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Are Liberal Bloggers Too Happy?

Think about it.

In North Carolina, their party has firm control on the Governor's office, and the the North Carolina General Assembly.  Republicans hold but a narrow one-vote-hold on the State Supreme Court.  Nationally, they have both houses of Congress and the Presidency. 

Thus, what DO they have to discuss?  Apparently, conservatives, especially conservative bloggers.

Your blogger appreciates her friends at left-wing blog Watagua Watch.  They never reduce themselves to name calling, as do other prominent NC lefty blogs.  They make solid points which are well-written. 

But, with their party in control, they just don't have enough to worry about.  So, they like to make fun of rightly blogs, such as this one.  Hey, we can take it.  Plus, there is no such thing as bad publicity. (Thanks J W, we are returning the favor. Hats off to you.)

Meanwhile, let's talk about issues that matter. 

How about getting your party leadership to give more fair consideration to Republican appropriations bills.  How about not keeping them bottled up in committee with the unfair rules, so they never make it to the floor for a straight up or down vote?

How about making North Carolina more hospitable to businesses by not handing out so many "incentives" and reducing the tax burden on businesses?  Let's end corporate welfare once and for all!  North Carolina is a great place to be and we don't need to be in the business of buying jobs. 

How about reducing the regulatory burden on small businesses that employ 80 percent of those who have jobs? 

What about that gas tax of ours, the highest in the Southeast? 

All these things were put upon us by members of the Democratic party. But, you guys are still celebrating and swimming in your victories.  Congratulations.

Party on guys.  See you in 2010 and beyond!

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Reader Mail: Doug Berger's Commitment to Workplace Safety?

Reader and friend of your blogger, "the good" John Edwards, Republican Party chairman of Franklin County, wrote to say he had a letter printed Saturday in the Franklin Times. 

Edwards is the loudest single critic of Sen. Doug Berger (D-Franklin) and frequently challenges him in public.  Additionally, Edwards  has made a sport of exposing Berger's fallacies on the Franklin County GOP website.  In short, Edwards does not pull any punches when it comes to Doug Berger. 

Your blogger refers to Doug Berger as "the bad Berger" to differentiate from "the good Berger", Republican Leader, Sen. Phil Berger (R-Rockingham ).

In the following letter, Edwards questions Doug Berger's commitment to workplace safety:

Workplace safety should be a top priority, but disgraced left-wing Democratic state Sen. Doug Berger (left) has sponsored legislation to strip the labor commissioner from enforcing workplace safety laws.

That’s right. Sore loser Berger, who was defeated by Labor Commissioner Cherie Berry in 2000, would rather play politics with workplace safety, since he has nothing else better to do.

Of course, Berger sponsored legislation to erase criminals’ records, thus allowing them to teach in the classrooms. That went nowhere in the legislature. Hopefully, this latest Berger shenanigan on workplace safety will be defeated, too.

Doug Berger. Just another left-winger who wants to play with people’s lives, because his ego has gotten the best of him.

John Edwards,
Chairman
Franklin County
Republican Party

What NC Republicans Need in Our Next State Chairman

Friday, outgoing NC Democratic Party Chairman, Jerry Meek, sent a letter of thanks to his fellow Democrats.  Read, in his words, exactly what REPUBLICANS need in our next chairman.  Your blogger has highlighted a few points below:

1.  Someone who will work as a full-time Chairman

2. Someone who promotes the use of Technology and either understands it, or hires someone who does.

3. Someone who understands the importance of the grassroots and can re-build our party from the bottom up.

4. Someone who can articulate a clear message for our party.

4. Someone who won't mind walking door-to-door with activists and who isn't afraid to get his/her hands dirty.

5. Someone who can raise the necessary funds to get our message out.

Meek's letter is below.  Your blogger cannot argue with their success and with our own party elections upcoming, we must elect someone who can do what he has done and take it to the next level. 

We can't try to duplicate Meek.  It's too late for that.  The Democrats have moved on.  We Republicans have been behind.  We have to work to keep up, much less CATCH UP!  But we can do it. The Democrats think they can hang on in 2010 and beyond.  Let's prove 'em wrong!

