Atlanta officially opened the Millennium Gate at Atlantic Station on July 4, 2008. The gate, which resembles the Arc de Triomphe, also contains a museum. Despite being eight years late at welcoming the new millennium, the gate was honored with a parade, patriotic music and fireworks.
Foolocracy
Government by fools, silliness and unintelligent people
Republicans Clash In Hot-Tempered Georgia Forum
Posted in July 3rd, 2008
What was expected to be a friendly forum between two Republican candidates for a Georgia Congressional seat turned into a heated, personal exchange. Congressman Paul Broun was criticized for his voting record and financial affairs by state Representative Barry Fleming.
Fleming called Broun’s politics “strange and outlandish”, referring to a vote Broun cast against a child [...]
Candidate Complains That Senator’s Wife Drove Over Illegally Placed Signs
Posted in June 27th, 2008
Former Georgia state Representative John White would seem to have cause to be upset. After all, the wife of retiring Senator Michael Meyer von Bremen was seen driving over one of White’s signs, turning around and running over another. White is seeking election the the vacating Senate seat.
“I plan to bring charges because this was [...]
Georgia’s New Vision On Mental Health Relies on A Copy Machine
Posted in June 21st, 2008
Last year Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue created the Mental Health Service Delivery Commission after dangerous conditions were revealed in state mental hospitals. After eight months of work, the sixteen-member commission of state legislators, mental health advocates, law enforcement officials and mental health professionals released its report.
The Georgia report lists its “values” statement almost word [...]
Write Your Congressman–If You Intend To Run Against Him.
Posted in April 25th, 2008
Republican James Neal Harris appears to be readying for a race against Democratic Congressman Jim Marshall. The problem is that that the county Republican parties have endorsed Rick Goddard; the sole announced Republican for Marshall’s seat. Apparently, Harris felt that his rights were being trampled. Harris then wrote to Congressman Marshall, the man he intends [...]