Walt Taylor, who draws editorial cartoons for The Virginian-Pilot, has been on fire lately. This one was included in last Friday's paper: And this one was in Wednesday's paper: Sometimes, a picture is worth a thousand words 🙂 As always, click to enlarge.
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!
Careful what you wish for
My latest op-ed appeared in the Wednesday edition of The Virginian-Pilot. The topic is, of course, last week's announcement by AG Ken Cuccinelli that will seek the 2013 Republican nomination for governor. The question of Cuccinelli running for governor was always just a matter of when, not if. As I said in the article, I … Continue reading Careful what you wish for
“A date which will live in infamy”
So said President Franklin D. Roosevelt, referring to December 7, 1941, 70 years ago today. (You can hear the entire speech here.) The Virginian-Pilot has printed a four-part series on the ever-dwindling witnesses to this horrible event, culminating with today's article. Well worth a read.
Required reading: Civil War edition
With Virginia preparing for the sesquicentennial commemoration of the Civil War, this week's required reading comes from The Atlantic. For realists, the true story of the Civil War illuminates the problem of ostensibly sober-minded compromise with powerful, and intractable, evil.
Tolls, tolls and more tolls
A second Midtown tunnel means tolls are returning to Hampton Roads. And not just the 25-cent variety. As announced by Gov. Bob McDonnell yesterday, a public-private partnership to build the second Midtown tunnel, rehab the Downtown tunnel and extend the Martin Luther King Freeway (whoops! - guess that's the wrong name for the road) means … Continue reading Tolls, tolls and more tolls
Another view on Bentley’s firing
In Sunday's Virginian-Pilot, a letter to the editor from Peggy Scott was printed, in response to the earlier one by Doug Knack. Scott wrote: We elect them [council members], but with such a small number of voters showing up to participate, are we always getting the best candidates? That so few show up to vote … Continue reading Another view on Bentley’s firing
From the mouths of babes….
Young Republicans and Young Democrats in Hampton Roads are coming together to raise money for one of my favorite charities, Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia. Joining them will be U.S. Senator Mark Warner and, no doubt, other elected officials from the area.(Click on flier to enlarge.) The event will be held next Sunday, December 11, beginning … Continue reading From the mouths of babes….
Dominion gets to keep 40% of ill-gotten gains
Dominion overcharged us in 2009 - 2010 and will refund Virginians $78.3 million. But that's not all of the money that they overcharged us: The refund amounts to 60 percent of Dominion's overearnings - all the company is required by law to repay. Are you kidding me? Where is the incentive for Dominion to bill … Continue reading Dominion gets to keep 40% of ill-gotten gains
Friday fun: what state should you live in?
Thinking about Cuccinelli being elected governor ... You Should Live in Louisiana If you don't want to live in Louisiana, you might also consider: Wisconsin Alabama California Kentucky Maine Hmm, hadn't thought about Louisiana. Fortunately, I don't have to make that decision just yet. What state should you live in?
We’re #2 – again
For the second straight year, Virginia was ranked #2 in the nation in Forbes' best state for business competition. This comes after a 4 year run in first place. From the article: Virginia has been a major beneficiary of the federal government’s largesse in terms of military spending and infrastructure development in northern Virginia. Those … Continue reading We’re #2 – again
VIVIAN J. PAIGE | All Politics is Local 