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This is a disturbing video:As described by Liz Garrigan at the Nashville Scene:On this video, a Ford staffer can be heard saying, "That fucking guy is filming you," at which point another Ford campaign staffer manhandles a GOP video tracker's camera in a public parking lot.Anyone know the name of the brown-shirted butch-acting person appearing to touch the cameraman? I think it's a woman, but I'm

This is a disturbing video:As described by Liz Garrigan at the Nashville Scene:On this video, a Ford staffer can be heard saying, "That fucking guy is filming you," at which point another Ford campaign staffer manhandles a GOP video tracker's camera in a public parking lot.Anyone know the name of the brown-shirted butch-acting person appearing to touch the cameraman? I think it's a woman, but I'm

I couldn't just add the above-titled investigative piece in The (Nashville) City Paper Online to my Very Important Posts because the City Paper doesn't have an RSS feed yet; but I bring you the link to the article itself and a succulent paragraph pointed out by journalist and blogger Adam Kleinheider at ABC affiliate WKRN-TV in Nashville:At least one lobbyist with the Harold Ford Group has also

I couldn't just add the above-titled investigative piece in The (Nashville) City Paper Online to my Very Important Posts because the City Paper doesn't have an RSS feed yet; but I bring you the link to the article itself and a succulent paragraph pointed out by journalist and blogger Adam Kleinheider at ABC affiliate WKRN-TV in Nashville:At least one lobbyist with the Harold Ford Group has also

Ladies, now you can carry Harold Ford, Jr., next to your "heart" by purchasing the Harold Ford, Jr., Classic Thong from a cool shop on Cafe Press, Political Musing.Click the thong to get a better read on the logo.Memphis dwellers will love the special section on Memphis Politics. Here are some of the graphics you can put on clothing and other items:

Ladies, now you can carry Harold Ford, Jr., next to your "heart" by purchasing the Harold Ford, Jr., Classic Thong from a cool shop on Cafe Press, Political Musing.Click the thong to get a better read on the logo.Memphis dwellers will love the special section on Memphis Politics. Here are some of the graphics you can put on clothing and other items:

A new piece in Slate online magazine gives some hope for American energy independence based on "the Fischer-Tropsch process, a chemical technique to convert natural gas and coal into liquid fuels, ... [u]sed by the Nazis to make oil from coal during World War II."Made me think of that movie The Formula with Marlon Brando.

A new piece in Slate online magazine gives some hope for American energy independence based on "the Fischer-Tropsch process, a chemical technique to convert natural gas and coal into liquid fuels, ... [u]sed by the Nazis to make oil from coal during World War II."Made me think of that movie The Formula with Marlon Brando.

Yes, there is life beyond politics; and my friend SteveAudio -- guitarist, studio engineer, and blogger among the California beautiful people -- is one of the best filters on earth for the music of the Baby Boomer Generation.Steve comes up with some fabulous finds. His latest is a three-part video documentary on the extremely seminal 60's band, the Yardbirds. Give Steve a visit and watch the show.

Yes, there is life beyond politics; and my friend SteveAudio -- guitarist, studio engineer, and blogger among the California beautiful people -- is one of the best filters on earth for the music of the Baby Boomer Generation.Steve comes up with some fabulous finds. His latest is a three-part video documentary on the extremely seminal 60's band, the Yardbirds. Give Steve a visit and watch the show.

Here are three more state statutes I reviewed in conjunction with things that have come up during the current election campaigns in Tennessee:2-19-142. Knowingly publishing false campaign literature.It is a Class C misdemeanor for any person to publish or distribute or cause to be published or distributed any campaign literature in opposition to any candidate in any election if such person knows

Here are three more state statutes I reviewed in conjunction with things that have come up during the current election campaigns in Tennessee:2-19-142. Knowingly publishing false campaign literature.It is a Class C misdemeanor for any person to publish or distribute or cause to be published or distributed any campaign literature in opposition to any candidate in any election if such person knows

