"North Dakota’s Politicians: Are Ethical Standards a Thing of the Past?"
MINOT, N.D. — Questions about ethics and transparency in governance are resurfacing among North Dakota’s elected officials, raising eyebrows about their adherence to laws meant to uphold integrity. To understand the current climate, one must reflect on history. A notable case is Billy Beer, a short-lived product launched in 1977, which capitalized on the notoriety of Billy Carter, the brother of then-President Jimmy Carter. The quirky marketing campaign quickly unraveled, with the company folding within a year. At that time, such ventures appeared scandalous, particularly since Billy Carter later became a registered foreign agent for … Read more