Dear Fellow Democrat:

Four years ago, I had the honor of being elected to serve you as the Chair of our great Party. 

Since then, what an amazing journey it has been.  Working together, we've built our Party from the bottom-up, by restoring the vitality of our grassroots organizations, expanding our base, and using technology in new and exciting ways.  And when I leave office on Saturday, I'll leave a State Party in sound financial condition, completely debt free for the first time in recent memory.

I can't honestly say that every moment of this full-time, volunteer position has been fun.  But I'll always cherish the many friends that I've met in this role.  I'll always remember walking door-to-door with activists all across our State; the excitement of our first Sanford-Hunt Dinner; the many hundreds of hours spent on the road, traveling to local Party meetings.  And I'll always know that - like you - I played some role in delivering North Carolina's electoral votes for President Barack Obama.

As I turn my full attention to my work as a partner with Poyner Spruill LLP, I want you to know that I'll still be involved.  I look forward to working with my successor to ensure an orderly transition and to help continue the work that we've begun.  I can think of no greater tribute to my tenure than for the successes of the last four years to become mere footnotes to the successes of 2010.

So, thank you.  Thanks for the most incredible four years of my life.  Thanks for your praise when I've done well and for your patience when I haven't lived up to your expectations.  Thanks for your friendship, your prayers, and your encouragement.  Most of all, thanks for being a Democrat.

With Best Wishes,

Jerry Meek
Chair
N.C. Democratic Party

Steele: "Good to Bloggers"

Fellow conservative blogger, LaShawn Barber, is THRILLED with Michael Steele's victory. 

She noted Friday on Twitter, that "he is very good to bloggers"  This can only mean one thing. Michael Steele "gets" technology, something that has been missing at the RNC for a very long time.

This should give we conservatives another reason to celebrate his victory.

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Michael Steele's Acceptance Speech (Video)

In case you missed it, here's the acceptance speech of the new chairman of the Republican National Committee, Michael Steele:

Lewis, Daves Comment on RNC Chairman Steele

On Friday, your blogger  enjoyed communicating with North Carolina GOP National Committeeman, Rep. David Lewis (R-Harnett), immediately after the election of our new RNC chairman, former Maryland Lt. Governor Michael Steele: 

He texted KCC the following statement:

"Michael will be an effective communicator and strong guiding hand in developing and implementing a 50 state winning strategy. I'm excited."

UPDATE: 10:15 a.m. EST  NCGOP chairman, Linda Daves issued the following statement regarding Steele's election:

“I would like to personally congratulate Michael Steele on his historic accomplishment.  North Carolina Republicans can be proud to be represented by a man of integrity and vision as our new RNC Chairman.  The NCGOP will work closely with Chairman Steele and the RNC to renew our party in North Carolina.  We will restore the party of Lincoln by building from the bottom up and reinvigorating our grassroots.  As we rebuild the GOP, we will continue to stand on the foundation of conservative principles, continue to advocate for freedom, and continue to stand up for the values that Republicans hold most dear.”

 

LIVE BLOGGING THE RNC Elections -- Congratulations Michael Steele

Live Blogging the RNC elections:  Please keep refreshing your browser.

This is a big day for the Republican Party in the United States. Are we going to stay the party of the mainstreamers and the non technical, or are we going to get with the times, and go back to the core values of the founders of our great nation?

Scroll down to keep up with the updates:

For those of you who have access to CSPAN, your blogger urges you to tune in and observe the election of our next national party chairman.  There are a number of candidates and this is extremely interesting to this political junkie.  FYI.

The candidates are:

Saul Anuzis
Ken Blackwell
Katon Dawson
Mike Duncan
Chip Saltzman (dropped out yesterday, after passing out a negative song about Obama with racial overtones.)
Michael Steele

Candidates need only a simple majority of 85 votes to win.

Watch them live online here.

UPDATE: All three of North Carolina's National Committee members were just on television and lined up to vote. 

According to Brent Woodcox of the North Carolina Republican Party, Chairman Linda Daves and National Committeewoman Dr. Ada Fisher previously announced they had planned to vote for South Carolina's Katon Dawson.  Woodcox was unaware of how National Committee man, state Rep. David Lewis, planned to vote.