An excellent piece by John W. Schoen of MSNBC's Answer Desk: "Start collecting Social Security at 62 — or wait? -- Retiring early means more payments — but a smaller check for life."A lot of Answer Desk readers approaching retirement — including more than 70 million baby boomers — are stumped when it comes to a key question concerning Social Security benefits.If you're a Boomer, you know you want

An excellent piece by John W. Schoen of MSNBC's Answer Desk: "Start collecting Social Security at 62 — or wait? -- Retiring early means more payments — but a smaller check for life."A lot of Answer Desk readers approaching retirement — including more than 70 million baby boomers — are stumped when it comes to a key question concerning Social Security benefits.If you're a Boomer, you know you want

This raw footage was shot Friday on the Wilson Air runway in Memphis:Thanks to Thaddeus Matthews' post, "Has Harold Jr. Finally Proved That He Is A True Ford?"Many have thought that JR1 was a different Ford, that he didn't have the uncontrollable rage of some of his fellow Ford political beings.. . . .But on Friday many came to realize what I already knew: that Harold Ford Jr. is no different

This raw footage was shot Friday on the Wilson Air runway in Memphis:Thanks to Thaddeus Matthews' post, "Has Harold Jr. Finally Proved That He Is A True Ford?"Many have thought that JR1 was a different Ford, that he didn't have the uncontrollable rage of some of his fellow Ford political beings.. . . .But on Friday many came to realize what I already knew: that Harold Ford Jr. is no different

I ran across an interesting paper, "Analysis of an Electronic Voting System," published in a 2004 IEEE Symposium on Security and Privacy. I couldn't remember exactly what IEEE stands for, so I looked that up:The IEEE, a non-profit organization, is the world's leading professional association for the advancement of technology.The full name of the IEEE is the Institute of Electrical and Electronics

I ran across an interesting paper, "Analysis of an Electronic Voting System," published in a 2004 IEEE Symposium on Security and Privacy. I couldn't remember exactly what IEEE stands for, so I looked that up:The IEEE, a non-profit organization, is the world's leading professional association for the advancement of technology.The full name of the IEEE is the Institute of Electrical and Electronics

Rick Hasen's Election Law blog brings us this "Breaking News: U.S. Supreme Court Reverses Ninth Circuit Order Barring Arizona Voter ID Law" and provides a link to the Per Curiam opinion (6-page .pdf).Confidence in the integrity of our electoral processes is essential to the functioning of our participatory democracy. Voter fraud drives honest citizens out of the democratic process and breeds

Rick Hasen's Election Law blog brings us this "Breaking News: U.S. Supreme Court Reverses Ninth Circuit Order Barring Arizona Voter ID Law" and provides a link to the Per Curiam opinion (6-page .pdf).Confidence in the integrity of our electoral processes is essential to the functioning of our participatory democracy. Voter fraud drives honest citizens out of the democratic process and breeds

John Harvey is back from a hunting trip and is applying his perspectives to the developments he's missed the last few days.I think this image is too funny. Go on over to John's and read his latest!

John Harvey is back from a hunting trip and is applying his perspectives to the developments he's missed the last few days.I think this image is too funny. Go on over to John's and read his latest!

No decent person would steal or vandalize a campaign sign from or on someone else's property. Yet, every election season, we hear this is happening.I believe these general state statutes apply in Tennessee:39-14-103. Theft of property.A person commits theft of property if, with intent to deprive the owner of property, the person knowingly obtains or exercises control over the property without the

No decent person would steal or vandalize a campaign sign from or on someone else's property. Yet, every election season, we hear this is happening.I believe these general state statutes apply in Tennessee:39-14-103. Theft of property.A person commits theft of property if, with intent to deprive the owner of property, the person knowingly obtains or exercises control over the property without the

Ace reporter Marc Perrusquia of the Memphis Commercial Appeal brings us this:For decades John Ford was a feared and powerful force in Tennessee, yet these days he plays more the role of wayward uncle to nephew and U.S. Senate candidate Harold Ford Jr.Under indictment for bribery and facing more legal woes for his years of womanizing, John Ford was back in Juvenile Court on Tuesday, battling a

