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Mosquito Blog: Act Locally--Love Your Farmer's Market

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:37:00 -0400

Vote for Norfolk VA's Farm Market - Five Points community farm market. Our area's local farm market is number 11 in the nation. If the farm market takes home the first [...]

Star City Harbinger: OpEd: Another rambling post by Hank Bostwick about Hank Bostwick but mostly about Race and Gender in Southern Politics and even more specifically Virginia’s 17th District (and probably only about half of it is worth reading)

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:29:10 -0400

“Southern liberals . . . they still have to fight for such wholesome things . . . like black equality and women’s rights.”–Chris Matthews interviewing comedian Bill Maher Tuesday night on Hardball.

George Talbot of the Press-Register’s al.com made this prediction in early 2008:

U.S. Rep. Artur Davis [...]

Blue Virginia: Carole Pratt Outraises Del. Anne Crockett 5:1; 9 Times as Many Donors

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:27:00 -0400

Great news from the Carole Pratt for Delegate campaign!
CAROLE PRATT OUT-RAISES INCUMBENT 5:1, REPORTS 9 TIMES AS MANY DONORS

Reflecting the momentum of her Bluegrass Roots campaign, 6th district Virginia House of Delegates candidate, Carole Pratt, outraised the incumbent Crockett-Stark for the 2nd consecutive financial filing [...]

Blue Virginia: Republican Crowd Cheers as Crabill Calls for Violent Revolution

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:15:00 -0400

I would say that this is incredible, but sadly I'm not surprised at all given the collection of right-wing extremists (Jeff Frederick, Ken Cuccinelli, Bob McDonnell, Bob Marshall, etc.) making up the Republican Party of Virginia. And before all you trolls out there come on here wailing about' [...]

SWAC Girl: Bush administration knew evil ... and our destiny was to fight it

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:06:00 -0400

John Yoo's op-ed piece in today's Wall Street Journal grabs the reader with the first paragraph:
It was instantly clear after Sept. 11, 2001, that our security agencies knew little about al Qaeda's inner workings, could not detect its operatives' entry into the country, nor predict where it might' [...]

Right-wing liberal: It gets even worse for Steve Shannon

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:51:12 -0400

Now the Washington Post has praised Ken Cuccinelli for highlighting the Melendez-Diaz issue: State Sen. Ken Cuccinelli II, a Fairfax Republican who is running for attorney general, has called for a special session of the General Assembly to seek a legal remedy that would avoid mass disruptions and prevent guilty defendants [...]

Vivian J. Paige: Announcing Virginia Free Press.org

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:50:22 -0400

Check it out! [...]

BLACK VELVET BRUCE LI: ObamaCare In One Picture

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:37:53 -0400

This graphic represents the contents of the thousand-page plus healthcare bill moving through Congress, helpfully extracted from this behemoth by Congressman Kevin Brady with the full knowledge that looking at this picture is about as close as some of his peers will ever come to actually reading [...]

StrictlyVA: Anti-Walmart sentiment is driving debate in Orange County

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:27:00 -0400

Governor Tim Kaine is urging Walmart to choose a new site in Orange County for it's new store. In a letter to Orange County Board of Supervisors Chairman Lee Frame, Kaine and House Speaker William Howell say the nearby battlefield is extremely important.

Walmart Response to Kaine Letter

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Virginia Free Press: Segregation no more: a bold experiment

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:22:12 -0400

I ran across an interesting article entitled “The Not-So-Hidden Politics of Class Online.” As it turns out, the title is that of a book written by danah boyd, a social media researcher and this article was posted by boyd herself based on a talk [...]

Mosquito Blog: A friend sent ...

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:18:00 -0400

A friend sent me this photo with the explanation that the little boy wanted to know if his hair was like President Obama's. This reminded me of a video that was posted to The Women's Post by mosquito in February. I've posted the video below.
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Yankee Philip: Graham tries to educate Sotomayor about her racism.

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:16:00 -0400

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I'm Surrounded By Idiots: Crabill Watch: “We have the chance to fight this battle at the ballot box before we have to resort to the bullet box.”

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:05:30 -0400

Actually the statement before the quote I have in the title is probably the worst:

H/t: Fred2Blue, Not Larry Sabato.

