In an article released today, Forbes.com has declared that Virginia is best of all 50 states for businesses. Virginia grabbed the top spot in Forbes.com's first ever Top States for Business thanks to its strong economic growth, low business costs and excellent quality of life. [...] Business costs in Virginia are very low, particularly tax … Continue reading Forbes: “Virginia: The Best State for Business”
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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
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
Interesting juxtaposition: Marshall Newman in the Pilot
I guess my fellow Hampton Roads bloggers Insider and hrconservative must have had a page missing from their newspapers today :lol:. Both of them chose to focus on the opinion piece written by Victoria Cobb, executive director of the Family Foundation, and a supporter of the Marshall Newman amendment. There is a reason they call … Continue reading Interesting juxtaposition: Marshall Newman in the Pilot
Quick hits
Lamont wins Ned Lamont is the Democratic nominee for Senate in Connecticut and incumbent Joe Lieberman is off running as an independent. I was surprised at the lack of TV coverage last night. Given how this race had played out on the internet, I expected the MSM to give it more coverage. As it turned … Continue reading Quick hits
Martinsville Bloggers Conference
The Blogs United in Martinsville for Free Speech blogger's conference is shaping up nicely. The event will be held August 25 & 26 at Patrick Henry Community College in Martinsville. Note that the conference is open to anybody, not just bloggers. I'd love to go but I just can't stomach the six-hour drive to Martinsville. … Continue reading Martinsville Bloggers Conference
Pilot amendment report: VCA and mine are better
This has got to be about the lamest report I've seen on the Marshall Newman town hall meeting yesterday. I mean, couldn't the reporter have bothered to bone up just a little on the issues before she covered the meeting? How about just reading the amendment? How about knowing that gay marriage is already illegal … Continue reading Pilot amendment report: VCA and mine are better
