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Progressive Politics from Memphis

  • Too broken to bother with?

    There are some things in this world that are more disposable than others. When they break, rather than trying to put Humpty back together again, you just discard it. Wine glasses are the weakest link in our home. Hell, probably every home. They’re not really that expensive (if you keep getting the cheap ones) and…

  • Apologies and firing squads

    I was all wrapped up in pre-wedding festivities yesterday, so there’s a lot of stuff I didn’t get to react to. Since my last post, Chairman Carson has apologized for his off the cuff remarks. It takes strength to admit when you’ve made a mistake. I applaud him for that. Ready, shoot, aim The circular…

  • Groundhog Day for Shelby County Democrats

    Thursday night’s election results are disappointing in a lot of ways. But they should also serve as a wakeup call…much like they did in 2010. We had some candidates that were a drag on the ticket. Many candidates didn’t run effective (or any campaigns). Most didn’t raise enough money to be effective (or in some…

  • Go Vote!

    I know I’m a little late. Had some blog related issues to deal with. Go vote in the Shelby County elections! Polls are open from 7am to 7pm today, Thursday, August 7th. Don’t forget to take a photo ID! Here’s a list of approved ID’s. Not sure who’s on the ballot? Here’s a sample ballot.…

  • Playing to his base

    Every once in a while someone does something that makes you wonder if they think you’re stupid. You’ve probably felt what I’m talking about a time or two. They give you that look. They slight you in some way. Or they sell you on a tax cut in an election year, to hide the fact…

  • Defining the Residency Process

    On Monday, the effort to determine if County Commissioner Henri Brooks does indeed live in her district will come before the County Commission again. This time will be different, as the Commission will have to begin the process anew in the wake of a completely expected and predictable ruling by Chancellor Kenny Armstrong. Reports of…