By Donald S. Conkey – In my nearly 83 years there have been few years when there were no wars, or rumors of wars going on somewhere in the world. The United States of America was either directly or indirectly involved in nearly all of these wars. And in nearly all of these wars large numbers of human beings, of every race, religion and ethnic background, were enslaved. They were … Read more...
Monthly Archives: October 2010
Sonny Perdue In Review – Column No. 1039
By J. Randolph Evans – As Georgians consider their new governor, here are a few thoughts on the current governor. No governor in Georgia history has changed Georgia’s landscape more than its 81st governor – Governor Sonny Perdue (and Georgia has been the home to some rather flamboyant and colorful governors).
For most folks, it is difficult to imagine the Georgia that existed before Governor Perdue. To fully appreciate it, … Read more...
Understanding America is voting for its freedoms
By Donald S. Conkey – As America closes in on November 2 and as the battle for America’s constitutional soul rages on rhetorically, all across America, it would be easy for one to wonder if America will even survive the great divide that has, and continues to tear at the heart of our beloved country, a country founded on the principles of personal freedom and liberty by men inspired from … Read more...
Can You Hear Me Now? – Column No. 1038
By J. Randolph Evans – “We want our country back.”
This has become the rallying cry for people across the United States heading into the important midterm 2010 elections. The question is, what does this mean? Certainly, there are those who want to make it about a lot of things that it is not.
Oddly, the media and political insiders think that it is about a time gone by and … Read more...
You, the one, can change America on November
By Donald S. Conkey – The first amendment of the U. S. Constitution begins with these words: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; …” Powerful words! How often have you ever pondered what this ‘land of the free and home of the brave’ would be like today without these powerful words, words that have been held inviolate for over 223 … Read more...
Choose well November 2, choices have consequences
By Donald S. Conkey – If you missed last Sunday’s Cherokee Tribune editorial page you should retrieve it and take a long hard look at it. The three main stories were titled: A Warning, but will we heed it?; To Obama’s chagrin, young people are Getting Serious; and, Country getting off course by marginalizing God. Each article had a stern message for all Americans, including those of us living in … Read more...
Forget Tidal Wave, Tsunami – Column No. 1036
By J. Randolph Evans – Already, people are talking about what went wrong for Democrats in the 2010 midterm elections and the elections have not even happened yet. Absent a dramatic shift in the political tides, there will be many explanations and most of them will be right.
Many Democrats will undoubtedly blame history and they will, in part, be right. Historically, the party in power in the White House … Read more...