Who Are Our Masters?

By Michael S. Opitz

Well, last night we received the news that the Republicans, Democrats, and the President reached a 2011 budget agreement at the 11th hour, but only after many calls to “K Street” for consultation and advice. “K Street” is the inside beltway term for the powerful national and international (global) lobbyists who make big dollar contributions to those who supposedly work for and represent us.

Both parties … Read more...

How BIG is America’s Debt? – Just The Numbers, Mam

By Les Dunaway

We’ve heard lots about America’s debt in the past weeks – unless you watch the 6 o’clock news, then all you’ve heard about is shootings and wrecks. Some commentators would have you believe that debt is bad. No, debt is not bad. Debt is a business tool. Arguably, the most important business tool. Look around, every thing you see – buildings, roads, hospitals, …. were built … Read more...

They Aren’t Stupid!

By John Douglas

There comes a point in every person’s life where they have to admit the obvious. Even though we may ignore reality, somehow the stark truth shines through even the deepest denials. This is where we find ourselves now when we look at the relationship that clearly exists between domestic Islamic terrorists and members of the Obama administration.

Humanevents.com reports that on March 6th, 2011, Denis McDonough, the … Read more...

March Madness, Moses, and Self Government

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Observations©

By Donald S. Conkey

I, like many Americans, have been caught up in the frenzy of college basketball’s March Madness march to the Final Four playoffs. But while watching the North Carolina – Washington game one play caused me to recall Jethro’s counsel to Moses anciently and how that counsel applies to self government, as … Read more...

Cobb’s Budget Crisis

By Ron Sifen

Wow. That didn’t take long.
* SPLOST proponents scare tactics warn of higher taxes if SPLOST fails.
* March 15 Cobb voters scared into approving SPLOST by 90 vote margin.
* A week later, we learn that Cobb will either have to raise taxes or cut spending on necessities (or a combination of the two).

Yeah, but weren’t there some necessities in the SPLOST? Yes. Cobb DOT … Read more...