Monthly Archives: February 2009

Bush-Hilter Yields to the Obama Nation

By Agricola | February 9, 2009

The Obama Revolution has wasted little time taking control of the state organs. Hilary watches as her promised perch on the world stage is reduced by a succession of “Special Envoys” who take their instructions from a committee of factotums working deep in the bowels of the OEOB. Never mind that they didn’t need Congressional [...] Read more »

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Trees or Buildings?

By Agricola | February 9, 2009

The College of Charleston is one of the prettiest campuses around. It compares favorably with the Virginia schools, and gives the Ivy League’s best a run for their money. The central feature of the campus is Randolph Hall and its lovely yard. A wonderful tradition is the graduation ceremonies held in front of the hall, [...] Read more »

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Greetings, Earthlings

By Agricola | February 6, 2009

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Where’d Tom Daschle Go?

By Agricola | February 3, 2009

What happened to this Tom Daschle? Read more »

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Screwed by The Parking Gods

By Agricola | February 2, 2009

A letter to the editors in today’s Post & Courier takes the city to task: In December, the city of Charleston raises parking fines 75 percent to encourage citizens to use parking garages in downtown Charleston. Then in January, the city’s Department of Revenue introduces the SmartCard to make it more convenient to pay at [...] Read more »

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