Poll: The 11th Commandment

Virginia Federalist is running a poll on the so-called 11th Amendment: thou shalt not speak ill of a member of one’s own political party Head on over and participate.

Farlow officially in HOD 96th race

Troy Farlow has officially entered the race for the House of Delegates seat in the 96th district, currently occupied by Melanie Rapp (R). Farlow filed the necessary paperwork on January 22. "I have talked to people all across the district," Farlow says, "from Norge and Toano to York and Tabb, and one thing is abundantly … Continue reading Farlow officially in HOD 96th race

It wasn’t the meatloaf

.. because that's not what I chose πŸ˜‰ You Are Most Like John F. Kennedy You live a fairy tale life that most people envy.And while you may have a few dark secrets, few people know them. What Modern US President Are You Most Like? h/t Tidewater Musings

Super Bowl XLI: My pick

The Chicago Bears and the Indianapolis Colts meet this coming Sunday in Super Bowl XLI. The Bears, sporting a 15-3 record, bring an awesome defense and a serviceable quarterback, while the Colts (15-4) bring arguably the best quarterback in the game today with a somewhat leaky defense. Check out the stats on these two teams. … Continue reading Super Bowl XLI: My pick

Mayor’s remarks on Riddick

In case you were unable to attend last Tuesday's Norfolk council meeting, the Virginian-Pilot reprinted the statement read by Mayor Paul Fraim regarding the removal of Paul Riddick from his vice mayor's position. (I really wish the Pilot would post op-eds to PilotOnline.)

Something in the water?

From the AP (via PilotOnline): "I saw some little black kid who had a T-shirt on that said 'My dad's name is Donor,' and I thought, that's pathetic," [Republican Del. Robert G.] Marshall said.