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No More Cheap Seats For You - Thunder Pig
Special Thanks to Thunder Pig for the image and the kind send-off.
You are reading my last post on the Cheap Seats. There are three reasons why.
1) I’ve changed [...]
The Cabarrus County Republican Men’s Club will have its monthly meeting on Thursday, March 26th at 7:00 pm. The meeting will be held at Troutman’s Barbecue on Warren Coleman Blvd (near the intersection of Hwy 49 and Hwy 601 in Concord).
Our guest speaker will be Lenny McAllister. Lenny is [...]
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The First Annual Harrisburg Fire Department Pig Pickin’ benefiting the American Cancer Society ‘RELAY FOR LIFE’ is to be held at the Harrisburg United Methodist Church, 4560 Hiway 49 S, Harrisburg, North Carolina, Saturday April 18th 2009 from 12:00 Noon till 2:00 PM. Tickets are $8.00 [...]
From the comments among the liberal devotees at BlueNC - you’d think Kissell held a fundraiser at Halliburton where they served live puppies; but he did something worse…he didn’t do what they wanted him to do…on one bill. Here’s an idea of how far the depth and thought of the [...]
I was very intrigued with the interview that Sean Hannity had last evening with Dr. Phil. One thing in particular that continues to ring in my mind is this: We don’t have an income problem, we have a lifestyle problem.
For too long, credit has been easy, lifestyles have been [...]
They’re paying for the Mother of All Deficits.
I decided to roll over to Obamicon.Me and thank my youngest. Enjoy.
[...]Read this and tell me…do you see a possibility for a cross production between Mad Money and Dog - The Bounty Hunter? I do.
Former Labor Secretary Reich confirms what Joe The Plumber warned us about - “It’s about time a presidential budget uneqivocally redistributed income”.
Note to business [...]
On November 25, 2008, Garret Thomas, a childhood friend, lost his life-long battle with Cystic Fibrosis (CF). He was twenty-six. Like all CF patients born in the 1980s, doctors told Garret’s parents he would not reach his teenage years. However, the past two decades have brought many scientific breakthroughs that [...]
It’s an open question for all you readers out there. The general assumption is that the wonderful stimulus package tax cuts will increase our take home pay by $13.00 per week. Doing the math that’s 676.00 per year.
That sounds like a bunch-o-money but for those of us outside the beltway, [...]
The economic downturn in recent months seems to have hit every corner of the globe. Jobs are being shed in almost every sector and the recession is in danger of becoming a depression according to many non-tax paying cabinet members of the current administration. Until recently, it seemed that only [...]
This evening the Harrisburg Town Council went into full ahead damage control caused by Joel A. Davis EX-Town Administrator.
Back in early August 2008 the town council voted unanimously to hire Joel Davis, who was North Myrtle Beach’s assistant city manager until April, when he says he took a leave [...]
The Stimulus Watch web site has data on all the pork infrastructure projects that are in the Stimulus Bill slated for Concord.
According to the site Concord will be receiving $50,234,050 for thirty one projects. Most are water/sewer projects, with the largest project being improvements to the Weddington Rd [...]
Gordon Brown was caught in the crossfire as John Bruton, the EU Ambassador to Washington, said that “history has shown us” where the closing of markets leads — a clear reference to the Depression of the 1930s, triggered by US protectionist laws.
Last night Mr Obama gave a strong signal that [...]
Thank GOD and the Harrisburg Town Council for getting rid of the worst Town Administrator who ever soiled the surface of this great earth. Mr. Joel Davis packed his bags and was escorted from Town Hall Monday Night by Two Deputies from the Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office. All I could [...]
Every second, a blog post is put up somewhere complaining about government action, inaction, or rumor. Well, here’s where the government and the courts did something right - letting the Wayne Brothers do what they want with their land:
“We will be in consultation with our attorney about our options,” [...]
The $819,000,000,000 Stimulus package passed the House tonight and Congressman Larry Kissell voted for it. See the roll call here.
If my math is correct it will add roughly $9,000 of additional debt for every single taxpayer.
ALL of the Republicans and 11 Democrats in Congress voted against it. Maybe they [...]
Yesterday, an author posted the lyrics from prominent Obama campaign supporters Young Jeezy and Jay-Z.
You can view a video of this bump-n-grind masterpiece here: [www.youtube.com]. I will warn you that it should be deeply offensive to anyone with an iota of taste or shame.
I dropped the article after it [...]
by Young Jeezy and Jay-Z
My President is Black
I am sure that someone can find the video for this on You Tube. I cant at school, but here are some of the lyrics:
0:41-1:17
Young Jeezy: I know you all are thanking a lot of people right now, the people of Barack [...]
