[Kuksool]

{I would rather have a Republican (rino or not) than any Democrat}

How do you feel about Sonny Perdue? He shocked the nation when he defeated Roy Barnes. However, since assuming the Governorship, he pushed for tax hikes and went back on his promise to hold a referendum on the GA state flag. Alot of GA Freepers are very angry at him. Many people on this Forum think Sonny Perdue will drag the GA GOP down in 2006.

[nyconse]

He raised the cigarette tax and resisted other tax increases. Georgia has serious budget problems. Barnes would have raised income taxes, car taxes etc. Gov. perdue wants a referendum on the flag, but unfortunately the state Senate (or is it the state house)is Democratic. He will not get it though the legislature. There will be a vote-Georgians will be asked to decide whether to keep the newest flag or not. If they say no-I hear it is at this point Perdue will again push the old flag-try to get a vote. I have to tell you, the only reason I want a vote on the old flag is Perdue promised it. I think Politicians should keep their word if they can. The flag issue is foolish I think. The old flag was adopted during the segregation fight in the 50's. I would rather go back to the pre-1950's flag and be done with it. I can certainly understand why Blacks find it offensive-reminds them of the bad old days. Maybe the flag should be one that all Georgians (Black and White) can respect. On the other hand, as someone from the South, I am sick and tired of hearing the South trashed. We can't be proud of our ancestors who fought gallantly for the South-it's not politically correct. God forbid you mention the confederacy or sing Dixie at a football game. This is why some folks are so ticked about the flag. It's yet another piece of our heritage taken away from us by the politically correct. Of course the flag that Barnes got rid of never flew during (as Grandma called it) the war of Northern agression. LOL