SWGA Politics

Yet Another LIE from John Oxendine[ July 3, 2009 – 3:15 pm]by Jeff Posted in » 2010 Campaigns

This was was so blatant, Snopes had it.

Seriously y’all, do we REALLY want a Governor that peddles lies so blatant and well known that even the well-known Snopes.com has covered them – and proven them wrong?

If Ox and Company can’t do a basic fact check on something so minor as this, what will happen when the issue at hand is much more critical?

Will they not verify their information first, and spread misinformation to the public in an effort to pander and make themselves look good?
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Why I Hate Regulations[ July 3, 2009 – 12:00 pm]by Tom Posted in » General

In this era of the housing crisis and stock market crash, that many claim to have been brought on from a lack of regulation, it’s easy to get caught up in the idea of government stepping in and protecting us from ourselves. And, with the “health care crisis” that the President keeps talking about, there’s plenty of talk now about the government saving us from evil employers as well. A couple of days ago, news broke that Wal-mart was siding with the progressive think tank, Center for American Progress in calling for an employer mandate to provide health insurance.

Why? Because they can afford it, but a lot of their competitors (the small, locally owned businesses in particular) can’t. They’re hardly the first corporation to do this either. Read More …

Lee County: A budget is only good if you limit your spending to within that budget[ July 3, 2009 – 9:52 am]by Publius Posted in » Editorial, Lee County

This week I received a call from a concerned citizen of Lee County, at 7am in the morning.  They were upset over the county’s decision to borrow $1.5 million in additional funds for a library that was supposed to cost $4 million out on Hwy82.  Even in good economic times, $1.5 million is a lot of money.  I missed the last Commission meeting due to a business trip, so I researched the available information on the County website. Read More …

Buie Still On The Job[ July 3, 2009 – 8:00 am]by Tom Posted in » Albany Dougherty County, Editorial

It’s now been two days since news broke that ADICA head and downtown manager Don Buie was being investigated by the GBI. So far, there’s been no public indication that the city is planning on doing anything but leaving Buie at the helm of downtown Albany, despite the fact that most other people being investigated for some form of professional misconduct would be given administrative leave first. Read More …