For the second time today, I'm posting a no-report. No, I didn't have technology failure. Yes, I attended the rally. So why no report? Well, my mama always said if you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all 😉 UPDATE: The Daily Press story ain't bad
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No Report: NCDC forum
Technology is a great tool - when it works. I recorded the entire Norfolk City Democratic Committee forum last night and then lost the recording when transferring it to the computer! And, I didn't take any notes. Relying on my (increasingly) faulty memory is probably not a good idea. So no real report on the … Continue reading No Report: NCDC forum
Allen gaffee: Pilot weighs in
The Pilot today weighed in on the George Allen "gaffe" last Friday. And the front page of PilotOnline now has a poll, asking the question: "Was U.S. Sen. George Allen out of line in his comments to a videographer for opponent James Webb?" As of right now, 735 people have participated in the poll, with … Continue reading Allen gaffee: Pilot weighs in
Amen, brother!
I opened the paper this morning and it was as if somebody overheard my conversation with Congressman Bobby Scott at the NCDC forum last night. An article by Julian Bond, chairman of the NAACP and professor at UVA, appeared in today's Pilot. Bond articulates the point that I and others have tried to make about … Continue reading Amen, brother!
A tale of two papers
From the Daily Press: News Poll Were Senator George Allen's remarks racially insensitive? YesNo From the Virginian-Pilot: Instant Poll Should Virginia Beach residents be allowed to park on their lawns? Yes No I don't care, as long as it's not my yard Read the Story I guess parking on the lawn is more of a … Continue reading A tale of two papers
Allen: open mouth, insert foot
I talk about race and racism quite often, both in this space and in my everyday life. I recall only too well the Willie Horton ads and other blatant appeals by politicians to pander to the racists among us. I can now answer the question I put forth three months ago: yes, George Allen is … Continue reading Allen: open mouth, insert foot
Rasmussen: Lieberman ahead by 5 points
Rasmussen's latest poll is out and it shows Independent candidate Joe Lieberman ahead of Democratic nominee Ned Lamont by 5% - 46% to 41%. The Republican candidate is at 6%. 500 likely voters were polled by telephone on August 9-10.
Former Redskin Heath Shuler running for Congress
Probably the biggest bust in Redskin history, former quarterback Heath Shuler is running for Congress in North Carolina's 11th District. His opponent is Republican Charles Taylor. Shuler is mounting a heck of a campaign: his website claims he is up by 4 points. And he has raised some serious coin - over $1 million. Shuler … Continue reading Former Redskin Heath Shuler running for Congress
GEICO and Vote NO
I've just finished another bill paying session. One of the bills I had to pay was my car insurance, which has been with GEICO for about 26 years. I switched to GEICO around 1980, when I first went to work for the IRS. My partner was with another company when we first met and I … Continue reading GEICO and Vote NO
Draft Gore
Some people won't take no for an answer 😉 Mary Beth Williams won't. From the Huffington Post: How serious is she? In her own words: I've packed up my family, including four children, ages 4 - 9, two with autism, put all my belongings into storage (at a cost of over $350/month), have worked 60 … Continue reading Draft Gore
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