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Charles Jackson
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BIOGRAPHY
Charles Jackson attended Atlanta public schools and the University of Georgia. He graduated with an M.A. degree in political science from Georgia State University and is a U.S. Army veteran. Mr. Jackson got hooked on politics as a high school senior and then as a freshman at the University of Georgia. He has since compiled an extensive background in politics, working in numerous campaigns and serving on the staffs of several Georgia elected officials. Mr. Jackson is a keen observer of current events and politics. His commentaries are perceptive, vibrant and witty. "Great insights and solid writing," a reader commented. He is a self-described humorist, classical (Edmund Burke, Friedrich Hayek) and movement (Buckley, Goldwater, Reagan) conservative - with a dash of populist libertarianism. Mr. Jackson is a history buff, avid reader and sports fan. He lives in Atlanta.
COMMENTARIES
Fulton County Commission's $1 Million Budget Baby
By Charles Jackson | 03/18/10
Like other metro counties, Fulton County is now facing the hard facts of declining tax revenues in a recession. The 2010 budget adopted for Fulton County in January is $13 million less that 2009's so taxpayers assumed that tough choice would have to be made by the county. I've chronicled the county's budget woes and implored the Fulton County Commission to do what's necessary - “...So, Fulton commissioners, sharpen those knives... read more »
0 Comments | Related Topics »Fulton County (GA) |
Jim Bunning PAYGO NOGO Hypocrite
By Charles Jackson | 03/15/10
Until late last month, most Americans had never heard of 79 year old Senator Jim Bunning (R-KY) - which is a blessing. Elected in 1998, Sen. Bunning has served in relative obscurity and is arguably the least effective member of the Senate. His cantankerous persona hasn't earned him many friends and most of his Republican colleagues tend to ignore him. One GOP Capitol Hill observer describes Sen. Bunning as being, well, “just a little... read more »
2 Comments | Related Topics »Fulton County (GA) |
John Oxendine Will Cost GA GOP Governorship
By Charles Jackson | 03/04/10
Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine is one of this year's six Republican gubernatorial candidates Elected in 1994 - becoming the first Georgia Republican to be elected to statewide office - he's now the longest serving statewide Republican officeholder. Last week, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Kyle Wing field asks whether or not Commissioner Oxendine should resign his office because of the cozy relationship he has with those he... read more »
3 Comments | Related Topics »Fulton County (GA) |
What is Palinism? Part 2
By Charles Jackson | 02/24/10
Last November, following the release of Sarah Palin's book, “Going Rouge,” I posted a commentary on what I thought the Palin phenomenon was all about. In addition to that post, I've written three others: --- Commenting on her resignation as governor of Alaska and recounting my 2008 articles in Georgia Politics Daily on her national candidacy; --Hitting back at the New York Times columnists for their hate Palin... read more »
0 Comments | Related Topics »Fulton County (GA) |
Keeping Georgia Republican in 2010
By Charles Jackson | 02/16/10
This year's gubernatorial election will be the first since 1998 without an incumbent on the ballot. That year, one of those non incumbent candidates - Roy Barnes - was elected and then defeated in his bid for a second term for by Sonny Perdue in 2002. Former Governor Barnes wants his old job back and appears to the front runner for the Democratic Primary nomination. He'll be a formidable opponent for the Republican nominee. I've... read more »
2 Comments | Related Topics »Fulton County (GA) |
2010 Georgia Legislature Part 3: Governor Wants 4 Offices Appointed
By Charles Jackson | 02/09/10
Governor Sonny Perdue has plans for a major restructuring of state government that would make four constitutional offices appointed rather than elected. The plan, which would require approval of voters in November - if it receives a two-thirds vote in both the state House and Senate - would allow future governors to appoint Georgia's insurance, labor and agriculture commissioners as well as the state school superintendent. Each... read more »
2 Comments | Related Topics »Fulton County (GA) |
Islam: A 'Religion of Peace'?
