[Tertium Quids] Subsidies and Gulags Written on March 23, 2009, by James Young.
The Richmond Times-Dispatch goes all 1984 on us this morning in the matter of the state’s three-year, $35 million subsidy payment to Amtrak to run additional trains along two routes in the commonwealth:Amtrak should not be given a blank check, and is not given one. It has been underfunded. The obligation to maintain rail service does not fall on Washington alone, either. States must pick up part
[The Contemporary Conservative] A balanced view on Jeff Frederick from RPV State Central Committee Member Bill Flanagan Written on March 23, 2009, by James Young.
Posted by MAXIMUSBill Flanagan, of Colonial Heights, VA, is a long time member of RPV’s State Central Committee. He is a retired full bird Army Colonel—a Vietnam Veteran who calls it like it is. Flanagan is as straight a shooter as anyone you will ever meet. He has served on the RPV SCC for over years, two of which were as a District Chairman from the 4th Congressional District.About two years
[Tertium Quids] The Old Guard’s Cool Breeze Written on March 22, 2009, by James Young.
Former George Allen-ite Frank Atkinson to attempts to pour oil on the troubled waters of the state’s ongoing Republican fracas, beginning with the accepted wisdom that independents decide elections, and that above all else, the enlightened, problem-solving of folks like Bill Howell, Eric cantor and other luminaries is the way forward. Consider his view of the Frederick matter and what he views as
[Tertium Quids] Virginia’s War Against Cul-de-Sacs Written on March 22, 2009, by James Young.
The state has, at last, confronted the great, budget-busting menace that is the frumpy suburban cul-de-sac:The state has decided that all new subdivisions must have through streets linking them with neighboring subdivisions, schools and shopping areas. State officials say the new regulations will improve safety and accessibility and save money: No more single entrances and exits onto clogged
[Tertium Quids] In Which Jeff (Schapiro) Ponders Jeff (Frederick) Written on March 22, 2009, by James Young.
I’m always entertained at my now-former Media General colleague Jeff Schapiro’s forays into the Republican backwoods. While not quite to the level of Fred MacMurray in “Follow Me, Boys!”, there’s a certain naive charm to it all.That’s particularly so in today’s missive, where Jeff attempts to navigate the Jeff Frederick fiasco and does so with Pat McSweeney as his guide.We do learn the valuable
[Good Sense] Cuccinelli Picks Up Conservative Endorsement Written on March 22, 2009, by James Young.
Attorney General candidate Senator Ken Cuccinelli picks up another conservative endorsement. This time from William A. Zimmerman, Chairman of Young Americans for Freedom - Virginia. To quote:I am excited about this upcoming election. I realize that the…
[Good Sense] Something Different Written on March 21, 2009, by James Young.
Normally, I like to link to something that impresses me, ticks me off or is just interesting. Not today. Today is all about me and my concerns and opinions about this administration.This has to be the most inept, brain-dead, and incompetent executive b…
[The Contemporary Conservative] Poll to remove Jeff Frederick…Go vote Written on March 21, 2009, by James Young.
Posted by MAXIMUSPlease click on the link below and cast your vote to remove Jeff Frederick as RPV Chairman:http://www.crystalclearconservative.com/2009/03/21/poll-do-you-think-rpv-chairman-jeff-frederick-should-step-aside/
[The Contemporary Conservative] Special Olympics bowler: I can beat the president! Written on March 21, 2009, by James Young.
Posted by MAXIMUSANN ARBOR, Mich. (Wire Reports)– So President Barack Obama thinks he bowls like a competitor in the Special Olympics?He’s obviously never met Kolan McConiughey, a mentally disabled man considered one of the nation’s top Special Olympics bowlers, with five perfect games to his credit. He’d like to go to the White House and show the president a thing or two about how to roll
[Tertium Quids] An SCC Member Weighs-in On the Frederick Fiasco Written on March 21, 2009, by James Young.
Jim Bowden offers a review of the Jeff Frederick-SCC tussle. It’s worth reading in full. A few items leaped from the post. Such as this, regarding the initial list of ten indictments:I, your representative on the SCC, was not allowed to see the letter because I wouldn’t agree to sign it first. What is wrong with this picture? Why the sneakiness? Why the double-secret exclusivity to the SCC?
[Good Sense] Voice of Reason Written on March 21, 2009, by James Young.
Patrick Muldoon, a personal friend of mine, has this to say about the flap over RPV leadership. While his candidacy is a bit improbable, he is taking a firm stand and calls it as he sees it. I happen to agree with him. This is exactly what I’ve been sa…
[Tertium Quids] The Seeds of a Rebellion Written on March 20, 2009, by James Young.
Whatever the fault lines in the Jeff Frederick v. the World battle there may be, these forces will inevitably duke it out at the Republican convention. And there may be a few surprises in store. Like the idea I’m hearing that Ron Paul supporters may decide to show-up in force…and upset the apple carts of those who are seeking (and will probably get) Frederick’s head. Now that would be something
[Tertium Quids] Peninsula Tea Party On Tap for April 15 Written on March 20, 2009, by James Young.
