Does Mainstream Media And The D.A.'s Office Care About Black Girls Being Raped?

Even though there is a police report in place that alleges the rape of a 16 year old by attorney Richard Fields, Bill Gibbons has refused to file charges based on this allegation. we have read for the pass several days of cases of female minors being raped by older men and charged,but why not Richard?

Posters to this site have call Adrienne Hale the then 16 year old a whore because she was being paid by Fields to have sex with him. But why is she being called this name is it because white society does not want to admit that dogs like Richard exist? Or is it a reminder of the days that white men could rape black girls and women and get away with it? Or maybe its the fact that no one wants to taint the reputation of a white attorney.

Mainstream media has known about Fields for months now,but refuse to approach the subject,in fact the CA included him this week in a story on ethics. Is this publication saying that it's ethical for a old geezer like Fields to stop a child on her way to one of two jobs and taint her life? Is it ethical for a white attorney to pay a black child to have kinky sex with him? Is it ethical to write about the deeds of A.C.Wharton III have sex with a 13 year old white girl,and totally ignore the white man doing the same thing with a black girl?

News directors in this city have become cowards, not wanting to deal with this story or is it that the raping of a black child by a white lawyer just isn't important? There is a police report that Fields has never denied,so why no story? Is there a plan in place politically to destroy as many black men as possible while leaving whites guilty of the same crimes along?

Richard Fields has taken on the role of destroying black men,but does he have cohorts in both the DA's office and the media? are black girls looked upon as BITCHES,TRICKS,and HO'S by these organizations and not rated to have equal treatment under the law? Are not black girls being raped worthy of having someone fight for them? Has Memphis media become more concerned about ratings than right and wrong?

No matter what has happened in the life of Adrienne Hale,Richard Fields was wrong to destroy this child's life. If she has not been a model citizen how much of that has to do with Fields? did Fields persuade this child to give up her jobs that were helping to support her family telling her that he could pay her more than she was making working for the Commercial Appeal and Dominoes Pizza? That's right, this 16 year old was on her way to work at the CA the day Richard Fields stopped her,and changed her life forever,and the CA doesn't even care, I guess that story isn't ethical

Just How Corrupt Is Dennis Churchwell?

Dennis Churchwell is presently under investigation by the FBI concerning wheather or not he gave City councilman Edmund Ford free rent for Ford's push to get his property rezoned. Churchwell is the owner of the property that Ford's funeral home at 3390 Winchester is located. Developer Willie Nelson stated to me at the time that he told me about Churchwells bragging about how he was giving Ford free rent, That Churchwell also had Hurricane Katrina Cars on his property that he was hoping to sell.

Today I received an e-mail from someone who was with Churchwell when he purchased the cars in New Orleans. I have removed the name of the person who sent me the e-mail but here is the content;

if you get my message i had dealings with dennis churchwell he bragged about having everyone on his leash he said he asked ray nagen at a fund raiser in memphis if he could get the mayor reelected in new orleans would he be able to get loads of the contracts in neworleans he said ray naygen asked him can you do that churchwell said of corse churchwell told me he had a lot of busses to haul in voters and lots of connection with the voting machines he also told me he donated 100,000.00 to ray nagens campaign by gifting 5,000.00 to his employees names into the campaign he said you could look in the paper at the campaign donations his employeeshad 20 / 5,000.00 donations the only donations over 1,000.00 he said were his 100,000.00 bribe to the mayor legally he said because he gifted it to his employees they donated it to nagens campaign he was always blowing what he had on someone else it was usually money he said the whorlley brothers cheated him out of millions in new orleans crushing cars they were going to have to pay him his share or he was going to go reposes some equipment he sold them for 100,000.00 cash they didnt get a reciept from him they were all beating the gov. on cash deals i rode with dennis to neworleans we went to a dodge dealer there he delt with a mike kamiskie dodge dealer owner they were bidding on contracts there at the city office they said there wasent any thing to worry about if they didnt have it wright ray nagen had to sign the bids before they were excepted thats where dinnis said his 100,000.00 dollar donation came in all contracts were oked by the mayor thats when they get to change the contracts they had me help them with some prices that day

This Is a Shame to Still Be Happening In America

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Paris , Texas , US
I am a 14-year-old black freshman who shoved a hall monitor at Paris High School in a dispute over entering the building before the school day had officially begun and was sentenced to 7 years in prison. I have no prior arrest record, and the hall monitor--a 58-year-old teacher's aide--was not seriously injured. I was tried in March 2006 in the town's juvenile court, convicted of "assault on a public servant" and sentenced by Lamar County Judge Chuck Superville to prison for up to 7 years, until I turn 21. Just three months earlier, Superville sentenced a 14-year-old white girl, convicted of arson for burning down her family's house, to probation.
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Charter Commission Meeting,A Waste Of time

On Thursday night the Charter Commission held a public meeting at the Hollywood Community Center in North Memphis. Myself along with about 25 others saw a group that was unable to give citizens any hope,and the most arrogant public figure since Willie herenton in the person of Commission chairman George Brown.


The meeting did start on time at 6pm with 5 of the 7 members present. I can understand Commission member Willie Brooks being absent seeing that he is a deacon at Temple Of Deliverance and a service for Bishop G.E. Patterson was going on, But the commission member who will soon enter the mayor's race Sharon Webb was no where to be found.

As concerned citizens took their seats,a gentleman tried to ask Brown a question, apparently Brown couldn't hear the question,so he shot back " Move up I don't have a mike,and I'm not going to holler".All the man wanted to know was what was the function of the commission and what were their plans. Brown quickly stated that they were not their to answer questions just to listen.

The main request that the audience had of the commission members was term limits,one woman present thought that all elected officials should have random drugs tests and if convicted of a crime they should only receive half of their pension. Another woman wants to do away with runoffs in elections,along with an idea for 'Instant Runoffs" where when voting you could also choose your second and third choices.

Keith Ferguson a candidate for the City Council who is also a teacher in Memphis City Schools stated that there was a concern about high MLGW rates and wanted to know what the City Council could do to reduce those rates. He also mentioned that one of his students had to go out and rob someone to help his mother pay her MLGW bill.

One man,Fred Askew, who didn't know that the commissioners were elected and not appointed left the meeting early upset over the fact that the commissioners would not address his questions, Brown later said had the man stayed he would have given him a lesson in civics.

Brown seemed to have his nose in the air and felt as though that he should not have to answer questions. He stated that people have the same ways of finding out information as the commissioners do and should not have come to the meeting to get informed. He went on to state that the commissioners are not paid.At this point I had had all of the attitude of this pompous clown I could take. I told him that he ran for the position and that he knew it was a free job when he spent his money to run.

His looking down on citizens who came out to be apart of a process of change was shameful. So going to these meeting is a waste of time. Citizens should expect to receive answers to questions concerning the Charter and not told that if you want to know what it says go to the internet. George Brown is as bad or worse than the poli-trick-ans that we;re trying to rid ourselves of..

By the way the highlight of the meeting was the cartwheels of Mr.Scunion Sunite (Pictured above) who is also known as the "Father of the Earth" who travels with commissioner Janis Fullilove. Sunite spoke tonight about doing away with schools and educations, But what do you expect from a man that barks and howls like a dog.....Janis why do you travel everywhere with this guy?

Richard Fields Conducts Poll,So We Know The Results Are A Lie

ACTION NEWS 5 reported tonight about a poll that has been taken that shows that Carol Chumney is leading in the race for City Mayor. The news report also stated that the person who did the poll didn't want to be revealed, in fact what the reporter said exactly was, "The man who conducted the poll did not want to be identified. He says it was not meant to be made public. He stopped short of saying he was surprised Carol Chumney came out on top."

My very reliable sources tell me that the person who brought the poll to the television station was none other than Richard Fields. Fields on his quest to destroy every black man he meets has created a bullshit poll to make it seem as though Chumney is in the lead. It's way to early in the race for any poll to make any difference,plus a poll can say anything that the pollster wants his poll to say.

While Fields was at the station a reporter should have asked him about the police report that alleges that he raped a minor,they should have also asked him about his son who a police report claims that according to his wife he molested his own 2 year old daughter.

If Fields is behind this poll,it can't be taken to bear any truth. He has been on the attack of black men since the campaigns of last year. By the way the CA had him as a part of their story on ETHICS this morning. How do you take a man who has had sex with a minor and place him in a story about ethics? Why is the so called mainstream media giving Fields a pass on his alleged statutory rape allegation while reporting the allegations against A.C.WhartonIII?

As for the poll Richard go with it the same thing you do with dildo's,STICK IT UP YOUR ASS

Bill Gibbons, What About Richard Fields?

Bill Gibbons has sworn to uphold the laws of this county and state,but is the District Attorney allowing his friedship with attorney Richard Fields to prevent him from doing his job? This mornings CA has several stories about men being charged with statutory rape, men who have had sex with minor females,who should be charged for their offenses. Since none of those mentioned in the CA have been found guilty, every charge is based on an allegation, But Bill what about your friend? Bill you have an obligation under state law that if you are aware of a crime to act to file charges. So what about Richard Fields?

In a police report it is alleged that Richard Fields induced with money a young 16 year old child to have kinky sex with him. according to that same report he had sex with her numerous times. No matter what Richard Fields violated the law an committed statutory rape. This relationship was about his power to give her money for sex, which takes us to the law concerning Statutory rape by an authority figure.

Tennessee law establishes this offense to be a Class B felony. which defines such offense as sexual penetration where victim is 13-18 and defendant is at least four years older than victim and has occupied some position of authority or power over victim and used it to committ offense(such as inducment by money). This law requires person to serve 100% of sentence and makes such person ineligible for diversion or probation.

Some will say "well that was several years ago,can't nothing be done now". Well lets look further at Tennessee law under a provision called, statue of limitations for sex offenses against children. It removes the statue of limitations for certain sexual offenses committed against a child including offenses of aggravated rape,rape, aggravated sexual battery,sexual battery,rape of a child,sexualbattery by an authority figure,and incest. The new law that went into effect in May of last year extends statue of limitations to 25 years from the time the minor turns 18.

District Attorney Bill Gibbons is obligated to file charges based on the allegations made by the victim, To do nothing is a dereliction of duty. It's rumored around 201 Poplar that their is a very close relationship between Gibbons and Fields that has kept this case and the case where Fields son,Morgan is alleged to have violated his own 2 year old daughter. Morgan Fields according to a police report where the mother of the child Leighanne Fields filed charges againsthim states that he stuck his finger in his child's vagina an tore her "labia'. According to this same police report doctors verified that in fact the child's "labia had been torn. Gibbons office stated that the mother was incompentent and would not pursue the case, but the question is was this mother who had the backing of doctors implied to be crazy because Gibbons didn't want to charge his friend's son?

In reading some of the comments of readers of this blog who try to make excuses for Fields i find it strange that a child can be raped and people want to blame this act on the victim. Some want to look at the life that the victim has had since being raped by Fields and state because she's had some criminal activity in her life that she's not a victim. But is it possible that the years of abuse by fields lead her down the wrong path? The following was sent to me by a viewer:

Rape Statistics in the U.S.

- 64% of women who reported being raped were victimized by a current or former husband, cohabiting partner, boyfriend, or date.

- 50% of all rapes of women occur before age 18; 22% occur before age 12.

- 48% of all rapes and sexual assaults are reported to the police.

- 81% of rape victims are white; 18% are black; 1% are of other races.

- Rape victims often experience anxiety, guilt, nervousness, phobias, substance abuse, sleep disturbances, depression, alienation, sexual dysfunction, and aggression. They often distrust others and replay the assault in their minds, and they are at increased risk of future victimization.

If this now young women has had some problems in life,could it be the result of the abuse placed on her by Fields? No matter what this young women has done, Richard Fields had no business sleeping with a minor,and it's still rape. The money he gave her gave him power over her, This young women when 16 was only walking to work according to the police report when Fields called her over offered money and took her upstairs to have sex with him.

General Gibbons I know you read this blog, you have an obligation to file charges against Richard Fields. If you decide not to I will ask the TBI to look into the matter. Bill what would you do if the 16 year old was your daughter?

It's Time To Get Back To "Beating That Ass"

School board Commissioner K.T. Whalum and I have disagreed on a few things over the last few years, but I totally agree with him when he says that Memphis City Schools should not invest any more money into a program that has failed. Carol Johnson's "Blue Ribbon Program" is a joke. Taking corporal punishment out of the schools have only given disruptive children a reason to act a fool.

Why should taxpayers invest $3 million dollars into a program that criminal minded children use to threaten and intimidate. Numbers show that violence against teachers and students have went up since our $210,000 a year Supt,came up with this idea. Teachers are fearful of students,and spend to much time dealing with bad behavior instead of teaching. I heard some teachers fear for there lives.

So what do you think should taxpayers invest anymore money into this program? What message would you like to send to School Board members who will be voting on this issue? Do you think that bad behaved children should be removed from schools? Should teachers be allowed to carry guns and wear bullet proof vests? I think its time to get back to beating that ass.

May The "Black Pope" Rest In Peace

Today 14,500 persons including me made our way into the National Headquarters of the Church Of God In Christ to review the earthly vessel of Bishop G.E.Patterson Presiding Bishop of the 6.5million member organization. Patterson was truly what black Christians will call the "Black Pope" No other black preacher has commanded the national and international appeal as this spirit filled man has.

I've had the chance to hear all the greats of this era,C.L.Franklin, Jasper W. Williams, Caesar Clark,W.H.Fields Jr., T.D.Jakes, and others but none commanded the presence of God as did Bishop Patterson. I looked forward to hearing this skillful man of God on Sunday mornings,often taking something he said to use myself in worship service. With his vast wealth and power to pick up the phone and speak to world leaders,Bishop always remained humble.

In the midst of his sickness God never left him,and on last Tuesday when he saw his humble servant weak and void of life,he whispered in his ear " Servant Well Done,You have fought The Good Fight,Now Close Your Eyes And Leave This Earthly Vessel And Travel With Me To A Mansion That's Prepared Just for You, You want Have To Worry about Getting Tired From Walking Around heaven, Because I'm Giving You Wings, Don't Worry About Your clergy Attire, Because I've got a new Robe For You, And It's Been washed In The Blood of The Lamb Just For You, Leave Your Stacy Adams Behind Because I've Got Some Golden Slippers For You.

Rest In Peace Bishop, The World Loved You, But God loved You Best.

Billboard Of A Pastor And School Board Member

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This billboard was seen at new Olivet church where Pastor and School Board member K.T. Whalum is pastor. what do you think of his upcoming sermon? I bet Richard Fields will be on the front pew.

What's The Difference?

The 34 year old eldest son of County Mayor A.C.Wharton Jr,A.C.Wharton III is accused of raping a 13 year old girl in her home in Knoxville Tn,after communicating with her in a chat room on the Internet. Wharton III was arrested on Monday afternoon after the girl told a girlfriend,who in return told school officials that the 13 year old had been raped.

Wharton presented himself on the Internet as a 20 year old. He went to the girl's house after her mother had left for work. I spoke with the Knox County Sheriff's office at the time that I posted this story and Wharton is still being held on a $50,000 bond for the charge of aggravated statutory rape.

This alleged crime is a "Class A felony" which carries a jail sentence of 20 years to life.But if he's guilty of this crime he should serve the time. The act of Wharton III does not reflect on the mayor at all. His son is 24 years old and knows what he allegedly has done is wrong. With his son still being locked up shows that the mayor has not ran to his rescue and is allowing his son to stand on his on. I'm very sure that the mayor and his wife Ruby are very concerned about there son but they also know if the mayor jumps to depend his son's actions that he will look upon as one whose lax on crime against a child.

While Wharton III allege act is wrong,is there a double standard? are white rapist treated differently than black rapist? I'm told that the 13 year old child is white and that should not be a factor, but is a black man whose accused of raping a white child treated differently than a white man raping a black child? Yes I' speaking of Attorney Richard Fields.

Like Wharton it's alleged that Fields raped a black 16 year old several years ago. in fact there is a police report made by that 16 year old that shows Fields caused this child to have sex with him for money. So why hasn't Shelby County official arrested Fields? Is there a relationship with DA Bill Gibbons that prevents him from arresting Fields? Why does the same state laws work in Knoxvill but not in Memphis?

Even Fields son Morgan Fields is alleged to have molested his own then 2 year old daughter. The police report in this matter tells of how doctors state that the 2 year old had a "Torn Labia" the person making the charges id the mother of the child,leighanne Fields. here we have two white men who have allegedly raped minors but the law in Memphis refuses to do it's job. Why?

A.C. Wharton III is in jail tonight based on an allegation, Why is Richard Fields and his son free? Is it true that a black man can not expect justice in the state of Tennessee? Will Bill Gibbons and David Kustoff allow a black child to be raped by an older man while on the other side of the state a child whomn I'm told may be white has her alleged rapist behind bars? Will County Mayor Wharton insist that Gibbons looked into the acts of Richard fields not just because his son is in trouble, but because it's the right thing to do.

Not Only Do The Dead Vote,They Make Loans

City Councilman Edmund ford beat the odds that were against him and paid $8,952 on Tuesday,after paying $4,368 on Monday. All of Fords MLGW accounts are presently current. But the big question many are asking is,Where did the money come from? Did big brother Harold make a loan to his little brother? Or is there some scared developer some where that Ford has the goods on that feared not to come to the Councilman aid? Or maybe he's buried a lot of dead folk here lately, and surely if his sister can get the dead to vote surely he should be able to get a loan from one of his stiffs.

Could Ford Be In More Trouble?

Even though one of the local television stations is taking credit for first breaking the story about Dennis Churchwell,landlord to City Councilman Edmund Ford, Those of you who read this site daily know that that is untrue and that it was first broke here on this site.

Today Churchwell who owns the property at 3390 Elvis Presely where Ford's funeral home is located appeared before the Grand Jury, but did not testify because he claimed that his mama got sick. the local station only told there viewers part of the story,maybe because they didn't know the rest of the story. They reported that Ford had lead the fight to get property that Churchwell leases from Bob and Zelda Wilson rezoned so that he could operate a heavy equipment business at 3403 Elvis Presley. This property is located directly across from Ed Ford's business.

Now let's talk about how the story came to be. About a month ago on a Saturday afternoon I was at "RITE TO RIDE AUTO SALES" on Elvis Presley to pick up "Repo Orders" when in walked local developer Willie Nelson. Willie Nelson and the owner of the car lot begin to tell me how Dennis Churchwell had bragged about how he got a "A special Use Permit" for his business after former City Councilmember Tajuan Stout Mitchell had told him that God himself could not get him the zoning that he wanted.

Nelson went on to state that Churchwell had told him that Ford was not paying rent on the funeral home in return for pushing the zoning through. Nelson was upset also over the fact that Churchwell had entered into a contract with him to buy the property where the funeral home is located. Nelson had given Churchwell $20,000 with the provision that he would purchase the property free and clear of a tenant. In other words Churchwell was supposed to evict Ford but didn't. Nelson stated to me that he had to take Churchwell to court to get his earnest money returned.

After I posted this story on the next day (SUNDAY) I received a call from Churchwell on Monday. He was highly enraged and was cussing and ranting. As I laughed at him and cussed him he got more and more upset and told me" It's non of your motherfucking business,and no he didn't pay me no rent and there's nothing your ass can do about it because it's already done" I thought to myself "This damn fool just admitted to a crime" He continued to attempt to berate me as I continue to incite him. The fool never relized that he played right into my hands.

What Churchwell admitted to me is that he bribed a politican to get zoning passed for his business. And if this is true Edmund Ford is guilty of using his political influence for his own personal gain, In other words more political corruption by ford.

It is known that Joe cooper introduced Churchwell to Ford,Yes this is the same Joe Cooper who states that he gave Ford $8,900.00 to push through zoning for developer William H. Thomas so that he could build a billboard on Prescott. So one must wonder if Cooper was hired by Churchwell to secure the zoning he needed, and if Cooper cut a deal with Ford to receive free rent in return for using his political influence.

