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Attorney: Brooks didn't steal money from groups

Roy Barnes trying to find a way to get Tyrone Brooks out of this jam reminds me of a Jimi Hendrix song:

There must be some kind of way out of here.
Said the joker to the thief.

posted @ Friday, May 24, 2013 - 00:17

I-5 bridge collapses in NW Washington; people in water

A bridge on an interstate highway in Minneapolis collapsed a few years ago. And a bridge on an interstate highway in Arkansas or Oklahoma collapsed a few years ago killing a woman hauling horses. This is all part of our crumbling infrastructure.

posted @ Friday, May 24, 2013 - 00:07

The pope and the devil: Is Francis an exorcist?

Probably best not to say what I am thinking.

posted @ Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 17:23

Franklin County escapee caught hiding in mom's attic

His escape was very well-thought-out. I wonder what could have gone wrong.

posted @ Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 22:37

UGA student arrested on DUI charge

On the positive side, she is good at following instructions.

posted @ Sunday, May 19, 2013 - 11:31

Man, 2 children injured in dog attack near Atlanta

Dogs that attack humans (especially children) entirely unprovoked should be destroyed and the owner charged.

posted @ Saturday, May 18, 2013 - 21:20

Badgered: Obama acts, but Republicans unsatisfied

I am pleased that Obama found a good use for the Marines.

posted @ Saturday, May 18, 2013 - 10:29

Woman caught with ex-husband’s stolen goods

Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.

posted @ Friday, May 17, 2013 - 20:59

Canton woman arrested in father's strangulation death

Another Norman Bates wannabe?

posted @ Friday, May 17, 2013 - 00:21

Texas senior, 18, bags 800-pound record alligator

Not bad for his first hunt but he will never top that.

posted @ Thursday, May 16, 2013 - 20:49

Sheriff: Ex-NASCAR driver Dick Trickle dead at 71

I have never heard of Mr. Trickle before but I extend my condolences to his family.

posted @ Thursday, May 16, 2013 - 19:12

UN: Eat more insects; good for you, good for world

The timing of this press release is highly suspect coming just before the arrival of the cicadas.

posted @ Tuesday, May 14, 2013 - 21:11

Justice Department to investigate IRS targeting of tea party

I’m shocked, shocked to find that gambling is going on in here.

posted @ Tuesday, May 14, 2013 - 21:05

No redress for botched 911 call that cost Crawford man's life

Sherrill Abney should be the poster child for the Peter Principle.

posted @ Monday, May 13, 2013 - 22:33

In entire court term, justices see 1 black lawyer

Obviously a quota system needs to be implemented in the legal profession. Wink

posted @ Monday, May 13, 2013 - 01:33

Future heads of family farms dig into financials

One financial threat to family farms is the death tax. It is hard to pass the family farm along intact to your heirs when they have sell a chunk of it to pay the estate taxes.

posted @ Sunday, May 12, 2013 - 02:59

Athens woman apprehended after Vermont car chase

Making us proud.

posted @ Sunday, May 12, 2013 - 02:41

Ohio man charged with kidnap, rape as women found

Lots of completely false reporting by the news media in this case. Yesterday there were reports that a naked woman (or women) on a leash were seen crawling around the backyard of the house where they were found. Now it seems that never happened. Does the media verify anything before they report it any more?

posted @ Thursday, May 9, 2013 - 08:56

Fla. man, 90, trapped in car for 3 days

Glad he was rescued.

posted @ Wednesday, May 8, 2013 - 22:56

Georgia home brewers can legally make more, transport

[quote][b]E.J.[/b] -
Off Topic: Colorado does an awful lot of things right. Why in the world did you return to Georgia? What was it like living in Colorado and where did you live? If you don't mind my asking.
[/quote]

Colorado also does a lot of things wrong. I loved living there (Colorado Springs) but I returned due to family reasons (my father's health is declining plus his house burned in October and I am here to rebuild it and live in it once it is finished).

posted @ Wednesday, May 8, 2013 - 22:34

Reports show gun homicides down since 1990s

But . . . but . . . but . . . this does not support the battle cry that we have a gun epidemic.

posted @ Tuesday, May 7, 2013 - 23:09

Special effects master Ray Harryhausen dies at 92

Ray Harryhausen created many unforgettable creatures in his movies. Who can forget Jason and the Argonauts?

RIP Mr. Harryhausen.

posted @ Tuesday, May 7, 2013 - 22:49

Georgia home brewers can legally make more, transport

Welcome to the 21st Century. I recently moved back to Georgia after living in Colorado for 23 years. Colorado was on the leading edge of homebrewing in the early '90s and that is when I learned to brew my own beer. I gave away a lot of beer and took plenty with me to parties and get-togethers. If I had done that in Georgia I probably would been committing a felony.

posted @ Tuesday, May 7, 2013 - 22:14

Former Atlanta Braves outfielder Otis Nixon arrested

What a waste. I really liked Otis Nixon during that 1991 season but I have never forgiven him for getting suspended for cocaine and missing the World Series. The Braves probably would have won the Series if he had played.

posted @ Tuesday, May 7, 2013 - 01:18

Frontier fort from Revolutionary War found in northeast Georgia

Yes, very cool!!

posted @ Tuesday, May 7, 2013 - 01:09

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