By Steve Vaughan I don't find myself in agreement with George Will often, unless the bow-tied curmudgeon is writing about baseball. Will has an ongoing, and I'd guess premature since he's had it for 20 years or more, case of grumpy oldmanism. Most Will columns can be summed up succinctly as "Hey, you kids get off my … Continue reading Thank God for cable
Site notes
I spent several hours on Sunday (actually most of my day) trying to figure out a couple of issues with the blog. Since I've added a couple of contributors - with more to come - some have complained that they cannot tell who is writing what pieces until they get to the bottom of the … Continue reading Site notes
Allen in, Webb?
Multiple sources, including this one, are reporting that former Senator George Allen will announce today that he is running to reclaim his seat. As of this writing, Allen's website carries just a message: "Stay tuned." That Allen is running should be of no surprise to anyone who has watched him over the last four years … Continue reading Allen in, Webb?
Norfolk: Time to get involved
I am happy to join the All Politics is Local blog as a contributing writer. Since joining the Norfolk City Council, Vivian and I have discussed different ways to engage Norfolk citizens. While I have challenged our government to be open and accountable, I have also repeatedly expressed concern that our citizens don’t take the … Continue reading Norfolk: Time to get involved
Friday fun: Facebook, MySpace or Twitter?
You Are MySpace You are young ... or at least you feel like you are. (Definitely the latter 😉 ) You are drawn to musicians and artists. (Creative folks are interesting.)You are proud of who you are. (Isn't everybody?) Your quirks are an asset, and you flaunt them! (I wouldn't call them "quirks" 😉 … Continue reading Friday fun: Facebook, MySpace or Twitter?
Okay, now can we get down to business?
By Steve Vaughan The House of Representatives just got through wasting time debating the repeal of last year's health care reform bill. To no great surprise, the repeal bill passed the GOP-controlled House, 245-189, with every Republican and three Democrats voting to repeal it. The debate and vote were largely symbolic. Democrats control the Senate. … Continue reading Okay, now can we get down to business?
Critical thinking in a fast-paced world
My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in today's The Virginian-Pilot. You might find this report (pdf) informative. I've found it bothersome that while there is this great push - both by Governor McDonnell and President Obama - to increase the number of college degrees, it seems we are not necessarily getting any more educated. That … Continue reading Critical thinking in a fast-paced world
First light rail safety PSA
Hampton Roads Transit has released its first light rail safety public service announcement. The agency wants people to identify the "seven warning signs that would have made this trip a safer one." The answers are here.
Opinion, please: would you sign this pledge?
Mike Gruss of The Virginian-Pilot reported on a 32-word civility pledge sent out by a group to all of the members of Congress plus all of the governors. The pledge: I will be civil in my public discourse and behavior. I will be respectful of others whether or not I agree with them. I will … Continue reading Opinion, please: would you sign this pledge?
Interesting combination
Senators Don McEachin and Chap Petersen along with Delegates Bob Marshall and Robin Abbott held a press conference Monday morning about proposed legislation on foreclosures, including the bill I mentioned earlier. The combination of legislators raised a few eyebrows. Strange bedfellows indeed. House bills were heard Monday afternoon at the meeting of subcommittee #2 Civil … Continue reading Interesting combination
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