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Mindsets of Voters Versus Politicos
You’re never going to change the mindset of the far right and you’re never going to change the mindset of the far left. We each preach to the converted while not paying attention to the middle of the road. Does Obama love America? Sure he does—you don’t get to be POTUS otherwise. It’s a non…
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#NCGOP Continues to Raise Tax on the Middle Class – Thank You Sen. Bob Rucho
The NC GOP is raising gas tax to the tune of $1.2 billion dollars at a cost of over $200 for the average NC driver. Back in 2013 most Republicans ran on talking points of lower taxes—and, in fact, they have as long as your adjusted gross income in more than $600,000 a year. Interestingly,…
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Patsy Keever – Build a Bridge Not a Wall
During Saturday’s election of Patsy Keever as the next Chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party—I was a vote watcher for runner up Marshall Adame. Although Keever gathered 368 SEC votes and won in the first ballot—there are some interesting things she and her supporters might want to consider. 1. Marshall Adame captured 170 SEC…
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NC House 24: Jean Farmer-Butterfield Tapped for Legislative Assignments
Jean Farmer-Butterfield, who serves Pitt and Wilson counties, will serve as the vice chair on the Health Committee during the 2015 NCGA legislative session. She has also been selected by the Dem Caucus, along with Rep. Verla Insko, to serve in a leadership role on health and human services issues. Farmer-Butterfield serves this 2015 session…
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Patsy Keever Calls Transgender Candidate “a man”. Her apology isn’t enough.
Last night, candidates running for chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party met in Gaston County North Carolina. During the forum Janice Covington, who is more widely known as the first transgendered candidate to run for such an office, was standing at the podium giving her bio and her accomplishments in the party. Patsy Keever…
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Butterfield Takes Helm of the Congressional Black Caucus
WASHINGTON, DC – This morning, Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) was sworn in as the 24th Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) during a ceremony hosted by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) at the U.S. Capitol. The historic ceremony marked the induction of the largest class in the CBC’s 44-year history, which…
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Radical Is Radical—I Don’t Care Who You Are
Over the past two years I’ve noticed radical politicos on both sides on some of the social media sites. Even though I don’t keep up with who says what, I do try to keep up with which side is purporting certain arguments. What I’ve sensed is that by tweaking the subject matter—both sides are saying…
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More Than One Opinion Is Needed To Win The Day
Progressives need to listen to more than themselves if they realistically want to contribute to a political discussion. One of my progressive friends told me recently that we should be suspicious of any Democrat who had Republican friends on their Facebook page. I took it tongue-in-cheek but it does speak to a problem that some…
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Bladenboro NC Newspaper Editorial Shows Racism Exists and Why the FBI Should Investigate
This editorial reads like 1960s Alabama. But, it’s not—it’s 2014 and it shows why racism is alive and well in this and other small towns throughout the south. I’m posting the entire piece here—incase the newspaper decides to take it down in an effort to hide their true sentiment. Background: in August, a 17 year…
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Smithsonian Magazine’s Top 100 Most Influential People Includes Sarah Palin
A lot of people are mad that Sarah Palin made the list—she’s among the ranks of Washington, Ali and Lincoln. I’d admit that most reasonable people wouldn’t necessarily think of her in terms of being one of the greatest figures of all time—however, there is something to be said for why she’s on the list…
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