Head on over to The New Dominion and read the op-ed on the so-called Fair Tax. The money quote: As a result, replacing most federal taxes with a national sales tax would mean very large tax increases on most Americans and very large tax cuts for the wealthy. Yep, that's what I call fair - … Continue reading A look at the Fair Tax
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Logo to air Democratic debate
Not sure how I missed this but Logo, the only LGBT TV network, will be airing a presidential debate next Thursday, August 9, at 9pm. The debate will feature seven of the eight Democratic candidates (Sen. Joe Biden had a scheduling conflict and will not be there). Co-presented with the Human Rights Campaign, the debate … Continue reading Logo to air Democratic debate
Abusive fees unconstitutional
According to this AP story, the civil remedial fees have been declared unconstitutional by a Henrico county judge. General District Court Judge Archie Yeatts issued the ruling in the case of Anthony Price, who was facing his fifth charge of driving on a suspended license. With his order, Yeatts instructed Henrico General District Court clerks … Continue reading Abusive fees unconstitutional
Inner city = urban = hip hop
First it was "inner city." Then it was "urban." Now it seems that the code for young blacks is "hip hop." Or at least that's the way I see it. When the Granby Theater in Norfolk was shut down for a shooting there, it was blamed on the "hip hop" crowd. One of the promises … Continue reading Inner city = urban = hip hop
Helen Thomas coming to Va Beach
The Central Business District Association of Virginia Beach is hosting Women's Review Luncheon featuring journalist and author Helen Thomas. The event is Thursday, August 23 and costs only $25. Details are available here (doc). We don't often get the opportunity to have folks like this come to our part of the state. I'm looking forward … Continue reading Helen Thomas coming to Va Beach
AG live blog at DW
In case y'all missed it, the Attorney General Bob McDonnell did a live blog earlier this evening over at The Daily Whackjob. Check out the questions and the answers, including the one from his "ole pal Vivian" 😉
New DPVA site: They Don’t Get VA
The Democratic Party of VA has launched a new website - They Don't Get VA - aimed squarely at Republicans who, well, just don't get it 😉 This is going to be interesting.
Norfolk still going after smoking ban
Despite a recent AG opinion (pdf) to the contrary, the Norfolk City Council is still planning to ban smoking. This time, they are relying on the City Charter as a basis: One is through police powers ensuring the health and safety of citizens, which [City Attorney Bernard A. ] Pishko said has enabled localities in … Continue reading Norfolk still going after smoking ban
Join Beach candidates for breakfast Saturday
Another opportunity to show your support for Virginia Beach Democratic candidates for the House of Delegates. This Saturday, August 4, Del. Lionell Spruill Sr. hosts a pancake breakfast to benefit Bob MacIver (82nd), Joe Bouchard (83rd), and Bobby Mathieson (21st). The event is from 8:30am to 10:30am at the Police Benevolent Association Building (333 Edwin … Continue reading Join Beach candidates for breakfast Saturday
Giuliani has a health care plan … sort of
The AP is reporting that Republican candidate Rudy Giuliani has a health care plan .. sort of: Giuliani offered the broad outline of his plan but his campaign did not provide many specifics. Asked how much his plan would cost and how many of the people without insurance it would help, Giuliani said he won't … Continue reading Giuliani has a health care plan … sort of
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