Author: Vivian J. Paige

A former candidate, I've learned a lot about politics, both good and bad. I'd prefer more of the former and a lot less of the latter and I'm trying to do my part!

The letter

Earlier this week, I asked if I should publish an anonymous letter I received.  Despite the poll results (74% in favor), I have decided against publishing the letter. Much of what was raised in the comments to that post was what I struggled with before asking for opinions. While comments here often are posted psuedononymously … Continue reading The letter →

Hate, racism, and sexism in VA politics

I got an email yesterday from the Pat Edmonson for LG campaign. Glancing only at the headline, I moved on to the next message in my too full mailbox. Seeing this post last night, though, caused me to go back and read it. Last week, Pat began receiving hate emails containing racist, sexist, and homophobic … Continue reading Hate, racism, and sexism in VA politics →

American Idol results 03/18/09

Interestingly enough the first two people declared safe on Wednesday night's results show were the two who I thought put in the weakest performances Tuesday - Lil and Danny. And the first person who was put into the bottom three provided what I thought was one of the strongest performances, Allison. What in the heck … Continue reading American Idol results 03/18/09 →

IRS issues guidance for Madoff, other Ponzi schemes investors

In testimony Tuesday before the Senate Finance Committee on Tax Issues, IRS Commissioner Douglas Shulman announced the issuance of guidance for investors in various Ponzi schemes.  This may be of particular interest to local investors of WexTrust. The company had offices in Norfolk and one of its co-owners, Joseph Shereshevsky, was a Norfolk resident. The … Continue reading IRS issues guidance for Madoff, other Ponzi schemes investors →

American Idol 03/17/09: Country week

The eleven remaining contestants on American Idol Tuesday night took on the country music of the Grand Ole Opry. Helping out the singers tonight was one of my favorite country artists, Randy Travis. (Love his voice! But when did he get so old?) Kicking things off was Texan Michael Sarver. He seemed really comfortable singing … Continue reading American Idol 03/17/09: Country week →

Run for office? You’re fired!

According to The Virginian-Pilot: A 27-year-old prosecutor in Portsmouth said he was fired because he plans to challenge incumbent Harvey Bryant for Virginia Beach commonwealth's attorney. If anyone doubts that Byrd machine is alive and well, look no further than Hampton Roads. The area is littered with the corpses of folks who dared to challenge … Continue reading Run for office? You’re fired! →

Chris Stolle contemplating another run?

Seems so. Avenging Archangel has more. The Joe Bouchard/Chris Stolle matchup in 2007 was an interesting one, although certainly not for the winner, Del. Joe Bouchard. The number of people who held back from supporting his candidacy for fear of retribution from big brother, Sen. Ken Stolle, was signficant. Will those people get behind Bouchard … Continue reading Chris Stolle contemplating another run? →

Opinion, please: post anonymous letter?

Over the weekend, I received via snail mail an anonymous letter. The writer appears to be a Norfolk citizen who is concerned about certain things going on. Based on inquiries that I made, it appears that the writer's concerns deserve an airing. Given that this person went to the trouble to track down my home … Continue reading Opinion, please: post anonymous letter? →

Hampton Roads Civic Engagement Summit

The Hampton Roads Center for Civic Engagement (HRCCE), along with its partners, Future of Hampton Roads, Hampton Roads Partnership, The Planning Council, and WHRO, will be hosting a civic engagement summit on Saturday, April 4 at the ODU Modeling, Analysis & Simulation Center from 8:30am to 12:30pm (details on the flyer - click to enlarge). … Continue reading Hampton Roads Civic Engagement Summit →

The Pulpit Speaks: April 18,1959

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. As of now, we are nearly 2,000 years removed from the birth of Christ. In fact, for all this time, we have been living under the influence of Christ. In the homes, churches, … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: April 18,1959 →