tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82908552024-03-07T09:05:59.216-05:00The Southern DemSometimes leaning right...
Usually leaning left...
Always with an opinionB. Musehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13022009819093617007noreply@blogger.comBlogger312125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8290855.post-26822453480474754432012-04-09T10:20:00.002-04:002012-04-09T10:25:04.189-04:00New Letter to the Editor toolI have been working hard building a letter to the editor tool at my new home, Democratic Muse. I enjoyed this blog while I was active and maybe I should post here periodically - or cross post important pieces.However, for now, I just want those who stumble across this blog to know that there is a great new tool for North Carolinians to reach out to the editorial pages of 87 different newspapers B. Musehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13022009819093617007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8290855.post-25336661150041140402007-07-03T22:51:00.001-04:002007-07-03T22:53:56.808-04:00Introducing NC PoliticoAfter almost two years blogging under the pseudonym, The Southern Dem, I've decided to post under my real name. I've also decided I want a bigger tent so some of my friends can join me in the blogging fun. I will keep The Southern Dem here as archives, but new posts will show up at NC Politico.Come on over and register. Join in the fun. We're slowly but surely getting up and running and wouldB. Musehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13022009819093617007noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8290855.post-47349225813054372292007-06-14T08:01:00.000-04:002007-06-14T09:37:21.653-04:00Don't Count on DCCC to help KissellA few days ago, Larry Kissell wrote a diary on DailyKos titled No Confidence in Politics as Usual. Tucked away in that diary was this little morsel:The Washington folks seemed shocked that we recently polled and it showed my opponent is in big trouble and the district agrees with me that we've had enough.That's right. There's a poll. Unfortunately, I can't get my hands on it, but what I've B. Musehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13022009819093617007noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8290855.post-62293371579771504112007-06-05T14:16:00.000-04:002007-06-07T16:12:16.934-04:00Debunking those NC Republican Talking PointsThose of you who read Anglico's post and comments at BlueNC found at this link are familiar with a couple of the new talking points the NC Republicans are using as cover for their inability to answer a direct question.From Larry Brown:In all due respect, North Carolinians voted for 35,000 votes more than the Democrats. Democrats won because of gerrymandered districts established by confessed B. Musehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13022009819093617007noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8290855.post-37621078509828096192007-05-08T14:15:00.000-04:002007-06-05T14:16:17.710-04:00Whining Wingnut HypocrisyHow many times are we going to have to call those whining wingnuts (uh...er...Republicans for those who aren't into some innocent name calling) on their hypocrisy? They make it so easy for us when they send out press releases or blog about it themselves. Someone at BlueNC linked to this blog where we could find pictures of the recent Civitas meeting. You know, the one Heath Shuler attended.I B. Musehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13022009819093617007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8290855.post-71310790872708318642007-04-30T23:46:00.000-04:002007-05-01T10:56:10.531-04:00Tax Reform Delayed in NCInspired by what I learned at the rally for a state earned income tax credit held by ACORN and Working Families Win a couple of weeks ago, I've been trying to pay closer attention to news about our local and state taxes here in NC.I was a bit surprised to find out that a panel of business and government leaders, charged with making tax reform recommendations to the legislature, has decided to B. Musehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13022009819093617007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8290855.post-1787844350455481182007-04-29T19:52:00.000-04:002007-04-30T08:05:59.773-04:00Congressional Democrats Come Through for NC's 8th DistrictIt's a well-known Robin Hayes campaign stunt, going from town to town carrying a giant blank check that he can fill in and erase at will to show his audience how much pork he plans to deliver to their county. This past campaign cycle, Hayes made more campaign promises than he and his fellow Republicans were prepared to deliver. After the November elections while they still held the majority, B. Musehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13022009819093617007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8290855.post-51803721263063980632007-04-29T11:40:00.000-04:002007-04-29T11:42:18.670-04:00S.C. Dems Alive and KickingJim Morrill has an encouraging report from the S.C. Democratic Convention. Excitement abounds.B. Musehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13022009819093617007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8290855.post-67900010798875532382007-04-27T14:25:00.000-04:002007-04-28T22:27:53.863-04:00Desperate for Dollars, the RNC Hangs State Parties Out to DryFirst it was the NRSC sending out a fundraiser last year