SWGA Politics

Healthcare Debate Unhealthy[ June 16, 2009 – 12:27 pm]by Bill Waller Posted in » Editorial, National

In 1933, Adolf Hitler appointed Joseph Goebbels as the propaganda minister. Goebbels had helped Hitler during his rise of power to shape public opinion. As the minister of propaganda he now had power over radio, press, theater, and movies in Germany. This ministry was important to advance Hitler’s plans.
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Now It’s Just Getting Ridiculous[ June 16, 2009 – 12:00 pm]by Tom Posted in » National

Let’s put aside the idea that Jeff and I usually opposed government provided necessities. Let’s forget about that for just a moment, and think on what the term “necessities” means? Food? Clothing? Shelter? Warmth? I think these are universally agreed upon as being vital to a human being’s survival, even in this modern world. Somewhere along the way though, I’ve apparently missed cellular service being “vital”. Read More …

It’s Not Right and Wrong That Matters[ June 16, 2009 – 8:00 am]by Tom Posted in » Editorial, Local

Yesterday, City Manager Al Lott reinstated Assistant Chief Roderick Jolivette to the Albany Fire Department. Now, nothing I’ve seen indicates that Lott believed Jolivette was in the clear, which is obvious by the fact that he’s been busted back to Lieutenant and will have to complete a 90-day Performance Improvement Plan. So, why was he reinstated?

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Two Out of Three Aint Bad[ June 16, 2009 – 6:40 am]by Jeff Posted in » State

Yesterday, the GA Supreme Court handed down three decisions that got coverage in the AJC (they could have handed down more that I’m not aware of), and in my opinion got two of them right.

First, the two correct decisions:
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