And the bad thing is these Republicans in the 99th district can’t backpedal now and say they didn’t know what they were getting. They knew full well the [...]

Fishersville Mike: A modest proposal

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:04:00 -0400

Ed Morrissey at Hot Air has an idea. Read the whole thing. [...]

Below The Beltway: Orly Taitz And Majorly Kooky Speak About Their Case

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 10:59:42 -0400

Before heading into Court, where they are likely to have their asses handed to them, Orly Taitz and Birther Soldier Major Stefan Cook held a press conference on the Courthouse steps:

The soldier who is questioning the legitimacy of Barack Obama’s presidency in federal court arrived in uniform this morning [...]

Sun Versus Wind: Forever would be more appropriate

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 10:59:37 -0400

A 17 year old girl left a kitten to die in an oven after trashing an apartment and stealing.

Under the agreement, Cherry pleaded guilty to two charges in a six-count indictment. She waived her right to appeal and agreed not to keep a pet for the next three years. [...]

Scott's Morning Brew: Fundraiser for David Spisak Jr TODAY

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 10:58:03 -0400

Title: Fundraiser for David Spisak Jr Location: Burtons Grill – 741 First Colonial Road, Virginia Beach, Va Description: Fundraiser at Burtons Grill this Thursday for 2 yr old David Spisak Jr. who was diagnosed with leukemia on May 26th of this year. StoneCrusher the monster truck will be there and we have [...]

Article XI : To Preserve and Protect: An Anti-Drilling Campaign?

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 10:48:20 -0400

I've seen this Dawn ad on TV a few times and I really don't know what to think about it.

They've launched a campaign to save wildlife (DawnSavesWildlife.com), donating $1 to the International Bird Rescue Research Center and the Marine Mammal Center for every Dawn dish soap bottle' [...]

Scott's Morning Brew: Pamplin Volunteer Fire Dept & EMS Annual Poker Run

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 10:39:00 -0400

Title: Pamplin Volunteer Fire Dept & EMS Annual Poker RunLocation: Pamplin Volunteer Fire Department – 2394 Pamplin Rd, Pamplin VaLink out: Click hereDescription: The poker run starts at the Pamplin Volunteer Fire Department, 2394 Pamplin Road in Pamplin. The first bike goes out at 9:00 am and the last bike [...]

Scott's Morning Brew: Rolling Thunder – Christmas in July

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 10:38:28 -0400

Title: Rolling Thunder – Christmas in JulyLocation: Bayside Harley Davidson – 2011 Frederick Blvd, Portsmouth VaDescription: On Sunday, July 19th, beginning at 11:30 am, the Rolling Thunder Christmas in July parade of motorcycles will be leaving Bayside Harley Davidson, heading south on Frederick Blvd, turning eastbound on Portsmouth Blvd, turning [...]

Red NoVA: A look at constituent service, Part II

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 10:35:22 -0400

I’m doing a two-part series comparing how Bob Brink and Aaron Ringelhandle constituent service. In Part I, I looked at how Bob Brink deals with it. In Part II, I’ll show you how Aaron Ringel handles constituent outreach. For Part I, click here. PART II: AARON RINGEL I was hanging out with Aaron Ringel over the weekend after [...]

Blue Virginia: "We Want the Public Option"

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 10:30:00 -0400

Click here to add your name to appear in the TV ad by these guys in support of a public option in the health care reform legislation currently winding its way through Congress. I particularly like the fact that this is an ad campaign run by the [...]

Where's Eric Cantor?: Biden to Head to the 7th to Challenge Cantor

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 10:27:34 -0400

Huffington Post is reporting that Vice President Joe Biden is going to be in the 7th District today to take on claims by Republicans like Eric Cantor that the Recovery Act is not working. He’ll be at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College north of Richmond today to speak to the progress [...]

Below The Beltway: The Truth About Health Care Reform

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 10:17:51 -0400

Hidden within the language of the House Democrats’ Health Care Bill is a provision that would effectively destroy the market for private health insurance:

It didn’t take long to run into an “uh-oh” moment when reading the House’s “health care for all Americans” bill. Right there on Page 16 is [...]

