(A Southern Fried Thoughts Post by Dean Burnette) Well now, Savannah, Georgia. There ain’t many places on God’s green earth that capture the soul of the South quite like her. Moss-draped oaks, history whispering on the breeze, and yes, those beautiful horse-drawn carriages clip-clopping down cobblestone streets, a living postcard…
Category: My Old Facebook Posts
Tax Dollars and Teachin’
A Response to my Friend Eric. Hope this message finds you in high spirits, my friend! You’ve raised some mighty fine questions, and I appreciate the chance to “hash” ‘em out over a good ol’ fashioned virtual back-porch chat. Now, let me grab my sweet tea, and we’ll dive right…
Government Interference in Private Universities
Posted April 25, 2025 – I saw a post about government interference in private universities, and I gotta say, I respect where my friend is comin’ from. He’s right; academic institutions should be focused on the pursuit of knowledge, and that’s a noble goal. However, I’d like to offer a…
Finding Faith, Hope, and Love in a Troubled World
Posted April 20, 2025 – Mornin’, y’all! As I sit here sippin’ my coffee, this Easter morning finds me sittin’ here, countin’ my blessings, and feelin’ downright grateful for the gift of Faith. Momma always said faith was like good soil, and she sure did plant that seed deep in…
Still Passin’ Around That Charley Reese Email? Okay, let’s pour a metaphorical sweet tea and talk about this.
Posted April 15, 2025 – Y’all, gather ’round for a minute. Dean Burnette here, Louisiana born but planting my voting roots deep in Georgia soil. You know, every now and again, that old Charley Reese column, “545 vs. 300,000,000,” pops up on the internet like a Whac-A-Mole. It’s been makin’…
Are You Open to the Positive Changes Happening in America?
Posted April 11, 2025 – Hey y’all! Dean Burnette here. I’ve been posting about the undeniable, positive changes our country is seeing, thanks to the millions of folks who voted for Donald J. Trump and the work his administration is doin’. As I’ve been sharing the positive strides and actions…
To Fred – Till we meet again, partner. Tight lines.
Well, heaven’s got ‘em a good one now. My old friend Fred Harget left us yesterday, and if there’s any justice in the hereafter, Saint Peter’s already handed him a rod and reel and pointed him toward the best fishing hole up yonder. Back in the ‘70s, there wasn’t a…
Stand with Courage, Stand with Trump: Defending Our Great Nation
Posted April 5, 2025 – Y’all won’t believe what the media isn’t telling you! While they’re fussin’ over President Trump’s travel costs, they’re sweepin’ a $4.7 TRILLION spending binge under the rug from the last administration! Let me tell ya something—real leadership isn’t about penny-pinching on flights; it’s about courageously…
Standing Tall: How Tariffs & Conservative Leadership Are Securing America’s Future
Posted April 5, 2025 – Y’all ever notice how the media twists every good thing our country does into some doom-and-gloom story? Bless their hearts, it’s like they’ve got a PhD in “If It Ain’t Broke, Let’s Pretend It Is!” For years, other nations slapped tariffs on American goods like…
Response to Rick Steves’ Post: A Call for Unity and Honest Dialogue
Posted March 21, 2025 – Folks, I gotta say, I’m mighty disappointed in a post my friend shared from Rick Steves. Rick Steves’ “glossary,” but I’ve gotta say, as your friend and fellow American citizen, this post has me feeling more disappointed than a farmer in a drought. I reckon…