2006 Columns

The longer I hang around politics, the less I know. For example, former New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, one of the heroes in the aftermath of the 9/11 disaster, recently came to Atlanta to endorse Ralph Reed for lieutenant governor. That’s akin to Sam Nunn going to Dubuque to endorse the local school board chair. Why is a New York politician getting involved in the lieutenant … [Read more...] about May 22, 2006: Maybe Rudy Giuliani Needs To Bone Up On His Georgia Politics

I’m not sure how Republicans go about identifying potential candidates, but they might want to rethink their strategy. A few weeks ago, the Woman Who Shares My Name received an automated call from the GOP, asking if she would be interested in running for public office. That this call got through at all was nothing short of a miracle. If you are not — in this order — grandsons, … [Read more...] about May 15, 2006: Do Republicans Really Want The Woman Who Shares My Name Running For Office?

Congratulations to the geniuses responsible for the recent illegal alien demonstrations. You have created a backlash that is going to do much more harm than good to your efforts to win amnesty for the illegals or sympathy for their cause. In short, you have managed to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. Had you checked with me, I would have suggested you put away your … [Read more...] about May 8, 2006: Illegal Alien Demonstrations Causing More Harm Than Good

Okay boys and girls, let’s dip into the ol’ mailbag and see what readers have to say regarding my recent opinions on anything and everything. My column suggesting that flaggers have no chance of getting a public referendum on the old state flag drew an unusually muted response from a crowd that has been anything but muted in the past. I did hear from a couple of … [Read more...] about May 1, 2006: Flaggers, Yankees And Other Signs Of Hostility

That giant “WHEW” you hear is a collective sigh of relief that the 4,400 members of Georgia’s 48th Brigade Combat Team are coming home after more than a year of active duty in Iraq. Even as we speak, planeloads of our fellow Georgians are safely on the ground, and more are en route. Back home to black-eyed peas, collard greens, corn bread, hot showers, sweet tea, flush … [Read more...] about Apr. 24, 2006: Welcome Home To Georgia’s 48th Brigade Combat Team