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!

Time to learn about podcasting

I'm a bit of a techie, but I've never gotten into the details of podcasting. However, if the folks at Colonial Williamsburg and the Smithsonian, among others, can figure it out, I know I can 🙂 Some historical podcasts, just in time for July 4: Colonial Williamsburg - check out the one with Thomas Jefferson … Continue reading Time to learn about podcasting →

Independence Day, 2006

As I was searching the internet for images for my July 4th post, I came across a website, Unity08, where the above image was displayed. Intrigued, I read a little further: Unity08 is a diverse group of Americans who believe that neither of today’s parties reflects the aspirations, concerns or will of the majority of … Continue reading Independence Day, 2006 →

Money and the Marshall/Newman amendment

Money in politics is nothing new. Seems that every year, more and more dollars are spent by candidates to run for office. Much of the money goes into advertising. With the coming vote on the Marshall/Newman amendment, opponents and supporters are gearing up for an expensive campaign: To help rally amendment opponents, the Commonwealth Coalition, … Continue reading Money and the Marshall/Newman amendment →

Welfare for farmers

The Washington Post is carrying a series on the farm welfare system. Fellow blogger Doug Mataconis wrote yesterday and again today about it. Just in case you somehow thought welfare was limited to the proverbial single mother with five kids, here's a chance to see another federal giveaway of our tax dollars. There’s alot more … Continue reading Welfare for farmers →

Update: Bay Oaks Park appeal

The latest step in the saga of the Bay Oaks Park petition was mentioned in Wednesday's Pilot. As promised, an appeal has been filed with the Virginia Supreme Court, which is not expected to decide on whether to hear the case until late summer or early fall. I found this part interesting: He [attorney for … Continue reading Update: Bay Oaks Park appeal →

The Pulpit Speaks: April 28, 1956

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. Do you ever stop to think? We all should stop and think sometimes. Thinking is healthy for the individual. Many times thoughts bring about a definite alteration in one's behavior. This was brought … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: April 28, 1956 →

Daily Press: US policy has become too theocratic

Below is a guest column written for the Daily Press and appearing in today's paper. The author is Rev. Norman Tippens, pastor of Wallace Memorial United Methodist Church in Hampton. Too little oil. Too much debt. Too many preachers. That's how Kevin Phillips describes the state of our United States in his recently published book, … Continue reading Daily Press: US policy has become too theocratic →