Tom Guleff : Joe Citizens

• There's a Reason You Can't See Superman

  
  
  
  I often get e-mails from a veterans group of my old regiment 1/327th INF, 101st Airborne (Air Assault). Here's one I have to share. There's a reason you can see superman.
  
  Forrest Guth, one of the original "Band" [...]
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  Posted: October 29, 2009, 5:22pm EDT
  

• Joe Brown's Cry For Help (aka The Steve Ross Nomination)

  File Photo from CA (J&M)
  

  [www.myfoxmemphis.com]

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  Posted: October 21, 2009, 2:13pm EDT
  

• You Can't Do This On A Video Game : Tiger Woods' 8 iron on No. 16 on Sunday at Bridgestone ('09)

  

  Wow !

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  Posted: August 10, 2009, 11:32am EDT
  

• Mr Mayor, Don't Leave Us !!!!

  
  
  Please Mr Mayor, How will we manage without you? Please stay. What will happen to our crime rate, our schools, and our local government?
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  Posted: July 29, 2009, 10:28pm EDT
  

• The New Breed of GOP Leadership

  Tell me how tough it is to hold your ground in a no win situation (whether you are a Republican, Democrat, or Independent).
  
  I didn't know Lang Wiseman had it in him. This is a bright spot for the GOP in a very difficult political' [...]
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  Posted: July 28, 2009, 11:34pm EDT
  

• Paul Stanley, It's Time To Hit The Showers

  
  Paul, I know this won't be easy, but it's time to resign before the coach comes out to the mound and pulls you from the game. You had a couple of strong innings, but the the game is too close to allow you to continue. [...]
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  Posted: July 25, 2009, 12:14am EDT
  

• South Memphis Ghetto

  

  One person's view of Memphis.

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  Posted: July 24, 2009, 11:28pm EDT
  

• How to Play the Memphis Media

  

  Mediaverse®: Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton Resigns
  
  Remember this.
  
  PLAYED. :)

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  Posted: July 23, 2009, 11:06pm EDT
  

• The Young Prince Mongo of the Planet Zambodia

  

  The Young Prince Mongo.

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  Posted: July 23, 2009, 4:27pm EDT
  

• NEW MAYOR

  

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  Posted: July 12, 2009, 6:25pm EDT
  

• Bat Signal Over City Hall (Memphis)

  
  We're sending up the bat signal. The Joker has turned City Hall into CrazyLand. But, no one is laughing anymore.Tom Guleff - JoeCitizens.com' [...]
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  Posted: July 07, 2009, 5:06pm EDT
  

• Fearless and Smart

  
  Saw this on a friend’s FACEBOOK post. This is the graduation picture of the US Army Ranger School at Ft Benning, GA. This class, 2-87, ran through several training phases (Mountain, Desert, Swamp, etc). Basically, it is a small unit leadership school for soldiers who [...]
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  Posted: July 04, 2009, 10:00pm EDT
  

• Fearless and Smart

  
  Saw this on a friend’s FACEBOOK post. This is the graduation picture of the US Army Ranger School at Ft Benning, GA. This class, 2-87, ran through several training phases (Mountain, Desert, Swamp, etc). Basically, it is a small unit leadership school for soldiers who [...]
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  Posted: July 04, 2009, 10:00pm EDT
  

• Lowery ! You're the new platoon leader.

  
  Here is some advice from the US Army Ranger Handbook to Memphis city council chairman Myron Lowery. Mr Lowery, let's see what you got.
  
  1-3. ASSUMPTION OF COMMAND
  
  Any platoon/squad member may have to take command of his element in an emergency, all' [...]
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  Posted: July 01, 2009, 10:32pm EDT
  

• The Political "Yard Sign" for the Next Generation

  
  Political Yard Signs are a staple in Memphis and Shelby County politics. Now you can put out a electronic political "Yard Sign" on your FACEBOOK profile page. Steve Tapp created the application. I guess this makes Jim Strickland the "green" candidate.
  
  [apps.new.facebook.com]
  
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  Posted: June 28, 2009, 11:30pm EDT
  

• URGENT ACTION for Draft Jim Strickland for Memphis Mayor

  
  URGENT ACTION for Draft Jim Strickland for Memphis Mayor
  
  The Future is Now ! The current mayor of Memphis has just resigned and leaves in his wake a city wrought with corruption, cronyism, and incompetency. We can no longer wait for those for have [...]
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  Posted: June 25, 2009, 5:00pm EDT
  

• Do a Pushup !!!

