By Donald S. Conkey – There are two dates this week that are embedded in my mind as much as my birthday. December 15, yesterday, is a date I share with all Americans. And it should be a date special for all Americans because it was on this date in 1791; 219 years ago yesterday that America’s Bill of Rights was ratified and became the foundation for all those freedoms … Read more...
Elizabeth Edwards’ One Wish – Column No. 1046
By J. Randolph Evans – Every year about this time, folks – young and old – think about all the things that they wish for. Politicians wish for more power. Presidents wish for better approval ratings. Companies wish for more customers. And people wish for more jobs. Amidst it all, there is often a brutal reminder that puts everything back into perspective. While most people wish for many things, people … Read more...
Take time to ‘Smell the Roses’ and enjoy family
By Donald S. Conkey – Tribune columnist Dick Yarbrough, in a recent column, quoted his successful friend Benjamin Porter several times regarding taking time in mortality to “smell the roses” and to spend time while still in mortality with family and friends. The quote that touched me was “Smell the roses, and that’s not just a flip phrase, and tell your family and friends that you love them while you … Read more...
December 7, 1941: A day worth remembering
By Donald S. Conkey – With each passing year, as more and more World War II veterans pass away, fewer Americans remember December 7, 1941, or the fear it engendered in those of us then living. I remember well where I was when we first heard the news that Pearl Harbor had been bombed by the Japanese Imperial Navy – with nearly 3000 Americans killed. It was the first time … Read more...
Thanksgiving: A different, special kind of national holiday
By Donald S. Conkey – Thanksgiving is a unique and different American holiday. Its uniqueness is because it is distinctively American with it roots sunk deep into America’s early history, reaching back to the Pilgrims who landed at Plymouth Rock in 1620, and who, being grateful to their God for their survival held a feast of thanksgiving.
America’s national holiday, Thanksgiving, is different because of all of American’s national holidays … Read more...
Georgia Women Leading Political Parties – Column No. 1044
By J. Randolph Evans – Two women led their respective political parties in Georgia into the 2010 election cycle. They were the chairs of the Georgia Republican Party and the Democratic Party of Georgia. It was the first time this has happened in Georgia history. Next year, both political parties will hold conventions and elect party officials heading into the Presidential elections in 2012. Here is what convention delegates will … Read more...
The new House can restore sanity, but will they?
By Donald S. Conkey – The 2010 election is over with Republicans making major gains as they take control of the House of Representatives. And the liberal press is already asking if the Republicans are willing to compromise with Obama, suggesting if they don’t there will be gridlock or a possibly government shutdown. The war for America’s soul continues with both parties already geared up for the 2012 presidential election.… Read more...
2010 Elections Were Nothing New – Column No. 1041
By J. Randolph Evans – In case anyone missed it, there was an election on November 2, 2010. So, here is how it works. Americans let elected officials govern. Every so often, elected officials get confused about what this means and start to believe that indeed they have the power. So, Americans remind them about who has the real power in this country. Sometimes, the reminders are subtle, gentle reminders. … Read more...
Can our generation do less?
By Donald S. Conkey – Now that the election is over and, for the most part, we all know which political party will guide America through the crisis America is now encountering there will be those who will say it’s up to them (Congress) now to fix America. How dangerous that thinking is. The war for America’s soul is just beginning. Remember it took a strong leader, George Washington, and … Read more...
Freedom is not bestowed, it is achieved – vote Tuesday
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...
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...