A few weeks ago I wondered aloud what liberals think about a number of issues — and why — and asked them to let me know. A lot of them did, although I got more mail pooh-poohing liberal-think, which makes me wonder if liberals may be a vanishing species — kind of like the snail darter. The responses ranged from preachy and self-important to thoughtful and considerate. One … [Read more...] about Mar. 27, 2006: Liberal Readers Say My Column Has Gone To The Dogs
Mar. 20, 2006: UGA and Yale Share a Common History, But Not Much Else
You may not know this, but the University of Georgia, the oldest state-chartered university in the nation, located in Athens, the Classic City of the South, enjoys a common bond with Yale University. Abraham Baldwin, a Yale graduate, helped establish Franklin College (today's University of Georgia), and served as the institution’s first president. The North Campus of UGA, the … [Read more...] about Mar. 20, 2006: UGA and Yale Share a Common History, But Not Much Else
Mar. 13, 2006: BellSouth Has Gone and Taken My Loyalty With It
Well, knock me over with a rotary-dial telephone! My alma mater, BellSouth, has been purchased by “The New AT&T,” aka SBC, aka Southwestern Bell, one of the seven original Regional Holding Companies, created at the divestiture of “The Old AT&T” back in 1984. Plans are to move the headquarters of the company to San Antonio, Texas, although Gov. Sonny Perdue says he is … [Read more...] about Mar. 13, 2006: BellSouth Has Gone and Taken My Loyalty With It
Mar. 6, 2006: Trying To Understand My Liberal Friends
Okay, I am going to give most of you the day off. The rest of you need to pay close attention. You have some work to do. A lot of you I know like a book. That comes from almost a decade of responding to your letters and emails on a variety of subjects. You’ve told me in no uncertain terms that you don’t like watching cowboys kiss each other. In fact, watching the media gush … [Read more...] about Mar. 6, 2006: Trying To Understand My Liberal Friends
Feb. 27, 2006: Advice to Legislators: Don’t Insult Our Intelligence
I had planned to write a column this week on the bizarre decision by the Bush administration to turn over management of six of our major ports to the wonderful folks at the United Arab Emirates. You remember the UAE, don’t you? This country was one of only three to recognize the Taliban as the legitimate government of Afghanistan. It was also home base for two of the Sept. 11 … [Read more...] about Feb. 27, 2006: Advice to Legislators: Don’t Insult Our Intelligence