Left of the Hill: Republican Candidate Encourages Use of the "Bullet Box" If Vote Doesn't Go the Right Way

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 10:12:00 -0400

Number of comments: 1
I think that having a discussion over the issues is something that we need to keep our system strong, but it's becoming more and more apparent that the extreme right is taking over the Republican Party. This is a shame because I think there are some moderate Republicans who actually [...]

Bearing Drift: Kaine’s lack of focus loses Apple

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 10:09:28 -0400

The veto session this past April was noted for many things, but I think what comes most readily to mind is the discussion on unemployment benefits.

House Republicans accepted $62.5 million in federal stimulus money, extended benefit eligibility to 59 weeks, extended COBRA insurance eligibility, and [...]

Bearing Drift: Should Congressmen enroll in public option health care?

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 10:06:24 -0400

Rep. John Fleming has a nifty idea: Congressmen who vote for national health care public “option” should enroll in that option, rather than their ritsy Federal Employees Health Benefits Program.

Oddly, not a single Democrat has warmed up to the idea.

“Under the current draft of the Democrat [...]

Scott's Morning Brew: Ride for Your Heart

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:58:54 -0400

Title: Ride for Your HeartLocation: Virginia Beach General Hospital – 1060 First Colonial Rd, Virginia Beach.qDescription: Sponsored by Sentara Heart Hospital The ride will begin at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, 1060 First Colonial Road, in Virginia Beach. Registration will be held from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. The fee for [...]

Virginia Free Press: The Buzz Bin: Newspapers Are Like Department Stores

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:50:19 -0400

Geoff Livingston over at The Buzz Bin makes a great analogy – Newspapers Are Like Department Stores:

For department stores, many chains found their death in a trojan horse — the mall. With the rise of the mall, department stores were asked to anchor these megaplexes. But inside the [...]

Tertium Quids: The US Chamber of Commerce Wants a Higher Gas Tax

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:50:00 -0400

Number of comments: 1
Once upon a time, the US Camber could be counted on as a bastion of free market thinking. Now they just seem to be more of a hodge-podge of ideas, ranging from market liberalism to outright rent seeking. Consider their support for hiking the federal gas tax by 10 cents [...]

Fishersville Mike: Lousy pitchman

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:49:00 -0400

Wednesday, people were criticizing President Obama's first pitch at the All-Star game.
Now, kausfiles whacks away at his sales pitch for health care reform.
Who knew we were electing a national mother-in-law? [...]

Scott's Morning Brew: Special Olympics Poker Run

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:40:29 -0400

Title: Special Olympics Poker Run Location: Staff Development – 1900 River Road West – Crozier, Virginia Description: Sponsored by Academy for Staff Development The poker run starts at Academy for Staff Development, 1900 River Road West in Crozier. Registration will be from 8:30 am to 10:00 am. The fee for the ride is [...]

Below The Beltway: Forty Years Ago Today

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:32:48 -0400

Forty years ago today, at 9:32am EDT, exactly the time that his post will publish, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins began a journey into the history books:

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SWAC Girl: Sarah Palin takes on Obama administration's cap-and-trade

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:21:00 -0400

Number of comments: 0
Successful leaders become targets which opens them to public attacks from those who feel threatened by that success.

Such a leader is Sarah Palin who wrote an op-ed column for the Washington Post on Wednesday excoriating cap-and-trade and unloading on the Obama administration for its short-sightedness and desire [...]

Anti-BVBL: HOA “us vs them,” graffiti liens, how to make change happen

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:15:08 -0400

Number of comments: 5

This is a continuation of the HOA “Us vs. Them” discussion from the ”Trotting Out the Past” thread.

I am a member of the Chamber of Commerce, which is like an association for business people. I pay dues, I get to network with others to pick up business contacts, and I give back [...]

Below The Beltway: The Sotomayor Hearings: An Epic Republican Fail

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:08:41 -0400

As today’s Washington Post notes, it’s pretty clear the the Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee haven’t laid a glove on Judge Sotomayor:

Sen. Lindsey O. Graham (R-S.C.) tried to place Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor in some school of constitutional interpretation. Legal realist? Originalist? Strict constructionist, perhaps?

In the slow, [...]

Good Sense: RSC Sunset Caucus

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:05:00 -0400

I’ve been paying attention to the Republican Study Committee and the legislation that its members have been proposing with some degree of satisfaction. The RSC bills itself as “The Caucus of House Conservatives.” If you are like me, there are particular programs that you would like to see eliminated. The [...]

