I Like Thompson’s Stance On, Uh, Tennessee!
I was at a friend’s house last weekend, and the 2008 elections came up. My buddy claimed he was a strict libertarian, but he didn’t like to throw his vote away by voting for the Libertarian ticket, which I think is a reasonable stance. I assumed that meant that he was supporting Ron Paul. His [...]
In the KNS Today…
There is some pretty good stuff. More of the same from Knox County Government with dissolved entities being funded by the County. The state’s Charitable Solicitations Act mandates that all nonprofit organizations register — or file for a state-approved exemption — before seeking donations or grants, including government grants. According to state records, there is [...]
Patriot Act Keeps Us Safe From Fighting Cocks
Whew! Good thing we have the Patriot Act to keep us safe from those radical Islamic…chickens? Just after midnight on May 13, 2004, a small team of FBI agents crept into the legendary Del Rio Cockfighting Pit in Cocke County. … Acting under the authority of the Patriot Act, the agents had obtained a search [...]
Deputy Fired for Stealing $10 in Gas
From the KNS: A Knox County sheriff’s deputy was terminated today after being charged with stealing less than $10 worth of gasoline. I think it is more newsworthy that all of the other incidents involving county employees and greater sums of money haven’t ended in termination. That’s exactly what would happen at my job, and [...]
Margie Loyd on Medical Leave
KNS has the full story. Of course, the details of a medical leave are privileged. I’d guess that she’s claiming some emotional distress due to the spending scandal that’s been brewing lately. That, or it could be that lunches in the Mayor’s office have been downgraded from lobster at Regas to bean burritos at Taco [...]
Half Full in Knoxville, Half Empty in Nashville
A report called Kids Count was released today that ranks states on child welfare, infant mortality, etc. There were headlines about the report in both the Knoxville News Sentinel and The Tennessean, but they put opposing spins on the story. According to the KNS: Report shows state improving on health of children, teenagers But The [...]
Smoking Era Ends in Neyland Stadium
The KNS reports that smoking will no longer be allowed inside the gates of Neyland Stadium. For a long while, it has been allowed in the concourse only. This is the most limiting, err progressive, step forward for the University of Tennessee since it became a dry campus back in 19whenever. Based on the success [...]
Lobster for Lunch in Knox County
KNS has the story about our mayor’s executive administrative assistant, a commissioner, and an unknown third party feasting on $37.98 each lobster tails, then grabbing a couple more to go, for pre-tip bill of $198.56, Luckily for the taxpayers (I guess), they basically stiffed the waiter, only tipping him $29 (14.6%). Frugality and class! So [...]
So It’s the Oil Companies That Are Price Gouging?
I’ve had more arguments than I can count with people about this. They always claim that the oil companies (and Bush) are fixing the prices, there is nothing the common man can do about it, blah blah blah, waa waa waa. Today in the KNS, Glen Eastes made a point that I think is utterly [...]
Fred Thompson Hits the Nail on the Head, Well Almost
Tennessee is just plain ecstatic about Fred Thompson’s run at the White House, which baffles me. I’ve never understood why is is so easy for a candidate to win his home state (except for Al Gore) no matter what they say or think. However, in today’s New Sentinel, Fred Thompson defends his job as a [...]
