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Where's Eric Cantor?: Whip Fail

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:20:54 -0500

After Cantor promised this whole week that the Democratic healthcare bill would get no Republican votes… After Cantor twisted his arm on the House floor… Joseph Cao, Republican representative from Louisiana, voted for the Democratic healthcare bill which just passed 220-215. A good day for America, and, yes, Mr. Boehner, the future is [...]

Leslie Carbone: Obama/Pelosi-"Care" Passes

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:16:00 -0500

The health-care power grab has passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 220-215.

Please call your Senators and ask them to vote against Obama-"care". If you live in Virginia, your Senators are:

Jim Webb
(202) 224-4024

and

Mark Warner
(202) 224-2023
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Virginia Intelligent Transportation Systems: A new projection technology could see in-vehicle displays pop up in wing mirrors.

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:59:00 -0500

In the last few years, head-up displays (HUDs), which project information onto the driver's view of the road, have started appearing in a few high-end cars. But a more compact kind of projection device, small enough to fit inside a rearview mirror, could see this kind [...]

VirginiaDem.org: How Will “Affordable Health Care for America Act” Affect You?

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:47:35 -0500

Interactive Flash Program allows you to learn how the House’s Democratic health reform bill will affect you and those around you Click the image to walk through an interactive “choose-your-own-adventure” style program to learn more about H.R.3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act. [...]

RightsideVA: JMU vs. Maine...

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:47:00 -0500

Had the opportunity to take in a JMU football game today at the Bridgeforth stadium in Harrisonburg. Good game and well worth the effort...

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Fishersville Mike: Where Nancy Pelosi learned her people skills

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:35:00 -0500

How about that New Mexico soccer player, causing all kinds of havoc on the pitch?
Kind of like the Democrats pushing through the health reform bill.

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Yankee Philip: Ft.Hood vs. Cambridge, thru the eyes of our President.

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:34:00 -0500

H/T Real Revo for vid [...]

Bearing Drift: Short Sighted, Long Lines

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:24:39 -0500

The line is getting longer and I’m not talking about the one for the Swine Flu vaccine.

After spending an estimated $3,500,000,000,000 on a variety of bailout schemes including TARP and emergency loans from the Fed, the unemployment rate still hit 10.2%, the highest [...]

VirginiaDem.org: Progressive States Network’s Analysis of Virginia’s Governor’s Race

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:22:52 -0500

From Progressive States Network: ”In the recent Virginia Governor’s race, the conservative Democratic candidate spent much of his time explaining how he opposed a public option in health care, opposed robust climate change legislation, and opposed reforms to protect the freedom of workers to form labor unions. His subsequent loss highlights an [...]

Bearing Drift: Register now for Blogs United to be held Nov. 21

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:16:50 -0500

Registration for the Blogs United conference is open. Once again, Christopher Newport University hosts us at the David Student Union Nov. 21 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (doors open at 8 a.m. - breakfast and lunch provided).

This year’s conference features Rep. Rob Wittman, political [...]

United Conservatives: The Hammer Is Dropped on Baghdad Bob Gibbs

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:09:00 -0500

Baghdad Bob Gibbs, the current Minister of Propaganda, bemoans the use of fascist images, because no one has ever done that before. Its so gauche.

I've seen much worse than Hitler images in the streets over the past 4 years.

February 2006 Washington DC
World Cant Wait[...]

Yankee Philip: Hasan Attended same Mosque as 2 of the 9/11 hijackers

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:53:00 -0500

Number of comments: 0

Malik Nadal Hasan, the sole suspect in the massacre of 13 fellow US soldiers in Texas, attended the controversial Dar al-Hijrah mosque in Great Falls, Virginia, in 2001 at the same time as two of the September 11 terrorists, The Sunday Telegraph has learned. [...]

Where's Eric Cantor?: Intelligence Deficit

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:48:41 -0500

Eric Cantor, noted liar, speaking in defense of doing nothing to improve health care, made the false claim that the House health care bill (all 2,000 pages of it!) increases the deficit. False. The Democrats’ bill will decrease the deficit by over $100 billion. In fact it saves $36 billion more [...]