Update: Nick Mackey cleared. I figured I’d be honest about this - and before anybody beats me up for jumping the gun, I challenge you to find me a lefty blog that linked to the ethics report clearing Palin that was posted before the polls closed last November.
The [...]
Did your New Year’s Resolutions include “getting more organized”? If you’re going back to work for a single day today (like I am) - let me share a very simple system I set up earlier this year that proved invaluable for clearing out the Inbox when I got done.
This [...]
Normally, I have an area where I test out new installations of Wordpress; but this time - for a number of reasons - I went live directly.
Please use this post to let me know if you have any issues. Oh, and those with author accounts should really checkout the new [...]
The lobby of Town Hall in Harrisburg was bulging with irate utility customers whose water had been cut off without prior notice Monday December 29th. Police had to be called to keep the peace while the “petty “bureaucrat” sat in his office and continued to embarrass the Town Council with [...]
I know that being an American Christian tends to take this blog in certain directions; but - for this Christmas - I wanted to show y’all that I can be open to other cultural perspectives on this season and to share that though we may be different…there’s a little Christmas [...]
One of the most intriguing periods of my life was when I was associated with the US Army Special Forces in Germany. ( For those of you who probably thought the most intriguing time was sitting next to Coy at commissioners meetings, sorry to disappoint you.)
These men were the consumate professionals. [...]
I know that several of the regular authors and commenters on here have Facebook accounts, because I have friended quite a few of them.
Has anyone here looked into Twitter? There is a Twitter Channel, called “Top Conservatives on Twitter” (#TCOT) that seems to be getting a [...]
No sooner did I write my farewell post to Joni Juba did this piece of news come across the wires:
A Cabarrus County commissioner, the county manager and a school architect bought land in the Virginia mountains together before the commissioner voted twice to raise the county manager’s salary, according [...]
Or perhaps the sub title should be: “Are we looking at a new Seven Day War?
Obama was elected and will soon ascend to the highest office in the land (no, not at the right hand of the father like some of these morons would like) In the past few weeks [...]
I’m busy with something big today (my friends on Facebook have the scoop); but I wanted to give a quick shout out to Liz Poole…or should I say Commissioner Poole. I’m very happy to see her filling the seat once occupied by Joni Juba. Her experience and work ethic is [...]
The Onion explains the logic used for the bailout, taxpayer-financed campaigns, road projects in the Democrat-controlled districts in NC, and most of the public money spent near Downtown Concord all in one video.
Enjoy.
[...]During the primaries I was sitting at a dinner with a table full of well respected folks from this area and the topic of the economy came up. The others at the table agreed that the economy was doing just fine here in Cabarrus county and probably in the country. [...]
I commend Commissioner Privette’s concern for the citizen who forwarded to him their land condemnation letter from the Town of Midland. This is a very serious issue regarding the rights of property owners and the rights of municipalities to claim eminent domain outside their jurisdictions. However, I have to question [...]
While I worked hard for the other guy, I’m glad that President-elect Obama is pushing for help for the little guy and not big corporations. Oh, wait.
The project tab for bailing everyone out - $5 Trillion
Seeing that each and every American is going to be on the hook [...]
5. I’m so busy at work I’m not going to observe this weekend.
4. Most analysis of the last election is so vapid, people are just fast-forwarding to 2012. In that spirit, with 1453 days left until the polls close in 2012 - I’ve made my choice. The video explains [...]
Note: Due to the recent closing of the Concord Standard, this article was not published. Consequently, I won’t be writing articles for the Standard.
While the Democrats scored the White House and scored serious gains in the House, Senate, and State Houses around the country – [...]
My Criminal Justice professor, Dr. Mike Adams, is not only a brilliant mind in his field, but also a columnist for townhall.com. In what time he has left, he heads a group that fights free speech infringements against conservative viewpoints on college campuses. He has brought to light some recent [...]
Its been a week since the election, and I do want to thank all of you who supported me in my bid for a third term on the Board of Commissioners. Over the past four years, there was some difficult and sometimes unpopular decisions that had to be made for [...]
Crossposted on the Concord Standard - Remember that Tomorrow is Veterans’ Day
At Gettysburg, Lincoln referred to those who died there as giving “the last full measure of devotion” to the cause of liberty. While we have an obligation to remember those who sacrificed their life, [...]
In a single night, the residents of Cabarrus County went from being represented - at the federal level - by people that most of them voted for (Bush, Hayes, and Dole) to seeing the other guys win the day.