84RULES: The New 'Web Of Bureaucracy' In Democrats' Socialized Medicine Plan

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 08:53:00 -0400

You won't see this on ABC, NBC, CBS, or CNN. A report from Fox News:

House Democrats' health care reform bill would create a mind-boggling "web of bureaucracy," Republican critics charged Wednesday as they sought to block Democrats from hastily passing a costly and sweeping health package on orders [...]

Virginia Right!: Eastern Shore Defend & Declare Rally Wednesday, July 22, 2009 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 08:51:05 -0400

Spend an evening on the beautiful Eastern Shore and listen to some of our candidated and elected officials including Senator Ken Cuccinelli, Delegate Brenda Pogge, Melody Scalley, Reid Greenmun, Carlos Taylor, many more!

BE SURE TO ATTEND the Defend and Declare Rally!
Defend our Constitution and Declare our Independence from [...]

Reason & Revelation: The 0% Income Tax Solution

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 08:48:00 -0400

This is a provocative idea. Will any conservative dare to advance it?
But what if Republicans proposed a federal tax reform with a 0% income tax rate for the bottom 60% of income earners? With that explicit 0% tax rate framing the issue, abolishing the refundable tax credits that [...]

Virginia Intelligent Transportation Systems: Survey Invites ITS America Members to Evaluate Service, Benefits

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 08:41:00 -0400

Number of comments: 0
There is much more to be done, but to get there, we need you! ITS America members are our most important resource. Your participation in ITS America activities, many of which are accessible to you at no extra cost beyond your membership dues, makes a big difference in the quality [...]

Virginia Intelligent Transportation Systems: Plans for rapid bus network gain momentum

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 08:38:00 -0400

Number of comments: 0
Buses traveling faster than traffic, with their own lanes, the ability to change traffic signals so they don't have to slow down and a set of dedicated stops to shuttle people around quickly. That is the vision leaders at the region's Transportation Planning Board approved Wednesday.[...]

Sun Versus Wind: Morning laugh

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 08:34:18 -0400

Number of comments: 6

"By the way, I am unaffiliated with any political party. One of the main reasons is because of the back-and-forth distractions they are to actually governing."~ zen

Maybe it’s the late nights followed by early mornings that have been all too prevalent around here lately, but I am [...]

Reason & Revelation: Shoud the Russian Orthodox Church...

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 08:32:00 -0400

,,,be expanding into policy discussions? [...]

Armchair Generalist: The Two-MTW Strategy is Dead

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 08:29:40 -0400

Gen. James "Hoss" Cartwright, who was under question during a Senate hearing on his renomination as Vice Chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (kudos to the Obama administration for keeping him there), let slip this gem about how the QDR is working its [...]

Below The Beltway: Sean Hannity Advances The Birther Agenda

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 08:26:36 -0400

I wondered when the wingnut talk show hosts would climb on board, but I wonder know more:

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Virginia Intelligent Transportation Systems: Kaine Asks Virginians to Telework August 3

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 08:20:00 -0400

Number of comments: 0
Gov. Timothy M. Kaine joined Telework!VA and Telework Exchange Wednesday in encouraging individuals and organizations to pledge to telework from home or a remote location on Telework Day: August 3. .More at WHSV[www.whsv.com] [...]

Blue Virginia: Mystery in the Virginia Blogosphere: Too Conservative

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 08:20:00 -0400

There's something strange going on over at Too Conservative, one of the leading Republican political blogs in Virginia. To be more accurate, there's something strange not going on at Too Conservative, as the blog has been completely offline for a couple of days now, with not a [...]

Fishersville Mike: Frog in her throat

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 08:18:00 -0400

Sonia Sotomayor appears to be limping to confirmation. Commentary Magazine collects some of the underwhelming reviews.
We must still return to the “why” — the puzzle as to why a liberal president, selecting a liberal justice with 60 Democrats in the Senate, has sent up a nominee to spout [...]

Below The Beltway: Quote Of The Day

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 08:15:45 -0400

“Joe the Plumber — you can quote me — is a dumbass. He should stick to plumbing.”
–Meghan McCain

H/T: Ron Chusid

Similar Posts:Someone Alert Michelle Malkin Bob Barr Lobbies Joe The Plumber The Saga [...]

