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Re: Dome memo: Ethics and fence-sitting

captainjack — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:16:38 -0500

"Hard work, perseverance and positive attitude will be rewarded. And if that doesn't work, a nice crisp $20 couldn't hurt."

At least the twenty bucks is reasonable. Seems like state govenment payoffs cost a little more than that. I don't mind the payoffs but couldn't we regulate them. If the state would follow the suggestions of these kids then the price of payoffs would come down! We are in a recession for heaven's sake! Consult these children for an appropriate amount. Show some mercy during these tough economic times.

P.S. You know of course that "hard work, perseverance and positive attitude" does not always work in politics and government. Keep a roll of those crisp $20 handy just in case.

Re: Dome memo: Memories and mailers

rowdyone — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:07:01 -0400

I live for the day when I can write a $50,000 check and not worry about remembering who I wrote it too!

Re: Dome Memo: Weight, time management

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James_Protzman — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 09:40:42 -0400

Scary stuff

Re: Dome Memo: Chats and Debates

captainjack — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 09:41:31 -0400

Your post contains the following: "The videos were nominally meant to encourage state employees submit money saving ideas for cash prizes."

Heck, if the state employees were smart enough to have money saving ideas they would be smart enough to be working in the private sector. LOL

Re: Dome Memo: Lots to smile about

GiggleBox — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 09:17:17 -0400

The baby sure is cute. And I liked Rielle's hair pulled back like that. It's probably easier to fix and will last all day.

Are you about a size 14?

Stop creeping me out Watcher.

Re: Dome Memo: Lots to smile about

domewatcher — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 09:12:02 -0400

The baby sure is cute. And I liked Rielle's hair pulled back like that. It's probably easier to fix and will last all day. What did she do with the baby all day long. I guess you can bounce the baby on your lap during testimony.

Re: Dome Memo: Lots to smile about

GiggleBox — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 09:09:21 -0400

You're interviewing with Politico aren't you? This is too clever by half and not at all phoned in for 8:13 am.

BABY PICTURES: John Edwards' ex-mistress, Rielle Hunter, had a family photo shoot scheduled in Raleigh on Thursday. Technically, it was a grand jury appearance, but Hunter brought her child along presumably because she couldn't find a sitter. The baby's father, whoever that may be, must not have been available.

Don't leave us BN!

Re: Dome Memo: Health care and sci fi

bnartist — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:11:49 -0400

You've obviously never seen this movie:

No black people in Civitas spoof of NC A&T

GiggleBox — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:18:53 -0400

Even Geordi La Forge could see that.

Hilarious. Thank you.

Re: Dome Memo: Health care and sci fi

Kbolton07 — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 11:59:11 -0400

As a Democrat, I give the Civitas folks points for their humor and creativity. But umm...where are the black people in the video? The high tech center is planned for North Carolina A & T University, an HBCU.

Not to expose my geekiness to the world, but the original Star Trek series was groundbreaking for a number of reasons, especially its multiracial cast. They went where no television show went before. Uhura was an integral part of the series and an inspiration for future communications directors. Uhura and James T. Kirk's kiss was the first interacial kiss on television.

I'm just saying...

Re: Dome Memo: Busy week, but no budget

domewatcher — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 12:27:01 -0400

Top ten mythical comments from imaginary legislators as to why we ain’t got not budget deal yet:

10. "The lobbyists have been telling me how great I am and now I just can’t stand to leave the mirror. Do I really look like Brad Pitt?"

9. "I have been pretty tired lately. I’m not used to drinking the good stuff."

8. "Must be the special herbs and spices in that lobbyist chicken. It sure is good but makes you drowsy."

7. "We knocked off at lunch today. Everyone brought a beach chair and we sat outside………pretended we were sitting on the new pier. I’m bringing a fishing pole tomorrow and an Ember’s CD."

6. "I have not been back to the chambers since I heard about that snake handling bill. I am afraid of snakes and will not be going back until someone makes sure they did not leave any around the General Assembly. And anyhow, I’m a Presbyterian and we don’t do much with snakes."

5. "None of us really understands this budget mess. It’s because those pesky Republicans don’t want to raise taxes. We could balance the budget if we could raise taxes as high as the teachers and state employees want us to. Pretty simple if you are as smart as me."

4. "We have been too busy watching that court battle between the Gov and that school lady, June. I’ve never seen a trial like that and I have the whole “Perry Mason” series on VHS. And what is so funny……..I’ve voted for both June and Bev. And now they are squaring off in court. Life sure is funny sometimes."

3. "A lot of us have been working on getting Jim Black back home. Some things are just more important than a budget. You sure you’re not from that grand jury investigating all these goings on….? Maybe I shouldn’t be talking to you. Let me ask my lobbyist if I’m allowed."

2. "I’ve been keeping my head down and not saying nuthin’. I was afraid the Gov was going to invite me on her “Raise Your Taxes” tour. I don’t like flying much and I don’t want my constituents to know I’m up here in Raleigh. I hope this all blows over before the next election. I went back home to my district for momma's birthday but I wore a wig and a mustache...."

1. "With this $1.6 billion dollar tax increase coming……..well, to be honest………most of us legislators have taken part time jobs so we will be able to keep our heads above water. Me, I’m waitin’ tables at McDonalds. That doesn’t leave us much time to work on the budget. I don't know about the average working family but this new tax increase will put my family in the ditch. I just wish I had some say in this!"

Re: Dome Memo: Busy week, but no budget

PaulTerrell — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 11:34:05 -0400

Judge STephens is too busy yelling at school board attorneys. To bad he is not providing justice for the people of NC by actually punishing a CORRUPTED politician.

Soft on crime?

grinder — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 10:48:19 -0400

Soft on crime? I don't think so. These two gentlemen were not really doing anything other than working the system.

But those who shoplift to feed the family. That's another story. Lock them up and throw away the key.

The quality of mercy is directly related to the quality of your shoes. Shoes make the man and these two gentlemen wore some fine footwear in their day.

The quality of mercy

Isaac136 — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:21:18 -0400

I've got nothing against showing mercy to folks, but it would be nice to know that these judges would be as ready to extend the same mercies to convicts who aren't in their same social class and circles. Maybe they do. But Sam Curren sure never did.