By: J. Randolph Evans
The 2011 session of the Georgia General Assembly was “Year 1.” Now, that can mean different things to different people. For example, for Governor Nathan Deal, it was “Year 1” of 4.
Year 1 for a new administration is filled with both opportunity and limitation.
In Year 1, a new administration gets a fresh start, beginning with a brief honeymoon period. So, a new governor presumably … Read more...
By: J. Randolph Evans
Thankfully, the war in Iraq has come to an end. Thankfully, America’s troops have come home from Iraq for Christmas. Yet, many more continue to serve in Afghanistan and other dangerous places around the world. No one can thank these young women and men enough for their dedicated service to our country. Yet, the two most underused words in the world are “thank you.” So often, … Read more...
By: J. Randolph Evans
Ever wonder how judges get to be judges in Georgia?
Well, in Georgia, there are two ways to get to be a judge. First, get elected. Second, get appointed.
Getting elected is pretty straightforward. Georgia elects its judges. Anyone who meets the legal requirements for being a judge can qualify with the Georgia Secretary of State during the qualifying period and appear on the ballot. It … Read more...
Just The Numbers, Mam
By Les Dunaway
On Wed, the 14th, Reuters published an excellent summary of the situation in Italy. From my reading, you can apply the same lessons to Greece, Portugal, Spain, France and (possibly) England.
When I read it, I got chills because all that’s required for it to describe our country, in a few years, is to change some names. We are not as far … Read more...
Just The Numbers, Mam
By: Les Dunaway
The announcement by major world banks that they’ll funnel money to European banks is the latest step in the saga of “Let’s borrow more money so we can keep spending”. Only, this time it’s “Let’s print money we don’t have and loan it to people who won’t pay it back at cheap rates so they can keep spending.” [read] [read… Read more...
Observations©
By Donald S. Conkey
How many of the last two generations remember, or even care that yesterday was the 70th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, the day America entered World War II, a war that caused the destruction of 50 million people. Eighty years before that, in 1861, America’s Civil War began with the shelling of Fort Sumter in South Carolina.
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There can be no doubt that all of us are very proud of the young men and women who wear the uniforms of our country. As I write this on the 70th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, we are reminded of the huge sacrifices these Americans have made on our behalf for 235 years. Our freedom and liberty are a direct result of … Read more...
By: J. Randolph Evans
Mistake #1: Climate Change Does Not Exist.
Both creationists and scientists agree – the climate has changed over the history of planet Earth. The Bible describes a time when it rained forty days and forty nights leading to a flood. Noah built an ark packed with animals to survive. Scientists describe times when the planet was completely frozen at one time being Snowball Earth with … Read more...
By John Douglas
The Occupy Wall Street (OWS) movement is moving into its third month across the country. While the original goals of the group may have had a bit of merit, their tactics and stubborn refusal to work with those they attack and to seek real solutions exhibits their true colors, anarchy and destruction.
… Read more...By: J. Randolph Evans
Last year, Georgians elected justices on the Georgia Supreme Court andjudges on the Georgia Court of Appeals. Next year, Georgians willlikely elect three justices on the Georgia Supreme Court and more on theGeorgia Court of Appeals.
During the last two weeks, one of those courts gave Georgians a freshand important reminder of just how much Georgia courts can affect thelives of Georgians – especially some of … Read more...
Just The Numbers, Mam
By Les Dunaway
Well the suspense is over – what little suspense there was.
“Super Committee Says It’s Unable to Agree on Debt Reduction Deal“
We all knew that Boehner got rolled on the debt limit deal. [read] [read] [read] He should have asked Bush I about trusting Democrats. At least, he called Obama out … Read more...
By J. Randolph Evans
Okay, it is that time of year again. On Saturday, November 26, 2011, the Georgia Bulldogs will line up to take on the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. It is truly one of the best rivalries in America. In anticipation of that game, here are a few observations from a bulldog.
Now, what can really be said about folks devoted … Read more...