The Schilling Show Blog: Between a crock and a hard place: Why Tom Perriello will vote YES on socialized medicine

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:41:26 -0500

Congressman Tom Perriello, a highly skilled and silver-tongued snake-oil salesman is stuck in a healthcare moment, and he can’t get out of it.

After nearly a year of attempting to bamboozle all of the people, all of the time, the clock is running out on Tom’s [...]

Blue Commonwealth: I have a pre-existing condition

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:19:28 -0500

also posted at Daily Kos

I will eventually die from it. The sum of my medical bills is unknowable. Why should any health insurance company be willing to cover me?

Medical expenses increase as my condition continues. Most will likely occur near the end of my condition, with the heaviest expenses in [...]

Blue Virginia: Health Insurance Reform Vote: Open Thread

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:53:00 -0500

Posted by The Green Miles

Health insurance reform is the most important bill Congress has voted on since ... what? The Iraq War authorization? The legislation that helped President Clinton balance the budget in 1993? The Clean Air Act updates in 1990?

This is vote is as [...]

Fishersville Mike: How much longer?

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:15:00 -0500

The real Bob McDonnell site is still alive, as of 8 p.m. on November 7.
When will it go the way of Jeff Frederick, just a dim memory?
Hey, Frederick's picture is still there as a friend of McDonnell. Guess they didn't keep up with Tuesday's news.[...]

hburgnews: ABC History?

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:38:27 -0500

A column in this weekend’s Washington Post makes reference to Sen. Obenshain’s (rejected) bill to privatize Virginia’s ABC, and suggests that a similar bill might have more momentum after McDonnell takes office.

The story’s author, Garrett Peck, sums up the post-Prohibition chapter of Virginia history.

The ABC system [...]

Fishersville Mike: Where were they in June?

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:55:00 -0500

Blue Virginia touts a poll showing voters who stayed home wanting a more progressive candidate than Creigh Deeds turned out to be.
They had two - Brian Moran and Terry McAuliffe. They were sent packing June 9.
Tell me again why McAuliffe - with all his money and chutzpah [...]

Bearing Drift: Glenn Nye joins Republicans on health care

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:43:09 -0500

Number of comments: 3

Creigh Deeds liked the idea of opting out of Obama’s health care plan.

Glenn Nye didn’t want it to get even that far.

Nye announced today he’s a BIG no vote on Obama’s health care takeover, like he was on Obama’s budget and Obama’s cap and trade bills.

Is [...]

Fishersville Mike: Navy wins, 23-21

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:10:00 -0500

What America should be focused on today.
Yes, I agree with him. [...]

The Richmonder: Did Obama cost Deeds the election?

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:08:00 -0500

The time has come to begin talking about the epic failure of the Democratic Party of Virginia in this year's state elections.

I've been mulling over the thought of writing a single epic post describing every aspect of this year's failure and then offering some suggestions as to' [...]

Left of the Hill: Video: Gerry Connolly Speaks on Floor in Favor of Health Care Reform

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:54:00 -0500

Number of comments: 0
Here's a video of Gerry Connolly speaking in favor on health care reform on the floor of the House of Representatives today. Rep. Connolly definitely made the right decision by not only voting in favor of the bill, but also speaking in support of it on the floor. Gerry's the [...]

Where's Eric Cantor?: Out of Time

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:48:34 -0500

Sometimes I struggle, I’ll admit. I struggle to find the words to express how truly vapid and out of touch Eric Cantor is. How low this congressman has become. Sure, he’s corrupt, rotten to the core, and in it not to help people but only to expand his own political [...]

United Conservatives: Heroes RUN to the sound of gunfire.....

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:41:00 -0500

Sergeant Kimberly Denise Munley was on her way to have her car repaired when gunfire reports came over the radio. On reaching the scene, she bolted from the car, firing at the perpetrator in order to protect a wounded soldier.

"He turned on her" [...]

StrictlyVA: H.R. 3962 Made Simple...

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:39:00 -0500

Number of comments: 0
This Diagram Will Help You Understand Obamacare

THYME Special Healthcare Edition

Our staff worked through the night to reduce the two thousand page document into a diagram that is easy to understand. Those of you who are [...]

