Forget about Willie Herenton's decision to run for the congressman from the 9th Congressional District and look at the fact that on the federal level that Blacks in the state of Tennessee have no representation on the national front do you think that a people that make up 16% of the population should not have a voice?
There are 11 members of the Tennessee delegations,9 congressmen and 2 senators,all of which are White,again do you think that this is fair? There are 6,073,646 known citizens of this state of which 1,011,176 are blacks. Do you not think that in a district that was designed for Black representation that a Black should not be the representative?
While Steve Cohen has gone a good job as the congressman that does not mean that he should run unopposed or that he should be allowed to portray himself as Black. There is no doubt if one is honest that most Whites feel that he has pandered himself to the Black community so that he can maintain his seat in congress.
If Cohen does not have to put on Black face to stay in office why did he state that he "Votes like a Black woman". Why after 24 years in the state senate where he represented a majority of Whites in District 30 where he never attempted to join the Legislative Black Caucus did he attempt as soon as he was elected to congress from a Black majority district decided he wanted to become a member of the Congressional Black Caucus?
In the 24 years of state service he never attempted to name a state building after a Black man by he has now named the Federal Building after a Black man and a Post office too. In fact after the death of Issac Hayes he wanted to name the airport after him. Why hasn't Cohen attempted to name anything after someone White.The answer is very simple,Whites cannot keep him in office. When Cohen likes at the numbers and sees that there are 183,000 registered Blacks in the district vs. 99,000 Whites of which many are republicans he knows that a Black face is the only face he can wear.
This fact may be hard for many to believe but Cohen's future in politics depends solely on Blacks. In the race for congress Whites are a non entity and a race against Herenton does not depend on fund raisers but the one who can get out the vote. It is for certain that no matter what you think about Herenton he will get his base to the polls and during the upcoming months pull some Black support from Cohen. It is certain that Herenton as he campaigns in the inner city will remind his base that while Cohen has to put his Black face on he was born with his.
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So sad that you only see in black and white. Do you need a black man in office to make you feel secure in your own self? Thad the reason you are such a misfit isn't because you are black. It is because you are hatefull
YOUR QUESTION ASKS IS IT OK WITH ME. THE ANSWER IS HELL YES IT'S OK WITH ME.
It would be just fine to have a 'blackface' from Tennessee in DC, but one would have to be a very undereducated moron or have a major financial interest to justify a vote for Mr. Herenton at this point. The city is enough of a laughingstock locally to risk this type of exposure, limited as it would be, on a national level.
Is it okay with you that Tennessee Latino people have no voice in Washington?
Right now, people are working off emotions over this issue. True, Steve Cohen has done his job. But then you (Thaddeus Matthews) takes the time to present actual facts about the district, and its hard to see this district NOT represented by an African American. Is Herrenton the best choice? Well I can't say that I'm happy with his performance as mayor, but if not him, then who else. How about you Thaddeus?
They do have a voice....
Just because the politician is not black does not mean the citizens do not have a voice..
What you are suggesting is RACIST.
thats like saying Obama is not my president because he is black... thats stupid.
I'm Fine With It Fat Boy!
but one would have to be a very undereducated moron or have a major financial interest to justify a vote for Mr. Herenton at this point.
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Exactly!
What did/has he achieved for the PEOPLE as:
1. Superintendent of Memphis City Schools (held the job for decades)
2. Mayor of City of Memphis (has held the job for decades)
WHAT HAS WILLIE DONE AND HOW DID HE LEAVE THESE TWO JOBS BETTER THAN HE FOUND IT?
What did any of the Fords do for the 9th District in the last 25 to 30 years besides toss out a few turkeys during the holidays?
Thad uttered..."look at the fact that on the federal level that Blacks in the state of Tennessee have no representation on the national front"
The FACT is that ALL PEOPLE in the state of Tennessee have representation in Washington DC.
Now for people like you, who ALWAYS look at the color of one's skin, you can honestly say that there are NO BLACK PEOPLE from the state of Tennessee representing ANY PERSON in the state of Tennessee.