that had the potential to scam those easily intimidated. Now the RNC appears to be throwing the NCGOP and other local GOP organizations under the bus. The latest fundraiser? It's the mass distribution of "limited edition" photographs of Dubya and the wife. Yes, I'm a proud owner of one of these unique "limited edition" photographs of B. Musehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13022009819093617007noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8290855.post-3988584207965232842007-04-27T11:33:00.000-04:002007-04-27T11:57:51.431-04:00State Senator Malcolm Graham Declines to Run for Mayor of CharlotteState Senator Malcolm Graham has decided against running to replace Pat McCrory as mayor of Charlotte. Jim Morrill of The Charlotte Observer has the expanded story on Graham's announcement.State Sen. Malcolm Graham found his epiphany in the closet.Saturday morning, he had to decide what to wear -- a suit, to attend Mecklenburg County's Democratic convention, or sweats, to go to his daughter's B. Musehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13022009819093617007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8290855.post-79008566787727055732007-04-23T11:30:00.000-04:002007-04-27T11:31:54.791-04:00Candidate for NC Lt. Gov, Dan Besse Speaks to BlueNCDan Besse, one of our strong Democratic candidates for Lt. Governor in North Carolina, attended the Mecklenburg County Democratic Party convention on Saturday. We had a chance to speak with him and he was kind enough to allow an impromptu video introduction.Dan Besse speaks to BlueNC:Thank you, Dan Besse for giving us this wonderful introduction. Thank you for doing it with zero notice. You B. Musehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13022009819093617007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8290855.post-54337924438122151792007-04-22T09:59:00.000-04:002007-04-22T10:56:16.531-04:00Larry Kissell Finds one of His 330 Votes, Robin Hayes Running ScaredThe Larry Kissell team has found one of the 330 votes we were missing in 2006. Not only that, this vote actually takes one away from Robin Hayes. The young lady you see pictured on the left was willing to speak to us on Saturday at the Mecklenburg County Democratic Party convention in Charlotte. She explained that her family had always voted Republican and she followed suit.Then, she made B. Musehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13022009819093617007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8290855.post-85775733882594650622007-04-22T06:45:00.000-04:002007-04-22T08:17:19.928-04:00Meck Dems on Solid Footing and Ready to Move ForwardI spent time at the Mecklenburg County Democratic Party convention yesterday and have decided to take a brief sabbatical from criticizing my local party. There is new leadership and an almost entirely new executive board. There were positive briefings from the state and city and a spirited talk from James Ferguson, a local civil rights leader. The only thing that seemed to be lacking was a B. Musehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13022009819093617007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8290855.post-65347043755513216162007-04-15T15:11:00.000-04:002007-04-15T17:02:50.297-04:00Working Families Win & ACORN Kick Off Campaign for a State Earned Income Tax CreditWorking Families Win and ACORN held a kick-off rally Saturday, April 14, for their campaign to promote the implementation of an earned income tax credit in the state of North Carolina. Several elected officials were there to speak and between 20 and 30 enthusiastic supporters cheered them on.Many of those supporters were at the Police Athletic League to take advantage of another service offered B. Musehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13022009819093617007noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8290855.post-69713692178816505732007-04-14T12:25:00.000-04:002007-04-14T12:32:34.695-04:00Welcome BlueNC VisitorsI'm heading out to a rally to promote the idea of a state earned income tax credit. It's here in Charlotte at the Police Athletic League at Statesville and Oaklawn from 1:00pm to 3:00pm with the press conference at 1:30pm. Join us for this very worthy cause hosted by ACORN, Working Families Win, AARP and many other organizations.Also, please visit the NCDP headquarters and make sure you have B. Musehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13022009819093617007noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8290855.post-20162182724062814552007-04-13T07:37:00.000-04:002007-04-13T08:20:07.778-04:00Fannie Flono: Journalistic GoddessI have spilled a bit of ink criticizing professional journalists for performing their jobs poorly. My degree in journalism, that has sat around gathering dust for a number of years, apparently gives me the right to offer this criticism - at least in my mind.Today, though, I am calling out a journalist in order to heap praise. Fannie Flono, as associate editor at The Charlotte Observer, has B. Musehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13022009819093617007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8290855.post-43926352548095942142007-04-10T06:37:00.000-04:002007-04-14T12:33:26.738-04:00NYC Vacation - Day 2(Photos on the way)Exhausted. Next time we fly, we won't make the mistake of getting up in the wee hours to take the earliest flight possible. The good news for today is we are starting