tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9102867.post1558146205256951921..comments2023-11-05T04:38:52.557-06:00Comments on LeftWingCracker: Three Enter, Only One SurvivesSteve Steffenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08104688163653632284noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9102867.post-83946760958417058852007-09-23T19:05:00.000-05:002007-09-23T19:05:00.000-05:00Another couple of days have gone by and Mr. "Left-...Another couple of days have gone by and Mr. "Left-wing Cracker" still can not explain the ethical inconsistencies of his endorsee, Jim "Stripland". He still can't explain how Mr. Stripland can take so much money from real estate developers and zoning variance lawyers, wealthy business people and out of town concerns and still loyally and fairly represent all of the other people (non-contributors)of Memphis?<BR/><BR/>If Stripland is elected, the regular peopleof Memphis lose everyday.<BR/><BR/>If city councilman Stripland votes on matters concerning his fat-cat "friends", his constituents, many of whom are people who want smart, planned, green, sustainable growth and a more civil society lose.<BR/><BR/>If councilman Stripland does not vote on matters concerning his fat-cat "friends", his constituents lose a voice in opposition.<BR/><BR/>Why should the voters in district 5 elect a guy who is so COMPROMISED?!<BR/><BR/>Also, Mr. "Left-wing cracker" still has not explained why Stripland says he believes voters should know who contributes to political campaigns and then will not publish his campaign finance discolure report to the public.<BR/><BR/>He's your pick Mr. LWC. Defend him. And, your rationale and credibility. <BR/><BR/>In doing so, make sure you answer the questions.publiushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09076836866383130023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9102867.post-41386350171627295162007-09-21T16:44:00.000-05:002007-09-21T16:44:00.000-05:00Don't you so-called "left wing","progressive" "TN ...Don't you so-called "left wing","progressive" "TN liberals" have an answer for why Jim Strickland won't publish his campaign finance disclosure report and provide the public with what, he states on his website, they have a right to know? Do you all not think that is hypocrital of him?<BR/><BR/>While you're scratching your head trying to figure that one out, please include in your response how Mr. Strickland is going to avoid having a conflict of interest or the "appearance of impropriety" when as a city councilman his is called upon to consider and vote on matters of interest to his so-called contributors/"friends" (every wealthy businessman, real estate developer and zoning lawyer in town. No small contributors at all.) when they come before the council? Isn't he indeed compromised and doesn't his acceptance of so much from so few and his resulting endebtedness to them deny his constituets a real voice in city affairs?<BR/><BR/>Also, on a personal note, with all due respect to you guys, I am at a loss to understand how you can, with integrity, claim to be progressive liberals and then endorse a guy like Strickland,the former Shelby Co. Democratic Party Chairman, the darling of the status quo culture of corruption and self-serving politics in Memphis, who is law partners with the former Chairman of the Shelby Co. Republican Party and the two-time head of George W Bush's Presidential campaign in Tennessee?!!! Can you explain that too?<BR/>Good luck with this “mission impossible” if you choose to accept it.publiushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09076836866383130023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9102867.post-67909374049828923252007-09-21T00:46:00.000-05:002007-09-21T00:46:00.000-05:00Regarding Concerned's comments.That cliche about s...Regarding Concerned's comments.<BR/><BR/>That cliche about signs not voting is<BR/>true, I have never observed a sign in line at any voting location that I have been at. However the people in the house with the sign do vote and the sign tells you who they will vote for. Also the sign can represent the preferences of more than one voter.MemphisPIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09746486818136593949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9102867.post-35605634399230745192007-09-20T11:01:00.000-05:002007-09-20T11:01:00.000-05:00We have concern trolls..er. commentators. GOP all...We have concern trolls..er. commentators. GOP all the way baby. Check out the signs for the majority of candidates, Name, brief tag, that's it. My problem with Catchings sign is that you are required to READ it, not simply glance at it and go. Much like a joke you have to explain, a sign you have to read has little impact.<BR/><BR/>Also, news flash, low numbers of street signs in what is supposed to be your home base of support is an indicator that you are taking people for granted and they may not come out for you. It is also a good indicator of where you can draw some votes from. Maybe I got behind Hedgepath too much??Jon Carrollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09451845187115093687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9102867.post-25237797022517921592007-09-20T10:13:00.000-05:002007-09-20T10:13:00.000-05:00I love the people that try to seem intelligent by ...I love the people that try to seem intelligent by predicting a race by the number of signs they see. Signs don't vote, people.<BR/><BR/>District 1 will be a runoff between Morrison and Rudolph Daniels, who received the GOP endorsement. That endorsement equates to 30 - 35% in District 1.<BR/><BR/>District 2 will be a runoff between Stephens and Bill Boyd (see GOP endorsment above, except more important in District 2). By the way, ask Stephens how it feels to actually vote in a Memphis Municipal election for the first time.<BR/><BR/>Carol Chumney will not be our next Mayor. The "three egos" will split the anti-H vote and he wins. The H get out the vote caravan is in FULL force this year.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01304437715693837837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9102867.post-68660541369223400632007-09-20T09:13:00.000-05:002007-09-20T09:13:00.000-05:00I accidentally went into edit mode when I meant to...I accidentally went into edit mode when I meant to post a comment, oops. I didn't change anything, though...<BR/><BR/>if Faulkner makes a runoff with Stephens, I will be shocked, but elated. Stephens wins, I think.<BR/><BR/>I would enjoy it if Randolph put a whoopin' on (NOT THE JUDGE) Joe Brown. You know, if Randolph were smart, he's slap a NOT THE JUDGE sticker on all of Brown's signs, he might win....<BR/><BR/>Back to 3, I REALLY, REALLY want Coleman Thompson to win, he is a good guy and he's busted his ass for everybody around town, his time has come.<BR/><BR/>Sarcasm noted on 9-1.<BR/><BR/>AS for the Mayor's race, well.....<BR/><BR/>Morris won't get above 20% unless he's handing out $100 bills at the polls. I still maintain that Carol will outdraw him in the African-American community, because Carol has worked with the community for nearly 20 years, and Morris has....<BR/>wait for it.....raised their utlility bills? other than Herman's family, two of his workers and one guy I work with, I know no other folks in the community who are backing Morris, and I DO get out.<BR/><BR/>As for HIZZONER himself, if he weren't trailing, he would not have raised a stink about the machines. He is trying to make it look like the election is being stolen from him, when we all know better.<BR/><BR/>My pick: Carol 43, WWH 33, Morris 19, Willingham 3, All Others 1.Steve Steffenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08104688163653632284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9102867.post-21234614564537361092007-09-20T08:46:00.000-05:002007-09-20T08:46:00.000-05:00Pull a David Holt?!? Why I oughtta...Pull a David Holt?!? Why I oughtta...David Holthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11429537841871750849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9102867.post-57755095658453455652007-09-20T04:58:00.000-05:002007-09-20T04:58:00.000-05:00Welcome over here!Regarding your fine post, I'd li...Welcome over here!<BR/><BR/>Regarding your fine post, I'd like to add that you left out the recount that I am sure you can anticipate!<BR/><BR/>I don't believe your Mayor will exit gracefully.<BR/><BR/>Ahhh Memphis!Sharon Cobbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13846973574807126568noreply@blogger.com