I suppose that I could use your same logic and say that white people do not have a president since he so happens to not have their same skin color. The question would then be, is it fair to the majority (white people) of Americans not to have a president?
Thad Matthews, the day you and other racists (black and white) can start practicing what MLK taught, the sooner you all can find happiness in the best land on earth.
Your black/white stories are getting more retarded every single day. We'll continue to pray for the hate to be lifted from yours and other racists hearts.
Poor old Thaddeus, Huckleberry Finn should have doused him in white paint to help him towards his ambition of amounting to something.
"IS IT OKAY WITH YOU THAT TENNESSEE BLACKS HAVE NO VOICE IN WASHINGTON? "
It's not all right with me to have that thieving big talk Obama in Washingto stealing from the haves to give to the lazy ass have nots.
If there was ever a voice that should have gone unheard, it is the voice of "Mortimer Sneard" Obama's telepromter.
ANOTHER REAL DUMB BELL OF A POSTER:
"then who else. How about you Thaddeus?"
Matthews would be indicted within a month for perverted tampering with male dead bodies in a city where the FBI is headquarted.
There's more colors than Black and White. Because of your foolishness, this town will never be albe to elevate like others CITIES. Latinos as well as Orientals also need need a voice. As I travel the Country and Overseas and return here to visit family and friends, there is never a discussion on SOLUTIONS to the problems here, just devide and conquer with RACE.
MLK said something about the color os skin and character. What was it?
Do I not have a voice with my president because he is not the same color as me?
Bullshit
I am no fan of steve cohen, let that be understood on the front end. But REALLY... is it necessary that a representative in elected office be a given color just because that district is majority that color? If we were to carry the argument of percentages of racial makeup should be reflected in the color of the skin of the elected officer, then we must see that it is not equitable to have a black president with the black population at less than 20%. If we are to be truly color blind. we should vote for the person we believe woould best represent our interest regardless of their skin color. Face it, the president could not have been elected on the black vote alone. Is there really any reason to place a vote on skin color alone? I get the feeling that some folks want to perpetuate segregation, even if it means electing completely reprehensible candidates.
Your comments smacks of racism. Furthermore, your comments don’t make any sense.
You state that Cohen has been voting on issues the way his constituents (the majority of whom are black) would want him to, BUT because he is white it doesn’t matter?
I believe that Herington himself told a crowd of voters that we should move past the race issue and support Steve Cohen.
What do you have to say about that double stuff?
IS IT OKAY WITH YOU THAT TENNESSEE BLACKS HAVE NO VOICE IN WASHINGTON?
Yeah, sounds good to me. Look what your "voice" has done for Memphis. Too bad you are too ignorant to believe that you can not be represented by anyone other than one of "your own".
Well we called that one right....Thad didn't wait 6 months before he flipped...
back in January he was screaming for Herenton to step down. He called him a "Politrickan".
Now...he wants him in a Federal Office...and for what?
RACE of course.
Thad, other than create large, sprawling, crime-ridden ghettos, what have BLACK politicians done for the black community?
The 9th district doesn't need a black congressman. What the district needs is an effective congressman. I can't believe that following the historic election of President Obama, that anyone would be swayed by this argument.
Did TN blacks feel represented by Harold Ford Jr.? If I recall Thaddeus, you stated that you voted for Corker over Ford Jr. Did you not feel at that time that TN blacks needed representation?
As for Herenton, his presence on the Hill won't make a bit of difference. I suspect that his real motive is that he wants a different assortment of light-skinned women to choose from.
y'all got enough "voice." Be happy and sit down...
This is an old issue that has been worn out on this page. Put an intersting topic up there such as will the Mayor be indicted and if so for what. If not, why have the Feds been hinting at that? Just to ruin his reputation? If they have something then come on with it and if they dont they should be ashamed for putting this crap out there when there is nothing to it. It is wrong if they are just trying to ruin him but dont have anything.