Being around the funeral home a lot doing this time I knew that Ford was having some heavy financial problems, The rent on his then location was past due, his hearse had been repossesed and that he had been looking for a new location. I often saw Joe Cooper at the funeral home and wondered what he was up to. When Ford stated that he was moving into the 3390 Elvis Presley location I wondered how he was going to afford the building. If Churchwell was offering free rent this explains how he was able to move into such a large building.

Tajuan Stout mitchell did not want Churchwell to receive the "SpecialUse Permit" but Ford pushed for it anyway. Another Council member I spoke with stated that the reason he voted for the zoning is because Ford was pushing so hard for it. The Council member also stated that Ford told the council that since his business was right across from the property he would be able to keep an eye on what was going on. But never did Ford tell the council that Churchwell was his landlord,which within itself creates a conflict of history.

The property which received a permit to allow used heavy equipment sales and storage,including front-end loaders,tractors,bulldozers,dump trucks,cranes and trator trailers, is being used for many other things other than what the permit calls for. Churchwell stores furniture,motercycles and helmets, and all type of equipment other than what his permit calls for. Churchwell also hold auctions and sells cars. It's alleged by Willie Nelson that the numerous Cars and trucks are salvage cars from hurricane Katrina, And since the owner of the property Bob wilson is in the auto auction business it would be very easy to slip these cars into various communities around the Mid-south.

The "For Sale" sign that has been on the property where the funeral home is located, was removed when this story broke. It's rumored that Churchwell may have cooked the books to make it appear that Ford has paid him a down payment on the property. But Churchwell will have to show how Ford has paid him rent since being in the building. And are we to believethat if Ford couldn't pay his MLGW bill that he was paying Churchwell.

This also bring up another interesting point,How was ford able to come up with the money to pay MLGW? Did Churchwell knowing that he was to appear before the grand jury pay Ford to keep his mouth close? Since churchwell knows that he could get indicted for bribing a public official, is it possible that he has paid ford to cooperate in his book cooking? And by the way I have been interviewed by the FBI concerning this matter.......To that television now you have the rest of the story

Will Edmund's Funeral Home Be As dark As A Grave ?

City Councilman Edmund Ford has until 5pm this afternoon to pay his entire bill of $13,000.00 to MLGW. Ford whose bill started out at $16,000.00 paid $3,000 in febuary. In a conversation on Sunday with MLGW spokesperson Gale Jones Carson,she stated that if Ford does not make his bill totally current by today he will be cut off on tomorrow. She also stated that there will be no further extensions.

ACTION NEWS 5 in their story on this subject on Monday night interviewed a mortician from Hernando Funeral Home who mentioned what would happen to bodies if the power was cut off,including the fact that there would be no power to cut on the embalming machine which pumps fluid into the deceased body.

But in Ford's case this is not a concern, Ford DOES NOT EMBALM at his location on Elvis Presley. Ford does not have a morgue or preparation room on site. In fact all his embalming is done at J.O. Patterson's Funeral Home,and R.S. Lewis Funeral Home. Having worked at Edmund's Funeral home I know this to be fact. Bodies are brought there to be clothed and placed in a casket. Ed has never owned a refrigeration system for cooling bodies.

All that is located at his funeral home is office space, and a casket selection room. And he doesn't keep many caskets in house, he uses a casket catalog at selection time. So there is nothing that's going to spoil or be destroyed by cutting the power of Edmund;s business.

But I believe that before the day is over he will come up with the money. Didn't he just receive $40,000.00 from his father;s estate? But Harold Sr has control of that. And most that know Harold Sr,don't believe that he will come to his brother's rescue. But let's just be honest there are many in Shelby County that hope that he does not be able to pay the bill so that he can feel what so many others have felt. We'll know at 5PM.

Germantown Democrats Hold Forum To Hear Javier Bailey And Keith Norman

Tonight's meeting of the Germantown Democrats was a very cordial gathering peppered with other notable Democrats such as Nikki Tinker, Tyson Pratcher ,Shea Flinn,John Freeman, the crowd of about 100 all came for one reason,to hear Shelby County Democratic party candidates Keith Norman and Javier Bailey both who were very polite to each other and spoke of bringing unity to the party.

Attorney Javier Bailey spoke of his long association with the party and how from a small child has worked in political campaigns. He spoke of holding democrats accountable and not supporting those democrats that cross over and openly endorse and work for republicans. As present chair Matt Khun looked on Javier spoke of how when some democrats did in fact endorse and work in the campaigns of republicans the party did nothing. Bailey also spoke of doing away with ballots used by others using the banner "Official Democratic Ballot".

Bailey explained how the term official democratic is a registered trade mark and should not be used by any other group than an official organization recognized by the state and national organizations. Its well known that during last years elections Sidney Chism and Rickey Peete were charging candidates $5,000.00 and up to be on their ballot that stated that they were the official ballot of the party.

Pastor Keith Norman handled himself well, but being a skillful black preacher who knows how to hold an audience I would expect him to do so. I must admit that he had many good points, such as changing the party from within and taking it in a new direction. He spoke of the changes that he has been able to make in the Binghampton community where he pastors.

Norman denounced the act of Richard Fields who sent out over a hundred packets fill with false information about Javier Bailey, but he never denounced the man. He states that he had nothing to do with the packets going out and states that he made calls to others asking them if they played a role in this act of desperation,like they would have told him that they were guilty. It has been rumored that faction leader Desi Franklin also assisted Fields. I noticed that Franklin hugged Norman after the meeting but stayed away from Bailey did get a picture of her). Norman did state that there was nothing that anyone could say that would allow him to tear down another African American man.

Norman told the crowd that he's his own man and no one had put him in the race,and that he entered before he knew that Bailey also wanted the position. Even though I still feel that both Sidney Chism and Desi Franklin have embraced him as there ticket to arriving at their separate agendas, he says that he is not controlled by anyone.

Needless to say that the cowardly lion Richard Fields did not appear, several in the crowd told me that they were glad that I am showing him for the bigot that he truely is,and that no one in the party cares for him at all.

Well the election is this Saturday at Airways middle school, and while Keith Norman is a nice guy, who may or may not have surrounded himself with people who mean no one in the party any good I have to go with the man who stated tonight he's a yellow dog democrat who supports democrats only, and even if the democratic nominee is someone that not his personal choice he will support that person because that's the choice of the people. I support the man who says that even though a democratic nominee may not be his choice,he will support that person because that's the choice of democrats who voted.

I will support the man who says that he does not embraced the homosexual or lesbian on a personal level, he supports there right to live out their lifestyle and invites them to be a part of the Shelby County Democratic party. I support the man who says that while he doesn't support abortions, he supports a woman's right to chose. That man is Attorney Javier Bailey a man with the courage to stand up for right,the demeanor to call all faction and groups together in the spirit of unity, and firm enough not to allow traitors and demopublicans to take advantage of democrats.

Lets put some bite behind the bark of democrats, by electing the man who can put the party on either a long lease or a choke chain, a man who will raise money to make the party a party of strenght a party unified for the rights of all people, That man is Javier Bailey.

Also Richard Fields proved that not only is he a child rapist but a coward he did not make an appearance. Javier was prepared to openly attack him for his actions of sending out an anonymous packets to destroy him politically. But Fields day of Reckoning is coming soon.

Herenton Says That Lee Is Doing A Good Job

In an exclusive interview with ACTION NEWS 5,Mayor Willie Herenton says that Joseph Lee is doing a great job as President of MLGW. This comes as the FBI has subpoenaed the report of attorney Saul Belz who was hired by Council char Tom Marshall to investigate the violation of policies and the spacial treatment received by Edmund Ford that allowed him to get $16,000 behind and shielded by Lee.

So if Herenton wants Lee to keep his job,than it's time that Herenton loses his,But the problem is whose going to be able to do it?

Why Is Ed So Mistreated?

WHY IS EVERYBODY PICKING ON POOR EDMUND HULL FORD, WHOSE BEEN MISTREATED ALL HIS LIFE.


CHECK THIS OUT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZS3Oi9zREnc

It's Not Late For Richard Fields To Get What's Coming To Him

Attorney Richard Fields according to a police report was having kinky sex with 16 year old Adrienne Hale who is now an adult in her early twenties. According to Adrienne Fields paid her to have sex with him, she also states that he enjoyed her sticking dildos up his ass.What kind of man wants a dildo or anything else stuck up his ass? Maybe Richard was wishing that she was a young boy.

So how is it that this pervert who has raped a minor child able to stand in judgement of others? How is it that this lowlife freak can attack attorneys running for judge ships when he has not only taken advantage of a child but paid her for screwing him in the ass. How can he speak ill of Javier Bailey and send out packets of misinformation and half truths when he is the lowest of scum, A CHILD MOLESTER!!!

Why are democrats attaching themselves to this criminal who thinks that he has gotten away with raping a 16 year old child? Why hasn't this party called a press conference denouncing this dog with a beard? Does the local party condone his actions? Why didn't Bill Gibbons files charges against him? Is the DA covering for him? Even though this criminal act took place several years ago it's not to late to arrest and lock his sorry ass up, and place him with fellows who would love to stick something deep within his ass and hear him scream. I recently made a call to see if there's something that can be done to take Richard Fields off the streets,and save other young girls from him

The call was to the Memphis Sexual Assault Resource Center.which is a City of Memphis agency, under the direction of the Division of Public Services and Neighborhoods. I spoke with Angie Dagastino,L.P.C a therapist at the center. I told her my concerns about the statue of limitations when it comes to statutory rape. I told her about the acts that Adrienne Hale states happen with her and Fields.

Richard you can stop laughing now because you are not out of the woods. First of all lets forget about the politics and deal with the life of a child. Ms. Dagastino told me that whether or not Adrienne was a virgin or not does not matter,she was still a child taken advantage of. She also states that her getting in and out of trouble could very well be caused by trauma related to her relationship with Fields.

Dagastino states that Fields being an attorney at the time of his relationship with a minor makes him a "authority figure" which shines a whole new light on the matter. There are several brand new laws that deal with rape in the state of Tennessee.

Lets look at those laws and how they apply to Fields:

Sexual Battery By An Authority Figure.......Class C Felony 3-8 years

Sexual battery by an authority figure is unlawful sexual contact with a victim by the defendant,or the defendant by a victim,accompanied by the fact that the victim was at the time of the offense,thirteen (13) years of age or older,but less than eighteen (18) years of age,and either

1. The defendant was at the time of the offense in a position of trust,or had supervisory or disciplinary power over the victim by virtue of the defendant's legal,professional or occupational status,and used such position of trust or power to accomplish the sexual act or

2. The defendant had, at the time of the offense parental or custodial authority over the victim and used such authority to accomplish the sexual contact.

3. Sexual battery by an authority figure is a class C felony.

This new law was passed by the state senate 05/24/2006 which changed the act of statutory rape by an authority figure from a Class B misdemeanor to a Class C felony.

SB 2582 and HB2663 CRIMINAL LAW; statutory rape by an authority.

Establishes Class B felony offense of statutory rape by an authority.Defines such offense as sexual penetration where victim is 13-18 and defendant is at least four years older than victim and has occupied some position of authority or power over victim and used it to commit offense. Requires person to serve 100 percent of sentence and makes such person ineligible for diversion or probation.

Dagastino states that Fields being an attorney "a position of trust' makes him a authority figure, and makes this new law applicable to him. This statement comes from a trained professional who deals with cases like this often. She has also stated that she would love to talk with Adrienne. Some one says that all well and good but what about the statue of limitations ? I'm glad you asked.

Here's the new law on the subject,which was passed by the house and senate in May of last year.

SB 3901 and HB 4034 CRIMINAL LAW....Statue of limitations for sex offense against children:

Removes the statue of limitations for certain sexual offenses committed against a child including offenses of aggravated rape,rape.aggravated sexual battery,rape of child,sexual battery by an authority figure,and incest. and extends statue of limitations to 25 years from the time the minor turns 18

RICHARD I KNOW WHERE ADRIENNE IS, AND MAYBE REAL SOON YOUR DAY OF RECKONING WILL COME

Did Joe Cooper Get Ed Ford To Use His Political Influence In Return For Free Rent?

The FBI is currently investigating weather or not City Councilman Edmund Ford used his political influence to get a "Special Use Permit" for Dennis Churchwell to be able to open a business that sold heavy equipment in return for free rent. Churchwell is also the owner of the property where Ford's funeral home is located. When you listen to the council tapes from the day that the zoning was passed for Churchwell, you can hear Ford over selling Churchwell, who uses the property in violation of the terms set aside in the permit. Former councilwoman Tajuan Stout Mitchell objected to the zoning.

I became aware of the allege "FREE RENT" situation from developer Willie Nelson as I sat in "Rite To Ride" auto sales on Elvis Presley. Nelson and the owner of the car lot told me how Dennis Churchwell had bragged about how Edmund Ford was paying no rent at his 3390 Elvis Presley property in return for making sure that he got his business zoned so that he could do business. Nelson went on to say that Churchwell had tried to sell him the property,and that he had signed a contract for the property but the contract called for Edmund Ford to be evicted by Churchwell.

After some time had passes and Churchwell had not evicted Ford Nelson asked Churchwell to return the $20,000.00 in earnest money he had paid down. Nelson states that Churchwell did not want to return his money and that he had to take him to court. Nelson stated that Churchwell had told him that former City Council member had told Churchwell that "God himself couldn't get him a permit" But Churchwell bypassed God and went to Edmund Ford.

This is what the application for the "Special Use Permit" states, Application has been made by 'Lynley Churchwell' for a special use permit to allow used heavy equipment sales and storage,including front-end loaders,bulldozers,dump trucks,cranes and tractor trailers,with respect to the property located at 3403 Elvis Presley Boulevard(U.S. HWY 51) at the southwest corner of Elvis Presley and Hernando Road. But Churcwell has furniture, and other types of equipment and items that is not called for in the permit,including I'm told by Nelson that Churchwell has flood cars from Hurricane Katrina also on the property.

One council member that I spoke with stated that Ford told the council that Churchwell's business would be similar to a John Deere Company,but when you pass by you expect Fred Sanford to wave at you. Ford also didn't mention to the council that Churchwell was his landlord, which would make his pushing for the zoning a conflict of interest.

Joe Cooper is presently playing a role in the indictment of Ford for the zoning of property that developer William Thomas wanted to place a billboard on. The Indictment states that Ford received $8,900 from Cooper in return for making sure that property on Prescott was zoned commercial. Is it possible that Joe Cooper was hired by Dennis Churcwell to get the zoning for his business? Is it also possible that Cooper told Churchwell that if he allowed Ford to acquire the property for free rent that he could get Ford to push his zoning through?

How do I know that Cooper and Churchwell have a relationship that involves the property on Elvis Presley? Recently while checking the campaign disclosures of candidates from last year I found a document in Joe Cooper's file that was most interesting and tied him to Churchwell. Here's what that document that was notarized by Joe.R. Windley said:

To: James Johnson/ Election Commission
From: Joe Cooper,Candidate
Re: Loss of records-Dist 5 County Commission race report(Sept 19,20030

Dear Mr. Johnson-
I stored my records shortly after election day on Elvis Presley at Dennis Churchwell's building. Unknowing to me he rented the space and the plastic black bag containing the campaign records were accidently thrown away,when the workers cleaned and cleared the the space for the next leasee.

Thanks in advance

Joe Cooper


This letter to the Election Commission proves that Cooper had such a comfortable relationship with Churchwell that he would leave paperwork as important as his disclosures on the Elvis Presley property of Churchwell. After I posted this story two weeks ago Dennis Churchwell in a rage called me ad admitted to me that Yes he had given Ford free rent, and there wasn't a fucking thing I could do about it. That's when I made a call to My Harrison of the FBI and believe me Churchwell may just have to eat those words.

But the biggest question is did Edmund Ford use his political influence to push through a zoning permit for Churchwell in return for "FREE RENT". Was the allege zoning change involving developer William H. Thomas the first time that Joe cooper had used Ford to get a job done? Joe Cooper in his guilty plea has agreed to help the FBI with any other investigations concerning Rickey Peete and Ford. So we must wonder is another indictment coming for Edmund Ford for using his political influence to push through a zoning change in return for "FREE RENT"? Along with a political corruption indictment from his "FREE UTILITIES" from MLGW. Just how deep is Edmund's grave?

Has Ed's Wife Place The Last Nail In His Coffin?

After reading the Commercial Appeal this morning it seems that Myrna Ford wife of City Councilman Edmund Ford may have just put the last nail in his political coffin.It appears that even though Edmund says that what he owes MLGW is just for water,he knew what he was getting into when he started his rental of the property at 3390 Elvis Presley and that his wife made the arrangements for him. If you know Myrna you know that she didn't do anything without his knowledge.

I always thought that that little message that MLGW gives when you call "Your call may be monitored for quality control" was just something that they said, but now I know that your cals are really taped. In a phone call to MLGW customer service on Sept.8,2004 Myrna Ford acknowledge that her and Ed would be responsible for the bill,She even wanted the account to be in the business name because their lease included an option to buy at the end of the year,which has not happen,In fact their landlord Dennis Churchwell has been trying to sale the property from up under them most recently to developer Willie Nelson.

The former car dealership turned funeral home has three separate buildings that has had three separate businesses on the property. The funeral home is located where the offices and show room was when Sunrise and Pat Carter Pontiac owned the building. There is only one water meter and when Ford took over the building he was aware of what he was getting into. Ford was in a hurry to get in the building and was facing eviction at his former location at 1880 Winchester.

As a result, when Ford asked to hook up utility service at 3390 Elvis Presley, an MLGW staffer informed the councilman the car repair shops in the other buildings would use water on his meter -- and he'd be billed for it.

In a taped phone conversation, revenue protection contractor David Evans told MLGW customer service agent Dot Chunn about his conversation with the Fords: "I told them the only way they could (begin service without installing sub-meters) would be turn it on in the funeral home's name and then work it out with the tenants in the back if they want water."

"But they do understand that somebody else is going to be using water from them?" Chunn asked Evans.

"Edmund -- he didn't want to talk about nothing but Joseph Lee," Evans answered, adding: "I just explained to them ... that it would have to be up to them to work out some kind of arrangement with those tenants."

In a subsequent phone call, Chunn repeated to Myrna Ford that the other buildings would use water from their meter.

"Now if you put (the service) in my name ... will I be paying for their (water) usage?" Myrna Ford asked, clarifying.

Only for water service, Chunn acknowledged.

"I will have responsibility," Myrna Ford replied, saying she would talk to the landlord about their water going to the tenants. But the tenants were never contacted about the water account, according a city report.

What Myrna Ford has done is place the last nail in her husbands coffin,there is no doubt that the Fords knew that they had to pay the water bill. I think that Ford was cray to take on a building that he would be responsible for the water bill of others when he was in such a bad shape for money himself. Maybe he thought that once he moved his building on Elvis Presley that he would be doing the volume of business that his family does at N.J. Ford And Sons, But that has not happened.

While his home bill is up to date the Fords have until 5pm on Tuesday to pay his bill on the 3390 Elvis Presley property. I spoke today with MLGW spokesman Gale Jones Carson who stated that the entire balance has to be paid, or on Wednesday he will be cut off. She also mentioned that some one had e-mailed her worried about the dead in the building if he's cut off. Edmund does not embalm bodies at his place on Elvis Presley, he does not have a preparation room as of yet. His bodies are embalmed at either R.S. Lewis and Sons,or J.O. Patterson's funeral homes. So there's no need to worry about the dead. But he does bring his bodies to the funeral home to be casketed, if he gets cut off and its hot and there's several days before the funeral there could be a little stench.

But hopefully Ford will get his money together and pay MLGW so that he doesn't lose his business. Maybe since he embalmed Bishop G.E. Patterson the C.O.G.I.C will give him the money.

Has Keith Norman Allowed Richard Fields To Make Him A Coward?

Its been reported by several sources including those who say that they have spoke with Pastor Keith Norman that he has received a letter from Richard Fields,where Fields has told him that if he pulls out of the race for chair of the Shelby County Democratic Party that he will destroy him. I asked the first person that called me with this information what kind of man could Keith Norman be if he allows a racist punk like Fields to put fear in him.

