Who in their right mind thought it was a good idea for the Iraqi government to reignite the Shiite civil war?
When the Bush Administration first promoted the idea of “the Surge” it was always understood as a temporary measure designed to create a more secure environment for a national Iraqi political reconciliation.
While the US military […]
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When I was growing up, one of my mother’s favorite expressions was “give someone enough rope and they’ll hang themselves.” Today the news seems dominated by a couple of stories that remind me of that.
The first is New York Governor Eliot Spitzer resigning in disgrace over a prostitution scandal. Now I don’t think there was any actual […]
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The nature of this campaign is slowly changing towards a more conventional tone. No doubt you’ve noticed this page is now entitled Jeff George for Congress, but that doesn’t mean I’m still not crazy!
When I look at the occasionally daunting task of running for national office, I still find it amusing the way candidate’s speak in definitive […]
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The increased crime and high vacancy rates in Lee County merited a mention this month in The Atlantic in an article entitled The Next Slum?Â
The article’s prediction of suburban flight back to urban areas leading to suburban slums may seem dire, but even if it proves true in general, there are a number of important factors that can […]
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My good friend Mohamed finished active duty in the Army last year, and he’s been involved with this campaign almost ever since. Now he and his new family are facing a crisis. The Army is recalling him to active duty in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, and so far his efforts to get an exemption […]
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I want to thank the League of Women Voters of Lee County for inviting us to their meeting yesterday.
Candace A. Morin, Director of Mental Health Court, made an impassioned presentation about the need for us to to take better care of the high risk kids in our community, and Lee County Commission Chairman, Ray Judah, also spoke as […]
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