I didn’t share oyabun Hood’s enthusiasm for the lengthy UPoR profile of The Group last weekend for a couple reasons.
One, too many denials over the years — some to my face — that such a clubby little power structure in Charlotte existed for me to forget and [...]
Great reporting by the N&O’s Josh Shaffer, which allows only one conclusion: Wake County Commissioner Tony Gurley, pretender to the chairman’s seat, has lost his mind, perhaps in the same location where his fellow Republican Commissioners Joe Bryan and Paul Coble lost theirs. It’s a must-read … and a [...]
In today's (Dec 6) Stanly News and Press I read with disgust Larry Kissell latest betrayal of the progressive Democrats who worked hard to get him elected. Seems that Larry is disappointed that Congress didn't repeal the Estate Tax. Estate Tax? I just can't figure out why Kissell is supporting [...]
The N&O reports:
The fatal shooting of a UNC Chapel Hill fraternity president was justified, Randolph County District Attorney Garland Yates said today.
In a news release, Yates said the Archdale police officer who shot and killed Courtland Smith in the early hours of Aug. 23 did so because he believed [...]
The troublemakers at Cryptome are at it again — posting several manuals that broadband service providers and Web sites have complied for dealing with info requests from the feds. In Yahoo’s case, its guide made clear that every interaction a consumer has with Yahoo! is subject to capture [...]
Thank you, thank you, thank you. Finally, something the stuffed shirts have done something right. Most of the time when I am behind someone driving too slow on the highway or generally just encounter someone on the road not paying attention it’s because they are yapping away on a cell [...]
This group of adults frequently visits my property, so I've named them: Butterball, Bourbon, Ben Franklin, Giblets, Leftover, Stuffing, and Neck Bone.
Happy Thanksgiving, folks!
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For those following the wild dispute over the Yadkin River Dam between We the People and polluting profiteers at Alcoa, you'll find Bob Geary's story in this week's Independent to be a sight for sore eyes. I'll share a few snippets, but you'll really want to read the whole' [...]
Martin Nesbitt isn’t known for toeing the party line. Over nearly three decades in the House and Senate, he has been a loyal lieutenant of some Democratic leaders and a thorn in the side of others.
But in his new job, the Asheville senator will try to keep 30 Senate Democrats [...]
When it is a TIGER.
You see, if you call it a regional, I-85 improvement the feds might hand you sacks of cash to help come up with the $300m. needed to finally replace the overwhelmed structure.
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