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Re: SEANC ad targets Holliman

mountainman — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:39:43 -0400

You no, seanc endorsed all these democrats, and now they are attacking them. Well I guess you somtimes get what you want " electing all this democrat majority" and somtimes they turn on you. seanc and the dems deserve each other. The democrats are a parasites to the taxpayers and seanc is a parasite for state employees. folks may decide they don't need them no more. Have you seen a dog with parasites, and they look and feel terrible. Then you take the dog to the vet, and suddenly they are frisky, pretty and happy. thats how the people of this state would feel if they get rid of their parisites

Re: Newspaper endorsements: President

kenerika — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:50:09 -0400

I believe that all of these Newspapers have turned a blind eye toward Sen. Barack Obama's talk about "sharing the wealth". How does Obama do this?

If you could read Obama's lips they would be telling you (and of course, these lips change words everyday as necessary to please those listening!):
1. I PROPOSE to increase the top individual income tax rate by 13% (who does this apply to?), and .the second individual income tax by 10% (what does this mean?).
2. I PROPOSE to increase the capital gains tax rate by 33% (what will investors do?).
3. I PROPOSE to increase the tax rate on dividends by 33% (will anybody invest to get taxed more?).
4. I PROPOSE to reinstate the death tax (not in current law) with a new top marginal tax rate of 45% (Why would anyone leave their sons and daughters any money only to have it given to the government?).
5. I PROPOSE tax increases for corporations (Gee, N&O this affects the N&O, "Joe the Plumber", or the power companies? But then. SOMEBODY has to pay for Obama's PROPOSED Health Insurance!)

Considering the expected increased Democratic Control over the House and the Senate, what will stop Obama? BTW: The Tax Policy Center estimates that the above tax plans would raise taxes by 627 BILLION dollars over ten years. Honestly, will anybody afford to do anything EXCEPT WORK TO PAY TAXES?

Sounds like Herbert Hoover's days are back! (Remember the 1929 Stock Market Crash?)

Re: Newspaper endorsements: U.S. Senate

thinc — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 03:29:35 -0400

Ah, the traditional conservative whining about newspaper endorsements. It's like clockwork each election It's so unfair! After all, we republicans have provided such a sterling track record of accomplishment! Our country has never been better! Maybe the fact that the editorial boards aren't endorsing most of the republicans is that the republicans aren't offering viable solutions to the problems facing us?

FFC, I've never known where you get your facts from. You actually contradict yourself right away by pointing out that the N&O endorsed McCrory. GASP! Is he a socialist too?

The N&O is owned by McClatchy. Hey, wait, you're right! These people who run the company do look like wild-eyed, long-haired, dope-smoking, free-love hippies who want everyone living in Soviet apartment blocks! True liberal socialists there!

The others are all owned by some form of media conglomerate - Landmark Communications, Paxton Media Group, Gannett, New York Times Company, Cox Enterprises, and the Wilson Times Co. None of those strike me as liberal, though I suppose that you'll jump on the NY TImes which owns the Wilmington Star-News. According to Wikipedia, the companies (NYTimes, Gannett, and McClatchy) that have reported revenues on Wikipedia earned over $14 billion last year. Like I said, socialists!

Of the smaller companies, you're not going to find socialists (or even commies!) either. Paxton has been criticized for having a conservative bias. I know nothing about the Wilson newspaper, but it's owned by a very small company in Wilson. Last time I checked, Wilson wasn't know as a hotbed of liberalism or socialism. It's just a town of people trying to get by (and some commuters to Raleigh).

Look, just admit it. Dole's a lousy senator. Admit it, move on, and try to find a decent republican to run next time. I'll give you a big tip: start with someone actually from North Carolina next time.

Re: Newspaper endorsements: U.S. Senate

FFC1304 — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 08:14:45 -0400

Remember that most newspapers are owned and run by lieberal socialist democrackkks...such is certainly the case in NC, except most HAVE endorsed
Pat McCrory for Gov! Sugar Dumplin must be crushed.

Re: Newspaper endorsements: Governor

pickingperdue — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:15:39 -0400

I just watched McCrory's top ten list, and I am appalled that this is not enough to turn off each and every voter in North Carolina. Playboy Pat is absolutely an embarrassment to all of us. What grown man running for a public office actually talks like this? "Sarah Palin is hotter in person"?
Vile, disgusting and absolutely without any reasonable defense.
PS No serious voter would "get" Perdue to say Biden or anyone is "hotter in person". We would not and she would not. What a juvenile and cavalier bunch you McCrory supporters are! There is no place for this kind of language in politics (unless McCrory used this in high school and thinks it will still work).

Is that right?

scharrison — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:53:19 -0400

My computer only made it to the first (#10) on Mayor McCrory's list, which was "Sometimes I don't know what town I'm in."

All these little towns, and each one actually gave itself a name...

Re: Newspaper endorsements: Governor

BethStanhope — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:43:34 -0400

Harrison that video is of no use to the voters and the real issues. Try this one on for size.
http://www2.talkingaboutpolitics.com/Home/tabid/36/ctl/ArticleView/mid/364/articleId/1414/Perdue--Drilling.aspx

Re: Newspaper endorsements: Governor

scharrison — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:39:06 -0400

I got you. In case you're interested, here's the clean(er) version from Fox:

http://www.myfoxcharlotte.com/myfox/pages/InsideFox/Detail?contentId=7639574&version=2&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=5.1.1

It's taking forever to load on my cheesy Fisher-Price computer, as the site is extremely "busy", but I think it's the same one.

Re: Newspaper endorsements: Governor

ryanteaguebeckwith — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:24:20 -0400

The title at the end uses inappropriate language (McCrory is a w---- dog). I have no problem with the video itself.

