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Saturday, January 17, 2009
Jim Wooten retires
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Jim Wooten, the AJC’s long-time voice of conservatism, is retiring. He leaves the editorial board on June 30. The Cobb County resident will continue to write a weekly column, and do a little blogging.
But it is entirely fair to call him a short-timer.
If you think you’re up to replacing the man, click here.
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Watch CNN video of Flight 1549 splashing into the Hudson River
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Amazing shots from NYC surveillance cameras:
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Now, if Obama ordered up a Camouflage Ball, Westmoreland would think about it
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Some people just aren’t meant to foxtrot.
While it seems that half the toes in the nation will try to squeeze into the Size 2 shoe that is the District of Columbia on Tuesday, certain people are determined to stay away.
McClatchy News Service is reporting that our own U.S. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland, a Republican from Coweta County (who used an unfortunate word to describe the First Couple during the 2008 campaign), has declared himself out-of-town until Wednesday:
“He’s a Republican and this is a Democratic — with a lowercase ‘p’ — party function,” said Brian Robinson, Westmoreland’s spokesman. “Plus it’s going to be 10 degrees and crowded. (Westmoreland) is not a huge pomp and circumstance kind of guy anyway. Put him in a field with a gun at a turkey shoot and he’ll be good to go. If Obama had a turkey shoot, Lynn would be there.”
In the same article, U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss exudes all the grace of a fellow who has survived a close call, and is ready to wish good health to all the world — regardless of creed or party:
“The inauguration of President Obama will be one of the most significant moments in our nation’s history,” Chambliss said. “Importantly, it will be wonderful to witness the number of people from around the nation who have engaged in the political process.”
