I remember when I first heard the term "flip flopper." My neighbor kept calling someone she did not like a flip flopper then would burst out in laughter. However, I thought sometimes changing one’s mind is a good thing. Especially if after a vote you learned some facts or encountered unexpected effects of the vote. … Continue reading Is a flip flopper always a bad thing?
Gary West, the Democratic candidate in the 94th House of Delegates district, announced today his plan for creating jobs. From the press release: As Delegate my top priority will be putting people back to work so families can be provided for and so we can grow our economy. While others simply spout poll tested policies, … Continue reading West announces jobs plan
Ezra Klein of The Washington Post wrote a lengthy article on the economy. It's a really good read and brings into focus the state of the economy over the last few years and what lies ahead. It reinforces, at least for me, what Dr. Koch said in his State of the Region presentation last week. … Continue reading This week’s required reading
Both of you are running around Virginia, trying to help Democratic candidates get elected in a tough year. Good for you. So you both need to be aware the next time you come to Norfolk just who your friends are. I now live in the 83rd as well, thanks to redistricting. I'm waiting for my … Continue reading For Mark Warner & Terry McAuliffe
Haven't had one of these in a while, but with ODU having "Fall Break" starting tomorrow, I'm ready for a bit of fun 😉 Of course, the IRS is going to keep me from enjoying it with the tax filing deadline 10 days away 😦 You Are a Snowflake You are a deeply emotional person. … Continue reading Friday fun: snowflake or raindrop?
My latest op-ed appeared in The Virginian-Pilot Thursday. Tuesday's presentation on the State of the Region gave me an opportunity to write about a couple of things that I think are important. First, I've noticed economic terms being thrown around that a lot of folks seem to not understand. There is this presumption, for example, … Continue reading Strength in numbers
The Virginia Coalition to Protect Women's Health is hosting a rally on October 15 near the state Capitol in Richmond. Details: Governor Bob McDonnell and Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli think they’re about to get away with restricting reproductive freedom in Virginia under the radar. On Saturday, October 15 in Richmond, women’s health advocates and … Continue reading Rally for Women’s Health Oct. 15
No, that's not news. But today he was more wrong that usual. In his article about Elizabeth Warren, reprinted in today's Virginian-Pilot, Will trots out more than his normal "liberals are bad" arguments. This line particularly got my blood flowing: Everyone knows that all striving occurs in a social context, so all attainments are conditioned … Continue reading George Will is wrong
I have never owned an Apple product. They simply never fit my lifestyle. Even so, I recognize the value of the vision of Steve Jobs. It was that vision which propelled others to mimic what his company sold, to try to out-do him. His vision became a catalyst for innovation. And for that, I am … Continue reading RIP Steve Jobs
Local officials have their elections this year as well, such as Supervisors, School Board, and Treasurer. In Cumberland County, there are positions that are uncontested, even School Board Districts 3 and 4 - without candidates at all. This year the Cumberland NAACP forum is in the Cumberland Elementary Cafeteria. The program starts at 4 … Continue reading Cumberland NAACP to hold candidates forum
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