Waldo Jaquith: Goode raises $154.

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 08:13:05 -0400

Virgil Goode reports having raised a whopping $154 in the latest filing period, Brian McNeill reports for the Daily Progress. Goode has filed to run for his old seat, but he won’t commit to actually doing it. At this point it seems pretty unlikely.

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Below The Beltway: Buzz Aldrin: Let’s Go To Mars

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 08:08:39 -0400

Number of comments: 4

As we start to mark the 40th Anniversary of man’s first trip to another world, one of the men who went there says we need to start reaching for the stars again:

On the spring morning in 1927 when Charles Lindbergh [...]

Virginia Intelligent Transportation Systems: TPB Approves Bike-Sharing TIGER Grant Request

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 08:04:00 -0400

Number of comments: 0
The Washington, D.C. region's Transportation Planning Board today approved a $10M grant request for a regional bike-sharing program as part of a package of transit projects to improve mobility in the region..More at TPB:[www.commuterpageblog.com] [...]

Vivian J. Paige: 6/30/09 Financial reports – local House races

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 08:01:01 -0400

July 15 was the filing deadline for financial reports for the period 5/28 – 6/30. These reports are now available at Virginia Public Access Project. Here’s a rundown on the local House races, including a couple of additional races since my last post on this. (Note: * indicates incumbent.) Since [...]

Citizen Tom: A DIFFERENT KIND OF BLOGGING

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 08:00:57 -0400

There are various approaches to pamphleteering on the Internet. Most of us are familiar with how bloggers spread their views. A different approach, however, is by its nature more obscure. That is the commenter who posts the same long and detailed comment everywhere he can. The first time I saw such [...]

Armchair Generalist: Afghani Air Force

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 08:00:00 -0400

Just as with Iraq, US Central Command is working to rebuild the Afghani government's air force capabilities. This story talks about training its pilots to fly the newer version of the "Hind" helicopters.

After an absence of nearly a decade, the Afghan Mi-35 is again [...]

Virginia Intelligent Transportation Systems: How new technologies will ease our traffic woes

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 07:58:00 -0400

Number of comments: 0
Take heart, there is a range of solutions on the horizon. A new generation of monitoring and data-gathering technologies could radically change the way we plan and drive our journeys. They should deliver more accurate information on traffic densities to help us avoid jams, as well [...]

Blue Virginia: Scott Surovell's Website Now Up and Running

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 07:51:00 -0400

For those of you who don't know him, Scott Surovell is one of the strongest, hardest-working, impressive Democrats I've ever met. Aside from "bleeding Democratic blue," Surovell's a passionate, pragmatic progressive. He's also highly personable, principled, and smarter than hell. In short, Scott Surovell should a dream candidate for [...]

From On High: Outrage!

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 07:50:00 -0400

It appears that The South is rising again.

In indignation.

Over a monument placed at the Battle of Lynchburg.

Virginia.

To commemorate the valiant service of 13 YANKEE (!) soldiers who fought there in 1864, 12 of whom were killed or wounded.

O, the affront.
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From On High: And While We're On The Subject ...

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 07:46:00 -0400

.. of silly Civil War controversies, we learn this morning that Governor Kaine has weighed in on the Wal-Mart in Orange County kerfuffle:
Gov. Kaine, Howell urge new Va. site for Wal-Mart
By Steve Szkotak, Associated Press Writer

Richmond, Va. (AP) -- Gov. Timothy M. Kaine and the speaker [...]

SWAC Girl: Ukrop's rumors continue

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 07:44:00 -0400

Number of comments: 0
I read the Richmond Times-Dispatch article expecting to see that CEO Bobby Ukrop had assured employees of Ukrop's markets that the grocery chain was not going to be sold. I was not totally encouraged by what I read:

As speculation swirled about the fate of the Richmond-based chain' [...]

VB Dems: Cuccinelli Sucks as a Lawyer

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 07:36:40 -0400

Board meetings in Loudoun were a circus as two camps (property rights vs. smart growth folks) battled it out. At one BOS meeting, John Grigsby spoke at public comment. He pretended to be one of the biggest smart growth proponent's husband. He acted drunk, holding a whiskey bottle and told [...]

From On High: Uh, Aren't You Missing Something?

