James Garfield, the 18th President said, that Americans are responsible for the character of Congress. If the members are incompetent and corrupt, the buck stops with the voters who elected and re- elected them.
Americans must cease their apathetic ways and begin asking questions about the conduct of ALL political leaders. For example, in 2010 there were over 11,000 lobbyists in Washington, and they spend 3.5 billion dollars wining and dining Senators and Representatives.
Needless to say, the lob- byists gave huge campaign contributions to the mem- bers of Congress, and they
obtained the BEST LAWS THAT MONEY COULD BUY. Senators and Repre- sentatives did not consider the cost of each bill--getting re-elected is the name of the game played by Republican and Democratic members of Congress.
In future elections, voters must carefully evaluate the Democratic and Repub- lican candidates.
Always vote for the individual. Never vote for the principles of a political party--deceptive political tactic.
The glass of water is half-full and not half empty.
Roy Wetherington
Tifton
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January 18, 2013
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GSP out in full force this holiday weekend
Georgia State troopers are preparing for full patrols during the peak travel times this coming holiday weekend. The 78 hour Memorial Day holiday travel period begins at 6 p.m. today and ends at midnight Memorial Day. Colonel Mark McDonough,
Continued ... - Tift EMS honors John Edenfield as Paramedic of the Year
- Prince Toyota makes donation to United Way
- TPD Lt. Steve Hyman recognized by Tifton Sertoma Club Thursday
- Chula man found dead
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GSP out in full force this holiday weekend
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Proud of diamond accomplishments of Devils, Panthers
Tift County almost pulled off an incredible feat this year, having two teams in the baseball quarterfinals.. It was a great year for baseball at all area schools, all eight of them in the postseason. Both Kyle Kirk's Tift County Blue Devils and Brad Porter's Tiftarea Academy Panthers came within an eyelash of doing even better: the final four.
- Devil duo decide Pratt
- Couch named Region 1-AAAAAA Player of the Year
- Sports briefs for May 23
- Gattis’ grand slam leads Braves past Twins 8-3
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Proud of diamond accomplishments of Devils, Panthers
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Embrace glorious stories with a visit to LaGrange, Ga.
Guess who cooked my lunch on a jaunt to LaGrange, Georgia? The great-great grandson of the legendary town philanthropist, that’s who.
- Explore the edges Mississippi Gulf Coast
- St. Augustine: Abounding with excellence suiting every taste
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Embrace glorious stories with a visit to LaGrange, Ga.
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