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A couple of Republicans have twitted me good-naturedly about my prediction on these pages that incumbent Governor Roy Barnes would easily defeat GOP candidate Sonny Perdue. As is my wont, I have taken their kidding in my usual magnanimous and gracious style, choosing not to suggest that if they got a shot of truth serum, they would confess to being totally stupefied that their … [Read more...] about Dec. 1, 2002: The Fearless Seer Strikes Again

Some leftover political observations to go along with all the leftover turkey…. Here is a good example of why Sen. Max Cleland is history. One constituent, a lifelong Democrat, called Cleland’s office for help with the Veterans Administration. He was told the senator couldn’t help, even though Cleland once ran that organization. In frustration, his constituent called … [Read more...] about Nov. 24, 2002: Of Max & Scouts & Babs & Bill

Once again, we find ourselves being threatened by those noted theologians, the al-Qaida, who are warning of future attacks on our country. Why? I’m not sure. Maybe it’s because we let women vote and wear lipstick. Even though we are approaching the holiday season with thoughts of “peace on earth and good will toward all men,” I find these scumbags and the people who tacitly … [Read more...] about Nov. 17, 2002: Behind the Rhetoric, a Chance for Friendship

While clearing my desk in preparation to analyze the recent elections, I received this request from a reader. Stop picking on the French, he said, and instead write about something that “fills your heart with deep and abiding joy.” Good idea. Here is a thought that infuses me with about as much deep and abiding joy as the old ticker can stand. Now that George W. Bush has … [Read more...] about Nov. 10, 2002: Looking Back on the Elections

You may have missed this bit of news, but the world is coming to an end. I thought you would want to know. The announcement comes straight from the New Lighthouse sect, a religious cult in France. I don’t know about you, but I listen carefully to anything the French say. They only work six days a month, so that leaves them plenty of time to drink wine and analyze things … [Read more...] about Nov. 3, 2002: Have You Heard? The World is Coming to an End