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!

Don’t blame it on Turbo Tax

One of the most popular tax prep programs for the do-it-yourself crowd is Turbo Tax. But any tax prep software requires the user to have an idea about what information needs to be put in - the old garbage in, garbage out rule applies. And when you put garbage in, don't try to use the … Continue reading Don’t blame it on Turbo Tax →

Delegate Lionell Spruill

In case you missed today's Pilot, they did a front page, below-the-fold article on Delegate Lionell Spruill, Sr. (D-77th) that is worth a read. Included in the article is this chart (click to enlarge) which shows just how hard Delegate Spruill works on behalf of his candidates. Spruill is a hard worker. His pancake breakfasts … Continue reading Delegate Lionell Spruill →

On Ethics

From Answers.com: eth·ic (ĕth'ĭk) n. A set of principles of right conduct. A theory or a system of moral values: “An ethic of service is at war with a craving for gain” (Gregg Easterbrook). ethics (used with a sing. verb) The study of the general nature of morals and of the specific moral choices to … Continue reading On Ethics →

Drinking liberally: Norfolk & Va Beach

Over at VBDems, there is an announcement of the Virginia Beach gathering of Drinking Liberally, which will be held tonight. The Norfolk group will hold its meeting this Thursday, November 16, from 5-7pm upstairs at the New Belmont in Ghent at 21st & Colonial. Go ahead and put this third Thursday of the month event … Continue reading Drinking liberally: Norfolk & Va Beach →

MLK Jr National Memorial groundbreaking

Today, some 5,000 people gathered in Washington, D.C. for the groundbreaking ceremony for the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial. The $100 million memorial will be on Mall, near the Lincoln Memorial (click to enlarge the photo) where King gave his famous "I Have A Dream" speech in 1963. Included on the four-acre site will … Continue reading MLK Jr National Memorial groundbreaking →

Disgraceful

Just back from a meeting about ethics and while perusing the Virginia Political Blogs aggregator, I ran across this post about the behavior of Republicans in Maryland. Steele, however, is ensnared in an incipient election scandal that we haven't heard the last of yet. [...] Shortly before the election, the campaigns of both Steele and … Continue reading Disgraceful →

Post-election podcast

Bearing Drift has up the post-election podcast recorded last night. Joining Jim & Squeaky Wheel in the conversation were Brian Kirwan, Republican political consultant, Ben Tribbet and yours truly. Check it out 😉

Monday morning quarterback 11/13/06

The Washington Redskins had another awful outing yesterday. Every aspect of the game suffered: the offense - scoring only 3 points, the defense - surrendering 365 yards, and the special teams. Losing Clinton Portis for however long with a broken hand just topped off everything. Here's what I say: the season is already lost. Let's … Continue reading Monday morning quarterback 11/13/06 →