On The Right: Krystal Ball is talking about the redistribution of wealth again

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:12:16 -0500

Virginia 1st Congressional District democrat challenger, Krystal Ball has been ranting on here Facebook and Twitter pages about income inequality again, including giving a link to some kook blog that says “It’s time to rebalance the economy” and use “redistributionist” to accomplish this (in other words tax the hell out [...]

Blue Virginia: New Poll: Large Majority of Obama '08 VA Voters Who Did Not Vote in '09 Thought Creigh Deeds "Not Progressive Enough"

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:57:00 -0500

As if we need any more evidence that Creigh Deeds lost on Tuesday largely because he failed to appeal to "base" voters, a new poll p rovides it. Keep in mind that Creigh Deeds received 1.2 million fewer votes than Barack Obama did last year, while Bob McDonnell [...]

United Conservatives: BREAKING: On Monday, AMA delegates will vote to withdraw endorsement of House Health Care Bill.

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:55:00 -0500

From the Ladies down in Atlanta at Bury the Blue.

The House plans to vote on Pelosi's health care bill this Sunday - just 2 days away! Tonight AMA announced that they will vote on Monday to withdraw their endorsement of this outrageous bill. Because Monday will be too [...]

Bearing Drift: Read the Bill First!

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:40:00 -0500

Number of comments: 2

Atlas Shrugged – 1,200 pages
War and Peace – 1,296 pages
Les Misérables – 1,488 pages
Health Care Bill – 1,990 pages

How likely any member of Congress has read the bill? My thoughts: Zero

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Blue Virginia: President Obama on Historic Health Care Vote

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:33:00 -0500

The Washington Post reports:After receiving a pep talk from President Obama, House Democrats cleared a key procedural hurdle Saturday in the debate over expanding the nation's health care system, setting the stage for a daylong debate and an evening vote that could push the legislation across a historic [...]

Red NoVA: Video from Fimian’s Press Conference

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:50:48 -0500

Today, I see a Congressman Keith Fimian [...]

Bearing Drift: Rep. Goodlatte on PelosiCare

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:25:20 -0500

Representative Bob Goodlatte points out the obvious — Pelosi isn’t reducing costs with her rush job, she’s just redirecting cost back on the industry and the taxpayer. Goodlatte also talks up the Republican alternative, which cuts costs and reforms the system rather than merely nationalizing it.

Very [...]

Virginia Right!: We Will Work To Defeat ALL Who Vote For Health Care – No Matter The Party

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:15:38 -0500

Stiff fines, 5 years in jail or purchase a $15,000 Health Insurance policy. This is all designed to force Health Insurance Companies out of business to facilitate a single payer government system. For 300 Million people. By a country trillions of dollars in debt in the depths of the worst [...]

BLACK VELVET BRUCE LI: Keith Fimian Savages The HealthCare Bill

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:14:03 -0500

Number of comments: 4

Keith Fimian held a press conference in front of Gerry Connolly’s district office today where he delivered a tough critique of the current 2,000 plus page monstrosity of a bill that the House is debating. You’d think Democrats would at least allow consideration of some of the common-sense alternatives [...]

Renaissance Ruminations: Va 37 Spec Elec-and so It Begins…

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:08:49 -0500

It has begun… At 1506 11.6.2009 I got a robocall from Marianne Horinko inviting me to her campaign kick-off on Tuesday. Game On! Posted in Elections: 2010, Va Sen 37 [...]

Fishersville Mike: Obama and Virginia

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:18:00 -0500

For me, it's not important whether voters were voting against Obama Tuesday.
It's important that they didn't vote for his candidate.
They didn't say, "Hey, it's a Democrat like Obama. I'll vote for him."
If he didn't inspire them this November, he won't next November. And likely not November 2012.[...]

Star City Harbinger: BREAKING: House passes ‘key’ procedural hurdle and begins health care debate

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:17:47 -0500

President Obama visits the Hill to demonstrate his support The Washington Post estimates that landmark health care legislation (HR 3962) will be debated for the next five hours as Congress braces for a vote later this evening. Last night, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, which roundly supports congressional health [...]

Leslie Carbone: Obama/Pelosi-"Care" Vote Likely Today

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:43:00 -0500

In the wake of President George Bush XLIII's bail-out, more than 100 banks failed. In the wake of President Barack Obama's "stimulus" package, unemployment has climbed above 10 percent. And in response to fumbling overreaches like these, Americans on Tuesday capped off a year of tea parties, [...]

On The Right: Obama warns public against drawing conclusions in Ft. Hood incident, but drew his own conclusions in Professor Gates incident.

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:28:40 -0500

The amateur hour that has now turned into a amateur year continues, President Obama has told Americans not to jump to conclusions after a LONE WOLF MUSLIM TERRORIST kills American soldiers at Ft. Hood, but Obama had no problem jumping to conclusion after his friend Professor Gates, was arrested for [...]

Vivian J. Paige: A sober look at Deeds’ pollster Petts

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:14:01 -0500

Number of comments: 13
In my earlier post, I mentioned some consultants who should never work in politics again. I’m not generally one to name names, but since he’s been outed, David Petts is one of those guys. Told by Petts that his convincing primary win positioned him well with the Democratic base – core [...]

Crystal Clear Conservative: Another Nasty Encounter on the Hill

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:13:29 -0500

With health care being voted on today in the House of Representatives, there is no doubt that many constituents have been visiting or calling their Congressmen urging them not to support Nancy Pelosi’s health care plan. However, we are starting to see a nasty side of some members of Congress. [...]

Blue Virginia: Republicans Gone Wild

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:59:00 -0500

ThinkProgress describes the situation:
This morning, the House began consideration of the rule for debate of the House health care bill. As the Democratic Women’s Caucus took to the microphone on the House floor to offer their arguments for how the bill would benefit women, House Republicans — [...]

Fishersville Mike: Another day, another whine

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:55:00 -0500

Blue Virginia continues to dissect Creigh Deeds' loss. There's a nice link to a Politico piece that flays the pollster for his June advice - "we've got Obama supporters locked up, so fight for the rest of the state."
At least Politico puts it all in perspective [...]

Bearing Drift: Agricola’s Winners and Losers for 2009

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:50:19 -0500

Number of comments: 5

Now not only is this a debut post, but this is also the best breakdown of winners and losers you’re going to read all week. Trust me — this’ll be good stuff!

LOSERS:

The Washington Post — Bloggers and the MSM have had a tense relationship from [...]

Bearing Drift: Twenty-one and counting

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:48:52 -0500

Number of comments: 1

Democrats are beginning to line-up against Pelosi-care…21 so far, and probably more as we go throughout the day. Here’s Virginia’s U.S. Rep. Eric Cantor this morning on Fox News explaining the current situation:

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The Roanoke Slant: Radical Muslim Terrorists in US Military

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:34:00 -0500

Roanoke Times, 11-6-09, Pg 1: Social awkwardness kept with him into adulthood.
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This is one of the front page heading of the Roanoke Times regarding Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan the US Army major who shot and killed 12 and wounded 31 fellow soldiers at Ft. Hood Texas.
Social awkwardness! [...]

The Richmonder: "Cinemaphiles: The Byrd Theatre"

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:33:00 -0500

"Cinemaphiles: The Byrd Theatre" is a really interesting documentary from 2007 about Richmond's Byrd Theatre. It also looks back briefly to the Biograph Theater and the last ditch attempts to keep that legendary small arthouse theater open. See the documentary here. [...]

BLACK VELVET BRUCE LI: What A Shock: Connolly Likes ObamaCare

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:26:35 -0500

Number of comments: 3

Not much of a surprise here, but the behavior of Gerry Connolly just seems like the gift that keeps on giving to bloggers.

Connolly has been telling people that he wasn’t sure how he would vote on the monstrosity of the ObamaCare bill and wanted to get more information and see [...]

United Conservatives: Red Flags, Klaxon Horns and Sirens

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:31:00 -0500

Nidal Hasan: Ft. Hood Shooter Participated in Homeland Security Disaster Preparation

The gunman who killed 12 people today at Ft. Hood appears, based on current media reports, to be Army psychiatrist Nidal Hasan who was listed as a participant in [...]

