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Enclave: 34 Council Members were unswayed by Hillwood association President's reasoned letter

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:15:00 -0500

In the last post, I referred to the Metro Council's failure last Tuesday to slow the process of acquiring and building a new West Precinct police station in the face of serious, unanswered questions coming from the West Nashville community. The Hillwood neighborhood association president, Kathy Baker, was kind [...]

Enclave: Lopsided Council vote on West Precinct MNPD station belied community opposition and the appearance of unethical patronage

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:00:00 -0500

For the last couple of weeks the Nashville neighborhoods e-list was lit up with a discussion by West Nashville leaders opposed to the ramrod style that Police Chief Ronal Serpas and Finance Director Rich Riebeling have pushed through the purchase of an old auto dealership for assignment as the new [...]

TaxingTennessee: Petition for Metro Government in Maury County

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:05:00 -0500

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For the second time this decade, efforts are under way to consolidate Columbia and Maury County into a metropolitan government similar to the one in Nashville.

A petition is being circulated that would create a joint city and county committee to develop a charter for the new [...]

Enclave: Uncritical Faith?

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:55:00 -0500

CM Ronnie Steine can't come up with a single reason to question Mayor Karl Dean on the convention center:
Councilman Ronnie Steine, chairman of the Budget and Finance Committee, said the council would "owe it to the mayor" to hear his rationale if he submits the hotel financing at' [...]

An Ol' Broad's Ramblings: Obama/Holder Putting U.S. On Trial

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:49:09 -0500

Number of comments: 2

Lawyer: 9/11 Defendants Want Platform for Views

The five men facing trial in the Sept. 11 attacks will plead not guilty so that they can air their criticisms of U.S. foreign policy, the lawyer for one of the defendants said Sunday.

Scott Fenstermaker, the lawyer for accused [...]

TaxingTennessee: Quote of the Day from George Will

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:48:00 -0500

Today, there is a name for the political doctrine that rejoices in scarcity of everything except government. The name is environmentalism. [...]

Newscoma: Don Ho Sing Peter Gabriel’s Shock The Monkey

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:15:53 -0500

Don Ho and Peter Gabriel.

Jeez, this is awesome.

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noe4accountability: November 22, 2009 City Center Closing at 3:30 PM on Fridays

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0500

There was an announcement in yesterday's paper that the City Center would be closing at 3:30 PM on Fridays beginning December 3.

Now, if you had a business that served the public, would you shut your business down completely for 1-1/2 hours on Friday afternoons or would you rotate employee shifts [...]

Tiny Cat Pants: Ooo, Wouldn’t It Be Cool If There Was a Gardener Signal?

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:02:20 -0500

Number of comments: 3
I could just go outside, light it up, and then you gardeners would know I needed your advice and you would come to Tiny Cat Pants. So, here’s the question. Could I get salvia apiana to grow in my perennial herb garden? It’s only hardy to zone 7 and we’re zone [...]

KnoxViews: Public Option

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:32:06 -0500

Joe Klein said it best about mis-guided fears about a public option on Chris Matthews today. That many people don't understand it at all and... read more' [...]

Camp4u: Who is for a forced insurance plan?

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:03:00 -0500

It is funny how people are willing to fight against a forced health insurance premiums done by the government in the Obamacare plan.

"Government going too far".

Many say that such a thing is unconstitutional (I find it hard to argue the point). But sadly, not as [...]

Just Another Pretty Farce: Mama’s Got A Squeezebox: The Mammogram Controversy

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:57:52 -0500

In what I have always considered one of the best uses of the blog medium, Rachel Walden maintains an excellent site dedicated to news and discussion about women’s health. This weekend she has a terrific roundup of writings about the Mammogram Controversy that I would consider a must-read for every [...]

Dave Foulk | Blog & News: How Times Change

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:51:56 -0500

At the rick of sounding a little geezological- I can remember some National Geographic issues with the pages cut out because of the photos. Read here.

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Dave Foulk | Blog & News: How Times Change

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:51:56 -0500

At the rick of sounding a little geezological- I can remember some National Geographic issues with the pages cut out because of the photos. Read here.

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Camp4u: I am thinking of running for congress

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:24:00 -0500

In Tennessee's 11th congressional district. Yes, I know I have already announced for the states 7th senatorial district but I figure I can do both jobs. I imagine the imaginary primary will be tough but look at all the imaginary jobs and stimulus I have created just by thinking [...]

Camp4u: Not the lower 48

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:13:00 -0500

Rep. Joe Carr has a blog. [...]

Brian's Blog: Questions Arise Concerning Samuel P. McKenzie's Appointment of Treasurer Form

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:04:00 -0500

Brian's Blog in reviewing all Appointment of Treasurer forms for all candidates for 2010 Knox County elective office have discovered an irregular one that has raised questions. The irregular one concerns First District County Commissioner Samuel P. McKenzie. On his appointment of Treasurer form which is NOT dated but is' [...]

