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G_j

(40,570 posts) Wed Jul 3, 2013, 04:13 PM Jul 2013

Does anyone really give a shit about NC? [View all]

these threads were posted today:

Hundreds of abortion rights advocates have flooded the halls of NC's Legislative Building

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10023157727
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North Carolina Outdoes Texas, Bans Abortion and Islamic Law in Same Confusing Bill

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10023160250
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NC: bill that allows companies to withhold the chemicals they use in fracking

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10023160170
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NC Numbers of shame

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10023157286
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North Carolina First State To Eliminate Federal Unemployment Benefits

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=3156964

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Does anyone really give a shit about NC? [View all] G_j Jul 2013 OP

People do, just that we have a lot of news today nadinbrzezinski Jul 2013 #1

Well, I suspect the people who live there do. ananda Jul 2013 #2

Really makes you wonder Peacetrain Jul 2013 #3

Yes. NaturalHigh Jul 2013 #4

I do. WorseBeforeBetter Jul 2013 #5

Those of us who do not live in NC, but rather far away in California cannot do anything about NC JDPriestly Jul 2013 #66

Oh, I understand. Like I commiserated for WI... WorseBeforeBetter Jul 2013 #76

I do. Buzz Clik Jul 2013 #6

Yup. KamaAina Jul 2013 #7

The rush WovenGems Jul 2013 #8

I've thought about the same thing myself... ms liberty Jul 2013 #12

It's revenge AlbertCat Jul 2013 #20

You got that right G_j Jul 2013 #82

I've wondered that myself. It just seems like they're on a frickin' RAMPAGE!!! calimary Jul 2013 #25

I too take it very personally AAO Jul 2013 #46

You're not ranting anything that I myself haven't ranted, too. calimary Jul 2013 #102

Now that's what I call a rant! All of it completely true to my experiences. AAO Jul 2013 #130

OMG!!! Now where'd you find that sweet little photo? }:D calimary Jul 2013 #131

You actually seem quite restrained for a mama bear. AAO Jul 2013 #136

Thanks! };D calimary Jul 2013 #137

a bit harsh, I know G_j Jul 2013 #9

Well, it all depends... ms liberty Jul 2013 #10

Yes, South Bashing is rampant.... AlbertCat Jul 2013 #21

I've wondered if that was part of it. KoKo Jul 2013 #26

Sadly Liberals and Progressives are a minority in the South and have to live under GOP rule but that YeahSureRight Jul 2013 #62

What do you want the rest of us who don't live there to do? AlbertCat Jul 2013 #71

I have always known my entire life the South was a miserable place to exist and yes I did live YeahSureRight Jul 2013 #79

Of course, I live here. octoberlib Jul 2013 #11

NC has an interesting history. And, it's not South Carolina, Texas or Mississippi... KoKo Jul 2013 #34

Is there still a lot of infighting in the state party? octoberlib Jul 2013 #49

Yes. Note that strong Democrats are destroyed by the right in the South. JDPriestly Jul 2013 #68

Everyone read post 34!! Yes KoKo is exactly right!!! bluemarkers Jul 2013 #75

kr HiPointDem Jul 2013 #13

Time to bring back the Regulators KamaAina Jul 2013 #14

wow G_j Jul 2013 #16

I'm not, either KamaAina Jul 2013 #17

I suppose I have then G_j Jul 2013 #29

Also... AlbertCat Jul 2013 #27

Thank you for this bit of NC History. It's an interesting state... KoKo Jul 2013 #39

Kicked and Recommending! n/t sheshe2 Jul 2013 #15

Thanks to the TEArrany Party! Coyotl Jul 2013 #18

I do. Even if good people live on the "wrong" side of a line on the map is no reason not to care pampango Jul 2013 #19

Many do plus me Iliyah Jul 2013 #22

I think we all should whether we live there or not. rl6214 Jul 2013 #23

Oh yes....big time! NRaleighLiberal Jul 2013 #24

I do! MynameisBlarney Jul 2013 #28

Everyone should care if they are following the GOP tactics in 2013 SleeplessinSoCal Jul 2013 #30

About as much as they do about Kansas. MuseRider Jul 2013 #31

Agree they focus on the Tool..Art Pope...but he's connected to ALEC & Koch... KoKo Jul 2013 #53

You are there? MuseRider Jul 2013 #94

Thanks for your perspective "Muse Rider." Yes...they swooped in when KoKo Jul 2013 #107

I bet our lovely Sec of State has been visiting with regularity. MuseRider Jul 2013 #109

It's hard going back and working with them for me...but, there are so KoKo Jul 2013 #112

NC tried to ban the Tesla sales from the state...so far that bill hasn't passed... Tikki Jul 2013 #32

You've got that backwards jeff47 Jul 2013 #110

How is that fair...you can't tell me there isn't some rich guy in NC who ordered a Maserati or... Tikki Jul 2013 #114

Well, the law is from a very long time ago, so it's not targeting Tesla jeff47 Jul 2013 #115

So someone can go to California and buy a Tesla and then register it in NC and all. Tikki Jul 2013 #117

What is NC? HipChick Jul 2013 #33

North Carolina KamaAina Jul 2013 #41

I try not to go south of the Potomac HipChick Jul 2013 #48

Y'all ought to go some time KamaAina Jul 2013 #52

I try not to go south of the Potomac AlbertCat Jul 2013 #73

And there is a large part of the problem MuseRider Jul 2013 #96

I do. I chose to live here. Not in Alabama or Mississippi or South Carolina mnhtnbb Jul 2013 #35

