“When group-man wants to move, he makes a standard. ‘God wills that we re-capture the Holy-Land’ or he says, ‘We fight to make the world safe for democracy’; or he says, ‘we will wipe out social injustice with communism.’ But the group doesn’t care about the Holy Land, or Democracy, or Communism. Maybe the group
House Speaker David Ralston said any presidential candidate still in the running by the time Georgia’s presidential primary rolls around are welcome to address the Georgia General Assembly. In a truly magnanimous moment, Ralston said “I’ll even welcome members of the other party.” Well if that doesn’t sound like he’s rolling out the red carpet
This week’s Courier Herald column: Nine years ago I created a fake name to make a joke on an obscure political blog. The next three years were fun. I made jokes – often at the expense of others, gained a small cult following, and had a good bit of fun while talking about one of
Georgia lawmakers could consider three bills concerning religious freedom during the legislative session that starts today. In addition to Senate Bill 129, Georgia’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act, versions of a Pastor Protection Act and a First Amendment Defense Act are expected to be introduced during the first week of the session. 2016 marks the third
Charlie has said before that we have reasons why we do what we do here. Now that’s got me to thinking “well, what *AM* I doing here?” Politics isn’t my profession, but it is my hobby. It’s a hobby that can frustrate the living bull squeeze out of you, but it can be rewarding. Sometimes.
One possible candidate for Georgia’s third U.S. House district is Mike Collins, who was a candidate in the 10th district race to replace Paul Broun, and ended up losing to Jody Hice. Collins has reportedly indicated his interest in the race, and is considering his options. And no, the trucking company executive hasn’t relocated to
Welcome to the Morning Reads GeorgiaPol.com style, where we show you some news you might have missed, and you have a chance to add to it in an open thread. Just keep it classy, OK? 34 years ago today, January 11th 1982, was also a Monday. It had been cold, and in the early afternoon,
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