off with just walking around Times Square and taking in some of the shopping.Emily and I woke up early and quietly headed out to pick up breakfast. We weren't sure what to expect and after the previous night B. Musehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13022009819093617007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8290855.post-89489019548251681032007-04-09T08:52:00.000-04:002007-04-09T09:50:31.411-04:00NYC VacationThose of you who only come to TSD for political rantings and ravings can stop reading now. For the next couple of days I'll be updating on my family's trip to visit the big apple.I'm so glad we waited until the girls are teens/preteens to come to NYC. They are having so much fun. We all are. Oh, and for those who try to spread the stereotype of New Yorkers as being rude and gruff, you are B. Musehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13022009819093617007noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8290855.post-9156782305918287052007-04-07T07:44:00.000-04:002007-04-07T09:20:35.988-04:00Scientists & Governments Argue Over Climate Change LanguageI guess the United States isn't the only country where the government tries to tell scientists what their data actually says or should say. According to articles out in news media around the world, China, Saudi Arabia and other countries have joined the United States in requesting/requiring that scientists tone down the dire warnings contained in reports on Global Warming.From the LA Times:A newB. Musehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13022009819093617007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8290855.post-79630647948334764502007-04-06T18:21:00.000-04:002007-05-04T13:05:42.524-04:00Don Imus: Beyond Offensive and ControversialDon Imus is someone I can honestly say should never have been let out of his cave. This man has his head shoved so far up his ass there is no hope that he will ever truly enjoy the beauty of this world for the thin film of excrement that clouds his vision.He appears to be so afraid of strong women, black women and strong black women that he can't discuss a women's basketball team without making B. Musehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13022009819093617007noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8290855.post-61861984117352699442007-03-29T08:11:00.000-04:002007-03-29T10:40:29.029-04:00Larry Kissell, Chris Bowers, Stuart Rothenberg, Rep. Artur Davis: Big, Big NewsYou might have wondered what happened to Larry Kissell after November's election. We haven't been bringing much news out from North Carolina about him, so wanted to update you on all that has happened. Larry Kissell immediately declared his intent to run again in 2008. He might have slowed down over winter holidays, but he hasn't missed a beat. He is already running like an old pro and is B. Musehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13022009819093617007noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8290855.post-14161036214847418772007-03-28T21:51:00.000-04:002007-04-07T07:13:20.101-04:00Artur Davis Endorses Larry Kissell for Congress in '08Congressman Artur Davis has announced his endorsement of Larry Kissell in North Carolina's 8th Congressional District.After spending time with Larry Kissell and the people of North Carolina the weekend of March 23rd, the top recruiter for the ’08 congressional campaign cycle appreciated why Kissell came within 400 votes of becoming the next congressman for North Carolina’s 8th District. “When youB. Musehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13022009819093617007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8290855.post-41230495093967621292007-03-25T07:58:00.000-04:002007-03-25T19:39:01.897-04:00Larry Kissell & Young Dems: Recipe for SuccessSaturday March 24, signaled the beginning of the 2008 political season for Larry Kissell. Young Dems, College Dems and Teen Dems of North Carolina were there to help him kick it off. We all know Larry is running again. He put us out of our misery by declaring his intentions immediately after November's elections. He plans to spread the official word about his campaign throughout the district B. Musehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13022009819093617007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8290855.post-38769448260772675582007-03-19T11:19:00.000-04:002007-04-07T07:14:21.260-04:00Kissell and Young Dems at Koury Convention Center in GreensboroDon't miss two important events this coming Saturday. The Young Democrats of North Carolina will be holding their 2007 Spring Convention in Greensboro with Artur Davis (remember him?) giving the keynote address.Congressman Brad Miller and Congressman David Price with Larry Kissell At noon on Saturday there will be a reception fundraiser for Larry Kissell. Tickets are $100 per couple or $50 per B. Musehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13022009819093617007noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8290855.post-10940138320981972902007-03-14T17:51:00.000-04:002007-03-14T17:57:47.787-04:00BlueNC Women on WednesdaysIt's the end of the work day at BlueNC and most of the posts are up for the second BlueNC Women on Wednesdays. We had a great group of submissions. Please head on over and read what our women delivered today for WoW.B. Musehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13022009819093617007noreply@blogger.com0