Thad I think you need to contact Guinness Book of World Records. You have definately broke a record here!!! You have more stupid nigger posters than anybody in the whole world!!! There's enough stupid nigger posters here to make a jillon fucking Tarzan movies!!!
Niggers continue to ruin this city!
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Is it okay with you that Tennessee Latino people have no voice in Washington?
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Half of you son-bitches shouldn't be here anyway! We talking about Black folk, not Mexicans!
All I want to know is this:
How much did Dr. Herenton give you Thad? We all know you wouldn't do this out of he kindness of your heart! :-)
With the democrats in power in Washington, D.C., the Tennessee Blacks are getting top dollar for their votes. The way the blacks sell their votes makes you wonder what price tag they have put on their children. Certainly, they have hung an albatross around the necks of those children in the way that they have educated them on how to get a free ride from the government as it steals from those who have put in that extra effort.
Don't worry about not being represented, Obama and Palosi are still in the market buying your votes as they know they have a sure thing.
Cohen keeps going to the tanning bed to keep from from appearing so white.
As for as I am concern Tennessee has never had any black representation. The Fords have never to me appeared to be (black0. Their votes in the house were always conservative. You never saw either Ford, father or son pictured with the Black Caucus. One question to be ask, do you feel that blacks are represented on the U S Supreme Court with Clarence Thomas.
7:21 AM
This election is going to be one of the most interesting elections in recent days for Memphis. There are plenty of twists and turns without having to state the obvious and / or resort to taking Memphis back into the dark ages.
You are not advancing Memphis politics (nor yourself) by taking this position.
I hope you will reconsider your position as this line of dialog is unnecessary for a political race that will be most interesting.
Remember how the Tinker campaign became a national shame for Memphis with her effort to create black / white devide.
We have all seen what some real individual with a "Black Face" can do for Memphians; I just want to be represented by someone who has our best interest at heart! This is just another ego trip for Herenton at our expense. What can he do at the federal level but make a fool of himself?
"Lovely Day"
Mr. Matthews:
IT seems that less than 18 months ago it was okay that Tennessee did not have anyblack representation when Ms. Tinkwe was running against Cohen. I distinctly remember your saying that it doesn't matter if the person is black or white.
So my question to you is..What's different now. The switch in your position begs the question
1.What has Steve Cohen done or not done to make you change
2. What has the Mayor done or not done to make you change.
3. What revelation have you had in the last months to make you change your position
I am a fan of your and will continue to listn to your show. However, I'm a little disturbed by your sudden change in philosphy concerning race in Memphis politics specifically with regard to the 8th Cong District race.
I hope you take time to repsond.
Was not the United States of America unofficially seen as a "White" district?!? Aren't you glad the entire country doesn't follow your logic?
Thaddeus, you know better that to make this election a black / white issue. It is an election to determine the content of ones character, not the color of ones skin....
Cohen has more true integrity and more concern for the district than Herenton...period.
Take the hight road next time.
Matthews, when you you going to jump in the city hall fountain in the buff while playing with yourself? Surely, you realize you will get more hits to please these old worn thin advertisements that appear on this blog.
Don't your people care about something other than the burial services and race hate that you advertise?
"There is no doubt if one is honest that most Whites feel that he has pandered himself to the Black community so that he can maintain his seat in congress"
No difference than Obama's having pandered himself to the have nots who want the what nots of the haves gifted to them.
You can't trust a nigger in office! There are to many temptations and a nigger can't pass up on "getting minez"
Kracker
Willie Herenton just spits in our faces. He's never around when a storm stirs, but then he's never around anytime.
I remember when Herenton said that he didn't go to black tie events.Then we found out that the rich and powerful were giving him a Christmas Gala every year. He didn't mind taking home the "Money". Who run it. The house nigger surely does not.Same game the white man has played for years,now we got our black representation in Herenton Same Shit different color.
If Herenton wins we still won't have a black voice in Washington.
What you are purposing is one of the main reasons that this city will never be able to see tremendous progress. We are stuck about 40 years behind the rest of the country in mentality....
