N.C. Commerce Department's Trip To France Draws Critics (Democratics Support)

WRAL.com ^ | April 13, 2003

[11th_VA]

RALEIGH, N.C. -- The State Department of Commerce will lead a trade mission to Europe next month. The search for new industries and investments will include stops in France, a country opposed to the U.S.-led war in Iraq.

The trip is causing controversy.

[11th_VA]

They ought to hang this around the RATs necks ...

[Support Free Republic]

Hi mom!

[Shermy]

Barbara Allen of the N.C. Democratic Party calls statements against the trip "silly."

Silly? It's good foreign policy in the interests of the US.

Here's her e-mail:

ballen@ncdp.org

NC Dem Party Site

[Servant of the Nine]

This is outrageous.

So9

[hnorris]

I am so furious I cannot think. Governor Easley refused to go when President Bush paid tribute to fallen Marines at Camp Lejune. Even Senator Edwards went.

These North Carolina Democrats are nothing but evil, and they need to go to hell.

Please start Freeping, I beg you. Do it for the Children.

[citabria]

I am ashamed that our Gov is from NC!

Fregards,

[jwalsh07]

Perhaps they can manufacture the French tank killing surface to surface missiles in NC and then ship them to terrorists.

Morons.

[ncweaver]

Nothing Easley does surprises me anymore. Patrick Ballentine can beat him in '04 if he runs a smart campaign!

[mykdsmom]

Looks like it's high time for a FReepin for Mike, geez...it seems like this sleezebag is doing all he can to assure he WON'T get re-elected.

NC Ping! and FYI...

You may contact the Governor's Office by sending a letter to Governor Easley, by e-mailing the Governor's Office or by calling the Governor's Office at:

1-800-662-7952 valid in North Carolina only

(919)733-4240, or (919)733-5811.

The address for all correspondence is:

Governor Michael F. Easley
Office of the Governor
20301 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-0301

Fax: (919)715-3175 or (919)733-2120

MKM

[litany_of_lies]

Y'know, there's plenty of business to be had in Italy, Spain, Ireland, and Great Britain, guys. It might also be a good idea to visit the European economies that will prosper in the 21st century. Hint: They're in Eastern, not Western, Europe. If they get a clue they might even decide that the EU isn't worth it (hoping).

[litany_of_lies]

Y'all in NC have an immigration problem. It's obvious that way too many Northeasterners have moved down there and ruined your politics.

Close the borders!

[Terridan]

This trip should be publicized loudly in the media!!! How can ANY American, especially a government representative, even think of rubbing elbows with these scum? Let us tell them NO, and to go somewhere else or stay the hell home!!!

[kcvl]

Help!

[Constitution Day]

I am ashamed that our Gov is from NC!

The North Carolina governor is from my hometown of Rocky Mount, NC.
I'm ashamed to even admit that.

CD

[kcvl]

This is a note that I received from Barbara Allen...

IF YOU ARE READY TO PUT THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE IN NORTH CAROLINA OUT OF WORK , THEN I AM SURE TO YOU THAT IS NOT SILLY. DO YOU EVEN BEGIN TO UNDERSTAND WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF ALL THE CO. IN N .C. THAT ARE OWNED BY THE FRENCH WERE TO LEAVE?

[kcvl]

Barbara Allen responds...

[Constitution Day]

Jeez. Doesn't she know how to use Caps Lock?

Well, I admit I partly agree with that.
One French company that does employ people here in eastern NC, where I live, is Alcatel.

I cannot think of others offhand.

[Vinnie]

Y'know, there's plenty of business to be had in Italy, Spain, Ireland, and Great Britain, guys

But they went there last year.

The Riviera is beautiful this time of year.( wanna bet the wives are going too)