The whole thing is about as meaningful as bifocals on a boar hog. It is a private party for politicians, special interest groups and assorted political junkies. No voters need apply. I generally defend politicians because the vast majority are first-rate people trying to do a good job. They put up with a lot of unnecessary abuse and stereotyping they don’t deserve. But … [Read more...] about Aug. 6, 2001: Allow me to offer a slightly different perspective on the redistricting session currently underway at the state capitol.
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Aug. 13, 2001: Maybe it’s my age or the dog days of summer,
...or maybe I am just having a bad hair day but I am fed up with political correctness. The majority of people in this country have been intimidated and paralyzed to the point that they are afraid to say anything lest some minority group be offended. This phenomenon has occurred because special-interest groups have learned how to manipulate the media, which, in turn, … [Read more...] about Aug. 13, 2001: Maybe it’s my age or the dog days of summer,
Jul. 30, 2001: Dear Kathleen Devere Worthley, welcome to the world.
We are glad you have arrived. I thought your Mama and Daddy had outdone themselves when they created corn-fried shrimp at the exquisite little Georgia Sea Grill on St. Simons Island, but you are without question their greatest creation. Your presence has been much anticipated. Things haven’t been going too well on the planet. I’m afraid those of us in charge have done a … [Read more...] about Jul. 30, 2001: Dear Kathleen Devere Worthley, welcome to the world.
Jul. 23, 2001: Doggone it. As much as it pains me to say so, I am going to have to plead guilty to a blatant case of obfuscation and adumbration.
In other words, I haven’t made myself clear. A few weeks ago, I observed that the Georgia state flag battle was over. According to my mail, the fight has only begun. In the interest of clarity, let me try again. Save your energy. The state flag has been changed. The old one is toast. Gone. Kaput. There will be no public referendum on the issue as there was in … [Read more...] about Jul. 23, 2001: Doggone it. As much as it pains me to say so, I am going to have to plead guilty to a blatant case of obfuscation and adumbration.
Jul. 16, 2001: As you know by now, the demigods at the International Olympic Committee have awarded the 2008 Olympic Games to that bastion of democracy, Beijing, China.
If you aren’t familiar with the location, it is the home of Tiananmen Square where tanks run over people holding views that differ from the tank commanders’ bosses. Lovely spot. China’s human rights record hasn’t been – well – spotless. But the IOC is confident that will change once they get the government to stop roughing up members of the Falun Gong spiritual group and … [Read more...] about Jul. 16, 2001: As you know by now, the demigods at the International Olympic Committee have awarded the 2008 Olympic Games to that bastion of democracy, Beijing, China.