An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. For a long time I have been searching for a word or a group of words that would definitively describe the current conditions of our world. This is not it but it comes … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: July 5, 1958
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!
OTR 07/13: Persian Gulf, sailing
This Sunday's On the Record will feature Steve Yetiv, who teaches political science at ODU and is the author of several books on our policy and practices in the Persian Gulf. Yetiv joins host Joel Rubin to discuss our relations with Iran, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and other nations in the Gulf and whether the war … Continue reading OTR 07/13: Persian Gulf, sailing
DePaul hearing postponed
According to PilotOnline: A July 18 public hearing has been postponed on health care projects, including a downsized Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center, Michael Byrnes, executive director of Eastern Virginia Health Systems Agency, said this evening. Byrnes said a new date has not been set. A 30-day postponement was requested by Bon Secours Hampton Roads … Continue reading DePaul hearing postponed
What I’m reading: “Whistling Past Dixie”
About 10 days ago, I ran across an op-ed in The New York Times by Thomas Schaller. In it, he discusses why the Democrats cannot win the South in November. As it turns out, this is just a brief synopsis of Schaller's book, "Whistling Past Dixie: How Democrats Can Win Without the South." On the … Continue reading What I’m reading: “Whistling Past Dixie”
Brent McKenzie for VB School Board
You are cordially invited to the announcement of Brent McKenzie as a Candidate for School Board in the Rose Hall District of Virginia Beach on Tuesday, July 22nd 6:00 - 8:00 PM at the Town Center City Club 222 Central Park Avenue, Suite 230 Virginia Beach Kindly RSVP to 757-816-2736 or Mckenzie.brent@gmail.com “Superintendent” $250 “Principal” … Continue reading Brent McKenzie for VB School Board
Democrats give Bush what Republicans wouldn’t
Evisceration of the 4th amendment - at the hands of Democrats. A shameful day. For those playing catchup, here is a nice summary of the impact of the FISA vote. (h/t Blacknell.net) The final vote was 69-28 in favor of the bill. Among those voting against was Senator Hillary Clinton. Her statement on this is … Continue reading Democrats give Bush what Republicans wouldn’t
DePaul removes 30 beds from service
Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center has removed 30 beds from service, according to The Virginian Pilot. The removal means that there are about 135 staffed beds out of the total 238 licensed beds for the facility. Interesting, as that figure is almost identical to the 134 beds that the city's consultant determined was appropriate and … Continue reading DePaul removes 30 beds from service
200+ Men political forum: race and politics
The Hampton Roads Committee of 200+ Men, Inc. is hosting a political forum entitled "A Conversation about Race and Politics." From the press release: Is America ready to elect a black as president? That's the question on the minds of many right now -- regardless of their ethnicity, party affiliation, socio-economic status, or whatever. It … Continue reading 200+ Men political forum: race and politics
Newspapers: “Woe is me”
I guess Don Luzzatto got up on the wrong side of the bed. His Friday editorial in The Virginian Pilot was an interesting juxtaposition of how a movie company is like a newspaper (huh?) thinly disguised as an attack on bloggers. I'm not sure what someone slipped in his latte but despite "how many people … Continue reading Newspapers: “Woe is me”
Email down
The email account associated with this blog (as well as all of my political stuff) has been down since last night. So if you emailed me, I'll be getting back to you as soon as I can. Thanks for your patience. UPDATE 7/8, 9:30am: My email is back up. Unfortunately, it appears that I have … Continue reading Email down
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