It is Black History Month.Unfortunately, some of that history may very well be lost as the result of actions by a grandson of slaves, former governor Doug Wilder. If you haven't kept up with what's been happening with the proposed slave museum, this Washington Post article, reprinted in today's Virginian-Pilot, gives a lot of the … Continue reading Wilder’s slavery museum: a mess
At a meeting this weekend a person I respect quite a bit asked why did people get so involved in the Komen/Planned Parenthood clash this week. There were many petitions both ways. So why now? This is my answer to her on my personal reason why I am no longer supporting the Komen foundation. I … Continue reading Why I am no longer pink
A quick look at some of the stories and other stuff from the past week. Scott Rigell disavows tax pledge 2nd Congressional district representative Scott Rigell has stepped away from his no-taxes pledge. Needless to say, there are some folks who are unhappy about that, including two letters printed in today's paper (1, 2). There's … Continue reading Weekend roundup 02/04/12
If you haven't seen this map from Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball, then you might be missing why the tide seems to be turning towards Mitt Romney. Sabato calls it a "Newt-mare," a spin on the word nightmare. If Gingrich is the nominee, it's not just the presidency that Republicans lose, but a lot of those … Continue reading Newt-mare
Republican candidate Willard "Mitt" Romney released his tax returns late last night. He wasn't kidding when he said "returns" plural: in addition to his personal 2010 returns, Romney released those of three trusts and a charitable foundation, plus an estimate of his 2011 return. The trusts are all grantor trusts, and the income from those … Continue reading Romney’s taxes: 13.9%
Businessman Paul Hirschbiel officially announced his candidacy in the 2nd Congressional district today. The picture at left was taken from the campaign's Facebook page and includes Sen. Mark Warner and former LG candidate Jody Wagner. I was unable to attend but local TV station, WVEC, was there. Below is their report.
A quick look at some of the stories and other stuff from the past week. VA Republican primary: still Romney v Paul This was my lead last Saturday but it appears it is now final. Rick Perry appealed the judge's ruling but the appeal was denied. Absentee ballots have been printed and voting has begun. … Continue reading Weekend roundup 1/21
The 12-hour blackout on this site is over. According to the Los Angeles Times, thousands of sites participated in the blackout and three of the SOPA/PIPA's co-sponsors have abandoned it. Effective? Time will tell. But for now, it seems some in Washington are listening. The "Stop Censorship" ribbon will remain on the site. If you … Continue reading We’re back!
Wikipedia is leading Wednesday's anti-SOPA blackout, going off-line shortly for 24 hours. Google is joining the protest. So is I Can Has Cheeseburger. I've given it a lot of thought - and I'm in. Censorship is not an American trait. UPDATE: Forgot to mention that the site will be blacked out for just 12 hours, … Continue reading I’m in: anti-SOPA blackout
A quick look at some of the stories and other stuff from the past week. VA Republican primary: still Romney v Paul The week started off with a ruling by Judge John Gibney to delay the printing of the ballots for the March 6 primary. When he put the ruling in writing the next day, … Continue reading Weekend roundup
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