  

  1, 2, 3 ......

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  Posted: June 05, 2009, 5:21pm EDT
  

• COMMENTING : The Memphis Flyer vs The Commercial Appeal

  
  
  There's been a lot of discussion lately on how to handle reader comments in the "internety" world.
  
  Here's an exchange between Mike Hollihan (Main Street Journal) and the CA Reporter Gary Robinson. CA reporters are not known to add their two cents [...]
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  Posted: May 22, 2009, 12:00pm EDT
  

• Pete Aviotti, Listen to yourself in this piece.

  
  
  Pete Aviotti, Listen to yourself in this piece. You sound just like any political hack in this city or country. Maybe that's the real problem.
  
  Subsequently, each following year, if there was leftover money, I gave the mayor the balance by personal check' [...]
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  Posted: May 14, 2009, 1:38pm EDT
  

• Schoolhouse Rock- How a Bill Becomes a Law

  

  Bill has a few cousins called Mandated and Unfunded. :)

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  Posted: May 14, 2009, 10:27am EDT
  

• Take The Offer !!!!

  According to the CA, School district offers city new options to settle funding dispute
  
  I would take the offer!!! A court decision in the council's favor is a gamble. Pro-rate the judgment over a period of time and get out of the funding' [...]
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  Posted: May 07, 2009, 5:30pm EDT
  

• E*TRADE Baby Outtakes

  

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  Posted: May 05, 2009, 2:52pm EDT
  

• Take This Dollar Bill, I Have Plenty

  
  
  Add Your Caption (photo from CA) -
  
  [www.commercialappeal.com]

  The charges against Garrett include an allegation that she received money from councilwoman Barbara Swearengen Ware on April 29, 2008. Asked during an afternoon press conference if Ware could be indicted, District Atty. Gen. Gibbons [...]

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  Posted: April 29, 2009, 5:10pm EDT
  

• MCS at Public Issues Forum

  
  
  Mr Hamer (top photo) made a few interesting comments:
  
  Public education in Memphis is marginal.
  
  

  A large number of current students in MCS have been retained (held back in a grade) at least once

  In the last 4 year enrollment has [...]

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  Posted: April 26, 2009, 9:51pm EDT
  

• The Perfect Husband!

  

  Nice.

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  Posted: April 24, 2009, 2:06pm EDT
  

• John Madden Speech 2006 Hall of Fame

  

  John Madden - " I believe the busts talk to each other" at night.
  
  As you watch the two parts of the speech, you can tell this guy is special. "Every day was recess".

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  Posted: April 17, 2009, 12:17pm EDT
  

• Tea Party - Memphis Style

  Photos of Memphis Tea Party 15 April 2008.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  Posted: April 15, 2009, 9:18pm EDT
  

• Flowers

  
  photo.jpg
  Originally uploaded by tomguleff

  Spring time in Midtown.

  A photo from my iPhone to Flickr to Blogger.

  Hey, it works !!!

  BTW, those are not my pink chairs.
  

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  Posted: April 13, 2009, 2:17pm EDT
  

• Assistant Coaches - All Work and No Money ?

  
  I thought the life of an assistant coach was all work and no money. The market delivers and our guys will need a pay raise after this year. This is really small change compared to the University of Tennessee's football brain trust.
  Check out this' [...]
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  Posted: March 24, 2009, 2:07pm EDT
  

• New Elephant Leadership in Shelby County

  
  Here's a link to the new leadership team for the elephants in Shelby County. The donkey list will be out soon.
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  Posted: March 23, 2009, 9:30pm EDT
  

• March Madness - Memphis Style

  

  I couldn't help myself.

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  Posted: March 16, 2009, 3:13pm EDT
  

• Mike Hollihan Will Write The Last Wendi Thomas Story

  
  I thought this was an interestesting comment concerning Wendi Thomas' writing in the CA: Wendi C. Thomas: Funeral dirge for newspapers plays on , because there's a strong possibility that bloggers will write the last stories of the newspaper business. And it doesn't look' [...]
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  Posted: March 12, 2009, 1:42pm EDT
  

• Follow The Money - TN Politics

  
  Here's a great search tool for finding the money in Tennessee politics: [www.tennesseeanytime.org]
  
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  Posted: February 18, 2009, 4:39pm EST
  

• Iphone for Tennessee Politicos

  
  
  The iPhone is a must for politicians in Nashville who wants to keep track of their friends.Tom Guleff - JoeCitizens.com [...]
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  Posted: February 03, 2009, 2:14pm EST
  

• Give Till It Hurts - Sponsor an Executive

  

  Let's be honest, there are executives out there that are hurting. They need our help. Give till it hurts. Thank You.

