Category Archives: Politics

Politics is a category that includes any political happenings in the local area, state, nation, or internationally.

Ramsey Says He is In

http://greenevillesun.com/story/301709

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He’s Gone

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Who is Michael Steele?

Yesterday the RNC chose a new chairman to lead the Republican Party. Being head of a political party is not something that I could ever see myself doing as I like to be an independent minded critic that points out … Continue reading

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Which Naifeh Webpage Should the State Use?

Here is the link to the Naifeh webpage the House has now. Notice the title he has that has not even been voted on. http://www.capitol.tn.gov/house/members/h81.html Here is a link to a webpage Jim Boyd created for Naifeh. http://www.cooljim.com/naifeh/ Vote in … Continue reading

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The Barack Obama – Alan Keyes Ping Pong Match

Alan Keyes and Barack Obama apparently have an ongoing feud.  The first time that I believe their paths crossed was in the 2004 Illinois Senate race.  In that race Obama was elected as the Junior Senator for the state of … Continue reading

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TNGOP Should Look for a New Comptroller Candidate?

The Bear Creek Ledger says so…  http://bearcreekledger.com/2009/01/07/looks-like-tn-gop-legislators-better-look-for-another-comptroller/

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Tim McGraw v. Bill Frist Seemingly Thwarted

The potential heavyweight fight between Country Music Superstar Tim McGraw and former Majority Leader Bill Frist for the Nashville Governor’s mansion seems to be quickly fading.  Tim McGraw, a Democrat who has called former President Clinton one of his greatest … Continue reading

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“#dontgo Launches First State Movement” Tennessee News Platoon is Launched!

On Monday, December 8th www.dontgomovement.com will unveil the Tennessee News Platoon.  The website, www.Tennessee.NewsPlatoon.com, will work to promote local government transparency and accountability, provide a news platform for local activism networks, and aggregate the top news stories happening across the … Continue reading

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Sarah Palin Has More Political Muscle than Obama?

I have to question how strong a President Obama will be after he already lost the Senate battle in Georgia on Tuesday.  Obamamania seems to be subsiding as we get further from the election.  His supporters did not turn out … Continue reading

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Speaker Pro-Tempore Causes Worry

For the past several years, the GOP has show us how not to lead.  As a Republican, I feel that it is my duty to speak out when I see things that potentially damage our party.  I take it upon … Continue reading

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Jorge W. Bush Es Un Idiota

El Presidente Jorge W. Bush is a reason why the American public is turning against the Republican Party.  As a Republican and conservative (first and foremost a conservative) I am going to firmly disagree with his decision to not release Compean and … Continue reading

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Ballot Challenges in Minnesota

I thought the Left always wanted EVERY vote accepted. A ballot questioned by the Franken team can be seen here. I guess it is only ones that may be marked for the Democrat. For the story, click here.

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How Obama Won In a Right of Center Nation

In a previous blog post, I discussed some ways that the GOP needs to evaluate itself.  Truth is, Obama won by a fairly large margin.  There are several ways that he did so. The first reason, in my opinion, is … Continue reading

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Chambliss Poised to Get Libertarian Votes in Georgia Senate Race

Saxby Chambliss, the Georgia Republican Senator, was unsuccessful in obtaining the fifty-percent threshold needed to retain his Senate seat.  Georgia is a state that requires a candidate to meet the fifty-percentage points to win an election.  He will be facing … Continue reading

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Keyes Believes Obama to be Illegitimate

Philip J. Berg believed that Obama was not born in the United States, or at least that he did not meet the “natural born” citizen clause.  His case was tossed out due to a lack of standing.  In other words, … Continue reading

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Red Hat Rob’s “Reapportionment & Redistricting 101”

Red Hat Rob has a blog entry explaining the reapportionment of congressional seats following the census and the redistricting that can and will take place following the census.  Gerrymandering will more than likely take the Tennessee delegation from being in the Republican minority … Continue reading

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Gay Rage in Michigan

So if someone attacks homosexuals, even verbally, you can be charged with a hate crime.  If homosexuals attack a religious organization, no charges are made?  I am not sure that I understand this one.  Maybe someone will create a new … Continue reading

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Newt Now Backing Steele

Word on the blogs is that Newt Gingrich is now backing Steele for the RNC post.  Fred Thompson has also been mentioned, but he is not the one to lead the Republican Party back.  I like Fred.  I even considered … Continue reading

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Newt Ready, Willing, and Able

Newt Gingrich has stated that he is ready, willing, and able to take over as RNC Chairman.  Hopefully the RNC will look to him to try to make the gains he helped gain in 1994.  He also wants to move … Continue reading

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Prime Minister Olmert Says Jerusalem Must be Divided

Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert stated that in order to keep Israel Jewish and democratic, then Jerusalem must be divided to keep peace.  Jerusalem Post Olmert has stated some of the same old rhetoric.  This is not about land.  Israel … Continue reading

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