Mr. Matthews, not everything is black and white. Just because one is black does not justify one's comptence to be in office and be effective (i.e., Some of our City Council, State Represntatives and our Mayor(now)).
Just because one is white, asian, or latino does not indicate one would not be effective representing the TN Ninth Congressional District.
It was historic in many facets when Harold Ford, Sr. won his race in 1974 as the district congressional seat had never been occupied by an African American.
His son who was elected 22 years later, in 1996 had no concept of the needs in the Ninth District, which is outside of being Majority African American, one of the poorest (i.e.,38126 is the third poorest zip code in the country or least it was during HFJ's time in office).
A majority of the legistation that Harold Ford, Jr. voted on was not in the best benefits of his district(read his voting record).
He never sponsored a major piece of legistation the entire time he was in office (though he co-sponsored several). With that said, this district did not accquire all of the federal funding for projects that were possible during his time in office.
Harold Jr. would not even meet with his consitutents when they came to his office, if a constiutent was in the office and he was there staff was told to keep "them" away from the Congressman.Is this what you mean by representation?
By the way, I am African American and I have worked closly with this circle, so I know what I am saying.
I'm so tired of this black and white bullsh*t. Why is it that just because Memphis is majority black, you would think that Herenton would represent me (yes, I'm black) better than anyone of any other race? I keep hearing the pro-Herenton people talk about what he has "done for Memphis, brought to Memphis, blah, blah, blah". What I have noticed is Memphis streets have become dirtier and crime is rampant. Herenton has done nothing for my neighborhood. I don't live downtown, so nothing he has "done" to improve downtown Memphis has had one positive effect on my life. I don't understand why Blacks, such as you Thad who have an audience, continue to try to make it seem like other blacks can't see past color. There are quite a few of us who are able to look at the records of those we have voted for in the past and determine whether or not they would be good for our future. For me, Herenton is not in my future. So please, stop trying to pull the race card and make us think that just because someone is black, they will have our best interest at heart.
As for Herenton stating that it would be good for young, black kids to see other blacks in leadership positions, I suggest he goes and volunteer at a few of the inner city community centers or have a few luncheons a couple of times a year for and with disadvantaged kids in different areas of the city (not a $1000 per plate fundraiser) and talk to the kids in the neighborhoods. Kids don't only need someone who looks like them in higher positions just to show them they can do it. They need guidance and displine to show them HOW to do it. And that can be done without trying to pull the "look like me" race card.
Steve Cohen needs to go!He has done nothing to enhance the poor conditions and Blight in the Black neighborhoods.Dr. Herenton has.Look at LeMoyne Gardens,LaMar Terrence.Lauderdale Courts,Fowler Homes,etc. check out downtown,Beale Street,and all the new affordable houses in our neighborhoods.Stevie just name buildings and present cerficates.How many businessmen has Stevie Boy helped?We need jobs, we need decent houses, we need economics in our community.WE NEED HELP.Go Doc Herenton you know what we need. GO! GO! GO!
We have a voice, coming through Steve Cohen's mouth. He is doing a good job, it shouldnt matter what color he is. I dont care if hes WHite, Jew, Fat ( like ur fat ass ) or tall.
i get a dam good laugh when i read this site....laugh so hard my side hurt...man yall are something else,,i love it
Is the Afro American community all about the stupid street corner sex talk that was a big part of the Matthews show today? Those idiots talking were adults making reference to thighs and all the rest, whatever. It is really a dirty and filthy show.
Anyone who would admit to being a fan of Thaddeus Matthews deserves to live in the sorry fashion of his existence.
Is it okay with you that Tennessee Latino people have no voice in Washington?
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Only US citizens can vote and therefore have representation. Illegal aliens don't have identification so how they gonna get representation?
Ummm... 1) It's not ok with me that TN blacks are underrepresented in Washington. 2) I don't think that means that we should get rid of Steve Cohen. 3) The way to get more representation is through addition, not division. 4) It is awfully nice that an African-American man is in the White House. 5) There's also not enough representation for women! (And Marsha Blackburn doesn't represent TN women very well ... neither would Robin Smith.)
