Should we repeal the 17th Amendment and return Senate selection to states
The piece argues against undoing the 17th Amendment, noting its century-old protections and practical concerns. It cites historic corruption risks under state-only selection, mentions gerrymandering and party majorities, and points to the 2013 amendment as a stabilizing change. It invokes Barney Fife to dismiss the repeal notion.
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Mike Huckabee
Arkansas
Mark Levin
Conservative Review
Washington
North Carolina
Trump
Senate
Henry Flagler
Florida
Mary Lily Kenan
Wilmington
Jesse Helms
Mayberry
Barney Fife
Thought of the Day by Sydney Harris
A quote attributed to Sydney J Harris urges taking time to rest even amid a busy schedule. It emphasizes balancing work and leisure as essential for well being. Harris, an American journalist, is cited as the source.
Cicero and NC motto offer lessons for leaders
Philosopher Cicero frames North Carolina values as being true to substance over show. He links the state motto esse quam videri to honesty, restraint, and historical insight, urging leaders to favor voluntary cooperation, long‑term thinking, and mindful policy over quick force or vanity. John Hood of the John Locke Foundation weighs in.
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NC Spin
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Dunkirk film stirs memory of a citizen driven victory
The Dunkirk evacuation showcased mass organization by civilians and allied forces, foreshadowing modern democratic war power. Christopher Nolan’s Dunkirk centers on soldiers and civilians, with minimal political context, yet highlights Churchill’s leadership and the mass effort that delivered Britain from peril. Michael Gerson’s commentary reflects on leadership, history, and the wartime resolve that defined the era.
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Dunkirk
Dwight Eisenhower
George Patton
Britain
Christopher Nolan
Winston Churchill
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