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Brady Campaign Endorses Law-Breaking

Wednesday, February 14th, 2007

The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Ownership responds to the Justice Department telling Bloomberg to knock it off: “The response by the Bush Administration’s Justice Department to New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s efforts to combat illegal gun trafficking come across as an effort to silence the messenger rather than respond to the problem of […]

Another mayor quits

Tuesday, February 13th, 2007

A third mayor has quit Michael Bloomberg’s anti-gun group: A third mayor has bowed out of New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s anti-gun mayors’ coalition, saying he is in favor of disarming criminals, but “not at the risk of losing our Constitutional freedom.” SAF learned from the staff at Gun Week that Rio Rancho, NM Mayor […]

Mayors Against Guns and the NRA

Tuesday, February 6th, 2007

The NRA has a page up listing the mayors who joined Bloomberg’s anti-gun group. They also have contact info and how to be heard. Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam is a member of the group. So, if you local yokels haven’t called the mayor in a while, do so at: Phone: 865-215-2040 Fax: 865-215-2085 mayor@cityofknoxville.org

Would that be illegal guns in Tennessee or illegal guns in NYC, which is most of them

Tuesday, January 23rd, 2007

Bloomberg does the opinion piece for mayors against guns a gun control organization that is funded by the Joyce Foundation. Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam is a member of the anti-gun coalition of mayors (see background info here) and that is why I personally am boycotting Pilot Oil. Nothing new in this misguided screed but I […]

Reporting a gun crime

Saturday, January 6th, 2007

Countertop notes that there is a protest to catch a man guilty of committing gun crimes: Maniacal New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and his Mayors’ Coalition Against Illegal Guns will be meeting for a one day “National Summit” at the DC Capitol Hilton (corner of 16th and K at 1001 16th Street NW) on […]

The South Grove annexation disharmony

Friday, December 29th, 2006

By now most people have learned of the disharmony between the City of Knoxville and Knox County government over the South Grove Shopping Center. Harmony is very important in Knox County. It appears that it is even more important than either ethics or the law. The disharmony is over an allegedly illegal “One Man One […]

Remember the Candy Factory?

Thursday, December 14th, 2006

You may recall there was a little dustup over the World’s Fair Park project a couple years ago. The idea was to save the Sunsphere, the Candy Factory, and the Tennessee Amphitheater. In the News Sentinel today we learn it may cost $3.4 million for full renovation or $655,000 for complete demolition. Money that was […]

Trust the criminal

Tuesday, November 28th, 2006

In the past few weeks there have been two local events that should give anyone pause regardless of their feelings about firearms. Whether the concern is for the United States Constitution or just plain common sense, the idea that anyone should trust a criminal armed with a gun makes no sense. The first event was […]

I’m still boycotting Pilot Oil

Monday, November 27th, 2006

I said before that I was boycotting Pilot Oil due to Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam’s membership in an anti-gun group funded by the Joyce Foundation. I was pleased to have received correspondence from someone in the Mayor’s office offering to clarify the issue with me. I received that comment 11 days ago and awaited said […]

Biased against guns

Tuesday, November 21st, 2006

Gene, being accused of anti-gun bias, writes: As for just reporting the facts, the program was designed to illicit (sic) comments from my guests. I think we succeeded. Mike Cohen, Frank Cagle and Terry Frank each offered their opinions. If you review the segment, you won’t hear me offer my opinion. I’m simply the moderator. […]

Another anti-gun Tennessee Mayor

Monday, November 20th, 2006

In light of some recent postings on Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam belonging to anti-gun group, I was going back through some links. Looks like Tennessee has another mayor that has recently allied himself with an anti-gun group: Shelby County Mayor A.C. Warton. Unlike Knoxville, the Memphis press has covered the issue: Wharton will travel to […]

You ever notice

Friday, November 17th, 2006

how pro-gun folks are willing to debate their position any time and any where (often, when we’re not even asked); Yet, the anti-gunners only set up shill blogs without comments, issue press releases, and largely stick to venues in which they will not be challenged and avoid those that will? Yeah, me too. By the […]

SayUncle: Boycotting Pilot Oil

Wednesday, November 15th, 2006

It’s now been over one month since I reported that Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam is a member of the Joyce Foundation-funded, anti-gun group called Mayors Against Illegal Guns. This has been mentioned on my site and linked by instapundit, NRA News, and other local blogs; and it has been covered by radio host Steve Gill. […]

More on Mayors Against Guns

Friday, November 3rd, 2006

Wayne LaPierre takes on some other mayors. No mention of Haslam this time.