If this rumor is true how can Norman lead the party,or does he have any intention of leading the party? How Norman been bought off and plans if he wins to allow Fields and his partner in crime Desi Franklin to control him and the party. Its strongly rumored that Franklin who heads her own group within the party, The mid-south democrats, helped Fields send out the near 60 pages of negative information on Javier Bailey.

The question has been raised over the past several days why if Norman was not a part of the attack on Bailey by Fields why hasn't he spoke out? maybe it's because he's a coward who has been bought off by racist who want control of the democratic party. Both Fields and Franklin are aware that over 77% of democrats are black in Shelby County,and that the appearance should be that a black is in charge. But that's not what they want, they want to control the party through a black that has no backbone and fears a white man.

By now it's known that Richard Field has a problem with black men, and that he feels as though he's superior to the black man. That's the reason that he has been involved with so many black women even marrying several to prove to black men that he could have the black woman, use her and abuse her and cast her on the way side. He's fathered several black children,and his seed is so evil that one of his sons,Morgan Fields according to a police report molested his own 2 year old daughter on November 21,2005. This crime was reported by Morgan Fields wife Leighanne Fields. And like when Richard Fields raped a 16 year old the District Attorney's office did nothing about it.

If Keith Norman allows Richard Fields to get away with cowarding him down how can he ever expect to be respected again? How can he stand in his pulpit on Sunday Morning and speak of the strength of God when he himself is a weakling. Richard Field is a lowlife racist rapist who throws rocks and trieds to hide his hand. And sooner or later he's going to pull one of his racist stunts on the wrong black man, and what he will find deep in his ass will not be a dildo. Keith Norman "MAN UP" and take the shackles off your feet you don't have to fear Fields give me the letter I'll post it here and show that Santa Clause looking freak what happens when you deal with a black man that has no fear.

Joe We Know About Ed But Why Are You Allowing Other Businesses To Stay On When They Owe More Than Ford?

I know that everyone is upset about the pass due bill of City Councilman Edmund Ford,and rightfully so. The average citizen can't get $16,000 behind and expect to keep that utilities on. But Ford is not along when it comes to having a pass due bill of $16,000. Several weeks ago I requested a list of all the customers that had a bill over $5,000 that was over 30 days pass due, And to my surprise there were several hundred on the list. I have requested another updated list to see if the same names are on the list.

But lets look at just a few of the residence and businesses that are in the same shape as Ford.

Muvico Theaters $18,320,Eric Farmer who has a church at 3901 Thomas $15,229,The Majestic Grill 145 S main $19,245,Lemoyne Owen College $32,227,Autozone stores $47,919,Blues City baseball 200 Union $70,816,Town of Collierville $75,784, Veterans Admn Hospital $250,761,Cook Convention center $801,205, City of Memphis $741,036, Memphis housing Authority owes $345,704, Here's a few residences- Thelma Herman 1595 May $15,400, John Carter 4046 Lehi $15,305,Gladys Taylor 1553 McMillan St $10,044,James Carraway 1005 Rayner $11,020.

The above listings are just a small fraction of what the list provided and could be current now, Hopefully I will have the new list today. Here's my Question why are these businesses still on while families are being cut offed, Another question Can MLGW cut off Ford while there are businesses that owe more than he? And if he is cut offed does he have grounds for a lawsuit when other businesses are left on?

Con Artist Goes To Jail

On Monday I wrote about a couple that was using their child as part of a hustle. The couple Roberto and Elisa Plannellas were standing at the corner of Elvis Presley and Winchester in front of the Exxon with the child in a stroller taking money in the name of them being homeless. At first I thought that maybe this family was in need and stopped to see if I could help.

After speaking with Elisa and asking her some questions about where she had been living and her family which lives here in Memphis,I began to think that i was being hustled. She told me that her husband spoke very little English, but I could tell by his body movements that he understood every question I was asking his wife.

The couple who said that they had been living from place to place even in tents since their marriage in 2003 had a room in a $59.00 a night hotel where they had been for several days. And to be homeless they were both in clean ironed clothing with Elisa wearing a new pair of sandals. I now knew that this couple was a couple of hustlers using a baby as part of their scheme to deceive.

After arriving home I ran a check on both Elisa and Roberto.I found a business license in her name for a business in North Memphis and an active warrant for Roberto dating back a year for assault and other violent acts.At this point I knew something needed to be done to protect the child and get him off the streets. I made contact with the Fugitive Squad and told them exactly where to find Roberto,but I found out today they didn't act on the call at all.

This afternoon I received a call from Norman Redwing who stated that he had just passed Poplar and Highland and the couple was standing in front of the Exxon up to their old tricks. I drove to the location and as Norman had stated Elisa and Roberto were hard at work, in fact this seem to be a better corner because Elisa was running from car to car getting donations was well meaning people. I picked up my cell phone and dialed Sheriff Mark Luttrell's cell number but he didn't answer then, but he did call back later. After not being able to reach the Sheriff I called the City Of Memphis Police dispatch number and shortly a patrol car arrived on the scene.

Roberto was now speaking perfect English as he was placed on the backseat of the patrol car never speaking to the woman who says that she's his wife. It's tragic that we live in a world where we have to fear being helpful to one another,but as it was proven several weeks a go when the woman was shot trying to help a woman and her child it does not pay to help someone you don't know on the streets. This woman who owns her on business should have been ashamed to use her child to hustle people, But some people don't care what they do if they can prey on those of us who work for a living.

Pastor Keith Norman Has Joined Forces With A Racist Just To Chair The Democratic Party

Pastor Keith Norman has joined forces with Attorney Richard Fields who is not only according to a police report a child molester but a racist. Fields has been on a constant mission the last year to totally discredit any black running for political office. during last year judicial elections Fields sent out letters telling had truths and outright lies. He did everything within his limited power to publicly tear down black men and women who have worked hard to be the men and women that they are today.

When Fields sent out his letters last year.and even buying a full page in the CA he never mentioned the sins of white candidates for judge including one who has had numerous sexual harassment charges. He spoke against a black candidate who had had a bankruptcy do to a fail marriage, but never mentioned the white candidate who had done the same thing.

Fields has had several black wives and has fathered several mix children. But no longer is Fields a closet racist he has pulled off his mask and is openly out to destroy ant black that does not bow down to him and call him "Massa".

Pastor Keith Norman wants to be accepted by whites so badly that he has now allowed himself to become Fields "BOY" he joined forces with Fields to send out misinformation on another black man. Fields whose supporting Norman has sent out a packet of half truths and wrong information on Javier Bailey who like Norman wants to be the next chairman of the Shelby County Democratic party. Does he want to win so badly that he's join forces with Fields to try to destroy another black man?

Is this the kind of man that should be the head of a party that has over 90% membership county wide black. Can blacks feel that their voices will be heard by a man that has joined forces with a man that cares nothing for blacks? Why has the good pastor become a member of a racism. he has also aligned himself with a group that started another group within the party,The Mid-South democrats.

What did Norman have to do to be accepted by Fields? Did he have to dance without music? Did he have to scratch when he wasn't itching? Did he have to eat an watermelon in record time? Did he promise to drive Fields around and answer his door? What would make a black man kiss the ass of a white male that has molested a black child? Norman is to weak to lead the party,he has no back bone, his church should be ashamed of him,How can a coward lead the people of God?

Keith Norman has joined forces with racism and now he wants to lead an organization that believes in Civil Rights. Norman keep your arms around your racist friend and take your hands off the democratic party,

Attorney Javier Bailey Is Sidney Chism's Greatest Fear

Many within the Shelby County Democratic Party are wondering why has Sidney Chism kissed the ring of Pastor Keith Norman and aligned himself with a racist child molester like Richard Fields. It's because he wants to maintain some control of the party so badly that he has given his soul to the devil himself. Chism knows to maintain control he has to have some one that he can control,And he knows that Baily will not kiss his ass or allow him to have power within the party.

Chism has join forces with Fields who has been on a mission to destroy black candidates for the last year. Knowing the make up of democrats in the party and in Shelby County Fields and Chism had to find themselves a "Safe Negro" and thats what they have found in Keith Norman. Norman has allowed himself to be played as a "Fool" while Chism trys to grasp control of the party and Fields continues his misson to discredit any strong black man he runs into. Norman is allowing himself to be a puppet to puppet masters who don't give a damn about him and will cut his throat as soon as they get a chance.

Norman has allowed Chism and Fields to send out misinformation on Bailey in an attempt to totally discredit him,knowing that the information contains many false statements. But the good pastor should know that "you reap what you Sow". The Pastor is not a saint himself and his days at Morehouse college is not without incident,and since he wants to be party to stone throwing Pastor get ready for information to be shared that maybe even your congregation is not aware of.

Javier Baily submitted himself to be questioned here on this site,Will the good pastor do the same? Will the pastor answer wheather he's ever been arrested, or was a part of a PANTY RAID in college where the police had to get involved? Come on Pastor either you tell or I will,lets hear from you. Did Norman really expect that he could join forces with Fields and Chism and purposely send out misinformation and thought all wopuld be well? Its time for a change in the democratic party,its time to have a man as chair that will not bow to Sidney Chism or in parade of clowns. The man to change the party is Javier Bailey.

A MESSAGE FROM JAVIER BAILEY


On March 31,, the citizens of Shelby County who call themselves “Democrats” will have an opportunity to decide the fate of Shelby County Democrats for the next election cycle. More importantly, the Democrats that attend the convention will have an opportunity to reshape and remold local government for the next decade. After spending the last 25 years working with party leadership, raising money, managing campaigns, and casting my votes for Democrats, I have announced my candidacy for the Chairmanship of the Party. In response to this announcement, I have become the target of some of the most vicious, personal, and racist comments that any single person should be forced to endure. However I have never been weak, fearful, or without compassion for the opinions of the populace, even when 90% of such comments are undeserved and without merit. Accordingly I have accepted the challenge to set the record straight and make myself available to answer any legitimate concern or comment. I will not dignify intentional ignorance with a response. I will make every effort to respond to those concerns that appear sincere in nature and are directed to me with the identity of the inquisitor available. I have absolutely nothing to hide, and will be open honest and forthcoming. By same token, I simply ask that those of you who are interested in the Party, give me the same righteous honest opportunity that I am giving you.

WHO IS JAY BAILEY?
I am the eldest son of Walter and Elsie Bailey. My father is a lawyer and lifelong public servant. My mother is one of the most dedicated educators that this community has ever known. She recently retired from service as the Principal at Booker T. Washington High School, and now serves in the administration at Memphis City Schools.

I was born on the campus of Southern University of Baton Rouge, where my father was a star football player; and later attended law school. My father and uncle (D’Army ) had both been involved in the politics of civil rights and were targeted by the Governor of Louisiana for removal from that State school as “agitators”. D’Army was not allowed to return. Walter was too valuable too the athletic program, so they allowed him to return with the stipulation that he not live with the undergrad students. This is the background from which I find my roots.

After graduating form High School, I attended the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. I graduated from UT with a B.A. in Political Science in a little more than three years. I worked for 18 months for U.S. Senator Jim Sasser as a staffer on the Intergovernmental Relations Sub-Committee. I then returned to Memphis and attended Memphis State University School of Law. While at Memphis State I became the President of the Student Government. The team that we put together also included David Upton (President of Campus Democrats), Maura Black-Sullivan (Vice-President and currently a Shelby County Election Commissioner), Gale Chumney (sister of Carol Chumney), and 32 other Democrats from the student body. We were proud of our ability to take control of the politics on a campus that had been under the control of “Young Republicans” for years. Subsequently I went into the practice of law. After beginning the practice of law, there was a very brief period in my life where I found myself involved in substance abuse. Contrary to some of the comments I have heard and read, I have never used or even seen crack cocaine. However, there were other drugs abused over a 5 year period that resulted in some disappointing actions on my part. In 1996 I cleaned myself up and regained my perspective on life and spirituality. I became an ordained elder in the Church of God In Christ, founded the Temple Recovery Program, trained at the Gorski Institute for Relapse Prevention, and likewise served as a monitor assisting other impaired professionals who had similar experiences. I have never denied this history and I refuse to allow anyone one to minimize the gains and accomplishments that I have attained and assisted others in attaining. From 1995 through 2003, as a result of my involvement as a volunteer in several such programs, I was subjected to random screens. Until I decided to join the leadership of our Democratic Party, I never had anyone question my sobriety.

For the past 12 years, I have served in numerous capacities in various levels of government. Please review the record. In 1997, I joined Rita Clark’s administration as the Community Outreach Representative for the 1998 Reappraisal Cycle. This position required my interaction with community leaders and neighborhood associations throughout Shelby County. After an unfortunate incident involving a questionable appraisal, I served as the liason between the District Attorney General and the Assessor in order to insure that there was adequate information passed so that the public could see that the Assessor was clearly without culpability and had done absolutely nothing wrong. Later, I became the Director of Appeals and Human Resources. Together Rita Clark and I changed the face of that office. We made Democratic appointments and increased the staff compliment of Blacks by 42%.

In 1996 I began competing in Japanese and Okinawan martial arts. I fight competitively in full contact tournaments. I earned Black Belt ranks in Japanese Shotokan Karate and Okinawan Shudokan Karate. I am a member of the San Ten Traditional Karate Association headquartered in California. I am also fluent in several kobudo (weapons) arts, such as nunchuku, bo staff, and a little kendo. I currently teach and train at Harris Martial Arts Institute at the Bert Ferguson Community Center in Cordova.

In 1999 I decided to return to private practice. I initially hung my shingle in a small North Memphis office. Later In 2001 I joined my dad at the Walter Bailey Law Firm. I have volunteered my services to the Democratic Party on numerous instances. Sometimes covering the bills to the tune of thousands of dollars without asking for reimbursement. I have also filed numerous lawsuits to right public wrongs. Some of the suits include suits against the Election Commission when many of us felt that they were absolutely wrong on certain issues. I am not a reactionary and I have never taken on an issue that I considered frivolous. I currently serve as an Bredeson appointee on the State Board of Equalization.

WHY JAY BAILEY?
Personal attacks aside. I have always fought for the issues that this party considers imperative to a better America, Tennessee, and Shelby County. I have never crossed Party lines in order to please certain power brokers; and I have always stood strong even when I knew that I was in the minority.

Currently our Party has no foothold on the political infrastructure in this county. The heads of our tickets were able to cross party lines and endorse Republican nominees without fear of reprisal. As a result we lost every single race of interest in the past two election cycles. We allowed the competing party to undermine and infiltrate our leadership. We abandoned organized labor, and our leadership has never forced our elected officials to stand firm with the Party when making appointments, procuring contracts and services, and voting on issues important to the people have been loyal to our Party. I propose the following agenda:

As Chairman I will create a labor initiative, that will focus on the support of prevailing wages in local government, and other issues relative to protecting the rights of organized labor. This will be of highest priority.

I will meet with our elected officials, who were elected under the mantle of the Democratic Party and insist that they begin carrying the party platform. This might not be an easy task, however this is essential to the impowerment of our Party.

I pledge to stand firm against any party leader that crosses party lines for the purpose of endorsing Republicans. This must stop.

Under my leadership the party will organize candidate recruitment in order to offer this community the best that the Democrats have to offer. I will not be afraid to ask a candidate to consider his/her real chances in light of the reality of local politics. However, I will also not attack, stifle, or suppress the youth of our party when the seek access and opportunity.

I will marshal the meetings so that they are not disruptive and every measure receives proper consideration.

Finally, I will not let you down. I want to be Chairman. I am ready to serve.

LOOK AT TOWARD THE FUTUREI was not recruited to run for the Chairmanship. I want to be Chairman. When I donated my hard earned dollars to the various Democrats running for office over the past decade, and when I donated money to the Party, I never once had anyone give me my money back and say “you have too much baggage to donate to this party”. When I offered free legal services to various causes throughout this community, I never heard one person say “you have had prior disciplinary actions as a lawyer so we will not accept your services”. When I stood up at the Executive Committee meeting and suggested that we needed to support our nominees in a law suit that took 9 days to try, and thousands of dollars in billable hours, I never heard one Committee Member stand up and question my background or qualifications while I was present and able to respond. Only cowards throw the rock and hide the hand. Its only when I say its my turn to lead this party, that certain forces now suggest that I am undesirable.

I say to each of my detractors, here is the record. Now put your community record against mine, put your agenda against mine, and open your closet like I have, and lets see who should serve as the leader of this party. Some of the people who are hiding from the truth, and seeking party position, voted for Republicans all the way through 2002. Some voted for and openly supported the Republican nominees for Sheriff and Attorney General. Although I am personal friend with many of you, I say that you have abandoned your right to lead our people. Now lets get away from the rock throwing and get to the real issue. You are afraid to have a real Democrat who happens to be Black as your leader. You are afraid that your friendships with the Republican leadership will be exposed and brought to an abrupt end. You are not genuine in your service to this Party.

Now that I have been available to you I hope that those of you who do not know me will catch hold to the vision and attend the caucus on March 31, at Airways Middle School. Join Team Bailey and lets take this party to another level of leadership, and make it a PEOPLE POWERED PARTY.

Did The Citizens Of State Senate District 29 Elect A Drunk To Represent Them?

Last year as the race was on for the District 29 state senate seat,Ophelia Ford was no where to be found. She never made one appearance to promote her platform or ask voters for their vote. Sources close to her camp told me that Ford was in a rehab drying out from a severe drinking problem. Those who are close to Ford will tell you that she has had a drinking problem for a number of years.

Needless to say that the citizens of district 29 elected Ford to the senate based solely on her name being Ford. But Senator Ophelia Ford has proven that she has no business on the senate floor,several of the Shelby County Delegation have stated that she's ajoke and that they have had to come to her aid to make sure that she knew what she was doing when it came to putting a bill together.

Ford has missed 13of the 19 days that the senate has been in regular session. She was present on Wednesday,but only attended one other session,march 8, in the last month. So what does Ford have to say as for as missing being on her job. She says in a statement released today."I regret that I have been ill,and unable to attend some sessions of the State Senate. Unfortunately I am suffering from a severe case of ANEMIA which can be a debilitating illness. I am feeling better today and I'm ready to get to work.I appreciate every one's concern and I look forward to increasing awareness of ANEMIA among Tennesseans".

Is Ophelia well enough to handle the business of the people? Is she a drunk that should be home trying to get off the bottle,or should she just because her name is ford be allowed to stagger blindly in the halls of the state senate. If Ophelia has a problem should the citizens of her district suffer from poor representation? I know some will say that I'm being unfair to Ophelia suggesting that she may be a drunk when she says that she suffers from a severe case of ANEMIA.

So to be fair I went to The National Library of Medicine to get a definition for Ophelia's illness, and here's what it said:

[Causes of anemia in alcoholism]

[Article in Italian]

Garibizzo N.

Alcohol addiction can cause an infinite variety of pathologies but anaemia is one of the commonest clinical phenomena. Megaloblastic, sideroblastic and iron deficiency anaemias are certainly the commonest and best known causes of erythrocyte deficiency. However other rarer conditions also help to reduce the blood mass and should be borne in mind since their diagnosis and treatment can cause problems.

Why Has Sidney Chism Joined Forces With A Child Rapist And An Ambitious Preacher?

Today all delegates with the exception of myself received an anonymous flier that was sent out by Attorney Richard Fields tearing down Javier Bailey with matters concerning his law practice that have been proven to be false. Richard Fields a man according to police reports paid a 16 year old black female to have kinky sex with him,the then minor states that Fields love to be penetrated with dildo's (I wonder how loud he hollered)

Fields has selected Pastor Keith Norman as his choice to become the Chairman of the Shelby County Democratic Party. But why would this "Super freak" chose Norman? What do they have in common? HMMMMM, Some have wondered if Norman may approve of the actions of this white man who has had several black wives,and is the father of several mix children who has a fetish for attacking black men. Does Norman care that Fields seems to have a orgasm every time he attacks Blacks? What kind of preacher would join hands with a molester of a child just to become the party chair?

Is it the same preacher who seems not to care that he has violated his 501C3 status by asking his congregation to support him in his political movement. Is becoming chairman worth this church losing it's tax free status? Doesn't he know that a call has already been made to the IRS concerning his actions?

