So much for the New Georgia that Gov. Sonny Perdue promised us. Right now, New Georgia looks a lot like the old one. The governor has reappointed Don Leeburn, the controversial Columbus liquor dealer, to another seven-year term on the Board of Regents, proving that money talks as loudly to Republicans as it does to Democrats. Leeburn is an equal-opportunity fat-cat … [Read more...] about Feb. 7, 2005: Leeburn Reappointment is a Big Disappointment
2005 Columns
Jan. 31, 2005: Senate Bill 5 Is a Stinker
Alpharetta Republican State Senator Dan Moody is either smarter than the average bear, or he has a serious political death wish. Since I come in contact with a lot of bears around Big Canoe and have developed a keen sense of their IQ, I must assume the latter — that Moody is looking to get out of politics and into the private sector as quickly as possible. He is riding just … [Read more...] about Jan. 31, 2005: Senate Bill 5 Is a Stinker
Jan. 25, 2005: You Have Questions? I Have All The Answers
One of the most rewarding parts of this job is the opportunity to answer questions from readers. It is a responsibility I take very seriously. Perhaps something I say could advance the cause of world peace, or maybe even turn John Kerry’s frown upside down. You just never know. Now to the mailbox to see what inquiring minds want to know. Dear Dick: I am a successful … [Read more...] about Jan. 25, 2005: You Have Questions? I Have All The Answers
Jan. 17, 2005: Wealth Is Measured By Friendships, Not Bank Accounts
When you have witnessed as many sunrises and sunsets as I have, you learn some inevitable truths. You discover, for example, that you measure your wealth not by bank accounts and accumulated toys, but by meaningful friendships, and that the best friends are the ones willing to accept you the way you are — warts and all. Thankfully, I have such a friend. His name is Jere … [Read more...] about Jan. 17, 2005: Wealth Is Measured By Friendships, Not Bank Accounts
Jan. 10, 2005: Life On Mars Means Big Changes On Earth
We interrupt this column to bring you an important announcement. Scientists recently announced that there might be life on Mars. "Surface conditions at Meridiani Planum may have been habitable for some period of time in Martian history," says Cornell University astronomer Steven Squyres, who heads a team of scientists examining data from a NASA rover bopping around the … [Read more...] about Jan. 10, 2005: Life On Mars Means Big Changes On Earth