Here are Five Ways I’m Dealing With It.
5. I’m buying a gun. [...]
OK, As promised, a shameless plug. I’ve been reading this site for a few months now off and on and I thought in days such as these, it might be nice to get some humor injected into all the seriousness.
Humor is the spice of life or something to that effect. [...]
Here are the full results for the County.
I cannot think of a more appropriate occasion to show this video.
County Trends - The County went hard for McCain/Palin, Local GOP, Hayes, and Dole…pretty much in that order; but the gap between straight Republican and Democrat Straight Ticket was narrower than [...]
I can’t believe that this County voted for this school board. But then why should I be suprised at anything the public does. At least they had the good common sense to keep Carruth on the County Commission. However now we can have the new schools built by the student [...]
OK, once again, your’s truly has given you yet another sensationalistic title. It’s one that would make sense if you listened to Hip-Hop!
Rap artist NAS released an album entitled “Hip-Hop is Dead” as a response to what he thought was the destruction of the overall idea of hip hop music. [...]
I’ve been working for the local Republican Party on their Get Out the Vote Effort. A Significant numer of people told me they alrteady tried to vote early, but didn’t have time to wait in long lines, often an hour or more. (My wife waited 1 1/2 Hours in Harrisburg [...]
The Tribune made their endorsements - congrats Liz & Bob.
I’ve updated the Election 2008 post and the School Board post with some external information.
Also, I thought y’all might enjoy this video.
I thought I’d contribute to the site with something that isn’t directly related to the election. Sure, it’s political but not “election political”, hey, baby steps right???
Anywho,
It’s no secret that I’ve spent an inordinant number of hours pissing, moaning, bitching and bloviating about public safety in Cabarrus County.
“Blah Blah [...]
Here’s a rundown of Election 2008 Information. I’ll update this as appropriate.
Early Voting Sites - Open Until 11:00AM Saturday
Find Your Voting Location on Election Day
Guide to Cabarrus County School Board Candidates
Justin’s Endorsements - General and Lew Davidson
All I’ve heard on TV, Radio and around the Water Cooler lately is the election. Not local or state, where most of the oppresive government actions take place but rather in the presidential election. I work in an office that is pretty much divided between McCain and Obama. Being the [...]
I’m “that guy” for about two dozen people.
I’m the guy a number of people call to get guidance on whom to vote for towards the back end of the ballot in a general election or anywhere on a ballot in a primary election. Admittedly, being “that [...]
Due to their endorsement standards, this didn’t run in the Concord Standard.
A couple of weeks ago, US Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson named his guy to fix credit markets: Neel Kashkari. Kashkari is an Aerospace Engineer who also has an MBA
Among the things he will be doing with $700 Billion of [...]
Crossposted on the Concord Standard
Earlier, I outlined how the lines for fuel were due – in part – to a government policy that had good intentions; but was misused with bad consequences. This week, in the wake of the bailout bill the first $700 [...]
As in past years, I am writing this to you my friends on the eve of what once again could be a very important election in the history of Cabarrus County. If you are like me, November 4 cannot get here soon enough. I have found few people that I [...]
Given that a number of articles appeared from y’all - I’ve embargoed my Standard Articles until this weekend.
I voted early last week and given from the information from this video - maybe I should have voted Democrat.
So, for this week’s Friday Five - Five Things To Read and Comment [...]
Hello All,
I’ve been watching the County Commissioners’ Meetings for about a year now and have let an awful lot of stupid remarks go uncommented. This one by Commissioner Privette at the Monday, Oct. 20 meeting has prompted me to join this blog site:
In regards to the county adding two Sheriff’s [...]
For RSS and e-mail: Here’s the video.
Someone made an interesting observation to me the other day.
The majority of small business owners (57%) will vote for John McCain, and when you factor out the one-person businesses…you get 65% of the businesses who create most of the jobs will vote [...]
I posted the following on Facebook, in hopes to get to people I am around a lot and people my age. I’ve become increasingly agitated with what I see on that website from those describing themselves as liberals. It may not apply to too many of the readers here, but [...]
CLICK HERE FOR THE 2008 CABARRUS GOP VOTER GUIDE
Dear Friends,
As North Carolinians, we all share concerns about the future of this great country. That’s why this November’s elections are so important; it’s critical that we put our American ideals first, and political differences aside.
These elections are especially exciting for Cabarrus County, [...]
In this week’s Time Magazine Joel Stein said, “I was told by the very nice election-board workers that in-person early voters come in two varieties: the superinformed and the people Obama supporters pick up off the streets and throw into a van”.