By Charles Jackson | 02/03/10
Last November, in “Fort Hood and the Legacy of Islam,” we wrote that “The Fort Hood tragedy - a domestic terrorist attack - should finally be a wake-up call to our PC attitude when it comes to Islam and the evil it still generates in the 21st century.” Since then, we've had the failed terrorist Christmas Day attack on Flight 253 but President Obama and his administration seemingly still don't seem get it. ... read more »
8 Comments | Related Topics »Fulton County (GA) |
2010 Georgia Legislature Part 2: Lawmakers Haitian Fundraiser Gets Some Flack
By Charles Jackson | 01/27/10
In an effort to remake its scandal plagued image from last year, the Georgia House is having a fundraiser for Haitian relief next month. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Jim Galloway gushingly wrote in his “Political Insider” column, “I’m happy to stand corrected, but I don’t think I’ve ever seen a press release like the one below coming from the House speaker’s office – whether... read more »
0 Comments | Related Topics »Fulton County (GA) |
The GOP: Only a Regional Party? New Jersey & Massachusetts Say No
By Charles Jackson | 01/22/10
Scott Brown's win in Massachusetts on the heels of Chris Christie's victory in New Jersey may, at last, put an end to the myth that the Republican Party - after the 2008 election - was marginalized to a regional (Southern), white party. Last December, we noted what some of the commentators and pundits had said in writing off the GOP as RIP, (“The GOP. Only a Regional Party? Look Again,” December 7,... read more »
2 Comments | Related Topics »Fulton County (GA) |
One Year Ago Today
By Charles Jackson | 01/20/10
One year ago today, January 20, 2009, Barack Obama was inaugurated as the 44th president of the United States. 364 days later, yesterday, January 19, 2010, Scott Brown - Republican - was elected United States Senator from Massachusetts. The backlash has begun. Rejoice All Ye People! read more »
8 Comments | Related Topics »GEORGIA |
CONTRIBUTOR
REGIONAL PERSPECTIVES / NATIONAL IMPACT
Charles Jackson
Member For
1 year 22 weeks
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Contact:
Red County Editor -
Fulton County, GA
crjemail@yahoo.com
BIOGRAPHY
Charles Jackson attended Atlanta public schools and the University of Georgia. He graduated with an M.A. degree in political science from Georgia State University and is a U.S. Army veteran. Mr. Jackson got hooked on politics as a high school senior and then as a freshman at the University of Georgia. He has since compiled an extensive background in politics, working in numerous campaigns and serving on the staffs of several Georgia elected officials. Mr. Jackson is a keen observer of current events and politics. His commentaries are perceptive, vibrant and witty. "Great insights and solid writing," a reader commented. He is a self-described humorist, classical (Edmund Burke, Friedrich Hayek) and movement (Buckley, Goldwater, Reagan) conservative - with a dash of populist libertarianism. Mr. Jackson is a history buff, avid reader and sports fan. He lives in Atlanta.
