North Carolina
League of the South News Service
21 January 2011
“North Carolina Governor Terry Sanford
Kicks Off the War Between the States Centennial in 1960”
The Sesquicentennial of North Carolina’s role in the War Between the States is upon us. Though the League of the South is not a heritage organization, we follow the maxim that “we do not live in the past, but the past lives in us.” With that in mind, we encourage all to sponsor, promote and participate in a remembrance of the Second American War of Independence, and especially North Carolina’s role in asserting its State sovereignty on May 20, 1861. At this writing an “Ordinance of Secession” observance is planned in Fayetteville on 20 May 2011 with a reenactment of its reading to the assembled citizens---and an artillery salute. The date was chosen by legislators 150 years ago to coincide with the date of the Mecklenburg Resolves in 1775. More on this later and your participation is greatly encouraged.
Political Views:
NC Representative Carolyn Justice (R., New Hanover/Pender) announced last night that NC House Bill 84 Reaffirming the 10th Amendment will be resubmitted to the re-constituted legislature after languishing in the past Social-Democrat-dominated Senate. This of course good news and at least a step in the right direction.
Remember that no matter what happens in Washington City, and even if the corrupt regime crumbled today, we would still have with us Governor Bev Perdue and her fellow-travelers in Raleigh. We must be realists as North Carolina citizens and do our part to be politically active, influential, and vocal about State politics. This year has improved as we see a Tea Party-enhanced Republican party in legislative power and they must be held accountable to those who elected them, and who expect them to reduce State spending. Join local activist groups where you can exert influence and help shape policy.
Some grassroots political groups offer these very sound policies for State government reform:
Pass a budget with zero tax increases.
Increase public charter schools and encourage private schools.
Strictly limit State government spending.
Protect private property.
Stop forced municipal annexation.
End all “welfare for politicians” known as taxpayer funded elections.
Keep North Carolina a “Right to Work” State.
Allow easier ballot access for political parties.
Reduce the regulatory burden on citizens and business.
Reduce State tax on gasoline.
Pass the NC 10th Amendment Reaffirmation Bill
Be active!
Let’s keep the momentum going as the NC LS gains respect as a viable political organization in North Carolina---and expands it influence with other organizations.
NC LS Winter Conference and Nathaniel Macon Institute (NMI)
“Cracking North Carolina’s Closed Political System”
Saturday, 12 February 2011
11AM-3PM
Mayflower Seafood Restaurant, 1160 Huffman Mill Road
Burlington, North Carolina
L-R: Dr. Michael Beitler, Michael C. Tuggle, Dr. Tom Minsel
Join us for a day of provocative analysis of North Carolina’s political system, an important part of our daily lives no matter what happens in Washington City. Our keynote speaker will be free market proponent and former US Congressional candidate Dr. Mike Beitler of Greensboro. He is the author of “Rational Individualism” and “Strategic Organizational Change,” and will be presenting his views on North Carolina’s political system and limited ballot access for non-mainstream candidates.
League of the South Board member, author and LS REBELLION! blogger Michael C. Tuggle will speak on “Short Circuiting the System,” a unique do-it-yourself political guide for Tarheel voters seeking better results at the polls. Mr. Tuggle is past State Chair of the NC LS and author of “Confederates in the Boardroom” and he will have copies of his books to personally sign.
Dr. Tom Minsel, Director of the NMI, will present “November 2010: Catch 22” an analysis of poll data results and the systemic problem built into our State political "system.” He will ably demonstrate how the State needs to take the lead in national politics and why the League of the South offers the only solution to our national plight. We expect a third speaker on the same topic and are in negotiations with a well-known political analyst from Charlotte.
Mark your calendars for February 12th. Members are expected, guests are always welcome.
Order Your Free Magnolia’s To Distribute!
This power-packed tabloid is one of the best tools the League provides for us to spread the good word in local restaurants, shops and information racks. They are available from the LS national office for only $20 for a bundle of 100.
Directions to the Mayflower Restaurant:
Take Exit 141 off I-40/85 and turn West away from town (left if you are coming from Raleigh, right if you are coming from Greensboro). The Mayflower is located on the left just beyond the interstate overpass and beside the Kangaroo gas station.
See www.northcarolina.chapterlos.
Sovereignty Under the 10th Amendment Update:
ReplyDeleteIn the recently emailed NC LS News Service the North Carolina 10th Amendment reaffirmation was mentioned as being resurrected---I am not sure if it got out of the House as HB849 (it was mistakenly identified as HB84). Nonetheless, the Bill’s sponsor Rep. Carolyn Justice informed me Thursday night that HB849 will be resubmitted by her in the reconstituted legislature. It is called “a Resolution titled Sovereignty Under the Tenth Amendment, and co-sponsored originally by Representatives George Cleveland, Curtis Blackwood and Mark Hilton.
Please contact your local Representatives (and Senators) to strongly express your support for this resolution, and its importance to the citizens of North Carolina.
FSI,
Bernhard Thuersam
NC LS State Chair