It would be funny if it weren’t true. [...]
This is the first year in my adult life that I can recall NC being considered a Swing State. (Whether it is or not, I’m not so certain.) I’m not sure that’s a trend I like very much, because in this case it means McCain is in serious trouble.
I think [...]
First off - there are some events that y’all should know about over the next 24 hours.
Tonight: Pittenger Rally - Midland Fire Department - meet the guy who’ll hold the gavel in the NC Senate and start holding the Party of Jim Black accountable for a decade of corruption [...]
As promised in Calebs Post. I give you a post detailing why I won’t be voting for McCain/Palin. (Brad/Thierry: Don’t get said hopes up. The “Obamaid” they sent to my house was poured directly down the drain.
I know, as I write this that I should expect a litanny of folks [...]
I’ve determined the Powers that be want to do everything to keep me from seeing a Presidential Candidate this year. From a conveniently scheduled test the last time I had the chance, to a full day of work on Saturday, I keep getting the run around. But that’s not the [...]
Coming to Midland N.C.
Pittenger for State Lieutenant Governor
Rally
Friday October 17, 2008
7p.m. @ Midland Fire Department
12805 Highway 601
The Cabarrus County Republican Party is excited to announce that this Friday there will be a rally at the Midland Fire Dept. in support of Robert Pittenger’s [...]
I just came across a great article posted by The Wall Street Journal that I wanted to share with everyone. It is a must read, and everyone should pass it along to potential voters. It deals with Barack Obama’s claims that he is proposing “tax cuts” to 95% of American [...]
The candidate forums are on Channel 22, beginning this weekend. They will apparently be shown Sat & Sun at 9 AM and 6 PM, with the BOE candidates and Commissioner candidates flipping times each day. I also understand that both can be seen on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
You can also [...]
UPDATE: Endorsements: Mine (featuring Lew Davidson) and the Independent Tribune Endorsements. Also, a pretty cool, interactive Candidate Guide from the IT.
As part of my on-going mission to stir the pot, I’m making this non-partisan election a partisan one; because there’s no such thing as a non-partisan [...]
I thought I’d take a break from Obama bashing to talk about something a little closer to home. It’s something I’ve talked about over and over again but there continues to be misunderstanding all over the place and recent events should shed light on it.
Yesterday, the world of one [...]
Seriously, don’t go to this Thursday’s Meeting. There won’t be one.
Instead, we thought we’d have a rally.
Our regular meeting this month has been rescheduled and changed to a huge campaign rally for Senator Elizabeth Dole and Congressman Robin Hayes!
The rally will be held on Tuesday, [...]
OK, OK, So that title as about as misleading as an Obama Ad concerning his economic policies but taking the latest polls at face value, it would seem there might be at least some truth in it…
First off, Several polls I looked at while at the office pointed to a [...]
I’d heard rumors that someone supposedly had a tape of Jeff Barnhart saying that he was going to resign if reelected, and I chalked it up to Coy and his cronies. Well, according to the Independent Tribune, the local Democrats are in the same gutter with Coy Privette.
Johnson’s report, obtained [...]
Crossposted on The Concord Standard
Note to readers: An in-depth look at this was done by John Hood of the John Locke Foundation - you should check it out: from last week and, alas, today.
This past week, as I drove by a 10-car-deep gas [...]
Last week started a 40-day time of prayer leading up to this year’s election. There are a group of churches throughout the country participating, including mine (The Refuge).
It’s called “The Million People Prayer Challenge” The idea is to get at least a million [...]
The economy is on the downturn and people want answers. Both parties are in the tank for a trillion dollar bailout of failed companies. Dem’s usually love to see corporations do bad, it fuels their fires for “regulation” It got me wondering how we got here. I wanted to do [...]
Just wanted to get the word out that I have a website available for viewing.
[tizon4cabarruseducation.vpweb.com]
Questions and comments can be left on the website.
Thanks for all those supporting me this year!!
Over the last year, one story has ebbed and flowed, as it dominated the news cycle throughout the region. The Speedway. Just about a year ago, the Concord city council, faced with a hostile crowd, told Bruton he couldn’t build his dragstrip. Next day, he announces he is moving the [...]
Crossposted on the Concord Standard
On my third and final “Voter Fiction” article, I’d like to talk about something more universal than the fallacy that we will never vote for “one of us” or the impossibility to actually vote for the individual; and that [...]
Here’s the Independent Tribune Article.
I never knew the guy; but I’m sure we’d be interested in hearing from anyone who knew him.
