In October of 2014 toward the end of the contentious and expensive Senate Race between Kay Hagan and Thom Tillis, I wrote a piece that Chad Nance and the Camel City Dispatch kindly posted entitled “Oh Thom Tillis, Where Art Thou?” It explored the use of the crossroads motif in the film Oh Brother, Where … Continue reading Oh Brother, Where Art Thou Reform? I Mean Re-Form?
Salt-n-Pepa’s Here – An Open Letter to Chuck Hughes and the Rowan County School Board Who Put Salt in Our Wounds and Pepper in Our Spray
Dear Mr. Hughes, According to a May 11th report in the Raleigh News & Observer you and the Rowan-Salisbury School board have just adopted a policy “allowing high school students to carry pepper spray this fall.” And why? Because it “may be useful for students who encounter transgender classmates in the bathroom.” You claim that … Continue reading Salt-n-Pepa’s Here – An Open Letter to Chuck Hughes and the Rowan County School Board Who Put Salt in Our Wounds and Pepper in Our Spray
The Reward of Having Respect
In a recent report from the Lumberton NC paper The Robesonian (“McCrory: Former teacher inspired pat proposal”), Sarah Willets quoted Gov. McCrory as being inspired by a former teacher to suggest a pay hike for teachers in this election year. He said: “Ruth Revels was one of those teachers who had a lasting impact and … Continue reading The Reward of Having Respect
Mi Casa Will Sue Su Casa!
“Sue you. Sue Me.” – almost a Lionel Ritchie song “Mi casa will sue su casa.” – Gov. Pat McCrory. Actually he didn’t say that, but it’s what he kind of he said. In a move that only NC’s GOP powers could play in this chess game of legality, the state is taking the feds … Continue reading Mi Casa Will Sue Su Casa!
Mommy! There’s a Strawman in the Girls’ Bathroom!
We can debate HB2 all we want, but this bill will soon be struck down. There are lawsuits waiting. There’s a precedent set in the case in Virginia. The Department of Justice has already told the NC General Assembly it is a violation of civil rights. Some people may say that the feds have no … Continue reading Mommy! There’s a Strawman in the Girls’ Bathroom!
Week in Review for May 2 – 8 : Lucifer, Eisenhower, Harlequin Romances, License Plates, and Hamlet’s Deadbeat Friends
First THANKS FOR READING MY STUFF! Please share if you care to. In case you missed anything or want to read again for the first time, I present: https://caffeinatedrage.com/2016/05/02/lucifer-in-the-flesh-im-sorry-what-ted-cruz-sent-a-friend-of-mine/ https://caffeinatedrage.com/2016/05/03/governor-mccrory-you-are-no-eisenhower-republican/ https://caffeinatedrage.com/2016/05/04/house-bill-539-a-surreptitious-trojan-horse-disguised-as-a-romance-novel-with-actual-plot/ https://caffeinatedrage.com/2016/05/05/license-plates-for-lawmakers-or-why-i-live-at-the-dmv/ https://caffeinatedrage.com/2016/05/06/rosencrantz-and-guildenstern-arent-dead-they-live-in-eden-an-open-letter-to-people-who-will-vote-in-sen-bergers-district/ And a nice surprise from the Washington Post complete with MY BEST TROLL IN THE COMMENTS EVER!! Thanks to Valerie Strauss … Continue reading Week in Review for May 2 – 8 : Lucifer, Eisenhower, Harlequin Romances, License Plates, and Hamlet’s Deadbeat Friends
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Aren’t Dead! They Live in Eden – An Open Letter to People Who Will Vote in Sen. Berger’s District
Dear Rockinghamcrantz and Guilfordstern (A Shakespearean way of saying “Citizens of Rockingham and Guilford Counties), If Shakespeare has taught us anything about human nature and our lives (actually he has taught us much), then we would certainly know that the state of the king’s palace usually dictates the state of the kingdom. Just review perhaps his … Continue reading Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Aren’t Dead! They Live in Eden – An Open Letter to People Who Will Vote in Sen. Berger’s District
“License Plates For Lawmakers” or “Why I Live at the DMV”
As in most states, North Carolina’s Department of Motor Vehicles allows car owners to purchase a customized license plate and personalize it with individual text and numbers – as long as it is not already taken by another motorist or it is too inappropriate. Monies collected go to the state with a donation made … Continue reading “License Plates For Lawmakers” or “Why I Live at the DMV”
House Bill 539 – A Surreptitious Trojan Horse Disguised as a Romance Novel With Actual Plot
This is in reference to HB539. It is a horrible piece of legislation for those who advocate for public schools. Please share. I have sent it to all legislators. Dear Legislators of the North Carolina General Assembly, I read with great disappointment that House Bill 539 would be brought up for a one-day concurrence vote … Continue reading House Bill 539 – A Surreptitious Trojan Horse Disguised as a Romance Novel With Actual Plot
Governor McCrory, You are No “Eisenhower Republican”
Dear Governor, I have heard many national GOP candidates make mention of their affinity for President Reagan when addressing audiences. Simply channeling “The Gipper” has become almost a necessity to make a good impression especially on those who remember the two-term president from California. His calm voice, his presence, his speech on the Berlin Wall, … Continue reading Governor McCrory, You are No “Eisenhower Republican”
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