Thad, other than create large, sprawling, crime-ridden ghettos, what have BLACK politicians done for the black community?
6:17 PM
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One would think with having a black city school superintendent (for decades), black school board members, black mayors (city - for decades and county), black State House and Senate Reps, along with the black 9th U.S. Congressional District representation for at 2 to 3 decades, and now, a black U.S. president, a dramatic uplifting of the black peoples would have been realized by now.
So tell me, why has their situation stayed the same or has worsened? And why are they still complaining and blaming the white man?
Do you suppose that maybe its because some of these black people haven't truly put forth an effort in helping themselves FIRST before expecting others (even black representatives) to do it for them?
Not all, but most of the posters on this page don't have an ideal of what Thaddeus is doing.
I won't pretend to speak for him,he does a fine job of doing that.But I will give you my take on this political stage.
For decades now I have heard Memphians complain about Mayor Herenton.Even when he was the superintendent of Memphis City Schools.The school board even paid him to leave.
I have also supported three candidates against him and lost all three times.I even participated in the recall and heard thousands of citizens complain about the mayor.
After a thorough examination of the political power of Mayor Herenton,my conclusion is that no one can beat him,for this office.Not even Carol Chunmey or any other candidate.
Look at the election results of the last four elections.The only way we can get another mayor to turn Memphis from it's downward slope is to elect Herenton to the congress.That is the only way we can get this city back in the hands of responsible leadership.
Not one of these posters.Mentioned the fact that Steve Cohen had his chance.I live in the district and the people opposed the war.Steve Cohen recently voted to spend billions more for the war,and billions to the IMF,which is a ripoff of American taxpayers.
Steve Cohen represents Israel interests not the 9th district.Anti-war protesters are mobilizing to demand Steve Cohen step down from the Out of Iraq caucuses and the progressive caucuses.
He has voted against the will of the majority of the district.Thaddeus I sent you a email in which Steve Cohen was identified as a fraud,and his own self interest for Israel is his motivation.
If you really want to change Memphis for the better,then we need to send Herenton to Washington and send Steve Cohen back to midtown.
Yeah, I'm okay with it.
Thad,
You have the old style racial thinking that has cursed this City. Thank God, that the rednecks are moving to MS and Tipton County. Now the craziness is with the African Americans.
I am not a big Cohen fan and had just as soon a smart, energetic young black candidate win (and there are plenty of them). However, it is profoundly stupid to place an old, worn out, egomaniac in office just because he has a black face.
This kind of thinking has made Memphis the premier Rustbelt City of the South.
The real question is not black vs. white but who can bring us more green.
As for Herenton, his presence on the Hill won't make a bit of difference. I suspect that his real motive is that he wants a different assortment of light-skinned women to choose from.
5:57 PM
And Men.
Good!! If they represent in any shape, form or fashion like they do on here save the ignorance.
Now you want to dictate how the black people vote? If they want to and are willing to elect a white person to represent them then so be it...
Maybe the know something that you don't?
SHELBY COUNTY (2008) CENSUS
(estimate)
906,825 persons living in county
51.9% black persons
Poor, poor pitiful me.....
Just think: "The Man is still holding me down"....NOT
When are us gays going to get a voice? You'd be surprised how many of us are out there. Since my lover's black and I'm white, I don't care what color the person is, as long as they are either gay or reperesent gay rights.
We need a level playing field for all orientations.
Damn it! I am in love with a sexy black man and we want to get married! What is wrong with that? Huh?
Kracker
Black folks need their voice back. Putting these career politicians in office is only hurting te district.
FYI,
The FBI is still interviewing people regarding Herenton and the bus station.
Just because you haven't heard anything does not mean it's over.
What is interesting some of the people who were recently interviewed names are not being mentioned and clearly the CA is aware. Some of Rodney (2) closest buddies were just interviewed this month. Also E.W. Moon was in town last week. Could have been testifying again before the Grand Jury?