Ace reporter Marc Perrusquia of the Memphis Commercial Appeal brings us this:For decades John Ford was a feared and powerful force in Tennessee, yet these days he plays more the role of wayward uncle to nephew and U.S. Senate candidate Harold Ford Jr.Under indictment for bribery and facing more legal woes for his years of womanizing, John Ford was back in Juvenile Court on Tuesday, battling a

The sentence I titled this post with is from Tennessee Code section 2-2-122. Principles for determination of residence - Factors involved.But before I get into more statutory detail, I want to make some general observations about where we are in Tennessee -- and the rest of the nation for that matter -- when it comes to the integrity of our elections.It appears that, in attempts to cure alleged

The sentence I titled this post with is from Tennessee Code section 2-2-122. Principles for determination of residence - Factors involved.But before I get into more statutory detail, I want to make some general observations about where we are in Tennessee -- and the rest of the nation for that matter -- when it comes to the integrity of our elections.It appears that, in attempts to cure alleged

After the August 3, 2006, Tennessee State Primary and County General Elections, I went to the Shelby County Election Commission and bought CD-ROMs, one with the complete results and the other with the list of people who voted, both a matter of public record.I shared those two disks with my friend and local database wizard John Harvey, who did some number crunching and lookups for me, put some of

After the August 3, 2006, Tennessee State Primary and County General Elections, I went to the Shelby County Election Commission and bought CD-ROMs, one with the complete results and the other with the list of people who voted, both a matter of public record.I shared those two disks with my friend and local database wizard John Harvey, who did some number crunching and lookups for me, put some of

pied-à-terre: Etymology: French, literally, foot to the ground : a temporary or second lodgingWell, I think that's what the Memphis house at 1039 Murray Hill Lane is, where Harold Sr. is still registered to vote.I mean, why would I live in a place appraised at a mere $352,500, when I could luxuriate in a $2,500,000 place on exclusive Fisher Island with a golf course, marina, tennis courts, and

pied-à-terre: Etymology: French, literally, foot to the ground : a temporary or second lodgingWell, I think that's what the Memphis house at 1039 Murray Hill Lane is, where Harold Sr. is still registered to vote.I mean, why would I live in a place appraised at a mere $352,500, when I could luxuriate in a $2,500,000 place on exclusive Fisher Island with a golf course, marina, tennis courts, and

I mean, I've heard for years now that that's where Harold Ford, Sr., lives; and we've had a look at his $2,500,000 tropical paradise villa. Why wouldn't he live there as much as he could?And I've heard he has driven a BMW with Florida plate X03 FEC (how ironic) around Memphis this fall trying to get TWO sons elected to Congress.I checked the records at FundRace.org to see what was listed as his

I mean, I've heard for years now that that's where Harold Ford, Sr., lives; and we've had a look at his $2,500,000 tropical paradise villa. Why wouldn't he live there as much as he could?And I've heard he has driven a BMW with Florida plate X03 FEC (how ironic) around Memphis this fall trying to get TWO sons elected to Congress.I checked the records at FundRace.org to see what was listed as his

Married couples, whose numbers have been declining for decades as a proportion of American households, have finally slipped into a minority, according to an analysis of new census figures by The New York Times.The American Community Survey, released this month by the Census Bureau, found that 49.7 percent, or 55.2 million, of the nation’s 111.1 million households in 2005 were made up of married

Married couples, whose numbers have been declining for decades as a proportion of American households, have finally slipped into a minority, according to an analysis of new census figures by The New York Times.The American Community Survey, released this month by the Census Bureau, found that 49.7 percent, or 55.2 million, of the nation’s 111.1 million households in 2005 were made up of married

I promised to post the Miami-Dade County Assessor's valuation and what Harold Ford, Sr., paid for his mansion on Fisher Island, Miami, Florida; so here it is. Again, click the graphic to enlarge enough to read the detail on the report; but I'll point a few things out for you. Remember the full-size box appears in the lower right corner when you hover over the graphic.In the data column on the

