Category: 2012

  • Victories for Georgia’s Future

    There were two victories for Georgia’s future today, one for members of the working class that find themselves temporary unemployed every summer and another for the future of public education in Georgia.

  • Why Run-Offs Aren’t ALWAYS a Bad Thing

    Run-offs…  oh, run-offs…  how we hate them, right? Every year when run-offs come around in Georgia I hear several people asking why we engage in this 50% + 1 nonsense.  Run-off elections have a different voter turn out than primary elections simply because voter turn out is more difficult.  On July 31st, the T-SPLOST was…

  • Friday Open Thread with Cocktails!

    It’s been a long week… and I need a drink. Friday Happy Hour is officially called at Manuel’s 6 pm ish. We’ll be in the back bar unless they’ve got it closed for an event. We will be there till about 8:00 pm. Here’s the thing, if you don’t come…we’ll be taking about you. Other…

  • Primary Night 2012 Wrapup [Open Thread]

    The Good Tyler Harper defeated birther lawyer and former State Representative Mark Hatfield in SD-7.  Normally this wouldn’t be in the “good” category, but any time that Hatfield loses, America wins. Senator Johnny Grant (SD-25) fell to challenger Burt Jones.  I literally know nothing about this race, but a Republican lost, so I’m happy. Sen.…

  • Where will you be Tuesday night?

    You can RSVP here.  We hope to see you Tuesday night at Manuel’s Tavern!

  • July 2012 Primary Link Dump & Open Thread

    My apologies, I’ve been way off the grid. Here are a few things I thought you all might have missed. Enjoy. The Georgia League of Women Voters has a wonderful online tool to help you with your ballot. It’s very comprehensive-spend a few minutes checking it out. I promise you will learn something.   Sen. Fort minces few words…