Blue Commonwealth: The Nexus of Leadership, Campaign Messaging and Voter Perception:

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:30:41 -0500

I have read the extant Monday morning quarterbacking, which has been quite impressive. I think diarists like Teddy, Lowell and Ben have each had some important contributions. Lowell's analysis was superb. I especially like the forward-looking contributions from Teddy and ElaineinRoanoke. I have something to add to, not contradict, any' [...]

Anti-BVBL: 9500 Liberty St. Francis Screening MOVED TO NEXT Sunday, Nov. 15

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:26:27 -0500

Sunday, November 15, 2009
3:00 PM
Screening with Spanish subtitles
Q&A with the filmmakers
St. Francis of Assisi
18825 Fuller Heights Road
Triangle, VA 22172

The screening is still free, but it is NOT tomorrow. It’s next Sunday. We apologize to anyone who made plans to attend. It was a [...]

Blue Virginia: Jim Moran Stands by "Taliban" Remarks, Says Deeds Lost by Dissing Obama, Ignoring NOVA

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:26:00 -0500

I think that we had a Democratic candidate who is a very decent guy...but he didn't necessarily engage with people in Northern Virginia. I don't think he was able to mobilize and motivate the kind of base that President Obama was able to get engaged. Young people, minorities, they [...]

NOVA Townhall Blog: House Democrats: Buy a $15,000 Policy or Go to Jail

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:14:04 -0500

Just when you thought that Health Care Reform could not get any more Draconian :

Today, Ranking Member of the House Ways and Means Committee Dave Camp (R-MI) released a letter from the non-partisan Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT) confirming that the failure to comply with the individual mandate to buy [...]

Bearing Drift: Virginia Senate campaigns breakdown

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:08:28 -0500

With the election of Ken Stolle to Virginia Beach Sheriff and Ken Cuccinelli to Virginia Attorney General, two vacancies now exist in the Virginia Senate - and the campaign to be the GOP nominee in these districts is going to be fierce.

In the 8th, Rosemary [...]

The Richmonder: Draft dodger Tancredo flees after being called out by veteran

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:56:00 -0500

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snapped shot: Pelosi: We Need To Protect Illegals

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:43:59 -0500

I am not quite sure how to post this. This information comes from the Drudge Report via the Republicans. And, we know how the Republicans in Congress tend to only fend for what is most expedient. But, when they reveal hidden truths behind the AWESOME Marxist totalitarian regime of [...]

Blue Virginia: PPP: Deeds Lost Because of Deeds, Not Obama

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:43:00 -0500

As if exit polls indicating that Virginia voters did not vote based on their approval or disapproval of Barack Obama, combined with analysis like this, weren't enough to kill the idiotic "meme" that Creigh Deeds lost the Virginia governor's election "because of Barack Obama," how about this?[...]

Blue Commonwealth: Let's Give Our New Governor Presidential Treatment

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:41:05 -0500

Rather than simply congratulating Bob McDonnell on his overwhelming victory, I'd like to suggest that, starting now and for the next four years, we accord the man presidential treatment. Specifically, I'm talking about the kind of treatment that Republicans have been giving our president over the past year. [...]

James River Maven: Only One Man To Blame For Fort Hood Shootings

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:38:00 -0500

Number of comments: 1
When this maven was a wee little boy I often watched television with my mother. I remember that when a particularly nasty crime was reported on the local news she would say, “Let him not be Jewish.” You see, this was back in the 1950s when the Holocaust was still [...]

Virginia Conservative's Weblog: Election Recap

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:04:25 -0500

Now that the dust has pretty well settled (and I’ve gotten a bit of sleep), here are my thoughts concerning Election Day. Overall, it was a sweeping victory for Republicans as the Grand Old Party claimed all three statewide races, a feat last achieved in 1997. Bob McDonnell will be [...]

Below The Beltway: Action Alert: Drive A Stake Through The Heart Of ObamaCare

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:37:27 -0500

It’s crunch time folks:

Well the good news is that the Democrats are saying they don’t have the votes. Probably one of the reasons why they don’t have the votes is because people are finding all about what’s in HR 3962.

