Vick: 1 year

From the Virginian Pilot: Federal prosecutors have offered Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick a plea deal that would recommend he serve at least one year in prison on a felony dogfighting conspiracy charge, according to two sources with knowledge of the discussions. Interesting. The article also says that Vick has until 9am Friday morning to … Continue reading Vick: 1 year →

Report: EOV Town Hall Meeting

Just back from the EOV Civic League Town Hall Meeting. I arrived a few minutes after the scheduled start time of 6pm and the meeting was already underway. More than 300 people were there, with more people coming in behind me. At the time I arrived, a Power Point presentation of the good, the bad … Continue reading Report: EOV Town Hall Meeting →

Northam: Crossover appeal

Check out the bumper stickers 🙂 And the only thing I did to this photo was smudge out the license plate.

Waldo’s Iraq confession – and mine

I don't talk about Iraq much on this blog. I think the issue is far more complex than many people make it out to be. Waldo has a post up that expresses far better than I could my own views on the subject. Head on over and read it.

Vick: no jail time?

The story that I linked to yesterday regarding the possibility of a plea deal for Michael Vick has been updated and was included in this morning's Virginian Pilot. What caught my eye in the revised story was this: If Vick pleads guilty to the conspiracy charge, the guidelines call for a term of no more … Continue reading Vick: no jail time? →

Cameras in EOV, backround checks for renters

This morning's Virginian Pilot has an article about surveillance cameras being installed in East Ocean View as a way of combating crime. Cities across the country have installed surveillance cameras in crowded or high-crime areas. [...] "The cameras are so technologically sound," he said, "they can read a beer label from somebody drinking a beer … Continue reading Cameras in EOV, backround checks for renters →

Coming up this week

Wednesday, August 15 83 days for the 83rd. Help Joe Bouchard win! Open house/phone banking from 12 noon to 9pm; canvassing beginning at 4pm. Combined Campaign offices, 5101 Cleveland St. Ste. 302. Call 227-3347 for additional info. Thursday, August 16 Just a note: the HRCC Candidates' Forum for the 83rd House district candidates has been … Continue reading Coming up this week →

Deal for Vick

The Virginia Pilot is reporting that Michael Vick has been offered a plea deal on federal dogfighting charges. If he doesn't take the deal, the Feds are expected to charge him under the RICO statute, where he would face up to 20 years in prison if convicted. According to the Pilot, Vick's decision is based … Continue reading Deal for Vick →

Edds on school boards

I have to admit that Norfolk's appointed school boards is one of my pet peeves. And Sunday's op-ed by Margaret Edds points out why (emphasis mine): At a time when 96 percent of school boards nationwide are popularly elected, as are 109 of 134 boards in Virginia, the solution in Richmond is to move back … Continue reading Edds on school boards →

Is Vick toast?

It sure looks like it. According to the Virginian Pilot, the remaining two co-defendents have arranged plea deals and will be in court Monday. That leaves just Newport News native and Atlanta Falcons star Michael Vick on the hook. New allegations could surface when [Purnell A.] Peace and [Quanis L.] Phillips accept plea agreements. When … Continue reading Is Vick toast? →