What Is Goin’ On?

Since 2005, when the Republicans captured a majority in the Georgia House and elected the first Republican Speaker in 130 years, Glenn Richardson has been more concerned with promoting Glenn Richardson, than working for the people of Georgia. His Late, Great Tax Plan in 2008 is a prime example. A dumb idea promoted for his personal gain, i.e., his anticipated run for Governor in 2010.

As speaker, he is a little dictator, punishing anyone who dares defy his commands. He wants to be something he is not, and hopefully never will be: Governor. He loves to pick fights and promote gridlock with Casey Cagle and the Georgia Senate. He is inaccessible, arrogant, sleazy and the number 1 soldier in the Chamber of Commerce’s war on justice in Georgia. But lets not dwell on Glenn’s good points!

Many people, me and hopefully some legislators, are tired of buffoonery orchestrating ever increasing animosity in the Georgia legislature. Fratricide is not pretty or productive, even when it is primarily within the Republican Party. Enter, horse and rider.

David Ralston (R-7, Blue Ridge) is an attorney and Chairman of the House Judiciary - Non-Civil Committee. David recently announced his intention to seek the position of Speaker of the House when the Republicans caucus in November. In doing so, he is literally putting everything on the line, including his chairmanship, because Glenn is known for his passion for vengence and retribution. And thank goodness for Glenn’s passion. It’s the one thing that insures his ultimate failure!

David wants to bring civility back to the Georgia Legislature. In these times of budget shortfalls, working together is going to be more important in 2009 than ever before. Listen to the interview and see if David Ralston sounds like the kind of guy you want running the Georgia House. If he is, call your representative and tell him to support David. Without hearing from you, your representative might be too chicken to buck Glenn.

That appears to be the case with Toombs County’s representative, Greg Morris, a Democrat who switched to Republican “after” being elected as a Democrat. I hate to talk bad about Greg, but he’s just the kind of guy Glenn Richardson loves to say “boo” to.