Before I launch into my diatribe, a few facts: I was born in Georgia, as were my parents and grandparents and all but one of my great grandparents. Two of my ancestors fought for the South in the War Between the States. There may have been others, but I don’t know. In my family, looking back has never been as important as looking ahead. Now the diatribe: In the recent … [Read more...] about Mar. 7, 2004: Hey, Flaggers! What About the Other 98.5 Percent of Georgia’s History?
Feb. 29, 2004: You Heard It Here First: Ralph Nader is Ready to Rumble
It is a great honor for me that our newest presidential candidate, Ralph Nader, has graciously agreed to sit for an exclusive interview. DY: Mr. Nader, thank you for your time. I know that you have a lot of catching up to do if you are to overtake President Bush and his Democratic challenger, who looks to be John Kerry. RN: Before I answer your questions, are you or this … [Read more...] about Feb. 29, 2004: You Heard It Here First: Ralph Nader is Ready to Rumble
Feb. 22, 2004: Kahn Column Has David in a Dither
My recent musings about the gentlemanly Larry Walker (D-Perry) retiring from the Legislature and the return of the slash-and-burn politics of new State Democratic Party Chairman Bobby Kahn would have been confined to one column, but a public rebuke from David Worley, former Democratic state chairman and perennial also-ran for public office, necessitates further comment. I … [Read more...] about Feb. 22, 2004: Kahn Column Has David in a Dither
Feb. 15, 2004: How to Teach Creation in Georgia’s Schools
In the beginning, God created earth. He stepped back and looked at what he had done and said, “I think I can do better than this,” so he created heaven. When he finished, God said, “That’s more like it. I am going to call it ‘Georgia,’ and just to make sure nobody forgets where heaven is, I am going to create Ray Charles so he can sing ‘Georgia on My Mind’ and remind … [Read more...] about Feb. 15, 2004: How to Teach Creation in Georgia’s Schools
Feb. 8, 2004: Georgia’s Political Landscape Changes: Walker Leaves, Kahn Returns and So Does John Rocker
If you like your politics raw and partisan, you will be happy to know that Bobby Kahn is back in the saddle, locked and loaded. If you prefer civility in the political process, the fact that longtime state Rep. Larry Walker (D-Perry) is retiring after 32 years in the General Assembly — 16 as House majority leader — cannot be good news. Kahn, former chief of staff to Gov. Roy … [Read more...] about Feb. 8, 2004: Georgia’s Political Landscape Changes: Walker Leaves, Kahn Returns and So Does John Rocker