It seems their hypocrisy knows…no bounds.
{Local (Loudoun County, VA) Post} It was ceaselessly amazing to watch the audacity of those who endeavor to label themselves “Conservative” at the LCRC meeting the other day. Most especially those who would welcome Scott York’s “return to the GOP fold” as the Leesburg Today put it. Why? Great question. Most striking of the whole evening was the contrast between two approaches to keeping the love of the LCRC. In the first corner we have David Ramadan. Now, notwithstanding the protests outside which sought to bring into question his religious and political affiliations, Ramadan parried those criticisms with two very simple assertions: 1) He’s pro-life, pro-gun, and supports traditional marriage. OK, though one could easily argue that this by no means QUALIFIES anyone to be considered a conservative, it apparently has really been the … Read entire article »
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Update: Obama to Address Public School Students-Sept 8th
US Department of Education website advises that the address will be moved up to 12pm EDT. … Read entire article »
Public Option Advocates in Downtown Leesburg
On our way to the public library this evening with my family, we passed by a very peaceful demonstration of approx 30 people in downtown Leesburg. I noticed the signs for “Support Public Option” (or something very similar). As I passed by the group and turned north on 15, I adamantly shook my head in disagreement. That’s when I saw the other signs (most likely the opposite side of the sign I first saw), “Health Care for All”. So, by expressing my disagreement with the public option, I am also displaying by my opinion AGAINST Health care for all? These two are obviously not synonymous; the public option has to do with insurance not the providing of health care. No one ever states that anyone (with cash or without) can … Read entire article »
Obama to Address Public School Students-Sept 8th
On the first day of school, public school kids will have a treat: they will be addressed by the POTUS for the first time “about persisting and succeeding in school.” While I can’t imagine anyone having a difference of opinion regarding the importance of persisting and succeeding in school, I can foresee difference of opinion in how this is to be accomplished. As it stands now, I feel that the current and previous administrations believe that such success is not possible without the government. Loudoun County School District has not published this unprecedented piece of news; I can only assume that all schools will air this broadcast. My questions are: 1. Will they air the broadcast? 2. Will participation be mandatory? 3. Will students receive a diffing perspective or will only one be presented? 4. Is this … Read entire article »
News articles for the day
Here’s a study in Hong Kong where half of health care workers would refuse swine flu vaccine. If this happens in Massachusetts, then half of the health care work force could face a $1000 fine and land in jail. How’s this for irony: Robin Starr’s 16 year-old blind and deaf dog died after accidentally leaving him in her hot car. Who’s Robin? She’s the CEO of the Richmond Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in Virginia. Meanwhile, Republican representative Thaddeus McCotter (MI) introduced the “HAPPY Act” or Humanity and Pets Partnered Through the Years. The bill allows for pet owners to take tax deductions for their care up to $3500 per year. You should be proud as this is some really ground-breaking legislation that will make a huge impact in our … Read entire article »
Used Book Sales!
I just love used book sales! Wonderful way to “recycle” your books and pick up a few for you and the family for very cheap…all the while supporting your local libary. This one is at the Cyr Gates Community Center, 300 Parkview Drive, New Iberia on November 6th. Check it out! Here is one in McLean, VA, a little earlier in September. We’ve found some good ones here! Better yet, check out this Book Sale Finder website to find one near you! … Read entire article »
Jim Moran Town Hall Meeting in VA
Here’s the only video I’ve seen so far. I heard that union members got there around 3pm then the constituents were allowed (wonder if those union members were constituents as well). Howard Dean was supposed to speak as well. All I saw were the super duper lines outside, which made me proud to know that so many people came out to voice their opinion, whatever it may be. Would love to hear your thoughts, experiences or related links. Update: Thank you for the first-hand reports coming in from those who attended. Please keep them coming! The news outlets are now reporting on the town hall: Washington Post MyFox5 (includes videos) Washington Examiner (reports that it “Descended into Chaos”) ABC News 7 (Very meager reporting here! Step up ABC!) Here are some “Tweeters”: Jim Geraghty Meanwhile Wolf will have a … Read entire article »
Deed Delivers at GMU
Loudoun Independent reports on Deed’s latest speech this week delivered at GMU. Common themes throughout were: Tax credits for small business. Here, here! Well it was a brief mention, but I grab onto these ideas when I hear them. We need lower taxes as well as tax credits! Not taking/reducing funding monies from Education. Even though he says that he supports zero based budgets (Traditional budgeting only increases need to be justified. Zero-based budget requires justification of all budgeted dollars), he says that he disagrees with reducing Education monies. This doesn’t quite jive, but who’s holding him accountable for that? In fact he seems to support Mo Money, Mo Money, Mo Money! In “2004, I voted for the largest investment in education funding in the Commonwealth’s history.” Government is best way to … Read entire article »
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