Yesterday we noted that financial markets have become completely uncoupled from reality and that the recent feeble bounces between the 20-day and 50-day chart points were essentially the rigor mortis of a dead bull. As it happened, we were able…
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In Startling Reversal, Scientific American Counsels People to ‘Chill Out’ over Global Warming
Apocalyptic scenarios attributed to global warming are simply false and the human race will be able to accommodate whatever “climate change” throws at us, claims a remarkably sober new essay in Scientific American . The essay , penned by John…
Read MoreLocal Republicans Outraged at Haslam’s Betrayal
Gov. Bill Haslam’s public rejection of Donald Trump’s presidential aspirations has set shock waves through the Tennessee Republican party. Two state members of the Republican National Committee have issued a memo to remind party leaders that “all hands on deck”…
Read MoreLocal TV Station Outs RINOs
As Donald Trump continued Tuesday to distance himself from the Republican establishment, bashing people like Paul Ryan and John McCain on Twitter, the Tennessee Republican Party leadership continues to stop short of specifically endorsing the Republican nominee for president. But…
Read MoreWill You Be Watching the VP Debate Tomorrow?
We interrupt this year’s slugfest between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton to bring you their understudies: two low-key, middle-aged guys. Tuesday night’s vice presidential debate between Republican Gov. Mike Pence of Indiana and Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia pits…
Read MoreVoters Increasingly Content With GOP Governance of State
Nashville had a dismal voter turnout of only 12 percent for its local and state primary election last week, but according to a new report, the issue appears to go far beyond Davidson County. A new study by the Pew…
Read MoreNon-Profit’s Political Activism Raises Eyebrows
A well-known Nashville nonprofit organization is drawing criticism after its leader appeared to help a handful of candidates running for public office. Marsha Edwards, president and CEO of the Martha O’Bryan Center, sent an email to employees on June 23…
Read MoreState GOP Still Obsessed With Durham; May Call Special Session
Tennessee’s Republican House speaker says she now supports convening a special session to expel a state lawmaker accused of sexually harassing at least 22 women. Democrats this week called for the special session in order to deny Republican Rep. Jeremy…
Read MoreGOP Revenge on Durham Gets National Attention
Jeremy Durham was on the fast track for Republican politics in Tennessee. A young attorney, he won election to a newly redrawn state House of Representatives district in 2012. He was named the “Freshman of the Year” by the Knoxville…
Read MoreSen Corker Mentioned Against as Possible Trump VP
Republican Donald Trump has narrowed down his vice presidential shortlist to a handful of contenders. While the presumptive GOP nominee is known for throwing curve balls, here’s a look at some of the men and women he is said to…
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