The above is the title of the latest missive from Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball. From the introduction (emphasis mine): Who is to blame for acts of corruption? The guilty officials, of course, are the people we must hold culpable. Yet, the citizenry also bears its share of the rap once a culture of corruption develops … Continue reading Corruption most foul
Day: December 11, 2008
Paying for light rail
The starter light rail line is seriously over budget, with costs expected to be an additional $55.9 million. Needless to say, Norfolk council members aren't happy. The question now is how to come up with the additional $20.7 million that is Norfolk's share. One idea that is to increase the real estate taxes on commercial … Continue reading Paying for light rail
Where have we heard this before?
Via AP: "No," he replied. [Louisiana Gov. Bobby] Jindal's trip to Iowa last month fueled speculation that he was laying the groundwork for a presidential campaign, and he did not rule out changing his mind over the next few years. I guess "No" really means "maybe." And he's not alone: Republican Mitt Romney is laying … Continue reading Where have we heard this before?
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