Dewey Clark the man who is allege to have given Willie Herenton $9,000.00 is also a member of Norman's church. This is the same Dewey Clark who with a good job lived in the basement of former mayor of Atlanta Bill Campbell, why would a man want to live in the basement of another man? Some have wondered if Clark was the boy toy of the former mayor,especially after he got on the witness stand to testify against Campbell and boo-hooed and cried like a little girl professing his love for Campbell. So you add Dewey Clark and Richard Fields along with Keith Norman and what do you get? HMMMMM.

But why has Sidney Chism joined forces with the kinky duo? is it because he wants to control the democratic party so badly that he would get in bed with the devil himself to do it? or does it have to do with the fact that he knows that Javier Bailey is his own man and will not be controlled by him?

The biggest question is why does Keith Norman have the full support of Chism and his cronies who are proud Willie Herenton supporters? It's well known that Willie Herenton does not support the idea of the pastor of Herman Morris becoming party chair,so why is long time herenton friend and confidant Sidney Chism pushing Norman? Does Chism's desire to rule local politics super cede his friendship with the mayor? Is Chism willing to turn on the mayor for Norman's benefit, or is it that he doesn't know how to get out of the mess he's gotten himself in?

Why would a proud black man like Sidney Chism join forces with Richard Fields? It's a proven fact that Fields cares nothing about black men even though he loves black women, so why would Chism turn his back on his blackness and follow in the steps of a rapist and lowlife? Has Chism lost all of his values? If Sidney continues to follow the agenda of Fields, It will appear that Fields has more up his ass than dildo's

Tribute To A Saint

The heavens are rejoicing at the arrival of one of the greatest gospel preachers of all time in the person of Bishop Gilbert Earl Patterson the Prelate of the Churches Of God In Christ International. His sound sermons and his wisdom of God's word will be missed, but God has just plucked a flower from us that belonged to him.

WHO IS GILBERT EARL PATTERSON?

Gilbert Earl Patterson was born September 22, 1939 in the parsonage next door to the Church of God in Christ in Humboldt, Tennessee. He is the son of the late Bishop William Archie Patterson, Sr., and Mary Louise Patterson. He is the brother of the late Elder William Archie Patterson, Jr.; Evangelist Mary Alice Patterson Hawkins; Tennessee 4th Jurisdictional Supervisor of Women Mother Lee Ella Patterson Smith; and Evangelist Barbara Patterson Davis.

He was saved in May of 1951 at the age of 11 at Holy Temple church of God in Christ, 1254 Wilson St., Memphis, Tennessee where Bishop W. A. Patterson, Sr., was Pastor. At that time, a revival was being conducted by Elder Johnny Brown.

In May of 1952, the Patterson family moved to 1695 Chicago Boulevard, in Detroit, Michigan. While in Detroit, at the age of 16, Gilbert Patterson received the Baptism of the Holy Ghost on Sunday night, September 16, 1956 at his father’s church, New Jerusalem Church of God in Christ, 7361 Linwood Avenue. One month later, the Lord called him into the gospel ministry. He preached his first sermon on Tuesday night, January 22, 1957. The sermon text was Isaiah 59:9; his subject was “We Wait For Light, But We Walk In Darkness.” He was licensed by his father in March of 1957 and was ordained by Bishop J. S. Bailey on August 28, 1958.

In Detroit, Gilbert Patterson attended and graduated from Hutchins Intermediate and Central High School. He also attended the Detroit Bible Institute.

As a teenager, Gilbert worked diligently as a choir member, lead singer in the New Jerusalem Ensemble and as a part-time national evangelist. While yet a teenager, he was privileged to speak in the National Holy convocation of the Church of God in Christ and in the International Youth Congress. On two occasions, he was privileged to preach in the presence of Bishop C. H. Mason.

In December of 1961, Gilbert Patterson returned to Memphis to serve as Co-Pastor of Holy Temple Church of God in Christ and to attend Lemoyne College. At that time Holy Temple had 80 adult members and a few children.

From December 1961-June 1964, Holy Temple experienced no growth. However, something happened in June that turned the church around. Elder Gilbert Patterson led the congregation in 3 days and nights of total abstinence fasting and prayer. This was followed in July with a 30-day tent revival which was held two blocks from the church on the corner of Wilson and McLemore. During the revival, 55 new members were added to the church. From that time until the present, God has blessed Gilbert Patterson to bring together large crowds.

In 1965, Elder Gilbert Patterson became known as God’s young Apostle because of his gift to gather large crowds and lead so many to Jesus Christ. At that time he was also talking about establishing missions and organizing churches. He continued as Co-Pastor of Holy Temple and the church experienced tremendous growth between July 1964 and December 1974.

In 1969, following the death of Tennessee Bishop, A. B. McEwen, Sr., a rift began in the Patterson family. Many of the Pastors of West Tennessee wanted Gilbert Patterson’s father, Bishop W. A. Patterson, Sr., to return from Detroit to full time service in Memphis as the Bishop of West Tennessee. Presiding Bishop J. O. Patterson refused, using the Catholic Church as his example. He felt that the Presiding Bishop of the Church of God in Christ should be the Bishop of Memphis just as the Pope is Bishop of Rome.

Gilbert Patterson attempted to champion the cause for his father but failed. During the Convocation of 1974, the General Board supported the Presiding Bishop and was preparing to move against Bishop W. A. Patterson, Sr., and his son to remove them from Holy Temple. In an effort to end the feud and stop any further efforts against his father, Gilbert Patterson resigned from Holy Temple with an effective date of February 23, 1975. In the meantime, Gilbert Patterson purchased and remodeled the old Mt. Veron Baptist Church building at 547 Mississippi Boulevard. At that location he opened Temple of Deliverance, the Cathedral of Bountiful Blessings, March 2, 1975. On that day 436 persons became members of the church. They came from every demonination and religious organization in Memphis. The church was too small from the first day. In less than three years the membership grew to over 2,000, therefore, immediate plans were made to build a larger sanctuary. On October 8, 1978, 3 years and 7 months from the opening, Temple of Deliverance entered its new sanctuary.

At a cost of 1.2 million dollars, it was the first church built by blacks in Memphis at a cost more than a million dollars. That point was noted in the December 7, 1978, issue of Jet Magazine. By 1984, the 1,200 seat sanctuary could no longer contain the 11:00 a.m. worshippers. After adding chairs in the aisles, the crowd frequently overflowed into the fellowship hall downstairs where the worship could be viewed on a closed circuit T.V. screen. On July 5, 1987, Bishop C. D. Owens dedicated the new wing which seated approximately 600.

In September of 1986, during a telephone conversation with his uncle, the Presiding Bishop J. O. Patterson, the Presiding Bishop expressed his desire to see his nephew back as an active member of the Church of God in Christ. As a result of that conversation, Bishop J. O. Patterson, Sr., had Gilbert Patterson’s name added to the General Board’s agenda during the Convocation of 1986. Many of the Board members had waited for this day and had often spoken of Gilbert Patterson’s return. Board members such as O. T. Jones, Jr., F. D. Washington, J. D. Husband, LeRoy Anderson and C. D. Owens were very ardent in their support.

The most vocal was Gilbert Patterson’s lifelong friend, Bishop Chandler D. Owens. He refused to break his friendship with Gilbert Patterson although he was frequently under great pressure to do so.

During the November 1986 General Board meeting, the General Board voted 11 to 0 to invite Gilbert Patterson to come back in the active ministry of the Church of God in Christ as a Jurisdictional Bishop with jurisdiction in Memphis. This meeting was chaired by Bishop L.H. Ford in the absence of Presiding Bishop J. O. Patterson, Sr. This action of the General Board in November 1986 was not executed by Bishop J. O. Patterson, Sr., until January 29, 1988 at the Bishop’s Conference in Jacksonville, Florida.

Bishop G. E. Patterson was elected to the General Board in 1992 and again in 1996. After graciously conceding the last election for Presiding Bishop that he lost by only one vote, he was elected on November 14, 2000 by more than 900 votes.

Hear and see the Bishop one more time http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZrJUexPMBo

Bobby O'Jay Should Have Let "Sleeping Dogs Lie"

Why is radio personality Bobby O'Jay so insecure that he would run to his boss to have him try to remove a story I wrote about him in January of 2006,where after his attack of me on his program where I was not allowed to respond I revealed that his real name is JOE LOUIS JONES and wondered why he was ashamed of his parent given name.

Time has past and I had forgotten about that story,But on yesterday I received a letter from his boss at Clear Channel asking me to do him a favor and remove the story from my archives because Bobby feared for his security. I asked his boss Tim Spencer why was Bobby being so petty and that I had forgotten about the story,Spencer replied that Bobby feared that someone may attack him if they really knew who he was. After I finished laughing I asked Spencer what does Bobby say on air that would make anyone want to harm him,all he has is a limited knowledge of sex and relationships,and everyone knows that Bobby O'Jay is an entertainer not an informer. Spencer stated that Bobby had googled his name and found that my story is the first thing that pops up on him.

I told Spencer if Bobby wants it down so bad let's cut a deal, Give me the noon to 2pm slot, or any slot on DIA for a real talk show. I knew when I made this statement that that would never happen. bobby not only has a fear of his real name but he has a fear of real competition. No matter what one may think of me I know how to make phones ring and bring listeners to a radio station. I spoke with Spencer this evening and of course Bobby said that I will never be allowed on air at DIA. I can accept that,in fact I didn't have Bobby or WDIA on my mine until I was contacted by Spencer. I wondered what brought this concern about such an old article to the forefront,I said it's surely not about his security it has to be something else. And today I found out what it was. But first let me let you view the e-mail from his boss.


Thaddeus,

Got a favor to ask. I don't know the history between you and Bobby O'Jay, but I'm hoping you will do me a favor and remove a blog archive that uses Bobby's real name. I'm hoping it's not a big deal since the column is over a year old. You may not agree, but I understand his concern over security. Especially when that page is prominently displayed when you Google Bobby O'Jay.

http://www.thaddeusmatthews.com/2006/01/what-is-joe-louis-jones-aka-bobby-ojay.html

Lemme know..
Thanks,

Tim




Tim Spencer
Dir of Programming
Clear Channel Memphis
2650 Thousand Oaks Blvd.
Memphis, TN 38138
(901) 259-6413


Today I received a second e-mail that makes me understand why Bobby was so concerned about my story on him coming up on him. This e-mail was from Kacey Jones his 28 year old daughter, who apparently was trying to find out about her daddy and his career. She was upset with my revealing his real name, but she also spoke of her relationship with him. Here's that e-mail:


Kacey Jones to me
show details Mar 20 (12 hours ago)

Good Afternoon Mr. Matthews,What an interesting surprise to run across your blog page this afternoon while looking for some information on my father Joe Louis Jones or as the public would prefer to call him "Bobby O' Jay".It's been some time and I'm quite removed from the state of things, especially politics in Memphis. Your page is quite informative, pretty comprehensive, and I'll even add your humor is well, at times hilarious. While it was interesting to go through blogs about the Mayor and Janice Fullylove and MLGW and those downright nasty one's about my dad, I found it rather disappointing.I am by no means a saint and I applaud your efforts on bringing the truth to public, but I don't agree with how you choose to do it. I noticed that going through the pages on your website that the majority of your negative comments are directed at African-Americans in office, running for office, or
in the media.The truth is great, but respectful truth is always better. In your efforts to make others look bad, you in turn look horrible and non-credible as well.My father, though his name is public has a right to keep his name private, just as anyone else may want to. From the little I do remember about times at home with my father, I understand the importance and the safety of being able to keep "the name your mama gave you" private, especially when you are a somewhat controversial figure. I am not sticking up for this man in any fashion, except as a human being. He was not a good father to my brothers and sister and I (there are four of us, who have a different mother than Sharon whom my father was married to for 16 years). He isn't a man I am proud to call my father, however he is yet a man, who is in fact an entertainer (not a politician) and has been all of my 28 years of living and then some who just
like most people - do their jobs to provide a life worth living. I'm sure my dad lies awake alot of nights, not able to sleep because he's been a lousy dad, public servant and husband, not only to my mom, but my stepmother as well. But, while you are on your throne believing you are ousting those doing wrong, you should not be able to sleep most nights either, knowing that you not only brought unnecessary information, but at times deceitful and hurtful and damaging information to the public. This ruins families and people and most of all a black community that is constantly struggling to come together.The truth is one thing - Highly opinionated comments are another.Keep sincerely working for the community and hopefully one day Memphis will see something positive coming not only from your mouth, but more from the works you do and maybe the next time I run across your name will be when you are in fact elected
to public office, especially since you are so concerned about the community.With much respect,Kacey JonesMilwaukee, WI


Even with the fact that Bobby has attacked me on his show and does not want my name mentioned on WDIA, He could have called me,and like men we could have talked over our differences but he chose to get someone else involved. I don't know if he thought that I would be impressed with his white boss calling me or not,But as black men we should have been able to get pass radio rivalry. I have always used my real name in radio because its the name that my Mother, Great-grand Mother and my Grand Aunt gave me. Maybe I will never be on a WDIA, but I will never settle for just being and entertainer. Black radio should be the stage to inform the black community to keep them aware of the plight of our race and to use the airwaves to get out information that will make us a better people. Sorry Bobby but you should have told your daughter who you really are and left me out of it.

How Far Will Chumney Go?

Many in the City of Memphis are upset that the New York Times is displaying the dirty laundry of the city in reference to MLGW. But how did this major newspaper pick up on small town politics? Sources are saying that this is the work of mayoral candidate Carol Chumney. Chumney was the only council person mentioned in the article, and she was seen passing documents to the reporter at last weeks MLGW board meeting.

Is Chumney so desperate to become mayor that she will do anything to become mayor? There are many in the city that believe that Chumney is not strong enough to become mayor and that much of her time is spent grandstanding behind a TV camera. There is also the concern that the selection of the Glanker, Brown law firm as the firm selected by Tom Marshall places her in a direct conflict of interest since she at one time was employed by the firm.

The call by Chumney for the council to vote on Joseph Lee's resignation in two weeks is a poor attempt at posturing. Lee's resignation was rejected by the mayor,which makes it null and void at this point. Along with the fact that Lee would have to resign all over again for a resignation to be considered. Even if she could act on his former resignation,it would take 11 votes by the council to remove Lee as President of MLGW. And 11 votes she knows she will not receive.

Two weeks ago Councilman E.C. Jones tried to get a motion to try and oust Lee and Chumney refused to vote on it,so why now does she want to try to remove Lee? because many whose votes she wants were disturbed at the position she took at that time and now to position herself into a better light with those who support her she's making an attempt at something that she knows will not pass.

Today's council meeting was a side show,that in some cases violated the City Charter. Tom Marshall made it very clear that the questions that Saul Belz wanted to ask were his questions. Many on the council also made it very clear that the investigation was not approved by the body,but was done solely by Marshall. While I may agree that MLGW may need new leadership, I believe like Chumney Marshall is posturing, and his concern may be to see if white voters will call for him to run for mayor.

City Hall Receives A Letter Of Threat

Today at the City Council Meeting A letter was received from a James Gregory that has put City Hall on a security alert. Here's what Gregory had to say:

To Whomn It May Concern


Under the Constitution of the United States I have the freedom to CHOOSE and the City of Memphis does not like that. TOO BAD! I had plans to try to find a way to work out our differences but that just will not happen. On Sunday March 11th 2007,I was stopped again by two white police officers that wanted nothing more than to waste my time and abuse their position. I warned you people;andI have tried to keep things quiet. NOT ANYMORE! Between the Death threats and the constant harassment from the Memphis Government,I will be asking for a meeting with a Federal Judge and I will move forward with my plans for an all out war. I promised you people two years ago what would happen and I am now acting on my promise. In the event of my untimely death this will not be dropped and the FBI will be dealing with any act towards me. If you people so much as stop me for anything I will return to that judge and add more charges of harassment against you. Make no mistake,joke about this if you want,and let that arrogant ass of a mayor make jokes if he wants,but I guarantee your days of being HITLER are now over. I will get my two minutes on nightly news,and all around the Globe to show how evil the American Government of Memphis,TN is,was and would have been




James Gregory


Whats your thoughts on this letter, He has to be crazy to sign his name to this. Is this the new terrorist?

Has City Court Clerk Thomas Long Cut A Deal With Janis Fullilove To Keep Her From Running Against Him?

In 2003 City Court Clerk Thomas long narrowly kept his job,he defeated long time radio personality Janis Fullilove by just 585 votes,And had it not started to rain that day Janis would more than likely be the present court clerk. Janis has let it be known since that time that she would seek to defeat Long this year, which has caused some worry from Long.

In December I received a call from someone close to her camp who stated that she had given them a call stating that Long wanted to meet with her concerning not running for the clerk seat seat but maybe running for a council seat. I'm told that Fullilove met with Long against the wishes of her long time advisers, the Infamous Grant Brothers, who have dropped her as a person that they politically associate with.

The very strong rumor on the streets is that a deal has been cutted an that she will not run against long for the clerk seat, but has been advised by Long to run for the City Council. It was thought at first that she would run for the Super District seat presently held by Rickey Peete, But as of late the talk is that she plans to run for the district 4 seat which will be vacant due to Deadrick Britteum not running.

But this can't be true because for her to run for the district 4 seat that would mean that she would have to lie about where she actually lives,and surely a person who sits on the charter commission trying to change a system that has been ran by lying poli-trick-ans wouldn't herself be guilty of lying to the people.

You see even though she's registered to vote at 1810 Foster which is in the district, She lives at 3320 Morningview which is not in the district. The 1810 Foster address is in the name of her ex husband Emory Gordon who is the father of Janeen, Janis's daughter who really lives at the address. The 3320 Morningview address is in the name of Janis Chalmers, Chalmers is her present married name. It appears that Janis is registered to vote on Foster to be able to make people think that she really lives in the district,which she does not.

In reading the Memphis Charter commission website I found something of interest in her bio: A mother of two children, Janeen Gordon-Batiste, a morning radio personality at K97 FM and Shamala Pace, she's also the grandmother of Taylor Rachel Pace, and, Jakobe' Zacharrius Pace. Janis is a member of Christ Missionary Baptist Church, pastored by Gena Stewart.. She's the loving wife, of Vernon Chalmers. What I found strange with this is, if this statement is true why is her husband Vernon Chalmers and Shamala Pace registered to vote on Morningview while she's registered on Foster?

No matter what deal has been cut with Long Janis needs to do the right thing,RUN IN THE DISTRICT SHE LIVES IN because I hear that if she decides to play tricks and games with the community, there are those prepared to tell what really happened at WLOK when she was fired. Something about.......We'll save that for now, because I believe that Janis will do the right thing

It's Time For Joe To Go

The citizens of Memphis and Shelby County no longer have any trust in the leadership of MLGW,the utility company that is owned by the rate payers have seen how Joseph Lee and his staff have allowed thee rules to be broken for poli-trick-ans who run up a tab of $16,000.00 while the average Joe loses his service for nickle and dimes. Joseph Lee has admitted that he played a role in allowing Edmund Ford to have free services, he has also admitted the policies of MLGW have been violated. For this reason it's time for Joe to Go.

While the investigation of Lee started By Tom Marshall may not have been voted on by the council its time that the council have a backbone and do the right thing and remove Lee. This council knew when they allowed his appointment to go forth that he was ill-prepared for the job, they allowed a person who had screwed up the finances of the City of Memphis to take over a $1.8 billion dollar corporation, and give him a $50,000 per year raise.

Because of the cowardliness of this council they allowed Willie Herenton to force feed Lee on this community,and for that they should be ashamed. But now it's time to hold them accountable,they have the power according to the City Council to remove Lee whether or not Herenton likes it or not. With 11 votes they can start to bring trust back to the leadership of this city. But I expect the black council members to continue to "Kiss ass" and protect the "Black Man", while ignoring the crys of the community. The only black councilman that will vote to remove Lee will be Myron Lowery. I hope That E.C. Jones on tomorrow makes the motion again to remove Lee. Edmund Ford if he has any sense of pride will recuse himself from the vote, but I doubt that he will.

