A Civil War-themed bar with a mural depicting the Confederate flag is being painted over. The mural has a United States flag on one side and a Confederate flag on the other, along with stars, an eagle and other adornments. The idea, Knox said, was to depict the separation of the Union and the Confederacy, … Continue reading Another Confederate flag flap
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DCCC hits Rigell
In a press release Monday, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee goes after Republican 2nd Congressional District Scott Rigell, saying that he has "flip flopped" on his reason for donating to then presidential candidate Barack Obama. Donates to Obama but Doesn’t Support Obama. “In March 2008, during the Democratic presidential primary, he gave $1,000 to then-candidate … Continue reading DCCC hits Rigell
What’s wrong with this picture?
How things work: May 14, 2009: Bobby Thompson donates $2,000 to Del. William Howell, R-Stafford County, House speaker. May 14, 2009: Thompson donates $2,000 to Del. Chris Jones, R-Suffolk, chairman of the House General Laws Committee. May 18, 2009: Thompson donates $1,000 to Sen. Patsy Ticer, D-Alexandria, chairwoman of the Senate Agriculture, Conservation and Natural … Continue reading What’s wrong with this picture?
Cuccinelli’s lapel pin
UPDATE: The pin will no longer be used Whew! Dodged a bullet on that one. Original article I watched as the story unfolded over the weekend of the lapel pin Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli distributed to his staff. The pin itself, which I am told is about the size of a quarter, appears to have … Continue reading Cuccinelli’s lapel pin
The part-time city council
There is a reason campaign season is sometimes called "silly season." Because during the run to Election Day, candidates come up with silly stuff, hoping that the voters won't notice. This year, one theme has emerged from candidates across the region that falls into that category: "I'll be a full time member of council." Hogwash. … Continue reading The part-time city council
Shad Planking 2010: George Allen
It was a bit rainy but the 62nd annual Shad Planking took place Wednesday afternoon as planned. The crowd seemed smaller than previous years but the music was still loud, the beer still cold and the cigar smoke wafted through the air. Oh yeah - and the Southern Cross was everywhere. The Sons of Confederate … Continue reading Shad Planking 2010: George Allen
Virginia and taxes
With the bulk of tax season behind me, two issues have emerged that require comment: the elimination of the iFile program for some Virginia taxpayers and the need to upgrade Virginia's electronic filing system. Although I was tracking HB1349, I have to admit that I only read the brief description of the bill and not … Continue reading Virginia and taxes
Quick hits
Interesting stuff happening in the 2nd Congressional District. With Scott Rigell all but anointed the Republican challenger, former RPVB chair Ken Golden has decided to run as an independent. CQ Politics is obviously not aware of this latest development as they changed the race from leans Dem to tossup. I'm thinking it should be leans … Continue reading Quick hits
McDonnell’s proclamation
Governor Bob McDonnell issued a proclamation earlier this week declaring April "Confederate History Month." In doing so, the governor failed to explicitly acknowledge that a part of our history is not so nice: that part being slavery. After incurring the wrath of many, including those in the national media, the governor amended his proclamation, calling … Continue reading McDonnell’s proclamation
A step too far
Violence. We live in a civilized society, one that used to be the example for the world. Ours was a society that disagreed without being disagreeable. Ours was a society where freedom of speech was tampered by simple common decency. It seems no more. It seems that, rather than lead the way, we have decided … Continue reading A step too far
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