Mmmm… Seldom is political news quite so tasty.
Regina Morrison Newman held the 3rd *not quite* Annual Memphisiana Crawfish Boil at her house Saturday.
Mayoral candidate Herman Morris and his lovely wife were both in attendance, as were District 89 Tennessee House candidate Kevin Gallagher and Memphis City Council candidate Ian Randolph.
Former Shelby County Democratic Party Chairman [...]
Archive for April, 2007
Mud Bugs
Posted in Crawfish, David Holt, Denise Parkinson, Herman Morris, Ian Randolph, Jim Strickland, Kevin Gallagher, Memphisiana, Regina Morrison Newman, Steve Steffens on April 30, 2007 | 4 Comments »
Just the Facts: The Philip Workman Case
Posted in Philip Workman, death penalty on April 30, 2007 | 7 Comments »
Fact: Exit wounds, without fail, are larger than entry wounds.
Fact: Lt. Ronald Oliver has an exit wound on his chest almost twice the size of the entry wound on his back.
Fact: Lt. Ronald Oliver was facing Philip Workman at the time that a bullet passed through his body.
Fact: Ballistics experts have said that Philip Workman’s [...]
Condolences
Posted in Uncategorized on April 30, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
But the just man, though he die early, shall be at rest. For the age that is honorable comesnot with the passing of time, nor can it be measured in terms of years. The Book of Wisdom, Chapter 4.
Little Angel
Posted in Uncategorized on April 27, 2007 | 7 Comments »
DANIEL SILVA
2003-2007
On behalf of me and my family, I would like to thank all of you for your kindness, your thoughtfulness and the extraordinary support we have received throughout this difficult time in our lives.“Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning” (Psalm 30:5).
Daniel was a happy, bright and adventurous [...]
Briefs
Posted in Uncategorized on April 27, 2007 | 2 Comments »
Just a few things I’ve thought were worth commenting on, but perhaps not a full post’s worth:
Mass-Debaters (Say it out loud) I follow elections very closely. Election Day is my Super Bowl Sunday. Yet even I cannot bring myself to give a damn about a debate that takes place almost a year before [...]
Getting the Band Back Together…
Posted in Uncategorized on April 26, 2007 | 1 Comment »
In the days leading up to the 2006 primaries, many of us in the progressive blogosphere had a great home away from home called The Cue. It was nice while it lasted, but as often happens when coalitions are formed around one objective, the Cue became less of a priority once those objectives had [...]
District 89 Updated
Posted in District 89, Jeannie Richardson, Kevin Gallagher on April 26, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
I think my friend and brother Cracker said it well; No matter who wins this primary, District 89 will be well represented in Nashville. I would be quite pleased if either of them moved into my district and took on G.A. Hardaway.
There’s a little news to report out of both camps:
Kevin Gallagher has launched [...]
Jack Black
Posted in American idol, Jack Black on April 26, 2007 | 1 Comment »
There are certain phrases in life you never expect to say.
“No more beer, thank you.”
“I wish the Pussycat Dolls would wear more modest clothing.”
And this one for me:
“I really wish I would have watched American Idol last night.”
But at least I got to see this clip via YouTube.
The New Old Media
Posted in corporate media, new media on April 26, 2007 | 5 Comments »
Jackson Baker (Psst! Kibitzer) wrote an excellent piece for the edition of the Memphis Flyer that came out yesterday about the growing influence of bloggers on American politics today, and the few politicians that seem savvy enough to have noticed it. He was quite generous in not pointing out those politicians not quite tuned in [...]
But It Was SUCH A Well-Kept Secret!
Posted in Kibitzer, Wintermute on April 25, 2007 | 2 Comments »
The ‘Mute strikes again.
I am all for it if someone wishes to remain anonymous in blogging. Everyone’s got a theory who Bob at 55-40 is, but no one knows if they’re right (Except, presumably, Bob). Being “Dooced” is a very real threat in today’s world.
But Wintermute’s identity was well known by all. He used [...]
Thank God for Bill Moyers
Posted in Bill Moyers, Iraq on April 24, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Be sure to watch this on PBS tomorrow night. He expands on many of the themes he discussed during his speech at the Media Reform Conference several months ago and how the mainstream media helped sell the American public on the war in Iraq.
This is a preview of his new show. Its regular timeslot will [...]
Kevin Gallagher Event at Fresh Slices, 5PM
Posted in District 89, Kevin Gallagher on April 24, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Kevin Gallagher will be holding a kickoff reception for his District 89 Campaign this evening at Fresh Slices, 1585 Overton Park (Click here if you need a map).
I will be there to wish my friend well as he embarks on his campaign to represent District 89 in the Tennessee House of Representatives.
The small Gallaghers you [...]
Mainstreaming Ourselves To Death — by Pam
Posted in Election 2008, Pam, Presidential Race, pop culture on April 23, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Pam was having trouble getting logged in, so she asked me to post this on her behalf. – Rick
I will be the first one to shamefully admit that I gave into the mainstream about a year or so ago by creating my own myspace page. Even worst, I got addicted to it and I praised [...]
Congratulations…
Posted in Uncategorized on April 20, 2007 | 3 Comments »
… to the young lady that I happen to think is the most Beautiful woman in the world for taking her final final today.
You’re a brilliant lady, and I know you kicked ass.
Please enjoy your well-deserved celebration tonight.
Reflections on Two Massacres
Posted in Columbine, Guns, Virginia Tech on April 20, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Eight years ago today, Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold looked at Rachel Scott and said “Do you believe in God?” She answered “You know I do”. Upon hearing this, they opened fire on her.
Or at least that’s the common myth that persists to this day. Eyewitnesses say that there was no actual [...]
The Gun Genie
Posted in Guns, Virginia Tech on April 17, 2007 | 27 Comments »
This morning, the smoke has settled. The bodies of thirty-two innocent victims have been hauled out of the classrooms and dormitories of Virginia Tech University. Twenty-six more populate the hospital wards around Blacksburg. It was the handiwork of one man, Cho Seung-Hei, his two handguns, and at least five dozen rounds of ammunition.
Gallons and gallons [...]
Virginia Tech Rampage
Posted in Guns, NRA, Virginia Tech on April 16, 2007 | 21 Comments »
A lone gunman has gone on a rampage on campus at Virginia Tech. He managed to kill 31 people (Unfortunately, the death toll rose by ten while I was writing this— Let’s pray it goes no higher) and injure many more. It’s not known at this point whether he was killed by police or killed [...]
John Edwards In Nashville Monday
Posted in John Edwards on April 13, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Dropped into the Freedonian Mailbag by DK.
I’ve Found the Missing White House Emails
Posted in George W. Bush, Missing White House emails, Nigerian Bank Scam on April 13, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Exclusive! This is HUGE!!! (Snicker)
Okay, I did some digging around, and have unearthed the 5,000 missing emails. Really. Yes. Me. Uh huh.
And what I’ve discovered is that the missing emails have nothing to do with the prosecutor firings. They might have been mentioned a time or two in passing, but they weren’t the subject.
It all [...]
"The Culture Of Life"
Posted in George W. Bush, culture of life, stem cell research on April 13, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
“We must continue to work for a culture of life where the strong protect the weak and where we recognize in every human life the image of our creator.” – George W. Bush, April 13, 2007, National Catholic Prayer Breakfast
Go ahead, Mister President. Ask Sister Assumpta (Pictured with him) what the Catholic Church thinks about [...]
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