One of the most enjoyable parts of this job is the opportunity to go around the state and talk to various groups and organizations. Less pleasant is trying to get there without being run over by self-important yuppie-boomers in their gas-guzzling SUVs. Maybe that’s the reason I don’t do it more often. Recently, I was invited to Savannah to speak to the Hibernian Society, one … [Read more...] about Mar. 21, 2004: Fond Remembrances of St. Patrick’s Day in Savannah
2004 Columns
Mar. 14, 2004: UGA Infamous Exam Raises a Few More Questions
Just when it looked as though things couldn’t get worse at my alma mater, the University of Georgia — the oldest state-chartered university in the nation, located in Athens, the Classic City of the South — they got worse. For starters, we have President Michael Adams and Athletic Director Vince Dooley and their supporters engaged in civil war. The UGA Foundation is split worse … [Read more...] about Mar. 14, 2004: UGA Infamous Exam Raises a Few More Questions
Mar. 7, 2004: Hey, Flaggers! What About the Other 98.5 Percent of Georgia’s History?
Before I launch into my diatribe, a few facts: I was born in Georgia, as were my parents and grandparents and all but one of my great grandparents. Two of my ancestors fought for the South in the War Between the States. There may have been others, but I don’t know. In my family, looking back has never been as important as looking ahead. Now the diatribe: In the recent … [Read more...] about Mar. 7, 2004: Hey, Flaggers! What About the Other 98.5 Percent of Georgia’s History?
Feb. 29, 2004: You Heard It Here First: Ralph Nader is Ready to Rumble
It is a great honor for me that our newest presidential candidate, Ralph Nader, has graciously agreed to sit for an exclusive interview. DY: Mr. Nader, thank you for your time. I know that you have a lot of catching up to do if you are to overtake President Bush and his Democratic challenger, who looks to be John Kerry. RN: Before I answer your questions, are you or this … [Read more...] about Feb. 29, 2004: You Heard It Here First: Ralph Nader is Ready to Rumble
Feb. 22, 2004: Kahn Column Has David in a Dither
My recent musings about the gentlemanly Larry Walker (D-Perry) retiring from the Legislature and the return of the slash-and-burn politics of new State Democratic Party Chairman Bobby Kahn would have been confined to one column, but a public rebuke from David Worley, former Democratic state chairman and perennial also-ran for public office, necessitates further comment. I … [Read more...] about Feb. 22, 2004: Kahn Column Has David in a Dither