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Re: Coble: Pay affects who serves

robdarich — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 16:26:49 -0500

N&O, please start listing campaign expeditures for these people. The idea that salary effects whos elected seems intresting, but a set of digits should quickly determine what's real and what's just interesting. If it's a mouthpeice for public policy, just give us the average, or the mode.

Re: Coble: Pay affects who serves

MissV — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 16:04:25 -0500

Thanks, Bro. Coble. Maybe this is why lobbyists fund legislators who will pay to play and have huge campaign accounts. If this is standard operating procedure, maybe we should release former Rep. Jim Black.

Re: Roger Bone, top lobbyist, dies

tomriver — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 13:14:47 -0500

To Ewol Smith: You must be one sorry self centered egotistical no brained moron SOB to write a such a comment as you did concerning Mr. Bone.

Re: Roger Bone, top lobbyist, dies

GrayJ — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 12:05:30 -0500

You do realize a whole spectrum of interest groups, those you consider evil as well as those you consider worthy hire lobbyists?

Re: Roger Bone, top lobbyist, dies

Ewol_Smith — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 22:51:35 -0500

The cycle of life. . . .may my tax dollars go to more important considerations than Lorillard from now on. Please, no more lobbyists. The dollar counts.

Re: Roger Bone, top lobbyist, dies

gercohen — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 21:52:41 -0500

I knew Roger was a Michael Jordan fan, so when the Birmingham Barons came to Zebulon to play the Mudcats back during MJs baseball year, I went out to Zebulon and bought a dozen tickets and gave two to Roger. I think giving gifts to lobbyists would even still be OK.

Re: Roger Bone, top lobbyist, dies

hawthorne — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 20:39:42 -0500

The Honorable Roger Bone will be missed and has been missed these past months. Few could tell a story, count a vote or twist an arm like he could. Roger knew, was sensitive to and respected what mattered most to people -- honor and their families. One is hard pressed to find a truer son of the south. I will not forget the kindness he extended to me over many years. My prayers have been with Reba, Fred, Laura and the boys and will continue to be.

Re: Roger Bone, top lobbyist, dies

atticus2008 — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 20:33:16 -0500

What kind, deserving posts in memory of a great man. I knew Roger to be one of the few people left on the planet you could do business with on a handshake. Fred's just like him. Deepest respect and condolences to Reba, Fred & Laura and their boys.

Re: Roger Bone, top lobbyist, dies

j1c2kp — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 18:34:12 -0500

Roger was a nice guy, even when he was working for an industry that I opposed he was always extremely nice to me and as someone said earlier, remembered names. He would always call me by name. He was a gentleman. My prayers are with his family.

Re: Roger Bone, top lobbyist, dies

Isaac136 — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 14:38:44 -0500

I couldn't agree more with what has already been noted about this terrific human being. As goldiemorris said, it is a privilege to have worked with him. It is a privilege to have known him.

Re: Roger Bone, top lobbyist, dies

ncrma601 — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 14:29:58 -0500

Roger was a dear friend and mentor to so many of us and never met a stranger. Roger treated everyone the same whether they were the Governor or someone on the cleaning staff working the over-night shift. Roger stopped everyone new to the Legislative Buildiing and asked what their name was and then made sure he took the time to get to know them. Roger could hold you on the edge of your seat with a story, had the memory of an elephant and was one of the best political strategists in the State. More importantly, Roger was our friend and a loyal one to the end. We were all lucky to have crossed his path in life as he made us better people.

He was truly one-of-a-kind and will be sorely missed on Jones Street by lobbyists, staff, the press and legislators alike.

Roger was probably already bending St. Peter's ears this morning with a story on his way into heaven.

Roger, God Bless you -

Re: Roger Bone, top lobbyist, dies

bellasmama — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 12:13:20 -0500

Roger was a mentor to many lobbyists - young and old - and a cherished friend to many in and out of politics. It is unimaginable to think of the Legislative building without his greater than life presence and country boy wisdom. His influence on so many will live on forever. As was his custom, I am sure he was the first to arrive for breakfast in Heaven with Gov. Scott, Horace Kornegay & Coach Yow. We love you, Roger.

Re: Roger Bone, top lobbyist, dies

goldiemorris — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 11:55:54 -0500

North Carolina has lost a wonderful public servant, and many of us have lost a great friend. I have nothing but wonderful memories of this kind, fun man. I never saw him when he didn't have a smile on his face and a big bear hug for me. He deserved the title of no 1 lobbiest. I am so happy to have had the privilege of working with Roger.

Re: Ranking shows shuffle among lobbyists

FFC1304 — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 09:03:57 -0400

What ever happened to Meredith Norris from Waynesville, Jim Black's girl who was also a lobbyist?

Supposedly she got a real estate license, but a recent check of licensed brokers at NCREC.com doesnt list her as a licensed broker under that name.
Anyone know if she's changed her name or where she is working in real estate?

Ill bet Zeb Alley knows...Zeb?

Re: Research center wins awards

mborders — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 16:21:10 -0400

I think Chris in the RCC post may have missed that the rules only allow for GRA members to participate at all, and that Coble is the President elect, not the President. Dodgy at the face, but probably a bit unfair on Chris's part. I'll leave it to him to clean his mess if one there be.