A Disgruntled Republican: Is Global Warming a Hoax?

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:23:00 -0500

Wow! This is hard to believe.

Is it possible that the scientific consensus about global warming may actually be a conspiracy? Is the science of global warming all a hoax? If it is, it is one of the world’s biggest hoaxes. If global warming is a hoax, I am [...]

Blue Collar Republican: They Call Me Doctor Love

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:17:19 -0500

I am speaking of the doctoring done by the liberals to provide their causes with the justification needed to continue selling them to the masses. This should not come as a surprise to anyone that has followed politics in this country. When I am talking about liberals I am talking [...]

Brian's Blog: Be Courageous, Barack Obama from John Piper

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0500

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Brian's Blog: Zach Wamp Impresses, Bill Haslam Not So Much

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:45:00 -0500

Read here Political Leverage explain his reaction to Zach Wamp and Bill Haslam yesterday. Political Leverage also reports on Tim Burchett and Brad Anders activities held this week. [...]

walls of the city: look, ma

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:39:47 -0500

It followed me home!

What is "it"? Well, here is your first hint:

Now, I have to go relax from driving 20 hours out of the past 48.

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Camp4u: NY Times talks "Baby Daddy" bill

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:34:00 -0500

The New York Times talks about the issues surrounding my "Baby Daddy" bill.

A suporter of DAD of Tennessee sent his opinion of exerps, includeing...

Over the last decade, the number of paternity tests taken every year jumped 64 percent, to more than 400,000. That [...]

Tiny Cat Pants: Mrs. Wigglebottom and I Find the River!

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:46:50 -0500

First of all, apparently either Mrs. W. and I walk at a pace of one mile an hour or I didn’t pay attention to when we got to the park or the people at Bell’s Bend have vastly underestimated the length of the loop that goes along the river. Because [...]

Post Politics: The Devil And Marsha Blackburn

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:41:52 -0500

Number of comments: 6

They are right there together in the details of health reform.

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Post Politics: Brian Kelsey Influenced The Inner-Workings Of The Memphis City Council

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:41:48 -0500

Number of comments: 1

Or not:

“I don’t think he had any effect on the council’s vote,” Strickland said. “I don’t know why he said that.”

While Kelsey did support lifting the residency requirements, Strickland said the Germantown legislator didn’t approach him until the end of the council’s debate in December or January.

Morrison said he [...]

A Disgruntled Republican: GOP Donelson/Hermitage “Bacon and Eggs” summit huge success

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:39:00 -0500

On Saturday, the Davidson County Republican Party had its first meeting of the Davidson County GOP Donelson/Hermitage Group. About thirty people attended the breakfast at the Donelson Pike Shoney’s. The purpose of the meeting was for local conservative-minded residents of the Donelson and Hermitage areas to meet one another [...]

Post Politics: What Do Straw Polls Mean?

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:37:42 -0500

Number of comments: 3

Something or nothing?

Celinda Lake and Joshua Ulibarri of Lake Research Partners, the polling firm for former state Rep. Kim McMillan, D-Clarksville, said in a written statement that straw polls are condemned by the American Association for Public Opinion Research because they are misleading.

“These straw polls are not a reflection [...]

Post Politics: Angry Bredesen

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:31:27 -0500

A column by Tom Humphrey:

Why, even the mild-mannered Bredesen has been known to attack when politicking. Years ago, he accused a political opponent of “sheer sophistry.”

That wasn’t particularly effective, other than in promoting use of dictionaries by reporters. “Sophistry” is defined as subtly deceptive reasoning or argument.

Stupid, outrageous, ridiculous [...]

Post Politics: The News

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:29:26 -0500

How we can and do subsidize it.

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Camp4u: States have the power

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:28:00 -0500

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Post Politics: The Income Tax

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:27:36 -0500

Number of comments: 3

Chas Sisk discusses why the subject is not discussed in Tennessee:

“I think it’s real clear that the leaders in the state don’t want to support an income tax,” said Rep. Steve McDaniel, R-Parkers Crossroads. McDaniel voted for an income tax in 2002, when he was the House Republican leader.

“The [...]

Post Politics: Al Gore’s Fixin’ To Go Crazy

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:19:31 -0500

Number of comments: 4

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Post Politics: Ties That Bind

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:12:53 -0500

Number of comments: 2

An exploration of fatherhood in the age of DNA.

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Just Another Pretty Farce: I Plan To Drive My Husband And Dog Insane

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:04:46 -0500

In the past three days my productivity at writing has increased by about 300%. What is it? Caffeine? Drugs? No. It is a shareware program called Typewriter Keyboard. It makes my Mac sound EXACTLY like the old Corona electric I learned on. Enough so that whenever I have [...][...]

