If heaven is prettier than the North Georgia mountains, I promise to change my sorry ways and to be a lot nicer in the future. Otherwise, I am going to ask God that if it is all the same with Him, would it be okay for me to just hang out somewhere in the vicinity of Dawson County for eternity, or until a white male Republican is elected mayor of Atlanta, which may be a lot … [Read more...] about Aug. 30, 2004: If This Isn’t Heaven, It Must Be The North Georgia Mountains
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Aug. 23, 2004: An Endorsement From Gov. Sonny Perdue? Thanks, But No Thanks.
Thank you for being here today. I am Gov. Sonny Perdue, and I have an important announcement to make that I believe will dramatically change the political landscape of our state for years to come. I am pledging the awesome power of the governor’s office, as well as my own personal prestige, to see that Republicans are elected throughout all 46 counties in the great state of … [Read more...] about Aug. 23, 2004: An Endorsement From Gov. Sonny Perdue? Thanks, But No Thanks.
Aug. 9, 2004: The Battle Between Good and Evil is All in My Mind
“Attention readers: Given a spate of comments in this space recently that I found to be rude and insensitive, I wanted to inform you that I have ordered Richard to visit the exquisite little Georgia Sea Grill on St. Simons Island and consume massive quantities of corn-fried shrimp. It is my fervent hope that a snoot full of shrimp will dramatically improve his attitude and … [Read more...] about Aug. 9, 2004: The Battle Between Good and Evil is All in My Mind
Aug. 16, 2004: More Unsolicited Advice for UGA President Michael Adams
Dear Mike: For several years, I have suggested that you would be well served to accept some sage advice from yours truly and that doing so might extricate you from the controversies that seem to swirl around you like fruit flies in a peach orchard. Because I received no response, I can only assume that (a) you didn’t know I had made this offer because you have better things to … [Read more...] about Aug. 16, 2004: More Unsolicited Advice for UGA President Michael Adams
Aug. 2, 2004: Has John Kerry Already Written Off Georgia?
According to political pundits who get paid big bucks to know this stuff, the Kerry-Edwards team has pretty much written off the state of Georgia as they begin their campaign for the White House. One political writer put it this way, “There’s not a snowball’s chance that the Democrats are going to give much time or attention to the state.” Hmmm. Is it because John Kerry … [Read more...] about Aug. 2, 2004: Has John Kerry Already Written Off Georgia?