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  Posted: January 27, 2009, 2:38pm EST
  

• Dr George Flinn - Youtube Star

  

  In case you missed the holiday safety tips from Dr Flinn, here you go. George might be onto something here.

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  Posted: January 17, 2009, 11:27pm EST
  

• Old News

  

  Memphis old news. You have to love the graphics.

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  Posted: December 19, 2008, 2:24pm EST
  

• Another Huge Wall Street Crook

  
  NEW YORK (AP) - A Wall Street powerbroker for nearly 50 years who built an influential firm has confessed to a massive fraud scheme that will cost investors at least $50 billion, federal authorities say. Tom Guleff - JoeCitizens.com [...]
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  Posted: December 15, 2008, 5:11pm EST
  

• 911 Call from the Memphis Police Department (MPD)

  
  The first priority of any legitimate government is the safety of its citizens. For the past several years there has been much political talk and campaign promises to reduce crime in Memphis and Shelby County. It is time for Joe Citizens to respond to the [...]
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  Posted: December 05, 2008, 9:32pm EST
  

• Know Your City Series (#6) – Memphis

  
  (BUDGETING AND APPROPRIATIONS PROCEDURES)
  
  
  The financial plans of the City are included in the annual capital and operating budgets. These budgets project all receipts and disbursements, and present the level of governmental services and the method of distributing costs to the various segments of [...]
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  Posted: December 04, 2008, 5:05pm EST
  

• Blake Fontenay’s Last Post

  Today was Blake Fontenay’s last post on Commercial Appeal’s Blake’s Blog. His political humor was unmatched in Memphis politics, almost. We will miss his insight.
  
  He’ll start on the Commercial Appeal’s business beat Monday. I am sure business and politics never mix in [...]
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  Posted: November 26, 2008, 8:18pm EST
  

• Know Your City Series (#5) – Memphis

  
  (Mayor)
  
  The Mayor is responsible for all city appointments to boards, which serve the City. These include the boards of the Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division (MLG&W); Memphis Area Transit Authority; Memphis Housing Authority; Center City Commission; Memphis & Shelby County Convention Center [...]
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  Posted: November 26, 2008, 10:28am EST
  

• Know Your City Series (#4) – Memphis

  
  (GOVERNMENTAL STRUCTURE - CAO)
  
  The Chief Administrative Officer, under the direction of the Mayor, coordinates the activities of all administrative divisions of City government. He acts as liaison officer between the Mayor and all divisions, bureaus, boards, commissions and authorities. The directors of all [...]
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  Posted: November 20, 2008, 10:04pm EST
  

• Know Your City Series (#3) – Memphis

  Memphis (GOVERNMENTAL STRUCTURE - Mayor)
  
  
  The Mayor is elected to a four-year term. The Mayor carries out the policies of the City and appoints City board members, officers and division directors, with Council approval. The City’s operating and service departments are organized under [...]
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  Posted: November 20, 2008, 9:56pm EST
  

• Know Your City Series (#2) – Memphis

  
  Memphis (GOVERNMENTAL STRUCTURE)
  
  
  The City of Memphis was incorporated as a city in 1826. Memphis operated under a commission form of government from 1909 until January 1, 1968. At that time, a Mayor-Council form of government was established. The City Council is composed [...]
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  Posted: November 18, 2008, 5:54pm EST
  

• Know Your City Series (#1) – Memphis

  
  
  THE CITY OF MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE
  
  

  Memphis is located on the east bank of the Mississippi River in the southwest corner of Tennessee. Memphis is the State’s largest city and the county seat of Shelby County. The corporate limits contain 343 square miles, representing [...]

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  Posted: November 18, 2008, 5:45pm EST
  

• My Memphis Jedi Video

  
  
  
  The Memphis Area Association of REALTORS is having a Youtube contest. The young Jedi in the family wanted a full length feature film. I opted for the “no” budget enterprise. Hollywood won’t be calling anytime soon. May the Force be with you.
  
  
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  Posted: November 13, 2008, 5:20pm EST
  

• Rogue GOP Ballot Receives Beatdown

  
  From Shelby County Republican Party on rogue ballot -
  
  

  The Republican Party of Shelby County has been informed that a mailer marked "Germantown Republican Ballot" has been mailed to residents of Germantown and is also being distributed at some early voting locations. This document [...]

