“Oh, it’s a long, long while from May to December, But the days grow short when you reach September.” — September Song Congratulations, dear reader. Silly Season, aka, the 2010 political campaign, is nearing the end. Most of the wannabes have been shunted aside and we are in the short days of the campaign. On Nov. 2, it will all be over. Can December come soon enough? Georgia … [Read more...] about August 16, 2010: Thankfully, The Days Grow Short On Political Campaigns
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August 9, 2010: Even The Squirrels Think It Is Too Hot In Georgia
I love the State of Georgia better than apple butter, but sometimes the place can try my patience. Like right now. It is just too hot. How hot is it? The squirrels in my back yard used to scurry every time they saw me coming with my pump-action Red Ryder BB gun with the camouflage stock. Now, the little creatures line up and beg me to shoot them and put them out of their … [Read more...] about August 9, 2010: Even The Squirrels Think It Is Too Hot In Georgia
August 2, 2010: Georgia Tax Reform Council Has An Outspoken Leader
I had considered the recently-constituted Special Council on Tax Reform and Fairness for Georgians just so much political hooey until I saw who was elected chairman of the council: Adolphus Drewry Frazier, Jr. If tax reform is an immovable object, it is about to meet an irresistible force in A.D. Frazier. The 10 member body — which includes Gov. Perdue — is a blue-ribbon … [Read more...] about August 2, 2010: Georgia Tax Reform Council Has An Outspoken Leader
July 26, 2010: An In-Depth Look At The Recent Primary Results, Courtesy Of Junior E. Lee
As promised, I have the latest analysis of the recent primary results, courtesy of Junior E. Lee, general manager of the C. Richard Yarbrough Worldwide Media and Pest Control Company, located over a pool room in Greater Garfield. I almost missed my deadline because I couldn’t get Junior to answer the phone. He was shooting pool with the Bodine brothers, Roy and Leroy, and … [Read more...] about July 26, 2010: An In-Depth Look At The Recent Primary Results, Courtesy Of Junior E. Lee
July 19, 2010: Readers Respond To Vouchers While Junior Finishes His Analysis
What, you may ask, am I going to say this week about the primary elections? The answer: Nothing. I am going to let the political pundits natter and prattle, first. (Political pundits love to natter and prattle.) Once they have squeezed all the blood out of the election turnip and given us serious eye-glaze, I will provide you the most comprehensive analysis of the results, … [Read more...] about July 19, 2010: Readers Respond To Vouchers While Junior Finishes His Analysis