Once the democratic process is corrupted, the scourge cannot be contained. You see, change isn’t always bad, and standing still can mean you’re actually falling behind. To improve the outcome, the folks who continue to do what’s always been done should be outvoted — or replaced. The two quotes above come from facing pages in … Continue reading Musings on the democratic process
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ICYMI: VA Gaywatch
Jon Stewart poked fun last night at Virginia's Governor, Bob McDonnell and Attorney General, Ken Cuccinelli. UPDATE: The Governor has issued Executive Directive #1 (pdf) on discrimination. From the accompanying email: While the separation of powers doctrine precludes the Governor from changing the Virginia Human Rights Act via Executive Order, he wants to be clear … Continue reading ICYMI: VA Gaywatch
Who is McKinley Price?
Come May 4, the residents of Newport News will elect a new mayor. Joe Frank, who was the city's first elected mayor in 1996, has decided to step down. Some say the reason is that Frank could no longer count to four: the seven member council has a relatively new coalition of four and Frank … Continue reading Who is McKinley Price?
Shad Planking set for April 21
The 62nd Annual Shad Planking will be held on Wednesday, April 21, beginning at 2pm at the Wakefield Sportsman’s Club. The formal event starts at 4pm and the speaker will be former Senator and former Governor George Allen. Tickets are $20 if purchased before April 1 and $25 thereafter.
With friends like these…
... who needs enemies? The photo at left shows Norfolk Councilman Randy Wright at a McCain/Palin rally. Sitting next to him is Pam Brown, the president of the Norfolk Republican Party, and, I'm told, one of the co-chairs of his campaign. In the blog post which accompanies the photo, Pilot writer Kerry Dougherty calls him … Continue reading With friends like these…
Friday music
This oldie just seems, well, appropriate. Blades are long, clenched tight in their fist Aimin' straight at your back And I don't think they'll miss (What they do) (They smile in your face) All the time they want to take your place The back stabbers (back stabbers) Full lyrics
DPVA JJ Speaker announced: Klobuchar
The senior U. S. Senator from Minnesota, Amy Klobuchar, has been secured as the speaker for the annual Jefferson Jackson Dinner. This year's event features a weekend of activities, but the dinner, to be held on Saturday, March 20 at the Richmond Convention Center, is always the marquee event. Tickets for the dinner are $150 … Continue reading DPVA JJ Speaker announced: Klobuchar
As if on cue: it ain’t about us
Just yesterday, I wrote: Lost in all of this is the reason they were elected in the first place: to represent us, not themselves, to the best of their ability. With rare exceptions, it’s not about us. Exhibit A: Changes to ethics rules in the General Assembly, which seemed almost a sure thing in the … Continue reading As if on cue: it ain’t about us
DePaul gets COPN, to build new hospital
It's been a long time coming, but Bon Secours announced today in a press release that the certificate of public need (COPN) to build a new 124-bed DePaul hospital has been issued. “We are pleased that the Deputy Commissioner has approved our plan to build a new Bon Secours DePaul,” said Peter J. Bernard, CEO, … Continue reading DePaul gets COPN, to build new hospital
My legislative agenda: reviewed
In December 2007, I put out my legislative agenda for the 2008 General Assembly session. It consisted of the following: Nonpartisan redistricting Payday lending reform Real estate tax relief Restoring felons right to vote Verifiable voting Throughout the 2008 session, I followed all the bills related to these topics. At the end, while there were … Continue reading My legislative agenda: reviewed
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