Congressman Robert Hurt (R), who represents my district, the 5th Congressional District, has been busy. You might think he would be concerned with jobs, unemployment and such, since the southern end of the district has some of the worst unemployment in the country. If you thought that, you would be wrong. Instead, he is heavily … Continue reading Robert Hurt plays games with the budget
My latest op-ed appeared in last Thursday's Virginian-Pilot. In Hampton Roads, I'm told some 45% of our economy is government-related. If the debt-ceiling situation isn't resolved, we're in for a world of hurt.
… call yourself a Democrat or a Republican? I asked that question in an earlier post last year. After reading Paradox13VA's recent post on his political philosophy, I thought it might be time to revisit it. His are some powerful words: They say that a Republican is a Democrat who has been robbed, and a … Continue reading Opinion, please: what makes you … (redux)
I can't believe McDonnell had the audacity to say Virginia's state workers pay nothing towards their retirement. Has he signed so many bills that he forgot about the two related to this?
The City of Norfolk is holding a community outreach meeting this coming Tuesday, July 26th. According to the press release: In 1996, Norfolk City Council established the vision of Norfolk based upon the following priorities: community building; education; public accountability; public safety; regional partnerships; economic development. City Council is reviewing the priorities and vision for … Continue reading Norfolk community engagement meeting Tuesday
With temperatures above 100 today here in Hampton Roads, the dog days of summer are certainly upon us. So this little quiz seems appropriate. You Are Unique Because you are quiet and sweet, others tend to underestimate your abilities. You are a force. You enjoy your alone time, but you can also hang in a … Continue reading Friday fun: favorite summer activity
"You'll get mesmerized /By alibis/ And limbo dance in pairs/ Please lock that door/It don't make much sense/That common sense/Don't make no sense/No more" John Prine "Common Sense" It's hard to believe that people we elected to represent us and who swore to act in the best interest of the United States and its citizens … Continue reading Washington is psychotic
So it seems the Democratic Party of Virginia has returned to its old ways of denying challengers to incumbents access to the party's voter file. This issue was supposedly resolved a few years ago, but has been resurrected for the current election cycle. I understand it was a vote at a recent Steering Committee meeting … Continue reading Un-democratic Democrats (updated)
The UFL announced yesterday that it would delay the start of its season until mid-September. This, of course, affects Hampton Roads own franchise, the Virginia Destroyers. >" /> I happened to have been at a retreat at the Chesapeake hotel that was the Destroyers' team hotel a couple of weeks ago. Running into Marty Schottenheimer, … Continue reading Virginia Destroyers, UFL season delayed
One of the few races on the Southside of Hampton Roads is that in the 21st House of Delegates district which pits freshman incumbent Ron Villanueva against political newcomer Adrianne Bennett. An attorney, Bennett is a Hampton Roads native who once interned for former Congressman Owen Picket. For Democrats in Virginia Beach, this is about … Continue reading 21st HOD: Bennett launches website, FB
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