The capitol Christmas tree was broken in half after high winds outside the capitol hit it. I promise it wasn't all the hot air from speeches escaping as someone opened one of the capitol doors.' [...] 
It was a close race.....Not!
Rep. Larry Turner (A.K.A. Little Larry) has passed on to the great reward this morning after an extended illness. May he rest in peace and his family find happiness in the memory of their time together. [...] 
It is looking like we could be having a special session in December to fix or stop enactment of the workers comp bill for sole proprietors (public chapter 1041). It is looking like it could run for three days around the 13th, 14th, 15th or 16th. [...] 
Lets see, what can we do? Put more felons on the street or cut more of the golf courses and swimming pools 
When the governor wants to release 3,300 to 4,000 felons back on to Tennessee street and parks (as is suggested in this Richard Locker article) you have to wonder if keeping limits on honest legal carry permit holders is such a good idea. [...] 
Blogging will be limited for the next week or so. I am in Peru and internet is limited (unless I want to pay about a buck a minute). [...] 
What would it take for Kent Williams to get back in the party? Real simple answer and Josh Evans nails it. [...] 
The New York Yankees defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in six games to win the World Series. Mark Rose's favorite team may be beaten but he is not discouraged.' [...] 
If you haven't then today's the day for a lot of local elections. [...] 
A funny quote I heard while at the health clinic. 
Tennessee State Senator Dewayne Bunch has decided to not run for re election in 2010. Senate Dist 9 covers Polk, McMinn, Bradley and Meigs county.
Bill Frist drops his plan to put Tennessee in the top 5 for education in 5 years. Thanks for the help and all but don't you think you could have had a greater impact on actually getting it to pass had you been the governor?' [...] 
Reagan Farr looses in court again. I wonder how much he cost the state total now in failed lawsuits and goofy policy like the tobacco agents across state lines. [...] 
The AWESOME! Rep. Susan Lynn (Who just happens to be running for the state senate in middle Tennessee) was named chairwoman on a committee to push forward the state sovereignty issue. [...] 
I am having a listening tour stop at 10 a.m. today, Knoxville Expo Center AKA the I-75 expo center , 5441 Clinton Highway. Everyone is welcome to come by and share ideas, thoughts and concerns for the next legislative session. [...] 
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"Eskimos have over 40 ways to say the word "snow". None that I can say here.
I don't care where you are from. This is just funny.
Rep. Matthew Hill talks education and some possible pre k changes that may be coming.
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