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!

Financial systems bailout

With the intervention of the Federal Reserve into the Bear Stearns mess, Paul Krugman sees a bigger bailout of our financial system on the horizon. As Bear goes, so will go the rest of the financial system. And if history is any guide, the coming taxpayer-financed bailout will end up costing a lot of money. … Continue reading Financial systems bailout →

On Obama’s Pastor, Jeremiah Wright

"Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity." -- Martin Luther King, Jr. The story of Barack Obama's pastor, Rev. Jeremiah Wright, hit the MSM over the last few days. But it is a story that has been simmering for quite some time. A quick Google search reveals a Rolling … Continue reading On Obama’s Pastor, Jeremiah Wright →

Happy St. Patrick’s Day

To my fellow Irishmen, I hope you enjoy the day and not too much of the green beer that inevitably flows 😉 (If you do indulge, have one for me 😀 ) And like every year, here are a few words of wisdom. An Irish Prayer May those who love us, love us And those … Continue reading Happy St. Patrick’s Day →

Economic stimulus plan refunds update

The IRS has set up a special Free File page for folks who normally do not have to file but are required to do so in order to get the economic stimulus plan refunds, which I discussed in this post. I'm glad that the IRS and its partners worked this out. Of course, you can … Continue reading Economic stimulus plan refunds update →

Stuff I heard

From the talking heads on TV this morning: John Edwards is going to endorse Hillary Clinton. Symbolic, especially given that his delegates are already bolting. If he was going to do this, he should have done it sooner. Nancy Pelosi doesn't understand why superdelegates exist but expects that the nomination fight will be over before … Continue reading Stuff I heard →

The Pulpit Speaks: March 7, 1959

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. "For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven." -- Matt. 5:20 We … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: March 7, 1959 →

Another day, another hit piece on Williams

The story hit the PilotOnline website Thursday evening and was prominently displayed on the top of the page all day Friday, showing large, color pictures of city manager Regina Williams and library director Noram Maas. By contrast, the actual newspaper had the story on the front page, below the fold and only a small picture … Continue reading Another day, another hit piece on Williams →

OTR 03/16

This Sunday's On the Record will feature former governor and future Senator Mark Warner. Host Joel Rubin and Warner will talk about the race for the Democratic nomination for president, the war in Iraq, energy independence and transportation in Virginia. Oh yeah - and they'll chat about the Republicans vying for the right to be … Continue reading OTR 03/16 →

On Ferraro

By now, everyone is aware of the comments made by Geraldine Ferraro last week, but in case you missed them, here they are: "If Obama was a white man, he would not be in this position," she continued. "And if he was a woman (of any color) he would not be in this position. He … Continue reading On Ferraro →