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Trump foe Avenatti charged with trying to extort $20 million from Nike | Reuters
This is just icing on the cake for Donald Trump. Attorney Michael Avenatti, who represented adult film star Stormy Daniels in her legal battles with U.S. President Donald Trump, was charged on Monday with what prosecutors said was an attempt to “shake down” Nike Inc for over $20 million. Source: Trump foe Avenatti charged with…
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Here’s some news you’re not likely to see in your morning paper– for Tuesday April 8, 2014
Here’s a story from Tennessee, it seems the North Carolina budget director could take a good look at what Tennessee is going to help out with the high cost of tuition. The Gov. of Tennessee has laid out a plan that in all likelihood will pass. The Tennessee legislature in allowing all high school graduates…
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Tea Party Snapshot: Why They Believe What They Believe
Do you ever wonder why people believe in the Tea Party ideology? I’ve wondered. And, I’ve spent time gathering information that may glean some light on why they believe what they believe. Most anyone who considers themselves left of center could take this information and formulate strategy and talking point to change some minds. The…
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North Carolina State Board of Elections Favors Tea Party Founder over Local Watchdog Group
PEOPLE FOR THE ETHICAL TREATMENT OF VOTERS PRESS RELEASE FRIDAY, DECMEBER 20, 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Asa Gregory: Contact: Barbara DeAntonio: Communications Director: George Fisher PET-V VOWS TO REMAIN LOCAL WATCH GROUP BY EDUCATING VOTERS Raleigh, NC—-This morning, the North Carolina Board of Elections ruled in favor of Wilson County Tea Party founder and…
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Why North Carolina Matters: A Tea Party Testing Ground
WILSON, NORTH CAROLINA—Politically, North Carolina matters and matters quite a bit. Once called the most progressive southern state, North Carolina was controlled by Democrats for over one hundred and twenty years. Before McCrory, the last Republican governor was elected almost thirty years ago. In fact, you can count the number of Republican governors on one…
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How Can A Christian Not Support A Woman’s Right To Choose?
As Christmas is the season to reflect and give thanks, it also gives us the opportunity to get a little closer to God. We realize our downfalls and ask for forgiveness from the Almighty. Well, that’s how it’s suppose to happen anyway. For the past four years, I’ve watched the Republican leadership in North Carolina…
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Syria: No Right Answer But At Least Our Opinion Matters. Maybe?
I don’t usually use Facebok as a measuring stick for anything, let alone something so important as going to war with Syria. But, I do see Facebook as a good example of how good, intelligent people can beat themselves up—over and other again—making the case for or against a United States military action in Syria. …
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My Final Word on Juan Williams firing: The Rent is too Damn High!
NPR’s decision to fire Juan Williams wasn’t a value judgment based on journalistic ethics. As with politics and apparently NPR, just follow the money trail and you’ll find your answer. And, this answer lies at the feet of NPR and billionaire philanthropist George Soros. To understand the “why” of all of this, you have to…