Opinion

Vote Mom for President

Rick Ryckeley's picture

That’s right; I’m delving into the world of politics. Since the Bozos we now have in Washington are doing such a stellar job, I figured it was about time someone who knows really how to run things got into office.

That person is not Gingrich, Romney, or even the current occupant of the White House. Nope, none of them get my vote. This year, I’m voting for Mom. And by the end of this article, you’ll agree. Read More»

Okra,rattlers, deacons, and gorloks

David Epps's picture

Growing up In Kingsport, Tenn., I played football for the Redskins of Ross N. Robinson Junior High School.

Well, in the eighth grade I mainly rode the bench. I actually started as an offensive center in the ninth grade. Our crosstown rivals were the Warriors of John Sevier Junior High. We would all meet up at Dobyns-Bennett High School where those who continued to play would join forces as the Indians. Read More»

Presidential rerun: Empty promises

Cal Thomas's picture

Summertime is usually when TV networks air repeats of shows we’ve already seen. In his State of the Union Address last week, the president got a five-month jump on the summer season by re-running a class-envy video he has broadcast more times than local stations have shown episodes of “The Andy Griffith Show.”

Instead of a credible assessment of the state of the union, which is not good, the president delivered a slightly toned down campaign speech. We heard more of the same about how “the rich” aren’t paying their “fair share” in taxes. Read More»

Mascot politics

Thomas Sowell's picture

Dr. Victor Davis Hanson’s quietly chilling article, “Two Californias,” in National Review Online, ought to be read by every American who is concerned about where this country is headed. California is leading the way, but what is happening in California is happening elsewhere— and is a slow poison that is being largely ignored. Read More»

The prices of some things, and their costs . . .

Carolyn Cary's picture

I always seem to be on the short end of the stick. If I want to buy something special for a family member, they have just sold the last one.

I’m allergic to a number of perfume scents, and when I find one I can tolerate, and the bottle runs out, it seems they no longer make it. I can search from store to store, not a bottle can be found anywhere.

This lot in life also seems to apply to any book I am associated with. Read More»

Rodney tries to help

Ronda Rich's picture

My brother-in-law, Rodney, called me up one day. He’s one of my favorite people and even when I should get mad at him, I never can. He’s so charming and funny.

“I found you a good one to go out with,” he began.

“I’m not looking,” I replied.

“Well, I know that but still this would be a good match for you, I think.”

“Who is it?” I asked with a great deal of wariness in my voice. Read More»

This is how Fayette government works?

On the agenda at the Jan. 12, 2012 Fayette County Commission meeting, item # 7 said: “Approval of the Water Committee’s recommendation to insert an informational flyer into customers’ January water bills concerning the Parks and Recreation Department’s Needs Assessment Survey.”

The commissioners voted in favor of the proposal.

Fayette citizens received the insert in their last water bill. The insert read:

“Dear Fayette County Citizen Read More»

New BoE chairman must answer publicly

Letter to Chairman Presberg and board members:

We Fayette County citizens are dismayed by recent reports concerning how Mr. [Leonard] Presberg found his way onto the Board of Education, how he was designated chairman and by the board’s shocking vote not to defend Fayette County’s district wide voting system versus the NAACP’s lawsuit.

We are further dismayed by Mr. Presberg’s now publicly reported limited qualifications, his background and his involvement with fringe and questionable organizations. Read More»

Transportation sales tax vote easy choice because of skewed spending

We’re going to have a unique opportunity this summer.

Usually we vote for politicians who vote on taxes, but this July, we taxpayers can directly vote against an increase in our sales tax from 6 cents to 7 cents (that’s a 17 percent increase).

I’m referring, of course, to a referendum by all 10 counties in the Atlanta Special District to raise money for transportation projects. Read More»

Public should demand that legislators support tougher ethics bill

Public momentum for a return to fiscal responsibility, limited government, and ethical behavior in government is running full force. Watchdog groups and conservative organizations in Georgia are demanding that it is time for robust legislation on ethics and accountability from our leaders. Read More»