Isn't it about time to try to make a rope?
Even if all the materials are available, making a rope is a challenging task. Read More
NC SPIN Posts by Joe Mavretic
Isn't it about time to admit dependence?
COVID-19 has revealed the truth that we are no longer and independent nation. We should have a national discussion on how we can regain it. Read More
Isn't it about time to plan an alternative to NC Highway 12?
Every nor’easter, named storm and hurricane will remind us that disaster is on the way and that kicking the can is not a solution for NC Highway 12. Read More
Isn't it about time to get rid of groping?
Now we need to know the acronyms ZGT, NCIDIOT and AURA to eliminate groping. Read More
Isn't it about time: To get ready for the blame game?
The pandemic blame game is getting ready to begin and each side will trot out their professionals, models, statistics and conclusions. Read More
It's time to compromise on Silent Sam
A good compromise leaves both sides a wee bit happy and a wee bit sad. Here's a compromise that could solve the Silent Sam controversy. Read More
Isn't it about time for all to become Americans?
Why is our government still trying to divide us, to classify us, to put each of us in some slice of a fictitious federal racial or ethnic pie? Read More
Isn't it about time to have a legislative response plan?
The executive branch of North Carolina government already has an effective emergency response plan, but why doesn't our legislative branch have one? Read More
Isn't it about time to talk about time?
The other day an attorney friend of mine reminded me the his time was money. That phrase has been around a long time. It occurred to me that we ought to turn it around and start saying thatmoney is... Read More
Isn't it about time to compromise on Silent Sam?
As I understand this mess, some want a statue (Confederate Memorial/Soldiers Monument/"Silent Sam") at McCorkle Place on the UNC-CH campus to go away, some want it to stay. Most could care less except... Read More
