Category Archives: Politics

Presidential Politics: Georgia Edition

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Bill Ruhsam

With the Iowa Caucuses coming up soon1 there’s all sorts of fun going on in the Republican political arena. Mitt is being bulldozed by Palin and Donald “the hair” Trump decided he’s not running for president on a birther platform … Continue reading →

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Errant Hypocrisy Makes Bill Sad

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Bill Ruhsam

Today on the Political Insider: Cain: The role of Muslims in American society is for them to be allowed to practice their religion freely, which is part of our First Amendment. The role of Muslims in America is not to … Continue reading →

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Georgia Legislature: Bicycle Bills

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Bill Ruhsam

There are currently three bills related to bicycles going through the Georgia Legislature: HB 71 – Sidewalks House Bill 71 does two things: It provides for the requirement that vehicles yield to bicycles as well as pedestrians on sidewalks. It … Continue reading →

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Georgia Legislature: Sunday Sales of Alcohol

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Bill Ruhsam

In Georgia you can buy a beer on Sunday at a restaurant1, but not at a store. Senate Bill 10 of the 2011 legislative session may fix that. The word is that this year, this bill has a good chance … Continue reading →

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Georgia Legislative Session 2011

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Bill Ruhsam

I’ve been paying more and more attention to Georgia politics over the last few years. Partly because it directly affects my job, but also because it’s interesting in an OH MY GOD kind of way. I expect that is the … Continue reading →

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Atlanta Metro Area Accessibility

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Bill Ruhsam

We who live and work in the Atlanta metropolitan region had an object lesson in what happens when a major snowstorm hits a southern city: shutdown. You might assume that this has implications for accessibility. You would be right. The … Continue reading →

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Wikileaks, First Amendment, Espionage, Information Security

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Bill Ruhsam

I’ve been having some lively discussions surrounding Wikileaks’ release of United States diplomatic cables on November 28, 2010. I seem to be confusing some people with my arguments and statements. I intend to clear this up. For the record: I … Continue reading →

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Modern US President

Posted on November 14, 2010 by Bill Ruhsam

Thanks, David, for passing this along to me. I am amused. (and it’s true: let the dude smoke if he needs to) You know, as I was about to push POST on this, I realized that I couldn’t think of … Continue reading →

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Electoral Selections: Georgia 2010

Posted on October 19, 2010 by Bill Ruhsam

Without preamble, here are the ways I’m going this election season, and why: Georgia State Constitutional Amendment #1: “Shall the Constitution of Georgia be amended so as to make Georgia more economically competitive by authorizing legislation to uphold reasonable competitive … Continue reading →

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More Noise and Smoke from the GOP

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Bill Ruhsam

You know what I hate? What I really really hate? I hate sounding like I’m a mouthpiece for the Democratic party. Unfortunately I can’t let stand certain things, like when Conservative mouthpieces just plain make stuff up. Did you know … Continue reading →

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