This community needs to serve notice on Barbara Holt-Ware, Rickey Peete, Edmund Ford, Joe Brown, Dedrick Britteum, And the other lady I can't even think of her name that if you don't do the right thing now we will do the right thing later and vote your sorry asses out.

Scam Or Need?

This afternoon I was driving up Elvis Presley,and as I approached Winchester I noticed a woman,a man, and a small child standing beside a stroller in front of the Exxon on that corner. The woman and the man both were holding signs with bible scriptures on them with the sign that the woman was holding also saying "Homeless". As people passed them some were giving them donations,this was also happening on the Exxon lot.

The light was green and I went through the light but decided to turn around to see if there was anything I could do to help. I pulled onto the Exxon lot and asked the woman to come over, I ask what was her need. The woman identified herself as Elisa Planellas,the man as her husband Roberto,She stated that the child was two years old. She told me that her husband was Cuban and that they were homeless.She also stated that her husband was to have been deported in 2005 but the government hadn't given him any money to return to Cuba.

Apparently Roberta jumped in the ocean in 1994 with a banana and three tire tubes to swim the 75 miles to America, but was picked up by the Coast Guard. Elisa stated that she met her husband in 2003 in Overton Park and fell in love and got married. As we talked she told me that her husband didn't speak but a little English,but I noticed that when I asked certain questions his ears would perk to attention. I asked her why she wasn't working,she stated that when she had her baby that it messed her insides up and made her disable. I went on to ask had she applied for assistance she replied no. When I started asking her about why her able bodied husband wasn't working, he walked over and showed me papers from immigrations showing that he was illegal for someone whose being deported to have a job.

By this time my gut tells me something is wrong with this story,so I asked where had they been living since there marriage in 2003, She replied "in tents and hotels" So I asked this homeless couple where they were standing now, Elisa points and says "The Scottish Inn" which was roughly 100 yards away. I think to myself how does a homeless couple with a baby afford the Scottish Inn? I ask Elisa if she had family here in Memphis,she says yes in North Memphis on Alameda Street, But stated that her family didn't want anything to do with her. I asked about her mother,she stated that her mother's name is Elter Carter and lives on Jewel Street but she can't live with her mother either.

By now I smell scam, so I tell her I'm going to make sure she gets what she needs.i ask for her ID and write down all her info. As I leave the couple they decide to leave there hustle and head back to the hotel,I get there before them and go in an speak to the manager who tells me that the couple has been there for two nights and had paid for tonight at a rate of $59.00 per night. $59.00 for a family who has no car,pushes their belonging on the stroller made for two. just didn't set right with me. Also her jean skirt was ironed, the sandals she had on were fairly new, and her fingernails had a nice coat of clear fingernail polish on them. for a homeless man his clothing had no dirt and no wrinkles, Now I knew I had to find out the truth, So I came home and do what I do well,research.

The homeless Elisa Nicole Planellas is also Elisa Nicole Anthony, There is no record of a marriage license in Shelby County, but she does have a business license issued to Elisa Planellas on April 4,2004 with the name of her business being "Chi-Town Exclusives" with the address of 2174 Alameda. As for Roberto he has a criminal record going back to 1998 which includes solicitation to commit a felony, assault, and violation of probation.

This couple is a couple of scam artist using a child to help them in their hustle. Many times you want to want to help someone on the streets who appears to be in need,but you just can't anymore,its sad but many low lifes would rather prey on those who believe that it's right to help the less fortunate. As for Elisa and Roberto their spree of preying on the community may soon come to a end, Roberta Planellas has an active warrant for his arrest,in fact it's warrant #6000938 issued January 10,2006 for assault -offensive contact. Maybe the police will go by the Scottish Inn on Elvis Presley and check out room 108

Congressman Steve Cohen Gets Bloody For One Whomn He Serves

This morning while driving towards the Downtown school,Congressman Steve Cohen and his assistant Randy Wade were stopped at a red light at Poplar and Tucker. The light turned green and the car ahead of them entered the intersection and was struck by a car rushing to make it through the light. This accident involved three cars and serious injuries.

Instead of telling Wade to drive on so that they would be on time to read Dr.Seuss to the waiting children at the school,Cohen dialed 911 and told Wade "let's get out and help these people" The Congressman and Wade got out and went over to a car where a young lady named "Cookie" was bleeding from a head wound. The Congressman and Wade made sure the young lady was alive and alert and didn't allow her to move until medics arrived. After the Congressman saw that everyone was fine with spots of "Cookie's" blood on his shirt the congressman went on to read to the waiting children. Finally a congressman that doesn't mine getting bloody for the people he serves.

Coming Tonight:If Ford Pushed Lee Through To Get Free MLGW,Would He Do The Same Thing To Get Free Rent?

Since some are saying that Edmund Ford pushed for the selection of Joseph Lee to become president of MLGW,Did he cut a deal with Dennis Churchwell the owner of the property that Ford's business is located to get free Rent? It is known that he pushed for the zoning of Churchwell's business in objection of some other Council members. Plus he did not tell the council that Churchwell was his landlord,which was a conflict of interest. Tonight I will also prove that there is a connection between Dennis Churchwell and Joe Cooper

What Do You Think?

Do you really think that Joseph Lee gave Edmund Ford free Utilities for his push to get him appointed as President of MLGW? How much of the blame goes to the City Council for appointing someone to be president who had no experience in the field of utilities at all? Will MLGW cost Herenton the election?

Did David Upton Get The Ups On Sidney Chism?

It was surprising on last Saturday When political whore and activist David Upton gave me a call to discuss how great a guy pastor Keith Norman was, Norman along with Javier Bailey are running for the chairmanship of the Shelby County Democratic Party I found this very strange since Upton who has been a friend of Javier Bailey for nearly 30 years would call me when he like myself is suppose to be a part of the Bailey camp.

Upton stated to me that he was calling in behalf of Norman and asked me to remove a story I had wrote concerning Norman being supported by child molester Richard Fields. I told Upton that once I write something it does not come down, and that no one tells me what I can cannot say. Javier Bailey had just left the country that morning and Jay and I had spoken in detail about his race prior to his leaving so there was no need for Upton to call me, And he said nothing to me about Upton giving me a call, And why would Upton wait until Bailey had left town to call me and ask for a pardon for Norman?

After I told Upton that I would not remove the story that questioned why a man of God would associate with the likes of Fields who according to a police report had sex with a female minor and had that minor stick dildos up his ass, he trys extortion stating that Norman had enough delegates that even if he did not run to swing those votes to Sidney Chism or some other faction. Again I told him that I didn't give a damn what Norman did Once a post is up it's up. I told him to have Norman call me himself, which in two minutes after I hung up from Upton he did.

I spoke with Norman who stated the same things that Upton had said, He also stated that he wanted to meet with Jay to see what could be worked out,and that perhaps he would full out of the race if Bailey would give him what he wanted. Norman wants to be the fund raiser and treasurer of the party. Norman also asked me to remove the post stating that his Mama was getting calls and that some of his members were concerned about their 501c3 status. I told Norman that the post would not come down. I asked him about how he had been chosen by Sidney to run against Bailey, He stated that he had never had a set down with Chism,which I found out later in the week to be a lie.

But what shocked me even more was the fact that he stated that Bailey's friend of all these years had come to him in December along with John Freeman to ask him to get in the race. This proves that Upton was a spy in Bailey's camp all along and trying to cut a deal for himself. He knew that with Chism backing Norman that there was a chance that he could win,and then Norman would be beholding to him for bringing information from Bailey's camp that helped his win. In case Bailey was strong enough to pull his win off without Chism then Bailey would never know how he had been betrayed and perhaps give him a role in the party.

Upton who has no love for Chism just wants to be able to say that he had a role to play in whoever becomes chairman. Even though it was him that got Norman in the race he knows that he has no power or influence so he would set back and let Chism use his faction to try and defeat Bailey and if that happened he would try to cancel out Chism with Norman to gain influence and a position within the party.

While Sidney was thinking that he was controlling the Norman race,Upton was pulling his strings. Upton knew that Norman was anti-Herenton and the pastor of Herman Morris which would make Chism look bad in the eyes of Willie Herenton. How could a long time friend and confidant of the mayor place someone over the party that would push for the election of Morris as mayor?

Upton was using this scheme to discredit Chism with the mayor and to provide a place for himself if Bailey could not pull his win off. Chism, Norman, and Bailey have all been played by Upton. So what happens now? Bailey is on to him now an no longer will allow him to be a part of his team. Chism has never had any love for him and will most likely pull back from Norman, Which leaves Upton and Norman together on their own.

The good pastor who is having some problems with some of his members who are concerned about their 501C3 status needs to get out of politics and stick to preaching,because if he stays in he must be prepared for some of the things that Upton has shared with others to come out. The information that Upton has brought forth has been checked out and much of it is true, like a very embarrassing situation that happened on the campus of Morehouse College.

The pastor must also remember that his inviting his church members to take part in his election is a violation of his church's tax free status, and that every member who shows up at the Convention plays a role in the lost of that status. Some are even questioning his relationship with Dewey Clark who is a member of his church who was living in the basement of the former mayor of Atlanta Bill Campbell who got on the witness stand against Campbell and cried telling him how much he loved him. This is also the same guy that was supposed to have given Willie Herenton $9,000.00. Pastor Norman is being the chair of the party worth losing your church over,Upton has nothing to lose,But you have everything to lose.

Signs Are Beginning To Bloom To OUST Willie Herenton

The sign fairy is striking again and this time signs reminding the citizens of memphis that it's time to "OUST HERENTON" are beginning to pop up around the city. The fairy is also placing signs on the interstate and street corners. The singed started appearing around the area in which Willie lives. there are sign at Raines and Third that will come down tomorrow, But I will be out with camera in hand looking at catch Willie people from attacking,But you know that that will not be a real fight.

The sign fairy is working as we speak, at third and Poplar at the Shelby County Election you will see the handy work of the fairy.Join in and work to oust Willie/

There Is No City Council Investigation Of Joseph Lee Going On

I waited for the so called mainstream media to say it but it seems they're not,So i'll say it, THERE IS NO CITY COUNCIL INVESTIGATION OF JOSEPH LEE GOING ON. This mornings Commercial Appeal headline "Lee won't aid council probe" is totally wrong because the Memphis City Council never voted to have an investigation of Lee. The actions taking place is the work of Council Chair Tom Marshall whose using his authority as chair to extend the personnel of the council staff.

It was Marshall who hired Saul Belz(Close friend of Richard Fields)and called for an investigation after the FBI had already started one. Without a vote of the council Marshall is acting on his own, and seeing that the council has no authority to do anything after the investigation the hiring of Belz and other outside attorneys is a waste of taxpayers money. It is totally certain that should Marshall attempt to try to use the council to oust Lee he does not have enough votes to get the job done.

Can Marshall's lawyers come up with anything different than what the FBI can come up with? MLGW has acknowledge that they violated their policies in allowing Edmund Ford to be placed on a list that he should not have be placed on. Lee has also taken credit for allowing this violation of the public trust to take place,So what is belz and Marshall going to get from their investigation?

While I totally disagree with the actions of Lee and the unfair policies of MLGW, If the FBI has an investigation going on and he has appeared before a federal grand jury that has the power to lock him up if he lies why should he be a party to Marshall who himself should be investigated for the millions that he has taken of taxpayers money through Memphis City Schools.

Why is it that Memphis City Schools has refused to give up the information on how much Marshall has been paid over the last 20 years? The School system is in violation of the Tennessee Open Records Act,And face a lawsuit being filed against them for not providing this public information. What is there to hide that Renee Malone of the Communication Department of MCS who I submitted a request in writing to two months ago has not supplied that information or returned my calls. It seems that the attention on the misdeeds of Edmund Ford has allowed the public to forget about Tom Marshall and former County Commissioner Bruce Thompson and the monies they receive to build schools.

This post is not to take up for Joseph Lee but to set the record straight,the investigation that every one is talking about could only be a council investigation if the City Council votes for an investigation and they did not so what we have is Tom Marshall using Richard Fields best friend to launch an investigation that the Fed's have already launched at the taxpayer's expense.

Where Is Ophelia?

Where is State Senator Ophelia Ford? The candidate you found no need to campaign and ask for vote ,but thought that her name was all that was needed to get elected is missing in action. Ford has only been present 1 day in the last 3 weeks on her job,which means that the citizens of her district have no representation.

But where is the senator? calls have been made to both her Memphis and Nashville offices with no success in making contact. Last year when she couldn't be found it was reported by sources close to the Ford family that she was in rehab driving out. The citizens of her district only elected her because her name is Ford not because they felt that she would go a good job.

Willie And His Band Of Thieves Know What Happened To The Missing Floor

Willie Herenton and his band of thieves never planned to spend the $20,000,000 they received from the federal government on a garage for the public that consisted of a "intermodal transfer facility".Herenton,Jim Rout, and the members of the PBA which were all handpicked by Herenton and Rout intentionally defrauded the federal government,because they knew at the time they requested the funds to build the garage that they all ready had a contract in place to give Michael Heisley all the earnings from the garage.

There is no doubt that a crime has been committed,but it's also apparent that a massive cover up is also taking place that may go all the way to Washington. In reading the investigative report of Dennis F.Dycus of the State Comptroller's office I read one of the most profound pieces of bullshit I ever read. The report implies that crimes have taken place but does not call for action to be taken against guilty parties.

The first thing that jumped out at me in reading the report was the very first sentence,"We have completed our investigative audit,of SELECTED RECORDS, of the Memphis Intermodal Transit Facility". My question is why were just selected records investigated and others left out? Does the cover up include officials of the state.

We know that a contract had been signed prior to requesting the federal funds giving him the right to all earnings from a garage to be built. We Know the funds that were requested a year after the contract was signed was for a NON-PROFIT garage and intermodal transit facility. We Know that the request for the $20,000,000 was made for non-profit funds to build the facility that ended up going to Michael Heisley for profit, which is a crime within itself. We know that the plans called for a 1800 car garage with 6 floors,that ended up being a 1500 car garage with 5 floors. We know that the drawings for the 6 floor garage are missing(All but for one plan that they didn't know exist). We know that someone had to change those plans,and whoever gave the okay to change the plans and received the federal funds to build a 6 floor 1800 car garage has committed fraud. So since we know all this why isn't the state calling for indictments?

Lets take this a step farther.Based on the plans calling for a 1800 car garage that would consist of a "intermodal transit facility" the federal government gave the $20,000,000 that would also relocate a state road, the relocation of another road.an entry plaza,and a MATA ticket office. The reconstructed road was to be Beale Street alley. The MATA Transit Operations Plan declared that about 74 buses per day would use the the road,However MATA officials acknowledged according to the report that the road was to narrow for regular bus traffic, therefore MATA runs no bus routes through Beale Street Alley. If the mayor and his band of thieves has intentions of following the proposed plan for an intermodal facility, why wasn't the Alley or some other road designed for buses?

When the story broke last year concerning the missing floor and the missing money Heisley and the Grizzlies acted as though they didn't know what happened. But they were totally aware of what happened. MATA officials told the auditors for the state that in a meeting with Grizzlies representatives on August 26, 2005 they were told that all the parking spaces had been sold,and that their operating agreement with the city and county did not mention either MATA or intermodal parking,and that MATA would be required to enter into a lease agreement that included upkeep cost,such as insurance,janitorial and employee parking. So for Heisley to say that he didn't know what happened is a lie.

It does not take a rocket scientist to figure out that a crime has taken place,and that a cover up is also in effect. There are those who preparing to submit documentation to U.S. Attorney David Kustoff and prepared also to take this matter to Washington if he refuses to move on some who may be his friends.Doing the next few weeks I will be bringing you information on "The Crime At Garage Gate" This story is just the tip of the iceberg.

With sole contract signing power for the City of Memphis there is no doubt that Willie Herenton knows what happen to the missing floor and the missing drawings. And because of his contract signing power there is no doubt that he has plated a role in this crime. Will the citizens of Memphis give him 4 more years of a crime spree?

Whats that noise I hear?........DOT,DOT,DOT,TAP,TAP,TAP

Do You Care If Edmund Ford Gets Cut Off Or Not?

City Councilman Edmund Hull Ford has until March 27, to pay MLGW $13,319 or be cut off. Ford's home address is current but the large balance is on his Funeral home and another business in his name on the same Whitehaven property. Will Ford be able to come up with the money or will MLGW put him out of business,or should I say will Ford allow himself to be put out of business for not paying his bill?How do you feel about Ford and his bill, Do you care if he's cut off or not? do you think that Ford just had a string of bad luck or that he's a corrupt poli-trick-an that was trying to get over on the community?

Is The City About To Go Black?

Employees within MLGW want you to know that as of Monday the 19th that there's a new cut off plan going into effect.Sources within the company had been instructed by management that as of April 1, that all customers with a balance of $400.00 would be cut off, But according to these sources they have been told that as of Monday the cut offs will start.

The employees state that the policy had been to not cut off good paying customers who had a balance of less than $400.00,But since the Edmund Ford Special Treatment story broke MLGW has decided to cut everybody that has a outstanding balance. The employees have also heard that MLGW wants to outsource the customer service department and that the company is trying to make this department look bad by changing the rules without letting the public know so that when the cutoffs start it will appear to be the fault of customer service.

These very same employees believe that Joseph Lee was placed at MLGW to screw up the company so that Willie Herenton's plan of selling the company would become attractive, both to a buyer and to the citizens. I wonder if they will cut off all the city properties that have an outstanding balance? Has the Cook Convention center paid it's balance? Has the Memphis Housing Authority properties that were thousands of dollars behind pay their balance? Has Autozone paid their $47,000 balance that they were 30 days pass due on several weeks ago? If what the employees say is true it could get very dark around the city real soon.

John Willingham Tells Of How Willie Herenton And Jim Rout Took Non-Profit Funds From The State An Gave Those Funds To Michael Heisley To Make A Profit

Even though former Commissioner John Willingham is not considered to be a front runner in the race for mayor of Memphis,When you sat down with him you will find that he has probadly the keenest mind in local politics. He can rattle off numbers and dates concerning local issues unlike any other and he a debate Herenton,Chumney, and Morris would find it very hard to hand up to his knowledge.

This knowledge is what has many power broker including members of his party troubled about his race for mayor,because they know that he knows better than anyone other than the guilty parties what truly happen to the missing floor at the FEDEX FORUM GARAGE. Willingham has the knowledge and documentations that prove that political corupption has taken place at the Forum and that Willie Herenton along with former County mayor Jim Rout played a role. And if Willingham is able to get his message out of what happened and how it happened he could very well raise in the mayoral ratings.

I sat down with the man I call John this afternoon to discuss what happened at the Forum,I will have to give you this information in doses because he gets real deep.There is no doubt that a criminal act has taken place and that there is a cover up taking place to hide what happened to the missing floor of the garage,and how a planned 1800 car garage turned into a facility for just 1500 cars. Also we will discuss how the city asked TDOT for $25,000,000.00 for a non-profit program that has turned into a for-profit venture for Michal Heisley.

Many in this community are unaware that a portion of every car rental fee in Shelby County goes to Heisley,Along with a portion of every dollar that is spent on a hotel or motel. $2.5 million dollars goes to Heisley and the Grizzlies for 25 years from MLGW which took place while Herman Morris was President. It is known that Heisley has first right of refusal on any shows thats planned for the Pyramid or Coliseum. Our Poli-trick-an signed off on giving away the city while there was still a debt owed on the Pyramid. And all this for a team who can't even play basketball.

In May of 2001 a verbal agreement and a letter of intent was given to Heisley from the City of Memphis and Shelby County. This contract was first handled by the law firm of Less,Getz, and Lipman, but was later turned over to Stan Meadows attorney for Heiley and the Grizzlies. On Dec.1,of 2001 a Use and Operations agreement" was made giving Heisley the right to "All Monies And Earning Incurred,Including Any and All Events Along With All Earnings From the Parking Garage". The earnings that Heisley expected to make from the garage was $3.7 million dollars a year.

