Sometimes I think the state of Georgia exists in a plastic bubble, aimlessly drifting in an airless vacuum. This is from the dumb things politicians spend their time on file:
Tuesday, the House State Planning & Community Affairs Committee reported out a resolution that says the General Assembly nor the people of Georgia “consider themselves bound [...]
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Ralph Reed Is A No-Go For Congress In Georgia
March 10th, 2010 · No Comments · Democracy, Elections, Politics
I read a great piece on the boy wonder of shady Georgia politics, Ralph Reed yesterday. Reed apparently had decided to run for the open congressional seat vacated by Republican John Lindner. We can now all take solace in the fact that lil’ Reed has decided not to run:
Former Christian Coalition architect Ralph Reed, who [...]
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February Was Animals Gone Wild Month In Atlanta, Georgia
March 1st, 2010 · No Comments · Uncategorized
Not only did the month of February bring the ATL it’s first significant snow of the year, we were treated to an inexplicable breakout of Wild Kingdom through the city streets.
I can’t wait to see what the month of March has in store for the city. Probably a visit from the legendary “Tree Man.”
Where’s Your Birth Certificate Nathan Deal?
February 10th, 2010 · No Comments · Democracy, Political Fringe, Politics, Racism, Republicans
These birthers and tea partiers are giving license to every kook and politico moronic enough to dip their grubby paws into the waters of stupidity. Now Congressman Nathan Deal (R-GA) — running for governor in the state of Georgia– has decided to add his two cents. The congressman made some comments about President Barack Obama’s [...]
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MARTA Names Train Line Going Into Predominantly Asian Area Yellow Line. What?
February 9th, 2010 · No Comments · News, Racism
Who’s idea was this? From the AJC:
MARTA officials were warned by an employee before the name change last October that Atlanta’s burgeoning Asian community would find the term for the line to Doraville offensive.
While I’m sure there was no malice intended with this name change (Actually, I’m not really sure of that) this is a [...]
A View From Inside
January 8th, 2010 · No Comments · Off Topic
Snow in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Republicans Lament III
December 24th, 2009 · No Comments · Health Care, Political Fringe, Politics, Republicans
Tags: Georgia·Health Care·ideals·lament·Political Fringe·Republicans·Tea Party
Kasim Reed Is In
December 2nd, 2009 · No Comments · Democracy, Elections, News, Politics
Kasim Reed is the new mayor of Atlanta! Although a recount is in the offing, the former state senator is already preparing his transition team to tackle the major issues the city faces. First on his agenda: Finding a new police chief.
Here are the election results from last night:
Candidate Votes %
Kasim Reed 41,901 [...]
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Will The New Mayor Of Atlanta Stand Up?
December 1st, 2009 · No Comments · Democracy, Elections, News, Politics, america
We’re down to the wire in the race to elect Atlanta’s new mayor. Both candidates– Kasim Reed and Mary Norwood–are winding down their campaigns in this most contentious race. As of this writing, the race between the two is a statistical dead heat, with State Senator Reed making up a good amount of ground in [...]
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