By Corey Thompson, filed in CAUTION, Corey Thompson on Sep.12, 2009
The following is the answer key for the U.S. History Quiz that was distributed at the Union County Tea Party. It was produced as a courtesy of CAUTION (Common Americans United To Inspire Our Nation)… Tea Party Quiz Answers (by Corey Thompson, “The Thirsty Quill”) 1) C: Rattlesnake Play [...] READ MORE
By Corey Thompson, filed in Corey Thompson, General on Sep.10, 2009
Yeah, I know…it’s been a while. Since mid-June, my rants and ramblings here at ‘The Quill’ have gone very, very quiet. My posts this summer were few and far between, and in some cases, absent altogether. Yet at long last, the beloved ‘Quill’ hath returned to defend the downtrodden and g [...] READ MORE
By Corey Thompson, filed in Announcements, CAUTION, General on Aug.17, 2009
“Common Americans United To Inspire OUR Nation” Due to the overwhelming turnout at our CAUTION meetings each Monday night, we have outgrown our previous location! The day/time will stay the same: EVERY Monday night, 5:45-7:15(ish). Many folks begin showing up around 5:30 for a “Meet and G [...] READ MORE
By Corey Thompson, filed in Announcements, Healthcare on Aug.11, 2009
HEALTHCARE REFORM. ANSWERS. Please join us for a Healthcare Reform Town-Hall meeting including a panel of experts that will be available to answer your questions about healthcare reform and H.R. 3200, “America’s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009”. Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 Time: 7: [...] READ MORE
By Corey Thompson, filed in General, Healthcare, Kristie Chapman, RN on Aug.11, 2009
Kristie Chapman is a Registered Nurse, Healthcare Advocate, and gifted writer from Charlotte, North Carolina. She serves as our “resident expert” on all things related to Healthcare here at “The Thirsty Quill.” Kristie’s personal blog, “A Scarlet Stethoscope,” is loaded with additiona [...] READ MORE
By Corey Thompson, filed in Alec Macaulay, Education, General on Aug.05, 2009
Alec Macaulay is a graduate of Duke University and an alumni of Teach For America. After serving for two years in an inner city Charlotte school, Alec has returned to Duke where he is currently completing his Masters in Teaching. Alec is passionate about education policy and its impact on the fu [...] READ MORE
By Corey Thompson, filed in Garrett Jackson, General on Jul.30, 2009
***(Editor’s Note: Garrett Jackson is a Columnist for “The Thirsty Quill.” A self-described Libertarian, Garrett is an educator from Lawton, Oklahoma, where he is also a writer and investigative reporter for his personal blog, known as “The Lawton Town Crier” (www.lawtontowncrier.com) [...] READ MORE
By Corey Thompson, filed in Corey Thompson, General on Jul.27, 2009
“Fighting Alongside The Free Market Warrior” By: Corey Thompson, “The Thirsty Quill” Yesterday I attended the protest outside of Concord Mills in support of Free Market Warrior (FMW), a business that operates a kiosk inside the mall. By now, you’ve probably heard about the issue surroundi [...] READ MORE
By Corey Thompson, filed in General, Patrick Bobbins on Jul.22, 2009
Patrick Bobbins is an economic analyst and contributor for “The Thirsty Quill.” He is employed in the financial industry here in Charlotte, and graduated from UNCC this past May. Patrick is a strong Conservative in his political views, and will offer his insight here at ‘The Quill’ from tim [...] READ MORE
By Corey Thompson, filed in General, Healthcare, Kristie Chapman, RN on Jul.22, 2009
Kristie Chapman is a Registered Nurse, Healthcare Advocate, and gifted writer from Charlotte, North Carolina. She will serve as our “local expert” on all things related to Healthcare here at “The Thirsty Quill.” Kristie’s personal blog, “A Scarlet Stethoscope,” is loaded with addition [...] READ MORE
By Corey Thompson, filed in General, Healthcare, Kristie Chapman, RN on Jul.20, 2009
Kristie Chapman is a Registered Nurse, Healthcare Advocate, and gifted writer from Charlotte, North Carolina. She will serve as our “local expert” on all things related to Healthcare here at “The Thirsty Quill.” Kristie’s personal blog, “A Scarlet Stethoscope,” is loaded with addition [...] READ MORE
By Corey Thompson, filed in Corey Thompson, General on Jul.16, 2009
Just prior to July 4th, Charlotte Tea Party Organizer Matthew Ridenhour commissioned “The Thirsty Quill’s” Corey Thompson to write a list of modern day grievances on behalf of the Conservative movement. It was to be written in the same style and form as the original Declaration of Independence [...] READ MORE
By Corey Thompson, filed in General, Healthcare, Kristie Chapman, RN on Jul.12, 2009
Kristie Chapman is a Registered Nurse, Healthcare Advocate, and gifted writer from Charlotte, North Carolina. She will serve as our “local expert” on all things related to Healthcare here at “The Thirsty Quill.” Kristie’s personal blog, “A Scarlet Stethoscope,” is loaded with addition [...] READ MORE
By Corey Thompson, filed in General, Healthcare, Kristie Chapman, RN on Jul.12, 2009
Kristie Chapman is a Registered Nurse, Healthcare Advocate, and gifted writer from Charlotte, North Carolina. She will serve as our “local expert” on all things related to Healthcare here at “The Thirsty Quill.” Kristie’s personal blog, “A Scarlet Stethoscope,” is loaded with [...] READ MORE
By Corey Thompson, filed in Corey Thompson, General on Jul.05, 2009
Last week, Charlotte Tea Party Organizer Matthew Ridenhour commissioned “The Thirsty Quill’s” Corey Thompson to write a list of modern day grievances on behalf of the Conservative movement. It was to be written in the same style and form as the original Declaration of Independence [...] READ MORE