Kinda puts this whole thing in perspective, doesn't it? Welcome back Rep. Giffords. Oh yeah - and that debt ceiling bill passed. UPDATE: Her tweet (other updates below) http://twitter.com/#!/Rep_Giffords/status/98169302674452480 UPDATE: Here's an awesome photo of Giffords entering the chamber (via Roll Call)
I am told that the nightly news during the Vietnam War offered Americans the opportunity to see into the horrors of it. I am not old enough to remember myself; all of my "memories" of that war are basically those gained from exposure to the images later in life. And although we've been involved in … Continue reading Spotlight: “A chance in hell”
So it looks like we have a deal to raise the debt limit. Despite all the rhetoric, this chart gives you an idea of how we got here. Although written several months ago, this article really lays out the process that we saw in action over the past few weeks. And the saga isn't quite … Continue reading Deal with a vote to come
President Franklin D. Roosevelt, in his January 11, 1944 State of the Union address, put forth a second bill of rights that America should implement. In light of the current conditions in our country, it seems appropriate to revisit FDR's proposal. It is our duty now to begin to lay the plans and determine the … Continue reading Economic bill of rights
My latest op-ed appeared in last Thursday's Virginian-Pilot. In Hampton Roads, I'm told some 45% of our economy is government-related. If the debt-ceiling situation isn't resolved, we're in for a world of hurt.
… call yourself a Democrat or a Republican? I asked that question in an earlier post last year. After reading Paradox13VA's recent post on his political philosophy, I thought it might be time to revisit it. His are some powerful words: They say that a Republican is a Democrat who has been robbed, and a … Continue reading Opinion, please: what makes you … (redux)
"You'll get mesmerized /By alibis/ And limbo dance in pairs/ Please lock that door/It don't make much sense/That common sense/Don't make no sense/No more" John Prine "Common Sense" It's hard to believe that people we elected to represent us and who swore to act in the best interest of the United States and its citizens … Continue reading Washington is psychotic
Guest post by Viola Baskerville Last week America paid her final respects to one of our most beloved First Ladies, Betty Ford. Time Magazine once called her the “Fighting First Lady” for her outspoken political views and support for women’s rights. She was a Republican who lobbied for the ERA Amendment to the United States … Continue reading H.R. #3: assault on women’s health
Virginia Beach businessman Paul Hirschbiel made it official Monday that he is running for the 2nd Congressional District seat, currently held by Scott Rigell. Although the Congressional redistricting plan is not yet final, I expect the 2nd CD to be more Republican-leaning than it is now. That would make it more difficult for a liberal … Continue reading Hirschbiel in 2nd CD race
Congressman Bobby Scott, who represents Virginian's 3rd Congressional district, and who is a senior member of the House Judiciary Committee, sent a letter today to his colleagues, urging them to oppose H.J. Res. 1. The discussion about this proposed amendment to the Constitution has totally been about the title of the amendment and not about … Continue reading Scott to colleagues: oppose balanced budget amendment
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