Category: National

Specter preparing bill to challenge Bush

"We will submit legislation to the United States Senate which will...authorize the Congress to undertake judicial review of those signing statements with the view to having the president's acts declared unconstitutional," Judiciary Committee Chairman Arlen Specter, R-Pa., said on the Senate floor. The "signing statements" Specter refers to are those conditions that Bush has been … Continue reading Specter preparing bill to challenge Bush →

Kellam/Drake debate: my take

Like nearly every other blogger in Hampton Roads (Eileen, Jerry & Sean from VB Dems, Jim Hoeft from Bearing Drift, hrconservative from VCA - whom I sat next to, and Insider from Hampton Roads Politics - who obvioulsy wants to remain anonymous since he didn't introduce himself), I attended this morning's debate between incumbent Congresswoman … Continue reading Kellam/Drake debate: my take →

Racism and one solution

I have started and restarted a post on racism for this blog too many times to count. Trying to figure out a way to talk about a subject that is often the elephant in the room without instigating a ferocious battle is difficult, if not impossible. So much of the status of race and racism … Continue reading Racism and one solution →

Weekend Without Echos is here!

It is Friday, July 21, the beginning of the three day experiment proposed by Terry Rea. Today, three more bloggers have joined the list. I've had a pretty busy day and haven't been able to finish my own post for today but it will be up in a few hours. In the meantime, check out … Continue reading Weekend Without Echos is here! →

“I understand that racism still lingers in America”

So said President George Bush in his address to the NAACP today, his first visit to the annual convention during his 5 years as president. "I understand that racism still lingers in America," Bush told the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. "It's a lot easier to change a law than to change … Continue reading “I understand that racism still lingers in America” →

Perk of incumbency: Drake mailings

Yesterday, I received the second glossy mailing from my Congressional representative, Thelma Drake. Like the previous one, this one is in full color and looks like any other candidate mailing I've seen, with a small exception: in the fine print, are the words: This mailing was prepared, published and mailed at taxpayer expense. Now, I … Continue reading Perk of incumbency: Drake mailings →

Why paper-verified voting is needed

When Sherry White Battle alleged back in 2003 and again in 2005 that the voting machines used in Norfolk did not properly count votes, her claims were dismissed as being those of a crackpot. I don't know about 2003, but in the 2005 race, complaints of voters attempting to vote for one candidate and having … Continue reading Why paper-verified voting is needed →

Former Christian Coalition Exec Reed loses primary

Ralph Reed, who presided over the Christian Coalition (formerly based in Chesapeake) in its heyday has lost his bid to become the Republican nominee for Lt. Gov. in Georgia. Reed, who left the Coalition and started his own consulting firm, was at one time considered a rising star in the Republican Party and was the … Continue reading Former Christian Coalition Exec Reed loses primary →

Conservatives Without Conscience: Chapter 2

In Chapter 2 of John Dean's book, Conservatives Without Conscience, we are introduced to the body of knowledge available in the social sciences regarding human behavior. Much of what is written only appears in academic writings; Dean urges these writers to get their stuff out of academia and into the mainstream. I agree. Talking to … Continue reading Conservatives Without Conscience: Chapter 2 →

Good posts in the VA blogsphere you may have missed

There have been some excellent posts in the blogsphere today. (I've spent more time reading than writing.) Check these out: ImNotEmeril shows us what happens when a woman is scorned. Look out fellas - you could be next 🙂 Commonwealth Commensense brings us news that the latest federal version of the marriage amendment has failed. … Continue reading Good posts in the VA blogsphere you may have missed →