COMMENTARIES
Fulton County Commission's $1 Million Budget Baby
By Charles Jackson | 03/18/10
Like other metro counties, Fulton County is now facing the hard facts of declining tax revenues in a recession. The 2010 budget adopted for Fulton County in January is $13 million less that 2009's so taxpayers assumed that tough choice would have to be made by the county. I've chronicled the county's budget woes and implored the Fulton County Commission to do what's necessary - “...So, Fulton commissioners, sharpen those knives... read more »
0 Comments | Related Topics »Fulton County (GA) |
Jim Bunning PAYGO NOGO Hypocrite
By Charles Jackson | 03/15/10
Until late last month, most Americans had never heard of 79 year old Senator Jim Bunning (R-KY) - which is a blessing. Elected in 1998, Sen. Bunning has served in relative obscurity and is arguably the least effective member of the Senate. His cantankerous persona hasn't earned him many friends and most of his Republican colleagues tend to ignore him. One GOP Capitol Hill observer describes Sen. Bunning as being, well, “just a little... read more »
2 Comments | Related Topics »Fulton County (GA) |
John Oxendine Will Cost GA GOP Governorship
By Charles Jackson | 03/04/10
Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine is one of this year's six Republican gubernatorial candidates Elected in 1994 - becoming the first Georgia Republican to be elected to statewide office - he's now the longest serving statewide Republican officeholder. Last week, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Kyle Wing field asks whether or not Commissioner Oxendine should resign his office because of the cozy relationship he has with those he... read more »
3 Comments | Related Topics »Fulton County (GA) |
What is Palinism? Part 2
By Charles Jackson | 02/24/10
Last November, following the release of Sarah Palin's book, “Going Rouge,” I posted a commentary on what I thought the Palin phenomenon was all about. In addition to that post, I've written three others: --- Commenting on her resignation as governor of Alaska and recounting my 2008 articles in Georgia Politics Daily on her national candidacy; --Hitting back at the New York Times columnists for their hate Palin... read more »
0 Comments | Related Topics »Fulton County (GA) |
Keeping Georgia Republican in 2010
By Charles Jackson | 02/16/10
This year's gubernatorial election will be the first since 1998 without an incumbent on the ballot. That year, one of those non incumbent candidates - Roy Barnes - was elected and then defeated in his bid for a second term for by Sonny Perdue in 2002. Former Governor Barnes wants his old job back and appears to the front runner for the Democratic Primary nomination. He'll be a formidable opponent for the Republican nominee. I've... read more »
2 Comments | Related Topics »Fulton County (GA) |
2010 Georgia Legislature Part 3: Governor Wants 4 Offices Appointed
By Charles Jackson | 02/09/10
Governor Sonny Perdue has plans for a major restructuring of state government that would make four constitutional offices appointed rather than elected. The plan, which would require approval of voters in November - if it receives a two-thirds vote in both the state House and Senate - would allow future governors to appoint Georgia's insurance, labor and agriculture commissioners as well as the state school superintendent. Each... read more »
2 Comments | Related Topics »Fulton County (GA) |
Islam: A 'Religion of Peace'?
By Charles Jackson | 02/03/10
Last November, in “Fort Hood and the Legacy of Islam,” we wrote that “The Fort Hood tragedy - a domestic terrorist attack - should finally be a wake-up call to our PC attitude when it comes to Islam and the evil it still generates in the 21st century.” Since then, we've had the failed terrorist Christmas Day attack on Flight 253 but President Obama and his administration seemingly still don't seem get it. ... read more »
8 Comments | Related Topics »Fulton County (GA) |
2010 Georgia Legislature Part 2: Lawmakers Haitian Fundraiser Gets Some Flack
By Charles Jackson | 01/27/10
In an effort to remake its scandal plagued image from last year, the Georgia House is having a fundraiser for Haitian relief next month. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Jim Galloway gushingly wrote in his “Political Insider” column, “I’m happy to stand corrected, but I don’t think I’ve ever seen a press release like the one below coming from the House speaker’s office – whether... read more »
0 Comments | Related Topics »Fulton County (GA) |
The GOP: Only a Regional Party? New Jersey & Massachusetts Say No
By Charles Jackson | 01/22/10
Scott Brown's win in Massachusetts on the heels of Chris Christie's victory in New Jersey may, at last, put an end to the myth that the Republican Party - after the 2008 election - was marginalized to a regional (Southern), white party. Last December, we noted what some of the commentators and pundits had said in writing off the GOP as RIP, (“The GOP. Only a Regional Party? Look Again,” December 7,... read more »
2 Comments | Related Topics »Fulton County (GA) |
One Year Ago Today
By Charles Jackson | 01/20/10
One year ago today, January 20, 2009, Barack Obama was inaugurated as the 44th president of the United States. 364 days later, yesterday, January 19, 2010, Scott Brown - Republican - was elected United States Senator from Massachusetts. The backlash has begun. Rejoice All Ye People! read more »
8 Comments | Related Topics »GEORGIA |
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