I have heard so many liberal democrats over the last five or more years degrading GW Bush as the worst president ever in American history, yet their first line of... Read Story | Read All 18 Comment(s)
Doesn't it though..........I wonder how Ms. Lewinsky is doing now. But, Bruce, we all knew it was bound to happen........We've got the mid-term elections coming up, the market is setting... Read Story | Read All 18 Comment(s)
Memphis and Detroit are basically the same. Here is a little comparison. Two people are wheeled into the emergency room. One has swallowed Hemlock and the other has swallowed rat... Read Story | Read All 95 Comment(s)
The only chance Memphis has is to de-annex huge areas. As I've stated in the past, I believe that this is in the works. Wait for it. In fact, I'm... Read Story | Read All 95 Comment(s)
Beat a 56 win team and 60 win team without home court advantage in either series. With or without Westbrook, that's impressive. Let's hope GSW-SAS goes 7... Read Story | Read All 11 Comment(s)
Also need to step back and appreciate how Mike, Marc and Zbo and TA have stepped up their scoring in the playoffs versus the regular season. Seems unprecedented.... Read Story | Read All 11 Comment(s)
I predicted it as well after seeing gm 1. But all I care about is the fact that we won. I remember the dark days of the 20 win seasons... Read Story | Read All 11 Comment(s)
OK, playerfraud, if you’re serious about this. In 2012, Memphis’s graduation rate was 70.3%, Shelby County’s was 90.5%, and the statewide average was 87.2%. Knox County was 87%, Hamilton County... Read Story | Read All 95 Comment(s)
AP, The above "Oldtimeplayer" is not the same as the oldtimeplayer (underlined) that you have swapped comments with in the past. Just some anonymous using otp's name. Probably one of... Read Story | Read All 95 Comment(s)
@ CL, I apologize if I left you out of my previous comment about just being silly when you haven't anything logical to add to a discussion. There, that was... Read Story | Read All 80 Comment(s)
Merc And therin is the issue. It is not the absolute tax expense that is a factor. If a business wants to locate in this approximate area ( for any... Read Story | Read All 95 Comment(s)
@ mad merc, I've lived in many parts of this country too, and after reading your posts, I'm getting this sinking feeling that you may have watched too many Shirley... Read Story | Read All 95 Comment(s)
I've been trumpeting de-annexation for years. It makes too much sense. I doubt the city will do it, but it would be the right move. I'm not going to pull... Read Story | Read All 95 Comment(s)
Memphis' most urban areas are still very suburban in planning and feel. When you compare population densities, it's pretty plain to see that Memphis needs to reduce its footprint, even... Read Story | Read All 95 Comment(s)
Erin Yes, it is. But it does not have to be. It will take some really bold action, but Memphis can certainly turn things around and prosper. Hence the discussion... Read Story | Read All 95 Comment(s)
OTP I trust you have seen the report furnished to the City Council describing the large land area occupied by the City of Memphis, and the subsequent low population density,... Read Story | Read All 95 Comment(s)
ArlingtonPop There is no comparison of Memphis to Detroit. Unlike what Staythirsty says, facts say differently. Memphis, in square miles, is a very large city. It is 50% larger in... Read Story | Read All 95 Comment(s)
@Mad I think you are right. And isn't Memphis planning to annex even more low-density areas in the Southwind neighborhood soon? Madness.... Read Story | Read All 95 Comment(s)