I promised to post the Miami-Dade County Assessor's valuation and what Harold Ford, Sr., paid for his mansion on Fisher Island, Miami, Florida; so here it is. Again, click the graphic to enlarge enough to read the detail on the report; but I'll point a few things out for you. Remember the full-size box appears in the lower right corner when you hover over the graphic.In the data column on the

I don't often hear the hard questions being asked by reporters when it comes to the details of arrests not followed by convictions, so in the public interest I will write a brief Wintermute's Notes on this important subject, for Tennessee. Other jurisdictions may vary.A street, or warrantless, arrest -- if the police decide to follow through with charges -- is followed shortly by a formal

I don't often hear the hard questions being asked by reporters when it comes to the details of arrests not followed by convictions, so in the public interest I will write a brief Wintermute's Notes on this important subject, for Tennessee. Other jurisdictions may vary.A street, or warrantless, arrest -- if the police decide to follow through with charges -- is followed shortly by a formal

OK, that one fake book cover is pretty good; but the rest in a FoxNews story about an Ottawa couple selling these things for $6 aren't so hot.I know my readers can do better, so let's have a contest in the comments. You can probably get CafePress to start printing these too, just in time for Christmas presents. Save the link to this post and come on back when you get a brainstorm.

OK, that one fake book cover is pretty good; but the rest in a FoxNews story about an Ottawa couple selling these things for $6 aren't so hot.I know my readers can do better, so let's have a contest in the comments. You can probably get CafePress to start printing these too, just in time for Christmas presents. Save the link to this post and come on back when you get a brainstorm.

David Holt doesn't hide the fact that he is Third Vice Chair of the Shelby County Democratic Party, so consider the source when you read his recent post:I repeat my previous assertion that if Jake is getting stomped then I will vote to take back the Senate. If Ford for the sake of Ford has a chance of winning, then screw the Senate. My city comes first and the

David Holt doesn't hide the fact that he is Third Vice Chair of the Shelby County Democratic Party, so consider the source when you read his recent post:I repeat my previous assertion that if Jake is getting stomped then I will vote to take back the Senate. If Ford for the sake of Ford has a chance of winning, then screw the Senate. My city comes first and the

I used to be friends with Harold Ford, Sr. I helped him in an important campaign for Congress. We had some good times together. I met the apple of his eye, Harold Ford, Jr., when Junior was just a bubbly kid.When I heard Harold was back in Memphis telling preachers that Steve Cohen had never helped him, well, I couldn't believe that, because I was there during times Harold and Steve did help each

I used to be friends with Harold Ford, Sr. I helped him in an important campaign for Congress. We had some good times together. I met the apple of his eye, Harold Ford, Jr., when Junior was just a bubbly kid.When I heard Harold was back in Memphis telling preachers that Steve Cohen had never helped him, well, I couldn't believe that, because I was there during times Harold and Steve did help each

Michael K. Fauntroy, assistant professor of public policy at George Mason University, weighs in on Tennessee's Ninth Congressional District contest:Electing Jake Ford would be a travesty to the political process.. . . .It is hard to argue against local critics who contend that this is nothing more than an attempt to extend the Ford political dynasty at the expense of qualified congressional

Michael K. Fauntroy, assistant professor of public policy at George Mason University, weighs in on Tennessee's Ninth Congressional District contest:Electing Jake Ford would be a travesty to the political process.. . . .It is hard to argue against local critics who contend that this is nothing more than an attempt to extend the Ford political dynasty at the expense of qualified congressional

Harold Ford, Jr. seems to be trying to make Tennessee voters resent Bob Corker by talking about some 30-room mansion Corker is supposed to have in Chattanooga.For years now, though, I've been hearing about Harold Ford, Sr.'s place in Miami, Florida; so I thought I'd look into that. Here's an aerial photograph of Sr.'s oceanfront home on the beach in Miami. Click on the pic to enlarge, hover over

