Monthly Archives: August 2005

Memphis Commercial Appeal columnist Wendi Thomas offers a number of interesting questions this morning: Isn’t it ironic that Ophelia Ford, sister of ethically challenged and indicted former state senator John Ford, wants to be on the legislature’s ethics committee if … Continue reading →

Not every member of the U.S. Senate is a Tom, Dick or Harry, but almost half of them (46) have duplicate first names. The most common name in the Senate is “John,” at nine, which would become 11 if you … Continue reading →

Updated below. My alma mater has an interesting speaker lineup this academic year. Sept 8 – Cheri Pierson Yecke Education official, researcher Author: The War Against Excellence: The Rising Tide Of Mediocrity In America’s Middle Schools Sept 20 – Gracia … Continue reading →

Since we’re on the subject, guess where I saw this:

A study done by a university researcher in Berkeley, California, and reported by the New York Times (so far that’s three strikes against it) shows that Fox News viewership does NOT affect elections in favor of Republicans: Why was Fox … Continue reading →

(For Paul, because you asked for it) This evening Bob Corker spoke to the Shelby County Young Republican club. Aside from being upstaged by State Rep. Tre Hargett, who delivered a moving retirement speech, and ultra-conservative star U.S. Rep. Marsha … Continue reading →

USA Today: “A majority of Hispanics born in the United States don’t think illegal Hispanic immigrants should be given drivers’ licenses, according to a new poll.” The poll, found in a report prepared by the Pew Hispanic Center, shows that … Continue reading →

This is another update in Fishkite’s ongoing public service, holding Vice President Dick Cheney accountable for something he said during the Vice Presidential Debate: “Now, in my capacity as vice president, I am the president of Senate, the presiding officer. … Continue reading →

1. Bush Tax Cuts Spur Economic Growth, Aren’t to Blame for Deficits: The federal budget-deficit picture turned brighter Monday as congressional scorekeepers released new estimates showing the level of red ink for the current fiscal year would drop to $331 … Continue reading →

Coming up later today, a report on the Al Sharpton rally and the luncheon to discuss the potential renaming of Memphis’ parks. Until then, I’ve got several updates to the post below, looking more into the controversy, plus a guide … Continue reading →