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!

LWVFA responds to charges regarding Hall-Smyth debate

I don't live in Fairfax but I am a member of the League of Women Voters. As the result, it concerned me greatly to read about the recent Charlie Hall - Linda Smyth debate, as reported by RK (for example here, video here) and NLS. I expressed my concern about this debate to other League … Continue reading LWVFA responds to charges regarding Hall-Smyth debate →

The Pulpit Speaks: July 9, 1960

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. One of the most important forces at work in each of our lives is uncertainty. Years ago, people used to say, "Here today, gone tomorrow." With this accelerated way of things today, we … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: July 9, 1960 →

Ooh! Republi-cat fight

Today's On the Record with Joel Rubin provided an interesting "debate" between challenger Trish Stall and incumbent State Senator Marty Williams. For a little background on the setting, check out this blog posting over at PilotOnline. Yes, I was entertained 🙂 I'm not sure that the voters in the 1st district were, though. If there … Continue reading Ooh! Republi-cat fight →

Norfolk voting case going to supreme court

In 2005, there was a tremendous effort to register people to vote. A number of organizations, among them Project Vote and ACORN, targeted this area. Norfolk experienced a high rejection rate - 55.3% - of the voter registration applications. At the time, the surrounding cities experienced a much lower rejection rate. This led to a … Continue reading Norfolk voting case going to supreme court →

Last chance to RSVP!

Gotta get the numbers for the food for my Memorial Day Bash by the end of the day. If you're coming, please let me know by using "email me" link in the sidebar to the left. You can pay at the door.

Parmele, we hardly knew ye!

An independent candidate in the 82nd House District has dropped out of the race. John O. Parmele, Jr., a seven-time candidate, withdrew from the race before anyone even knew he was in. He did it because he didn't want to pay a $100 fine for filing his candidate papers late. Can't blame the guy. After … Continue reading Parmele, we hardly knew ye! →

It’s a boy!

For Mary Cheney and her partner Heather Poe, that is. Samuel David Cheney was born at 9:46am at Sibley Hospital in Washington. The baby weighed in at 8 lbs, 6 ounces. Participate in the digital baby shower or just check on what others saying.

Participate in the VT Review Panel

The Virginia Tech Review Panel has set up a site to allow citizens to participate in the conversation about the shootings. Comments and other information you deem pertinent to their discussions can be left here.

American Idol Results Finale

Congrats Jordin Sparks! It took two hours to get to the results, not all of which was entertaining. Some 74 million votes - the largest ever - were cast. The two hours was taken up with special performances by a variety of singers among them Gwen Stefani, Kelly Clarkson, BeBe & CeCe Winans, Carrie Underwood, … Continue reading American Idol Results Finale →

Pitts on government intrusion

I love Leonard Pitts. Today's topic is government intrusion into our lives, something that the so-called "conservatives" have been doing quite a bit of. Pitts' piece includes two quotes from Ronald Reagan that "conservatives" need to take another look at: Government is not the solution to the problem. Government is the problem. And: It is … Continue reading Pitts on government intrusion →