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!

The Pulpit Speaks: March 17, 1956

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. THE FUTILITY OF FANATICISM A few weeks ago a fiend of mine was boasting over the fact that he is a "religious fanatic." In the absence of true knowledge of fanaticism, he was … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: March 17, 1956 →

God in goverment “a clear and present danger”

The above is the title of an article written by one of my favorite writers at the Virginian Pilot, Betsy Wright Rhodes. It is the first of a four-part series planned about "Mixing God and Government in America." For those who may be unfamiliar, Rhodes writes a weekly religious column. Hers is a column that … Continue reading God in goverment “a clear and present danger” →

The fleecing of Chesapeake: Only the lawyers make out

I've been following the spat between the City of Chesapeake and Southeastern Public Service Authority (SPSA). Last week, Chesapeake voted to end its contract with the regional trash agency. Seems Chesapeake is a little upset that the agency is messing with out-of-state trash and that SPSA needs to borrow some money to keep afloat. Anne … Continue reading The fleecing of Chesapeake: Only the lawyers make out →

Net neutrality & Allen

The Virginian-Pilot has finally seen fit to print an article on the issue of net neutrality. (Of course, this is just a reprint of a Washington Post article. Guess the MSM has a bit of difficulty with original content, too 🙂 ) Listed as being in support are such varied groups as Microsoft, Google, MoveOn.com … Continue reading Net neutrality & Allen →

Senate race going to get nasty?

Incumbent senator George Allen has hired the firm of Scott Howell and Co., a Dallas-based Republican media firm. Virginians will recognize the work of the firm as they were the ones who produced the now infamous "Hitler" ads for Jerry Kilgore last fall. The firm is also responsible for the Swift Boat Veterans for Truth … Continue reading Senate race going to get nasty? →

Norfolk should take a cue from Fairfax County

The city of Norfolk got rid of the city sticker in January 2005. What they didn't eliminate was the decal fee, which is now a part of the personal property tax bill. Now Fairfax County has become the first locality in Virginia to eliminate both the sticker and the fee. The change was approved by … Continue reading Norfolk should take a cue from Fairfax County →

Brian Moran in Hampton Roads

Interesting that the Washington Post has an article up today speculating on which Democrats may be running for governor in 2009. I had actually planned to do a writeup as a part of the Weekend Without Echos - and I still might, since the Post is a little light on analysis 😉 One of those … Continue reading Brian Moran in Hampton Roads →

SLANTblog: Weekend without echos

F.T. Rea at SLANTblog has proposed that bloggers post only original material for the weekend of July 21-23, in response to comments made by Michael Shear of the Washington Post and Gordon Morse of the Daily Press at last month's blog summit. I discussed this issue in an earlier post. I'm looking forward to this … Continue reading SLANTblog: Weekend without echos →

A look at the minimum wage

Democrats have made increasing the minimum wage an issue for the fall campaign season. The federal minimum wage is $5.15 per hour, and has not increased since 1997. Now, GOP members of the House are saying that they may have to vote on this issue soon. Seventeen states have minimum wage laws in excess of … Continue reading A look at the minimum wage →