In my opinion, the Republican Party in Georgia made a grievous error in 1996 when they denied Johnny Isakson the GOP nomination for the U.S. Senate. The reason for refusing Isakson the nomination was that some in the party thought him soft on the abortion issue. The party instead chose charisma-challenged Atlanta businessman Guy Millner, who promptly lost the general election … [Read more...] about Mar. 9, 2003: For Republicans It Is Deja Vu All Over Again
Mar. 2, 2003: Not to CBS: How’s This For Reality?
As if television programming wasn’t already dragging the bottom of the intellectual barrel, now comes word that CBS is working on a new reality series intended to confirm the lingering stereotype that everybody in the South lives on dirt roads and marries their cousins. The program is called “The Real Beverly Hillbillies.” According to the network, the idea is to take a poor … [Read more...] about Mar. 2, 2003: Not to CBS: How’s This For Reality?
Feb. 23, 2003: Flag Flap Requires Courage, Not Referendum
Governor Sonny Perdue is in a bit of muck with his proposed state flag referendum. As of this writing, the referendum will ask Georgians for a yes-or-no vote on the current and seriously ugly state flag, and/or a vote on two another choices: the Confederate battle flag, which was Georgia’s official flag from 1956 to 2001, or the pre-1956 state flag. This is to get around … [Read more...] about Feb. 23, 2003: Flag Flap Requires Courage, Not Referendum
Feb. 9, 2003: A Lesson in Unmitigated Gall
Attention, class. Today we will be discussing gall. Specifically, we will focus on a particular strain known as unmitigated gall. Before we begin, however, let’s review the chapter on the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. I know that comes under the category of ancient history, but since many of you have demonstrated an abysmally short memory, you need a reminder of that … [Read more...] about Feb. 9, 2003: A Lesson in Unmitigated Gall
Feb. 16, 2003: Some Random Thoughts on Some Random Subjects
Fat jokes are strictly forbidden in this space -- except for Ted Kennedy. Therefore, the announcement that Gov. Sonny Perdue is going on a diet is a legitimate news story. Word is that Perdue decided to slim down after being informed by his staff that the four major food groups are not peanut butter, ice cream, banana pudding and chocolate. (Oops! How did that fat joke get … [Read more...] about Feb. 16, 2003: Some Random Thoughts on Some Random Subjects