Dr. Alan Wood

Musings of an unabashed and unapologetic truth-seeker. Crusader against obscurantism. Optimistic curmudgeon, snark jockey, lovably opinionated purveyor of wisdom and truth. Multilingual world traveler and part-time irreverent philosopher who dabbles in writing, political analysis, and social commentary. Attempting to provide some sanity and clarity to complex issues with a dash of sardonic wit and humor. Thanks for visiting!My byline rests on 24 years in the classroom: three years teaching in Japanese junior and senior high schools, ten years as an associate professor at Japanese universities, and eleven years teaching Spanish in Georgia public schools. I hold a PhD in Linguistics, and my EduLingo line of Spanish, ESOL, and French teaching resources is on Teachers Pay Teachers.Enjoying Global Watchdog? Become a monthly supporter on Patreon and help keep independent journalism free for everyone — no paywall, no intrusive ads. Winston approves.

Joined: June 21, 2021
Articles: 597
Comments: 191

Crime & Justice, Education, Georgia

(updated) Georgia Perimeter College & University System of Georgia Crimes Timeline

A review by the University System of Georgia (USG) of the $16 million budget shortfall in 2012 at Georgia Perimeter College (GPC)— a review that was explicitly relied on by Attorney General…

Education, Georgia

Good vs. Evil: The story of Anthony Tricoli vs. Georgia’s Corrupt Government

The case of Dr. Anthony Tricoli is really one which replicates the story of David vs. Goliath. Anthony is representing all citizens of Georgia, whereas Goliath is the Georgia’s corrupt state government…

Crime & Justice, Georgia, Politics & Elections

Georgia HB941 is both unconstitutional and dangerous

HB941 Double Standard of Justice Refutes Authors’ Claims ATLANTA GA – At least 171 Georgians have been killed by law enforcement none of whom were prosecuted under the law based on a landmark October,…

Dr. Alan Wood
March 3, 2016

Georgia, Macon

Mapping Macon, GA among the Most Distressed Communities in the U.S

A follower of this blog sent me a very intriguing email with an article from one of the most widely quoted socio/urban planners in the U.S. by the name of Richard Florida.…

Dr. Alan Wood
February 29, 2016
2 Comments

Politics & Elections

No Kim, You aren’t an energy voter! API’s Vote 4 Energy campaign is just election cycle bullying of politicians

The Kim I am referring to in the title of this article is a person featured in those confusing “I’m an energy voter” commercials you frequently see on T.V. in recent years.…

Dr. Alan Wood
February 28, 2016
4 Comments

Georgia, Opinion, Politics & Elections

Georgia FADA: Fascism brought to you by fundamentalist Casey Cagle

FADA stands for “First Amendment Defense Act” which like so many other proposed bills has a name which intends to do the exact opposite of it’s true intention. Far from protecting the…

Dr. Alan Wood
February 28, 2016
1 Comment

Opinion, Politics & Elections

Ted “Backpfeifengesicht” Cruz

Buckle up folks because it is about to get good. As I write this article, Super Tuesday with the SEC primaries is fast approaching in a few short days and it looks…

Dr. Alan Wood
February 28, 2016

Crime & Justice, Georgia

Payola: The Name of the Game for Georgia Governor Nathan Deal

The following article is being reblogged with permission from the Poltical Vine website. “No matter what they say it’s about, it’s always about money.” — Bill O’Neil, American Businessman Rumors have it that someone…

Dr. Alan Wood
February 27, 2016

Crime & Justice, Education, Georgia

Timeline of Crimes: Georgia Perimeter College Budget Shortfall

A review by the University System of Georgia (USG) of the $16 million budget shortfall in 2012 at Georgia Perimeter College (GPC)— a review that was explicitly relied on by Attorney General…

Dr. Alan Wood
February 18, 2016
7 Comments

Education, Georgia

An Open Letter to the People of Georgia: Your Higher Education is in Crisis

It appears that finally some of our elected officials have begun to take notice of the foul smell emanating from the University System of Georgia finances and indeed the governance. Rep. David…

Dr. Alan Wood
January 22, 2016
6 Comments

Education, Georgia, Watchdog Reports

Government Corruption in the University System of Georgia

Abuse of power in the University System of Georgia (USG) has reached such extremes that the commission of major felonies, whether to advance a personal financial agenda or a broader conspiracy, is…

Dr. Alan Wood
January 19, 2016
6 Comments

Crime & Justice, Georgia, Watchdog Reports

Judge Susan Edlein’s questionable conduct in Georgia RICO lawsuit

Judge Edlein never ruled, over the course of two years, on a motion for sanctions against Attorney General Sam Olens for knowing misrepresentations of law and fact. This stems from a Georgia…

Dr. Alan Wood
December 29, 2015
5 Comments

Lifestyle, Opinion

Dear Just Sayin’ people…. just stop

For several years I have been annoyed with a particularly abhorrent phrase that has entered the English lexicon especially on social media and on comments under articles.That adominably irritating phrase is just…

Dr. Alan Wood
December 17, 2015
2 Comments

Macon, Opinion

Macon ranks as #5184 in the state of Georgia on livability index

I happen to live in a city that ranks as the 11th worst city in the state of Georgia. To be precise Macon ranked #5184 in Georgia and #9024 in the USA…

Dr. Alan Wood
December 13, 2015
3 Comments

Georgia, News

Georgia residents to get free credit protection after leaking voter data

Between December 17-23 Georgia residents can register for one year of free credit and identity theft protection by visiting the Georgia Secretary of State website and registering. The reality of course that…

Dr. Alan Wood
December 11, 2015
1 Comment

Macon, Opinion, Watchdog Reports

Macon-Bibb P&Z meeting will decide fate of Zebulon neighborhoods

Residents of several neighborhoods around Zebulon road are mad as hell about a proposed new development. A meeting is scheduled on December 14, 2015 that will decide if Macon-Bibb planning and zoning…

Dr. Alan Wood
December 10, 2015
8 Comments

Macon, Opinion

Greedy local and well-connected developers seek to cash in on P&Z connections

BY JOHN LAUGHTER On Nov. 22, 2013, Planning & Zoning Commissioners Al Tillman, Kamal Azar and Bryan Scott voted for rezoning on Zebulon Road. They tried to open the doors to bring…

Dr. Alan Wood
December 8, 2015
5 Comments

Opinion, Watchdog Reports

Dr. Anthony Tricoli exonerated by Georgia Watchdogs

After three-and-a-half years, GPC’s former president has received a full exoneration for the issues which resulted in his contract non-renewal after nearly 6 years of service as Georgia Perimeter College’s chief administrator. Of this…

Dr. Alan Wood
December 7, 2015
36 Comments