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Okay, boys and girls, it is time once again for Answer Man, that much-requested feature in which yours truly answers questions from his adoring fans. Let’s go right to the mailbox. Dear Answer Man: How did a pea-headed birdbrain like you ever get to write a column? You have the intellectual capacity of a screwdriver. — Several Hundred (at least) Readers Dear Several Hundred … [Read more...] about Jul. 26, 2004: What Time Is It? It’s Time For Answer Man

Here is some news to light your fire. A group of young people calling themselves Protest Warriors are going to protest the protestors at the upcoming Republican convention in New York City. They claim the left-wing loonies have hogged center stage for too long and the Protest Warriors intend to beat them at their own game. Their motto is “Fighting the Left and Doing it … [Read more...] about Jul. 19, 2004: Protest Warriors Take on Left-Wing Loonies

Dear Senator Miller: As you wind down an illustrious political career that spans almost a half-century, I want you to know how much I appreciate all the great things you have done for Georgia. In this day of sound bites and polling data and political consultants, you tell it like it is. Good for you. It might surprise you to know how many people ask me about you. I get … [Read more...] about Jul. 12, 2004: A Letter To Sen. Miller: Give ‘Em Hell, Zell

The primaries are upon us. Some interesting questions to ponder: Will Ambassador to Outer Space Cynthia McKinney alight on earth long enough to win the Democratic primary in the 4th Congressional district? Can former House Judiciary Chairman Tom Bordeaux, (D-Savannah), a staunch opponent of tort reform win reelection? Does anybody besides doctors, lawyers and insurance … [Read more...] about Jul. 5, 2004: Random Thoughts on Random Subjects

Ever wondered how many Georgia Tech fans are walking the earth? I would estimate 900 million, because that is how many have asked me when was I going to write a column explaining to them the civil war at the University of Georgia. Call me cynical, but something tells me Tech folks are less interested in knowing why everybody is mad at everybody else in Athens and are more … [Read more...] about Jun. 27, 2004: Explaining The State of Affairs at UGA To My Friends at Georgia Tech