Let’s dip into the mailbag today, boys and girls, and see what is on the minds of discerning readers. Our first letter comes from George E. of Bonaire: Dear Dick: I recently retired and am a great admirer of yours. I would like to invite you to Bonaire to participate in our First Annual Anvil Float. You will really enjoy it. I will personally tie an anvil around your neck, … [Read more...] about April 4, 2011: From Anvil Floats To Paradise: Readers Want To Know
March 28, 2011: To Governor Nathan Deal: Your Go-To Guy Is Only A Phone Call Away
Dear Governor Deal: I’m sorry I haven’t written you before now. I don’t want you to think that I am not interested in your progress. My observation is that you seem to be doing well early in your first term. I have heard many nice things about you. Our state’s most quotable politician, Rep. Earl Ehrhart (R-Cobb) says he has already had more dialogue with you in the short … [Read more...] about March 28, 2011: To Governor Nathan Deal: Your Go-To Guy Is Only A Phone Call Away
March 21, 2011: School Vouchers Example Of Hodgepodge Approach To Public Education
It is not a beautiful day in Mr. Rogers’ neighborhood. Sen. Majority Leader Chip Rogers (R-Woodstock) saw his beloved school voucher bill bite the dust this session. Groused Mr. Rogers, “We want to ignore the fact that our schools are failing. I’m going to have a hard time defending this one.” Not really. Mr. Rogers, maybe public schools are failing because you and your … [Read more...] about March 21, 2011: School Vouchers Example Of Hodgepodge Approach To Public Education
March 14, 2011: Junior E. Lee Analyzes Upcoming Presidential Campaign
Junior E. Lee is a Great American by birth and a Son of the South by the grace of God. You may recall that it was Round or Square Polls, Inc. that first reported that everybody is leaving the Northeast because it snows there year-round and all their buildings are rusted and falling down. Junior says Republican candidates will court the Southern vote even though we will have … [Read more...] about March 14, 2011: Junior E. Lee Analyzes Upcoming Presidential Campaign
March 7, 2011: Tax Reform Head Calls Legislative Efforts ‘Obscene’
A.D. Frazier is not a happy camper. My friend and former Atlanta Olympic colleague spent last summer chairing the Special Council on Tax Reform and Fairness for Georgians, a 10-member council appointed by Gov. Sonny Perdue, Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle and House Speaker David Ralston. The group was charged with gathering the opinions of Georgians across the state and turning their … [Read more...] about March 7, 2011: Tax Reform Head Calls Legislative Efforts ‘Obscene’