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Location
Fayetteville, Georgia, U.S.A
Birthday
December 31
Bio
A navy vet back in his home town, writing for the local paper

MY RECENT POSTS

  • Be thankful the new 'third party' is on the right
    December 13, 2010 05:59PM

  • Don't ask don't tell needs to go now
    December 13, 2010 02:30PM

  • Don't Click on the silly Ad below
    June 27, 2009 12:37PM

  • The Plight of the Atlanta Sports Fan
    June 09, 2009 02:48PM

  • PIXAR's bad, but adult comedies are way worse
    June 08, 2009 05:37PM

MY RECENT COMMENTS

  • “ Take a look at this article from Tuesday's New York Times and then tell me there…”
    December 03, 2009 05:33PM

  • “You are so off point here that I'm a little baffled. So, Spike Lee said some thi…”
    December 02, 2009 06:58PM

  • “well, MT, I'm a big fan, but I'm poor, technologically impaired and generally res…”
    July 02, 2009 09:09AM

  • “Man... I thought we were supposed to be adults. The web has a way of reverting…”
    June 28, 2009 01:00PM

  • “Thanks for the helpful comments JLee, BobbyG and Larry. Bobby, I like the disclaim…”
    June 28, 2009 12:11PM

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December 03, 2009 05:33PM
“ Take a look at this article from Tuesday's New York Times and then tell me there isn't a "white machine." Perhaps 'Machine' isn't the best wor…”
About: Blackness - Whiteness
December 02, 2009 06:58PM
“You are so off point here that I'm a little baffled. So, Spike Lee said some things in an interview (that you failed to quote) that made you believe…”
About: Blackness - Whiteness
July 02, 2009 09:09AM
“well, MT, I'm a big fan, but I'm poor, technologically impaired and generally resentful of iphone owners (I wouldn't own one even if I could afford it,…”
About: OS, Help Me Decide Which Shows To Review!
June 28, 2009 01:00PM
“Man... I thought we were supposed to be adults. The web has a way of reverting us all to our inner middle school bully. Greg, I got your back. Sorry…”
About: BlueSkys is really Kind of Blue w/Gratuitous Nudity
June 28, 2009 12:11PM
“Thanks for the helpful comments JLee, BobbyG and Larry. Bobby, I like the disclaimer you have in your bio. I'm going to copy it -- if you don't mind.”
About: Don't Click on the silly Ad below
June 27, 2009 12:56PM
“JLee, got any suggestions on that new blog site? I haven't exactly been as active as I used to be here. I don't have a problem with OS getting a &quo…”
About: Don't Click on the silly Ad below
June 27, 2009 12:49PM
“hey, I'm a journalist in real life and I still don't like ads on my blog. At the paper, the ads belong to the paper. On my blog (with my name on it)…”
About: Pissed about OS ads? OK, here's my apology...
June 23, 2009 06:43PM
“fins, a good place to start finding that perspective (if you're interested) is the public library. They should have a dvd or vhs copy of Henry Louis G…”
About: How Not to Converse With Black People in Social Situations
June 23, 2009 06:08PM
“Fins, you're in serious need of some perspective.”
About: How Not to Converse With Black People in Social Situations
June 23, 2009 06:01PM
“Surfer: Dana's comment astounded me as well... at least until I scrolled down and saw who wrote it. Let's remember that Dana (who "sees no race&q…”
About: How Not to Converse With Black People in Social Situations
June 23, 2009 04:18PM
“Silkstone: here's my answer to your question: of course your ancestors' struggles "count," however, they are not the same struggles that blac…”
About: How Not to Converse With Black People in Social Situations
June 23, 2009 03:58PM
“what was "The Unusuals"? I guess I need to check it out on DVD. Maybe ABC's problem starts with the promotion side of the house. Outside th…”
About: Hey, You! Watch This Show
June 23, 2009 12:51PM
“I'm with Grif... sounds like rehab. and James, why on earth would you pay out of state tuition for your daughter to attend College of Charleston? What…”
About: The Mysterious Case of the Missing Governor
June 23, 2009 12:43PM
“Gran Torino was an awful, awful film. I can't imagine how disparagingly I'd talk about the movie industry if the only theater expereince I'd had in th…”
About: Movie Melancholia
June 23, 2009 12:30PM
“The Diving Bell and the Butterfly is easily one of my top five favorite films. Glad to see it mentioned. It is an absolute must see. Pan's Labyrint…”
About: A Few Movie Recommendations (for Sgt. Mom)
June 23, 2009 12:17PM
“Yeah, Dark Knight stunk. I love Netflix. $8.99 a month for one rental at a time is a great deal. If you're quick with your turnaround, its easy to a…”
About: The Movies I've Seen This Year That I Liked
June 18, 2009 03:01PM
“you could write a post every day for the next year about a person currently rotting on death row that doesn't need to be there. Thanks for sharing thi…”
About: The Tragic Life of Jamie Wilson
June 17, 2009 05:51PM
“My brother went... I should have gone, but its just so damn expensive these days. My brother could have bought me a ticket, but I guess he forgot tha…”
About: Bonnaroo 2009: Springsteen and Phish Rock Tennessee
June 17, 2009 05:16PM
“from my own expereince, I'm willing to bet that your local business "pals" already know why you're there--ESPECIALLY IF any one of them have…”
About: You threw the bums a dime in your prime, didn't you?
June 17, 2009 02:36PM
“Rick, I don't think you're going to find too many people who will argue that a canine life is more important than a human one. This post and comment t…”
About: NFL Player Receives 30-Day Jail Sentence for Killing a Man
June 17, 2009 01:55PM
“When I clicked on the title of the post, I intended to raise the Vick comparison. Thankfully, Spin Doctor already did that. Rick Lucke, the piously d…”
About: NFL Player Receives 30-Day Jail Sentence for Killing a Man
June 16, 2009 05:01PM
“The government can start with 'reparations' aimed at uplifting black communities and schools. Affirmative action aimed at not just blacks, but all tho…”
About: Do African-Americans Deserve Reparations for Slavery?
June 12, 2009 05:47PM
“like many Beth Mann posts, this makes me think of the "Player Hater's Ball" skit from season 1 of Chappelle's Show. Check it out. Its a cla…”
About: The People Who are Talented but Annoying List
June 12, 2009 04:48PM
“I enjoyed this column, but I can also see where Aaron is coming from. One thing I'd like to point out: one can have educational diversity with two gra…”
About: Does Sotomayor Really Make the Supreme Court Diverse?
June 12, 2009 03:52PM
“I don't if Barnes is good for the state. I like Poythress... but Barnes definitely will stir the pot.”
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