Former Norfolk Delegate William P. "Billy" Robinson, Jr. has died. Robinson served in the legislature for 20 years, until his defeat by Winsome Sears in 2001. (Coincidentally, the Pilot did a piece on Sears today.) I have previously written about Robinson's brilliant career and my hopes that he would find a way back into politics. … Continue reading Billy Robinson dead at 64
Petersen’s church a part of Episcopalian split
The Washington Post has a front page article on the vote of seven conservative Episcopalian parishes in Virginia that have voted to leave the US Episcopal Church and affiliate with the Episcopal Church of Nigeria. Two of the congregations are among the state's largest and most historic: Truro Church in Fairfax City and The Falls … Continue reading Petersen’s church a part of Episcopalian split
Monday morning quarterback 12/18/06
So I was able to catch the first half of the Redskins game against the Saints yesterday before I had to head out for a meeting. I'll catch the highlights later but I was pleasantly surprised that they managed to hang on and win, especially after the drubbing that the Saints gave the Cowboys last … Continue reading Monday morning quarterback 12/18/06
Payday lending alternatives
One of the things that supporters of payday lending have claimed is that they are the only ones willing to make these loans. As an article in today's Virginian-Pilot points out, this is not necessarily the case. Five years ago, tellers at State Employees' Credit Union in North Carolina noticed a different group of people … Continue reading Payday lending alternatives
Who would you name PoTY?
There has been much discussion about Time Magazine's choice of YOU for the Person of the Year - and not just in the blogosphere. It was a topic covered by the Roundtable on This Week with George Stephanopoulos. After thinking about this overnight and hearing the talking heads pontificate on their choices, I have to … Continue reading Who would you name PoTY?
Lambert can’t be primaried?
Cory Chandler, taking a look at the DPVA Party Plan as well as the Code of Virginia, comes to that conclusion. He says that reading the two appears to "disqualify Senator Lambert from appearing on the Democratic primary ballot." He actualy goes further: Note that, as I submit it, Senator Lambert is disqualified to participate … Continue reading Lambert can’t be primaried?
VA is the Caymans of political fundraising
Unlimited contributions are an invitation to unfettered influence for those who write the checks. It's not very neighborly to allow politicians all over to circumvent the laws their citizens have put in place to control influence-peddling. Once again, my favorite political writer, Margaret Edds, hits the nail on the head with today's editorial with the … Continue reading VA is the Caymans of political fundraising
The Pulpit Speaks: December 23, 1961
An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. "And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, 'Glory to God in the highest, and on earth, peace, good will toward men.' " --- … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: December 23, 1961
Welcome to your world
So says Time Magazine in choosing YOU as the Person of the Year. Editor Richard Stengel makes a compelling case for choosing you - all of you, and me, too 🙂 - as the PoTY: ...individuals are changing the nature of the information age, ... the creators and consumers of user-generated content are transforming art … Continue reading Welcome to your world
Is the income tax unconstitutional?
A Virginia Beach couple was indicted on charges of tax evasion. Veta Faison, an assistant principal at Tallwood Elementary in Virginia Beach, and her husband, Louis Faison, a retired drivers' education instructor, seem to think so. They are a member of a group that filed a civil suit, claiming that the income tax is unconstitutional. … Continue reading Is the income tax unconstitutional?
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