Post Politics: Mike McWherter In Shelbyville

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:59:51 -0500

Number of comments: 1

From John Carney:

McWherter said Bedford was the 49th of 50 counties he has visited so far and that he hopes to reach all 95 counties in the state by the end of January. He said he was in all 95 counties when his father campaigned for governor and said [...]

The Humble Libertarian: Republican Liberty Caucus Endorses RJ Harris

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:42:00 -0500

A couple days ago I was thrilled to learn that RJ Harris, US Congressional Candidate in Oklahoma's 4th District has been endorsed by The Republican Liberty Caucus.

Below is the RLC's letter of endorsement which you may also find at RJHarris2010.com:

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noe4accountability: November 22, 2009 City Council Special Meeting on November 24 at 11:30 AM (For the Convenience of all Citizens? Not!)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:24:00 -0500

The City Council is having a special meeting on November 24, 2009, at 11:30 AM at the City Center to:

1) Name a new city administrator; and
2) Consider a bond anticipation note in the amount of $950,000 for the purchase of the Roy Widener property on N. [...]

Contending with the Culture: Going Rogue: An American Life

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:10:04 -0500

Unlike some of Sarah Palin’s critics, I’ve waited until I actually read the book from page 1 to the end (page 413). It’s a good read. The subtitle is “An American Life.” It is an autobiography, not a political manifesto. It would be [...]

Newscoma: Welcome To My Ostrich Nightmare

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:39:20 -0500

Number of comments: 2

Can someone explain this to me please.

I think if my parents had put me on top of an ostrich when I was a kid, I would have had ongoing nightmares for the rest of my life.

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East TN Conservative: 9,800 dead zombies could vote in Tennessee

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:27:02 -0500

About time the rolls where cleaned up. This is what happens when you have dem’s controlling elections for the last 100 years.

Andy Meek

Coordinator of Elections Mark Goins’ staff found what appeared to be at least 9,800 dead voters still on the rolls after comparing the [...]

Newscoma: Annoying Autobiographical Pause #980

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:08:29 -0500

There’s been a lot going on this past week and it’s been all I can do to keep my brain functioning. I even told Squirrelly that I think I’ve been overstimulated to the point of paralysis.

Ever gone through that?

So, let’s recap. During my adventures in Whites Creek, I met [...]

TaxingTennessee: SNL: Obama at Chinese Press Conf

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:43:00 -0500

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WisdomIsVindicated: Good thing this is an anomaly

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:43:00 -0500

My Way News - Pa. university students upset about fitness class:A Pennsylvania university's requirement that overweight undergraduates take a fitness course to receive their degrees has raised the hackles of students and the eyebrows of health and legal experts.Well, at least we don't have to worry about the gov't [...]

WisdomIsVindicated: ". . . it's only because of all the fact-checkers' copies"

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:35:00 -0500

My Way News - "Going Rogue" is going big:Publisher HarperCollins said Friday that Sarah Palin's memoir sold 300,000 copies its first day, among the best openings ever for a nonfiction book. In 2004, Bill Clinton's 'My Life' debuted with sales of 400,000 copies. The year before, Hillary Rodham Clinton's' [...]

An Ol' Broad's Ramblings: Breaking It Down

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:46:10 -0500

ObamaCare By the Numbers
Meredith Jessup

5.5 million — Number of jobs that could be lost as a result of taxes on businesses that cannot afford to provide health insurance coverage, according to a model developed by Council of Economic Advisors Chair Christina Romer

$729.5 billion — Total new taxes on [...]

A Disgruntled Republican: Senate health bill includes budget tricks

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:34:00 -0500

November 21, 2009, Gannett News Service: Analysis, By BILL THEOBALD

WASHINGTON -You could hear the sighs of relief last week from Senate Democratic leaders when the Congressional Budget Office reported that their health care bill wouldn't increase the federal deficit.

The nonpartisan CBO said the legislation would reduce' [...]

No Silence Here: Lawmaker: No guns in bars = guns in ALL bars

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:58:49 -0500

If the Court declares the entire statute, T.C.A. 39-17-1305, unconstitutional and unenforceable. This would completely eliminate the Class A misdemeanor of carrying a firearm where alcohol is served, so permit holders could carry in any restaurant, tavern, bar, resort district, etc., that served alcohol. This would be a good [...]

An Ol' Broad's Ramblings: Cuz I Really Like Third Day

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:48:57 -0500

Not sure what’s up with the subtitles, but oh well.

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An Ol' Broad's Ramblings: Cuz I Really Like Third Day

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:48:57 -0500

Not sure what’s up with the subtitles, but oh well.