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  Posted: October 27, 2008, 5:06pm EDT
  

• Vote YES on Term Limits for Memphis and Shelby County

  
  Citizens of Memphis and Shelby County will get a historic opportunity to decide whether elected officials are truly “indispensable.” The term limit provisions on the November ballot consist of the Shelby County Ordinance 365 and the Memphis Charter Referendum No. 1.
  I strongly encourage the [...]
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  Posted: October 15, 2008, 11:27pm EDT
  

• Mock Draft for The Blackburn Seat (2010)

  
  Once again, JoeCitizens.com is releasing a potential candidate field for the 2010 Tennessee 7th Congressional District race. After months of extensive research, the complied list provides a springboard for rumor and political conjecture. Like most mock drafts, the field is wide open and may [...]
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  Posted: September 20, 2008, 11:19pm EDT
  

• Stop Axe Grinding Term Limits

  Memphis and Shelby County voters will get a chance to decide whether term limits should be applied to several elected positions come November. However, it is unfortunate that there are some local politicos attempting to make this nonpartisan issue, a “political party” issue.
  
  The most recent opposition is [...]
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  Posted: September 07, 2008, 9:40pm EDT
  

• Senator Ophelia Ford Who ate it up ?

  

  I think the taxpayers have been asking the government the same question about taxes for some time now. Who ate it up ? Ms Ford, good to have you on board.

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  Posted: August 25, 2008, 4:02pm EDT
  

• Shelby Co. Ordinance 360 Falls – Why the Weakening of Term Limits Failed

  
  The voters of Shelby County voted No on Ordinance #360, and thereby returned the failed and poorly constructed ordinance aimed at weakening term limits back to the Shelby County Board of Commissioners.
  
  A simple fix to the legal defect in the current charter is [...]
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  Posted: August 08, 2008, 11:34pm EDT
  

• 2008 GOP Dance Party

  Vote on 7 August
  
  
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  Posted: August 01, 2008, 4:03pm EDT
  

• YouTube : Vote No on Ordinance 360 - Shelby County Charter

  Shelby County politicians attempting to weaken term limits through charter change.
  
  
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  Posted: July 23, 2008, 2:52pm EDT
  

• Vote “No” for Ordinance # 360 - Shelby County (TN)

  
  
  In politics, Shelby County Ordinance #360 is a Trojan horse and should be repelled. Although disguised as a remedy to fix the defect in the current charter, the commission has “bundled” the measure with a provision to weaken our term limits from 2 terms to [...]
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  Posted: July 19, 2008, 1:44pm EDT
  

• Endorsements for Upcoming Election

  It is time again.
  
  If you can’t trust our endorsements, whose endorsements can you trust
  
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  Posted: July 10, 2008, 9:37pm EDT
  

• Political Fact or Fiction ?

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  Posted: June 24, 2008, 4:06pm EDT
  

• Mock Draft for 2010 Tennessee Governor

  
  JoeCitizens.com has released a potential candidate field for the 2010 Tennessee Governor position. After months of extensive research, the complied list provides a springboard for rumor and political conjecture. Like most Mock Drafts the field is wide open with a few surprises.
  
  According to [...]
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  Posted: May 27, 2008, 12:10pm EDT
  

• Brought to You by the Future Tennessee Voter Lotto Commission

  
  Are you tired of politicians campaigning while on the job? Or politicos leaving behind their commitment to fully serve their term just to cause chaos and another wasteful special election.
  
  Well, we have a game for you! It’s the new Tennessee Voter Lotto. With [...]
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  Posted: April 14, 2008, 4:55pm EDT
  

• The Connection Between Education and Success

  What is the connection between successful cities and their public schools ?
  
  
  To : [www.pipememphis.org]
  
  From: [smartcitymemphis.blogspot.com]
  
  The Memphis Public Issues Forum is pleased to announce that Carol Coletta will be the featured speaker this Sunday, 3:00 PM, April 13, at the Hooks Central [...]
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  Posted: April 09, 2008, 5:12pm EDT
  

• Term Limits is not Reactionary

  
  The most thoughtful government is one in which the responsibility of governing is shared over time. "Term Limits" provides that mechanism.
  
