It looks like Major League baseball is about to go on strike again. “Work stoppages” in the Bigs are becoming old news as our heroes have walked out on us in 1972, ‘73, ‘76, ‘80, ’81, ’85, ’90 and most recently 1994, when the World Series had to be canceled. You would hope that the people involved in the game would understand that every time there is a strike, more and more … [Read more...] about May 20, 2002: Baseball on the Verge of Striking out
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May 13, 2002: To Governor Roy Barnes, State Capitol:
Dear Governor, I want to thank you for starting your re-election campaign so early. I figure that the more television commercials you run, the less airtime will be available for all the car dealers who scream and act like nincompoops. You are performing a real public service. I am puzzled about a couple of things, though. You have an ad that shows you as a child selling fruit … [Read more...] about May 13, 2002: To Governor Roy Barnes, State Capitol:
May 6, 2002: The Road to Hell is Paved With Good Intentions. Just ask BellSouth
My alma mater has been hit with a racial discrimination lawsuit, joining such esteemed victims as The Coca-Cola Company, Lockheed Martin, Home Depot, Georgia Power and Waffle House. Five blacks who either work for BellSouth now or did in the past, claim the company used “unvalidated tests in a discriminatory manner to deny African-American employees opportunity for … [Read more...] about May 6, 2002: The Road to Hell is Paved With Good Intentions. Just ask BellSouth
Apr. 29, 2002: Saudi Arabia Needs to Get With the Program
Saudi Arabia’s crown prince Abdullah, who runs a country that thinks we still live in the 14th Century, came to Texas recently to lecture President George W. Bush, on how to run his country. He told the president that if the United States doesn’t back off from its support of Israel, our relationship with the Arab nations would suffer. As far as the majority of Americans are … [Read more...] about Apr. 29, 2002: Saudi Arabia Needs to Get With the Program
Apr. 22, 2002: Look Out Georgia Drivers: Here Comes Zack!
My oldest grandson, Zachary, has just turned 15. (I know what you are thinking – this guy is too young to have a 15-year-old grandson. I agree.) Zack is now eligible for his automobile learner’s permit, which will allow him to drive on the Georgia autobahns with adult supervision. Fortunately, his mom and dad are good drivers and Zack is wise and possessed of abundant … [Read more...] about Apr. 22, 2002: Look Out Georgia Drivers: Here Comes Zack!