Senator Max Cleland must feel pretty good about his reelection chances. He recently voted against an amendment that would withhold federal funds from school districts that denied use of their facilities to the Boy Scouts. It passed anyway. I seriously doubt Sen. Cleland’s vote reflects the sentiments of the majority of his constituents. Maybe his consultants think there are … [Read more...] about Jul. 2, 2001: Some random thoughts on some random subjects:
2001 Columns
Jun. 25, 2001: Reflections on our Nation’s Birthday:
In case you haven’t noticed, this great nation of ours is having a birthday. She is 225 years old and doing just fine, thank you. She has survived foreign wars, civil wars and cold wars. Born in revolution and not given much of a chance to survive, the United States is today the freest, richest, most powerful and most compassionate country on earth. And the most envied. You … [Read more...] about Jun. 25, 2001: Reflections on our Nation’s Birthday:
Jun. 18, 2001: Tobacco products – especially cigarettes – have all the redeeming qualities of a fence post.
I smoked a cigarette once when I was at the University of Georgia. I was trying to be cool. I got such a bad case of heartburn that I never smoked another one. So much for being cool. According to the Communicable Disease Center in Atlanta, cigarette smoking is responsible for 90 percent of lung cancers among men and 79 percent among women. People who smoke two or more … [Read more...] about Jun. 18, 2001: Tobacco products – especially cigarettes – have all the redeeming qualities of a fence post.
Jun. 11, 2001: It is the end of an era.
My friend, former colleague and fellow Bulldog, Carl Swearingen, senior vice president and secretary of BellSouth Corporation is retiring. To the best of my knowledge, he is the last of a breed of managers raised up in the business by the legendary Jasper Dorsey and BellSouth will be poorer for not having any more of Jasper’s disciples around. For many years, Jasper Dorsey … [Read more...] about Jun. 11, 2001: It is the end of an era.
Jun. 4, 2001: If fish truly is brain food, then my cerebellum runneth over.
I have just swooped into the exquisite little Georgia Sea Grill on Saint Simons Island and devoured all the corn-fried shrimp I could get my hands on. Those little critters never had a chance. With a face covered in tartar sauce and a brain kicked into overdrive, I was seized with a stroke of genius. I have decided to embark on a whole new career. I am going to select … [Read more...] about Jun. 4, 2001: If fish truly is brain food, then my cerebellum runneth over.