Republican idiocy

Howard Coble's retirement dinner brought out a bunch of statewide and local GOP dignitaries even if it didn't bring in any big bucks

The High Point Enterprise was leaked a copy of the email and other information reported to be preliminary financial numbers on the event. The information was provided by an anonymous source.
The information provided a list of revenue generated totaling $13,000. But total expenses amounted to $17,296, according to preliminary accounting provided to the Enterprise. The expenses included the dinner, a band and use of a piano and printing of programs.

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Oh how they claim to be the party of fiscal responsibility, but they must not have learned their numbers.

The assault on the English language continues unabated:

On Sunday, though, the official Twitter account of North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory tweeted with pride that the patches on the green jackets were made in the Tar Heel State – and made double-bogey in the process.

“Great to see the patches on the infamous green jackets at @The_Masters are made in Weaverville, NC!” McCrory’s account tweeted.

But the green jackets aren’t exactly infamous – infamous, according to Merriam-Webster, means, “having a reputation of the worst kind; notoriously evil.”

This was not a typo. Apparently whoever wrote this Tweet was under the impression that "infamous" meant "really famous," something a 3rd grader might get confused, if he or she had been avoiding homework.

We'll start with a fine example of ineffective government:

Teacher pay task force report lacks specifics, gets chilly reception from teachers, lawmakers on panel http://t.co/i4WAA7g7MJ #ncga #ncpol

— WRAL Gov't Coverage (@NCCapitol) April 14, 2014

Here's at least part of the problem:

The GOP thrives on power, except when they're expected to do the right thing:

Wait what?!?! N&O: NC commission appeals ruling giving it authority to halt coal ash pollution http://t.co/E8r82nT5qw #ncpol #coalash

— Justin Guillory (@JFGuillory) April 8, 2014

Their allegiance to Duke Energy is breathtaking:

We'll start out with a healthy dose of election year madness:

SEANC's PAC is proud to endorse Bob Rucho for Senate District 39 (R-Mecklenburg). Vote on May 6. http://t.co/CPj6HoIhR7 #ncpol #ncga

— SEANC (@SEANC2008) March 31, 2014

Can I just go ahead and throw up right now? Thank you. Speaking of throwing up:

"If I didn't have to waste so much time thinking up lies to tell you, I might get something done."

Lawmakers publicly aired their frustrations with a string of problems at Wos' agency, from difficulty getting budget data to IT problems affecting Medicaid providers and patients alike, and said it could jeopardize their willingness to move forward with the governor's Medicaid reform initiative. Wos responded that her agency is being "micromanaged" by state lawmakers.

Asked to clarify, Wos said federal and state requirements for reporting are onerous, and lawmakers' additional requests for information are an extra burden.

"We beg – ask only what you need from us and not more. We have an incredible amount of reports that we have to present to you," Wos said. "Set your goals, set your expectations and allow us to get there," she told the panel, "allowing people to do what they need to based on their portfolios once you establish what you would like."

Errr...what? On second thought, don't even try to explain it, because that will just make things worse.

Heading for a runoff:

Trouble for #NCGOP as Senate Nomination to Challenge Hagan Gets Complicated http://t.co/MBZEyRc6k4 #ncpol #ccot #tcot #tlot #teaparty #anon

— Asa Michael Johnson (@SCforthePofT) March 25, 2014

And when it does deteriorate into an extended political brawl, the NC GOP can thank outside elements:

We'll start out with some nasty business:

#NCGA Moffitt asks Turner to drop election bid. Challenger says no, files ethics complaint http://t.co/JXNrULYsKd #ncpol

— NCBlondes (@NCBlondes) March 14, 2014

A simple recounting of the story's details, which generates this:

This is what sending a conservative lawyer to Congress will get you:

Bills like H.R. 2804 will make sure that the people always pay the price. #NC13 #ncpol Deregulation efforts caused the #coalash problems

— Virginia Conlon (@Conlon4NC) March 11, 2014

Justice for the corporations, not the people.