Yearly Archives: 2011

Trust Me, This Will NOT End Well…

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Hans

GM chief pushing for higher gas taxes David Shepardson and Christina Rogers/ The Detroit News Detroit — General Motors Co. CEO Dan Akerson wants the federal gas tax boosted as much as $1 a gallon to nudge consumers toward more … Continue reading →

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Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely

Posted on June 7, 2011 by DRenegade

Rep. Glen Bradley posted the following information concerning a meeting with Rep. Darrell McCormick: “When for the hundredth time I asked Chairman Darrell McCormick for a voted hearing on HB 587 NC Job Growth Through Regulatory Reform, now having the … Continue reading →

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The Republican Elite vs. One Constitutionalist

Posted on June 7, 2011 by DRenegade

Thom, I know this is long, but I hope you have time to read my argument in favor of HB587. I love all of these jobs bills that have been floating around the House lately. A few energy jobs here, … Continue reading →

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Sensible Mountain Preparedness Seminar – June 18th

Posted on June 6, 2011 by DRenegade

Click here for information on the 2012 Sensible Mountain Preparedness Seminar   William Forstchen, author of “One Second After” and Professor of History at Montreat College will be the featured speaker at the Sensible Mountain Preparedness Seminar on June 18th … Continue reading →

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Last Chance for Immigration Enforcement Until 2013

Posted on June 6, 2011 by DRenegade

Lobby the Legislators for Immigration Enforcement Laws June 7, 2011 North Carolina General Assembly 16 West Jones Street Raleigh, NC 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. (meet in front) (If you can’t come please call and e-mail contacts listed below)   HB33 – … Continue reading →

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Never Let a Crisis Go to Waste?

Posted on June 6, 2011 by DRenegade

As reported in an earlier article in March, state and local governments will be making permanent cuts in the public sector. The excerpt following this article from CNN is now reporting the consequences of “a record-breaking layoff binge”. Rahm Emmanuel told … Continue reading →

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The First Step to Rebuilding Our Future

Posted on June 5, 2011 by DRenegade

It is easy to attack someone based on a speech taken out of context or parsing a sound bite to attack someone’s character or position. NC Renegade has a policy to add editorial commentary but to present facts and video … Continue reading →

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“I Will Rot In Prison As A Sovereign Human Being…”

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Hans

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBXe3Kvg-qU#at=533

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The Consequences of Compromise

Posted on June 5, 2011 by DRenegade

The following video details the House Judiciary Subcommittee A hearing on Friday afternoon, June 3rd. Rep. Deborah Ross  is commenting on a portion of HB 36 – E-Verify for state contractors in the opening. The bill’s sponsors reply to her … Continue reading →

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Ray Stevens Implements Option #2

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Hans

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6TcpfBHlbs#at=189 (reference: Option #2)

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The Ethical Argument Against #2

Posted on June 4, 2011 by Hans

Yesterday I cobbled together some bits from other blog discussions to try and prompt debate on how to act as a responsible adult in a world full of dependent adult-children. I postulated we face a decision among three options: 1. … Continue reading →

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H36 – E-Verify Legislation

Posted on June 3, 2011 by DRenegade

House Bill 36 was defeated earlier today (June 3rd) in House Judiciary Subcommittee A. This immigration legislation had the audacity to apply the same standards that state employers are required to pass (federal verification of US citizenship through E-verify) to employers … Continue reading →

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How To Act in A World Gone Weird …

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Hans

I just read David’s summary of the GOP Sellout and watched the accompanying video. For months I’ve suggested to friends that there is no longer any lawful recourse to our plight since the law, or color of law, is used … Continue reading →

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It’s Official: The Republican Party Sold Us Out

Posted on June 3, 2011 by DRenegade

I just returned from the House Judiciary Subcommittee A meeting. As reported previously, the Republican Party lived up to my expectations on meaningful 2nd amendment and immigration reform legislation today. After a briefing by Glen Bradley concerning H241, a vote … Continue reading →

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Another Viewpoint on Immigration Sellout Legislation

Posted on June 2, 2011 by DRenegade

The following is a comment from the article The Republican Party Immigration Sellout: Those legislators and elected officials who don’t oppose illegal immigration will be vividly remembered by the growing TEA PARTY membership. If we used zero tolerance policies to … Continue reading →

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