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IRS replaces official in tea party controversy

The 5th admendment plea was first used by gangsters. Now it is used by IRS employees. Who would have thought?

posted @ Friday, May 24, 2013 - 10:29

Dupuy: Tax breaks legal, but deplorable

While Dupuy is a despicable writer, the real problem is the tax code. When we have an irrational set of laws, we can not think people will act rationally to said laws. If one is following the law, they are within their rights. To blame someone for following the law is just stupid. The whole point of her arguement is moot.

posted @ Friday, May 24, 2013 - 10:26

What Others Say: Big banks holding America hostage (The Philadelphia Inquirer)

We should have never bailed the big banks out in the first place. If there are not consequences to your actions, this behavior will be repeated. Getting the governement out of the process will only help things in the long run.

posted @ Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 09:47

Chicago Board of Ed votes to close 50 schools

All those communities need is a good organizer...

posted @ Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 17:36

IRS official to take the 5th at House hearing

So who is really in charge? Sounds like no one wants to take responsibility for their actions. This is the real danger of having a large government agency that no one seems to be able to control.

posted @ Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 08:11

Protesters rally over IRS' tea party scrutiny

it is hoped that all will see the danger here. It might be the Tea Party today, but it could be your favorite organization tomorrow. The targeting of one group is just wrong and must be stopped.

posted @ Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 08:01

Woman shot on Georgia golf course, hospitalized

Maybe he just didn't understand what Shot Gun Start meant?

posted @ Monday, May 20, 2013 - 17:46

Atheists to put books next to Bibles in Ga. parks

Well, that seems fair enough. One can read or not read either

posted @ Monday, May 20, 2013 - 13:59

AP CEO calls records seizure unconstitutional

As a member of the press, he should know that it is not acceptable to be critical of this administration...

Maybe if the press had done a little work instead of cheerleading, this might not have happened

posted @ Monday, May 20, 2013 - 08:36

Pitts: Life always catches up

Very true. You can't run away...Seems like the kids grew up with their heads on their shoulders though

posted @ Monday, May 20, 2013 - 08:32

Durst: Republicans could choke on own smokescreen

Four Americans were killed and Durst writes that it is no big deal...

Always felt Dupuy was the worst writer this paper carries, but Durst has reached a new low.

posted @ Monday, May 20, 2013 - 08:30

Justice Dept. faulted over terrorist identities

Either way, Holder is not responsible...

posted @ Friday, May 17, 2013 - 14:26

Martin: 'Report card' was bad news for Clarke schools

Mr Martin is just going to hurt someone's feelings and lower their self esteem. The dumbing down of our educational system has dumbed down the population. We teach to the lowest level and are then surprised with the results. The schools are not a replacement for good parenting and support but we have made the educators take on problems that are outside of the teaching.

That and the fact that no one is responsible for their own actions...

posted @ Friday, May 17, 2013 - 13:38

Filler: Stop IRS abuse by eliminating tax exemptions

We could eliminate the abuse by eliminating the IRS...and we can throw the baby out with the bath water. What a waste of newspaper space.

posted @ Friday, May 17, 2013 - 08:00

Estrich: Benghazi isn't good issue for GOP

What did you expect from John Kerry's campaign manager?

posted @ Thursday, May 16, 2013 - 08:24

Obama aims to halt perception of passive president

The look of passive leadership comes with someone who has never been in charge of anything before taking the most powerful position in the land. Almost feel sorry for him as the job is so far over his head.

posted @ Thursday, May 16, 2013 - 08:20

Obama to visit Atlanta college on Sunday

Maybe he'll have them audited....

posted @ Wednesday, May 15, 2013 - 16:28

Abcarian: There is bigger issue in IRS debacle

The IRS is not to take sides and treat everyone according to the law. Any thing less than that is wrong. This abuse is the crucial issue and nothing else.

posted @ Wednesday, May 15, 2013 - 10:30

Athens hospitals make progress in developing residency programs

With a growing and aging population, we are going to need more doctors. Having them trained in the local area is a major plus. Good to see the state and local hospitals looking ahead to the future needs.

posted @ Wednesday, May 15, 2013 - 10:11

Attorney General Eric Holder says he had no direct role in AP subpoena

Too bad he is the Attorney General...

Since the Justice Department reports to him, he is responsible and accountable

posted @ Tuesday, May 14, 2013 - 15:58

Chambliss seeks to declassify Benghazi e-mails

Amazing the party loyality no matter which side is lying...

Telling the truth would help both parties and the American people

posted @ Tuesday, May 14, 2013 - 11:51

Government obtains wide AP phone records in probe

A breach of our first constitutional right is just scary. If the government can break one, they will break all of them. Amazing the first 10 state what the government can't do and after that, they all give the government more power

posted @ Tuesday, May 14, 2013 - 09:34

Pitts: Pushing the wrong panic button

What we need to combat is not the weapons but the reasons why people would want to harm others.

posted @ Monday, May 13, 2013 - 08:53

Leaving Bangladesh? Not an easy choice for brands

They can leave anytime they want. Profits may be lower and/or prices may be higher but the safety of the workers needs to play a bigger role.

posted @ Monday, May 13, 2013 - 08:49

Senator: IRS targeting of tea party is 'chilling'

This is a cold, hard fact and should have everyone scared. Remember that a government big enough to give you everything is a government big enough to take everything. Can't believe their is not more outrage about this from all sides. I know this is nothing new but that doesn't make it any less wrong.

posted @ Monday, May 13, 2013 - 08:47

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