UPDATE: 12:15 EST Current RNC Chairman Mike Duncan and Michael Steele are the top two vote getters on the first ballot.  Your blogger is crushed.  She cannot believe that the members of the RNC would return that man for another turn as our RNC chair.  Currently, we are guessing that Ken Blackwell will be the first to drop out.  As someone stated on Twitter, it is hard to see his followers going to Duncan.  Anuzis and Blackwell are the bottom dwellers.

UPDATE: 12:42 EST On second vote, ballots are red.  JoAnne Davidson, a who is running current chairman, Mike Duncan's campaign, according to a source, is doing an excelling job running a very fair meeting.

UPDATE: 12:56 Mike Duncan, & former Maryland Lt. Gov. Michael Steele are tied for first at 48 votes each, and Katon Dawson is in second place with 29.  Ken Blackwell has moved up to third at 19 votes.  

Your blogger expects to see the others to  drop out and the negotiating to continue.  KCC, along with every other conservative in the country, is praying hard that Mike Duncan is NOT elected.  He is part of the problem.  The RNC is voting with PAPER BALLOTS which proves why we lost the last election.  They know nothing about technology. 

UPDATE: 1:15 EST Ballots now being counted.  Conservatives nationwide crying for the ouster of Duncan.  KCC wants to know WHO in the RNC is supporting him and that those in their states should fight to send those national committee members home.

UPDATE: 1:24 EST Have switched over to the Fox News stream.  CSPAN has gone to something else.  Guess they don't care enough about conservatives.  3rd vote now happening.  Much speculating on how the vote will go down. 

UPDATE: 1:38 EST  3rd ballot Michael Steele first place with 51 votes, Mike Duncan 2nd place 44 votes, Katon Dawson 44 tied for second, Saul Anuzis 24, and finally, Michael Blackwell has 15.

UPDATE: 1:52 EST Real Clear Politics predicts at least 2 more rounds of voting.

UPDATE: 1:55 EST Leading conservatives are worried about Steele winning the post.  They say he is part of the Republican "main street" crowd and consider him a "squishy" moderate.  Not the conservative your blogger and others love due to stance on gun control.  If he wins, he needs to be reminded of 2nd amendment.

Most conservatives are, at this point, rooting for Katon Dawson of SC, and are hoping that Saul Anzis will make a deal to throw his followers to him.  They are willing to do anything to block the re-election of Duncan, and the election of Steele.  Conservatives want a leader who doesn't know how to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory (Mike Duncan).

However, Dawson has problems, too.  He was/is a member of a whites-only country club and many younger voters do not approve of that.  That could work against him.

UPDATE: 2:10 EST  What is taking the longest is that each member of the RNC must walk up to the podium, graduation style, to drop in their ballots.  Seems unorganized to me.  If I were an RNC member and had plane reservations, I'd be on the phone about now, cancelling them.  Time to make hotel reservations instead!

UPDATE: 2:13  Time to vote again.  Gees, this takes forever. 

UPDATE 2:19 Duncan addressing group.  He withdraws.  YES!  He notices "winds of change" and he mentions that the "results he wanted" are not there.  He says it "was an honor to work with President George W. Bush".  Your blogger thanks Mike Duncan for answering the wake-up call and quitting.  God bless America!  Holy cow!!!!

UPDATE 2:25 With Duncan out, he most certainly has thrown his people to Steele, one source says. 

UPDATE: 2:27 Four now in race: Steele, Dawson, Anuzis, and Blackwell.   After this ballot, your blogger predicts one more and then KCC thinks the race will be decided.

UPDATE: 2:42 Latest vote total: Dawson 62, Steele 60, Anzuis 31, Blackwell 15.  Time for Blackwell and Anzuis to think of getting out and making this a two horse race.  Many conservatives are complaining that the GOP needs a Black chairman so we can look like we "care" about minorities.  Your blogger thinks that choosing a chairman based on race would be for all the wrong reasons. We should be past race by now. 

More soon.  RNC is now in a proxy meeting.  More soon!

