Daily Archives: April 15, 2011

‘We Ain’t Going Away’

Written on April 15, 2011 at 7:56 pm, by

It’s the theme song of Moore Tea Citizens, one Tea Party group that joined with others across the state and nation today for events related to the traditional April 15 income tax filing deadline. (Since this year’s deadline is Monday, other events are scheduled over the weekend and Monday.) Click play below to hear theContinue Reading

Perdue sends press release touting $141 state contract

Written on April 15, 2011 at 4:38 pm, by

OK, it wasn’t the only item in Gov. Bev Perdue’s release citing the wonders of her North Carolina Business Preference Program. Only the most ridiculous one. Here’s the deal. Perdue signed an executive order instructing state officials to find some way to give in-state companies a leg up over out-of-state rivals for government contracts. UnderContinue Reading

Hypocrisy in Defense of Michael (the Hockey Stick Fraud) Mann

Written on April 15, 2011 at 4:27 pm, by

Writing for the Weekly Standard, blog former Lockean and now President of the American Traditions Institute details the left’s response to ATI’s FOIA request for Mann’s emails and records during the time that he was a Virginia state employee working on the now discredited “hockey stick” graph, using government grant money at the University ofContinue Reading

NC’s Rail Boonboggle

Written on April 15, 2011 at 2:58 pm, by

Some argue that there is no rational reason to oppose the $461 million that the feds are sending to NC for rail improvements.  My Herald Sun op-ed lists several very rational reasons to turn back this money just like Florida, Wisconsin and Indiana have.  Here is just one. Rail backers also seem unconcerned about Amtrak’sContinue Reading

New at CJO: Winston-Salem projects pits businessman against transit planners

Written on April 15, 2011 at 2:03 pm, by

Sam Hieb’s latest Carolina Journal Online report focuses on the controversy surrounding Davis Garage, which Winston-Salem has targeted as the site of a modern-day “transportation hub.”

Why must hospitals “battle” to expand in Wake County?

Written on April 15, 2011 at 1:55 pm, by

That’s the headline from the N&O: “Hospitals begin battle to expand in Wake County.” From the article: Three hospital systems will submit proposals with state regulators today, seeking permission to expand in Raleigh, Cary and Holly Springs. WakeMed, Rex Healthcare and Novant Health will file so-called Certificate of Need applications, vying to win approval toContinue Reading

Pelosi, Progressives and the Administrative State

Written on April 15, 2011 at 1:27 pm, by

AEI’s Steve Hayward posts this insightful analysis of Nancy Pelosi’s advice to Republicans. “To my Republican friends, take back your party so that it doesn’t matter so much who wins the election because we have shared [progressive] values.” In other words, it’s fine if Republicans win elections so long as they agree with us [progressives].Continue Reading

Going to a Tea Party? Say hi to a John Locke Foundation staffer

Written on April 15, 2011 at 1:20 pm, by

If you’re heading to a Tea Party event in one of the following locations, please say hello to the John Locke Foundation staffer who will be joining you.   Today: Raleigh: Jon Sanders Shelby: Joseph Coletti Southern Pines: Mitch Kokai Waynesville: Kory Swanson Wilmington: Becki Gray   Saturday: Morehead City: Becki Gray and Troy KicklerContinue Reading