Saw what?! You got the biggest there is with President Obama but I do see your point that for a Southern state with a significant African-American population that props up more than half the state's economy, we should have a voice, someone to repazzent us for reals. The Congressman that we do have now, how many of them what life is really like in working class Memphis. It's hard out here for a Memphis brother. Can I get an amen?
"It's hard out here for a Memphis brother. Can I get an amen?"
3:14 AM
WHY DON'T YOU BROTHERS TRY DOING IT FOR YOURSELVES INSTEAD OF BELLY ACHING FOR HELP FROM THE GOVERNMENT? THE GOVERNMENT IS FINANCED BY THOSE WHO DO IT FOR THEMSELVES. THEY HAVE NO INTEREST IN DOING IT FOR YOU SINCE SO MANY OF YOU ARE SITTING AROUND ON YOUR ASS WAITING FOR A HANDOUT.
No way I'm giving Cohen my vote. I'd rather see Willie up there giving a speech that Memphis needs more Fed money, more food stamps, more welfare too and if they boo him, he can tell them to stop being non-sensical. Plus, I want Willie to make it Congress so that we'll get a new Mayor and the first thing the new Mayor will do is fore Godwin's ass and Godwin's cronies too! Two for one deal Baby!!
Steve Cohen needs to go!He has done nothing to enhance the poor conditions and Blight in the Black neighborhoods.Dr. Herenton has.Look at LeMoyne Gardens,LaMar Terrence.Lauderdale Courts,Fowler Homes,etc. check out downtown,Beale Street,and all the new affordable houses in our neighborhoods.
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Private enterprise did all of the above-not government!
Government doesn't and never has created anything. Don't let the politicians ever fool you into thinking otherwise.
All that can ever be achieved when making goverment bigger is the creation of more beauracracy, confusion, conditions for corruption and greed, poor quality, inefficiency, more destruction of personal freedoms.
No thank you.
"So please, stop trying to pull the race card and make us think that just because someone is black, they will have our best interest at heart."
2:09 AM, I truly believe Thad is comfortable living in the cave man days.
To 10:18 "Kracker"
Hush, pussy. Your breath is drawing flies. Take your little pink, weak, trailer park ass back to bed and please your cousin. Grown folks are talking here, ya' know?
THE GOVERNMENT IS FINANCED BY THOSE WHO DO IT FOR THEMSELVES.
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What! You are too naive if you believe rich folks pay taxes. They got rich by letting the poor break their backs for them and they stay rich by making sure the poor stay poorer. You iz 1 dumb sumbitch and u need to getz reals!
"They got rich by letting the poor break their backs for them and they stay rich by making sure the poor stay poorer."
Most poor people are poor because they were too lzy to get an education, to lazy to put in a full eight hours of work for five days in a row and worst of all, they believe that charlatans like Obama will pull them from the hole they jumped into.
"What! You are too naive if you believe rich folks pay taxes."
You poor and ignorant SOB. Where the hell do you think your relief comes from, a tooth fairy?
" . . . I'd rather see Willie up there giving a speech that Memphis needs more Fed money, more food stamps, more welfare too . . . ."
Therein lies the problem. People like this poster and those for whom he is begging drag down the community. Cream rises to the top, not chocolate milk. Let's get rid of the food stamps and hand outs. Let's put those people to work or just buy them a one way ticket to a Memphis sister city such as Detroit or East St. Louis, IL.
Wouldn't it be great if this were a hard working community occupied by educated folks who were willing to accomplish things through their own efforts rather than living the sparse existence perpetuated through government hand outs.
Could I have seen the author of the quoted post on the street this morning sitting in the gutter with a card board sign asking for a hand out? Probaly not, it was no doubt the suthor's son.
Where the hell do you think your relief comes from, a tooth fairy?
12:09 PM
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Like I said, only the poor pay taxes because they can't their money in Zurich or the Cayman Islands or in Dubai.
You keep proving yourself an idiot with each post. If you want me to
keep embarassing you, then keep letting out your ignorant comments.