UPDATE: 3:10  Solid conservative Ken Blackwell has dropped out but has endorsed Steele.  It's a fight amongst three now.  Ballots are being passed out by the folks in the red hats.  These ballots are blue.  Looks like it could be a victory for Steele and not a true conservative.  Your blogger is not happy!

UPDATE: 3:15 Graduation time again. RNC members are walking to the podium one-by-one, in order of their State name, casting their votes.  This is probably the final ballot and your blogger is calling it for Michael Steele, fmr Lt. Gov of Maryland.  KCC will support the winner and is just happy it is not  former RNC Chairman Mike Duncan.  We'd have preferred someone more conservative, like Katon Dawson, but KCC has no vote.  

Steele is a fantastic speaker and conservatives on Twitter and nationwide are just happy that this is coming to a resolution.  He speaks well to different groups so we'll see what he has in store.

UPDATE: 3:20 Balloting over.  Ballot counting now.

UPDATE: 3:30 Steele ONE VOTE short of simple majority needed to win!  Some good person is holding out.  Imagine the king making going on now.  VC Jo Anne Davidson says they will be back from recess at 3:43. 

Your blogger ought to be able to muscle her son down for a diaper change in that amount of time!  :-)  He just hates them and is too busy for them.  

UPDATE: 3:31  Looks like Saul is dropping out!!! Race down to Steele and Dawson.  6th ballot will be the final one!

UPDATE: 3:48 6th round ballots have been distributed.  Roll call coming up next. Final ballot, thank goodness.

UPDATE: 4:01 That last ballot, Steele missed winning outright by six votes, not one.  Sorry folks.

UPDATE: 4:09 STEELE WINS OUTRIGHT.  Sources tell your blogger that members of the North Carolina delegation were pledged to vote for Katon Dawson on the first ballot and were then going to switch to Michael Steele. 

Your blogger hopes to see a better organized Republican Party, nationally.  She is thrilled to see Mike Duncan go.  We are getting new blood.  Steele is popular with the younger members of our party.  He's Steele IS now the man to lead our party to victory, and to speak to the former Reagan Democrats.  In North Carolina, they were known as "Jessecrats". 

Next up, are the other races on the bill.  Congratulations Michael Steele, the new Chairman of the Republican National Committee.  Liberals be afraid.  Be very afraid.

Your blogger thanks North Carolina's members of the RNC: GOP State Chairman Linda Daves, National Committeewoman Dr. Ada Fisher, and National Committeeman state Rep. David Lewis.  Lewis is texting KCC now.

First NC Bills Introduced

Several Bills were introduced in both legislative chambers on Thursday.  The "short titles"  are listed below.  Click on each link to read the details, and see who sponsored and co-sponsored each, and to which committee it was assigned. 

After clicking on the link below, you will arrive at the bill's detail page.  There, you may click on the bill's short title to view the actual bill and see the changes being made to it, as well as print it for yourself.   You may return to the page at any time to view any movement on the bill.

NC House

HB 2 Prohibit Smoking in Public and Work Places
HB 3 Disapprove Jordan Lake Rules 
HB 4 Good Faith Exception/Exclusionary Rule
HB 5 Increase Fire and Rescue Benefits
HB 6 Davie's Law/Humane Euthanasia in Shelters

NC Senate 

SB 2 Lottery School Capital Fund Formula 
SB 3 Smoky Mountains National Park Plate Changes
SB 4 Clarify Emergency Judge Qualifications
SB 5 Continue Crossbow Permit/Dealers & Manufac.
SB 6 Beach Plan & Ins. Rate & Deductible Stay  (This is a bill that conservatives have been waiting for and will be watching closely.  This is one of those "bad bills" that your blogger mentioned previously.)

SB 7 Allow Hunting on Sundays  (As a mountain biker, I am personally against this one.  In many places, this is my only day I can ride and hunters have all week to hunt.  I am a gun owner, am a member of the NRA, and my family are hunters, but I still like to ride for my health and riding off-road is loads of fun.  It's not fun to be accidentally shot.)

