Monday, March 22, 2010

Monday, March 22, 2010

Editorial: A rough road ahead

It may not be much consolation, but those tasked with repairing the roads don't like it any more than we do. Mike Greene, the city's director of public services, is itching to fix them.

Sunday, March 21, 2010

Editorial: In Augusta, climate change is real

Dana Bedden's exhortation to feel good about Augusta goes way beyond the schools. We agree that there's too often more grousing than is warranted. The truth is, we've got it good here.

Editorial: Strong character, courtesy of the Scouts

Being courteous isn't just being nice. It's being respectful and considerate, often putting the concerns and well-being of others above your own.

Saturday, March 20, 2010

Editorial: Imperfect timing?

When it comes to moving Augusta Commission meetings from 2 to 5 p.m., which the group this week voted to begin on April 1, we don't know either why or why not.

Editorial: Back among the Elite

Paint a big "A" on the gym floor and hang a banner that says "Welcome to Christenberry Fieldhouse." That way, maybe the Jaguars will think they're playing at home.

Friday, March 19, 2010

Editorial: We would not have deemed this possible

A growing number believe the health-care reform bill is endangering not only the American way of life but our system of representative government.

Editorial: Barrow must stay true blue

We don't agree with John Barrow on a number of issues. But we know he has his head screwed on straight -- and he knows he works for the people of the 12th District.

Thursday, March 18, 2010

Editorial: Museum is making history

This is simply the museum of history Augusta was meant to have -- and the golf flavor our Masters guests, and other visitors year-round, will just eat up.

Editorial: Social Insecurity

The federal government forced you to save for your retirement by deducting money from your paycheck and employer, and then spent the money itself -- in an effort to hide the true cost of government programs and to make members of Congress look more frugal than they are.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Editorial: Choosing the right club

He knows it is just the place for a Tiger still licking his self-inflicted wounds who wants to focus on golf.

Editorial: Only as a last resort

Legislative leaders say they want to avoid raising taxes at all costs, as well they should. As the governor said so well last week, the government must now hit the reset button and rethink everything it has been doing.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Editorial: God help the republic

Why on Earth would Democrats even want to push this through with cheap magicians' tricks?

Editorial: Fill the fieldhouse tonight

Augusta State has made it to the Final Four in Division II basketball the past two years. What an incredible feat. Yet, this team has a chance to make it three in a row.

Choosing the right club

We’re sure there have been lots of times in the past five months that Tiger Woods wishes he could go back in time.
By Augusta Chronicle Editorial Staff

Monday, March 15, 2010

Editorial: Match words with action on Iran

Why should the Israelis, who have been threatened with extinction by the Iranian president, take any comfort in Biden's words when there have been no actions to back them up?

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Editorial: The absolute limit

As a free nation, we have it in our power to reverse this suicidal course and re-establish stability in our economy.

Editorial: A friendly reminder

Being a good scout -- and a good person -- is about being good, to yourself and to those around you.

Saturday, March 13, 2010

Editorial: Is God here to stay?

Even the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals had to admit, saying "one nation under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance and "In God We Trust" on our money is not unconstitutional.

Editorial: The world's freest woman

There was no discernible reason for Agnes Hughes to have made the news. It's her attitude that made the news. It's just that spectacular.

Friday, March 12, 2010

Editorial: A seal of disapproval

Blame The Chronicle all you like. But if anyone thinks this page is alone, or even off base, in its urgent criticism of this president's misbegotten policies, they're just not tuned in to reality.

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Editorial: The Left's pro-pollution stance

A troubling picture is emerging of a hate-filled, intolerant left wing in this country that is out to destroy conservatives, mock and ridicule them in the foulest terms and, failing all that, to silence them.
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