I promised last week that I would share with you the results of the latest patent-pending Wikiwinkwink Political Report, courtesy of my colleague, Junior E. Lee, general manager of the Yarbrough Worldwide Media and Pest Control Company, located in Greater Garfield, Georgia. Not only is Junior one of the most highly-respected political analysts in the country, he is also a … [Read more...] about November 21, 2016: With Elections Over, Can Penguin Awareness Day Be Far Behind?
2016 Columns
November 14, 2016: Junior E. Lee Suggests Amendment One Strategists Should Be Sheep-Dipped
Dear Gov. Deal: I suspect you, like most Americans, are anxiously awaiting an analysis of last week’s political races from Junior E. Lee, general manager of the Yarbrough Worldwide Media and Pest Control Company, located in Greater Garfield, Georgia. As you know, Junior is a highly-sought after political analyst as well as a certified pest control professional … [Read more...] about November 14, 2016: Junior E. Lee Suggests Amendment One Strategists Should Be Sheep-Dipped
October 31, 2016: Skeeter Skates Puts The Real World In Perspective
One of the dangers of providing you with my opinions each week – besides not having a clue where to put commas – is that it is easy to lose touch with reality and start acting like all the media pundits who think they are so smart that their IQs should be measured with a yardstick. My momma didn’t raise me like that. One person who keeps me grounded is Skeeter Skates, owner of … [Read more...] about October 31, 2016: Skeeter Skates Puts The Real World In Perspective
October 24, 2016: Passage of Gov. Deal’s Opportunity School District Amendment No Sure Thing
In Georgia, it is a political fact of life that whatever the governor wants – no matter who occupies the seat – the governor usually gets. That is because the office controls a lot of money and patronage and can dispense or withhold either, depending on whether or not you support or oppose the governor. Gov. Nathan Deal wants passage of Amendment One, which will … [Read more...] about October 24, 2016: Passage of Gov. Deal’s Opportunity School District Amendment No Sure Thing
October 17, 2016: Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle Lays Out His Vision for Public Education
Once upon a time, there was a lieutenant governor in Georgia who later became governor. He had a vision for improving public education in the state. His name was Zell Miller. His vision was the HOPE scholarship, funded by the Georgia Lottery, which gives financial assistance to eligible students that attend our state’s colleges and universities. It has been a … [Read more...] about October 17, 2016: Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle Lays Out His Vision for Public Education