On March 15,2002 a letter was sent to Bruce Saltsman Sr. of TDOT from Willie herenton and Jim Rout requesting $25,000,000.00 to fund a NON-PROFIT garage. This garage was to have 6 floors that would hold 1800 cars. The garage was to be a intermodial facility where people could park FREE and catch a bus to travel around downtown.

On May 15,2002 a 100% design and construction drawing was signed by Elleby Beckett which showed 6 floors, May of 2003 was the last time those drawings were ever seen. The drawings disappeared from the Memphis Shelby County Code Enforcement office. All the drawings showing 6 floors instead of 5 are missing and the parties involved think that they have gotten away with this criminal act, But what they need to wonder is is there a drawing that got away, I know but I'm not telling.

What the citizens of Memphis and Shelby County must look at is the criminal acts that both Herenton and route had to play a role in,First how could they ask the state for $25,000,000.00 for the funding of a non-profit garage, when they knew that a year earlier that they had signed a contract with Heisley to build the garage and give him all the monies that came from the parking facility. How could the two mayors take non-profit funds from the state and turn those funds into a profit making venture for Heisley. Not only did they deceive the state as to what was to be built, they took state money under false pretenses.

But the biggest question is WHO CHANGED THE PLANS AND DRAWINGS? the decision to change the plans had to be made by a very high official. Even if the PBA made the change Herenton and Route had to sign off,and in the County's case County Commissioners had to be aware,Why? because while the City of Memphis mayor has unlimited contract signing power, the County Mayor can only sign up to $50,000.00. So someone knows who made the changes,And those changes had to be okayed by Willie Herenton and Jim Rout.

Willie Herenton knows what happens to the missing floor and the missing $20,000,000.00 and the citizens of this community should be outraged that he has not been indicted along with Jim Rout. It is no doubt that there has been a criminal act committed and that a coverup has taken place. I am also aware that John Willingham met with Myron Lowery and showed him information concerning the Forum and asked for his help. Lowery sent a letter to U.S.Attorney David Kustoff on March 6,2007 telling him of his meeting with Willingham and requested that he contact Willingham and look at the information that he has.

John Willingham may not be the choice for mayor for many,but he's the only one who has been fighting for several years to expose the corruption that has and is taking place in local government. Chumney talked about an investigation but did nothing, Herman Morris agreed to give Heisley $2.5 million a year for 25 years. So when you weight out whose really fighting for the people what do you get?

Republicans Beware!!!!

At one time I thought that republicans were smart,but they keep getting conned by the biggest political whore in Memphis,Richard Mack. Mack goes to republicans who he knows need and want black votes and lies to them that he has the influence with black ministers and groups that will give them their support.

Richard Mack tricks these dummies into giving him money to get the black vote but he never delivers. Mack has worked in the campaigns of Terry Roland who he lied to and told him that his house had burned down. He told Roland that he needed $500.00 which Roland gave to him,several weeks later I guess that Mack had forgotten what lie he had told to Roland told him again that his house had burned down. Terry at this point quickly disassociated himself from this shyster.

He has also worked in the campaigns of John Willingham, and he even had Mark White who ran for congress believing that he could bring him the black vote,which we know did not happen. Most recently he convinced attorney Larry Parrish that he could bring him blacks votes in his race against Beverly Marrero. Parrish received less than 1% of the black vote,And I'm hearing that Mack got him to purchase a organ for a church.

Republicans this is a warning what you think is a "Super Negro" is a "Super Fraud" he has no influence with black ministers and uses your party as a con scheme to get money. No black poli-trick-an uses him at all. Because he knows that many of you are willing to pay to get black support he uses you. BEWARE OF RICHARD MACK because like a pimp working an whore that's all he got MACK, Don't be his next trick.

Who Should Get Out?

With both Carol Chumney and Herman Morris in the race for mayor they will be pulling from the same support base which will split the Anti-herenton vote giving Willie Herenton a win. Should one of these candidates get out of the race? If the ultimate concern is to get Willie out should one of these candidates check their ego at the door and see which of the two has a better chance of defeating the current mayor?

Then there is the factor of John Willingham who will get some vote even if it's small so when you add Willingham plus Chumney plus Chumney you get three candidates who help Willie remain in office. So who do you think should get out of the race Morris or Chumney? who do you think has the better chance of winning and why? Whose the most winnable candidate,and if A.C. Wharton gets in the race does any one else stand a chance?

Radio Talk Show Host Wants Shep Wilbun To Run For Mayor.

As I listened to radio talk show host Jennings Bernard this afternoon, his show was about finding someone to run for mayor of Memphis that was not the same old recycled poli-trick-an. It became very apparent that his choice for mayor was Shep Wilbun.Many of his listeners went along with his idea to support Wilbun and to bring from the dead the "People's Convention" which was the rocket that put Herenton in office.

Why does Bernard want Shep who he stated that he would contact this evening to run for mayor? I don't know but I think that the only thing that Shep would do is farther split the black vote and guarantee Herenton another 4 years. I don't believe that Wilbun could raise enough money to be considered a serious candidate, plus he would not get 5% of the white vote.

Many still believe that Shep Wilbun could be indicted in the "Tennessee Waltz" sting which started at Juvenile Court while Wilbun was clerk. Records show that Michael Hooks Sr would not vote for Wilbun who was a County Commissioner to become the clerk unless he gave his son Michael Hooks Jr a $60,000 a year job or a $60,000 contract. Hooks Jr. did receive the $60,000 contract.

With Herman Morris already in the race,Wilbun would only split the anti-Herenton vote among blacks. With Carol Chumney and any other candidate pulling from the same numbers Willie Herenton would no doubt remain in office. Shep Wilbun has had his political shot at the mayor's office and any bid by him would be recycling another failure by him.

No one knows any better how to make talk show phones ring than me, and it's my belief that Jennings push of Shep is talk show hype. Bernard and I are friends but I can't agree that Shep Wilbun should run for mayor,But I can't blame him for using the idea as a phone ringing tool.

Speaking with Jennings this morning (Wednesday) he did speak with Wilbun,And he stated that Wilbun stated that if $100,000 can be raised by June he would strongly consider running. Jennings also stated that he had spoke with 10 preachers who promised to give $1,000 towards Wilbun's campaign.

Save Us AC Please!!!!

The city is buzzing over the report that Shelby County Mayor A.C. Wharton may consider running for mayor of Memphis. It's being reported by News Channel 3 that both county and city leaders have asked Wharton to run. The station also reported that polls show that Wharton is the only most likely person able to defeat Willie Herenton.

It is my belief that the entry of Wharton into the City Mayor's job will cancel out all other candidates. The reason that Herman Morris has been able to have any appeal is because he is the the only candidate that appears to have the right support including the Republican Party to be Willie. But It's well known that MLGW will be a factor in his bid for the office, and with the feelings that the public has now for the utility company this could be his down fall.

While Carol Chumney has been vocal on many issues,there are many who feel that she does not have what it takes to be mayor. Many have jumped on her bandwagon simply because she was the first out the gate and gives the community over Herenton. While she was the first out the gate we have yet to hear her present what her platform for service will be.

A.C. Wharton entry into the race would give a feeling of true defeat of Herenton. Wharton would receive a large block of votes from all segments of the community, and the funds that would have went to Morris and Chumney will go to Wharton who is thought to have the best chance of defeating Herenton.

Wharton who is presently out of town will give a press conference when he returns.Their are some who think that Wharton because of his friendship to Willie will not run,But the County Mayor must be convinced that the progress of this city is much more important than his friendship with Herenton.

Wharton and his staff read this site so let Wharton know what you think of him running for the mayor of Memphis. Would you support his bid? Do you think that he's the best candidate an has the best chance of defeating Willie?

The Pulpit Or Politics,Which One Should Pastor Keith Norman Choose?

Since writing about Pastor Keith Norman and the effect his running for the chairmanship of the Shelby County Democratic Party would have on the 501c3 status of his church,I have been asked to go more in detail about the subject. The IRS laws does not allow organizations that have a tax exempt status to endorse or support one candidate for public office over another. Checking with the IRS the chairmanship of the democratic party is a public political office due to the fact that any member of the public claiming to be a democrat could run for the office.

At the moment that the pastor asked his congregation to support his bid for office the 501C3 status of the church was put in question. The members who went to the Convention as a result of his asking for their support also are hurting the tax exempt status of the church. Those who became delegates and will vote for the pastor because he is their pastor and because he asked for their support will further damage the 501C3 status.

In fact with Herman Morris running for the Mayor's office and being a member of Norman's church,Norman cannot openly ask the church to support Morris,neither can he allow Morris to make a political speech for the office without giving that the all other candidates the chance to speak to the congregation.

Should the church lose it's status to be tax exempt,then members would not be able to take their tithes and offerings off their taxes. Plus all church supplies would be taxed. So the pastor must ask himself which is more important "Politics Or The Pulpit"?

Here's what the IRS has to say:

The Prohibition on Political Campaign Intervention

Under the Internal Revenue Code, all section 501(c)(3) organizations are absolutely prohibited from directly or indirectly participating in, or intervening in, any political campaign on behalf of (or in opposition to) any candidate for elective public office. The prohibition applies to all campaigns including campaigns at the federal, state and local level. Violation of this prohibition may result in denial or revocation of tax-exempt status and the imposition of certain excise taxes. Those section 501(c)(3) organizations that are private foundations are subject to additional restrictions that are not described in this fact sheet.

What is Political Campaign Intervention?

Political campaign intervention includes any and all activities that favor or oppose one or more candidates for public office. The prohibition extends beyond candidate endorsements. Contributions to political campaign funds or public statements of position (verbal or written) made by or on behalf of an organization in favor of or in opposition to any candidate for public office clearly violate the prohibition on political campaign intervention. Distributing statements prepared by others that favor or oppose any candidate for public office will also violate the prohibition. Allowing a candidate to use an organization’s assets or facilities will also violate the prohibition if other candidates are not given an equivalent opportunity. Although section 501(c)(3) organizations may engage in some activities to promote voter registration, encourage voter participation, and provide voter education, they will violate the prohibition on political campaign intervention if they engage in an activity that favors or opposes any candidate for public office. Certain activities will require an evaluation of all the facts and circumstances to determine whether they result in political campaign intervention.

What's Poor Edmund To Do?

City Councilman Edmund Ford is under indictment for using his influence to acquire special zoning for a rich developer. The property that his business is on on Elvis Presley is up for sale after the owner Dennis Churchwell used him to get a "Special use Permit" so that he could operate his business across the street from where Ford presently operates his funeral home.

Ford owes thousands to MLGW and faces cutoff if his bill of $16,000 is not paid within the next couple of weeks. Ford owes back taxes and the FBI is looking into weather or not he got free rent for helping Churchwell get his zoning. He was seen ranting and acting like a madman at this week's council meeting,so what is poor ed to do? he's facing losing his business and going to prison so what advice do you have for him, should he come clean and tell all? Should he resign from the council? Should he explain how he's able to afford two new Cadillacs with such a history of bad credit and no money to pay his bills?

Edmund Ford is one of the best takers of the dead in Memphis, Should the political pimp explain to the pimp in the casket what he's going to do to survive, or is Fords career as a poli-trick-an as dead as the man in the casket?

Is Willie Trying To Use MLGW As A Way To Buy Votes?

Willie Herenton told a TV reporter last week that if he found that MLGW had been overcharging because of spies and agents within the company working to destroy Joseph Lee that he would make sure that customers would receive a refund. Is this Willie's way of trying to buy votes? I'm sure he already knows that Memphis Light Gas and robbery is gouging it's customers. Will Willie attempt to use the company that is owned by the citizens of Memphis as a bargaining tool to keep him in office another 4 years?

Pastor Keith Norman Denounces Richard Fields,And States That He Does Not Belong To Sidney Chism

I received a call this morning from Pastor Keith Norman in reference to his running for Chair of the Shelby County Democratic Party and his association with Richard Fields. We first discuss my comments about him on this site,and after speaking with him for nearly an hour I have a new found liking for the pastor.

Norman stated to me that he does not believe in anything that Richard Fields stands for,and had personally called him and asked him not to promote or campaign for him. He states that as a man of God he could never condone the actions of Fields that the police report state which Fields has never denied. He also stated that he never asked Fields to be a part of his efforts to become party chair. Norman also did not like the fact that Fields in last year's judicial races only choose to share negative information about black candidates,leaving the negatives of white judges and white candidates untouched. The pastor says have no doubt that he is a strong black man who loves his people.

Norman and I discussed how he wants to be a part of a change in Memphis and that he does not belong to any faction including that of Sidney Chism. Norman states that he and Chism has never had a sit down conversation concerning his becoming party Chair,but he was very adamant that Chism could never control the party through him or even attempt to control him or his views.

His desire to be party chair comes from watching the melt down of the organization, The influx of Demopublicans, and the weakness of the existing leadership of the party. Like myself he was very disturbed that democrats openly endorsed and supported republicans last year and felt that present Chair Matt Khun should have been vocal and sought action against those demopublicans that were guilty of those actions.

Norman states that his integrity is most important to him and has turned down paid appointments because he was not going to be controlled by those who have an agenda other than that of the people. Knowing that he like Javier Bailey both are strong black men,and after speaking with Norman and being lead to believe that he only wants whats right for the party I suggested that he and Bailey get together as men and discuss how the two of them can work together to accomplish the goal of making a change to a dying, broke political organization, An organization that for to long has taken the vote of blacks for granted.

Pastor Norman who is the proud pastor of mayoral candidate Herman Morris leaves no doubt as to who he plans to endorse for the mayor's position. He's knows Herman Morris not only as a fine man who loves both his family and his church, But as a man who will seek to bring change to this city that will benefit not just the power brokers but the whole of Memphis.

Charter Commission To Hold Press Conference On Monday

News Release



Who: The Memphis Charter Commission

What: A News Conference

When: Monday, March 12th at 1pm

Where: The Hall of Mayors in City Hall, 125 North Main Street

Why: To announce the address of the Memphis Charter Commission website and upcoming public meetings in March and April

Note: Members of the Commission will gather for lunch at 12 noon, in the 5th floor conference room at City Hall.

This will not be an official meeting and no business will be conducted.


WHAT ARE SOME OF THE THINGS THAT YOU WANT THE COMMISSION TO ADDRESS?

No Mo Willie

I have a simple question for the supporters of Willie Herenton,Why should he be re-elected? I don't believe that Willie lovers can answer the question without attacking those of us who say "NO MO WILLIE" Willie herenton will not debate the issues, He will run from a public display where he will have to answer questions from the citizens of Memphis.

Herenton had planned a press conference for Monday and cancelled it,why? because he screwed up so with his comment about Herman Morris that he was not ready to take the heat. Herenton ran to WDIA on last Friday because that's where he always runs when he wants to rile up the black community by saying something stupid that he thinks makes him look like a big man to the black community.

Herenton didn't figure on the media being called by Bobby Ojay and turning his call into a station promotion, In other words the mayor got played. herenton's attack on Morris is his only way of campaigning, he wants a battle of words and tough appearances rather than issues. And when Morris didn't play into his hands he didn't know where to turn.

DO NOT FALL FOR THE PLANTED LIES THAT WILLIE CAN NOT BE BEATEN, BECAUSE HE KNOWS THAT HE CAN, THAT'S WHY HE MADE THE DESPERATE MOVE HE MADE LAST WEEK TO INSULT MORRIS.

By the way I spoke with John Willingham today and he knows what happen to the missing floor at the FEDEX FORUM and where the money went....details coming soon


Who is the other guy pictured? That's E.W. Moon more coming soon about him and Willie

The Preacher And The Pedophiler

Rev. Keith Norman has been drawn into the political arena by those who only are concerned about their own agenda's that have nothing to do with the betterment of Shelby County. Norman who pastors First Baptist Broad in Binghampton was handpicked by Sidney Chism to become the next chairman of The Shelby County Democratic Party,even though he has never worked or been a part of the organization.

But not only has Chism taken the preacher under his wings, but he has been joined by attorney Richard Fields who apparently the "Man Of God" Knows nothing about or does not care that "The Devil" himself is now promoting him. I wonder if the pastor who is the spiritual leader of mayoral candidate Herman Morris knows that Fields according to a police report had sex for several years with a minor. (Pastor if you need to see the reports I have them) In fact Fields treated the child like a common whore paying her for sex.

The young lady who is now in her early 20's stated not only in the report but to me as well that Fields likes to have dildos stuck in ass. Now brother pastor ,what kind of man would have a 16 year old child sticking dildos deep in his ass? Surely the good Reverend doesn't condone these sick and criminal acts does he?

The Mid-South Democrats had a forum earlier this week where Preacher Norman was the guest speaker,Fields introduced him giving his support for his becoming the next chairman. But Preacher do you want the endorsement of a "PEDOPHILER"? DOES IT NOT MATTER TO YOU THAT THIS SICK AND PERVERTED OLD HEATHEN TOOK ADVANTAGE OF A CHILD? can you face the mothers in your church with young girls if you allow Fields to be a part of your team?

I wonder if the pastor knows how Fields attacked blacks who were running for judicial seats, I wondered if he knows how Fields took on a campaign of lies and deceit to try and destroy the lives of innocent people while not attacking the record of whites running for the same seats, including a judge who had been charged with sexual harassment and driven from The University of Memphis as a teacher.

Will Pastor Norman forget about being a black man and allow a man who has attacked blacks without cause to push him over the edge into a canyon of control, a control of a party that has taken the votes of blacks for granted. The pastor is to be used only as a figurehead while Fields and his group of Demopublicans take total control of the party giving Chism the cruMbs that fall from the table.

I know that someone will make sure that Pastor Norman reads this, So to the pastor look around you and figure out why Sidney came after you,and if you think hard enough you will come to the conclusion that its to use you. Ask your self while you have been anti-Herenton why would Herenton's main ass kisser want you for party chair,especially when you are the pastor of Herman Morris.Then ask yourself,as a man do you want to be attached to a man who likes dildos stuck up his ass, and molests young black girls. If you decide to continue this quest to become party chair with the likes of Fields as one of you advisers,the only thing I can tell you is to WATCH YOUR BOOTY


BY THE WAY PASTOR,THE MOMENT YOU STOOD IN YOUR PULPIT AND ASKED YOUR CONGREGATION TO BE PART OF THE SHELBY COUNTY DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION ON LAST WEEK TO COME OUT AND SUPPORT YOUR BID FOR CHAIR OF THE PARTY YOU VIOLATED YOUR 501C3 STATUS WITH THE IRS. SHOULD ANYONE FILE A COMPLAINT WITH IRS YOUR CHURCH COULD LOSE THAT STATUS.

Sorry Ass Thieves Stealing The Goods Of An Elderly Woman With No Place To Go Part 1

This morning as I traveled up Getwell approaching Park I noticed cars double parked in front of a house. As I came upon the house I noticed that someone had been evicted and their belonging were all over the street,But the reason that the cars were doubled parked was because people where rushing to steal whatever they could get their hands on. I shook my head and continued on to my destination.

After finishing my business in the area I had to go back pass the home to get to my next appointment,as I again approached the house there was still people rambling through the belongings of some unfortunate person. I started to keep going but couldn't. I parked my car,got my trusty camera out and walked over and started to take pictures. Some ran to their cars while others offered an explanation for their thievery. One lady who I had met just this past Saturday at Lucille's Boutique on Lamar trying to sell the owner clothing was rambling through the belongings, I guess trying to find something to sell, ask me not to take her picture. But not only did I take her picture as she ran away,I'm going to give her name. Her name is Brenda Hudson( She's the thin woman with her head down with the curls)

I asked some gentlemen who had arrived from the bank to clean up the yard who was the person that had been evicted, I was told that the house had belonged to an elderly lady who could no longer afford her house payments(Probably had to decide whether to pay her rent or her MLGW bill). The elderly lady had to move in with some relatives up the street. But to the thieves who were going through this woman's personals that didn't matter, never did anyone ask if there was anything that they could do to help this woman.