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  Posted: March 28, 2008, 8:51pm EDT
  

• Your Mayor AC Wharton Avatar & The Shelby County Budget

  Here’s Your Mayor AC Wharton - Avatar
  
  With a potential budget deficit of more than $16 million dollars looming for the Shelby County budget (adjusted from $14.5 million), the county mayor is asking for ideas. What better way to understand what it feels like to [...]
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  Posted: March 04, 2008, 5:28pm EST
  

• �Nanny State� Legislator Overreaches for his No. 2 Pencil

  
  Tennessee State Representative G. A. Hardaway has introduced a bill that would require all students whether public, private or home schooled to submit to state testing. The potential state encroachment into these non-public institutions is extremely troubling, especially during a time when state [...]
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  Posted: February 23, 2008, 1:58pm EST
  

• Concerned Citizens from John Lunt

  Note from Junt Lunt -
  
  SAVE YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE AND MAKE HISTORY This Saturday February 23rd we hope to have the largest Petition Drive ever held in Shelby County. Working together, we will retain the right to VOTE for the five "State Constitutional Officers:ASSESSOR - SHERIFF - REGISTER [...]
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  Posted: February 22, 2008, 2:07pm EST
  

• Term Limits and Joe Citizens

  
  Many organizations, clubs, and even the Office of the President have term limits. It is not undemocratic to limit the amount a time that one can serve the public as a politician. The citizens have spoken through the charter commission to allow additional discussion at [...]
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  Posted: February 10, 2008, 1:23pm EST
  

• Booze It or Lose It

  Another Priceless movement in Tennessee Politics with state lawmakers attempting to change ethics policy for free booze.

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  Posted: February 05, 2008, 12:02pm EST
  

• Citizen Petition for Shelby County

  
  Mick Wright beat me to the blog on this. Check out his post on the citizen drive.
  
  PETITION TO KEEP (ELECTED) SHELBY COUNTY OFFICERS
  
  If you want to help with this citizen initiative, contact Paul [...]
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  Posted: January 24, 2008, 10:37pm EST
  

• Campaign Donations - The Common Thread

  It appears there is a common thread between the US Senate and our politicians in Shelby County. Neither seem to be willing to share donor information electronically.

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  Posted: January 11, 2008, 3:44pm EST
  

• Open Meetings vs The Political Matrix

  Sunshine vs the Dark Room of the Political Matrix.

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  Posted: January 04, 2008, 2:23pm EST
  

• Sunshine !! Tough Love For Politicians.

  
  Please click on the above logo to our Open Meetings Law - Tennessee blog. We need help on stopping those who look to weaken our Sunshine Laws. This is about access for the citizens. More to come ! ([openmeetingslawtn.blogspot.com])
  
  Don't let the [...]
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  Posted: December 18, 2007, 11:23am EST
  

• �Waterboarding� the Open Meetings Law

  
  Recently, a state legislative panel formed to strengthen Tennessee's Sunshine Law became so counter-productive that there were calls to disband it. It appears the panel was waterboarding the Open Meetings law into submission. With the current contorted recommendations, the law will be too weak to [...]
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  Posted: December 10, 2007, 12:01am EST
  

• Bruce Thompson is Innocent ��

  
  According to the Commercial Appeal , former Shelby County Commissioner Bruce Thompson, 48, "joins a long list of public officials from the Memphis area implicated in corruption allegations as part of the federal government's continued, intense scrutiny of lawmakers… As a sitting commissioner in 2004 [...]
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  Posted: November 14, 2007, 9:45pm EST
  

• Mr Strickland, Welcome to the GOP

  
  It appears that the Republican welcome wagon is out for Jim Strickland, a past Shelby County Democratic Party Chairman, according to a recent email from the local GOP party. Jim your elephant tie clip is in the mail and welcome aboard.
  
  
  Here is [...]
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  Posted: November 10, 2007, 7:54pm EST
  

• LeftWingCracker (& Jon) tests State Rep Ulysses Jones

  Well said. We need a more open and transparent government.
  
  LeftWingCracker: What the hell, no seriously, what the hell is wrong with Ulysses JonesTom Guleff - JoeCitizens.com [...]
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  Posted: October 31, 2007, 3:13pm EDT
  

• JoeCitizens.com Considers "Gifting" $200 to Commissioner to Change Vote

  
  Upon the recent passage of the amendment loosening the ethics policy by the Shelby County Commission, JoeCitizens.com is considering the unthinkable. "Some may view this as a little strange, but gifting $200 to a politician to do the right thing might be the only way [...]
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  Posted: October 27, 2007, 6:13pm EDT
  

• Free U of M Ticket - Shelby County Commission

  Changing new ethics policy for more gifts and tickets : Pricelice !

