Month: May 2006

We deserve the best

The US is supposedly the greatest nation on earth. As its citizens, I believe we deserve to be served by the best and the brightest available people. So why is it we keep settling for second best? Today, the Senate set up a confirmation vote, set for Friday, on federal appeals court nominee and White … Continue reading We deserve the best →

Creigh Deeds interview

Waldo has up a very nice interview with former attorney general candidate Creigh Deeds. This answer is something I can definitely relate to: Because I am essentially a sole practitioner, I took a pretty serious risk, from a business standpoint in running a campaign that consumed all of my energy. I was not able to … Continue reading Creigh Deeds interview →

Congress: No to protestors at military funerals

Freedom of speech is one of the cherished rights bestowed upon Americans. But there's always somebody who is willing to push the envelope beyond what is considered good sense. Such is the case of a Kansas church group who has been protesting at military funerals across the country. This group claims that the military deaths … Continue reading Congress: No to protestors at military funerals →

Not an Idol post

OK, so Taylor Hicks is the new American Idol. Whatever. I predict he'll be a one-hit wonder and fade into the sunset. Oh, and with all the folks who were there tonight, where was Ruben? Fantasia? For me, the best 3 minutes of the show had to be when the real American Idol showed up. … Continue reading Not an Idol post →

Beach officials were aware of BRAC

In watching the news tonight, it appears that Virginia Beach officials were not surprised by the decision of the Inspector General regarding Oceana. In a letter signed by Senators John Warner and George Allen and Representative Thelma Drake, Beach mayor Meyera Orberndorf was warned that the failure to condemn some 3,500 homes around the base … Continue reading Beach officials were aware of BRAC →

Duh!

You know how sometimes you have those moments where you feel a bit like an idiot because you can't add 2+2 and get four? Well, I had one of those "Duh!" moments this morning. I was at a board meeting bright and early - 7:30am. I am NOT be a morning person so I tend … Continue reading Duh! →

BRAC: Kaine statement

I just received the following: GOVERNOR KAINE’S STATEMENT ON DOD INSPECTOR GENERAL’S RULING WASHINGTON, DC – Governor Timothy M. Kaine released the following statement today, regarding the announcement of the Department of Defense Inspector General’s ruling that Virginia is not in compliance with the BRAC Commission’s requirements to address encroachment around Oceana Naval Air Station … Continue reading BRAC: Kaine statement →

Pentagon to meet with officials re: BRAC

The Pilot is reporting that: Thomas Gimball, principal deputy inspector general of the U.S. Dept. of Defense, will meet with Sen. John Warner, Sen. George Allen, Rep. Thelma Drake and Gov. Tim Kaine at 2 p.m. today to explain his office's assessment of Virginia Beach's efforts to control encroachment around NAS Oceana. I assume this … Continue reading Pentagon to meet with officials re: BRAC →

The hero sitting next to you

From Answers.com: he·ro (hîr'ō) n., pl. -roes. In mythology and legend, a man, often of divine ancestry, who is endowed with great courage and strength, celebrated for his bold exploits, and favored by the gods. A person noted for feats of courage or nobility of purpose, especially one who has risked or sacrificed his or … Continue reading The hero sitting next to you →

Bearing Drift podcast with Joel Rubin

Fellow Hampton Roads blogger Bearing Drift has up its podcast of the interview with Joel Rubin. Rubin moderated the Miller/Webb debate that aired on "On the Record" last Sunday.