An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. The presence of hypocrisy today is appalling! Everyone wants to be hiding behind something. Deep down within us, we like to think that we are getting away with something nobody knows but us. … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: August 1, 1959
A fairy tale
Leonard Pitts: (Once upon a time,) ... only the local paper performs the critical function of holding accountable the mayor, the governor, the local magnates and potentates for how they spend your money, run your institutions, validate or violate your trust. Does your local paper do this? Ours doesn't. UPDATE: The Virginian-Pilot was named the … Continue reading A fairy tale
Edmonson files suit
Pat Edmonson, candidate for LG, has filed suit against an anonymous blogger running a website opposed to her. Hurling homophobic and racial slurs, an unidentified blogger has launched an Internet attack on lieutenant governor candidate Pat Edmonson. Campaign officials said the barbs began with e-mails sent in recent weeks and have migrated to an anti-Edmonson … Continue reading Edmonson files suit
All in against AIG
It seems everyone jumped on AIG Thursday. First, there was an email from Brian Moran. In it, he asks that we "stand up to greed." Say NO to using our taxpayer dollars to reward these executives. Moments later (literally - the emails were 6 minutes apart), I got an email from Creigh Deeds. He wants … Continue reading All in against AIG
The letter
Earlier this week, I asked if I should publish an anonymous letter I received. Despite the poll results (74% in favor), I have decided against publishing the letter. Much of what was raised in the comments to that post was what I struggled with before asking for opinions. While comments here often are posted psuedononymously … Continue reading The letter
Hate, racism, and sexism in VA politics
I got an email yesterday from the Pat Edmonson for LG campaign. Glancing only at the headline, I moved on to the next message in my too full mailbox. Seeing this post last night, though, caused me to go back and read it. Last week, Pat began receiving hate emails containing racist, sexist, and homophobic … Continue reading Hate, racism, and sexism in VA politics
American Idol results 03/18/09
Interestingly enough the first two people declared safe on Wednesday night's results show were the two who I thought put in the weakest performances Tuesday - Lil and Danny. And the first person who was put into the bottom three provided what I thought was one of the strongest performances, Allison. What in the heck … Continue reading American Idol results 03/18/09
IRS issues guidance for Madoff, other Ponzi schemes investors
In testimony Tuesday before the Senate Finance Committee on Tax Issues, IRS Commissioner Douglas Shulman announced the issuance of guidance for investors in various Ponzi schemes. This may be of particular interest to local investors of WexTrust. The company had offices in Norfolk and one of its co-owners, Joseph Shereshevsky, was a Norfolk resident. The … Continue reading IRS issues guidance for Madoff, other Ponzi schemes investors
American Idol 03/17/09: Country week
The eleven remaining contestants on American Idol Tuesday night took on the country music of the Grand Ole Opry. Helping out the singers tonight was one of my favorite country artists, Randy Travis. (Love his voice! But when did he get so old?) Kicking things off was Texan Michael Sarver. He seemed really comfortable singing … Continue reading American Idol 03/17/09: Country week
Run for office? You’re fired!
According to The Virginian-Pilot: A 27-year-old prosecutor in Portsmouth said he was fired because he plans to challenge incumbent Harvey Bryant for Virginia Beach commonwealth's attorney. If anyone doubts that Byrd machine is alive and well, look no further than Hampton Roads. The area is littered with the corpses of folks who dared to challenge … Continue reading Run for office? You’re fired!
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