Author: Juliana
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Dumb
OK, lets review… only a few short months ago, the Georgia Speaker of the House had to resign over his “inappropriate” relationship with a lobbyist. Today, we have this surfacing: Concerns over improper relationships between lobbyists and lawmakers have prompted new ethics rules as taxpayers clamor for more transparency. Now CBS Atlanta has uncovered a…
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GOP candidates vs. Cong. John Lewis
File under “Hey good luck with that”. But seriously, what are these two going to come up with to say about a singularly great man, powerful ally to many and one of the few statesmen in DC. Lewis, now 70, hasn’t faced a Republican opponent since the 2000 election, when he defeated Hank Schwab with…
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Weird, sad or teachable moment?
More likely… a “only in politics moment” Tim Crawford, running as a Tea-Party Democrat in the Indiana 5th, is a 28-year-old first-time candidate who, not to put too fine a point on it, cough, hates the Democratic Party. From Facebook comes this missive… Changing the democratic party starts here. The more socialist this nation becomes,…
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Summer Reading
My suggestions and those of friends… On the Borders bargain table I picked up Cokie Roberts latest book Ladies of Liberty, but I only care about the Dolley Madison chapter. My friend Martin recommends Trust Agents as he says “really good if that’s your kind of thing”, hum don’t know but will check it out.…
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Heads Up MondoHomo Atlanta May 27-31st
Yes, it’s fun to say it… MondoHomo Even better to attend. What is it? The South’s queer art, spoken word, dance party, hip-hop-electro clash, politics, film, BBQ, circus arts, theater, music, burlesque, social action diversity-lovin’ festival of fun queer space Where is it? Eyedrum Gallery – 290 MLK Jr. Drive SE, 30312 Check it out…
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Let me try and put this as delicately as I can
When you have limited personal style, do not let your staff talk you into an event requiring an exceptional amount of, well something you severely lack. Case in point, this past weekend Sen. Blanche Lincoln was the guest of honor at a “Hats off for Lincoln” event sponsored by her campaign. Here is how CNN…