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!

Be afraid – be very afraid

About this: Google this week admitted that its staff will pick and choose what appears in its search results. There was a time when it was thought that Microsoft was taking over everything. That fear has now been transferred to Google - and rightly so. As the first linked article says: Today, the media organisations … Continue reading Be afraid – be very afraid →

The Pulpit Speaks: Undated

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender.This article is among several in the collection that is undated. Time and time again, man rises to his highest heights, his shining hour. I use the term "rises" advisedly. As we see man day after day, we … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: Undated →

Herring in the 46th

Within hours of the announced resignation of Del. Brian Moran, Governor Tim Kaine set the date of the special election to fill his seat: Tuesday, January 13, 2009, just one day prior to the opening of the General Assembly session.  The deadline for candidates to file to run in the election is Wednesday, December 17. … Continue reading Herring in the 46th →

Fliergate update: Special prosecutor named

The Virginian Pilot is reporting that a special prosecutor in the Fliergate saga has been named. Commonwealth's Attorney Harvey Bryant said Friday he knows who ordered the controversial Election Day fliers that pictured Will Sessoms and Barack Obama and has turned the information over to a special prosecutor. I've been hearing that Bryant was having … Continue reading Fliergate update: Special prosecutor named →

OTR coming to an end

The email that I received Friday from Joel Rubin was one I had expected for a while. WVEC TV is canceling On the Record, the half hour interview program I have hosted and executive produced since 1992. The giveaway for me was the move of the show from 11:30 to noon. It just didn't make … Continue reading OTR coming to an end →

Moran resigns seat, to campaign full time

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Brian J. Moran announced today that he is resigning his seat in the House of Delegates to run full time. Moran sent a letter to his constituents announcing his plan and another to Governor Tim Kaine. Kaine will have to set the date for the special election to fill Moran's seat. I … Continue reading Moran resigns seat, to campaign full time →

Friday fun … or maybe not

You Are 63% Likely to Survive Another Great Depression Even though you may not be expecting the worst, you're the type of person who prepares for the worst. You live a relatively modest life. You don't overspend, and you aren't very materialistic. You are also quite self sufficient and independent. You have many useful skills. … Continue reading Friday fun … or maybe not →

Corruption most foul

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 →

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 →