We all should, Heathen57 Jul 2013 #36

Does NC? After The Special Election Gay Marriage otohara Jul 2013 #37

That was a disgusting vote. WorseBeforeBetter Jul 2013 #127

OMG He's Sick otohara Jul 2013 #129

Sing away, young-uns, but VOTE! WorseBeforeBetter Jul 2013 #132

Moral Monday rules! And solidarity to Occupy Raleigh! n/t Fire Walk With Me Jul 2013 #38

It's a Good Crowd down there...Very Diversified. KoKo Jul 2013 #43

I love hearing this! Keep kicking ass and WIN! Fire Walk With Me Jul 2013 #51

Yes, and please keep posting about it. roody Jul 2013 #40

me :( stuntcat Jul 2013 #42

Not yet. AtheistCrusader Jul 2013 #44

I think you will see lots of posts about gay issues, abortion, etc. merrily Jul 2013 #45

I've been following the Moral Mondays protests, but Ilsa Jul 2013 #47

NICE...thanks..and question WHY NC is not in the headlines... KoKo Jul 2013 #60

NO Because it is a state issue and belongs in the state group YeahSureRight Jul 2013 #50

Was Wisconsin a state issue? KamaAina Jul 2013 #54

and it belongs in the WI group too YeahSureRight Jul 2013 #57

Because it is a state issue and belongs in the state group AlbertCat Jul 2013 #74

well that was rude of you YeahSureRight Jul 2013 #81

And #50 wasn't? WorseBeforeBetter Jul 2013 #86

No my post did not include a personal attack. YeahSureRight Jul 2013 #124

It was still rude, personal attack or not. WorseBeforeBetter Jul 2013 #126

PLUS ONE! nt Enthusiast Jul 2013 #134

Speak for yourself demwing Jul 2013 #90

This seems to be what they want. MrSlayer Jul 2013 #55

This seems to be what they want. AlbertCat Jul 2013 #78

No. If people don't want this, then why did they vote for these people? MrSlayer Jul 2013 #85

So then what? Don't discuss it? Lex Jul 2013 #92

So it IS bragging and face rubbing then? No surprise. MrSlayer Jul 2013 #99

"but don't act like this isn't exactly what the majority want or voted for" Lex Jul 2013 #103

I don't know. MrSlayer Jul 2013 #106

"No one expects better from the state." Lex Jul 2013 #111

Reality is reality. MrSlayer Jul 2013 #122

The field is empty because Lex Jul 2013 #123

Actually, the majority of the people didn't vote for these assholes octoberlib Jul 2013 #116

This rush to pass radical right wing laws tiredtoo Jul 2013 #56

We should all care about NC. formercia Jul 2013 #58

Y'know...they did it to themselves. aquart Jul 2013 #59

You know NOTHING ABOUT THIS.... KoKo Jul 2013 #61

Mayhap. I've been wrong before. aquart Jul 2013 #65

Does the name Art Pope ring a bell????? AlbertCat Jul 2013 #83

A billionaire has only one vote unless you give him yours. aquart Jul 2013 #89

It just not that simple. AlbertCat Jul 2013 #104

Plus one! Democrats do not have an entire TV network dedicated to right wing lies. Enthusiast Jul 2013 #135

North Carolina Democrats need to get out and educate people. JDPriestly Jul 2013 #63

We've always been here...but circumstances and "stuff" from our own Dems KoKo Jul 2013 #70

I can't believe we survived Jesse Helms' G_j Jul 2013 #98

Heh. How exactly does that happen while the airwaves and newspapers are saturated Doctor_J Jul 2013 #80

North Carolina Democrats need to get out and educate people. AlbertCat Jul 2013 #84

Democrats were in control of the state for a century octoberlib Jul 2013 #118

I Love the Mountains & Waterfalls of North Carolina Martin Eden Jul 2013 #64

Kasich Khomeini is putting it to Ohio. bearssoapbox Jul 2013 #67

Yes. Solly Mack Jul 2013 #69

Yes. kentuck Jul 2013 #72

What would you suggest we do about it? Doctor_J Jul 2013 #77

stop voting in republicans for a start n/t lordsummerisle Jul 2013 #93

Umm...no one on this board votes for Republicans Doctor_J Jul 2013 #95

It wasn't meant as an accusation lordsummerisle Jul 2013 #97

This is a NC Post those here didn't vote for Repugs..unless there are KoKo Jul 2013 #105

Well, OK lordsummerisle Jul 2013 #108

I suggest we are all in this together G_j Jul 2013 #101

that doesn't answer my question Doctor_J Jul 2013 #113

I moved there yesterday for a job tabbycat31 Jul 2013 #87

Glad you're here! nt octoberlib Jul 2013 #119

Thansk tabbycat31 Jul 2013 #133

Perhaps Carolinians of the Northern persuasion... KansDem Jul 2013 #88

Just got on, G - this is all about GOP gerrymandering their way into ruling NC blm Jul 2013 #91

Here is another link about something good going on in N.Carolina tiredtoo Jul 2013 #100

A message to the NC General Assembly octoberlib Jul 2013 #120

She sums up my angst quite nicely. Bravo. NC_Nurse Jul 2013 #128

Anybody out there ? SamKnause Jul 2013 #121

I haven't been on DU much lately but yes I am watching this TBF Jul 2013 #125