The Decision-Maker
Our Opinions
      "I'm the decision-maker," President Bush declared as he drew a line in the sand against congressional leaders and others opposed to an escalation of troops in Iraq. The president seems to think that sending a mere 21,500 additional troops to Iraq will turn the tide there and hasten an end to this ...
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Dragging out wet-dry
      The wet-dry debate is being dragged out in Thomasville to no good conclusion for either the wet or dry sides and certainly not for the overall community's well-being. Thomasville city leaders have been correct to want to make sure zoning was enacted and an alcohol control ordinance is in place bef...
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Legislative pay raise
      The Alabama Legislature had hardly convened for its organizational session before efforts started circulating for a pay raise for legislators. One of the hikes that was promoted in the State Senate would have boosted the current $31,000 or so salary by about $18,000- a 58 percent increase.
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Alabama Scene
'Have vote...will sell'
      After a half century in which I have seen all sorts of disgusting behavior by our so-called public servants, very few things surprise me any more. I have grown calloused. But the recent conduct of Sen. Phil Poole, DMoundville …and yes, Dr.
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Congress Reports
President's State of Union
      Last week, President Bush came to the Capitol and delivered his seventh State of the Union address to the American people. Given the uncertain climate - not only in Washington, D.C. - but throughout the world, the president did a solid job in addressing many of the top issues of the day while r...
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