Constitutional Issues and Questions View all

All Things Taxed in Tennessee View all

Mayor Dean’s Property Tax Increase Won’t Raise More Money

Today was Nashville Mayor Karl Dean’s 5th annual State of Metro address. Mayor Dean assured us the state of Metro Nashville was “strong.”…

Tennessee’s Death Tax One Step Closer to Its Own Demise

Tennessee’s Death Tax One Step Closer to Its Own Demise

In a follow up to my post on the 4th about the excellent rankings that Tennessee and its elected officials have regarding taxation…

TN Excels on Taxes. Props to Duncan, Corker and Legislature

TN Excels on Taxes. Props to Duncan, Corker and Legislature

Ben Cunningham at Tennessee Tax Revolt and the Nashville Tea Partyshared a couple of great stats with me via email. Per the Tax Foundation, a…

TN Sales Tax Revenues Up for 23rd Consecutive Month

TN Sales Tax Revenues Up for 23rd Consecutive Month

Last week the state of Tennessee released its revenue numbers for February. The results were not unexpected. They showed Tennessee’s economy to be growing…

Tennessee Energy View all

Cheap, efficient energy. It fueled the Industrial Revolution. It has maintained our standard of living and kept us on or near the leading edge of technology and innovation.…

Bills View all

Photo ID Law Doesn’t Hurt Voter Rights, It Protects Them

Photo ID Law Doesn’t Hurt Voter Rights, It Protects Them

As the father of a son deploying later this year for his second tour in Afghanistan, I respect and honor Tim Thompson’s Marine Corps service.…

Elections - Past, Present and Future View all

The Gore Effect: Ruining a Presidential Campaign by Being VP

In 1988 Al Gore, Senator from Tennessee, announced he was running for President. His campaign and his politics were generally characterized by everyone as being Moderate or Centrist.…

Why is Santorum – #3, Calling for Gingrich – #2, to Drop Out?

If you listen to Rick Santorum, Newt Gingrich should drop out and let the real Conservative who is ahead in the “Anybody But Romney” race surge from 2nd…

Newt Gingrich and His Debate Comments on Immigration

The VRWC is abuzz over Newt Gingrich’s comments on Immigration in last night’s debate. I am not currently a supporter of the Speaker’s campaign but I am confused…

Military and National Defense View all

TN Soldier, Spc. Jason Edens, Dies From Combat Injuries – RIP

TN Soldier, Spc. Jason Edens, Dies From Combat Injuries – RIP

Governor Haslam’s office released this announcement this afternoon. NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Many-Bears Grinder respectfully announce the…

Methinks the Muslims Doth Protest Rick Womick Too Much

Federal Government View all

Fix TSA or a 2% Drop in Air Travel Will be a Fond Memory

Fix TSA or a 2% Drop in Air Travel Will be a Fond Memory

The following is the text of an email I sent to the Air Transport Association after…

Democrats Won’t Pass or Balance a Budget

Family View all

Wall Street Congressman Chooses Occupy Wall Street Instead

Wall Street Congressman Chooses Occupy Wall Street Instead

With the “We Stand With Gibson” rally over, I thought it would be at least a…

Courts View all

Methinks the Muslims Doth Protest Rick Womick Too Much

Methinks the Muslims Doth Protest Rick Womick Too Much

Recently, TN State Rep Rick Womick, at a conference contrasting Sharia Law and the Constitution, said Muslims…

Elected Officials View all

Grassroots vs. Legislature is a Lose-Lose Scenario

Grassroots vs. Legislature is a Lose-Lose Scenario

There is a tragic, toxic feud taking place in Tennessee between some grassroots activists and the…

The Self Restraint of Principle or the Iron Fist of Regulation?

Wall Street Congressman Chooses Occupy Wall Street Instead