Category: National

This week’s required reading

Ezra Klein of The Washington Post wrote a lengthy article on the economy. It's a really good read and brings into focus the state of the economy over the last few years and what lies ahead. It reinforces, at least for me, what Dr. Koch said in his State of the Region presentation last week. … Continue reading This week’s required reading →

George Will is wrong

No, that's not news. But today he was more wrong that usual. In his article about Elizabeth Warren, reprinted in today's Virginian-Pilot, Will trots out more than his normal "liberals are bad" arguments. This line particularly got my blood flowing: Everyone knows that all striving occurs in a social context, so all attainments are conditioned … Continue reading George Will is wrong →

Some habits die hard

And one of my habits is reading the newspaper every day. This was the topic of my latest op-ed, which appeared in Wednesday's Virginian-Pilot. The original impetus for the article was, of course, the announced changes to the newspaper. But then the Pew Research Center in conjunction with the Knight Foundation released a study (pdf) … Continue reading Some habits die hard →

TMac on economic growth

Once-and-future Democratic candidate for governor, Terry McAuliffe, shared the op-ed page of The Virginian-Pilot with me today with this article on economic growth.  Interesting that the newspaper didn't identify him that way 😉 Equally interesting to note is that a 2013 gubernatorial candidate doesn't rate a link in the VPAP clips. (Yes, I'm going to … Continue reading TMac on economic growth →

Spotlight: Two views on newspapers

In the last couple of days, I've come across two really good posts on the future of newspapers, both written by former Virginian-Pilot journalists who have moved on. The first was written John-Henry Doucette, who remains in Norfolk although not in the newspaper business. He argues that it is not newspapers that people need; instead, … Continue reading Spotlight: Two views on newspapers →

Saturday rally against offshore drilling

Saturday is Moving Planet Day and a group of local citizens are planning to gather at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront for a rally to oppose offshore drilling.  Details: Citizens of Virginia Beach to Call on Lawmakers to Reject Offshore Drilling Rally one of thousands across the globe calling for move away from fossil fuels Virginia … Continue reading Saturday rally against offshore drilling →

Debate foolishness (updated)

All of those involved, especially the Associated Press and the candidates, have literally bumped their heads in scheduling a debate between presumptive party nominees for Senate George Allen and Tim Kaine. Oh, sure - the press covered their backsides by saying "eligible participants include any declared candidates that average 15 percent or better in published, … Continue reading Debate foolishness (updated) →

In which I agree with Cal Thomas

That little place further down south must be experiencing some inclement weather 😉 This Cal Thomas article was reprinted in Sunday's Virginian-Pilot. (So much for the "liberal bias" of the newspaper.) It was this sentence that caught my eye: If we want smaller government, we will have to pick up the slack. And that's the … Continue reading In which I agree with Cal Thomas →