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  Posted: October 18, 2007, 11:55pm EDT
  

• Does the Shelby County Commission's Cookie Jar Need a Refill?

  
  It appears that the new ethic policy adopted a few months ago by our Shelby County commissioners has left their cookie jar with a lot less crumbs to pass around. There is already movement to expand the gift limit. It is sad that [...]
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  Posted: October 08, 2007, 10:54pm EDT
  

• Vote Change, Because Our Citizens Must be Safe

  
  There is no way to sugar coat the recent announcement that Memphis Metro area leads the country in violent crime. Citizens must demand the end to the crime and corruption that plague this community and jeopardize their day-to-day safety.
  
  “There is absolutely no excuse [...]
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  Posted: September 30, 2007, 11:02pm EDT
  

• Endorsement Sheet

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  Posted: September 26, 2007, 10:26am EDT
  

• Charity needs Joe Saino in the Daily Double

  
  
  Joe Saino, candidate for the Memphis City Council, hopes Mayor Herenton comes up short in the October election, but the MIFA charity, needs Joe in the Daily Double to collect the entire bet.
  
  According to Mr Saino:
  
  " Put me on [...]
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  Posted: July 20, 2007, 8:08pm EDT
  

• JoeCitizens.com Discovers Political Classified Ad

  
  With only one remaining defendant from the bribery sting operation Tennessee Waltz left to face federal charges, JoeCitizens.com has uncovered another political “get rich” scheme opportunity for office holders. The classified is listed here.Tom Guleff - JoeCitizens.com [...]
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  Posted: July 16, 2007, 10:59pm EDT
  

• GOP Short List for State Chair

  
  With Bob Davis stepping down as the chairman of The Tennessee Republican Party to help Fred Thompson's efforts, there has been a flurry of activity to jockey for Mr. Davis' old post.
  
  As with any political vacancy, names get tossed around without prejudice. We [...]
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  Posted: July 07, 2007, 11:15am EDT
  

• Thank You Again Congressman Robin Beard

  Congressman Robin Beard represented my district while I was growing up. When it came time to compete for a nomination for the United States Military Academy, I was very fortunate to have great friends and supporters to help. It was Robin Beard who gave me the required appointment to [...]
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  Posted: June 25, 2007, 10:26pm EDT
  

• JoeCitizens.com urges MLG&W to Invest in the Tulip Market

  In the early 1600's, the tulip market hit a feverish pitch in the Netherlands, when the price of a tulip, due to speculation in the market, ran roughly seven times that of the average yearly wage. JoeCitizens.com believes that the time is once again ripe and encourages Memphis Light Gas [...]
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  Posted: June 13, 2007, 10:36pm EDT
  

• JoeCitizens.com Receives Request for Legislative Funds

  In the Tennessee state house last week, attention focused on a proposal to allocate $19.8 million out of this year's $301 million state budget surplus to "Community Enhancement Grants." That's $100,000 per House member�s district and $300,000 for each of the 33 Senators� districts. �We would like the legislators to [...]
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  Posted: May 20, 2007, 9:47pm EDT
  

• Bribe Etiquette � 10 Easy Phrases

  JoeCitizens.com has published a helpful cheat sheet for public servants who are approached by unsavory characters for access and favor. �We are giving these phrases free of charge. There will always be those that will attempt to sway government officials in some way or another. Corruption destroys the very system [...]
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  Posted: April 29, 2007, 12:29am EDT
  

• Joe Citizens Salute A Fellow Joe

  
  As a watchdog of Memphis and Shelby County government, Joe Saino could open up a business tracking corruption and the wrongdoing of elected and appointed officials. Whether he is running down numbers, demanding greater transparency, or blogging about the effects of cronyism, the watchdog tackles [...]
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  Posted: April 20, 2007, 10:22pm EDT
  

• Deceased Would Be Memphis City Council Member Ready to Serve

  
  When an elected official�s position becomes available outside of an election year cycle, there�s usually more �wheeling dealing� than on NBA Draft Day. This was observed in the last fiasco when the Memphis City Council opened and closed and opened and closed a �ruleless� process [...]
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  Posted: March 31, 2007, 10:26pm EDT
  

• Joe Citizens Missing from Proposed Ethics Board

  State law requires all counties in Tennessee to adopt an ethics policy for elected county officials and employees, the election commission and the county school board, by June 30, 2007. The County Commission Ad Hoc Committee has suggested a board of ethics made up of a scrabble of politically [...]
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  Posted: March 18, 2007, 11:48pm EDT