It has been distressingly difficult to scan headlines and RSS feeds these past few days because the crisis in Georgia (FSU) has put it into confusion with the other Georgias.
Given that we’re entering into the fast lane into a presidential election in which Georgia (USA) is being touted by the punditocracy as in play (it ain’t) and about to start a college football season in which Georgia (SEC) is ranked number one in the polls, we didn’t need another one.
Now, when I read headlines like Totten in Georgia, I don’t know whether he’s reporting on the election, a sporting event, or a grave international crisis.
Sometimes, of course, it’s obvious.
There’s not much mistaking “8 Ga. Southern players suspended for Georgia game” or “Russian diplomat warns of Georgia issue’s impact on Russia-NATO ties” or “Russia plans Georgia pullback by Aug 22.”
But what about, “Congressman trying to rescue NJ girls in Georgia“?
Or “Friedman and Ignatius on Georgia“?
Or “Miliband gives support to Georgia“?
Or “The Left, Georgia and Double Standards“?
My personal favorite: “Bigfoot hoaxers from Georgia face lawsuit.”