I ain't too proud that I won't receive a little help from Uncle Sam. You haters need to do some research and find out there as just as many if not more Whites and Latinos who receive food stamps and welfare. Yes Memphis has many Blacks who get help but if you cut them out then you'll have to cut out even more White, Latino, new immigrant families...
" Yes Memphis has many Blacks who get help but if you cut them out then you'll have to cut out even more White, Latino, new immigrant families..."
Rotten apples contaminate everything they touch, don't they?
Rotten apples contaminate everything they touch, don't they?
3:07 PM
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If you're calling the majority white CEOs who were at Enron, Halliburton, all the white CEOs who tore down Wall Street and the banks and financial system due to their greed. They walked away with millions in salaries and flew off in their corporate jets while blue collar workers lost their jobs and home, then yes, those rotten apples are to blame for the weak economy.
Steve Cohen needs to go!He has done nothing to enhance the poor conditions and Blight in the Black neighborhoods.Dr. Herenton has.Look at LeMoyne Gardens,LaMar Terrence.Lauderdale Courts,Fowler Homes,etc. check out downtown,Beale Street,and all the new affordable houses in our neighborhoods.
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Oh please shut up! Sure, Herenton had a hand in helping to tear down those projects and move those people out, but when the city began to annex areas and the white flight began to take place, look where all of those people from the projects ended up. Herenton helped the homeowner's who decided to put their houses on the Section 8 list and enabled many of those same people from the projects to get into these homes and help tear down the "better" neighborhoods in Memphis. Fox Meadows, Hickory Hill, Cordova...all annexed and look at how the neighborhoods have started to deteriorate. Herenton didn't do anything to teach those people how to care for homes or yards. He didn't tell them that you shouldn't park your car on the lawn and to pick up trash around your house. Only thing you have to do is look at how crime has sprawled into these areas. It is only because of Herenton's help to tear down the projects. He only wanted to see his name in lights and hear stupid asses like youself give him accolades. He has managed to make the city bigger and worst! And by the way, those people who were removed from the projects didn't have first choice into moving into those big nice apartments and houses that are now on the former project grounds.
"You haters need to do some research and find out there as just as many if not more Whites and Latinos who receive food stamps and welfare."
In relation to their population numbers, what you say is absolutely not true...hater.
Meaning, there aren't that many of you, but many of you are on the government dole.
Study ratios and you'll better understand the facts.
do black people in the 9th district want someone who actually works FOR them, like steve cohen, or do they want someone who works for his OWN gain, like willie herenton?
this is one of the most racist posts i've seen on this site. i guess because i'm white, i don't have a voice in obama? i guess the latino population in memphis just doesn't deserve any representation, either?
ALL people deserve a person who will stand up for their constituents. cohen has proved that he's willing to do that time & again.
all willie's proved is that he's good at hiding out when the sh*t hits the fan in memphis...this last storm being a perfect example.
"Steve Cohen needs to go!He has done nothing to enhance the poor conditions and Blight in the Black neighborhoods."
WHY IS IT THAT THEY CAN'T [OR WONT] DO IT FOR THEMSELVES?
"They walked away with millions in salaries and flew off in their corporate jets while blue collar workers lost their jobs and home, then yes, those rotten apples are to blame for the weak economy."
7:10 AM
With all the murders committed in Memphis over the week end we should see an earlier recovery since there will be fewer dollars needed for welfare and other government subsidy by the incompetents.
Those CEO's earned those jet trips.
But think about the hundreds of thousands of union workers who set on their ass with strike won work rules as our manufacturing resouces bottomed up, then went oversees to workers who were willing to work. There aren't many CEOs, but one hell of a lot of worthless union workers who can now put salt on their old shoe soles and have that for dinner. That, and Obama, is costing us dearly.
Study ratios and you'll better understand the facts.
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The whole point of that post is there are millions of poor people in the US and they aren't just black people.
If I talk numbers, you'll talk ratios. If I talk ratios, you'll talk numbers. It's your way to keep saying it's only black people who are bad. How are those Klan meetings lately?
i guess the latino population in memphis just doesn't deserve any representation, either?
