Monthly Archives: April 2012

We Call BS

Posted on April 12, 2012 by metrospirit

For days, weeks, all forms of jalopies line Washington Road as large men in small chairs wave signs to passing traffic that say “Masters Tickets” and “Need Badges.” During Masters Week, driving to the course, they are all over. So…

Batter Up!

Posted on April 12, 2012 by metrospirit

Now that the Golf and Gardens is gone, here’s an idea for the new GreenJacket’s stadium: put it at the depot. Sure it’s small (about an acre small by most accounts), but that doesn’t mean the plans can’t be changed.…

None of Them Have a Clue

Posted on April 5, 2012 by metrospirit

by Austin Rhodes Strong supporters of this country’s Second Amendment right to possess a personal firearm should want to punch George Zimmerman right in the mouth. Of course, you would risk getting shot if you tried that, but on…

The Hoodie Chronicles

Posted on April 5, 2012 by metrospirit

Or, what happens in a country that enables bigotry and excuses carelessness On the topmost layer, at least, we all know by now what has happened to Trayvon Martin. These are the facts, the indisputable facts: he was walking…

Sanders Answers the Big Question

Posted on April 5, 2012 by metrospirit

We asked Freddie Sanders after his formal announcement Monday to clear up some things. Metro Spirit: Widely circulated rumor is that you’ll drop out. Freddie Sanders: Absolutely not. If Scott Peebles is a candidate in the primary, I’m gonna run…

Southside Mafia Still Strong?

Posted on April 5, 2012 by metrospirit

Word has it that Freddie Sanders entering the race hurts Robbie Silas much more than Scott Pebbles. All that Peebles can hope for at this point is a strong second place in the primary and head into the runoff with…