About “Where the Jobs Are,” by John Branston:
“The FedEx layoffs were a reality check and showed just how fragile
the Memphis economy has become. I am so grateful to Fred Smith for
speaking out and saying what I have long thought: that until Memphis
offers safety and security, NOTHING else matters. He is a true leader.
Will Memphis bust without ever booming? From the way things are going
down, it appears so, unless true leaders step up and take the reins of
leading this tired horse of a city.” — JM
About “Pastner Addresses Boosters”:
“Oh God. Building foundations from the grassroots translates to ‘get
ready to be losers for a long time.'” — rantboy
About “Herenton vs. Cohen: Maybe There’s Logic to It,” by Jackson
Baker:
“After contemplating a life in the private sector, Mayor Herenton
realized he probably couldn’t get an honest job washing cars, so it’s
off to Washington, where catfish are jumping and the livin’s easy.”
— jeff
About “Musical Chairs on the Election Commission,” by Jackson
Baker:
“That’s fine, as long as we padlock Elmwood Cemetery during early
voting and election day.” — tomguleff
greg cravens
Comment of the Week:
About “All Oldies All the Time,” by John Branston:
“In politics, the three most important facts about ‘the young’
are: 1) They do what’s cool. 2) They do what they’re told. 3) They do
what they’re told is cool.” — fxn2mix