Archive for May, 2012
Georgia’s 2012 Raucous State Convention
By: J. Randolph Evans
On May 18 and 19, 2012, over two thousand Georgia Republicans gathered in Columbus, Georgia for its state convention. Republicans actually gather three out of every four years in caucuses and conventions.
In odd-numbered years, Georgia Republicans elect their officers and governing committees, including the chairman of the Georgia Republican Party. In Presidential election years, Georgia Republicans meet to elect delegates to the Republican National Convention. They also elect their Republican National Committeeman and National Committeewoman (Georgia’s representatives on the Republican National Committee).
I am SO OVER “austerity”!
By: Les Dunaway
The term austerity has been misused hundreds of times daily for months now! It annoyed me the first time, as calling a leg a tail always does.
If you call a tail a leg, how many legs has a dog? Five?
No, calling a tail a leg don't make it a leg. Abraham Lincoln
It’s reached the point where I’ve got to talk about this latest foray into politically correct.
Moving Forward on Education and Criminal Justice
By: J. Randolph Evans
Now that the dust has settled on the 2012 Georgia General Assembly, Georgians can look back and see what their legislators and Governor did for 40 legislative days. Unlike years past, under both Democratic and Republican governors, the 2012 General Assembly Session appeared calm. There were no eruptions of wild rhetoric, political playground fights, or staged political theater with shackles or props. Instead, there was just work – lots and lots of work.
Yes, there were occasional disagreements between Republicans and Democrats over some issues, and even occasional disagreements between Republicans and Republicans. Yet, those disagreements were just that − disagreements. Where the issues could be worked out, the House Leadership, Senate Leadership, Governor, and Minority Leadership tried to sort it out. When the disagreements could not be worked out, there was a vote and the majority carried the day.
How Long to the Meltdown?
By: Les Dunaway
How long will it be before the US can no longer pay it’s debts? This is, how long before we become Greece? The following chart shows projections out through 2017 – based on current policies.
Women Could Change Presidential Politics
By: J. Randolph Evans
With less than 180 days until the General Election, no one can predict what will happen on November 6, 2012. In fact, any one that says that they know what will happen probably knows the least about what comes next.
In the election for President, the campaigns of President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney will focus their efforts on framing the choice for Americans. After all, the framing of the question will more likely than not decide how the election turns out.