Just got word that in addition to the April 15th Tea Parties underway in Charlottesville, Lynchburg, Richmond and Virginia Beach, Peninsula activists are planning one in Newport News. From the release:HOST: Public property in the City of Newport NewsWHEN: 12 -2 PM Wednesday, April 15, 2009.WHERE: 2600 Washington Avenue, Newport News, VA.WHY: That’s where Rep. Bobby Scott’s district office is.For
[Tertium Quids] Look Who’s Coming to Virginia Written on March 20, 2009, by James Young.
First it was an email plea from the Obama camp to rally the faithful to go door-to-door in support of the President’s budget. The response to that has been, to be charitable, tepid. So what’s an enterprising budget-buster to do?Call for professional reinforcements:A coalition of union, environmental and community-organizing groups will go door-to-door throughout Virginia this weekend to push for
[Good Sense] Well, well, well Written on March 20, 2009, by James Young.
According to this by the Armed Forces Press Service, Barry has decided to drop the idea to bill combat veterans for their SERVICE related injuries. No, Mr. President, you don’t understand the sacrifices that America’s combat veterans have made on …
[Tertium Quids] Local Chairmen, Rapid Responses…The Frederick Saga Blunders On Written on March 20, 2009, by James Young.
I’ve read the letter from the nine local RPV chairmen calling for Jeff Frederick to resign. I’ve also read statements like those supporting Frederick. There was also the Tim Craig entry on how Frederick has entered “full campaign mode” in order to hang on to his post.I’ve mentioned to others that this whole mess has overtones of a spat among the faculty — the stakes are small, so the fighting is
[Good Sense] Systemic Failure: PJB Written on March 20, 2009, by James Young.
Systemic Failure By Patrick J. Buchanan March 20, 2009 As the U.S. financial crisis broadens and deepens, wiping out the wealth and savings of tens of millions, destroying hopes and dreams, it is hard not to see in all of this history’s ver…
[Good Sense] A smell test Written on March 20, 2009, by James Young.
Jim Bowden is in a position to know what he’s talking about. I trust him explicitly. If you were to say that about me, you’d be right. I’m not on the SCC and I’m not an “insider.” What I do have going for me is common sense. A simple sme…
[Tertium Quids] “Pitchfork” Terry McAuliffe Written on March 20, 2009, by James Young.
When not discussing the unnumbered uses for animal waste as alternative fuel, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe now is joining the pitchfork mob in Congress and latching onto the anger over the AIG bonuses. But he spins the anger into something wholly unexpected: vanity.In his latest missive (out of many today)Pitchfork Terry says:First, I won’t accept any corporate or corporate
[Tertium Quids] Voting to Tax Bonuses, or, The State Run Amok Written on March 19, 2009, by James Young.
Moving with lightning speed, the House of Representatives voted 328-93 to slap a 90 percent tax on bonuses paid to employees of firms that received TARP money from the government…namely, those folks getting bonuses from AIG.While it may feel good to swing hard at those who were, arguably, rewarded for engineering a catastrophic failure, there is something deeply disturbing about the government
[Tertium Quids] There’s Nothing Weird About This At All Written on March 19, 2009, by James Young.
While the RPV is caught up in a kind of orgy of destruction, Virginia’s Democrats are trying to build a wide and deep community of activists who can, according to Levar Stoney’s email missive “stand up for our values in your community.”Now that all sounds well and good. Except that it’s “our values” — the “our” being indistinct — in “your community.” It’s got a certain ring to it…is “cultish”
[Tertium Quids] Bonus Mania Written on March 19, 2009, by James Young.
Looks like the GSEs are getting in on bonus mania. Which points out precisely why it is not in our best interest for the government to get involved in private industry in any way shape or form, regardless of whether it just hands over bailout funds without strings attached or not.That being said, isn’t it just a tiny bit more important to worry about the Federal Reserve monetizing the debt?Or
[SkepticalObservor] A Banana Republic? Written on March 19, 2009, by James Young.
I haven’t commented here on the Jeff Frederick imbroglio, but a post by my friend Leslie Carbone provokes the desire to agree publicly: Jeff Frederick should stay.And agree I do, with virtually every point Leslie makes. Jeff is my Delegate, and a frie…
[Tertium Quids] The Tea Party Comes to Virginia Written on March 19, 2009, by James Young.
Plans are already well underway to bring the burgeoning Tea Party movement to Virginia. On April 15th, there will be at least four such Tea Parties — one each in Charlottesville, Lynchburg, Richmond and Virginia Beach.Information on these events — including times, locations and contact information — can be found here.Richmond’s event has its own site as does the Tea Party in Virginia
[Tertium Quids] Jeff Attempts to Pin the Tail on Cantor Written on March 19, 2009, by James Young.
That’s the takeaway from Jeff Schapiro’s latest video commentary on Eric Cantor. While Jeff is adept at getting what passes for Richmond’s elite (a favorite term of both robocallers and embattled pols these days) to dish the latest gossip, he’s perpetually out of his depth when it comes to understanding conservatives.Eric Cantor is a good example.There was a time when Cantor could be relied upon