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 07:36:00 -0400

I suppose, if you live in the trendy suburbs of Washington D.C., you might come to the same conclusion that a Washington Post reporter came to with regard to Crocs®. They have simply lost their fad appeal and young people have moved on to other trends, putting the maker of [...]

Below The Beltway: I Don’t Care What They Say, I’ll Still Call It The Sears Tower

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 07:35:30 -0400

Number of comments: 1

America’s tallest skyscraper has a new name:

CHICAGO, Illinois (CNN) — Sears Tower is history. As of Thursday, the iconic Chicago, Illinois, skyscraper is now named Willis Tower.

At least that’s what the owners of the 110-story skyscraper now call it after [...]

SWAC Girl: Add another debate to McDonnell's column

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 07:35:00 -0400

Number of comments: 0
Jim Hoeft at Bearing Drift extended an invitation on behalf of Blogs United to the two gubernatorial candidates, Republican Bob McDonnell and Democrat Creigh Deeds, to debate. As Jim reported on Wednesday and Jim Riley picked up at Virginia Virtucon, Mr. McDonnell accepted.

Will Creigh Deeds do [...]

From On High: Bewildering

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 07:26:00 -0400

It's worth remembering: The Episcopal Church (USA) made this mess when it decided to make itself more "inclusive" and welcome homosexuals into the fold with open arms.

Inclusive? Church leaders have an odd definition of the word:
Episcopal Church Chooses to "Walk Apart" from Anglican Communion
By Nicholas T. [...]

Blue Virginia: Whipple Clip Dozen: Thursday Morning

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 07:22:00 -0400

I'm going to do this a bit different today, choosing my own top dozen stories from the Whipple Clips rather than just grabbing the first 12 listed.

1. GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATES ABOUT TIED IN POLL
4. DEEDS' BIG DONORS OUTRAISE MCDONNELL
6. SLICIN' AND DICIN' THE MONEY [...]

From On High: The Devil In The Details

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 07:18:00 -0400

From Investor's Business Daily:
It didn't take long to run into an "uh-oh" moment when reading the House's "health care for all Americans" bill. Right there on Page 16 is a provision making individual private medical insurance illegal.

When we first saw the paragraph Tuesday, just after the 1,018-page document' [...]

We will RockDem: Of Service and Activism

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 07:02:00 -0400

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July Meeting Reminder

Topics:
New Community Project
As covered in a recent article in the DNR, The Harrisonburg based New [...]

From On High: What Do I Care?

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 06:48:00 -0400

I suppose, if I were the average American, I'd be just fine with the Democrats' latest plan to pay for ObamaCare. It involves the levying of a crushing tax on the super-rich. And I'm not super-rich, so have at it, Barry. Right?

In fact, the plan will hit only' [...]

Scott's Morning Brew: Charity Ride For 3 Year Old Burn Victim

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 06:47:12 -0400

Title: Charity Ride For 3 Year Old Burn Victim Location: Briarfield Park, Hampton, VirginiaLink out: Click hereDescription: The ride starts at 9:00 am in Briarfield Park in Hampton. The ride fee is $10.00 for the rider and $5.00 for a passenger. The 70 mile ride will end with raffles and [...]

Armchair Generalist: Ash Carter on Working with Congress

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 06:29:00 -0400

Bryan Bender at the Boston Globe gets an interview with Dr. Ash Carter, our new Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics. He's just full of optimism.

“[To] anybody who wants to cherry-pick and change one piece of the defense program or [...]

What IS Right for Virginia: VP Biden to campaign for Creigh Deeds today

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 06:26:00 -0400

Number of comments: 0
(This is from the HamptonRoads.com blog site)

The update is particularly humorous, since McDonnell's money is coming from outside Virginia interests.

Vice President Joe Biden will visit Richmond Thursday afternoon to discuss the impact of the federal stimulus package in Virginia, making a stop at J. Sargeant [...]

Blue Virginia: Kaine and Howell Tell Walmart: Find Another Site

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 06:08:00 -0400

Well, it took almost four years, but we finally have one case of a House of Delegates Republican cooperating with Governor Kaine on something!In a bipartisan letter to the Orange County Board of Supervisors, Virginia Governor Tim Kaine (D) and House of Delegates Speaker William Howell (R) jointly [...]

