Observations©
By Donald S. Conkey
Is America actually being turned upside down? There are those who think so. They believe America is being turned upside down because America has turned away from the freedom founding principles that the Founders founded America on. Others then ask why Americans would allow this to happen. The answer, of course, is because few American know our true history or have taken the time … Read more...
By J. Randolph Evans
So, just how fast can things move in the modern political climate of unrest with the help of the internet’s instant connectivity, a little bit of money, and some cable news coverage? The answer is very fast, and it is changing the face of American politics.
The latest example of this mini-movement phenomenon is the Occupy Wall Street gatherings. Although this ‘movement’ now consistently makes some … Read more...
By Les Dunaway
This morning about 6am, as I do each week day, I read the Financial Times “Asia: AM” which looks at what’s happening in the Asian and European markets. The top story was “EU reaches agreement on Greek bonds”.
The top line on the “agreement”, which has not been agreed-to by anyone at this point, is that all holders of Greek-debt bonds will get new bonds – whose … Read more...
Observations©
By Donald S. Conkey
When does one stop learning? Never, if you want to survive! This is why I titled this column “Continuing to learn – line upon line.” We live in an ever changing world, and to stay abreast of this ever-changing world one must, regardless of age or gender, continue to learn. And that can be a challenge – a stumbling block for many people.
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By J. Randolph Evans
Governor Nathan Deal has changed the face of state government in Georgia. Most folks see a different picture (Governor Deal in the place of Governor Sonny Perdue) hanging in government buildings around Georgia and think that is the new face. Yet, some of the most significant changes involve new faces in key government positions throughout state government.
Interestingly, unlike some of his predecessors, Governor Deal has … Read more...
There’s no such thing as a free lunch? True. Not even with the natural abundance in the Garden of Eden as described in Genesis was lunch totally free. Adam and Eve had to go get it to have it. Lunch didn’t come to them.
Just as true, there’s no such thing as free government.
That simple, immutable, inescapable fact is a major factor in why there is no such thing … Read more...
Observations©
By Don Coakley
Last week my column extolled the beauty of our Eagle Watch community and how that beauty brings solace to one’s mind and soul. I suppose we all wish life’s problems could be resolved so simply; by looking out over the fairway of a golf course into a distant mountain range. But we also know life’s challenges cannot be solved so easily. After all life is … Read more...
By Les Dunaway
I’ve read the Wall Street Journal most every weekday for 20+ years. Being a money junky, I also read Forbes, Financial Times, … Over the past few weeks, when we’ve had some of the worst market swings in memory, the discussion has recognized that the world, not just the US, is hanging on the edge of a really nasty depression. That’s to be expected and isn’t news … Read more...
By J. Randolph Evans
Okay, it is officially political chaos out there. For months, Republicans have flirted with having a ‘frontrunner’ for the GOP nomination. Sometimes, the ‘frontrunner’ has not even been a candidate – like Donald Trump and Governor Mike Huckabee.
There have been ‘if she or he ran’ frontrunners like Governor Sarah Palin and Governor Chris Christie. There have been the ‘comings and goings’ of various candidates as … Read more...
By Les Dunaway
The Occupy Wall Street demonstrations have brought up a subject that needs more scrutiny. A member of the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission, who dissented from the report, summarizes what happened in the Oct 12th Wall Street Journal.
Judging from the squealing from the left, below, he struck a nerve. Take a look a these videos, in light of what we know now, and see if … Read more...
By J. Randolph Evans
Justice George Carley turned Georgia judicial elections upside down with a single decision this week. Here is what happened.
2012 was shaping up as a pivotal election for Georgia’s judiciary. On July 31, 2012 (Georgia’s Primary Election), Georgia voters would elect a majority of Georgia’s seven Supreme Court justices.
Placing four justices on the same ballot at the same time carried significant implications. It meant that … Read more...
By Les Dunaway
We lost a great one today – Steve Jobs lost his long battle with cancer. Our world is poorer without him. [WSJ] [Forbes]
I want to talk, not about the Mac or the iPad or … that Steve and his coven of heavy-techies created, but rather a basic principle the Macs have followed.
Open the box
Plug in the cord
Turn it on… Read more...