Cory Capron has written a thoughtful piece on bigotry and polygamy. It is well worth the read. After last night's "debate" between supporters and opponents of the amendment, I'd like to focus on just one word: bigot bigot One entry found for bigot. Main Entry: big·ot Pronunciation: 'bi-g&t Function: noun Etymology: French, hypocrite, bigot : … Continue reading Bigotry
Polls, polls and more polls
Wow. Seems that everybody is releasing polls! The Zogby Wall Street Journal poll shows Webb 51%, Allen 47%. The margin of error is +/-3.1%. Rasmussen has it Webb 51%, Allen 46%. Has the attack on Webb's writings backfired? I listened to a bit of Tony Macrini's show this morning and if those callers were any … Continue reading Polls, polls and more polls
Reason #8: Vote NO if…
...you are a business owner who is concerned that you will not be able to attract the best and brightest employees because you may not be able to offer domestic partner benefits and companies located in other states will.
How I am voting
By now, many have had the chance to listen to the Bearing Drift podcast that I participated in last night. For those who haven't, allow me to summarize my choices and my thoughts on them. I will do them in the same order as they appear on the podcast. Ballot issue #2 Shall Section 14 … Continue reading How I am voting
More good news on Voting NO
I'm a bit under today with another tax filing deadline, but I wanted to make sure that you guys had a chance to read some of the other Vote NO stuff floating around today. Rev. Dr. Dwight Jones via Blogging the Amendment Bob Gibson via Waldo Jaquith The Galax Gazette via Twin County Combustion David … Continue reading More good news on Voting NO
About my Voting NO page
This comment was posted on my Voting No page earlier today: umm, i know my comment will be deleted, but here is the point, you are only allowing one argument, is this for posterities sake??? to make yourself feel good??? bias is one thing, but to blatently say i will delete your comment for disagreeing … Continue reading About my Voting NO page
Go, Kenton!
The front page of today's Virginian-Pilot features an article on blogger Kenton Ngo, of 750 Volts. The reporter, Mike Gruss, was one of those at the Drake/Allen rally yesterday that I had a chance to chat with. He mentioned that he was quite impressed with Kenton. Also quoted in the article are Ben Tribbett of … Continue reading Go, Kenton!
Our picks
Head over to Bearing Drift and listen to the latest podcast of Jim, Squeaky and me in which we talk about our picks for the Senate, 2nd Congressional, and the three amendments. I'll get up a post a bit later, elaborating on my choices.
Allen/Drake rally in Norfolk
I just got back from a rally held for Thelma Drake and George Allen. Others in attendance included Councilman Randy Wright, Virginia Senator Nick Rerras and Delegate Leo Wadrup. As I arrived, protesters were set up at the entrances to the parking lot, on the little strip of public property. They were not allowed to … Continue reading Allen/Drake rally in Norfolk
OTR’s Joel Rubin: Vote NO
Every week, Joel Rubin, host of the local program On the Record, does a segment called "My Minute." The monologue is done on whatever topic he wants. Today the topic was the so-called Marriage Amendment. Good job, Joel. Glad you're voting NO. Technorati Tags: Marshall Newman Amendment, Virginia Marriage Amendment
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