First of all, a very happy birthday to my sister, Sarah, who is resting at home after surgery. A few links from around the 'net: Virginia Beach appoints black council member, although not the one that some people wanted. But we have this thing called elections, and in this case, the election to fill the … Continue reading Quick links 07/13/11
The American Red Cross is asking for blood donations. All blood types are needed. In May and June, while demand for blood products remained steady, donations were at the lowest level the Red Cross has seen during this timeframe in over a dozen years. Because of that, the Red Cross needs blood donors now more … Continue reading Red Cross needs blood
A few interesting items from around the net: President Obama Twitter townhall at 2pm today. I don't know if Twitter can handle this. How many "Over Capacity" notices will folks get? Besides, while Twitter is great for quick info, I don't know how you fit policy answers into 140-characters. MSM cleans up story and doesn't … Continue reading Quick links 07/06/11
According to this article, here are 10 things you didn't know about Thomas Jefferson. I'm not buying the iPad thing 😉
This is what we celebrate today. Take a few minutes and review the video below. You won't regret it. It may be hard to believe but the 4th of July isn't about hot dogs, parades and fireworks. It's a whole lot more.
Congratulations to former Del. Bobby Mathieson on his confirmation today as U.S. Marshall. The press release from Senators Webb and Warner is below. United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 1, 2011 Statement of Senators Webb and Warner on the Confirmation of Bobby Mathieson as U.S. Marshal Washington, D.C.- U.S. Senators Jim … Continue reading Mathieson confirmed as U.S. Marshall
Oh, yeah. http://twitter.com/#!/LarrySabato/status/85506446590091265 While he was referring to the conviction of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, Sabato is dead on the money with this one. And not only at the national level. The fundraising emails are filling up my inbox faster than I can delete them.
A few things from around the internet that caught my eye: Justice Department approves redistricting plan. Anybody who thought this Justice Department was going to be different than those of previous administrations should put that thought to rest. These plans were the most gerrymandered plans ever in Virginia. Tom Perriello has no plans for 2012. … Continue reading Quick links 06/20/11
OK, 2 1/2 😉 Check out this video from former Labor Secretary Robert Reich.
I read a fascinating article in The Atlantic this week called "How to Turn Republicans and Democrats into Americans." It's written by Mickey Edwards a former Republican congressman from Oklahoma. I think Edwards has articulated what many of us have come to suspect of the two parties, that they are more interested in vying with each … Continue reading Finding a way to govern
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