Category Archives: POLITICS

A No White-Wash Look at Black Bloc

Posted on March 21, 2017 by A.P. Dillon

Black Bloc: an informal grouping of militant, mainly anarchist, protesters who act together during anti-capitalism, anti-war, etc, protests, often wearing black hoods and black clothing.

Read more about these violent radicals, their roots, their history and their tactics. Continue reading →

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The Radical Women’s March on Washington

Posted on January 4, 2017 by A.P. Dillon

After 8 years of hearing dissent against the President of the United States is unpatriotic, a collection of radical women will be making it fashionable again under the name “Women’s March on Washington” (WMW). Continue reading →

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0-4: Democrats Have Now Blocked HB2 Compromise Efforts Four Times

Posted on December 23, 2016 by A.P. Dillon

Once again, North Carolina is in the spotlight nationally this week over HB2 as a rumored “deal” to repeal the so-called “bathroom bill.”  The HB2 repeal attempt fell through Wednesday night after hours of caucusing and heated debate at the NC General Assembly (NCGA). Continue reading →

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A Democrat, A Republican and an Independent All Walk Into a Bar…

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Liberty Speaks

Never discuss religion or politics with those who hold opinions opposite to yours; they are subjects that heat in handling, until they burn your fingers- Continue reading →

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Buncombe Dept. of Social Services: Baby Brokers in Child Adoption Market

Posted on October 18, 2016 by A.P. Dillon

Buncombe Dept. of Social Services: Baby Brokers in Child Adoption Market
By Lisa Baldwin

Buncombe’s Department of Social Services (DSS) is riddled with heart-wrenching problems related to child placement.

After a federal review of Children’s Protective Services cases in Buncombe and ten other North Carolina counties, the state was fined $1.7 million. An “improvement plan” will be put into place but not before multiple families are torn apart. Continue reading →

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Court: CFPB leadership structure Unconstitutional

Posted on October 14, 2016 by A.P. Dillon

One of the tentacles created by Dodd-Frank was sliced into this week. By tentacle, I mean the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).

A three judge panel in the District of Columbia’s Court of Appeals ruled that the CFPB’s leadership structure was unconstitutional. Right now, the CFPB is headed up by a single man, Richard Cordray.

In an article at Conservative review , Hans von Spakovsky notes that the court recognized most agencies had boards or commissioners who act as a check and balance on one another. The CFPB has no such oversight.

While this is a win, don’t get too excited though. Read on. Continue reading →

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