SB 8 Funds for CAP/MR-DD Slots
SB 9 Amend Peeping Tom Law
SB 10 New Hanover Annexation Moratorium
SB 11 DA/Asst DA Concealed Gun in Court House
SB 12 Ban Mobile Phone Use While Driving (This one should be interesting.)
SB 13 Injury to Pregnant Woman/Penalty
SB 14 Create Employment Safety and Security Committee

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NC House Republicans Begin Bumpy Road

As the North Carolina State Legislature went into session for the second day, the State House and Senate  adopted temporary rules of order on Wednesday,  while those bodies organized themselves.  Republicans in the State House protested the use of the 2008 "short" session rules due to technical reasons.   The old rules gave the Democrat majority an unfair advantage in preventing Republican Appropriations bills to the House floor for an up or down vote.

Your blogger listened in awe as Minority Leader Paul Stam (R-Wake), Rep. David Lewis (R-Harnett ), and Rep. John Blust (R-Guilford) gave passonate speeches, pleading for fairness. 

In return, Speaker Joe Hackney (D-Orange) simply told them that "they could work that out" in 30 days when the permanent rules are adopted.  No mercy.  No bipartianship that he promised just an hour earlier in his opening speech.  As predicted, he did indeed cut the Republicans off at the knees.

Thursday, after going through a 'first reading" or Introducing the five bills, the House then went through a series of silly "points of personal priviledges" where members took the floor could speak about anything.  In this case, much ribbing went on about a certain member's birthday and his age.  (Heck, your blogger would be proud if  to reach age 70.)  That's YOUR tax dollars at work! 

The House then adjourned less than 20 minutes after going into session at 11:00 a.m.  Meanwhile, the State Senate went about it's business more formally, probably because it's presiding officer, Lt. Governor Walter Dalton, is young and new to the job.  Though your blogger wasn't in the chamber personally, she is sure that he had Sens.Marc Basnight and Tony Rand whispering in his ear to help him out.

The bulk of the REAL work is all done in committees, not on the chamber floor.  That's where bills are argued and the leadership (all Democrats, cause YOU elected 'em) decide which bills come to the House floor.

Since this is Thursday, no doubt the legislators headed for the door and toward their cars as fast as they could, so they could get back to their districts.  We taxpayers had to pay for their trips to Raleigh and back, and your blogger would have like to have seen the session start on Monday night, instead of Wednesday.  Why not stay in town for the entire week?

But then, again, the citizens of Raleigh are thankful that they only suffered a short week with them in town. 

We'll continue to keep you updated. 

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NC GOP Chairman's Race Update

If you haven't been keeping up, there has been movement in the race for the post of party chairman of the North Carolina GOP. 

Former State Senator Fred Smithhas ruled out a run.  Long shot Marcus Kindley continues to campaign hard by visiting Republican auxiliary clubs across the state.

Meanwhile, former New Hanover county chairman Woody White has jumped in the race, backed by consultant Dee Stewart and others.  Additionally, Wake County chairman David Robinson has declared his intentions to run.

Lee County's Chad Adams continues to mull a run, as does former Congressman Robin Hayes, supported by former GOP executive director Bill Peaslee.

Current chairman Linda Daves, previously announced her intentions to step down at the end of her term

This race is getting interesting and the glad-handing will be interesting at your local county convention.  Your blogger wouldn't miss hers for all the tea in China. 

KCC will also be at the Cumberland County GOP Convention where she'll be speaking.  Depending on the day, KCC will also try to be on hand for the Carteret County convention. 

In other State GOP news, the North Carolina Federation of Republican Women will be holding their Winter Board Meeting in Research Triangle Park on February 6-7.  For more information, check out their website. 

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AFP Posts 2009 State Legislative Priorities

One of your blogger's favorite groups, the Americans for Prosperity (AFP), NC Chapter, has posted its 2009 Legislative Agenda on it's newly revamped website.  The site is clean, smart looking and easy to navigate. 

As a solid fiscal conservative, your blogger appreciates their stance in fighting all tax increases.  KCC  urges you to support their work via your donations and your participation. 

The North Carolina chapter, lead by Dallas Woodhouse (left, leading a Washington rally last Fall), and Chris Farr, is one of the top two chapters in the nation and your blogger is proud to be active with them. 

