Archive for June 2016
The Hillary and Donald Show
Fittingly, a polarized nation will have a polarized election between our two most polarizing politicians. It’s a real reality show, with voters telling one, “You’re fired,” and the other, “You’re President.” Trump can play his role in The Apprentice, and Hillary can reprise her bartender role from Saturday Night Live. As always, voters will judge…
Read MoreRemembering Barbara Buchanan
For those who remember the late Barbara Buchanan, Governor Jim Hunt’s long-time secretary and right arm, a memorial service will be held for her at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow (Friday) at Pullen Memorial Baptist Church in Raleigh. Here’s a link to the notice. And here’s a tribute I wrote (“Saint Barbara”) after she died last New…
Read MoreTranslating transgender
Right after the legislature rushed through HB2 and Governor McCrory signed it in the dark of night, a group of friends discussed the issue over lunch in North Raleigh. Male and female, ages 40 to 80, they included a retired judge, a couple of lawyers, several business and political consultants and a couple of family…
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