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Graphite graft, riverfront revamp, Bennett’s ‘distasteful’ Graham cartoon and more Rants

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Graphite or graft. TFP article on graphite “manufacturer” (7/12) suggests this project might be a bit “frosty.”

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When you finally realize that media is mostly extremist, you will be relieved to know that most of America is stable, fair, law-abiding. Relief.

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Hamilton County allowing large complexes; now we find out some areas have to go a mile to get water to put out fire. Infrastructure not adequate.

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Why are we spending millions revamping Ross’s Landing? Risking loss of Head of the Hooch. City planners need to rethink this bogus plan. It’s our city, too.

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Makes no sense for city land to be used for restaurants at Ross’s Landing. Restaurants are No. 1 turnover business in Chattanooga. River City Co. makes no sense.

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River City Co. defeats Shaquille O’Neal. Big Chicken … RIP. Another one bites the dust. Even permanent businesses turn out to be “pop-up shops.”

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Why is city using taxpayer dollars for water infrastructure outside city on Raccoon Mountain? Once again, mayor and city council less than forthcoming. Surprise, surprise.

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If UTC women’s basketball spent most of its NIL money on three players, they ALL better be related to Caitlin Clark!

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Great idea for Walden development, but town VP, investor in Pruetts, will never allow for another grocery store. Conflict of interest.

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Wanting more equals paying more. We know who pays. Remember that on Election Day, despite the specious promises of slick candidates and CTFP editors.

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Gov. Lee and Republican Nashville power grabbers, try working with a most successful, existing, local airport board. No need to appoint a bunch of political cronies.

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Mark Herndon is the guy who stops to help when your car breaks down. Weston ignores you as he rides by in his Escalade. Gross.

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Based on Mark Herndon’s own words in his CTFP editorial interview, it’s obvious he is a deranged individual who needs psychological help … certainly not your vote.

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“Leave it better” could imply that at some point, you plan to leave. Yes, Weston, the county mayor’s office will be better when you leave it!

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Local Democrats are so craven they now allege Wamp’s school bus ad was a prop. Those are his real kids in public schools getting on the same bus they ride every day.

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Opened four 311 tickets for potholes over past three weeks. Every one closed within four days with photo evidence. Report on 311 app; stop whining.

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Clay Bennett’s cartoon (Times, 7/14) showing an upside-down flag honoring Lindsey Graham was despicable!

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I assume the half-staff/upside down flag honoring Sen. Graham means Bennett is happy the senator is dead. Disgusting cartoon.

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Poor taste by Bennett again. Upside-down flag in honor of Lindsey Graham is out of line. He was a great American; even many Democrats said so.

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If you detest the American flag, you haven’t met someone who defended it with their life for your freedom. Grow up.

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Why did Local 3 add picture of young Weston Wamp in story about Lindsey Graham? Just more proof Weston has news media in his pocket!

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Disappointed that Chattanoogans aren’t expressing the same outrage against ICE for the murder of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo as they did Renee Good or Alex Pretti.

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MAGA Marsha claims she’s “talking to Tennesseans every single day,” so she won’t debate her opponents. Marsha’s never talked with me, and I have things to say!

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First Marsha only meets with her supporters, not constituents, now she refuses to debate? Does China have secret agents at the TV station?

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Congress has never been able to work on hard stuff, so they pass a bill about daylight saving time. I think they just want to keep us in the dark.