Some folks have nothing better to do than to make mountains out of molehills, especially when it comes to honest mistakes made by first-time candidates. Such is the case here. Bobby Mathieson's career in law enforcement spans 30 years - he served as a Virginia Beach police officer for 26 years, nine months, to be … Continue reading Keep on doing what you’re doing, Bobby
Category: Politics
Bouchard can win
The drama of the "will he/won't he" run of 83rd House district Delegate Leo Wardup played out earlier this year, with the result being the latter. A shortened primary race between ultimate winner Chris Stolle and Carolyn Weems and the subsequent time off taken by Stolle has caused this race to kinda fly below the … Continue reading Bouchard can win
Norfolk Drinking Liberally tonight
It's that time of the month again. No, not that time of the month 😉 It's the third Thursday and that means it's time for the gathering of the Norfolk chapter of Drinking Liberally. No, you don't have to drink. And, honestly, you don't even have to be liberal. Join the crowd upstairs at The … Continue reading Norfolk Drinking Liberally tonight
Northam: Crossover appeal
Check out the bumper stickers 🙂 And the only thing I did to this photo was smudge out the license plate.
Waldo’s Iraq confession – and mine
I don't talk about Iraq much on this blog. I think the issue is far more complex than many people make it out to be. Waldo has a post up that expresses far better than I could my own views on the subject. Head on over and read it.
Cameras in EOV, backround checks for renters
This morning's Virginian Pilot has an article about surveillance cameras being installed in East Ocean View as a way of combating crime. Cities across the country have installed surveillance cameras in crowded or high-crime areas. [...] "The cameras are so technologically sound," he said, "they can read a beer label from somebody drinking a beer … Continue reading Cameras in EOV, backround checks for renters
Coming up this week
Wednesday, August 15 83 days for the 83rd. Help Joe Bouchard win! Open house/phone banking from 12 noon to 9pm; canvassing beginning at 4pm. Combined Campaign offices, 5101 Cleveland St. Ste. 302. Call 227-3347 for additional info. Thursday, August 16 Just a note: the HRCC Candidates' Forum for the 83rd House district candidates has been … Continue reading Coming up this week
Edds on school boards
I have to admit that Norfolk's appointed school boards is one of my pet peeves. And Sunday's op-ed by Margaret Edds points out why (emphasis mine): At a time when 96 percent of school boards nationwide are popularly elected, as are 109 of 134 boards in Virginia, the solution in Richmond is to move back … Continue reading Edds on school boards
“Feet, don’t fail me now”
That's what the Daily Press said in its editorial Sunday on legislators and abuser fees: There does seem to be an evolving theme here: Feet, don't fail me now. The abuser fees got broad legislative support, but you wouldn't think so now. Some of the most strident abuser-fee supporters have spun 180 degrees to call … Continue reading “Feet, don’t fail me now”
Thinking Bloggers
I recently came across a new-to-me blog that has since become one of my favorites. Brad's Brain is run by freelance writer Bradley Herring. As it turns out, Brad tagged me as one of five bloggers that make him think. I'm honored to have been chosen. Now I have to comply with the rules: If, … Continue reading Thinking Bloggers
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