Oconee County, GA Politics

Former Oconee County Republican chair Rev. Larry Davidson should be ashamed for at least one of his remarks today at Oconee Veterans Park implying during his use of the phrase "purple mountain majesty" that those who do not agree with his insurance company padding viewpoint somehow do not love America who were in attendance. I salute him and his family for their service to our county, but this wrapping themselves in the flag more than others was unpleasant and unnecessary. We all love the USA. I do not question anyone's love of this country nor their patriotism. I hissed at this assessment by Davidson during his invocation. "I must say I was really angered when Rev. Davison in his opening prayer implied that those of us present who were not in sync with him and the rest of the Republicans did not like the USA and its "purple mountain majesty and amber waves of grain." commented local Unitarian and tax man Herb West. "How "Christian" of him!!...

An equal number, as best as any one could county, came out in support and in opposition to President Barack Obama's attempt at Health Care Reform today at Oconee Veterans Park. The crowd estimates were at 150 give or take a dozen, with lots of colorful signs on both sides. State Representative Bob Smith was the only elected official speaking I saw in attendance, and he was gracious in greeting me and my son following Lowell's soccer practice an hour earlier. Former Bogart city council member Woody Bruce did his best karaoke rendition of Lee Greenwood's hit "I'm Proud to be an American" and Bishop city council member Nedra Johnson was spotted in the audience. Many former military members dotted the audience, such as former UGA athletic department employee Tony Cushenberry who somehow came to the conclusion that our President in a Marxist, at least on his sign. Many speeches were delivered, most under four minutes, with raucous applause for those tailoring their...