The Burke Blog
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I typically believe everyone in life deserves a pass at some point for something “stupid” they did or will do.  All people are human, and mistakes are often easily made under pressure or unusual circumstances.  All that changes when the public’s safety becomes jeopardized.  Police officers take an oath to protect and serve innocent civilians, [...]

I’ll admit, Rush can be a little over the top.  But who does President Obama and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee think they are?  Whether you agree with Rush or not, he’s got the right as a tax paying American citizen to run his mouth and say what he wants. 

Yesterday I posted a list of my top ten favorite blogs from Chattanoogans that I like to read.  I made a horrible mistake leaving one off, so today it will get its own post.

This can be a delicate subject, so I’ll approach it cautiously.  I have long gotten over the fact that the man I voted for in November lost the election.  I’ve been optimistic, at least as much as possible, about President Obama’s presidency.  I don’t want him to fail because that would mean the American People [...]

From time to time people ask me why I even have a blog.  Honestly, there’s no reason that benefits anybody else but me.  I make an attempt at blogging just like many people keep a diary or a journal.  It simply provides an avenue to express my thoughts.  As much as I enjoy writing on [...]

I’ll have more thoughts on the race for Tennessee Governor later this weekend, but for now I urge you to check out the Zach Wamp for Governor website that launched today.  It’s complete with an “on the issues” page, an “in the news” page, and events page, a blog that Zach will update, and a [...]

I’ve said no fewer than two times on this blog that I have not endorsed any candidate for Mayor of Chattanooga, nor have I ever told anyone to vote against any candidate for Mayor of Chattanooga.  This post is simply an observation of one of the candidate’s positions.
There is an article in the Chattanoogan this [...]

This morning’s Chattanooga Times Free Press featured an article on page A8 about the Iraqi reporter who threw his shoes at President George Bush back on December 14.  Apparently his family and attorney are worried for his safety citing two unverified medical reports that cite severe bruising over his entire body, a missing tooth, a [...]

There is no denying that humans take a dangerous toll on the Earth and its natural resources.  I don’t think anyone of sane mind has ever denied those allegations.  The problem is when power hungry has-been politicians who lost their own state during a Presidential election attempt to brainwash the entire world.  In fact, attempt [...]

Each year the new year brings new “resolutions” that people rarely keep.  I’m looking forward to one of mine this year that will keep this blog more up to date and fresh with new content.  I’m currently working on a redesign of KBB2.com, but with limited free time it could take me a week or [...]

Most of you that are reading this blog probably know that two years ago I started a sporting goods and custom apparel business on East Brainerd Road called Varsity Team Sports and Apparel. We specialize in team sports, custom apparel, sporting goods, corporate apparel, promotional items and trophies and awards.
One item that is in [...]

I read a Chattanoogan.com opinion piece today where the writer said that closing schools because of low enrollment numbers was ‘insane.’  How can someone actually say that it makes sense to keep a school in operation that is not remotely close to capacity, when other schools closer to capacity – possibly newer and in better [...]