I don't see it
“ Perhaps some are right, that we are in a mental recession. If you watch the news, you would think nobody is shopping and everyone is barely keeping their doors open. Yet, all the cities I go to, I see business booming. I have made a point to ask store and restaurant managers and owners if they are seeing any problems because of the economy. So far everyone has said they have been doing fine.
Not that bad
“To answer the ranters questions, no the last eight years have not been all that bad. Aside from gas prices, which the president has nothing to do with, things have been pretty good here. Nearly 3000 jobs have been created in Colquitt County during that time. We have seen lots of residential and commercial growth. Moultrie and Colquitt County was picked by UGA to be apart of a new and very sucessful Archway Program, and the community has won many awards. The minimum wage is going up and lots of good stuff going on.
Obama
“Whatever legislation Obama has been a part of must have not made much of an impact when a room full of Obama supporters couldn't name one thing he has done, yet they everyone could name something McCain did. That is a fact.
Coaches
“ How is it possible that the new footfall coach and others on his staff have no other duties than coaching? Does this mean they only get a supplement and not a full salary? Shouldn't they also have teaching responsibilities like everyone else?
McCains trophy
“ Perhaps McCain fans prefer the sterling legislative record of their champion. The McCain-Feingold Act was meant to vale-out the ‘special interests” and ‘big money influence’ from our elections, restoring them to a more democratic process. But when that high ideal was confronted by the real, McCain found it expedient to re-embrace his corporate sponsors.
McCain has spent a good deal of time in our nation’s corridors of power. He has a rich trophy wife and a record as a sometime placeholder in the Republican column on the issues. With Joe Lieberman whispering in his ear, how can you go wrong?
Clean property
“Unfortunately, some need a little extra incentive to keep their properties clean. These are the ones the beautification project is for. You'll notice there is no project in Wiregrass or Old Tram.
Good thing
“It’s great that we can have a debate in this column. Debate is a good thing.
Opinion
Rants and Raves for July 25
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The sky is falling! The sky is falling!
Remember back in the early sixties when people were digging bomb shelters in fear of the “Big One” being dropped on us? I recall how an alarm would go off at school, and we would get under our desks. What a joke! Get under our desks when one entire wall was glass!
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Outpouring of love
Dear editor:
What words can be added to so many that have been said in prayer and praise for our Haley? We have witnessed an outpouring of love and sacrifice for our families, and we truly cannot express our feelings of humility and gratitude. - Rant and Rave for 2/09/12
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Were we really shocked by the half-time cheap shot?
There’s an old saying, “Go to bed with dogs, wake up with fleas.”
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Honor sacrifices
Dear editor:
When the Declaration of Independence was signed, we as a Country, The United States of America, were declaring our Freedom and Liberty. - Rant and Rave for 2/08/12
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What's at stake here?
Dear editor
It looks like one of my worst fears is about to happen. With President Obama’s withdrawal of all American troops from Iraq it appears the democratic government we set up in Iraq is getting ready to come apart. The Shiites and Sunnis are at each others throats and the Kurds and Turkey are already shooting at each other. Iran seems to be paused to take up the vacuum we will be left and obtain a nuclear weapon. In 2007 the Democrats were clamoring for President Bush to get our troops out of Iraq. - Rant and Rave for 2/07/12
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Hold the parsley — Give me the food
Occasionally I will watch one of those food shows on cable television. I find them more curious than I do entertaining. And sometimes, with only 100 channels at my disposal, I have to settle for curious.
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'No' to incumbents
Dear editor:
Joe Biden came to Cowtown (Ft. Worth) to raise funds for his boss Obama. Picked up $125,000 from some "Fat Cat" liberals, part of the millionaire's raising Obama's teleprompter fund to over $225 million. - More Opinion Headlines
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Man Killed in Courthouse Shootout
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Air Force Airlines: Leaders Get Polished Service
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White House Attacks Romney on Birth Control
Homs Bombardment Continues, Global Outcry Grows
Mo. Teen Gets Life Sentence for Killing Girl, 9
Lower-hassle Screening to Be Tested at Airports
Raw Video: Dog Rescued From Icy Colo. Water
Helmet Camera Captures Calif. Fire Rescue
Worker Tells 911: Powell 'exploded the House'
Triple Win: Santorum Takes Minn., Mo., Colo.
Injured Marine Inspired by Homecoming
No Rape Charges Against Son of NYPD Commissioner
Egypt's Ruling Generals Play Risky Game With US
Former Komen Exec Defends Funding Cut
Skip the Coffee Cup and Inhale Your Caffeine Fix
Calif. Gay Marriage Ban Ruled Unconstitutional
Jury Selection for Ex-UVa Athlete Enters 2nd Day
