Comments by Suggest_Removal_From_Memphis

Written on Memphis theaters reel, but 'Dark Knight' film rolls:

in response to synapse:

Jimmie Tashie is pretty much lying about security.

The only people you see working at the Malco Theatres look to be under the age of 20 and probably making barely over minimum wage.

There wasn't any sort of real security presence at the Paradiso tonight, which I admit is the first time in ages I have been to film on a weekend evening.

I agree with reflection, the Malco chain needs to invest in grown up ushers who actually sit inside the theatre to promptly eject the toads who don't know how to act. And lemme help some of you all, the toads who don't know how to act aren't always black or teenagers.

If the Muvico/Belz people had had enough common sense to invest in better security and had gotten out into the community and let people know that stupidity wasn't going to be tolerated, then Peabody Place would still be functioning.

You claim to have not been to the theatre in a long time yet judge Tashie's comments as a lie from your ONE visit? Malco handles security well. I have seen parking lot patrol and on site security guards. They handle large crowds routinely and I have seen them quickly dispatch drunk and violent people immediately. As for the teens working there, yes, that is a teenager job, working at a movie theatre. It always has been.

Written on A change of address as post office plans to leave Union Avenue location :

in response to jr240:

You should try Victory Bike on Broad St. They are great!

Nice guys at Victory but I try not to have to take out a loan to buy a bicycle.

Written on Chick-fil-A president says company opposes gay marriage :

This is under your "Happening Now" section while it's already been talked about for days on social media. Pick up the pace Mr. Newspaper.

Written on Geocaching Memphis public radio announcer, actor found safe in Fayette County :

in response to Memphocat:

OK, there is something really disturbing about this story. Where were the 17 year-old's parents? Was he having a "sleep-over" with the 29 year old? Is the 29 year old a "mentor" for this young "actor", and if not, what exactly is their relationship? The fact that neither family is commenting on this story speaks volumes. Something hinkey seems to be going on here....

The families are glad to have them back safe and sound. What needs to be commented on other than that? What exactly are you implying that they need to defend? They need more education on cell phone charging? Getting better equipped waterproof phones? That's a fun game you play. Say Memphocat, why have you not responded to the claims that you allegedly run around your neighborhood at night wearing hot pink ladies underwear and singing Justin Beiber songs? The fact you have not responded to the allegations speaks volumes.

Written on Memphis to consider speed cameras :

Will MPD cruisers flying down the street without their lights flashing also be held responsible when caught on the traffic cams?

Written on Postal Service considering 'all options' for mail airlift contract held by FedEx:

Wow, USPS could save $112.7 million over ten years? Why not reverse the mandate from a 2006 Republican lead Congress causing the USPS to pre-fund it's employee healthcare by paying out $5.5 BILLION a year til 2016? Take the fund away and the USPS profits $1 BILLION a year. Funny how Republicans try to wreck a proven and viable government service to aid the private sector yet here we are, reading how FedEx will suffer from the USPS current predicament.


in response to jots:

Because it is all there for folks to read. Actually I wonder why the complaintant put the kid's name in there? You would think the agreement would have been b/w him and the mother but I guess mentioning a pseudo celeb makes it more intriguing. More interestingly I wonder why she hasn't defended herself.

But by your post, you stated one side of the story then didn't even give an actual link to the issue. That is bias commenting/reporting. As for the your other points, it is unusual for the child to be named in the complaint. Again, the fact that no legal action was brought forth seems to make the post more a personal vendetta fr character more than legitimate complaint. Maybe she didn't defend herself because the complaint has no merit and addressing it would give it an appearance of merit. I would think their attorney would suggest that an internet flame war is not the professional or correct thing to do.


in response to jots:

Google Cody Hanford. There is a website called Ripoff and apparently he and his mom aren't well liked by a few folks who sublet to them while he was doing film/stage. Whoopsie!

Alright, I did google it and it seems like there's a his said/she said situation and that people responded to the report wondering why the tenant didn't pursue legal action and only wanted to complain. There are also holes in his story. Why did you not post that part as well?


I'd love to see Outdoors Inc move from their Union location to the new space and expand or for a bicycle shop to open. It's crazy that there isn't a bicycle shop in Midtown, the epicenter of the growing cyclist population in the city.


in response to Wilsonq:

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Nice copy and paste from the days of the Greenline being approved. Don't worry Wilsonq, we won't force you out of your suburban bunker and make you ride a bike across this...or will we?!?! OBAMA2012!

Written on It's 'Memphis: The Comeback' as ad push seeks travelers:

This is one of the instances where the criticism here is justified. "Comeback" only makes someone think "what is Memphis coming back from?" which then makes you try to list the negative aspects of the city. Terrible. There is so many positive and thriving attractions to the city and so many people that are doing it right and the CVB essentially says "all that was not good, but we're staring over! Give us a chance!"

