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Comment on You are shouting so loud I can't hear you

Art Wilson — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:17:59 GMT

Once again Wake County School Board was besieged by discontented voices as an attempt to reason was made. Despite a resolution offering a practical approach to eliminating the economic diversity albatross plaguing our schools, the whining and threats of law suits continue.

It is a fallacy to continue arguing merits of economic diversity as a great benefit to at risk students. The new board members are trying to present a reasonable approach to an emotional rather than reasonable problem. They are speaking to deaf people rather than being unheeding. Any school is charged with educating students. Motivated, trained teachers are a must. Teachers are responsible for educating our kids in academics, etc. Parents are responsible for moral discipline. They are the primary motivators. This is where we are failing.

My wife was a single Mom with three sons for ten years. I know difficulties she faced. The list is long. They must be faced and you are STILL responsible for the moral discipline AND motivation of your child. Without moral discipline kids grow up to behave like the pseudo adults witnessed at the school board meeting. The church is a first refuge for many of us. Pastors are better served looking into their communities for where they can be of assistance than threatening law suits. We are responsible for our kid’s motivation and discipline, not the school!

Comment on No Room for Mean Spirited Debate

Paul Terrell — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:56:37 GMT

Please update your blog to note that we the members of the State Executive Committee voted to keep the Republican primaries OPEN to unaffiliateds.

Comment on Power Play at Wake Schools

Woody in Charlotte — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:17:45 GMT

Did this new Board do anything that was contrary to what they ran on?

Comment on No Room for Mean Spirited Debate

Dave Jerrido — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:31:12 GMT

Tom, you are absolutely on point. The political divide in this country is really getting out of hand. People spend too much time arguing about who they think is at fault for what is wrong and not enough time thinking about solutions to the problems. Meanwhile, the country continues to go deeper and deeper in debt; folks are dying because they cannot afford heathcare and ultimately our children/grandchildren will up paying the price for the mess we leave behind. Even if you were only on a 15-watt radio station, I will continue to support NC Spin - the only rational and entertaining public affairs program on the air.

Comment on Observations from Day 3 of the Easley Hearings

Woody Wilson — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:51:46 GMT

Do I understand his "defense" testimony to be that he was busy with governance? Isn't that a little like the airline pilot who said "I wasn't flying the airplane, I was working on my laptop." Both are offensive to the rule of common sense...but I bet you he still expects everyone to believe it.

Comment on Observations from Day 1 of the Easley Hearings

Michael Thompson — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:49:22 GMT

If it's true that Mike Easley has always been a sleazeball, then that just doubles my desire to see him have to answer to these charges. And I hope that both "Bonnie and Clyde" Easley go to jail.

But, my biggest desire is that the people of this state will see the value in learning more about candidates running for elective office rather than just voting blindly for a party label.

Comment on Observations from Day 1 of the Easley Hearings

Woody Wilson — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:27:14 GMT

The problem I have with this process is that Gov Easleys crimes have been known for years....why is Chairman Leake not on trial with him for ignoring these issues when first reported? The Carolina Journal reported on this in a lot of detail and now this is "an investigation" after the damage by his administration has been inflicted on the good Citizens of NC. These charges are serious and they were just as serious when first reported....shame on SBOE, the Feds and the rest of the media! You're all hypocrites!

Comment on Thanks for checking us out

Woody — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 11:53:03 GMT

Moderates, by definition, are fence sitters and ready to go whichever way the wind blows. Where's the wholesome debate in that? I'm not sure if that is what you mean by "mixed" liberal/conservative! Think principles...and the "mixed" will go away!
One of the main reasons I like NC SPIN is because there is not the "shouting matches" that are so prevalent on other political talk shows (thank you, Tom) ...and I agree,it does not matter which side you come down on, when knuckleheads shout at each other, I cannot tell if either have a good point.
From a 'knuckle-dragger" to a "mongrel", please do not call yourself names, it's not constructive.

Comment on Thanks for checking us out

monomouse — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 10:59:50 GMT

Not enough moderates speak up! Everyone seems to be staunchly liberal or conservative and never the twain shall meet. It reduces online debates down to shouting matches and ridicule/ad hominem attacks. In short, it makes political debate pointless.

I am also a "mixed" liberal/conservative. Us mongrels should stick together.

Comment on Fetzer's Got a Big New Job

Cheryl Handy — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 06:28:05 GMT

I am concerned that Mr. Fetzer may be too much a part of the "old boy" club. He does not seem to have the same vision and priorities for NC as the general hard-working (dare I say) grassroots conservatives.

Mr. Fetzer appears to be focused primarily on federal elections.

And I do not believe that we can get our local and state politics cleaned up that way. I met with Mr. Fetzer together with a group of conservatives that actively want to bring NC back to its origins of freedom, honesty and end the corruption and back room deals. We believe that NC must be politically rebuilt from the inside (local elections, school boards, mayors) to the outside (federal).

Mr. Fetzer made us promise we would not quite him or talk specifics of the meeting. Odd request when we are all supposed to be on the same side but okay.

Let's see - I grew up in Cary NC (1964-1986) when I left for law school in Illinois. I returned to NC to be treated for my own cancer and now I am caring for my dad's cancer. So, I needed to register to vote for the October local elections.

How can I best explain the feelings I left with the Fetzer meeting? I registered to vote that day and I registered as "Independent" - enough said. My point is made.