Before we get started on today’s topic, let me first say a word about the voters of Georgia’s 4th Congressional District flushing our Ambassador to Outer Space and her blabber mouth down the political toilet: Good riddance! (Oops! That’s two words.) Now that we have that out of the way, let’s talk about your participation in an upcoming column. Like most of you, I have been … [Read more...] about Aug. 14, 2006: Your Chance To Participate In An Interview With Muslims
Aug. 7, 2006: A Stroll Down Memory Lane With Some Outstanding Georgians
Please forgive me while I take a short stroll down Memory Lane. I’ll be back to my usual cranky self next week, I promise, but today I wax nostalgic. Nobody loves gigging politicians more than I do, but occasionally I need to be reminded that Georgia has been blessed with some outstanding leaders over the years. I was with a group of them last week. Some of the names may be … [Read more...] about Aug. 7, 2006: A Stroll Down Memory Lane With Some Outstanding Georgians
Jul, 31, 2006: Speaking Southern A Great Advantage In Dealing With Iran’s Leader, Bless His Heart
According to recent news reports, that little weasel who runs Iran — the one who looks like he ought to be ironing shirts in a dry-cleaning plant — has decreed that foreign words can no longer be used in his country, as if that is the biggest thing on his mind these days. If I were him, I would be more concerned about Israel getting a belly full of his saber-rattling jive-talk … [Read more...] about Jul, 31, 2006: Speaking Southern A Great Advantage In Dealing With Iran’s Leader, Bless His Heart
Jul. 24, 2006: Primary Results Indicate November Elections May Be Going To The Dogs
The state primary elections are history — with the exception of a few runoffs — and that means we get a brief respite from all the mud-slinging political ads on television. Now it’s back to screaming car dealers and commercials about medical problems that shouldn’t be mentioned in a family newspaper. Better enjoy it while you can. You know that the political strategists are … [Read more...] about Jul. 24, 2006: Primary Results Indicate November Elections May Be Going To The Dogs
Jul, 16, 2006: Why I Passed Up The Olympic Festivities For A Picnic
It was a typically hot, steamy summer day in Middle Georgia, and one I will never forget. The occasion was a parade and picnic for the citizen-soldiers of Georgia’s 48th Brigade Combat Team and their families, courtesy of the good people of Dublin and Laurens County. It was America at its very best. I was asked to participate in the festivities. I considered it so much of an … [Read more...] about Jul, 16, 2006: Why I Passed Up The Olympic Festivities For A Picnic