More news from M-D Poll

In addition to polling on the Webb/Allen race, the latest Mason Dixon poll looked at a couple of other things: Allen running for president Should he run? Yes - 37%, No - 49%, Undecided - 14%. In July, the numbers were Yes - 42%, No - 38%, Undecided - 20%. Would you vote for him? … Continue reading More news from M-D Poll →

Monday Morning Quarterback (on a Tuesday)

Man, I was so pumped for last night's game. After all, the Cowboys lost on Sunday, so I was waiting for the icing on the cake: a Redskins' win. I got my satellite radio - with Sonny, Sam and Larry - in sync with my satellite TV and settled in to watch. Instead, I saw … Continue reading Monday Morning Quarterback (on a Tuesday) →

Remembering September 11, 2001

I'm not much of a traveler, mainly because I dislike car trips and my other half hates to fly. But about fifteen years ago, we flew to New York for a weekend with a very good friend of ours. While there, we took in the sights of the city, a show (Miss Saigon) and generally … Continue reading Remembering September 11, 2001 →

Zogby: Webb 50.4%, Allen 42.9%

The Wall Street Journalis showing the above polling data on the Senate race. (Scroll down the page to the Interactive Features and select Battleground Polls.) The Zogby Interactive polls were conducted August 29 - September 5 in conjunction with The Wall Street Journal Online. h/t to RK Technorati Tags: George Allen, Jim Webb Webb

Edds is back!

I've been having so much fun watching football today that I almost forgot to mention that my favorite political writer, Margaret Edds, is back. Her columns are some of the most intellectually honest ones you'll ever read. Her latest, Searching for the real Jim Webb in the 'real Virginia' appeared in today's Pilot. On Allen: … Continue reading Edds is back! →

More Voting NO

From the Roanoke Times, Dr. John W. Priddy: Judge not; rather, understand Why would a straight, happily married father, a moderate evangelical mission-minded Baptist physician who usually votes Republican take this stand? I believe it's what Jesus would have me to do, and yes, I love and read the Scriptures -- through eyes of faith, … Continue reading More Voting NO →

The Pulpit Speaks: October 4, 1958

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. Some years ago a man operating under the stress of a great moral and spiritual burden told his audience "It is time that we think anew and act anew." How appropriate this same … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: October 4, 1958 →

Webb: Take down the ad

Not because Nancy asked you to, although that would be a good reason to. Not because you're not proud of your service, because you should be. Take the ad down because it sends the wrong message. I know this ad was designed to introduce you to people who may not know you and who may … Continue reading Webb: Take down the ad →

Friday afternoon roundup

Drake poll shows 48% to 41% lead Republican incumbent Congresswoman Thelma Drake's office released the results of an internal poll yesterday. This poll shows Drake up 48.3% to 41.3% over Democratic challenger Phil Kellam. The poll sampled 300 likely voters and has a margin of error of +/- 5.6%. I think the sample size was … Continue reading Friday afternoon roundup →

Six steps to everyday activism

I saw this and figured it was dead on: Six Steps to Everyday Activism. Be passionate Educate yourself Take small steps Have a big vision Find like-minded people to share your vision Believe that you can make a difference Sounds simple enough 🙂