Category Archives: Politics

Woody: Fairgrounds Racing All But Gone

Posted on 01/05/2009 by Glen Harness

Larry Woody, in an article published on the Nashville City Paper’s web site, says the Fairgrounds track is on life support, and the plug may about to be pulled. Woody lays the blame on several entities: City Hall (via the … Continue reading →

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The Tyranny of the Minority

Posted on 12/08/2008 by Glen Harness

John Stuart Mill was right when talking about the tyranny that can happen in democracies. In his “On Liberty” he states “Society can and does execute its own mandates; and if it issues wrong mandates instead of right, or any … Continue reading →

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Just Imagine

Posted on 12/08/2008 by Glen Harness

Today is the “anniversary” of John Lennon’s murder. I can’t believe it’s been almost 30 years since he was shot down in cold blood outside his apartment building in New York. I guess you’d have to say that Lennon was … Continue reading →

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A “Poor” Standard of Living

Posted on 12/04/2008 by Glen Harness

It’s been said before that the poor and homeless in America have a better standard of living than the poor and homeless in other countries. How you can be poor and still have two or three TVs, cell phones, and … Continue reading →

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Shut Up and Entertain

Posted on 10/29/2008 by Glen Harness

I heard someone the other day complain about how the Dixie Chicks were treated by country music. I thought to myself “they’re a good example of an act that takes its audience for granted.” They thought they could say anything … Continue reading →

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College Costs

Posted on 10/27/2008 by Glen Harness

A few years ago here in Tennessee, one of the state representatives (who’s now a US Congressman) finally got a lottery passed (they actually had to amend the State Constitution to do it). The idea was to give scholarships to … Continue reading →

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“Affordable” Housing

Posted on 10/23/2008 by Glen Harness

Congress urged Fannie Mae and Freddie Mack to relax the requirements for loans so that Americans could have access to affordable housing. That fact alone shows a lack of understanding (to be generous) in how the economy works. They didn’t … Continue reading →

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Working the Polls Again

Posted on 01/11/2008 by Glen Harness

I took today off from work. I’ve got a ton of vacation time and I’m to the point where I almost have to take a couple of days a month just to keep from going over the max. Anyway, the … Continue reading →

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Help Save Nashville Speedway

Posted on 12/20/2007 by Glen Harness

A part of Nashville history is under attack. A “grassroots” group is out to get rid of the speedway at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds. Ostensibly they want to “relocate” the fairgrounds and the track. Realistically, there’s no way it can … Continue reading →

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Save Nashville Speedway!

Posted on 12/03/2007 by Glen Harness

A few days ago, it was brought to my attention that a group (actually one guy) has started a drive to move the Tennessee State Fairgrounds and “redevelop” the property. He’s gone as far as creating a non-profit organization to … Continue reading →

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