Written on Ravenous 'zombies' wreak mayhem on Downtown Memphis:

I took my kid to this one place last Sunday and they had pictures of a guy nailed to a cross all over the place. Horrific, we're never going back there again.

Written on Nashville firm gets contract to develop brand for South Main in Memphis:

The problem with out of town firms is that they don't have intimate knowledge of the area. "Oh Memphis, we'll make a big deal about what shows up on Google", that'll mean lots of The Arcade, lots of Earnestine & Hazels, BBQ, blues, and lots of what everyone already knows.

Written on Shelby Farms Park officials raise objections to proposed parkway:

If more of you biked then there wouldn't be such problems.

Written on Central BBQ plans Downtown location, its third in Memphis:

in response to Paladin0711:

This is what Memphis really needs. Yet another BBQ restaurant, this time downtown.

Can't tell if you're being sarcastic or actually making a good statement. Downtown doesn't have much BBQ choices for a supposed "BBQ City". Rendezvous is for tourists and is extremely pricey, A&R service is very slow, and not everyone wants to go to Beale Street. This location is a great idea and I hope Central does well.

Written on Welfare drug testing bill passes Senate:

If my tax dollars go to welfare recipients and they need to be drug tested before getting it and don't see how it's any different for a politician to do the same. Also Mr. Campfield, what happens when a welfare recipient says the word "gay"?

Written on Arthur Seessel to serve as interim CEO of Memphis Symphony:

MEM38112, you have no clue what you are talking about. Since it is obvious you have not BEEN to a MSO show in quite some time may I suggest you Google all the happenings going on with MSO? Here's some keywords to get you started, Opus One, Pops, Masterworks, Mei-Ann Chen, Conducting Competition.

Written on Agendas clash as supporters of Trayvon Martin march in Downtown Memphis :

The comment section on this paper has very strong feelings about protecting oneself so do a test and put yourself in the situation. Someone follows you, you ask them why they are, you notice they have a gun, at this point you decide to defend yourself and take them down, hitting them once just won't do, they have a gun. You hit their head repeatedly as to stun them and try to get the gun. The one "standing their ground" was Martin. Many of you would have done the same. Grills, tats, hoodies, and appearances have no factor when someone approaches you and they are armed.


Even worse my dear xenophobic and God-Fearin' suburbanites, I hear late at night Islamic terrorists drive through your neighborhood and throw a bunch of dandelion seeds on your lawn.

Written on Top Republican wants vote on birth control mandate:

I want to know what "collage" this writer attended.

Written on Memphis Mayor Wharton aggressive in goals for city:

in response to lifespalette54:

In Texas they have a saying, "All hat, no cattle."

AC how many more entitlement programs are we going to develop?

Texas, that's the place where that nutjob president came from and they have that other nutjob governor who wanted to be president, right?

Written on Two arrested in homicide of Olive Branch man found in Shelby Farms:

Remember when you wanted to get away from the murderers and the corrupt mayors so you moved to Mississippi?

Written on War of words: Opponents of Tennessee's anti-gay legislation respond with YouTube videos:

Funny how the Christians sure do want their right to tell people they are going to hell but flip out when Muslims say the same thing.

Written on Medical products firm lays off 80 employees in Memphis:

So let me get this straight, Republicans think that the government must stay out of the way of business for it to profit. A business then sees a way to profit by consolidating and eliminating jobs. Republicans then blame Democrats and Obama for the job loss. I guess things like that make sense when you replace your first front runner for the Republican nom because he had affairs with a new front runner already known to have affairs.

Written on Memphis City Council weighs helmet requirement at skate park:

Funny how so many here applaud the government for saying a helmet must be worn but when seat belt laws went into affect there was an outcry of "the government can't tell me what to do". It's always a good law when it affects others and not yourself, right?

Written on Memphis will begin booting and towing cars to collect unpaid parking tickets:

The only people Downtown with large amounts of change in their pockets are the bums. Upgrade the meters to accept debit and credit cards and people will use them.

Written on Dogs, art go hand in paw at new Downtown Memphis park:

in response to ohknow:

I think your daughter is mostly right (about people who don't have kids treating their dogs or other animals as such). Every friend of mine that does not have children is almost identical to that description.

The other part of the story is some people--mostly those who have no faith in God--place animals on equal footing with people. Those very same people--who claim to love animals so much-- probably also call the exterminators for rats, mice, roaches, etc.

I'll take it a step further and say that many of those described think that humans are inferior to animals. Pure silliness.