Virginia Right!: DEL. SHANNON RAISES A IRRELEVANT ISSUE WITH 2007 DWI BILL – SPECIAL SESSION STILL NECESSARY!

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 06:04:12 -0400

Guest Post By Sandy Sanders

I now understand that the Democratic candidate for Attorney General seeks to accuse Sen. Cuccinelli of not supporting his breath test bill and thus heading off this legal system crisis caused by the Melendez-Diaz decision.

The Jaded JD does a nice job of answering many [...]

From On High: The Grass Is Always Greener

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 06:03:00 -0400

I read articles written by East Coast liberals about the virtues of socialized health care and my eyes roll.

Take Washington Post columnist Richard Cohen, for example. He related to us a story the other day that came out of Southwest Virginia that was told to some guy [...]

From On High: Tell Me This

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 05:54:00 -0400

You people are all intelligent. So explain to me how Obama is out telling those who are still listening to him that we need to overhaul the American health care system in order to control costs. But the first piece of legislation that his buddies in the Senate come [...]

Armchair Generalist: Dugway Pvg Gd - Not Just for CB Weapons

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 05:30:00 -0400

Lara Logan takes us to beautiful Utah and the Dugway Proving Ground, where special forces troops are training for Afghanistan. Seems that the mountains there just fit the profile.

This operation has the feel of Afghanistan and the terrain is strikingly similar. But it [...]

From On High: Sotomayor Brings Out The Snark In All Of Us

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 05:29:00 -0400

Pundits are having great fun with Obama's nominee for the Supreme Court. Oddly, "eminently qualified" and "superior in intellect" don't seem to be entering the discussion these days, now that Sonia Sotomayor has had the chance to show America what she's got. Or don't got.

This embarrassment does [...]

From On High: Wonderful

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 05:21:00 -0400

Two of the most gifted and most versatile vocalists alive today got together at the Grammys and made magic.

Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli sing The Prayer.

Stunning. [...]

From On High: Ya Get What Ya Pay For

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 05:17:00 -0400

You send a clown to Washington, you shouldn't be suprised if he gets there and acts like he's in a carnival troupe:

Franken, Sotomayor go down TV memory lane

My guess is, this is as close as Al Franken is going to get to a substantive discussion' [...]

From On High: This Is Your Future

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 05:10:00 -0400

I know. It seems impossible to believe. Our health care delivery system could never sink to this level, right?

Stick around:
A 9-month wait for arthritis treatment: Delay can mean a lifetime of agony for victims
By Daniel Martin, London Daily Mail

Thousands of rheumatoid arthritis sufferers face a [...]

I'm Surrounded By Idiots: Speaking of Catherine Crabill, did she forget to file her campaign finance report this month?

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 05:04:09 -0400

Number of comments: 1

It’s neither listed on the State Board of Elections’ website nor on the Virginia Public Access Project (VPAP).

Of course, her report from the previous filing period was noticeably missing certain expenditures that should have been included in the report but I haven’t had a chance to write a [...]

From On High: Blood Sport

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 04:49:00 -0400

There should be a warning label affixed to every computer monitor in the land:

Caution. The internet is not for the faint of heart or thin skinned. Enter at your own risk.

Why?

Even I find my eyes opening wide when I read things like this:
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From On High: The Planet Warms ... Again

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 04:34:00 -0400

For those of you who still cling to the notion that the planet is warming, and that it is warming because of the activities of human beings who reside on it, explain this:
Past warming shows gaps in climate knowledge - study
By David Fogarty, Climate Change Correspondent, Reuters

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Anti-BVBL: Apollo 11– 40 Years Ago Today

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 03:35:46 -0400

Number of comments: 9

Forty years ago, Americans who had access to a television all held their collective breath as Apollo 11, launched from Cape Kennedy carrying astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Mike Collins. The destination? The Moon, over 218,000 miles away from [...]

VA Social Conservative: Obama Science Czar Believes in Forced Abortions and Sterelization

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 03:15:00 -0400

Barack Obama recently picked John Holdren as the science and techology czar. This person fits the bill for an Obama administration official, he is radical. John Holdren authored a book in 1977 entitled ecoscience which calls for "extreme totalitarian measures to control the population."
These measures include:
• Women [...]

