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!

Moran’s Homeowners’ Bill of Rights

Gubernatorial candidate Brian Moran made the news Friday with the announcement of his Homeowners' Bill of Rights. UPDATE: If you see a white space below, the video is down. You can view it here. The entire press release is below the fold. Moran Proposes Homeowners' Bill of Rights ~ Bold Reform to Protect the American … Continue reading Moran’s Homeowners’ Bill of Rights →

Friday fun: What would you win an Oscar for?

You Would Win Best Documentary Feature You are very curious about and engaged with the world. Everyone is interesting to you. You have a variety of interests, and you delve into them quite deeply. People are impressed by the sheer quantity of stuff you know, and you're learning more every day. However, you're not just … Continue reading Friday fun: What would you win an Oscar for? →

The American Form of Government

This is an interesting video. (If the video does not display properly, you can watch it here.) Thoughts?

HB1687 stalls

Thanks to everyone who responded to Wednesday's alert about HB1687.  As the Virginian Pilot reports, the bill passed but with a re-amendment clause, which means it has to pass again next year in order for it to become law. I had the opportunity to briefly discuss this bill with a several members of the House … Continue reading HB1687 stalls →

SPSA’s troubles affecting VA bond rating?

It seems possible, according to this article from the Suffolk News-Herald (emphasis mine): City Councilman Charles Parr requested that a letter from Gov. Timothy Kaine be read into the record. The letter expresses the governor's concern that a SPSA default could potentially affect the commonwealth's bond rating, in addition to that of the member communities. … Continue reading SPSA’s troubles affecting VA bond rating? →

Moran Health Care plan

Here is the video from Brian Moran's announcement of his health care plan. Note: if you are getting posts through a feed reader, please visit my blog to view the video.

American Idol 02/18/09: First 3 of top 12

Thank goodness for DVRs 🙂 The first group of 12 contestants performed Tuesday night, with three of the 12 top 12 spots at stake. The top female, top male and third highest vote getter would move on. Interesting, there are a number of fan sites already set up (just Google any of the names) to … Continue reading American Idol 02/18/09: First 3 of top 12 →

ALERT: Help kill HB1687

HB1687 will be heard by the Senate Transportation Committee Thursday afternoon. Consumer protection activists need your help in defeating this bill. On the surface, the bill appears benign. Here is the changed text: If a dealer exercises his statutory or contractual rights to cancel a purchaser's contract to buy a vehicle before [ title to … Continue reading ALERT: Help kill HB1687 →

This and that

I've got a full day today so posting will be light. I'm hoping to get the video converted (why, oh why, does it take so long to work with video?) of Brian Moran's announcement yesterday of his health care initiative. If I get a chance, I'll get that up. I'm also trying to find time … Continue reading This and that →

American Idol 02/17/09: The first 12

The 36 contestants selected last week have been broken down into three groups of 12. The first group performed tonight. Kicking things off was Jackie Tohn. Her high energy performance couldn't make up for a poor song choice. I like her voice, just not on this song. Up next was Elizabeth City's own Ricky Braddy. … Continue reading American Idol 02/17/09: The first 12 →