Hey this is a fun game! Let's make up general assumptions of a certain group of people and then criticize the newly made stereotypes! I'll go next, let's talk about people who make unnecessary and vague reference to people not believing in God. I find that almost ALL of them are hypocritical, judgmental tools that are frighten of everything that isn't common in their own little world. Almost all of them also wear purple ballerina costumes when they eat bananas and breakdance as a way to worship their "god". Pure silliness.

Written on Start of Christmas shopping season encroaches on Thanksgiving night:

in response to datGuy:

"Target is doing all that they can to keep business going and now a bunch of people, employees included, want not to keep up," said David Wiemar, owner of Wiemar's Jewelry at 7525 Highway 64. "Well, I, for one, will volunteer to be at Target at midnight and work till 4 so that these employees can be fired so they can spend all the time with their families."

David sounds like a man of truly despicable and horrible character.

Note to all Target Employees: perhaps you can go to Yelp, Bizrate, Yahoo, etc. etc. and help David w/Wiemar's Jewelry giving his business the truly wretched rating it deserves. Then he can volunteer 24/7 w/all the free time he will have as a "former" businessman.

Thanks for sharing the business/address David - you are a horrible Scrooge

I disagree with Wiemar's comments but making BS ratings on his business is an atrocious and immature response to his opinion.

Written on Nearly 900 pounds of marijuana found during Memphis truck stop bust:

"A dog trained to stiff out drugs" ouch, that's one studly pooch

Written on Memphis woman’s dying words help boyfriend who shot her:

What a hypocritical bunch. This guy shoots at the first thing making a noise and he should be set free because he was exercising his gun rights but the West Memphis 3 are OBVIOUSLY guilty because of "gut feelings". What's next? Are MLGW workers fair game when they cut the power and are on your property?

Written on Folk Alliance to leave Memphis:

in response to forwardmemphis:

For years I have tried to remain hopeful, but it is clear now that there is no local leadership here capable of halting the slide. The Folk Alliance departure comes just a week after one of Memphis' largest production and recording facilities closed and announced its relocation to Atlanta. Especially in the realm of music, Memphis is dead and actually moving backwards. I no longer have any hope that the situation will improve.

What production company are you talking about that's moving to Atlanta?

Written on Regions Financial reports progress on sale of Memphis-based Morgan Keegan:

Those poor banks. Until they make $300 million in profit each quarter we just need to sacrifice and help them out all we can.

Written on 'Focusing on the art': Weekend festival unites artists, South Main community:

Did anyone see the concert stage pulled by a bicycle? Now that's what I call art.


in response to hawk:

I'd like to see someone other than a politician in the White House. Those who have been involved in politics don't seem to understand the needs of the citizens. They only seem to understand how to get the financial funding to win elections.
As a businessman, Cain isn't part of the mess controlling political parties. His success in business should allow him to quickly learn how to play the political game. I suspect both parties are afraid of him, as he doesn't owe them anything.

Running the government as a business is a flawed concept. Government is supposed to protect the rights of the people. If it's run as a business the objective switches to see that citizens' rights are a burden and the quicker they are done away with the quicker corporations can capitalize on the people.

Written on Mid-South Pride festival grows:

in response to Memphocat:

I have absolutely no problem with events like this - live and let live and more power to the celebrants! One question though, for you posters claiming that you took your children: how in the world do you explain a drag-queen show/contest to a child??? I can't imagine. Thanks in advance!

I remember as a kid how confused I got when Bugs Bunny dressed up as a woman to fool Elmer Fudd. It messed me up for life...oh wait no it didn't. I'll explain drag queens to a kid when they explain to me how Spongebob Squarepants takes baths yet he lives underwater.

Written on New sports bar on Broad Avenue is a twist for Midtown district:

Catering to a smoking crowd isn't just a wild guess, it's marketing. Sure the majority of people don't smoke a sports bar wants someone who plans on have quite a few drinks which smokers often do. The majority of establishments are marketed for the majority so places that offer smoking is boutique to a special demand. I'm not a smoker but I see the opportunity to create spaces for smokers who want to stay seated indoors.


in response to pookiebelle:

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Are you and your little friend insinuating vehicular homicide on bicyclists? Go ahead, I'm waiting to hear your answer on this.


in response to jrmxrayteck:

Thanks for doing the right thing Mr. Mayor!!!! Now,, everyone do your part and support the businesses that supported the lanes!!

May I say to cyclists, please support ALL the business on Madison whether they supported the lanes or not. Keeping Madison vibrant and in business will prove that bike lanes make a city better!