VA Social Conservative: Cuccinelli Outriases Shannon with Historic Fundraising Period

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 02:49:00 -0400

In the last fundraising period Ken Cuccinelli ouraised his opponent, Steve Shannon, by $7,000.00. Ken Cuccinelli raised $291,704 and Steven Shannon raised $284,733. (Contrary to what the Richmond Times Dispatch may write this actually means Ken raised more money.) Not only did Ken outraise Steve, but he [...]

The 28th Amendment: Sen. Graham’s obtuse questioning

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 01:58:07 -0400

Number of comments: 1
It is a cruel twist of irony that Sonia Sotomayor’s Senate confirmation hearings have actually told us very little about the Supreme Court nominee herself. Instead, we have found out far more about the lives, the judicial philosophy, and the personal grievances of the individual senators. In a way, [...]

Anti-BVBL: VA Rest Stops Slated to Close

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 01:12:51 -0400

Number of comments: 4

Map of Va rest stop closures from the Washington Post.

Many of Virginia’s rest stops will close July 21, 2009, to help save the state $9 million . To most Virginians, this move is ill-conceived, dangerous, and just plain stupid. More rest areas are scheduled to close [...]

Fake Virginia: Sen. Ted Kennedy’s Statement on Health Care Reform

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:38:38 -0400

Yesterday the Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee voted to pass Affordable Health Choices Act. It’s an historic moment in the history of the U.S. Senate and in the career of the chairman of the committee, Sen. Ted Kennedy (D-Mass). Following the committee’s vote on the legislation, which included [...]

Clem's Politics: Can Steele bring blacks to GOP?

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:25:55 -0400

There are any number of reasons to admire Republican National Chairman Michael Steele: He overcame social adversity and skeptical attitudes as he climbed the political ladder and was elected the first African-American lieutenant governor in Maryland's history. He is a forceful, articulate advocate of mainstream conservative principles, exuding sincerity and [...]

Mason Conservative: Cuccinelli Comes Out Swinging

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:21:14 -0400

Ken Cuccinelli had a pretty good day today, getting some surprising editorial love from the Washington Post for calling for a special session to deal with the dangers of the Melendez-Diaz case and what it will do to ongoing criminal prosecutions. Then, this letter Cuccinelli just sent to Steve [...]

Crystal Clear Conservative: Analyzing the House Democrats Health Plan

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 23:45:04 -0400

Does this graph look easy to comprehend? If not, then join myself and others with our confusion. Health care reform will be introduced into Congress later this week or early next week, and this reform is not going to benefit us in any typical ways. The proposed health care reform [...]

Waldo Jaquith: Del. Saxman’s very complete campaign finance filing.

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 23:26:03 -0400

Number of comments: 3

Del. Chris Saxman (R-Staunton) is doing something impressive—he’s reporting every single contribution he receives, including $1 from one Richard A. Hotz. (I see that NBC-29 weatherman Eric Pritchett contributed $50.) Under Virginia campaign finance law, the only contributions that need to be reported are those that exceed [...]

Clem's Politics: Zelaya warns of insurrection

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 23:25:00 -0400

Failing to get anywhere through diplomatic channels thus far, the ousted president of Honduras, Manuel "Mel" Zelaya, declared that his supporters have the right to launch an insurrection to return him to power, and hinted that it could start this weekend. I'm sure there are a lot of "community organizers"' [...]

Scott's Morning Brew: 10000 Twitter Updates

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 23:05:13 -0400

At some point last week, I came to the realization what I was fast approaching 10000 Twitter updates on my account. 10000, 140 character or less comments, statements and questions about whatever struck my fancy. I was counting them down from about 85 or so. Each time I authored an update, [...]

Blue Virginia: Barack Obama and "The Say Hey Kid"

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 23:00:00 -0400

So cool. [...]

Fishersville Mike: Why's everybody always picking on me?

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 22:48:00 -0400

It's beat up on Madonna day in the blogosphere. From Don Surber, here's a look at her arm.

I followed a link from the Other McCain to Dr. Melissa Clouthier, who adds this link.

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Below The Beltway: Orly Taitz: Still The Worst Person In The World

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 22:39:41 -0400

It’s somewhat disconcerting being on the same side of an issue as Keith Olbermann, but when he’s right, he’s right: