Category: Politics

Net neutrality & Allen

The Virginian-Pilot has finally seen fit to print an article on the issue of net neutrality. (Of course, this is just a reprint of a Washington Post article. Guess the MSM has a bit of difficulty with original content, too 🙂 ) Listed as being in support are such varied groups as Microsoft, Google, MoveOn.com … Continue reading Net neutrality & Allen →

Senate race going to get nasty?

Incumbent senator George Allen has hired the firm of Scott Howell and Co., a Dallas-based Republican media firm. Virginians will recognize the work of the firm as they were the ones who produced the now infamous "Hitler" ads for Jerry Kilgore last fall. The firm is also responsible for the Swift Boat Veterans for Truth … Continue reading Senate race going to get nasty? →

Norfolk should take a cue from Fairfax County

The city of Norfolk got rid of the city sticker in January 2005. What they didn't eliminate was the decal fee, which is now a part of the personal property tax bill. Now Fairfax County has become the first locality in Virginia to eliminate both the sticker and the fee. The change was approved by … Continue reading Norfolk should take a cue from Fairfax County →

Brian Moran in Hampton Roads

Interesting that the Washington Post has an article up today speculating on which Democrats may be running for governor in 2009. I had actually planned to do a writeup as a part of the Weekend Without Echos - and I still might, since the Post is a little light on analysis 😉 One of those … Continue reading Brian Moran in Hampton Roads →

SLANTblog: Weekend without echos

F.T. Rea at SLANTblog has proposed that bloggers post only original material for the weekend of July 21-23, in response to comments made by Michael Shear of the Washington Post and Gordon Morse of the Daily Press at last month's blog summit. I discussed this issue in an earlier post. I'm looking forward to this … Continue reading SLANTblog: Weekend without echos →

A look at the minimum wage

Democrats have made increasing the minimum wage an issue for the fall campaign season. The federal minimum wage is $5.15 per hour, and has not increased since 1997. Now, GOP members of the House are saying that they may have to vote on this issue soon. Seventeen states have minimum wage laws in excess of … Continue reading A look at the minimum wage →

Independence Day, 2006

As I was searching the internet for images for my July 4th post, I came across a website, Unity08, where the above image was displayed. Intrigued, I read a little further: Unity08 is a diverse group of Americans who believe that neither of today’s parties reflects the aspirations, concerns or will of the majority of … Continue reading Independence Day, 2006 →

Money and the Marshall/Newman amendment

Money in politics is nothing new. Seems that every year, more and more dollars are spent by candidates to run for office. Much of the money goes into advertising. With the coming vote on the Marshall/Newman amendment, opponents and supporters are gearing up for an expensive campaign: To help rally amendment opponents, the Commonwealth Coalition, … Continue reading Money and the Marshall/Newman amendment →