A problem has arisen in the state of North Carolina. The rapid rise in valuations of residential real estate has caused folks’ property taxes to increase dramatically. That is especially true in the metropolitan areas because the socialist local politicians are often averse to cutting the tax rate to compensate […]
Tag: socialism
Our Newest City Council Member
With the death of Yvonne Johnson, the Greensboro City Council had to appoint someone to replace her. She was an at-large member who represented the entire city– not just a district within the city. Numerous folks applied to replace her and fill this at-large seat. A particularly spirited effort was […]
Homeowners’ Insurance Increasing Another 15% in North Carolina
This is on top of increases we had already seen during recent years. This is not our first rodeo. Carolina Journal provides the details. North Carolina has “socialized” the risks that are covered with homeowners’ insurance premiums. Those who own homes in the central and western parts of North Carolina […]
Biden’s Late Hit On NC Tobacco Farmers/ Industry
In the last days of his administration, Biden’s FDA is proposing new rules to squeeze the nicotine content out of tobacco or smoking products. (HT: Carolina Partnership for Reform) This is a clear shot against the state of North Carolina and its people with our legacy of numerous tobacco farms […]
Mindless Daytime Women’s TV
This video was taped before the fires. It contains a striking admixture of sinfulness and stupidity. Remain mindful that Kelly Clarkson was born and raised in the South– in Texas:
Goodbye, Joe
For some of us, facial tattoos are a bit painful to view. But the sentiments expressed in the music are good:
Young Adults Having A Hard Time
Gen Z encompasses teens through those in their late 20’s. One important item he fails to discuss is a widespread lack of Christian commitment and church involvement in this age group which is part of the mix contributing to their difficulties:
Disaster Response: JD Rucker
He discusses North Carolina and California; and then points out that disaster response and relief are supposed to be individual, local and state responsibilities. Some of us can’t help but notice the federal government is much more eager to help California than it was in the case of western North […]
“Wake Up Guilford County”: The Next Round Of Property Tax Increases
Scott Yost has an article in the Rhino Times that projects Guilford County will raise our property taxes again with the next round of property revaluations. They do this by refusing to adjust the tax rate downward to compensate for the increases in valuations. Of course, Skip Alston and his […]
UK: Heal Thyself
A good start would be to repent and to turn from wicked ways: