From Daycare Drama to COVID Cover-Ups: Allen Mashburn Joins The Show

Mandates Revealed: The Unmasking of North Carolina's Political Scene

Welcome to "Mandates Revealed," where we strip away the political pretense and expose the true colors of North Carolina’s political landscape. Strap in, folks, because today's ride will be scorching and eye-opening.

The Grand Political Theater

With legislators in short session and a presidential election, North Carolina's political scene is as chaotic as ever. And as if the night couldn't get any busier, we dive straight into the latest budget debacle. The NC House's budget is a farce filled with items from Governor Roy Cooper’s wishlist. $135 million for FREE daycare for all, anyone? Federal dollars weren't enough during COVID, and Cooper and House Republicans think this cash grab should continue. Margo, our astute co-host, questions why we’re babysitting on taxpayer dollars. 

Misplaced Values in Government Funding

Subsidizing daycare when middle-class families in Western North Carolina can’t fulfill basic gas and grocery needs? Classic. Then there’s the lunacy of spending millions on “studying learning loss” at UNC, an institution widely known for its Marxist leanings. It sounds like money well spent... not!

Let's not forget the $7 billion increase in K-12 public funding—a 25% year-over-year increase. 

But don’t worry; that's just Republican leadership selling out to Democratic ideals. We’re practically in California now, handing out subsidies for ballet and the arts like a socialist utopia. 

Republican leadership’s daydream of turning our beloved state into a bearer of “Democrat things” has everyone scratching their heads. 

Why indeed, Speaker, why indeed?

The Ignorance Continues

When you think it couldn’t get worse, Sloan and Margo delve into the murky waters of the NC Department of Revenue HR Director scandal. Yes, a REAL felon is apparently within our ranks, and he was appointed by none other than Governor Roy Cooper.

The irony is thick, as HR people who enforce rules are now under scrutiny themselves for harassment—how original.

The COVID Charlatan Chronicles

Next, we explore the DC COVID hearings, showcasing the scientific charlatanism that ruled the day. Scientists who once wielded power, spewing out government-backed lies and shutting down dissent, now face retractions and disgrace.

Oh, science—the political kind—where you bear no responsibility for the aftermath. Watch as Congressman Josh Hawley pries out a Biden scientist’s feeble defense about not controlling what happened post-publication.

We see  just how detached these so-called experts are from the real-world impacts of their “work.”

Alan Mashburn Weighs In

Enter Alan Mashburn, the former Lt. Governor candidate and contributor at The Blaze. Here is a man who knows firsthand the devastating consequences of political and bureaucratic overreach.

Mashburn recounts the unbearable restrictions placed on families during the pandemic, vividly remembered through his own experience of battling to see his dying father in a nursing home.

It’s a somber reminder of how liberty was sacrificed on the altar of fear, with governors like Cooper wielding unchecked power.

The Importance of Local Elections

Mashburn serves up a stark awakening: the paramount importance of local elections. As the first line of defense against tyrannical state and federal mandates, local officials—county commissioners, sheriffs, and school boards—play a critical role. Ignore them at your peril.

Title IX: From Protection to Perversion

Now, onto the bureaucratic nightmare known as Biden’s Title IX update. This isn’t about equality—this is about forcing a radical gender ideology onto students. Imagine boys in girls’ sports and shared spaces, all under the guise of inclusivity. Due process gets tossed out the window too, making it easier than ever for false accusations to ruin lives. 

Yet, North Carolina's Republican-led initiatives provide a glimmer of hope by enacting measures that uphold due process and protect students.

The Perpetual Struggle for Liberty

Wake County’s librarians are clamoring for funds to update their collection with more “modern” titles—a euphemism for pornography-laden content masquerading as literature.

The outrage is palpable; why should taxpayers fund this drivel? Especially in a county already swimming in resources.

Battleground 2024: The Stakes Couldn’t Be Higher

The blog wouldn’t be complete without hammering home the critical need for vigilance in the 2024 elections. Josh Stein—or the "Gavin Newsom of the East"—must be kept far from the governor’s chair. His track record as AG shows he’s more interested in playing political games than serving the people of North Carolina.

The same goes for AG candidate Jeff Jackson, who needs to stick to something more his speed, like TikTok content creation.

Mark Robinson, Dan Bishop, and a slate of true conservatives are our best bet for reclaiming the state. And let’s talk turnout—recent primary participation was abysmal. We need feet on the ground, carloads of voters showing up, and everyone taking responsibility to drive change.