There’s a thin line between normal and insane. I think I’m standing on it… which would explain the big blob of crazy on my shoe.
Posted in Random Observations on Oct 23rd, 2008
I didn’t participate in the Knox News Sentinel’s “should we endorse a candidate” poll or the discussion. I have no strong opinion on the value of newspaper endorsements.
I can take them or leave them.
As a reader and a reformed newsie, I realize an endorsement is just an opinion. Granted, this opinion is an [...]
I understand that during election years, we revisit old issues, take a closer look at incumbents and their voting record. I think this is an excellent idea; however, I’m not entirely sure about this Times-News series (Parts I, II, and III) examining claims made by Tennessee 2nd House District GOP challenger Tony Shipley in [...]
Remember when the news had to be factual and unbiased? Yeah, okay. Me neither, but I do remember when readers or viewers had the ability to distinguish between fact and fiction.
This doesn’t seem to be the case anymore.
What many of us accept as news these days is a hodgepodge of fact, [...]
Posted in Tennessee on Aug 16th, 2008
David Davis conceded the election to Phil Roe. It’s done. There’s no point in picking-on the guy now. It’s time for us to move on. But first, I must draw your attention to this one last story because I need your advice on proper blogging etiquette.
My question [...]
Posted in Tennessee on Jul 16th, 2008
Yesterday Neal Boling, News Director for WJHL-TV News Channel 11, sent a response to my inquiry about the three minute “Free Time” segments for Democratic Candidates in the the 1st congressional district.
According to Boling, letters were sent out inviting local Democrats (Russell and Donihe) to the station on Tuesday to record [...]
Posted in The Funnies, politics on Jul 16th, 2008
The Kingsport Times-News helps catch bad guys… and their good deed almost makes up for the lopsided political coverage of late… okay, not really.
C’mon! Yard signs? Hank, you actually emailed a candidate to ask how many yard signs he’d distributed throughout the district? Were you being serious or is was [...]
Posted in Local Characters, Tennessee on Jul 9th, 2008
Remember how I said if Gray Sasser thought Democrats could make inroads in the 1st District, he must have a bad map? Well, I still believe that – but I also think it’s important for you to know who helps keep the roads in this portion of the state painted a bright shade of [...]
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