Harold Ford, Jr. seems to be trying to make Tennessee voters resent Bob Corker by talking about some 30-room mansion Corker is supposed to have in Chattanooga.For years now, though, I've been hearing about Harold Ford, Sr.'s place in Miami, Florida; so I thought I'd look into that. Here's an aerial photograph of Sr.'s oceanfront home on the beach in Miami. Click on the pic to enlarge, hover over

As part of her "24-Hour Layover" series on MSNBC.com, Pauline Frommer helps me remember why I stick around here:Magnificent MemphisDiscover the home of the blues and the birthplace of rock ‘n’ roll – there’s nowhere on earth quite like Memphis.Here's the starting page on MSNBC; and here's the Frommer's® guide to Memphis.

As part of her "24-Hour Layover" series on MSNBC.com, Pauline Frommer helps me remember why I stick around here:Magnificent MemphisDiscover the home of the blues and the birthplace of rock ‘n’ roll – there’s nowhere on earth quite like Memphis.Here's the starting page on MSNBC; and here's the Frommer's® guide to Memphis.

Deliverance Jr., Christopher Dickey, hipped me to a piece in the Armed Forces Journal, "Blood borders: How a better Middle East would look," that is making big waves in foreign policy communities worldwide. Here's a peep at the map (click to enlarge):

Deliverance Jr., Christopher Dickey, hipped me to a piece in the Armed Forces Journal, "Blood borders: How a better Middle East would look," that is making big waves in foreign policy communities worldwide. Here's a peep at the map (click to enlarge):

Youths no longer predominant at MySpaceHalf of social networking site's users are 35 or olderWell, well, well ... I'm in that older half myself. What's going on? I guess people got tired of those dating and hookup sites that want you to buy credits or pay monthly fees to be able to express interest in other members, that tend to perpetuate sexual imbalance in "Who pays?" Haha, now advertisers pay

Youths no longer predominant at MySpaceHalf of social networking site's users are 35 or olderWell, well, well ... I'm in that older half myself. What's going on? I guess people got tired of those dating and hookup sites that want you to buy credits or pay monthly fees to be able to express interest in other members, that tend to perpetuate sexual imbalance in "Who pays?" Haha, now advertisers pay

To enhance my popularity with female readers, I bring your attention to this article on LiveScience:Men become more distinguished as they age and women, well, we just keep getting older. And if this isn't bad enough, a new study shows that the female skin actually starts to age faster than the hides of men.Using a new laser imaging technique, researchers looked at the deeper layers of the skin

To enhance my popularity with female readers, I bring your attention to this article on LiveScience:Men become more distinguished as they age and women, well, we just keep getting older. And if this isn't bad enough, a new study shows that the female skin actually starts to age faster than the hides of men.Using a new laser imaging technique, researchers looked at the deeper layers of the skin

In an article titled "Ford called self a lawyer but did not pass bar exam," Chattanooga Times Free Press staff writer Michael Davis informs us:Democratic U.S. Senate hopeful Harold Ford Jr. referred to himself as a lawyer earlier this week, but the congressman has not passed the bar exam.Michael Powell, senior adviser to the Ford campaign, said U.S. Rep. Ford took the Tennessee bar exam in

In an article titled "Ford called self a lawyer but did not pass bar exam," Chattanooga Times Free Press staff writer Michael Davis informs us:Democratic U.S. Senate hopeful Harold Ford Jr. referred to himself as a lawyer earlier this week, but the congressman has not passed the bar exam.Michael Powell, senior adviser to the Ford campaign, said U.S. Rep. Ford took the Tennessee bar exam in

Cato Unbound is running another one of those lead essay/response essay things featuring Daily Kos founder Markos Moulitsas making a case for the emergence of Libertarian Democrats in today's political atmosphere. Check it out.UPDATE: One of the smart posters at The Volokh Conspiracy has a riposte.

Cato Unbound is running another one of those lead essay/response essay things featuring Daily Kos founder Markos Moulitsas making a case for the emergence of Libertarian Democrats in today's political atmosphere. Check it out.UPDATE: One of the smart posters at The Volokh Conspiracy has a riposte.