SWGA Politics

About that $300 Tax Bill You’re Getting Recently…[ June 29, 2009 – 5:50 pm]by Jeff Posted in » State

First off, I have to admit I think it was the smart fiscal move, and I applaud the General Assembly for getting it passed and Governor Perdue for signing it. Quite simply, the money wasn’t there to fund it, and while there are certainly a number of wasteful programs throughout State government, reducing and/or ending entitlements – which is exactly what this had become – is always a good place to start trimming the fat as well. (And note that I say this even though my wife and I own our home, meaning my own taxes are being raised.)

Truly, the only thing that I don’t like about this bill is that it allowed these entitlements to come back when the money is available. I’ve got a better idea: how about we just cut the property tax by the amount of the grant? This entitlement, like all others, is simply political grandstanding at its worst, and I am glad it was at least temporarily ended.

That said, here is the link to the voting record for the entire General Assembly.

Here in SWGA, Senators John Bulloch and John Crosby voted for the bill, and Senators George Hooks and Freddie Powell-Sims voted against it.

On the House side, State Reps Mike Cheokas, Gerald Greene, Bob Hanner, Buddy Harden, Jay Powell, and Ed Rynders voted for the bill, while State Reps Winfred Dukes and Carol Fullerton voted against it.

Independence Day Tea Party – Plains, Ga[ June 29, 2009 – 8:53 am]by Publius Posted in » General, Local

Live Radio Coverage of the Event by WISK radio.

Multi-County coalition of grassroots organizers are  hosting a Independence Day Tea Party in the City Park of Plains Ga, observing  our independence day with a focus on our Constitution.
Grassroots organizations will mark July 4, 2009 with nationwide Independence Day Tea Parties.  To be followed by mini-Tea Parties at all offices of elected officials.

Building on the success of the February, March and April Nationwide Tea Parties held in multiple cities around the nation, grassroots organizations will once again come together on July 4th to protest out-of-control government spending; bailouts; pending tax increases; Government control of  Business; Government run Health plans, unneeded Cap and Trade; lost of states and individual rights.
 
This will be a family affair, with guest speakers, live music and games for children. 
More information on this event can be found at
 
Facebook:    http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=93525756127
Web:              http://sites.google.com/site/swgateaparty/
 
For more locations visit  http://www.teapartypatriots.org/
 
 
WHAT: Independence Day Tea Party – Plains, Ga

DATE:  Saturday, July 4, 2009 
TIME:  10am – 2pm

WHERE: Down Town City Park

-Mike Sabot

Betrayed for Money[ June 29, 2009 – 8:05 am]by Publius Posted in » Local

This week the US House of Representatives passed the largest tax hike in America’s history.  Our Representative in the 2nd Congressional District, Sanford Bishop voted for this bill.  An off the record discussion with a staffer, said the phone lines were backed up and calls were 100-1 against this bill.   A bill that Bishop never read, there was a 300 page addition at 3 am the morning of the vote just like the stimulus bill he never read and voted for and which still hasn’t delivered the jobs promised.   This bill also promises a lot, but even the president says our electric rates are going way up.  Others say farmers will see a 23% decrease in revenue in the first full year and a 93% in 3 years, all due to higher energy prices,  and then there is the 2 jobs lost for each green job created.
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Talk About Screwed Up Priorities[ June 29, 2009 – 8:00 am]by Tom Posted in » Editorial, National

Friday, the House passed Cap and Trade legislation which even President Obama says will “necessarily” raise our energy expenses, despite our current economic worries. Iran, one of the biggest threats to our national security, has people still protesting on the streets and is on the brink of revolution still. And the lead story this weekend?

Michael Jackson died. Talk about screwed up priorities. Read More …

Austin Scott Leads Albany Herald Online Poll[ June 29, 2009 – 5:16 am]by Jeff Posted in » 2010 Campaigns

Unlike when John Oxendine uses such a headline when in fact ‘undecided’ led the poll, there was no ‘undecided’ option in this poll.

That said, per the Herald’s article this morning, the results of their online poll for Governor conducted via their website last Weds-Fri is this:
[Show me the numbers!]