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Category: General
Inherited Wealth Tax
That's a much better name for the estate tax than the "death tax" that was coined by those wishing to repeal it. The measure failed today in the US Senate. Commonwealth Commonsense has a great post up on this.
Norfolk council denies developer
OK, so now we are about to get sued. In their infinite wisdom, Norfolk council voted yesterday to deny a developer's plan to build a home on a lot in Norview. Here's the problem: the guy did everything that his was supposed to do. He made sure that the lot was buildable, he used the … Continue reading Norfolk council denies developer
Eskridge v Gallagher: The marriage debate
Equality Loundon has up a post about a recent forum entitled Gay Marriage: Evidence from Europe? Participating in the forum were Yale law professor William (Bill) Eskridge and Maggie Gallagher, a Yale graduate and anti-gay marriage industry scholar. Seems that it wasn't much of a debate at all. Bill studied Denmark from 1989 (when registered … Continue reading Eskridge v Gallagher: The marriage debate
Blog profile: Commonwealth Commonsense
I've recently added a new blog to my blogroll. Commonwealth Commonsense is on my "must read" list. I totally enjoy Bob's critical thinking on many complex issues of the day. If you are not a regular reader, you should be.
Thanks to 10,000
I see that I just passed 10,000 visitors. When I started blogging a few months ago, it was because I felt I had something to say. I wasn't really expecting anyone to listen 😉 Thanks to all of you who visit my blog and read my posts. A special thank you to number 10,000, whoever … Continue reading Thanks to 10,000
Choosing a financial advisor
In Malaysia, to call yourself a financial planner, you must be qualified. However, in the United States, to hang out a shingle as a financial planner, all you need is a shingle and a place to hang it. OK, so this post falls into the "sometimes no politics at all" category. In my real life, … Continue reading Choosing a financial advisor
Remembering those who served
From Wikipedia: Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday that is observed on the last Monday of May. It was formerly known as Decoration Day. This holiday commemorates U.S. men and women who died in military service for their country. It began first to honor Union soldiers who died during the American Civil War. … Continue reading Remembering those who served
Party roundup
Almost 200 people came to my 1st Annual Memorial Day Bash yesterday. Attendees were from all over South Hampton Roads - Norfolk, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake and Suffolk - and included not only party activists but rank and file Democratic voters. I was pleased to see a few Republicans as well 😉 Delegate Adam Ebbin … Continue reading Party roundup
Not an Idol post
OK, so Taylor Hicks is the new American Idol. Whatever. I predict he'll be a one-hit wonder and fade into the sunset. Oh, and with all the folks who were there tonight, where was Ruben? Fantasia? For me, the best 3 minutes of the show had to be when the real American Idol showed up. … Continue reading Not an Idol post
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