Written on /faces-of-memphis/ - Faces of Memphis:

There's no "secret" to being a Memphian. It's like any other city. There are nice people, there are bland types, and there are ignorant jerks. Anything else said is just a polarization to make arguments for the sake of argument.

Written on Sarah Palin ends speculation, says she won’t run :

in response to Nightcrawler:

Sarah Palin knows she can help rid America of the despicable Progressives currently infesting Washington, D.C. much faster and with no remorse by being on the outside and rebutting them daily.

The Democratic/Progressive controlled media complex will soon meet their Waterloo.

Since it's a given that O' will get his eviction notice in 398 days because the majority of Americans will vote "ABO" (Anybody But O'), we're going to be stuck with whomever the "R" party decides to back. I hope it ain't Romney or Perry.

One thing is for sure, though: the leftist media wusses won't sleep well tonight knowing that Palin will put them on their defensive toes 24/7 for next 398 more days.

I think it's both humorous and fitting...

Right, just like all those Monday morning armchair quarterbacks who think they could have won the game. Palin, Rush, Beck, all the professional talkers on 24/7 news have a knack for convincing you that the people in charge are wrong but you won't see them ever try to step up and do the job themselves.

Written on Sarah Palin ends speculation, says she won’t run :

So according to some of these comments, because of the Liberals' adamant hatred and negativity on her she did not want to seek the presidency. What a joke. I'm glad that those too weak to preserve under heavy scrutiny give up. It means they didn't really want it in the first place. Obama's done an amazing job yet so many on here think of him as history's worst person, he takes a licking and keeps on ticking. That's my president and that's why I'm voting Obama in 2012. Have fun at the whine and cheese party Repubs!

Written on Blind Bear speakeasy to open on South Main in Downtown Memphis:

in response to PollyPocket:

Dear CA News Desk,

Businesses open outside of Midtown & Downtown & the Burbs every week. Why, oh why, do you seldom write about them?

Probably because those restaurants don't know to send out press releases like a Downtown establishment would know to do.

Written on Memphis movie director Craig Brewer criss-crosses U.S. to pitch 'Footloose':

in response to Indigenous_species:

you hit the nail on the head....can't create so let's go pick a movie that was a succes in the past...fancy it up with today's technology and new faces...we should still be able to squeeze some money out of it...I could go on and on but don't want to drag John Wayne into it....wait I already did.

Speaking of, did you see the new True Grit? It was great, even better than the original. Remember when that hack Shakespeare remade Pyramus and Thisbe and called it Romeo and Juliet? How lame!

Written on Organizers of Wall Street protest 'Occupy Memphis' plan Overton Park assembly today:

in response to rukiddingme:

It may be a small gesture, but I believe it's just the beginning of "class warfare". The biggest revolutions thru out history have been between the "have's" and the "have-not's". Guess who has always won? Of course, the eventual outcomes have not always been good, to say the least, but they can't keep sticking it to the middle class. We're being winnowed out, and will eventually be considered part of "lower class" society by those who get to keep more of their earnings, to help pay for that 2nd or 3rd vacation home.

"Guess who has always won?" Uh...who? I can think of when the have nots won (French Revolution) and the Haves won (Tiananmen Square)

Written on St. Jude builds up 'alternatives' with purchase of business site on A.W. Willis:

in response to davidsweeney#435355:

You can buy crack but not milk.

Really? Have you? Is that why you know?

Written on Right to hunt quickly becoming bulletproof:

Seriously, if the voices on the radio have scared you enough to think the "liberals" want to ban hunting then you need to put the red state kool-aid down. PETA may be a noisy bunch but they have no bite. Of course it's easy to escalate the power of a fringe opinion group and make the opposition feel threatened. Like the end of the article said, this is just a gimmick to get more conservative voters to the polls.

Written on Pedestrian in critical condition after being struck by train near Poplar, Colonial:

in response to CamoAndAmmo:

Where is ProgressiveMemphian? I would have expected him/her/it to be calling for banning trains.


Written on Growing video production firm geared up for projects ranging from movies to commercials:

Is this a news article or an advertisement? Is the paywall going to hit you that hard CA?

Written on Environmental Court gets whiff of eco-friendly Memphis yard, calls it 'nuisance':

Also note that Guerrero is teaching the neighborhood kids gardening skills. How will the outcome of this affect them? They can either see hard work and a concern for your neighborhood actually means something or sitting around complaining about other people's work is how you get things done. Do the right thing and support Guerrero!

Written on Memphis gets an honorable mention as a 'Bicycle Friendly Community':

Sorry bike haters, we're here to stay and are only growing in numbers as people are finding the amazing way it saves money, is healthy, and fun. So we're either going to be in your way or we'll have a bike lane all to ourselves. Which do you prefer?