Patriotic Morning Reads

Happy Monday, everyone! More importantly, Happy Independence Day! America is 240-years-old today. That’s 240 years of freedom, patriotism, and apple pie. Before we get started, here is the punishment for driving under the influence. Rather than link to depressing news stories from the weekend, here are 10 links about America. Because freedom. Murica 15 facts

Lt. Gov. Cagle Makes Study Committee Appointments

Lt. Governor Casey Cagle today announced additional appointments to Senate study committees and state commissions. These committees will meet over the remainder of the summer and fall, and present their findings to the General Assembly in 2017. “These bodies seek to gain a better understanding of the unique challenges facing our state,” said Lt. Gov.

Benghazi Committee Members To Give Weekly Republican Address

In a press release from Speaker Paul Ryan’s office, it was announced that members of the Select Committee on Benghazi will deliver the weekly Republican address.  Those delivering the address are Chairman Trey Gowdy (R-SC), Congresswoman Susan Brooks (R-IN), and Georgia’s own Congressman Lynn Westmoreland (R-GA-03).  You can read the press release below the fold:

Do We Jail Journalists In Georgia?

Apparently, if you’re investigating the misconduct of court officers, you need their permission. At least, that’s the rationale behind the jailing of Mark Thomason and Russell Stookey a week ago. The two were booked for making a false statement in an open-records request — something I didn’t even realize could be a crime — along with identity fraud and

Morning Reads for Friday, July 1, 2016

Have a safe and fun Independence Day, y’all! Only some of you will get this. Wondering if he knows any Rocky Horror quotes… Give him his money back. Now. What could go wrong? That gun. Oh, that gun. It was.. well.. special. Everything is awful. Surely the EU whiners will ignore this inconvenient truth. No