In truth if you ask just about any American they’ll tell you that they want to “Bring the Troops home.”‘ Face it, we all do. But regardless of your opinion of whether or not we should have gone to Iraq in the first place, pulling the troops out too soon will only make matters worse. […]
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Virginia Politics On-Demand: Feb. 29
Posted by J.R. in February 29th 2008 under: General Assembly, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Transportation, podcasts
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Today: Regional Transportation Authorities are ruled unconstitutional by the state supreme court. Audio from Gov. Tim Kaine and an interview with Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling.
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Last week, Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling ruled that the Senate Budget was unconstitutional for transferring lottery money, supposedly dedicated for public education, into the General Fund for whatever use. In a straight party-line vote, Democrats over-ruled him 21-19 which brings up why is there a ruling from the chair if a simple majority can […]
In a letter to U.S. Rep. Ike Skelton (D-MO), chairman of the House Armed Service Committee, U.S. Rep. Thelma Drake (R-VA) has requested that the actress Angelina Jolie testify before the committee.
The HB3202 ruling shows why Bob Marshall will win
Posted by rightwingliberal in February 29th 2008 under: HB 829, Republican Party, Virginia politics, bob marshall, taxes
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I know you’ve heard all the pundits, bloggers, and other pseudo-experts who insist that Bob Marshall cannot win against Jim Gilmore, or that Marshall cannot win against Mark Warner in a general election.
Well, most (but admittedly, not all), also insisted that Bob Marshall could not beat Tim Kaine, Bob McDonnell, Bill Howell, et al in […]
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I bet you didn’t know that.
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Last night, at the Spotsylvania GOP committee meeting, we heard from Prince William County Chairman Corey Stewart, who is running for Lieutenant Governor. By the time the night was over, Stewart had my full support.
As one would expect, Stewart started by discussing his much-reported (and much-maligned) illegal alien policy. He talked about the cost of […]
State Supreme Court rules regional tax authorities unconstitutional (UPDATED AND BUMPED)
Posted by rightwingliberal in February 29th 2008 under: HB 829, On the Blogosphere, Republican Party, Virginia politics, taxes
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The Virginia Supreme Court has invalidated the most egregious piece of HB3202 - the regional taxes that were unconstitutionally imposed by the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority. The Associated Press has the most devastating quote (via WJLA, emphasis added):
In a unanimous opinion, the court said legislators improperly delegated taxing powers to the unelected members of the […]
Ben gets it wrong, again
Posted by rightwingliberal in February 29th 2008 under: On the Blogosphere, Virginia politics, taxes
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No, Ben (a.k.a. Not Larry Sabato), the Supreme Court did not invalidate the entire bill; they just took out the regional authorities.
Still, I’m as happy as he is.
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Mrs. Cheney spoke at a breakfast today to benefit the campaign of Rep. Eric Cantor. This is a huge event every year, and this year was no exception. Cantor introduced Mrs. Cheney, who had very kind words for the Congressman. She also reminded the crowd of what an important election year this is. (Yeah, […]
Whispers between the Lines
Posted by Leslie Carbone in February 29th 2008 under: Uncategorized
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The power of Jeannette Walls’ The Glass Castle whispers from what she doesn’t say.Her almost journalistic account of the life of a child of dysfunctional but functional, selfish but loving, parents matches the barren beauty of the desert West where…
Regional Transportation Authorities: Unconstitutional
Posted by J.R. in February 29th 2008 under: Transportation
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Breaking — the State Supreme Court just ruled that regional transportation authorities cannot levy taxes for transportation.
“The ruling means that we don’t have an authority,” said Art Collins, acting executive director of the Hampton Roads Transportation Authority. “We just went back 12 years in planning. We now have no valid transportation plan. It’s just nuclear. […]
Evangelist John Hagee endorsed Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain Wednesday. Should anyone care? Well, the Catholic League does. And so do many others.
McCain gladly received the endorsement of the preacher who once called the Catholic Church “The Great Whore”, but now calls McCain, a “man of principle.”
Personally, I find Hagee to […]
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UPDATE: AAAAIIIGGGHHH!!!! I don’t know how it happened, but I entered the wrong embed code. Thanks to Scott telling me, it’s fixed now… I hope! Brilliant, guys! *NEVER* submit to criminal behavior!
Me, too, Katherine; me, too
Posted by rightwingliberal in February 29th 2008 under: Media, On the Blogosphere, U.S. politics, WBK war
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Kathryn-Jean Lopez (NRO - The Corner) puts it perfectly:
This Is Something I Never Thought I’d Write [Kathryn Jean Lopez]
Read Angelina Jolie.
I second Kathryn on both counts. Here’s how Ms. Jolie wrapped up her Washington Post op-ed on Iraq (emphasis added):
As for the question of whether the surge is working, I can only state what I witnessed: […]
Friday Night Video Fights - Week 31
Posted by Riley in February 29th 2008 under: Friday Night Video Fights
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Week 31 of Virginia Virtucon’s Friday Night Video Fights is upon us! Last week, Peter Gabriel unseated Phil Collins to become our new champ. Will Peter prove to be more than a one week wonder? You’ll decide!!!
Let’s get ready to rumble…..
In this corner, the champion. The former frontman of Genesis who has gone on to […]
Nationally syndicated columnist Cal Thomas has written a column about Attorney General McDonnell’s recent action to identify and deport criminal alien sex offenders in Virginia
CAL THOMAS: Deport sex offenders who are illegal aliens
In the Orlando Sentinel
Virginia’s Republican Attorney General, Robert McDonnell, is beginning the deportation process with a class of people not even the most […]
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HB 623 Effectively Dead
Posted by Conservativa in February 29th 2008 under: Politics
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Hey Democrats: Marsh, Saslaw, Howell, Lucas, Edwards, Puller, Deeds - next time a criminal illegal alien, in your district, murders/rapes/robs a constituent of yours, how will you explain to the victim’s family that you didn’t think Gov. Kaine needed to bother to work with the Feds to deport the criminal illegal alien perpetrator?
Not only should […]
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According to The Pew Research Center: Overall, 20% of white Democratic voters say they would vote for McCain if Obama is the Democratic nominee.
See: Obama Has The Lead, But Potential Problems Too
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Tonight’s VPOD includes:
Planned Parenthood Budget Amendment, Ronald Reagan Day, the “Job Savings Bill”, DMV exams, and Del. Moran’s Blogger Day.
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Planned Parenthood Agreed to Accept Race-Motivated Donations
Cybercast News Service
(CNSNews.com) - According to telephone conversations taped by a student pro-life publication, The Advocate, at the University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA), Planned Parenthood locations in Ohio and Idaho agreed to accept money targeted at minorities even when racist intentions were expressed.
Planned Parenthood of Central Ohio confirmed to […]
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My dearest buddy, who is very linked in with all the US Senate happenings, just let me know that the Senate is looking for a unanimous affirmative vote for H. Con. Res 209 (see here and here for text). HConRes 209 (and how *DO* you abbreviate that? Wha…
VJP: Cuccinelli budget amendment passes thanks to Colgan
Posted by Shaun Kenney in February 28th 2008 under: Uncategorized
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Courtesy of Vivian Paige, we hear the wailing and gnashing of teeth about Democratic party discipline:OK, but if the D majority doesn’t act like one, what good does it do?Comments about irony and just desserts aside, Colgan took a principled stand. Aft…
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