Online story: Joe Biden said, "The only bipartisan thing left in America is the fight against cancer," - You know, this is why we need to cure America of liberalism.. it seems Democrats have no concern about any other issue to keep America safe... or strong.. or growing...

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The NCAA brackets are out.. for the life of me, I do not understand the NCAA "logic" of "play in" seeds.. This tear, 2 brackets have one such, another has none, and one bracket has TWO "play in" seeds. Too boot, two of those 4 "play in" games are for the 11th seed, meaning that the number 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16th seeds are illegitimate. Liberalism "fairness" in college classrooms is horrible, but liberalism "fairness" in college sports is ridiculous!

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HufPOOPOO headline: "GOP lawmakers concerned about roadblocks to tax reform" -- Ooops, my bad.. I was guessing Paul, McCain, Graham or the Democrats of your choice..

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HuffPOOPOO headline: "Study: Hillary Clinton's election loss likely due in part to poorly run campaign, advertising" -- Good grief... mainscream media just isn't going to get over the simple fact that American workers were tired of the Clintons and the Democratic Party message...Hellay lost because Trump whipped her and mainscream media in the trenches.

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Online headline: "Bashar al-Assad calls US forces 'invaders,' comments on Trump's ISIS fight" -- Awwww.. ASSwad is complaining that Trump has decided to keep the promise Obama broke.. get use to it, ASSwad!

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Online story: "Some of the (Texas') 36 congressional districts violate either the U.S. Constitution or the federal Voting Rights Act, a panel of three federal judges ruled Friday. * "The record indicates not just a hostility toward Democrat districts, but a hostility to minority districts, and a willingness to use race for partisan advantage," U.S. District Judges Xavier Rodriguez and Orlando Garcia wrote in their opinion. * the 3rd judge, a Reagan appointee, opined the case was basically "moot under previous rulings, and he  sharply criticized the Justice Department.".  Later,  the United States Supreme Court issued an opinion which vacated the orders implementing Texas redistricting maps prepared by the Western District of Texas three-judge panel. The opinion also remanded the case back to the Western District of Texas three-judge panel for further proceedings consistent with the Supreme Court’s opinion." -- Good grief..two of the 3 judges were Latino, and one of them was appointed by Rick Perry! Doesn't sound like the Republican Party held disrespect for Latinos, but respected the voting rights of ALL American citizens, and sounds like the US Supreme Court agrees, too.

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Online story: "House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) recently sent a stern letter to House Speaker Paul Ryan, lecturing him about the right of the American people to know the “full impact” of the GOP’s new health care legislation before it’s passed by Congress. * “The American people and Members have a right to know the full impact of this legislation before any vote in Committee or by the whole House,” Pelosi wrote." -- You know.. we have to ask.. "Do you think she read it before she signed it?" The Republicans should run an ad featuring this, and her demand of the Democratic Party to pass OObamaCRAP before they read it every day during the next Democratic Party primary for her seat..

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Muhammed Ali's son was supposedly held up at an airport in Florida  because of his name/religious connection.. What BS!.. He was "detained" because he wouldn't take off his jewelry like everyone else is required and put in a tray  as he went through a metal detector. Mainscream media is dangerous..

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Whatta grandstand move..the NY AG appointed by Obama refusing to resign. Guess he trying to position himself to run against Cuomo.

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L-E headline/story: "Riverfront is seen as opportunity * Marc Olivié, president and CEO of W.C. Bradley Co., is at the helm of the company’s development strategy. * “We see the riverfront as the main asset of Columbus downtown — " "the riverfront as the main asset"? You know, one of the things passed down in our family was that "Our PEOPLE.. our Customers.. are the "main assets" of our business, our town, and our lives...

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L-E headline: "Local undocumented immigrants fear raids" -- You know, there are a lot more immigrants that have followed our laws and procedures that do not fear such, and they have nothing to fear... other than, well, maybe that some "undocumented" (a.k.a. "illegal aliens) ones may cause them harm.

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From Council Agenda:
PROPERTY DISPOSITION - 811, 813, 815, 817, 819, 821, 825, 827, 831, 835 SEVENTH AVENUE AND 618 NINTH ST: Approval is requested to declare vacant properties at 811, 813, 815,817, 819, 821, 825, 827, 831, 835 Seventh Avenue and 618 Ninth St., as surplus and authorize the sale of 1.78 acres in Columbus, Muscogee County, and execute all contracts agreements and understandings related to the conveyance of city property. The appraised value of the property is $58,200 and will be sold at fair market value." -- "Fair Market Value"? You know, we've seen the City purchase property from the private sector assessed at $211,000.00 for $365,000.00 recently.. Does this mean that the City is going to sell the property at ASSESSED value of $58,000.00 or follow recent practices and sell it for $100,000 to keep the process consistent?

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From Council Agenda:
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L-E headline/story: "Riverfront is seen as opportunity * Marc Olivié, president and CEO of W.C. Bradley Co., is at the helm of the company’s development strategy. * “We see the riverfront as the main asset of Columbus downtown — " "the riverfront as the main asset"? You know, one of the things passed down in our family was that "PEOPLE.. Customers.. are the "main asset" of our business, our town, and our lives...

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L-E headline: "Local undocumented immigrants fear raids" -- You know, there are a lot more immigrants that have followed our laws and procedures that do not fear such, and they have nothing to fear... other than, well, maybe that some "undocumented" (a.k.a. "illegal aliens) ones may cause them harm.

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From Council Agenda:
PROPERTY DISPOSITION - 811, 813, 815, 817, 819, 821, 825, 827, 831, 835 SEVENTH AVENUE AND 618 NINTH ST: Approval is requested to declare vacant properties at 811, 813, 815,817, 819, 821, 825, 827, 831, 835 Seventh Avenue and 618 Ninth St., as surplus and authorize the sale of 1.78 acres in Columbus, Muscogee County, and execute all contracts agreements and understandings related to the conveyance of city property. The appraised value of the property is $58,200 and will be sold at fair market value." -- "Fair Market Value"? You know, we've seen the City purchase property from the private sector assessed at $211,000.00 for $365,000.00 recently.. Does this mean that the City is going to sell the property at ASSESSED value of $58,000.00 or follow recent practices and sell it for $100,000 to keep the process consistent?

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From Council Agenda:
" ENTERPRISE ZONE APPLICANT - CHATTAHOOCHEE PALLETS INC. Approval is requested to approve the enterprise zone application for property tax abatements through the enterprise zone program for Chattahoochee Pallets Inc. for up to 10 years." -- "property tax abatement"?  Is that "full or partial"? Ane what's this about "up to 10 years"? What conditions make this a variable?

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From Council Agenda:
"PILOT PROTOTYPE FOR WI-FI ACCESS ON BUSES -It is requested that council approve the purchase of a pilot prototype wireless solution for Metra buses from Presidio Networked Solutions (Norcross, Ga.) in the amount of $12,289.81. This will be a cooperative purchase, via Georgia Statewide Contract,." -- Just what we need to be spending tax dollars on.. "free"  WiFi for ghosts riders.. what we'll get is more drivers texting/Googling as they drive.

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LIV's L-E "soundoff": "Donald, trade out Sean Spicer. He talks too fast and he’s adversarial. Your policies are fine but he is not the communicator we need." -- Good grief.. This LIV had 8 long years of listening to Gibbs, Carney, and Earnest "fast talking" to cover Obama gaffs, and now that Trump has a Press Secretary that actually answers questions rather than dodge them, this LIV is about to implode.

 

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L-E headline: "School board considers custodial staff overhaul" -- Amazing.. all this about removing the  current custodial contractor and no mention of the contractor's name?