Thanks guys for all you do for our great state!   Your blogger looks forward to working with you this session on our common priorities in the North Carolina General Assembly.

Holy Book? (UPDATE)

In swearing in the members of the NC House of Representatives, Chief Justice of the NC Supreme Court, Sarah Parker, asked members to place hands on "their holy book". 

Even in North Carolina, the PC police are taking over. 

UPDATE: 3:11 p.m. 1/28/2009  After speaking with a Senate staffer, your blogger has learned that every member of the General Assembly received, as they do each session, a copy of the Holy Bible. However, members were told they could bring in any "holy book" they wished and could take their oath on it.

The Circus is in Town

Yes, now playing, under the big top, in Raleigh on Jones Street, the North Carolina General Assembly has come to town and the State Capital changes in ways one cannot describe while they are here.  

After following the Legislature for 24 years, your blogger has witnessed a press corps gone crazy, certain legislators who think they deserve certain seating privileges at restaurants, and a demanding bunch of lobbyists.   

Today, Wednesday, is the first day of the 2009 "long" session, and there are many bad bills on tap for conservatives this session.  We'll be keeping you on top of them, as well as others important to all North Carolinians.  We'll also closely be watching our new Governor, after her big move to the mansion on Blount Street.

The first order of the day will be the swearing in of the new members of the North Carolina General Assembly.  NC Chief Justice Sarah Parker will handle the honors for the House of Representatives, when the Legislature convenes at 12 noon. 

On the House calendar, there will be an election of officers, which will be a formality as they have been decided in advance by their respective caucuses.  Additionally, the majority Democrats will adopt the House rules, appoint officers, and then listen to opening speeches by the leadership.  Ditto on the Senate side.

Expect the usual nonsense about bipartianship by House Speaker Joe Hackney (D-Orange) shortly before he and his minions begin cutting the Republicans off at the knees.

In the Senate, new Lt. Governor Walter Dalton (D) will call the Chamber to order, despite the fact that the real power lies with Marc Basnight (Super D-Dare) and Tony Rand (D-Cumberland).  Associate Supreme Court Justice Patricia Timmons-Goodson will administer the oath of office and the previously mentioned Democrats will lead a vote on how the Senate is to be organized. 

With virtual one-party rule in both chambers, the Democrats can do whatever they want and the Republicans will have to stick together and hope to work out  compromises with friendly middle-of-the-road Dems.

Locate the House calendar here and the Senate calendar here.

This session, conservatives and Republicans have to be more vigilant than ever.  With so many bad bills expected, KCC will be asking you to call and write (not e-mail) your legislators often.  Despite the arm twisting by their leadership, your elected officials remember who elected them and they listen, so long as calls are polite and respectful.

We also have to hope that the GOP caucus sticks together, despite any differences, so that we can defend our freedoms and protect our rights.

More later.  Updates as they happen.

SarahPAC, the Official Political Action Committee for Sarah Palin Fans

Alaska Governor Sarah Palin (signing an autograph at Elon University, left) has started her Political Action Committee, SarahPAC. 

According to the website, the PAC is "dedicated to building America's future, supporting fresh ideas, and candidates who support our ideas for reform and innovation."

No doubt she will use this as a fund-raising vehicle for her Presidential bid in 2012.   Meanwhile, Palin has been busy working with top conservative leaders, to help remake the Republican Party into a more Reaganesque group.

Palin and your blogger are the same age and were teens when Reagan became President.  Thus, being a member of the "Reagan generation", Palin was greatly affected by his message of a stronger defense, a smaller government, and a supply side economy.  She seeks to return the party to those ideals and away from being a party of big government, as we had sadly become in more recent years. 

Perhaps SarahPAC will do just that. 

Your blogger is a member of a social networking group known as "Team Sarah" and it will be interesting to see the buzz about the PAC on that site.

Hat Tip: Gregory Flap Cole

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N.C. State Loses an Icon

I logged into and read my email with great saddness this morning.  I read where North Carolina State University's Kay Yow (left, giving the "wolf sign") had lost her long battle with breast cancer. 

