A ONE-ON-ONE CONVERSATION WITH DELTA’S CEO Knock! Knock! Knock! “Come in, young man.” “Mr. Grinstein, my name is Rigby and I think you wanted to see me?” “Yes, I did, Rigby. I believe you are in Shipping and Receiving. I wanted to ask you how the Delta employees reacted to my speech last week about what I plan to do to turn this airline around after that bunch of dumb … [Read more...] about Sep. 13, 2004: A One-on-One Conversation With Delta’s CEO
2004 Columns
Sep. 6, 2004: Georgia Motorists Need To Slow Down
What will it take to get you to slow down on Georgia’s highways? Try this. Stop what you are doing for a second and look at someone you love. It could be your spouse, your significant other, your child, a parent or your best friend. Now, imagine that person has just learned that you have been killed in a motor vehicle crash, or you find out they have been killed. Sound … [Read more...] about Sep. 6, 2004: Georgia Motorists Need To Slow Down
Aug. 30, 2004: If This Isn’t Heaven, It Must Be The North Georgia Mountains
If heaven is prettier than the North Georgia mountains, I promise to change my sorry ways and to be a lot nicer in the future. Otherwise, I am going to ask God that if it is all the same with Him, would it be okay for me to just hang out somewhere in the vicinity of Dawson County for eternity, or until a white male Republican is elected mayor of Atlanta, which may be a lot … [Read more...] about Aug. 30, 2004: If This Isn’t Heaven, It Must Be The North Georgia Mountains
Aug. 23, 2004: An Endorsement From Gov. Sonny Perdue? Thanks, But No Thanks.
Thank you for being here today. I am Gov. Sonny Perdue, and I have an important announcement to make that I believe will dramatically change the political landscape of our state for years to come. I am pledging the awesome power of the governor’s office, as well as my own personal prestige, to see that Republicans are elected throughout all 46 counties in the great state of … [Read more...] about Aug. 23, 2004: An Endorsement From Gov. Sonny Perdue? Thanks, But No Thanks.
Aug. 9, 2004: The Battle Between Good and Evil is All in My Mind
“Attention readers: Given a spate of comments in this space recently that I found to be rude and insensitive, I wanted to inform you that I have ordered Richard to visit the exquisite little Georgia Sea Grill on St. Simons Island and consume massive quantities of corn-fried shrimp. It is my fervent hope that a snoot full of shrimp will dramatically improve his attitude and … [Read more...] about Aug. 9, 2004: The Battle Between Good and Evil is All in My Mind