22Mar
Financial obligations can result in the enslavement of both individuals and nations. Debt, the slight of hand that let’s us live beyond our means, eventually demands an accounting. There is no such thing as a business too big to fail; and there is no such thing as a nation too big to fail. Mighty nations have been wiped out by their own excesses.
According to Douglas Holtz-Eakin, director of the Congressional Budget Office from 2003 to 2005, ” By 2020, the federal deficit — the amount the government must borrow to meet its expenses — is projected to be $1.2 trillion, $900 billion of which represents interest on previous debt. The health care legislation would only increase this crushing debt. It is a clear indication that Congress does not realize the urgency of putting America’s fiscal house in order.” Continue reading »
Tags: unabashed deception
17Mar
The following is from Chairman John Raber’s Question & Answers in The Dahlonega Nugget on March 17, 2010:
Q. What is a fragmented politician?
A. A fragmented politician is one who has single focus vision and is incapable of or not desirous of understanding the total picture because of levels of education, social awareness, greed, global awareness, desire for power, and inability to be a team player. Continue reading »
Tags: BOC
17Mar
USPS unveils ‘adopt a shelter pet’ commemorative stamps
USPS will unveil its “Animal Rescue: Adopt a Shelter Pet” sheet of commemorative stamps March 17, kicking off a major 8-week promotion. The set features photographs of 10 shelter pets. The stamps go on sale April 30. Continue reading »
Tags: animal control
14Mar
Commission Chairman John Raber has thrown down the gauntlet placing responsibility for attracting new business on limiting free speech instead of making changes in the way he operates. Continue reading »
Tags: BOC, lumpkin jobs
13Mar
The Lumpkin County Homeowners Association (LCHA) will meet on Tuesday, March 23 at 6:00 PM in the meeting room of United Community Bank located on Morrison Moore Parkway across from the Post Office. Continue reading »
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