Yow had an impressive run at State and her influence on her staff, and teams cannot be expressed in words.  She lead with her faith.  Once, I saw her in the Charlotte airport, and I asked her for an autograph.  She gave me the autograph, along with a Chapter and verse from the Book of Proverbs. 

Even as a young basketball player in the early to mid 1980s at New Bern Senior High School, I would try to watch Yow on TV as much as I could, to gleen knowledge from her game.  I watched how she ran her plays and how she treated her players on the sidelines.

Just 2 years ago, she released a childrens book, and I stood first in line to purchase a signed copy for my son.  I was so overcome with emotion, that I grabbed her hand, then realized that I should not have, for she was fighting cancer and her immune system was compromised.  I felt so guilty about that.

According to this post on GOPACK.com,

"...Yow led the U.S. women’s basketball team to a gold medal in 1988, directed her Wolfpack club to the 1998 Final Four and in 2002, became just the fifth female coach inducted into the James Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame."

Yow, 66, was in her 38th year of coaching.  She began the women's sports programs at NC State.  Read the full story here.

Monday's game at Wake Forest has been postponed.  Catch the details here.

Silence Today - Excitement Coming Tomorrow

Hello Conservatives and Loyal Readers,

Thank you for sticking with us while we were away, completing a move and getting settled in a new town.

Today, Tuesday, January 20th, your blogger is observing a day of silence.   She is frankly exhausted by the long media obsession over "the anointed one".  She is glad this day is finally here so that our new President can take his office and begin his duties.  However, we are not here to discuss politics in depth today.

KCC has been offline for quite a while, now.  However, as we are getting settled in our new quarters, we will begin regular reporting tomorrow, Wednesday, January 21st.  We look forward to being back, stronger than ever.  We look forward to your emails, tips, and general news.  We appreciate our contributors and readers.

We'll pick up where we left off, on "Beverly Watch", regarding our favorite new governor.  Regular reader, Frank Rouse, of Morehead City, has been providing interesting updates and we'll be using him as a contributor. 

Additionally, our crooked North Carolina General Assembly comes back into session next week.  Look forward to more fun, and antics as these guys and gals try to cover their tracks and try to convince you, the voter, that they are doing nothing wrong.  It's all legal....REALLY.

See you tomorrow.

Obama Supporters Desecrate American Flag in Baltimore

While the BO love train made it's way to our nation's capital, one of the last stops was nearby Baltimore, Maryland.   While there, Obama supporters apparently couldn't contain themselves and pasted the name and photo of "our" president-elect all over the American flag. 

Your blogger feels that these people are so emotional, they lose their minds and forget the rules of proper display of our national banner.  Read those rules here.

God bless us all. 

Hat Tip to fellow Twitterer Jeff Quinton of Inside Charm City.

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KCC Taking a Break To Move

Loyal Readers,

I'm getting emails, phone calls and letters wondering why this blog has been off line for so long.  Fact is, things have been rather crazy.  Serious problems were found in our home and we only had two days notice in which to move. 

So, our son and I have temporarily relocated to the beautiful beach town of Emerald Isle, North Carolina while we are having work done on our home in Raleigh. 

My husband is staying behind  to oversee the work being done, and  to work at his job in the Triangle area.  However, Katy's Conservative Corner will be back soon.  I first have to complete the basic tasks that come with any move, emergency or not. 

Once we get settled into a routine, expect daily dispatches on all our regular topics.  I'll be heavily covering the North Carolina General Assembly, stopping in personally about once per week.  There are a number of bills I'm interested in, along with the bills that we never hear about: those that are introduced but for whatever reason, never make it to the floor for an up or down vote.  We'll try to talk about more of those bills this session.

Thanks for being a loyal reader.  I look forward to your comments, whether you agree or disagree.  As always, commenting is a privilege, and must be on topic.  Off-topic, mean-spirited, or those attacking your blogger personally, are never tolerated. I have quite the thick skin, but consider it a matter of honor and policy, not to pay to let someone else attack me.  I pay for this blog myself and do not accept advertising.  (Occasionally, some kind soul will donate, but that is the only outside support I have ever received.)

Thank you again, and we'll see you online, in this space, soon!