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TaxingTennessee: Rochester: People waiting for Palin Photo Gallery

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:36:00 -0500

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TaxingTennessee: Rochester: People waiting for Palin Photo Gallery

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:36:00 -0500

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Blue Collar Republican: Kennedy Told “NO COMMUNION”

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:35:03 -0500

Representative Patrick Kennedy was informed by clergy in his Catholic Church that Communion would not be administered to him due to his stance on abortion. I have to agree with the church on this as abortion goes against the Ten Commandments and is against the Church’s stance on abortion as [...]

hillbillypolitics.com: No Guilt, Only Gall

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:22:39 -0500

The author of the article likens it to a Tennesee Williams play. Mary Landrieu sold out the country for $300 million, not $100 million as previously reported. Dana Milbank is right. It is a play but nothing really like those from Williams. The script has become old and worn from [...]

hillbillypolitics.com: No Guilt, Only Gall

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:22:39 -0500

Dave Foulk | Blog & News: The Inside On Earthquakes

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:10:29 -0500

Years ago, reporting on earthquakes was a fairly slow process of telephone calls to places that had seismic equipment, such as colleges or universities, or the USGS. Like so many other information sources, the data is now at our fingertips. So here’s a way you can get [...]

Dave Foulk | Blog & News: The Inside On Earthquakes

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:10:29 -0500

An Ol' Broad's Ramblings: A Great “Copy & Paste”

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:00:26 -0500

Number of comments: 4

This is from the 15th, but still oh so relevant!

Obama and the ‘Lost Boys’
By Stephen Guy Hardin

“One thing about living in Santa Carla I never could stomach… all the damn vampires.” – Grandpa in ‘The Lost Boys”

To paraphrase the grandfather in the movie, ‘The Lost Boys’, one thing [...]

An Ol' Broad's Ramblings: A Great “Copy & Paste”

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:00:26 -0500

Number of comments: 1

This is from the 15th, but still oh so relevant!

Obama and the ‘Lost Boys’
By Stephen Guy Hardin

“One thing about living in Santa Carla I never could stomach… all the damn vampires.” – Grandpa in ‘The Lost Boys”

To paraphrase the grandfather in the movie, ‘The Lost Boys’, one thing [...]

An Ol' Broad's Ramblings: Persecution

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:54:51 -0500

Death for being a Christian

A 15-year-old Egyptian girl, Dina el-Gohary, has written an emotional appeal to President Obama asking him to use his influence to save her father, Maher el-Gohary, who is being persecuted for his beliefs. “Mr. President Obama, we are a minority in Egypt,” Dina writes, according [...]

TaxingTennessee: Kisber and Bredesen luv them some corporate

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:15:00 -0500

welfare for big flashy multi-national corporations...and oh, by the way they are going to raise taxes on ALL EXISTING Tennessee businesses that have been creating jobs in Tennessee year after year without so much as Bronx cheer from ECD. (Oh PLEASE don't misunderstand, I am not suggesting ECD' [...]

TaxingTennessee: Indiana School Referendums giving voters a say

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:27:00 -0500

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Lawmakers in 2008 went to a referendum process for most construction projects when property tax increases are at stake. It already existed for operational increases though it was used rarely.

Both types of referendums, when approved, are kept outside any calculation of property tax caps. This means [...]

Camp4u: Where will Naifeh get his votes from?

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:18:00 -0500

10,000 strong potential Democrat voters have had their voting privlages striped from the voter rolls. This is looking like another major setback for Democrat re election plans state wide. Rumor of contesting the non eligibility of these voters is rampant as director of elections Mark Goins says he may [...]

Brian's Blog: County Commission Discretionary Spending Review Eighth District

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:55:00 -0500

Former County Commissioner and Current Property Assessor Phil Ballard spent ZERO dollars from July 1, 2008 - August 31, 2008 the time he served as a County Commissioner.County Commissioner Richard "Bud" Armstrong from November 2008 - June 30, 2009 spent $6,750 out of his budgeted $6,000. A $250 check to [...]

Sharoncobb: The American Music Awards Are Tonight, With Adam Lambert Performing

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:12:00 -0500

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I can't remember the name of the person who won 'American Idol,' but we all know the name of the person who came in 2nd, Adam Lambert. Unfortunately, America voted for the "all American country singer" instead of the most talented singer, Adam, because he is openly gay. Well, like' [...]

Sharoncobb: On '60 Minutes' Tonight (Nov 22) Forget the 72 Virgins- New Jersey "Paradise On Earth"

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:11:00 -0500

Number of comments: 1

(CBS) One of the biggest problems in health care is that many Americans are "dying badly," says Dr. Ira Byock. He says many Americans spend their last days in an intensive care unit, relying on uncomfortable machines or surgeries to prolong their lives a few more [...]

Sharoncobb: On 'Face The Nation' This Morning (Nov 22)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:10:00 -0500

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Republican Sen. Jon Kyl of Arizona
Democratic Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York
Dr. Jennifer Ashton [...]