Frank Niceley for Speaker Pro Tempore
by David Oatney on 11/20/2008 5:34:08 PM
The concern among the grassroots that the new Republican Leadership in the Tennessee House of Representatives may be giving the most choice positions to people within the Caucus who have proven to be less than loyal is not, as it turns out, limited to the conservative blogosphere. A few hours after ... Continue »
Phil's Priorities
by David Oatney on 11/19/2008 2:40:12 PM
Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen is forecasting dire straits, and is telling the press that the State is $800 million in the hole. To respond to this so-called budget shortfall, the Governor has declared that massive cuts are in order for some State departments:Bredesen also told reporters Monday th... Continue »
The Liquor Lobby's War on Tennesseans' Freedom
by David Oatney on 11/18/2008 1:06:13 PM
Once again, the issue of whether or not wine should be sold in grocery stores in the State of Tennessee, and once again the great opponents are not our Baptist brethren, but the Liquor Lobby:Thad Cox, owner of Ashes Wine and Spirits in Knoxville, testifying on behalf of other small liquor retailers ... Continue »
The Future of Conservatism
by David Oatney on 11/17/2008 4:10:14 PM
LISTEN TO THE PODCAST HERE The future of the Conservative Movement in America after the 2008 General Elections. Adam Graham joins the discussion. Continue »
The Speaker Pro Tempore
by David Oatney on 11/17/2008 4:09:30 PM
Perhaps the greatest test of whether the new majority Leadership in the Tennessee House is truly committed to changing the culture of the Plaza will be the people that are appointed to key Leadership positions. If anyone who is appointed to a critical position can be seen to waver on the fundamental... Continue »
A Thief In the Night
by David Oatney on 11/17/2008 1:46:07 AM
I Thessalonians 5:1-6:But of the times and moments, brethren, you need not, that we should write to you; For yourselves know perfectly, that the day of the Lord shall so come, as a thief in the night. For when they shall say, peace and security; then shall sudden destruction come upon them, as the ... Continue »
Finally On Twitter
by David Oatney on 11/15/2008 10:28:32 PM
Because I am innately conservative by nature, I am often hesitant to try new things until I see that other people that I know have tried them and I can see that they are beneficial to them. This is especially true with anything regarding the blogosphere. I know what has worked for me in the past, an... Continue »
The Mighty Media Machine of Stacey Campfield
by David Oatney on 11/14/2008 12:51:27 PM
The rage across the internet is the libel lawsuit of now-former Democratic House candidate Roger Byrge against State Representative Stacey Campfield. Apparently, Mr. Byrge believes he has a case because of this excerpt from Campfield's blog:"Word is a ... mail piece has gone out exposing Byrge's mul... Continue »
The Test
by David Oatney on 11/13/2008 2:00:20 PM
In case readers may be wondering why I will not trust that a Republican Speaker of the Tennessee House is inevitable until the roll is called on January 13th, it is because of stories like this:All 50 Republicans in the House have signed pledges to back a Republican speaker and speaker pro tem. Desp... Continue »
Spread the Wealth
by David Oatney on 11/12/2008 3:58:23 PM
Spread that wealth around, it is good on anything! Continue »
Veterans' Day
by David Oatney on 11/12/2008 1:56:50 AM
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Sign Here Please
by David Oatney on 11/12/2008 1:52:20 AM
Tennessee House Republican Leader Jason Mumpower has produced the signatures of all 50 Republicans in the House stating that they will support a Republican for Speaker:Mumpower released a list with signatures of all 50 GOP House members announcing their “unified commitment to vote for a Republican f... Continue »
Memories of Election Day 2008
by David Oatney on 11/11/2008 2:59:25 PM
Nearly all of the local candidates had signs out along the drive to the polling place. In this case, it was White Pine Elementary School.For most of the day there was a steady stream of people coming to exercise their franchise.These signs were along Roy Messer Highway at the entrance to the school.... Continue »
Phil And Farr's Failed Policies
by David Oatney on 11/11/2008 12:59:23 PM
Our illustrious Governor is warning us that the budget situation is "bad," and that Tennessee's total revenue may fall by $800 million:With lower-than-expected collections in the previous two months as well, general fund collections for the first quarter are about $200 million below what state budge... Continue »
Questions of Birth Still Hang Over Obama
by David Oatney on 11/10/2008 2:03:18 PM
In the wake of the General Election on Tuesday last, there is little question that in spite of allegations of voter fraud in Ohio and Indiana, Barack Obama fairly won the election in the constitutional sense. However, the latest problem involving Obama's background is his apparent inability to produ... Continue »