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
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
11Mar
Volunteers and fundraisers are more important than ever. Pets are being relinquished because the owners have lost their jobs and in some cases even their homes. The county shelter must make do with less because of reductions in the county budget. PAWS will need to make up the difference to save the lives of healthy animals. We need your help.
Anyone looking for a pet can find information and see pictures of pets available for adoption from the Lumpkin County Animal Shelter on this website. Click on the dog picture. Information about even more animals is available at http://www.petfinder.com/index.html or at http://www.petango.com/lumpkincountyshelter Continue reading »
Tags: animal control, PAWS
09Mar
Commission Chairman John Raber does not run the county. Any promises, commitments, or deals he makes are null and void without approval by the Board of Commissioners (BOC). Any and all blame for what Raber does must revert back to the BOC. They have the power. Do they not realize their responsibilities after all these months or years in office?
The BOC, not the Chairman, is the successor to the Sole Commissioner of Lumpkin County. The BOC is the governing authority of Lumpkin County. According to the enabling legislation, the Chairman calls meetings, presides, represents county government at ceremonial functions, submits motions to the BOC for action, makes appointments with approval of the BOC, and performs duties delegated by the BOC or provided by law or ordinance. Continue reading »
Tags: BOC
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