— RTB

Charlotte democrat anticipates Perdue loss

concerned53 — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:46:48 -0400

Anthony Foxx, in his 2nd term as an at-large Charlotte city council member is getting the jump on his democratic competitors as he announces his run for Mayor of Charlotte. While Foxx, an African-American would never publicly admit it, this pre-emptive action against folks like Susan Burgess is a clear indication that he expects that Mayor McCrory will be resigning in about 8 days after serving 7 terms as mayor of a city that has a majority of democratic voters.

Re: Newspaper endorsements: Governor

scharrison — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:32:45 -0400

"Video deleted for inappropriate language.

— RTB"

If that was the video I'm thinking about, I have to ask:

Inappropriate language used by whom, Ryan? The Republican candidate for Governor? I thought he "suited the moment", was "loaded with energy and fresh ideas", and could be "just what this state needs"?

I understand your rules, but we're not talking about some casual poster dropping a pseudo curse word into a sentence. It's a guy who, in about nine days, could be residing in the Governor's mansion.

Re: Newspaper endorsements: Governor

ryanteaguebeckwith — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 14:54:41 -0400

Video deleted for inappropriate language.

— RTB

Perdue's $4k from trash lobbyist-hypocrite

concerned53 — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 14:51:12 -0400

Apparently, Beverly is the candidate that is cozy with out-of-state trash companies as just last week she received $4,000 from a lobbyist for Sims Hugo Neu, a company that constructs and develops landfills.

Another example of Beverly being a hypocrite for the good of receiving a maximum individual contribution (from someone out of state that obviously has an agenda). Hey Beverly, what have you promised him in return?

Ryan, why don't you report this inconsistent behavior?

Wash Post recognizes McCrory vs. Perdue

concerned53 — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 14:38:26 -0400

Comments from the Washington Post should bring out some more of Beverly's white-hot temper, including:

"Republican candidates have successfully snatched the "change" mantle from the Democratic candidates, and polls show ... the truest of tossups.

In North Carolina, the departure of Democratic Gov. Mike Easley, term-limited out of office, seemed to open the door for his lieutenant governor, Bev Perdue, to step into the governor's mansion.

But Republicans smartly nominated Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory, a business-minded, pragmatic politician who has successfully painted Perdue as a defender of the status quo."

Newspaper Endorsement-Daily Tarheel for McCrory

concerned53 — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 14:16:48 -0400

I am pleased that the Daily Tar Heel has chosen to endorse Mayor McCrory despite their democratic leaning (at least when I went to school there). Ryan, please consider adding to the list of newspapers endorsing the candidates as this paper represents over 20,000 students.

Below are some of the thoughts of our younger generation on McCrory & Perdue:
- Perdue, has attempted to brand herself as an enemy of the status quo, although she is anything but. She has served for the past eight years as lieutenant governor and is a product of the state’s Democratic establishment machine.
- It’s clearly time for some fresh leadership, and political insider Perdue could not offer it. McCrory would be a welcome change for Raleigh, and he has the commitment to end the political cronyism that has permeated Raleigh for so long.
- Although both candidates have made transparency a cornerstone of their candidacies, Perdue’s actual record on the issue is scant, whereas McCrory has demonstrated openness during his time as mayor. This issue is extremely important, especially because of the destruction of e-mails relating to the mental health system debacle under Gov. Mike Easley.
- McCrory’s candidacy represents a fundamental change that is desperately needed in an increasingly corrupt and unresponsive Raleigh. His administration would bring a political balance to Raleigh that has long been absent.

See full endorsement below:

In a race that continues to be among the tightest in the state, Pat McCrory is the clear choice for governor.

More important than specific policy is the opportunity that McCrory, a Republican, has to change how politics operates in North Carolina.

And he has the vision and experience North Carolina needs to address the state’s challenges as it experiences massive growth.

We believe that McCrory can take his successful approach to governing Charlotte and apply it to the entire state.

Serving since 1995 as the popular mayor of Charlotte — where Democrats and Independents outnumber Republicans three to one — McCrory has shown the ability to shore up bipartisan support. And he clearly has the experience necessary to take the state’s top job.

McCrory has a long-range vision for a sustainably expanding the transportation infrastructure in the state, including the use of light-rail and clean energy buses.

He oversaw smart growth in Charlotte and was pivotal in bringing light-rail to Charlotte — the only city in the state that has developed a light-rail system.

McCrory is also a strong proponent of investing in green energy technology, which in turn will create new jobs.

His opponent, Democratic Lt. Gov. Bev Perdue, has attempted to brand herself as an enemy of the status quo, although she is anything but.

She has served for the past eight years as lieutenant governor and is a product of the state’s Democratic establishment machine.

It’s clearly time for some fresh leadership, and political insider Perdue could not offer it.

McCrory would be a welcome change for Raleigh, and he has the commitment to end the political cronyism that has permeated Raleigh for so long.

Additionally, Perdue and her Democratic counterparts’ lack of transparency is troubling.

Although both candidates have made transparency a cornerstone of their candidacies, Perdue’s actual record on the issue is scant, whereas McCrory has demonstrated openness during his time as mayor.

This issue is extremely important, especially because of the destruction of e-mails relating to the mental health system debacle under Gov. Mike Easley.

Perdue and McCrory share many policy positions, including some we disagree with.

Both support the 287 (g) program, a controversial initiative that authorizes local law enforcement to identify and detain immigration offenders.

And neither are particularly progressive on abortion or gay rights either.

Yet McCrory, for the most part, is a moderate Republican who has proved he can garner bipartisan support.

We strongly endorse Pat McCrory for governor.