A Commissioner's View
We will provide an opinion, through the experience of 4 term county commissioner Stan Deatherage, that will provide an insider's approach to problem solving through governing.
An open letter to our elected officials
To understand what I'm about to say requires you to either accept that this nation, state and county are in serious financial trouble.
May 16th, 2011
Obama Administration is presiding over the biggest corruption scandal in American history
Once again, we have proof of the absolute incompetence of the Obama Administration to get anything right.
May 16th, 2011
Yes, Mr. McRoy, spending can be cut to hold the line on the current tax rate
In this first installment we address the resistance of two Republican County Commissioners (who brand themselves as "conservatives") to holding the line on taxes.
May 16th, 2011
HB 615 would effectively repeal the "Racial Justice Act" and restore capital punishment
HB 615 has been introduced into the General Assembly. It is entitled: "No Discriminatory Purpose in Death Penalty."
May 16th, 2011
Handgun debate obfuscates common sense issue while lawyers violate established constitutional law
Representatives of the Beaufort Patriot Tea Party traveled to Raleigh Wednesday (3-10-11) on their weekly jaunt to "Petition their government for a redress of grievances."
May 16th, 2011
Of Washington Daily News and the Mob
I have not fully weighed in on this fact, as others have in my publication and in the Beaufort Observer, but honestly, with my time in such short supply, I have to pick my spots.
January 23rd, 2011
Political Cycle of Shame
Politics in Beaufort County have always been like the step-child of dysfunctional parenting.
December 21st, 2010
Change You’ll Have to Believe In …
We are a Republic. We are represented by those who most reflect our values. How will you make a difference?
December 21st, 2010
During this "Silly Season," Some Local Candidates do the Darndest Things ...
I wish I could say that all politicians have the taxpayer's best interests at heart, but in this election for Beaufort County Commissioner, we are finding out otherwise.
December 21st, 2010
It is my Prayer that One Day we Will Deserve a Better Government
Is this the year that we take back our government, or is it the year that we continue to bow to the special interest in Beaufort County?
December 21st, 2010
Barack Obama Doesn’t Care About the Economy: Part I
Good old-fashioned (John Maynard) Keynesian economic stimulus is not necessary a bad thing; not if you spend the public’s money wisely.
August 18th, 2010
Barack Obama Doesn’t Care About the Environment
President Barack Obama cares more of his muddle-headed constituents than he does about the environment. He proves this daily with his sweeping inaction in the Gulf..
June 23rd, 2010
At Least Eric Holder Appears to be an Honest Man …
Most people need a manager. President Obama's boys are managed. It's just not making them any smarter.
May 17th, 2010
