Progressive Politics from Memphis
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Harriet the Shy
Harriet, Harriet, Harriet… Man are you having a rough time. First you get the nod for joining the Supremes yanked out from under ya, then you gotta chose between your man and the law. What’s a girl to do? I hope you’re spending some time on the phone with your man because he’s put you…
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It Must Be a Conspiracy…Right?
Lord have Mercy, indictments have been coming down more frequently than the rain, and one only has to wonder who’s next. Today, the US Attorney in Memphis added two counts to Edmond Ford’s half dozen and brought Herenton fanboy, Joseph Lee, and trucker cap enthusiast Dennis Churchwell into the mix. It’s gonna be a long…
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It's Been a Helluva Day
Ok, so I don’t normally write about my life on the road as it were, but today has been nothing but exceptional, in that it has sucked. I was scheduled to travel from Memphis to Spokane, WA via Northwest (my preferred carrier being that it is a hub in Memphis), then on to United to…
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Dear Mr. Mayor:
I watched your filing event online the other day. Very interesting stuff. Obviously, you’re angry with the Commercial Appeal. Quite honestly, they’re not my favorite. When I think of local newspapers that really dedicate themselves to the important issues that affect their city, the CA doesn’t really register on the list. Still, they’re the only…
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Happy 4th of July
To all you poor saps who have to work today (that includes you s.mac) I say…sorry. For the rest of you, light a firecracker (if you’re outside the city limits), eat a hot dog and drink a beer, it’s Independence day for crissakes! Don’t feel like grilling that dog? Head on over to the Blue…
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The “Race” is On
Yesterday, Mayor W.W. Herenton filed his petition to run for, what could be, his fifth term in office. He held a press conference downtown outside the Shelby County Election Commission. Video of the event can be viewed here. (Two notes: 1. The audio quality is very distorted, 2. Do I need to show the Fox…