Tulsa, call your mayor’s office

Friday, October 27th, 2006

Cam Edwards notes that the Tulsa mayor Kathy Taylor is also a part of Mayors Against Guns. He asks: I’m really surprised the Tulsa media hasn’t gone after Taylor on this. Well, Knoxville’s press hasn’t covered the fact that Mayor Haslam has joined the group either. Speaking of Knoxville, Les says: The ultimate goal of […]

Non-explained

Friday, October 20th, 2006

I criticized the local news for not covering the fact that the Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam belongs to an anti-gun group. Rich, who happened to be at the News Sentinel when I had my panties all bunched up, says: On the day in question, both the A and B sections of the paper were running […]

Nothing but Internet – Again

Wednesday, October 18th, 2006

Uncle shoots and maybe scores. The NRA has picked up my story about Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam being a member of the anti-gun Mayors Alliance that is funded by Joyce Foundation (See here, here, here, here, here, and here). Wayne LaPierre (yes, that Wayne LaPierre) asks What’s going on in Knoxville: Here’s a suggestion for […]

American Hunters and Shooters Association Update

Friday, October 13th, 2006

Over at NSH, I posted this bit about Mayors Against Guns and the Joyce Foundation. In the comment section, a guy claiming to be Bob Ricker (Executive Director of the American Hunters and Shooters Association) says: I’m the Executive Director of the American Hunters and Shooters Association (AHSA)and AHSA has neither fequested nor received funding […]

More on Mayors against guns

Friday, October 13th, 2006

You know, that group that Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam is a part of: The Mayors Against Guns further claim that they “respect the rights of law abiding citizens to own guns.” No they don’t. Let’s face it. The City of New York has done just about everything it can do in the form of imposing […]

Nothing but Internet

Wednesday, October 11th, 2006

And some radio. While perusing around Al Gore’s Tubes of Internets, I discovered that Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam was part of an anti-gun group. I wasn’t happy about it. In East Tennessee, this could be political suicide. So, I hopped back on Al Gore’s Tubes of Internets and wrote about it on my blog and […]

Bloomberg comes to town and damage control

Tuesday, October 10th, 2006

On the air at Steve Gill’s, Mr. Haslam non-explains his participation in the anti-gun Mayor’s Alliance Against Guns. AC has the audio. Short version: they said it was good so I signed up. He had good talking points but the facts are he’s a member of an anti-gun group. And he was too lazy to […]

Bloomberg comes to town – updated again

Tuesday, October 10th, 2006

Mayor Haslam was apparently on Steve Gill’s show (thanks for the mention Steve) and was asked about his membership in an anti-gun group (see here and here). I haven’t heard it. AC says: My main man, Steve Gill, and I just conversated and he relays that Haslam’s people called into his show today and were […]

Bloomberg comes to town – updated

Tuesday, October 10th, 2006

I called the Mayor’s office this morning to ask about Mayor Bill Haslam’s involvement in Michael Bloomberg’s Alliance of Mayors Against Guns. The nice lady I talked to had no idea what I was talking about. She transferred me to another nice lady who had no idea what I was talking about. I was then […]

Bloomberg comes to town

Monday, October 9th, 2006

Or at least his presence. Seems Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam is a member of Michael Bloomberg’s Alliance of Mayors Against Guns. I have intentionally left off the word illegal because Bloomberg’s antics have not targeted illegal gun dealers but legal and lawful dealers. Bloomberg has waged a war against lawful gun dealers. A refresher on […]

The first TIF after the fact

Monday, August 28th, 2006

Brother can you spare 9 million? Have developers figured out what patsies our leaders in local Knox County government are? Much has been written about TIF’s here at Say Uncle. Even those like myself that cast a wary eye towards TIF’s admit that in theory they can be progressive and provide a reasonable return on […]

Tennessee Senatorial Debate

Sunday, July 2nd, 2006

Terry Frank also has notes from the Republican debate: I was seated directly behind Mayor Haslam. Two interesting notes here: Carolyn Jensen, face-lady for Sen. Bill Frist, leaned over to the Mayor following the opening remarks and remarked that “he” is doing well, “isn’t he?” The “he”, of course, being Bob Corker. It seems Corker […]

Where is the glass dome?

Monday, May 8th, 2006

In the world of television there is a phrase that describes desperation and stupidity, the point where the show tips towards oblivion. That phrase is “jumping the shark”. This comes from the long running series “Happy Days” where in the final season the script writers were so desperate for a bit for sweeps week they […]

The Farmers Market, the wheel tax, and the new school

Tuesday, May 2nd, 2006

Today is Election Day and the undecided voters must make an important decision. Who should they vote for in the race for Knox County Mayor? I suggest you consider the important aspect of fiduciary responsibly. How well has our current County Mayor managed the County’s finances? Not very well at all. Knox County Mayor Mike […]

Metropulse and ED

Friday, March 24th, 2006

Terry Frank on the Metropulse’s recent love affair with the hideous practice of eminent domain: Recently I asked of Bill Lyons, Director of Policy Development for the Mayor Haslam and the City of Knoxville, or if his Metro Pulse staffer wife, Gay, had written, influenced, or contributed to an editorial hit-piece in the Metro Pulse […]

Take Back Our Government Rally?

Wednesday, January 25th, 2006

Over at KnoxBlab some people are poking fun at the Take Back Our Government Rally. One poster wrote, “I heard that the anti wheel tax people are having a rally tomorrow night at the Expo Center on Clinton Highway to take back the government. Anyone know who they are taking it from and what do […]

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