Cabarrus Now - What is it? CabarrusNow.com is an up-to-date community website all about Cabarrus County, NC.
If what has happened on Wall Street the past week doesn’t scare the hell out of you; please stay home this November!
In 1929, what most refer to as the onset of the great depression, a lot of fingers were pointing in different directions. 78 years later, most of those mis [...]
I ran out of gas - so no Friday Five today; but I hope you enjoy this.
The Sarah Palin Name Generator - No, it doesn’t stop at Track, Trig, Bristol, Willow, and Piper…you too can have a name like Sarah Palin’s kids.
Go ahead, put your name in, and let [...]
Crossposted on The Concord Standard
Last week, I started a three-part series - “Voter Fiction” - by challenging the notion that all elected officials aren’t “one of us”. This week, I’ll explain when someone tells you that they vote for the person that they’re wrong.
In [...]
Call me less than clever but I just couldn’t resist stealing the gist of the title from one of Mr. Thibaults better works.
It’s election year and all things economic are falling apart. At least that’s what most of the media, both local and national, have been telling us. The truth [...]
What?? No Comments Yet on the Plight of Mr Smith and his Drag Strip. I was sure that I would hear someone show him some luv about his 80 Million Dollar Gift from the TaxPayers of Cabarrus County. I know that I can’t wait to get my tax bill from [...]
This is turning out to be one of the more bizarre election seasons we have faced in quite sometime. Rumors are to politics as sweetness is to grapes.
I thought this latest one was kinda cute, and laughable. I found out about it from a friend, who shall remain nameless, who [...]
Another gem from the Palin Thread…the gift that keeps on giving.
Something y’all didn’t know about me: I’m educated in:
I’ll ‘fess up, now. While the commenter will fail to produce actual evidence - it is quite true.
It’s something I rarely talk about.
Among my failings during my Undergraduate Career was [...]
If you haven’t noticed, the exchange on the latest Sarah Palin thread got a little heated. So much so, that one of the authors has pulled all of his posts from the Cheap Seats. This caused all of the comments assocated with the posts to get deleted - about [...]
Crossposted on the Concord Standard
Hollywood has occasionally touched on the concept of Average Joes ascending to Washington. The “Capraesque” formula usually involves an Everyman who is appointed as a pawn of Washington elites. The Everyman then takes on the Establishment and wins. The butter from [...]
Anyone at the Fair Saturday night saw an amazing thing happening at the local GOP booth. We were slammed packed! In about a 30 minute period around 8:30ish, we easily went through nearly 100 McCain and 25 Hayes signs. It seemed EVERYONE wanted ANYTHING with Sarah Palin’s name on it and were [...]
The Second Helping is the occasional Monday article covering the Christian faith - a “Second Helping” to help take what’s taught on Sunday into the week. I wanted to do some of the other “occasional” articles; but I had to get this one off of my mind.
OK, normally, I’d never use a community forum to hock something but I think this is different and warranted.
As most of you know, I’m a former police officer from right here in Concord. I was on the force just under two years and worked with some of the best men [...]
Of course it was just a recording, but here’s what Mr. McCain had to say: He was appealing to independent (unaffiliated) voters like myself. He wants to make sure our voices are heard and our votes count. He’s so concerned, he’s sending me an absentee ballot next week so I [...]
Since I’ve been back in town, my life is has been one very long to-do list. One of the things I wanted to do was to get back to everyone who commented/posted articles while I was gone. So, I’m sorry for hogging all of the “Recent Comments”; but I didn’t [...]
If you’re under a rock right now, then how are you reading this?
If you’re not, then you should just be hearing about Sarah Palin the smart, conservative and incidentally, pretty dang good looking Governor of Alaska.
So, What does everyone think about McCain’s choice?
Personally, I like what I see so [...]
I’m back for the first full week in Concord since mid-July. It’s been an intense six weeks not just for me; but for this community.
Here are Five Things that Happened in the Last Five Weeks That We’ll Remember Five Years From Now.
5. That video. That is among the weirdest, [...]
In Aaron’s Post on Obama’s pick of Joe Biden (which I’m THRILLED with), there was an interesting thread that started with Bob Carruth’s comment:
The two opposite themes could not have been more clearer for me:
McCain - there is a partnership between our local, state and federal government. The [...]
The Second Helping is a Monday article covering the Christian faith - a “Second Helping” to help take what’s taught on Sunday into the week.
All too often, Christians are protrayed as being less educated, more naive, and less dependable than everyone else. All too often, many of us live up [...]
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