http://www.memphisflyer.com/JacksonBaker/archives/2009/07/06/candidate-chumneys-conundrum Comments On: Candidate Chumney's Conundrum by Jackson Baker en-us Copyright 2009 Memphis Flyer. All rights reserved. This RSS file is offered to individuals, Memphis Flyer readers, and non-commercial organizations only. Any commercial websites wishing to use this RSS file, please contact Memphis Flyer. wil@desert.net (Memphis Flyer Webmaster) Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:01 -0600 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:00:00 -0600 Foundation http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss
Where were the police?

Why was Riverside Drive open to traffic?

What on earth is going on in this town?

Posted by Shasta McNasty]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:55:54 -0500 Memphis Flyer
http://www.youtube.com/user/CarolChumneyFo…

http://www.youtube.com/user/CarolChumneyFo…

I was searching for news of the mayhem that went on in downtown Memphis this past weekend, and came across these videos on youtube.

This is by no means an endorsement for the candidate.
Posted by jformemphis]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:40:04 -0500 Memphis Flyer
I was at Tom Lee Park on Saturday night. My husband and I decided to leave before the fireworks display because we were afraid for our and our children's safety. I'm afraid I have to contradict your police contact told you about officers patrolling the area. What you called "youthful marauders" (a gross mischaracterization of what appeared to be a gang), were shooting roman candles at waste level directly into the crowd. We left after the group passed us and our children were nearly trampled by other spectators who were running to get out of the way. On our way out, we saw three bicycle cops heading in the opposite direction of your "youthful marauders" at a leisurely pace. There were no more police between the park and Beale Street. I firmly believe that there were not enough officers in Tom Lee Park, and that if there had been an organized police presence, this would never have happened. I will not be attending the fireworks downtown ever again, regardless of who wins this election.

Posted by Shelly Hood]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2009 17:13:18 -0500 Memphis Flyer
I also think she is partly responsible for Herenton's winning (if you can call it that) the last election.

Carol, it's time to let it go.
Posted by AliasElias]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2009 17:01:38 -0500 Memphis Flyer Here are several suggestions:

1. For much-needed press find a way to get thrown out of Spindini on a busy night. Perhaps slurrily shouting to Judd that the Rodney Strong Sonoma is "stinking up this diner" will work.

2. In the fashion department: way more bling! Yes, this includes a variety of caps and bucket hats from the Kangol spring/summer catalog.

3. For dramatic effect during debates cue up some Haddaway and dance your way onto the stage like an "Ellen" guest.

4. And most importantly: a campaign slogan that's catchy and memorable with a touch of pop culture. ""Yo! Carol's gotcher back, bayybeeee!"
Posted by Phlo]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:53:24 -0500 Memphis Flyer I have always liked reading the Memphis Flyer until I just read "Candidate Chumney's Conundrum". The Oxford American Dictionary defines conundrum: 1 a riddle, esp, one with a pun in its answer. 2 a hard or puzzling question.. Mr Jackson I do not know how you could call what happened on July 4, 2009 on Riverside Dr and Beale Street a Riddle or a Puzzing Question. I saw exactly what happened when over 100 teenagers ran down Beale street onto Riverside Dr towards Tom Lee Park shooting Roman Candles into the crowd. I stood there in disbelief when two young men stood in front of the crowd and shot from a homemade object fireworks into the crowd. In fact, a mother and her two children almost go hit by a fircracker. She became afraid and left. This event happened aleast four times, the group was yelling 3rd Ward and waving a flag. At one point one of the young men came up to me and starting yelling vulgarity at me. I only witnessed one police officer on a Moped at least 30 minutes after, when things were going out of control. As I left, forget the fireworks, I also saw the large group of teenagers throwing fireworks onto and under cars.
Mr Jackson, I could go on about the Red White & Blues 4th of July celebration downtown, but I honestly feel you are hop, skip, and jump away from what really happened. I am not saying this to you to be mean to you and would suggest you do a poll to the many thousands of people there that night and see how they respond. A senior editor such as your self owes it to Carol Chumney.
Don Tillilie
Posted by Donald Tillilie]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:45:32 -0500 Memphis Flyer
Posted by LeftWingCracker]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:31:22 -0500 Memphis Flyer Posted by TennesseeDrew]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:34:23 -0500 Memphis Flyer Posted by tomguleff]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:32:56 -0500 Memphis Flyer Posted by LeftWingCracker]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:54:02 -0500 Memphis Flyer Posted by 38103]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:34:04 -0500 Memphis Flyer Posted by tomguleff]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2009 09:34:21 -0500 Memphis Flyer Posted by tomguleff]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2009 09:25:47 -0500 Memphis Flyer Posted by sbanbury]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2009 09:03:29 -0500 Memphis Flyer
I'm sorry, but I think Carol's 15 minutes are up.
Posted by B]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2009 08:42:34 -0500 Memphis Flyer