Might it have something to do with the odd beach-front land deal Don Carrington uncovered? All the familiar pieces are in place: Mike Easley, developers, sweetheart deals, and raw, brute power.

There is no rule of law in North Carolina.

Update: You can hear first hand from Carrington and Carolina Journal managing editor Rick Henderson on the Easley scandals tomorrow at the Marriott Charlotte Southpark. Details here.