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Not if they don't pay taxes. And if they got to Memphis by climbing over that fence in Texas, they sure don't deserve representation but more like incarceration.
If you want herenton as your voice then go right ahead! I say you should go for broke and get Marion Barry to represent.
"Steve Cohen needs to go!He has done nothing to enhance the poor conditions and Blight in the Black neighborhoods."
WHY IS IT THAT THEY CAN'T [OR WONT] DO IT FOR THEMSELVES?
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It is because of the mentality that has been pounded in their heads since birth - you are owed....you are owed....don't help yourself....you are owed....you be a victim....you are owed....sit and wait for someone to give you something because you are owed. Fuck that!
The greatest gift my parents ever gave me was to let me know when I was a youngster that nobody on this earth owes my anything. If I want or need something, it is up to me to put forth the effort to obtain it. No, I don't sit in need or want or filth or blight, etc...life is too short...I am the captain of my ship.
"The whole point of that post is there are millions of poor people in the US and they aren't just black people."
Please remember that fact when you are on a "woe is me I am black" trip.
Many people have it hard in America - not just "your people."
Those CEO's earned those jet trips.
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You are delusional and need professional help. You can't "earn" anything when your bank or car company goes bankrupt.
I have enjoyed your entertainment over the years but you have become so blantantly hypocritical that it is hard to take you seriously.
These complete 180s you do, i.e. recall Herenton/support Herenton, for Cohen/against Cohen, makes you lose all credibility. You show is virtually unlistenable now, unless one is totally uninformed and stupid. I wish you well but come on show some class.
Thaddeus,
I am black, and take offense to the implication and insinuation of your article!
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Your article is completely off-target. It is a faulty, weak, wreckless, irresponsible and transparent attempt by you to "scare" the crop of gullible/ignorant black voters into voting for Herenton for Congress!
Thad, you are promoting segregation and racism. As such, you are no different or better than the KKK, and are a Cancer on this society.
You are, in essence, suggesting that black voters SHOULD judge a man by the color of his skin, not the content of his character!
Thad, our Society has enough racists already. Lord knows that we don't neeed anymore.
I say--judge a candidate by the content of his character, not (as you suggest) by the color of his skin.
I voted for Mayor Herenton years ago, for Mayor...BEFORE he became so arrogant; before he became so morally and ethically bankrupt.
Mayor Herenton will NEVER get my vote again, for anything! He will certaintly NOT get my vote for Congress.
I don't give a rat's behind about the color of the Mayor's skin!
Mr. Henrenton's CHARACTER is fatally flawed and severely damaged. Therefore, he no longer deserves my vote. He will, therefore, not get my vote.
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Thad, skin color is NOT important when it comes to voting for someone. So, please drop the fear-mongering! You're insulting the intelligence and character of every decent, honorable black person.
Character, values, platform, etc, are far more important issues when electing a representative.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
I ain't too proud that I won't receive a little help from Uncle Sam. You haters need to do some research and find out there as just as many if not more Whites and Latinos who receive food stamps and welfare. Yes Memphis has many Blacks who get help but if you cut them out then you'll have to cut out even more White, Latino, new immigrant families...
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Study ratios, you idiot. You must be a Memphis City Schools graduate. Moron, don't you have a table to wipe down?
Yes. I am fine with it. BTW, I am a black male voter of 43 years of age who has voted in every election since I was 18. I saw Memphis go from being ruled by a bunch of white Good Ole Boys, to being ruled now by a bunch of black Good Ole Boys , we ( the people ) need representation as opposed to the divide house mentality that we have. The White Good Ole Boys didn't do shit for Memphis, and the Black Ones haven't either.....
Vote for the Jew ....oops, I said it, the Jew ...your real issue you bigoted asshole.
I'm a white guy who is damn proud of having supported Barack Obama for President and was so damn happy when he got elected that it was like winning the White House myself.
So I find it disgusting that Thaddeus is here saying that we need to go back to the days of seeing race as an issue at election time.
I guess the Herenton payroll is a pretty sweet gig, huh Thad?
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