They’re objecting to:

Higher taxes on individuals and businesses [...]

Mason Conservative: He's No Scholar

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:32:47 -0500

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Yankee Philip: Mariah Carey To Headline Madison Square Garden On New Year's Eve

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:25:00 -0500

Number of comments: 0

She had a new album over the summer

According to VH1.....There are always plenty of parties in New York on New Year's Eve, but despite the chaos in Times Square, the best shindig is usually [...]

Yankee Philip: It’s an act of terror. Period.

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:22:00 -0500

Number of comments: 0
It’s an act of terror. Period.
Ralph Peters writes in the NY POST...........
On Thursday afternoon, a radicalized Muslim US Army officer shouting "Allahu Akbar!" committed the worst act of terror on American soil since 9/11. And no one wants to call it an act of terror or associate [...]

Below The Beltway: Don’t Have Insurance ? PelosiCare Has A $ 15,000 Fine For That

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:17:00 -0500

Yet more lovely details from the House health care bill:

7 West: How to Hire a Field Director

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:11:44 -0500

I heard an interview with David Plouffe, who managed the Obama 2008 Presidential campaign. He was talking about his early years. And, almost as a throwaway, he added that in one of his early jobs, he sold knives door to door.

Over the years, one of the tidbits I learned when [...]

Bacon's Rebellion: T.J. Becomes Governor

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:11:00 -0500

Number of comments: 6

In his victory speech, Virginia's new governor-elect Bob McDonnell spoke of his pride at holding the same post as so many awe-inspiring political figures and symbols of American Freedom and Rights of Man such as Thomas Jefferson.
As a non-Virginian who happens to live here,' [...]

Yankee Philip: The Legacy of Major Nidal Malik Hasan

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:10:00 -0500

Number of comments: 0
The murder of thirteen US soldiers and the wounding of thirty others at Fort Hood, Texas, yesterday is an unprecedented even in the history of the US military. It marks the first time in the history of the republic that a commissioned officer in the Armed Forces has turned his [...]

Bearing Drift: There’s No Way You’re a Republican

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:05:04 -0500

Number of comments: 3

Guest Post by Tara

~musings of a first time GOP volunteer~

My heart doesn’t throb for the Republican brand. In reality, I wouldn’t be sad if it just went down in flames and took all the decepta-cons with it. Spending ridiculous amounts of money on [...]

Yankee Philip: Maybe Robert Gibbs was out of the country???

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:59:00 -0500

Number of comments: 0
Maybe Robert Gibbs was out of the country from 2000-2008.
Maybe he missed all the Bushitler stuff, or the 9-11 was an inside job stuff.

Robert Gibbs says.......... You hear in this debate, you hear analogies, you hear references to, you see pictures about and depictions of [...]

Virginia Virtucon: House Call Today at 1:00pm on Capitol Grounds

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:58:14 -0500

Citizens will once again march on the Capitol to have their voices heard. Sadly, I can’t make it because of my Daughters of the American Revolution meeting, but I will be there in spirit! Y’all go and let us know all the details! [...]

Bacon's Rebellion: Stupid Growth in Maryland

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:57:00 -0500

Number of comments: 6
I had the pleasure of visiting Annapolis, Md., a couple of weekends ago, a city I had not seen in maybe 20 years. After watching Navy trounce Wake Forest in football, my family and I spent the night at the Governor Calvert House across the street [...]

Yankee Philip: Is this a terrorist buying coffee and hash browns?

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:55:00 -0500

Number of comments: 0
Lonnnnnnnnnnng video, but u see Hasan in first few seconds
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The Contemporary Conservative: After bailout, Fredie Mac still can't get their act together

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:49:00 -0500

Number of comments: 0
From Reuters:Freddie Mac (NYSE:FRE - News; NYSE:FRE - News), the second largest provider of U.S. residential mortgage funding, on Friday posted a loss of $5 billion in the third quarter and predicted it would need more government support amid a "prolonged deterioration" in housing....Increases in the value of securities Freddie [...]

