Category: Politics

When “Fake News” Becomes Propaganda

If you believe that Jon Ossoff is ahead of Karen Handel by 7 points, you probably live in a reality where Jason Carter is a US Senator from Georgia and Michele Nunn is Governor. Wherever that reality is, I hope it’s pleasant, in addition to being fact-free. Those of us who are not window-licking morons

Monday Morning Reads — Reality Edition

Happy Monday, everyone! I’m back to reality and incredibly jet lagged. Someone play me the world’s smaller violin. "Mummy," by US senator from Canada Ted Cruise, is named worst film of already horrific film career. pic.twitter.com/XET7PpEMZw — DPRK News Service (@DPRK_News) June 12, 2017 State The type of Democrat that can win in the South.

State Bar Will Reprimand Speaker Ralston

A reprimand for House Speaker David Ralston is expected today during the State Bar of Georgia’s annual meeting. The Daily Report says: The State Bar of Georgia’s Disciplinary Review Panel is slated to issue its reprimand of Georgia House of Representatives Speaker David Ralston on Friday as the bar meets for its annual convention at

Vote on Financial Choice Act Today

Government regulations have long hamstrung small and mid-size business from growing, becoming more successful and creating good paying jobs. Today the US House of Representatives will vote on the Financial Choice Act which essentially repeals the onerous regulations created by the Dodd-Frank legislation. 9th District Congressman Doug Collins provided an overview of this legislation before the

“Same Liberal Tactics” from Frontiers of Freedom Group

Political Insider reported this morning that Congressman Buddy Carter is taking some heat for having his name on a bill with Elizabeth Warren. Apparently, a group called Frontiers of Freedom based in Virginia is running this ad: Some facts that might be worth mentioning. Joseph Kennedy sponsored the bill in the House. There are 12 Co-Sponsors,

Morning Reads – Thursday, June 8, 2017

On this date in 1967, Israeli airplanes attacked the USS Liberty in the Mediterranean during the 6-Day War between Israel and its Arab neighbors. 34 U.S. Navy crewmen were killed. Israel later called the incident a tragic mistake due to the mis-identification of the ship. The U.S. has never publicly investigated the incident. Peaches New Chairman

Atlanta Lawyer Nominated as FBI Director

Christopher Wray, an attorney with King & Spalding, was tapped by President Trump to lead the FBI.  I will be nominating Christopher A. Wray, a man of impeccable credentials, to be the new Director of the FBI. Details to follow. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 7, 2017 I’m sure the announcement’s timing is completely

Morning Reads 6/7/17

Wow, what a debate last night! Two inspiring intellectual heavyweights representing the best elements of their parties had an uplifting, level-headed discussion! Somewhere that happened but it was not in CD-6. “Return of the Mack” by Mark Morrison. RIP to the voice of Wallace of “Wallace and Grommit.”  We should all have a slice of