Month: September 2009
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The Atlanta Race memo lingers on…
Just when the Lisa Borders’ campaign thought they had put to bed the awful sticky and messy “Atlanta Race” memo, it comes back in the voice of a very angry and disappointed former supporter. Aaron Turpeau, former Borders supporter who was originally accused of writing the “Atlanta Race” memo pens an “Open Letter on Atlanta’s…
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Meet the Bus…the Health Insurance Reform Bus
RALLY & OUTDOOR VIEWING of the President’s Address to Congress. The event is part of a National Bus Tour in support of Health Insurance Reform. Join prominent faith, community, labor and elected leaders alongside citizens with personal stories for change as we show the country we stand for reform. Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2009 Time:…
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Massa Saxby
One thing you’ve got to say for Sen. Saxby Chambliss — he really believes in upholding the traditional Southern values. If by traditional values, you mean whipping uppity negroes to within an inch of their lives so that they know their place.
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Your next Atlanta City Councilmember will be…
The Atlanta Mayor’s race has pretty much sucked the air out of this municipal election season. But, there are 15 seats that are up for grabs on Atlanta’s City Council. Qualifying has ended and there are 42 candidates vying to be on City Council. Six incumbents skated by without an opponent, lots of repeat performers,…
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My Pet Goat…yeah it’s still an upside down world
Wait, you mean the President is going to address school children about the importance of staying in school? Obviously, this message is much better left up to Lil Wayne. Not the President… duh. I think HuffPo nails it here.
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Friday Open Thread
Looking for something costumey this weekend? This is where I will be. Perhaps something literary is more up your alley? If you go, say hi to Tom Bell, the Festival’s Co-director and Friend of BfD! Got any other weekend events you want to share?