The Contemporary Conservative: Obama's Frightening Insensitivity Following Shooting

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:46:00 -0500

Number of comments: 1
From NBC Chicago:President Obama didn't wait long after Tuesday's devastating elections to give critics another reason to question his leadership, but this time the subject matter was more grim than a pair of governorships...After news broke out of the shooting at the Fort Hood Army post in Texas, the nation' [...]

Below The Beltway: Peter Schiff And John Stossel With Judge Napalitano

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:45:40 -0500

Judge Andrew Napalitano filled in for Glenn Beck this week and actually had some decent, intelligent guests.

Like Peter Schiff and John Stossel:

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The Contemporary Conservative: The Associated Press: House Dems struggle for final votes on health care

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:42:00 -0500

Number of comments: 0
From the AP: Amid intense lobbying by the Obama administration, House Democratic leaders struggled Friday for the final votes needed to pass sweeping health care legislation, working to ease concerns among Hispanic holdouts and abortion foes..."We're very close" to having enough votes to prevail, said Majority Leader Steny Hoyer of' [...]

The Contemporary Conservative: PELOSI: Buy a $15,000 Policy or Go to Jail

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:40:00 -0500

Number of comments: 0
From the Committee On Ways & Means Republicans Ranking Member, Dave Camp:Today, Ranking Member of the House Ways and Means Committee Dave Camp (R-MI) released a letter from the non-partisan Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT) confirming that the failure to comply with the individual mandate to buy health insurance contained [...]

Mason Conservative: Senate Machinations

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:26:17 -0500

8th: Jeff McWaters or Rosemary Wilson seem to be a lock whoever gets the nomination

37th: Republican side is set with Steve Hunt, Will Nance, and Marianne Horinko. Dave Marsden looks to be the likely candidate in the 37th distirct as David Bulova has ducked out and Janet Oleszek was apparently [...]

Below The Beltway: Democrats Stuggling To Reach 218 On Health Care Reform Vote

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:16:13 -0500

They still don’t have the votes yet:

WASHINGTON — Amid intense lobbying by the Obama administration, House Democratic leaders struggled Friday for the final votes needed to pass sweeping health care legislation, working to ease concerns among Hispanic holdouts and abortion foes.

“We’re very close” to having enough votes to prevail, [...]

Republitarian: Kai Degner’s political future….

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:13:09 -0500

Number of comments: 1

Everyone I talk to that is politically inclined around here say that Kai has his sights set higher than mayor. Well, he’s not going to be the delegate or state senator….so I guess he’ll have to move.

On a related note….I asked someone at First Fridays who was looking to run [...]

Fishersville Mike: Aborting health care bill

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:08:00 -0500

It looks like members of Congress will have to state their position on funding abortion in the health care reform bill.
Keep the pressure up. [...]

SWAC Girl: Staunton's newest restaurant ... Hibachi

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0500

Number of comments: 1
Hibachi Sushi & Supreme Buffet

Got a text from my friend Jason on Thursday asking if I'd like to meet for lunch. We decided to check out Staunton's newest restaurant, Hibachi Sushi & Supreme Buffet, on the hillside overlooking Richmond Avenue (beside Wal-Mart and across' [...]

Republitarian: The Essence of Wholesomeness

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:55:19 -0500

Number of comments: 1

Everyone who has read this blog over the last 6 years knows that Matt and I have not agreed on too many things and because of that I have never supported his campaigns or even voted for him.

George Allen’s comment on Matt’s “wholesomeness” yesterday really hit a nerve with me. [...]

Avenging Archangel: Yes, I Was Quieter Than Expected This Week

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:45:00 -0500

Yes, I was busy as usual. However, the big post I had been planning after November 3 was a first look at the 2010 Virginia Beach City Council races.

The catch is that one of the seats up is Ron Villanueva's At-Large seat. Until we know whether he's a [...]

From On High: Bad News For Russell County

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:42:00 -0500

It was just a matter of time:
Planned layoffs, shutdown at Alcoa plant
Bristol Herald Courier editorial

The Alcoa plant in Lebanon, Va., that makes forged aluminum car wheels, was poised to take off in 2010, with contracts that were expected to provide work for years.

Instead, [...]