The old fart with his wife's Sunday straw hat who said that his name is Bob Simpson was even picking up tubes of toothpaste that was on the ground, When I asked him why his old ass was stealing he replied,"Everyone else was stealing so what's wrong with him getting something to" Is that what our society has come to,that we take joy in seeing the misfortune of the poor and elderly. I took a picture of his loaded van with the tag showing, maybe the police will locate him lock him up and return the items he stole to the elderly lady. What I saw this morning was a very disgusting thing to see,Is this what Memphis has come to?

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Sorry Ass Thieves Stealing The Goods Of An Elderly Woman With No Place To Go Part 2

Is Edmund Crying Out For Help?

Yesterday's insane ranting by Edmund Ford was one of the most weird displays I've ever seen by a poli-trick-an,so I begun to wonder what would make Ford act the way he did. As I pondered I thought about the fact that he's the baby of 15 children who has been mistreated by his family. Edmund has been treated like the "Black Sheep" of the family,never being able to run in the circles of older brothers Harold and John.

After the death of his father in 1986,which some family members even blamed him for, he was tossed out of the family business. In fact he walked for days in front of the family funeral home in South Memphis with a picket sign. As he and his family fail on severe hard times no one in the family came to his aid. To feed his family Edmund who is one of the best embalmers ever had to deliver pizza's and work at a photo shop.

Finally Edmund was able to contract his services out to other funeral homes,with M.J.Edwards being the first to give him full time work,but the Ford family never came to his aid. To help himself Ed started a Floral business making flowers for funeral homes, The family Funeral home who didn't believe in paying anyone including employees would call him when no other florist would allow them to add flowers to the funeral bill,Ed would make flowers for N.J. Ford and Sons but like they treated everyone else they would pay him when they wanted.

Ed never returned to embalm at N.J.Fords until the death of his mother Vera in 1994. So when I hear Edmund say that he has been mistreated all his life,this is a true statement and I have to wonder if his ranting is a cry for help. Edmund fought to start his own funeral home, and has his family at times steal bodies from his business thus taking food out of his family's mouth.

I think that Edmund has lone for the fame and success of Harold Sr and Junior,along with John,I think that Edmund who drove a Volvo Station wagon wanted the drive new Cadillacs like his brothers,I also think that he wanted the power afforded to the Ford name which he never had,thus he has made some very stupid choices. Choices that like brother John could land him in prison.

Every choice that Edmund has made was his to make and he can't put the blame anywhere but in his own lap,But I think that he has some deep issues that has lead him to the point that he finds himself presently. It's time for Edmund to leave the council and devote his time to fighting to stay out of prison, there could be other charges coming his way and recusing himself from certain issues deprives the citizens of his district from representation.

With the property that his funeral home is on up for sale,Edmund could soon be out of business then what will he do? His near fight with Councilman Tom Marshall is another sign that something is wrong with him. The council needs to ad extra security to their meetings because Ed could lose his mind at any time and make the chamber a morgue.

Is Chumney Strong Enough To Take On Willie?

Several people in person and on this blog have voiced there concern over the fact That Carol Chumney did not support fellow council member E.C.Jones in his attempt to vote to remove Joseph Lee as President of MLGW. Some question if she has what it takes to fight for the office of Mayor of Memphis.

As Herenton has shown with his attack on Herman Morris calling him a "boy" the mayor does not plan to fight clean or fair. On the campaign trail can she handle the attacks that will surely come her way? Or is this a battle that should be fought by two men? Whats your thoughts? If Herenton called Morris a boy you can imagine what he will call her.

Is It Time To Return "Express Yourself" To The Airwaves?

As successful as this blog is I still miss the verbal battles of the airwaves,that's why I am exploring returning to radio. I have an advertising agency in place to sell advertisement on a show that I will own. It's my desire to purchase block time from a local station to put on a no holes barred political talk show that as all my shows have been that's very controversial,and not politically correct.

The purpose of owning my show and not being an employee is the fact that as an employee of a station I can't endorse any candidate on air. Under FCC guideline a station that is licensed by the federal government and open to all citizens cannot endorse one citizen over another,But if I broker the time I am allowed to promote whatever candidate I choose.

I will be meeting with a local station today(Thursday) to discuss returning "Express Yourself" to the airwaves. The only concern that I have is the possibility that the show because of available time would have to air on weekends, In all the years that I have done talk I have never done weekends,But it would be something different.

It is my belief that Memphis needs a real political talk show where debates are allowed, where no poli-trick-an has a safe haven but will be called out for not doing the bidding of the people. In the political climate of this city presently I think it's time for people no matter what party they are members of, or no matter who they support to be able to verbally battle it out over the airwaves and be able to Express themselves

Is Edmund Ford Having A Mental BreakDown

As I looked at the behavior of Edmund Ford today at the council meeting, he appeared to act like a man that had been sniffing embalming fluid instead of injecting it. Ford went on a insane tirade for nearly 30 minutes, in fact his behavior was beyond being just upset or angry,it was crazy. His eyes bucked, he tapped himself on the head, he lashed out, he stood up to find others to attack. My question is has all the pressure that he has been under lately has driven him crazy?

Ford stated that the investigation that his fellow council members want as far as looking into the practices of MLGW is "all about me" he lashed out at Carol Chumney and told her"Don't make me your punk" He also kept referring to Tom Marshall and the $1.4 million that he was to receive from Memphis City Schools,he even told Marshall not to smirk.

As you looked around the room it appeared that everyone was in amazement and fearful to move not knowing what Ford would do. He stated that his troubles started with the FBI and the media, and continued to warn the media to leave his family along. I think that Ed is on the verge of a mental break down and maybe should be watched so that he does not hurt himself.

So what do you think of Ford's behavior? Should he resign from the council? Should he as he told the council be left along? Would you ever vote for him again? But the craziest statement of the day was when he said " I hate politics with a passion,I don't know how I got here"

First There Was Harold Jr, Then Joseph Jr, Now Edmund Ford Jr. Wants To Replace His Father On The Council

It had been rumored that Edmund Ford Sr would not be seeking another term as a member of the City Council and that his son Edmund Ford Jr would be seeking the seat. I asked Ed Jr about this rumor of his running for office and he confirmed that he will be seeking the seat that his father presently holds. I asked him why he was running for office he answered "To continue the public service that his father had started" and then he walked away.

City Council Does Have The Power To Fire Lee,Should They Use It?

As this evening City Council meeting was about to end,Councilman E.C.Jones asked for the suspension of rules in order to ad another item to the agenda. Jones announced that he wanted the council to vote to remove Joseph Lee from his job as President of MLGW. The vote failed,but was Jones correct to address this issue? With the council hiring and outside law firm to investigate the operation of MLGW especially its special treatment of power brokers and poli-trick-ans, do you think that the council needs to wait for the report from the investigation before taking action?

Council members read this site daily let them know what you think. By the way the council DOES have the power to overide Herenton and remove Lee, but it would take 3/5 of the council to make that decision by vote. Which means the council needs 11 votes to fire Lee.

Dennis Churchwell May Soon Hear The Sounds Of DOT,DOT,DOT,TAP,TAP,TAP

Today when a television reporter contacted Dennis Churchwell about his statement to me where he admitted that he had used City Councilman Edmund Ford to push through a "Special Use Permit" so that he could open up what appears to be a junkyard he denied his admission of a felony. Instead he wanted to continue to bad mouth me stating that I was nobody, just a Repoman.

Well, the Repoman whose just a nobody,trying to tell everybody,about somebody that can save anybody made a call to Special Agent In Charge My Harrison, I told her of my conversation with Churchwell and his admission that he had given Ford free rent in exchange for Pushing to get him a permit. I also told her of my conversation with Willie Nelson and another businessman who told me on Saturday of how Churchwell had bragged about how he had given Ford free rent on the building where Ford runs his funeral home which Churchwell owns. Harrison assured me that the matter would be looked into, And this afternoon I did in fact receive a call from a FBI agent.

Churchwell who alluded to threats in his conversation with me needs to understand that this little guy whose just a simple Repoman has no fear at all of him,and if what Nelson says is true even had he not admitted it to me he still is guilty of bribing a public official.

This simple Repoman has also made several council members aware that even though Churchwell and his wife owns 3390 Elvis Presley where Ed Ford runs his funeral business,He does not own 3403 Elvis Presley where he has created a eyesore just a mile from Graceland. In fact the property is owned by Bob and Nelda Wilson. Wilson is also in the repo business, he owns United Recovery located on Old Getwell Road.

This simple Repo man has also made the city aware that Churchwell is in violation of the "Special Use Permit" which it gave to him. The application for the permit reads; Application has been made by 'Lynley Churchwell' for a special use permit to allow used heavy equipment sales and storage,including front-end loaders,bulldozers,dump trucks,cranes and tractor trailers,with respect to the property located at 3403 Elvis Presley Boulevard(U.S. HWY 51) at the southwest corner of Elvis Presley and Hernando Road.

The permit does not mention the sales of cars(especially those from the flood in New Orleans) neither does it call for the sale TVs and furniture.or the sale of food. His storage area is loaded with items of all sorts,which places him in violation of his permit.When the FBI contacts Joe Cooper who has promised to cooperate with them I'm sure that they will find that Cooper put this deal together for Ford and Churchwell.Dennis you're right I'm just a simple Repo man, But I'm about to hook up to you and take possession of your ass.

Sidney "Godfather" Chism Replys To My Story Of Him Backstabbing Willie Herenton

Sidney Chism who likes to be called the "Godfather" has replied to the story I wrote questioning his loyalty to Willie Herenton in hand picking Rev.Keith Norman to run to become the next chairman of the Shelby County Democratic Party. Again I question why Chism would select a known critic of his lord and master Willie Wilbert Herenton. Especially a person who has never been a part of the party. Here's Chism reply to my story.

Sidney Chism has left a new comment on your post "Is Sidney Chism Backstabbing Herenton?":

Thaddeus,

As a public servant you open the door for critics and criticism. However, no one should have to endure the reckless rhetoric that you present to the public masquerading as NEWs! First I personally believe Keith Norman would be an assest to the Democratic Party. Notwithstanding the fact that the city Mayors race is non-partisan which disallows political endorsements of candidates from the two party systems. As former chairman of the Party, I am quite familiar with the process and authority afforded the Chairman, however, you negate the intelligence of the 67 member Executive Committee that actually regulate the affairs of the Party. My friendship and loyalty to our Mayor goes without question. I recognize the great job that he's done over the past 15 years. As an active participant in this process I recognize there're varying opinions on most issues of public policy. Clearly, the electorate recognizes the common sense aspect of this process and yields to what is TRUE! This is demostrated in the Mayors grassroots support and reelection. Let me remind you. This process is a concept of one man (woman) one vote. Despite your description of a Kingdom! I am a life long Memphian born and raised under segregation and it doesn't take a bitter discourse on a political blog to appreciate the progress of this city under the leadership of Mayor Herenton. We live in a city where public housing is almost non-existent. A city with a thriving downtown metropolis that didn't exist prior to the Mayor's tenure and its expanding everyday. Regardless to the progress and success of this Mayor's effort you'll remain "Hell" bent on dividing the black community and depriving it of leadership that looks like you and I. Also, as a fan of popular music I enjoyed your theme from the O'Jays, Backstabbers! Keeping with themes, I take my theme from the 1968 Memphis Sanitation Workers strike, I AM A MAN!!


Sidney you still didn't state why you chose Norman. While you're trying to make the mayor feel as though you're still in his corner explain the missing millions and the missing floor at the FEDEX Forum's garage, Also tell us about the $9,000 he received from the male love mate of Atlanta's former mayor Bill Campbell, I guess the "I AM A MAN" statement is to let Willie know you're not a boy,huh?

Irate Dennis Churchwell Admits That He Gave Edmund Ford Free Rent In Exchange For His Influence

This afternoon I received a call from a very irate and cussing Dennis Churchwell the owner of the property that Edmund ford's funeral home is located. in fact he called me from 791-0309 which I found out is his cell number. Churchwell was upset about my posting on yesterday where developer Willie Nelson and another businessman had revealed to me that Churchwell had been bragging about how he had given ford free rent in return for his help in getting a special permit to open what looks like a junkyard just a mile from Graceland. This act by Churchwell is a federal crime of bribing an elected official.

As Churchwell continued cussing and telling me that none of this was my business, I would cuss him back and call him names inciting him to tell me what I wanted to hear,And like the idiot I knew he was he played right into my hands. Churchwell admitted to me in his rage that yes he had used Ford,and there was nothing that I could do about it. I could hardly believe my ears,this fool had just admitted to a federal crime. And now that he has used Ford he has placed the property where the funeral home is located up for sale.

In early 2005 Ford was facing eviction from his storefront location at 1880 Winchester, but suddenly with the help of Joe Cooper he found a new location at 3390 Elvis Presley. I happen to know this information from hanging around the funeral home. Ford got a permit to occupy the building and to make changes in Feb, of 2005, and moved in several months later.

Dennis Churchwell who I had known in the past at a used car dealer that I repoed for not only owned the property where Ford was to open his funeral home,He was also trying to get a business open at 3403 Elvis Presley which is directly in front of Ford's business, but was having a problem selling his idea of having a heavy equipment storage business on Elvis Presley to former city Councilwoman Tajuan Stout Mitchell. Willie Nelson states that Churchwell told him that Mitchell had said that if God came down and requested the permit,he still wouldn't get one.

So is this where Edmund ford enters? Joe Cooper who was a regular visitor at Ford's location on Winchester had a relationship with Churhwell. In fact he has such a relationship with him that in his financial disclosure for office last year in his file you will find a letter that states that some of the paper work that the Election Commission is looking for got lost at Churchwell's building on Elvis Presley.

Seeing that Ford is under indictment because of a zoning situation which involves Cooper, maybe that was not the first time that Cooper had used Ford to help with a zoning issue. Is it possible that Cooper went to Churchwell and cut a deal where Ford could get the property rent free in exchange for pushing a zoning permit through for Churchwell?

A council member that I spoke with today remembers Ford being very adamant about Churchwell receiving a "SPECIAL USE PERMIT" That council member remembers Ford telling the council that what Churchwell was proposing would be very similar to a John Deere Tractor business,and with him being right across the street from the proposed business that he would make sure that everything was on the up and up.

The permit was to allow used heavy equipment sales and storage,including front end loaders,tractors,bulldozers,dump trucks cranes and tractor trailers. But when you pass the location on Elvis Presley you will see much more than what the permit calls for including the sale of cars, which sources are saying are flood cars from New Orleans. Churchwell is also operating an auction business there as well. He has all types of furniture stored there, He sells or auctions motorcycles,Office equipment and anything else you can name,none of which is a part of the specifications of the "Special Use Permit. The permit was okayed by the council in July of 2005 with only Mitchell and Myron Lowery voting no.

Now that Ford is of no further use,Churchwell is trying to oust him from the property. He tried to sell the property to Willie Nelson who agreed to buy the property only if the property was vacant and Ford was gone,In fact Nelson gave Churchwell $20,000 as a good faith down payment. Churchwell was not able to get Ford out of the building or did not make the attempt,but didn't want to give Nelson back his money. Just a few months ago Nelson took Churchwell to court and a judge awarded him back his money. As you can see in the picture there is currently a For Sale sign on the property.

Churchwell has to be the most stupid person in the world ,to first to even call me.Secondly to think that he could scare me,and thirdly to admit to a crime. Maybe this clown thought that his ranting,cussing and threatening would make me pull back, but all he has done is make me want more of his ass. In fact Churchwell must not know that one of the readers of this site is MY Harrison of the FBI, and he has just given her a reason to DOT,DOT,DOT, and TAP,TAP,TAP, on his ass.


If you want to ask him why he's so stupid,give him a call.....791-0309

Sources Say God Has Told Sharon Webb That She's The Next Mayor

It's being reported by sources close to School Board Commissioner and Charter Commission Member Sharon Webb,That God has told her that she will be the next mayor of Memphis. Webb who has online degrees from a uncredited Theological school needs to take a closer listen to the voice of God so that she can be sure she's hearing him correctly.

This years mayor's race is to important for another self ordained religious fanatic to just take up space. While Webb is a nice lady it was just a few months ago that God told her she was to be on the School Board, and the Charter Commission. God must be running out of candidates if he;s giving all the jobs to Webb.

For her to run for Mayor would mean that she never had any intent to work for the good of the children of Memphis City Schools, but was just using the position as a stepping stone to a higher office. While I believe in miracles,It would be easier for Webb to turn water into wine than to win the Mayor's seat.

Is Sidney Chism Backstabbing Herenton?

It's well known in all political circles in Memphis and Shelby County that Sidney Chism wants to control local politics and poli-trick-ans. Chism has long been a tool that Willie Herenton used to maintain control of the Shelby County democratic Party. In fact it was Herenton that brought Chism to political power. Herenton has bragged of how close he and Chism happen to be,But I wonder if Chism is tired of riding on the coat tail of Willie and wants to get rid of Willie so that he can have the spotlight to himself.

The reason I'm wondering this is Chism's choice for chairman of the Shelby County Democratic Party. Chism has chosen Rev. Keith Norman a nice guy, but not one who has been working in the party. In Fact Norman has never attended a meeting of the local group,he has never held an office in the group but now he wants to lead that which he knows nothing of. But why would Chism choose Norman?

Could the reason be that he wants to see Herenton gone from the mayor's office? How do I come to this conclusion, glad you asked. Keith Norman serves as pastor of First Baptist Broad in Binghampton and has been very vocal against Herenton. Along with that, one of his deacons happens to be Herman Morris. As Morris's pastor are we to believe that Norman is going to support Herenton over Morris?

But the biggest question is why would Chism select Norman as his patsy when he knows that Morris will be supported by Norman? Could it be that Chism is working with Morris against Herenton? Could it be that Herenton can no longer trust his long time ambitious friend? There has to be a reason for Chism supporting an anti-herenton pastor. Its known that Chism will only support those who he thinks that he can control so what has he promised Norman, Or does Chism thinks that if he crosses out Herenton and support Morris that he will receive a top city job? It seems like Joseph Lee is not the only one surrounded by people they can't trust.

Did Edmund Ford Use His Influence To Get Free Rent?

When you drive pass 3403 Elvis Presley it seems that what appears to be a very large junkyard is out of place. One would think how could this place with all the junk cars, trucks, and other items could be so close to Graceland. Why would the city permit this business to be on Elvis Presley. Well the owner of the property who stated to some area business owners that former City councilwoman Tajaun Stout Mitchell once told him that "God couldn't get him a permit to operate his business" has been bragging about how he got one City Councilman to get it done for him in exchange for free rent.

Dennis Churchwell the owner of Mid-South Auction and Real Estate is also the owner of 3390 Elvis Presley, which the funeral home of Edmund Ford is located. I was sitting in a business on yesterday right up the street from Edmund's funeral when local developer Willie Nelson of Nelson's plumbing walked in. He and the owner of the business I was in started to talk about how Churchwell had tried to sell the property to Nelson. Nelson stated that he had given Churchwell $20,000 in earnest money several months ago as a downpayment for the property, with the contractual provision that he was buying the property free and clear of any tenants. The contract called for Churchwell to evict Ford from the property.

Nelson stated to me that Churchwell was scared to evict Ford because Ford had helped him get the permit to operate his business. Nelson went on to say that Churchwell wanted him to buy the property and then he evict Ford. Nelson states that since the contract called for Churhwell to evict Ford and he would not, he had to take Churchwell to court to get his $20,000 back. Nelson and the other business owner talked of how Churchwell had bragged to them about Ford not paying him rent,because he was able to get done what Tajuan Stout Mitchell said would never get done.

The two business men also spoke of the nice looking cars on Churchwell's property being flood cars from New Orleans and how they thought he was a crook. Nelson spoke of another piece of property that he bought from Churchwell just up the street on Elvis Presely that he's also suing Churchwell over which had been rigged with the wrong type of electrical ampage for the size of the building.

I wonder if Nelson was aware that the property at 3390 Elvis Presley where Ford's funeral home is located is $31,488.62 behind in property taxes? When you pass the location these days there is a For Sale sign on the property. Some wonder with this being the case if Edmund Ford with pay MLGW the bill that's due.

