Topic: Politics

Unreasonable hatred in American politics

September 29, 2009 |

Samuel P. Huntington

In his landmark study of the cultural and civilizational origins of conflict and war, the late social scientist Samuel P. Huntington concluded boldly that “It is human to hate.” He viewed this as an ineradicable feature of our basic human nature.

Hatred, as anyone who follows national politics in this country knows, shows no signs of going away soon. Much of it is directed against the president, though senators and representatives (and, less frequently, federal judges) are also targets of hate from time to time.

Earlier this month, President Jimmy Carter stated that “the intensely demonstrated animosity toward President Barack Obama is based on the fact that he is a black man, that he’s African American.” Not surprisingly, his comments angered many and led to accusations of playing the so-called “race card” to denigrate those (presumably white) Americans who are fiercely opposed to Pres. Obama’s policy goals in health care, the economy, and other issue areas. «Read the rest of this article»

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The Tennnessee House GOP Review

April 27, 2009 |

The House GOP Review is a weekly feature that gives Tennesseans an in-depth look at what our Republican state legislators have been working on this week, and a glimpse into what’s planned for the coming week at our state house.

Immigration measures see passage

Republicans scored two major victories this week as two measures that will combat illegal immigration passed out of subcommittees and will now be heard before a full committee. Republicans have supported the legislation for several years, dating back to the “Tennessee Trust” initiative House Republicans proposed in 2006 as a “contract” with voters.

English in the Workplace

The “Protecting English in the Workplace,” or House Bill 480, legislation was overwhelmingly approved this week by the Employee Affairs Subcommittee, with Republicans praising the bi-partisan nature of the committee. The bill sponsor said he believes there is a pressing need for the legislation, which would clarify that it is not against the law for businesses to require that English be spoken on the job. «Read the rest of this article»

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Clarksville For Obama Wine Tasting and House Party

By Terry McMoore | April 26, 2009 |

Clarksville For Obama will be holding a “Wine Tasting and House Party” on Friday, May 1 from 7:00-10:00 p.m. at the home of Dennis and JoAnn Latz (3769 Trough Springs Road, Adams, Tennessee 37010, just off of exit 11). The event will offer an opportunity for socializing, networking, and discussions on Clarksville For Obama’s continued involvement in local, state and national social and political issues. Wine expert Amy Gallo will be on hand to answer all your wine questions!

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APSU to host parade honoring the first 100 days of Obama’s Administration

April 25, 2009 |

The Austin Peay State University Center of Excellence for Creative Arts is working on a project to celebrate President Obama’s first 100 days in office. They have created 100 T-Shirts with his inaugural speech on it and are looking for people to wear them. On April 30th, at 1pm, those wearing the T-Shirts along with other supporters will walk through the parts of Clarksville by APSU and end up at the Browning Building on campus. They will recite the inaugural speech at the end of the parade.They are looking for volunteers to wear the shirts. Please let them know if you are able to assist in this parade. Email or call 931-221-7876

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Clarksville for Obama wine-tasting and house party

By Terry McMoore | April 12, 2009 |

Clarksville for Obama will offer a wine-tasting and house party on May 1 at the home of Dennis and JoAnn Latz, 3769 Trough Springs Road, Adams, Tennessee, just off of exit 11 from 7-10 p.m.

Wine expert Amy Gallo will be on hand to answer all your wine questions. All wineconnoisseurs/drinkers are asked to bring their favorite reasonable priced bottle (s) of wine for each other to sample. “The more varieties the better.” Attendees as asked to bring a finger food item such as cheese, wings, vegetables, meatballs, chips,  bottled soda and water. «Read the rest of this article»

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MCDP elects officers

March 29, 2009 |

The Montgomery County Democratic Party held their annual meeting Saturday at the Clarksville Civic Center, electing a slate of officers for the coming year.

MCDP officers, front row from left, Rene Poindexter, Kate Ravels, Kim Smith, Barbara Brown; back row from left, Gene Lewis, Keith Jackson and Robert Lewis

Gene Lewis was unanimously re-elected MCDP  chairman, with Kim Smith as 1st vice-chair, Keith Jackson as 2nd vice-chair, Robert Lewis as 3rd vice chair, and Kate Ravels as 4th vice-chair. «Read the rest of this article»

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Center for Community Change to facilitate community meeting.

By Terry McMoore | March 1, 2009 |

“How Will President Obama’s Economic Recovery Bill Affect the African American Community?” The answers can be found in community discussions to be held on  March 5 at the Montgomery County Public Library, 350 Pageant Lane, Clarksville, from 6-8 p.m.

The event, which is free and open to the public, is hosted by the Urban Resource Center and its director, Terry McMoore, in partnership with the Center for Community Change.

Over the next 5 years a half a billion dollars in job training money will be coming to Clarksville. Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC) will open a new plant in Clarksville that will hire over 1,000 construction workers to build, and provide over 800 permanent high paying jobs when they open. HSC will be one of the richest employers in Clarksville’s history since the arrival of Fort Campbell in the 1940s. «Read the rest of this article»

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Women’s reproductive freedom under attack again

By Terry McMoore | February 24, 2009 |

Action Alert Network

The dangerous constitutional amendment that would take away the right to abortion in Tennessee is back again. This year two resolutions, HJR61 and HJR66, have been introduced and both will be heard on Tuesday, February 24 at 4:00 p.m. in the House Public Health and Family Assistance Subcommittee in Room 30.

Both resolutions begin “Nothing in this Constitution secures or protects a right to abortion or requires the funding of an abortion…..”

HJR61 by Rep. Henry Fincher (D-Cookeville), calls for exceptions for rape, incest, and the heath of the mother. HJR66 by Rep. Debra Maggart (R-Hendersonville) does not contain exceptions. «Read the rest of this article»

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Clarksville for Obama: Working for change

By Terry McMoore | December 5, 2008 |

We The People spoke at the election box and together we made history and took back our country, setting in motion “Change We Can Believe In.” But our work is not done yet and President Barack Obama needs us all to do our part in helping to reshape this country. By continuing to stay active in Clarksville For Obama you will help insure that the power remains in the hands of the people.

Clarksville for Obama will meet on Saturday, December 13, from 5-7 p.m. at  G’s Pancake House Restaurant, 803 South Riverside Dr., in Clarksville.

While President Obama and the key members of his White House economic team help him tackle serious challenges and bring the change we need to Washington, we must tackle the problems that challenge our community and bring change to Clarksville. «Read the rest of this article»

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Marina budget, eminent domain for marina project, top City Council agenda

December 4, 2008 |

The Clarksville City Council will meet in regular session December 4 at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, 108 Public Square. Topping the agenda will be a vote on the $32 million budget for the controversial proposed marina and the authorization for eminent domain land-taking for for that project. The agenda is as follows:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:  7:25 p.m. Geneva Bell «Read the rest of this article»

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