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Progressive Politics from Memphis

  • Republicans Strike Out Against Ronnie’s Idea of Freedom

    “Where Free Unions and Collective Bargaining are Forbidden, Freedom is Lost. Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction.” – Ronald Reagan Republicans in Tennessee are trying to ensure we lose as much freedom, as defined by conservative icon Ronald Reagan, as possible. Their method, ending the very thing that Reagan himself said…

  • Ramsey: “I’m from the Government and I’m Here to Help”

    TN Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey is one attention seeking son of a gun. Since his elevation to the Speaker of the Senate in 2007, Ramsey has used his bully pulpit to spout off all kinds of nonsense, most of which has gone unchallenged. Yesterday, the Lt. Governor had another “event”. He declared that the Memphis…

  • Realizing Hope Requires Action

    Ed. Note:This is not a “Bash Obama from the Left” post. All told, I feel his administration has accomplished a lot, some things better than others. Rather, this post seeks to address the particular problems surrounding perception and reality, idealism and the circumstances one finds one self in while seeking that idealistic end, as well…

  • #MCS Referendum – Election Day

    Today is election day on the School referendum. Polls are open from 7am to 7pm. If you’re unsure where to vote click here and follow the form instructions. As with other elections, if you are in line at 7pm, you will be allowed to vote. Weather forecasts show thunderstorms rolling in this afternoon. If you…

  • #MCS Following the Media – 3/6/11

    Tomorrow is election day. Block off some time in your busy schedule and get off your butt and vote. If you’re not sure where to do that, use this handy dandy precinct locator. The Referendum, Four Opinions In the Sunday edition of the Commercial Appeal, four opinion pieces appeared: two from current Shelby County Commissioners,…

  • #MCS Following the Media – 2/26/11 – 3/5/11

    We’re entering the final stretch. It’s been a crazy ride. While my coverage of this has slowed considerably due to other commitments, the media has still, by and large, been all over this like a pack of wild dogs on an injured animal. Because of the complexities of this issue initially, I’ve pretty much just…