A tip of the hat to Del. Albert Pollard, whose resignation (pdf) provided some much-needed inspiration for my latest op-ed. And congratulations to the General Assembly, whose unanimous passage of the budget gave me hope that it is possible to put politics aside and do what is right by the people.
Category: Hampton Roads
Throwing out the baby with the bath water
OK, so the news side of The Virginian-Pilot let an article slip through that read more like an opinion than news. Mistakes happen and the editor acknowledged it. But that's not enough for some people. As I read through the comments over there, I was surprised at the folks who said they didn't subscribe to … Continue reading Throwing out the baby with the bath water
Monday this and that
Been one of those days 😦 Time for a few links. Seems the General Assembly managed to pass a budget yesterday. The vote was, amazingly enough, unanimous. I'm not so sure what to think of that. I'd like to think it means that the negotiators actually compromised to do the best they could by the … Continue reading Monday this and that
Friday ruminations
In tax season full tilt so this will be quick. We're #1! Too bad it's at being the first in the nation to have a law (governor will sign) that puts abortion clinics in the same category as hospitals. With "friends" like Chuck Colgan and Phil Puckett, who needs enemies? We're #50! Well, not yet, … Continue reading Friday ruminations
GA update from Sen. Ralph Northam
By Sen. Ralph Northam With only one full week remaining in the 2011 General Assembly session, the House and Senate are working hard to complete action on the budget and other legislation. Several of my bills have passed both chambers and now await the Governor’s signature, including measures to ease access for our veterans to … Continue reading GA update from Sen. Ralph Northam
Rigell’s first town hall
Freshman Rep. Scott Rigell (R-2nd) held his first town hall meeting since taking office Monday evening. An overflow crowd showed up for the event, which was held in the auditorium of the Virginia Beach Central Library. The event itself started a little late, because Rigell stood in the hallway talking to those who were unable … Continue reading Rigell’s first town hall
Rigell town hall Monday
Been meaning to mention this all week, since I saw it announced on his Facebook page. For whatever reason, I am not on his press list. Rep. Scott Rigell (R-2nd) will hold a town hall meeting this coming Monday, January 31. The event will be held at the Virginia Beach Central Library, located at 4100 … Continue reading Rigell town hall Monday
Critical thinking in a fast-paced world
My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in today's The Virginian-Pilot. You might find this report (pdf) informative. I've found it bothersome that while there is this great push - both by Governor McDonnell and President Obama - to increase the number of college degrees, it seems we are not necessarily getting any more educated. That … Continue reading Critical thinking in a fast-paced world
Don’t surrender to violence
My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in Wednesday's Virginian-Pilot. How many of these kinds of events have we political junkies attended? There but for the grace of God go I. That was one of the many thoughts I had in my head as I watched the coverage of the massacre in Tuscon. And I'll bet … Continue reading Don’t surrender to violence
Why the rush?
With the announcement of the retirement of Del. Tom Gear and the Governor's setting of the date for the special election for March 8, one would expect that the contest for the Republican nomination would be around mid-February. Not so. The party-run firehouse primary is set for next Tuesday, January 18. What, exactly, is the … Continue reading Why the rush?
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