Mark Brooks
Bill Maher steps forward with donation to Obama SuperPac
Thursday night, after a comedy concert in California, comedian Bill Maher announced onstage that he was donating $1 million to the SuperPac for Barack Obama. It was a shocking announcement, in part because until the Citizens United SCOTUS decision, we wouldn’t have seen these kinds of donations. I am wondering if this sets off a … Continue reading
Dr. Peyton WIlliams Jr. to run for 5th District seat
The question of whether there would be a challenger to Robert Hurt (R-Chatham) this year in the House of Representatives has been answered.
Prince Edward County continues with “Road to Nowhere”
For years, citizens of Prince Edward County have had to watch as the Board Of Supervisors and the IDA (Industrial Development Authority) have unwisely spent their money (in the form of taxes and fees and obligations) on one scheme after another. Enter the failed project that the county has spent millions, and some amount in … Continue reading
Bits and pieces
There have been so many things I have looked at and read lately, I haven’t been able to write about all of them. So today, I will be leaving a few items here for you to look at when you get the time. This first story has the unlikely title, “Another CVS Claims Uterus Is … Continue reading
Cumberland County Attorney asked to leave
County Attorney Howard Estes has been asked to leave, with an effective date of March 31, 2012. This information was obtained from a very reliable source inside the Cumberland County Government complex.
Martinsville unemployment 15.6% while Robert Hurt votes on another abortion bill
At a time when some localities in the 5th Congressional District have high unemployment rates, our congressman, Robert Hurt (R-Chatham) has been doing exactly as he is told. His masters in Congress give him the instructions. This means voting against extended unemployment, voting against actual job plans brought to the House, and voting to restrict … Continue reading
Robert Hurt tired of Washington already
(I have delayed talking about next year’s Congressional races until after the elections here in Virginia were over. I will have a lot to say about Hurt, his inaction in Congress, and his habit of following instead of leading.) In an interview with the Farmville Herald published on October 6, 2011, Robert Hurt answered the … Continue reading
Christmas music mixes online
A couple of years ago, Waldo Jaquith posted a few places where you can find some Christmas music mixes. I am reposting them here, in hopes of perpetuating them and for people to enjoy the holidays with a mix usually about an hour apiece.
Social Security especially important in rural areas
The Daily Yonder, a great place for facts and information, had an article recently about the increased dependence on Social Security payments by those in rural areas of the country. The article argues that a higher percentage of residents receive benefits, and that the average payment is also higher than the national averages or the … Continue reading
Cumberland County voted out 4 of 5 Supervisors last Tuesday
After waiting until Wednesday evening for results, Cumberland County voters finally knew who would represent District 3 as a supervisor. A voting machine malfunction at 6:30AM on voting day caused the totals to not be able to be read by the poll workers and the Registrar. SBE personnel had to come to Cumberland to work … Continue reading
Connie Brennan gains News-Advance endorsement (HD-59)
Connie Brennan of Nelson County, the Democratic nominee for the House of Delegates seat in District 59, has gained the endorsement of the News-Advance newspaper based in Lynchburg. Brennan, who was also a candidate 4 years ago for the same seat, is finishing her campaign with a flourish in the shrunken district. The News-Advance editorial … Continue reading
Candidate Bert Dodson answers some questions (Senate-22)
I recently had a chance to interview Bert Dodson (by email), Democrat running for the Senate in the newly-formed 22nd District. He is a businessman from Lynchburg, and has served on the City Council. Here then are the questions I asked and answers from Mr. Dodson. My questions are in italics, his answer has his … Continue reading
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