But the biggest question is,Did Edmund Ford use his political influence to get Churchwell a permit to do business in exchange for free rent? If what Nelson and the other businessman say is true than Ford again appears to have use his office for his own personal gain. Nelson and the other businessman state that the FBI have been questioning Churchwell,maybe they want to know to. I will be checking records at City hall to see exactly what kind of permit Churchwell has.

Herman You Don't Have To stoop To Name Calling To Fight Willie,Just Use The Facts

Since Herman Morris does not want to stoop to the level of Willie Herenton and name call,to answer the insulting attack that was made on him when the mayor called him a boy on WDIA i thought I would give him some facts that he could use to fight back. Herman hit him with this info and see what he says.

This is a reprint from a story I wrote April 2,2006, All info was printed in the CA:

Over the years there have been many rumors about Willie Herenton and his sexual appetite. Including rumors of his involvement with women in city hall. It's stated that he has a taste for tall,thin bright or white women. One would just have to look at some of the women that the mayor surrounds himself with.

Former mayoral bodyguard Yolanda Mcfadgon,who did jail time for having drug money in her home who now has a director's position with the city fits that description. And than of course there's Claudine Marsh mother of his baby.

But let's deal with those things that we know are true,which is proven from articles from the CA. In 1989 Willie Herenton was sued by $3million Mahnaz Bahrmand. Ms. Bahrmand Who was a math teacher at Bellevue Jr. High at the time sued not only Herenton but Memphis City schools. The reason for the lawsuit was that she claimed that herenton broke his promise to marry her and ended a two-year affair that involved two abortions and a miscarriage.

Ms. Bahrmand said that Herenton initiated the affair in 1987 while he was still married by telling her "your future and career will be outstanding". She contended in the lawsuit that since she was Iranian,by Iranian norms she had been disavowed by her parents and considered her dead because of the abortions,miscarriage,and broken wedding promise.

According to the suit, Ms Bahrmand met herenton through a mutual acquaintance in November 1986 on Beale Street. Herenton called her numerous times after that and in June 1987 the affair began at a hotel in New Orleans,where Bahrmand was attending a school conference. After that liaisons were arranged at hotels throughout Memphis and at Herenton's Rivermark condominium,the suit stated that Herenton broke off the relationship because "among other reasons" he thought it would hurt his chances of becoming Mayor of Memphis. I wonder why? Did he think that he would not get the black female vote?

Bahrmand became pregant three times( he does not believe in protection does he?) Herenton encouraged her to have abortions(I wonder what he told students?)and continued promises of marriage. She also stated that Willie had her pick out furniture in his condo,and promised her and her mother that the wedding would occur after his divorce.

She states that Herenton flew her to Atlanta in 1987 to have an abortions for which he paid for. When she became pregnant in June 1988 "herenton became angry and struck plaintiff several times," the suit said. He then forced her to have sex "in an extremely violent and traumatic fashion".

After she became pregnant a third time,Herenton paid for another abortion,then said it would damage his reputation if they got married while she was pregnant. He then ended the relationship and said he would deny her a school promotion,because "she has to much baggage on her" he urged her to leave town. To those who say this is a lie,Willie Herenton would never do such a thing. He admitted to the relationship.

In 1989 than County Commissioner Pete Sisson leveled charges against Willie stating that he promoted a woman he was having an affair with from administrator to school principal. The woman in Question was Joyce P. Kelly. Kelly became principal of Corry Junior High in 1986. Sisson led an investigation into what he called "sex for jobs in Memphis City schools. Sisson also stated that Willie was a poor role model for children. This case was settle out of court,I wonder How much taxpayers paid for Willie's acts of whoredom? The case was sealed and that amount has never been revealed. Willie started treating this community as "tricks" even before he became mayor.

It was well known around Memphis that Joyce Kelly considered herself to be the fiancee of Herenton.infact over the years she was introduced as such. But if her relationship started with herenton in 1986 he was still married,but more than that if she has been his fiancee for all these years,that also means he made a fool out of her with Bahrmand.

About a year ago while on the Janis Fullilove Show a caller asked when he was going to get married.He replied probably to the surprise of Kelly,that he was"not the marrying kind". But he is the kind to have unprotected sex. It's also rumored that Joyce Kelly went to the mayor's house several years ago,and to her surprise another woman was there,in fact it's rumored to have been the sister of Atlanta mayor Bill Campbell. The story around city hall says that than bodyguard Michael Gray who had spent the night at the house didn't know that the mayor had gotten up early and went to the airport and picked the woman up.

It's rumored that when Kelly knocked at the door he let her in,where she found the mayor and the woman together. Those at city hall who seem to know say that Kelly became upset and started to break windows. She was than removed from the property. I wonder if the reason that Gray was promoted from bodyguard to a city division director was to keep him quiet?

Does Willie abuse his power? If Kelly was promoted because of her affair with Willie,do you think that it's possible that the same thing has happened at city hall? If Willie would break his promise to woman that got pregnant by him three times,why would we think that he would not break promises to the community? Why was Yolanda Mcfadgon allowed to come back to city hall after drug money was found in his home? How many women in city hall may have their jobs because they slept with the mayor?

Some will say that was then, the mayor has changed. Well ask Claudine Marsh. Is the reason that. that little Michael Herenton was born is because Claudine marsh refused to have an abortion?

Sidney Chism Choice For The Leader Of The Democractic Party Is Pastor Keith Norman

The Democrats met in record numbers yesterday to chose delegates to select executive board members and a new chairman later this month. It seems that the two candidates will be Attorney Javier Bailey and Pastor Keith Norman. Norman who pastors First Baptist Broad and is the hand picked choice of Sidney Chism brought many of his church members in to become delegates. Likewise Bailey was also very organized, He brought in bus loads of attendees along with having hundreds of t-shirts printed.

Its going to be very interesting to see which man is able to pull the chairmanship off. I have nothing negative to say about Keith Norman he does a lot of great work in the Binghampton area,But I must wonder what Herenton's main man Sidney Chism promised him to get him in the race, Because the political game that he has now entered into is enough to make a preacher cuss. Bailey is also a minister in the C.O.G.I.C. By the way I became a delegate also on yesterday.


THE PICTURE IS BORROWED FROM THE MEMPHIS FLYER

Coming Tomorrow: Why Is the Property That Edmund Ford's Funeral Home On For sale,And Did Ford Use His Political Influence To Get Free Rent?

Tomorrow I will reveal what sources are telling me concerning Edmund Ford receiving Free rent in return for getting a special zoning permit for the owner of the property that his funeral home sits on. Also I will tell you how the owner tried to sell the property a few months ago with Ford's knowledge. The person that was going to buy the property gave the owner $20,000 in good faith money with the understanding that Ford would be gone. But the owner wanted the buyer who is a local developer to buy the property and then evict Ford. The Buyer had to take the owner back to court to get his $20,000 back, As you can see from the picture the property is for sale.

Will Ford pay his MLGW bill now that the property is for sale? And get Ford use his influence on the council to get his landlord a special zoning permit? I'll tell you all about it.........TOMORROW

Did Herenton Punk Out Morris?

On radio station WDIA, Mayor Willie Herenton yesterday called Herman Morris a "boy". The use of this term among men and especially black men is an insult and the first step towards a ass whupping. Herenton's words came during the morning Show on the station when the mayor called in to speak on his refusal of accepting the resignation of MLGW President Joseph Lee. After speaking of sabotage and the fact that Lee is surrounded by people that he can not trust, Herenton stated that he wanted the world to know "there's a man up in here in City Hall,If there're looking for a boy they identified one in Herman Morris, But he ain't going to enter this gate"

After Herenton made this remark about Morris I waited to hear his voice on the radio,Surely Morris was not going to let Herenton get away with "punkin him out" But Morris never called in. I later found out Morris was out of town, But he did release a statement saying " I Will be happy to discuss any pertinent issues about the future of our city and I pledge to do so with dignity and integrity"

That may be the politically correct thing to say, but unless Morris respond in a like manner to Herenton many in the black community will think that he does not have the balls to run this city. While Herenton calling Morris a "boy" may be harsh and crude and something that many think that a mayor should not stoop to, unless Morris tells the mayor to kiss his ass, or let's step outside he will be considered a punk in the eyes of black men.

The black vote is an important factor for any entering the mayor's race,and if a candidate is thought to be weak, especially a man, he will lose the support of blacks. Black men expect a certain amount of fight in a man. It does not matter how expensive the suit is that he wears a black man must follow some simple street rules. One of which not to back down from a fight where he has been called a punk or a boy.

Morris like Herenton is from the Projects of South Memphis and both know the rules. While I might not agree with the politics of Herenton he is no dummy and he has drawn FIRST BLOOD. Now, Morris what will you do , Will you FIGHT or PUNK OUT? All eyes are on you.

And The Winner Is !!!!

If awards were given out today for the Best Acting Role in Memphis, Willie Herenton would be awarded the top prize,while Joseph Lee would receive an award for "Best Supporting Actor" Because what we saw as the resignation of Joseph Lee as President of MLGW was just an act. The performance of Willie showing up at the MLGW Board meeting and announcing that Lee had given him a letter of resignation,And his turning it down was a well scripted performance.And he's even crazy enough to think that we fell for it.

What we saw was Lee trying to save his $215,000.00 a year job,which I don't blame him, And Herenton showing that he does not think that anyone can beat him this year for his job. The script layout reads " Joseph we're going to make it appear that you want to do the right thing for MLGW by resigning" Than the Mayor will show up at the meeting and speak highly of you, Call The CA, Myron Lowery, and Carol Chumney evil. Then he'll refuse to accept your resignation,and tell you that he is pleased with the job you're doing and give you something to focus on like meter reading and billing.

Then Joseph you go back to work as usual, stating that you tried to give up the job for the betterment of the utility company, But the only person who has the power to fire you tells you to stay on the job,Thus saving you from whatever public opinion and the City Council trys to do. If you were to look farther at the script you may ask "Why did herenton think that he could get away with it"?

That's real simple He doesn't think that the present persons running for his job can beat him, So he's free to do what he pleases. He knows that he only has the power to remove Lee,And even though public opinion is not on Lee's side, Lee will not cause him the re-election because he thinks no one can defeat him. If he had a fear of defeat he would have fired Lee and denounced his role in allowing Edmund Ford to not pay his bill. He would have stated that as mayor he must do what's best for Memphis,And that would have been placing Lee's head on the chopping block.

Willie Herenton played this community today,We must remember that the Mayor controls MLGW, He selects the President and the board,And whoever crosses him or does not do his bidding can be removed by him without explanation. Do I think that today's performance was the idea of Lee? No but to save his job he went along with it.Is it over? No it's not over as we read this, someone is reading the City Charter looking for the loop hole. I sat next to Carol Chumney at todays board meeting and she states that the attorneys for the city are being asked to research what powers the council has in removing the mayors appointees that the council have to approve.

The mayor centered his performance around the fact that he does not think that Carol Chumney or Herman Morris can defeat him. He assumes that he will have his faithful numbers and that Morris and Chumney will have to split the rest with John Willingham and whoever else jumps in the race,Which will make him a winner. But Mr. Mayor What If you're Wrong? and the voters decide that Carol Chumney is the best choice instead of Morris or you.

It's Time For Lee To Clean Up The Mess Herman Morris Made

One would think that city Councilman Edmund Ford would have called MLGW President Joseph Lee to tell him how he was sorry for causing him so much anguish for trying to help him cover the fact that he was not paying his utility bill. But sources close to Lee state that the President has not heard from Ford. Even though what Lee has done is wrong,And that there should never be "Special Treatment" given to one customer of MLGW thats not given to all,I can't say that Lee had larceny in his heart, But perhaps got caught up in a policy that was in place prior to his appointment in 2004.

While some are ready to dismiss the memo that was sent by Herman Morris in 2002,I'm not. The memo shows that he created the first list of VIP's that should be treated special if a problem took place with their bill. This was not a plan that was put in place for all the customers of the utility company. The memo also shows how Morris did not want the Editorial staff of the CA to be upset so he would handled the CA personally. He made sure that all editors of the CA were on the list. Morris also added his niece,His sister, and his inlaws.

The memo further adds millionaires to the list such as Jack Belz,Pitt Hyde,Fred Smith,Dean Jernnigan, And Pat Tiggrett.Why would Herman be concerned about the rich who should be able to pay their bill. Maybe because like Edmund Ford they don't pay their bill on time. When we look at the current records of MLGW,Pitt Hyde the head of AUTOZONE is over 30 days past due on his bill in the tune of $47,919.98. Jack belz and his family are owners of Peabody Place where the Muvico Theater is past due to the amount of $18,320.01.

Edmund Ford's name was placed on this list in 2002 which meant that like Lee, Morris was also aware of the fact that Ford was grossly behind on his payments to MLGW. Every name that appears on the list that was released last week, was on Morris's list starting in 2002.

There is no doubt that Joseph Lee was wrong in allowing Ford to get away with non payments,But Morris can not be given a free ride. If Morris had dealt with Ford during his tenure than maybe we would not have this travesty of unfairness happening now.

When Morris issued the memo on March 29,2002 Ford had a Cut Off notice for $1,522,77. in April he had a Cut off notice of $1,328.80,Which means that MLGW allowed Ford to only pay $193.97 to keep his power on at his Whitehaven home. Would a average citizen been allowed to pay so little? No matter what spin Morris places on his role in this scandal the truth is that the "Special Treatment" Plan started under his leadership, The list of VIP's were started also under Morris.

I had hoped to be able to support Herman Morris for Mayor,It was I that announced early last summer that he would be a candidate for mayor after meeting with him during the RECALL process last year. But when I look at his role in 'UTILITY GATE" I will not just stand back and say that it's okay for morris to create a VIP list just because I think that Herenton should be replaced. If Morris would provide this service for power brokers as President of MLGW, I must wonder if elected as mayor would he be controlled by them also.

I told Lee today in his office that he should have Cut Ford's Ass off like any other customer with such a debt would expect. I also told him that a CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT against the practices of unfairness that the company practice will go forth to protect those of us who are not VIP's unless all disconnects are cancelled for a period of 90-120 days while a team is put in place to make sure that VIP'S and poli-trick-ans are treated as us normal customers.

I am also asking that those who have been disconnected in the last 30 days be re connected who have bills less than that of Edmund Ford and that his staff review each of those cases,and try to work out a plan of payment. Someone mentioned to me that this will not happen because it will hurt the bottom line. I doubt that if the businesses that are presently over 30 days past due with a balance of $5,000 were made to pay that amount would be over $3million dollars.

If Joseph Lee really wants to prove that he's concerned about customers then he'll do the right thing and show this community that all customers of MLGW will be treated the same, And that it's wrong to disconnect homes and small businesses while Millionaires and poli-trick-ans are not made to pay.

As the current President of MLGW Lee is to blame for allowing what Herman Morris started to explode into a public nightmare, And either he will do the right thing by the citizens of Shelby County, Or a judge will be asked to make him and his company do what's right. Herman may have made the mess but its time for Joseph to clean it up.

Another Ford With A Past Due MLGW Bill Of $8,115.28

Joseph Ford Jr, Son of County Commissioner Joseph Ford Sr,And nephew of City Councilman Edmund Ford apparently is following in the footsteps of his uncle. MLGW records show that Joe Jr has a past due bill of $8,115.28. this bill is for his campaign offices for congress located at 4099 South Plaza drive. Since he lost and has moved back to California MLGW is out of luck.

Edmund Ford Is Not The Only Person Receiving Special Treatment From MLG&W

The reason I am pushing for a CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT against MLG&W where a judge will be asked to restrain the utility company from any "Cut Offs" until the public owned company starts a practice of fairness in its Cut Off policies. I requested on Monday under the Open Records Act the list of all customers who were 30 days past due with a balance of over $5,000. I also requested the list of persons who have been disconnected in the past 30 days. And what I have received has totally pissed me off and will prove in a court that MLG&W does not practice fairness in its dealings with customers.

There are several hundred large businesses with very large balances that are at least 30 days past due that have not been disconnected, While there are hundreds of small businesses disconnected and thousands of citizens disconnected. This is a totally unfair practice.

Lets look at just a few of the large companies with large MLG&W bills that are past due. International Paper $9,524.76; Muvico Theaters in Peabody Place which is owned by the Belz's $18,331.38 (Belz was named in Morris's memo); Enterprise Rent-A-Car located at 2909 Airways $10,042.73;
Memphis Engraving $10,017.00;Binswanger Glass located at 322, S. Hollywood $11,034.02;NorthWest Airlines $12,459.95;Chism Trails supermarket located at 4082 Highway 61 $14,661.88;University Towers 1387 Central $18,986.80;Crothall Laundry Service $67,202.79; Blues City Baseball at 200 Union $70,816.80; Memphis Publishing Company(the Commercial Appeal) $79,763.27; AUTOZONE located at 121 S Front $47,919.98 (This company is owned by Pitt Hyde whose name was included in Morris's memo). This list goes on and on but I think that you get the jest, While MLG&W is cutting off the power of the poor,they allow power brokers free service.

How can the Willie Herenton and the City Council allow MLG&W to cut off citizens when the city itself is behind on it's bill on many of its properties? Memphis Housing Authority located at 850 Firestone $105,415.89;Memphis Housing Authority located at 620 S. Lauderdale $106,029.47;Memphis Housing Authority located at 1420 Fairview $113,540.39; Memphis Department of Public Works,2685 Steam Plant Rd. $285,806.16; Memphis Cook Convention Center $801,205.04. And this is just a few of City of memphis properties with large MLG&W bills.

But lets look at the other side of the coin, the small businessman whose struggling to survive. Kings Kids learning Center $222.54;On Time Learning Academy #1 $521.25; On Time Learning Academy #2 $589.32;Horn Lake ready mix $610.07; Thomas auto sales 4793.86; All American Steel $629.08;Big Boy Rims an Tires $191.07;Tax Express $136.57; The Next Phase Barber and Beauty $95.74; Vision Ten Inc. $86.43; This is just a few of the small businesses that were disconnected within the last 30 days. Also MLGW disconnected over 10 small churches.

There were also nearly 1,300 residents that were disconnected within the last 30 days with none even remotely close to the bill of Edmund Ford. MLGW has a totally unfair way of dealing with customers. What governs how a customer in going to be disconnected. Is the reason that many residents have such high bills is due to the poor having to make up for the money that the large companies and power brokers refuse to pay. I think that this post shows the need to sue MLGW and force them to treat all customers the same.

Edmund Ford may not be paying his bill and should be treated like any other citizen, But Jack Belz and Pitt Hyde who we see have companies that owe much higher bills than Ford should also have to pay or be disconnected. MLGW has sent a message to this community that there is no concern about the low and moderate income person,Or the small businessman. And it seems that the only place to make them do right is in a court of law. How much do we owe Hyde and Belz, we give them millions per year in P.I.L.O.T.S

we must also understand that while Lee is the President, MLGW is the Willie Herenton show. He selects the President and the Board. Plus when you look at the persons whose names have been called as part of the "Special treatment" program, They to are connected to Herenton. Must of them are connected from Willie's days as Supt. of schools. Peggy Brewer was a former principal, Curtis Dillihunt was also employed in Memphis City Schools, And the late Ken Cole was with the Memphis Education Association. So while Lee is taking the heat,Herenton started the fire.

The City Council should demand the removal of Lee and all of the board members of MLGW and start all over. In the last week this community has lost all respect for the leadership of MLGW and has become totally outraged that the Mayor is just sitting back hoping that it will all go away,. But it won't go away until he does.

Lee's Church Pastored By School Board Member Is $7,588.46 Past Due On It's MLG&W Bill

According to MLG&W documents Olivet Baptist Church which is pastored by School Board Commissioner Kenneth T. Whalum is over 30 days past due of it's bill of $7,588.46. What really stands out about this past due bill is the fact the MLG&W President Joseph Lee attends this church,And that his first cousin Shelia Lee Whalum is the wife of the pastor. Shelia Lee Whalum also is a Herenton appointee in the finance department of city government.

Is it possible that Lee has allowed his church "Special Treatment"? While KT is dancing and grinding with students in Memphis City Schools, It seems he needs to take the tithe money out of his pockets and dance his ass down to MLG&W and pay his bill