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The Real Shawn LaGrua

PV, Friday, February 12th, 2010

Introduction
Rumors have it that when Governor Perdue’s recently appointed Atlanta Circuit Superior Court Judge Shawn LaGrua takes her oath of office in a few months, the life, liberty, and property of every single man, woman, and child that comes before her court will be put in serious jeopardy in her courtroom.
How can this be? [...]

Are Some Georgia Lobbyists Not-Yet-Arrested Felons?

Rob Miller, Thursday, February 11th, 2010

1) OCGA Code 16-10-2 (bribery)
16-10-2: (a) A person commits the offense of bribery when:
(1) He or she gives or offers to give to any person acting for or on behalf of the state or any political subdivision thereof, or of any agency of either, any benefit, reward, or consideration to which he or she is [...]

US Attorney to Investigate Constitutional Rights Violations by Handel, LaGrua?

PV, Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

February 4, 2010
Garland Favorito: (404) 664-4044
garlandf@msn.com
VoterGA.org
SAVANNAH, GA – Former Republican Chatham County Commissioner, Jeff Rayno, announced today that he is filing a letter of complaint with the U.S. Justice Dept. The complaint cites potential Constitutional violations committed by former Secretary of State (SOS) Karen Handel and her Inspector General (IG) Shawn Lagrua during the December [...]

What is the purpose of a “Study Committee”, anyway?

Rob Miller, Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

“Apparently, Alan Peake still has no idea what he’s doing. And it’s contagious:”…”In fact, the committee did not even vote on any amendments, substitutions, or recommendations.” yet there are amendments to the substitution.

Introducing the ‘Life and Liberty Lobbyist’ to the Political Landscape

Bill Simon, Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

There is a new breed of lobbyist roaming the State Capitol these days during the 2010 Georgia General Assembly: Life and Liberty Lobbyists.

“Illegal” Aliens and E-Verify

Rob Miller, Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010

The illegal alien is not taking tax money from the citizens of the State of Georgia.
The federal government is. And rather than fix the problems in their own bureaucracy and do their job, they would mandate the sovereign state of Georgia and her sisters force its citizens- the very ones who are paying for [...]

Monday, Monday

Rob Miller, Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

Yesterday, after spending my morning watching the Georgia House of Representatives conduct absolutely ZERO business on the floor, I sat in on a House Judicial Non-Civil Committee’s afternoon meeting.   Its a good thing the full committee was unable to attend, as there are 21 members and the capacity of the room is a mere [...]

Election Case Dismissed After Questionable Prosecution

PV, Monday, January 25th, 2010

Contact: Garland Favorito (404) 664-4044
garlandf@msn.com
http://www.voterga.org
January 18, 2009 [...]

Peake had “no idea” what he was doing

Rob Miller, Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

“I can remember driving three or four miles and having no idea what I had just done because of texting.” – Alan Peake
I can see him now, thumbing away at his crackberry:  ”Ohhhh hey guys!! I just had the BEST idea ever! Lets make a law on penalizing citiiizens when they txt n’ drive! lol!”
After [...]







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