» COUGH-UP, AMERICA
29/06/08 19:47 from Harry Covert - The Covert Letter
A Special Report By HARRY COVERT There is no evidence that Americans truly care about the rising gasoline prices. I don’t see any citizens holding the government accountable including the Current Resident of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, or ..
» Nolan Dawkins: His 'Incredible Day' in Virginia
26/06/08 01:17 from Harry Covert - The Covert Letter
By HARRY COVERT When Nolan Dawkins was growing up, he and his childhood playmate couldn’t get a drink of water outside of their homes in Alexandria, Va. In those days, the city was part of the old-time south where drinking fountains, pub..
» Gabble, Gumnation and Politics
01/05/08 02:24 from Harry Covert - The Covert Letter
By HARRY COVERT ONCE UPON A TIME IN A DIFFERENT part of my life, I thought I’d run for public office. It was hard work. I know full well all politics is local. This was never more evident to me than on one afternoon when I was busy knock..
» EASTER: COOL, BRIGHT AND HAPPY
23/03/08 18:31 from Harry Covert - The Covert Letter
I’ve always looked forward to Easter. I’m at First Baptist Church in Alexandria, Virginia. Arrived early to make sure I got a seat. It’s brisk outside, about 38 degrees but comfortable inside the magnificent auditorium. I do no..
» Judge and The Note . . .Just In Time
18/01/08 01:15 from Harry Covert - The Covert Letter
One of my favorite Alexandria jurists is retired General District Court Judge Daniel Fairfax O’Flaherty. Even though he’s been retired a long time, he presides regularly as a substitute. He’s a fixture and still has second-flo..
» A Merry Christmas to Everyone ...
16/12/07 20:43 from Harry Covert - The Covert Letter
It's that time to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2008 with a special tip of Santa's cap to: George Ramsey, Cecil Taffer, Mickey Marcella, Jim Waller, Dimples Pricha..
» Jim and Tammy: A Night With Paul Harvey
24/07/07 01:18 from Harry Covert - The Covert Letter
I wrote this story in August 1989 as the scandals involving television evangelists throughout the nation exploded. Jim and Tammy Bakker, two young people from Minnesota, were founders of the PTL Television Network in Charlotte, N. C...
» Jerry Falwell: He Changed America's Politics
08/07/07 21:52 from Harry Covert - The Covert Letter
Lynchburg, Va. I am sitting in the sanctuary of the new Thomas Road Baptist Church . It’s a warm and beautiful day, May 22, 2007 and we’re waiting for the funeral services to beg in for Jerry Falwell. The church is packed with m..
» Scotland Yard’s Successful Methods
01/07/07 18:26 from Harry Covert - The Covert Letter
I’ve spent the weekend watching the news from London and Glasgow, Scotland. You have to give Scotland Yard and all members of the British Police great plaudits for their handling of the bomb plots at Haymarket, near Piccadilly Cir..
» Ric Flair: “The Dirtiest” Wrestler A Real Champion
01/07/07 18:15 from Harry Covert - The Covert Letter
It saddens me to hear about the recent murders and suicide of the professional wrestler Chris Benoit and his family. How tragic. For whatever reason some are trying to make the case that steroids made him do it. Despite..