Below The Beltway: Ron Paul And Rand Paul Talk To Judge Napalitano About Third Party Politics

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:39:41 -0500

Virginia Virtucon: New NY-23 Congressman Breaks 4 Campaign Promises In First Hour

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:35:02 -0500

This must be some sort of new record. Newly-minted U.S. Rep. Bill Owens (D-N.Y.) has apparently broken 4 (or perhaps if you believe the update, only 3) campaign promises in his first HOUR in office. As someone who had business dealings with Owens a little over a year ago on a [...]

Below The Beltway: On Eve Of House Vote, Majority Opposed To ObamaCare

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:24:02 -0500

Buried in a story about the latest CNN poll on health care is the only number that really matters:

According to the poll, 45 percent support President Barack Obama’s proposals to reform health care, with 53 percent opposed to his plans. This is the first time since the president’s early [...]

From On High: Call It PTSDOD

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:24:00 -0500

"Allahu Akbar!" be damned. The REAL reason that Muslim fanatic shot and killed 13 Americans has something to do with his having to sit and listen to gruesome stories coming out of Iraq.

The New York Times has hit upon a new disorder: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Observation Disorder:
[...]

Below The Beltway: Broadest Measure Of Unemployment At Highest Level Since Great Depression

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:03:43 -0500

It’s all about U6, my friends:

For all the pain caused by the Great Recession, the job market still was not in as bad shape as it had been during the depths of the early 1980s recession — until now.

With the release of the jobs report on Friday, the broadest [...]

From On High: It's Worse Than We Thought

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:02:00 -0500

I'm shocked that this appears on the front page of today's New York Times. But there it is:
Broader Measure of U.S. Unemployment Stands at 17.5%
By David Leonhardt, New York Times

For all the pain caused by the Great Recession, the job market still was not in as' [...]

From On High: You Trust The Gov't With Your Health Care?

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:59:00 -0500

Go out and try to find an H1N1 flu vaccine that the government promised would be there in sufficient quantities for you.

These bozos can't even get a small matter like that right. So they're going to take over the entire system?

Over my soon to be dead [...]

SWAC Girl: Today's House of Representatives schedule

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:46:00 -0500

Number of comments: 0
From Rep. Eric Cantor....

ANTICIPATED FLOOR SCHEDULE
On Saturday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business.
Last votes expected: Evening

One Minutes (10 per side)

H.R. 3962 - Speaker Pelosi’s Government Takeover of Health Care (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Dingell / [...]

Avenging Archangel: City Budget Public Meeting

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:43:00 -0500

On Thursday evening there was the second of four public meetings on the City Budget. 58 residents attended the session at Princess Anne High School.

Upon arrival participants were given documents with the evening's agenda, germane facts and figures, plus a survey. The meeting was called to order by [...]

From On High: Australian PM Goes Mad

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:32:00 -0500

But then he was a true-believer in global warming, so the symptoms were there all along:
Australian PM warns 'skeptics' could derail climate talks
Space Daily

Powerful climate change skeptics were "holding the world to ransom", Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd said Friday as he warned of fear campaigns [...]

From On High: They're Talking About a Second Stimulus

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:22:00 -0500

Can America withstand another one?

Click on the image to enlarge it.

Or don't. It'll just get in the way of Obama's narrative that the mainstream press is more than willing to trumpet. It goes like this: Bush is gone. The economy [...]

Blue Virginia: President Obama on "Despicable" Murders at Fort Hood

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:20:00 -0500

It is an act of violence that would have been heartbreaking had it occurred anyplace in America. It is a crime that would have horrified us had its victims been Americans of any background. But it’s all the more heartbreaking and all the more despicable because of the place [...]

Blue Virginia: Whipple Clip Dozen: Saturday Morning

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:13:00 -0500

Thanks to Tom Whipple for the Saturday version of the "Clips."

1. MCDONNELL STAFFS UP
2. AFTER BAD FALL, DEMOCRATS LOOKING TO BOUNCE BACK
3. OLESZEK AND BULOVA OUT FOR SENATE, MARSDEN POSSIBLY IN
4. SHAD PLANK: HAMILTON NOW MAY 'ROO THE DAY
5. [...]