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During our long break, I’ve had some time to think about what’s going on with all the dissatisfaction from voters out there. For over a year we’ve been hearing about the Tea Party and whatnot, as if that’s the only political movement that’s energized in the nation. Certainly there’s some evidence out there that...
With just two meetings left, the Memphis and Shelby County Metro Charter Commission is wrapping up the proposed charter for submission by August 10th. Last night the Commission decided on a date for elections. This Thursday they will look at more options for the single member legislative districts. The Commission adopted a 25 member...
John Branston’s column in this morning’s Flyer sums it up: If you drive less than a mile from Southwind High School you can be in Germantown, Memphis, or unincorporated Shelby County (or Mississippi if you drive two miles). The tax rates where you end up vary from $4.06 to $7.22. Same stores, same roads,...
It’s been raining like mad for the past two days. That’s not a complaint. I’m glad that the weather has taken the temperatures down a notch, makes working in a non-air conditioned warehouse much more enjoyable. But it’s also a complicating factor. People just don’t drive well in the rain. There’s some question if...
Today marks the beginning of my third “semester” in school. I’m not sure if it’s right to call the term that just passed a real live semester or if the summer counts as one semester or what. I’m new at this people, gimmie a break. That said, after spending half a year trying (not...
Tonight, Pat Benatar graces the state at the Memphis Botanic Garden’s yearly concert series, Live at the Garden. I still remember the first time I heard a song by Pat Benatar. I was probably 8 or 9 years old and living in Osceola, AR. We were eating dinner at “Ken’s Pizza” when someone played...
As Trace noted yesterday afternoon, Monday was a day filled with frustration and demon possessed technology. Hopefully, today will be less trying. Things are heating up, and I’m not just talking about the weather. The looming statewide primary election in August has Republican Gubernatorial candidates running around looking for new ways to shank each...
Well, not really. Yesterday, in a joint session of the Memphis City Council and the Shelby County Commission, the Memphis/Shelby County Metro Charter Commission (yes, I know it’s getting confusing) introduced to the two bodies the broad strokes of a new Metro charter that will be voted on in the November election. You can...
I understand why Captain Kona is upset about this sign in his neighborhood. Thankfully, my little neck of the woods here in super liberal midtown Memphis doesn’t normally see that many signs by Republicans. The few that do have Republican signs up in my neighborhood are usually for Haslam, which is about as comforting...
Morning Coffee – Sharpen Your Pitchforks Edition
Yeah, I know. You probably thought the pitchfork sharpening season ended with the November 2nd elections. I don’t think you could have been more wrong. We live in a 24/7/365 pitchfork readiness environment now and that’s not going to change until people start feeling more certain about their economic futures. The harsh reality is...
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