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Interestingly enough, "Progressives" are just as dumb

GiggleBox — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:47:50 -0500

Check out the front page of James Protzman's "indy" blog.

Let's all vote Rebublican!

Re: Don't fence them out

BitterEXdemocrat — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:57:52 -0500

can we OUTLAW the 2 dominant oppressive parties, democrackkk and republicannots and require ALL candidates they MUST RUN as UNaffiliated?
Shutting these UNnecessary 'parties' down will help restore freedom back to our state.

Re: Don't fence them out

domewatcher — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:30:36 -0500

The Republicans definitely do not need to fence anyone out. However, they might consider building some fences to keep some in. Parts of the Berlin Wall are on sale at eBay. These days it is all about broadening your base and being less base.

Re: Don't fence them out

libertypoint — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:09:44 -0500

Independent voters and disgruntled conservatives don't need to kowtow to the Republican Party bosses. Nor do disaffected liberals and progressive have to acquiesce to the Democratic Party's abandoning of their interests.

There is a political party that can represent their views -- the Libertarian Party. Libertarians have no interest in limiting or restricting anyone's right to vote for the person of their choice, regardless of party affiliation. In fact, we don't think the State has any right to say who can form a political party, or dictate how they operate.

Left

James_Protzman — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:40:28 -0500

The only thing I can think of that's "left" about the aforementioned officials is the fact that they are mostly "left out" of progressive politics - by their own choosing.

Re: Senate Dems too liberal?

Isaac136 — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:24:53 -0500

I'm still waiting to see some sign that these folks are even fairly described as "leftist." I guess what passes for "left" in North Carolina is what some might call an inch right of center in true-"blue" states.

Re: Senate Dems too liberal?

cmitchz — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:12:54 -0500

So at what point does a leftist finally become a "radical" to you, Isaac? When they're cutting the ribbon at the gulag?

Re: Senate Dems too liberal?

Isaac136 — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:34:20 -0500

Wow. Those folks Nesbitt, Graham, Berger, Stein and Boseman are radical progressives? Oh, wait, I get it -- that was a sarcastic joke. Ok. Very amusing, PoliticalJunkie. You're either joking or you've yet to look up the words "radical" or "progressive" and learn how to use them properly in a sentence. Clue: There are *no* radical progressives in the North Carolina House or Senate.

And Jerimee, don't be silly. Niolet isn't writing GOP talking points. For all you know Niolet is a "radical progressive."

Agreed wholeheartedly

James_Protzman — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:20:31 -0500

Mr. Johnson got sucking into the Brock-Berger-Fetzer-Not-Gay-Waker Spin Machine on this one. Such nonsense.

Senate Dems too liberal?

PoliticalJunkie — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:13:27 -0500

Jerimeeee, you should be happy because the short answer is: Yes.

Unless you realize that the only way for Leftwing Democrats to advance the Socialist Agenda of the left in North Carolina is by lying to the voters and pretending they are "conservative" while running for election.

I believe in a profile last year Lynn Bonner wrote about how Rand had gone from being one of the most liberal too one of the most conservative members of his caucus. His politics didn't change but as the conservatives like Ed Warren, Steve Metcalf, Fountain Odom and Pryor Gibson left the Senate they were replaced by people like Doug Berger, Josh Stien, Julia Boseman, Martin Nesbitt and Malcolm Graham. That is sea change. Moderate Centrists being replaced by radical progressives. One group is inline with the majority of the State's thinking the other isn't.

Of course Rand has only his gerrymandering to blame for this result.

campaign ad

jerimee — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:02:49 -0500

Why would the NCGOP need to waste money on campaign ads when Niolet will advance their talking points for them?

Re: Senate Dems too liberal?

Isaac136 — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:19:24 -0500

Well geez, sounds like good news to me. But I'm wondering whether Rand might not feel that sitting pretty at the head of the parole board isn't more appealing than trying to deal with the likely aftermath of the Easley scandals that Perdue has inherited and that the rest of the Democrats are going to be saddled with fighting in the next election cycle. Fundraising won't be nearly as much "fun" with what I hope will be increased scrutiny.

Re: Perdue happy with DOT reforms

BitterEXdemocrat — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:25:32 -0500

'Transparency' is the word of the day, huh?

didnt know there WERE any DOT reforms...havent seen any over here...

Re: Republicans will push for reform, after a violation enema

GiggleBox — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:20:10 -0400

Giggle, giggle, chuckle, hurl.

OooooOOoops! Repupwicans took more fwee airpwane rides than Easley.

HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!

Clean your own house (after you shave) Sen. Booger.

Re: Perdue happy with DOT reforms

Kingixolib — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:25:19 -0400

Career politicians breed corruption and lies. Vote them out or they and their cronies either die in or retire from public office.

Option one....you win
Option two....you lose

Investigate Perdue?

MMMMMMMMM...could happen!