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Tag Archives: Diane Rufino
In Defense of the Electoral College
by Diane Rufino, July 4, 2019 The Electoral College seems to be a hot topic lately, right? Democrats are trying very hard to have it abolished, in favor of having the president chosen by a national popular vote rather than … Continue reading
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Tagged Diane Rufino, electoral college, national popular vote, national popular vote initiative, NVP, Prager U
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The Declaration of Independence: Thirteen Colonies Yearning to Be Free
by Diane Rufino, July 4, 2019 Independence Day – What it really means…. What does Independence Day – the 4th of July – mean to you? Is it just a holiday to eat, drink, and light off fireworks? Do you … Continue reading
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Tagged 13 colonies, 4th of July, American Revolution, compact theory, Declaration of Independence, Diane Rufino, Halifax Resolves, inalienable rights, independence day, individual sovreignty, July 4, July 4 1776, King George, Lee Resolution, Mecklenburg Declaration, rights of Englishmen, secession, social compact, thirteen colonies, Thomas Jefferson
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I VOTED
by Diane Rufino, July 3, 2019 I voted today. It’s been a frustrating special election season. Tempers have flared, ambitions have run high, and friends have turned on each other. I’ve heard all kinds of reasons and justifications for why … Continue reading
Staunch Conservative Firecracker Sarah Palin ENDORSES Dr. Joan Perry for the US Congress from NC’s Third District
IMPORTANT PRESS RELEASE: Kinston, NC Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, a staunch conservative and the first Republican female Vice Presidential nominee, endorsed Dr. Joan Perry for Congress in North Carolina’s Third Congressional District. With early voting already … Continue reading
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Tagged Diane Rufino, Dr. Joan Perry, Dr. Joan Perry for Congress, Dr. Joan Perry for the US Congress, Dr. Joan Perry for US Congress, NC third congressional district, North Carolina, Sarah Palin, Sarah Palin endorses Dr. Joan Perry, Sarah Palin endorses Dr. Joan Perry for Congress, seat formerly held by Walter Jones, US Congress
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MONTICELLO: Missing the Opportunity to Educate Americans on the Extensive Legacy of Thomas Jefferson
by Diane Rufino, June 29, 2019 I was contacted this morning by Monticello, asking for a donation. While those who know me, and perhaps even those who have read my articles, know that Thomas Jefferson is my favorite Founding Father … Continue reading
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We Cannot Overlook the Negative Unintended Consequences of the “Let Them Spawn” Bill (HB-483)
by Diane Rufino, June 23, 2019 In true government fashion, the NC House has tried to slip a very bad bill past the citizens of North Carolina and has rushed and hushed it in order to prejudice those most harmed, … Continue reading
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Tagged coastal Carolina, Diane Rufino, eastern North Carolina, fresh seafood, HB-483, health riskss from imported seafood, imported seafood, imported shrimp, Jerry Schill, Let Them Spawn, Let Them Spawn bill, NC, NC commercial fishermen, NC General Assembly, NC HB-483, NC legislature, NC seafood, NC shrimpers, ncleg, North Carolina, North Carolina commercial fishing industry, North Carolina fishing industry
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The NC House Once Again Caves to Big Money Lobbyists, This Time to Harm our State’s Commercial Fisherman
by Jerry Schill, June 22, 2019 While the NC House has been aggressive in its protection for the interests of big hospitals and physicians and other healthcare workers, it has done just the opposite for North Carolina’s commercial fisherman. This … Continue reading
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Tagged CCA, coastal Carolina, Coastal Conservatiom Association, Diane Rufino, Fisheries Reform Act, HB-483, Jerry Schill, Let Them Spawn bill, Marine Fisheries Commission, NC commerical fisherman, NC General Assembly, NC HB-483, NC House, NCFA, ncleg, NCWF, North Carolina, North Carolina Fisheries Association, North Carolina Wildlife Federaltion
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Calvin Coolidge, the Last of the Jeffersonians
by Diane Rufino, June 19, 2019 (based on very large part on Brion McClanahan’s book “9 Presidents Who Screwed Up America (and 4 Who Tried to Save Her), pp. 257-259) In an era when the States have been reduced to … Continue reading
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Tagged 9 Presidents Who Screwed up America, Brion McClanahan, Calvin Coolidge, Diane Rufino, federal government v. state governments, federal government versus state governments, Federalism, Jeffersonian president, national government v. state governments, national v. local, national v. state
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Tea Party Big Mouth, Amy Kremer, Claims SHE Started the Tea Party Movement
(Photo credit: Fox News) by Diane Rufino, June 16, 2019 Just recently, I heard something absolutely offensive from Amy Kremer, spokeswoman for Women For Trump (and from what I can tell, the only member!) This past week-end, Amy was stumping … Continue reading
Meet Dr. Greg Murphy, Running for the US House from NC District 3
by Diane Rufino, June 14, 2019 I recently had a series of wonderful chats with Dr. Greg Murphy, who is running for the US Congress, from North Carolina’s district 3. Simply put, NC district 3 represents most of eastern NC … Continue reading
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