Wolf Challenges Bush; Keeps 11th Commandment

I keep in touch with an acquaintance who lives who lives in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) with her husband who is a Chinese national. Through carefully coded communiques, she has revealed that they and their young daughter (she is pregnant) have been forced from their home in advance of the games. And, they […]

Oh, dear. What is the left to do?

It appears that Rush Limbaugh has re-upped his radio deal with — get this — a nine figure signing bonus up front. (Yes, nine figures, which means at least $100,000,000.) See here.
This at the same time that the pathetic Air America struggles to hold onto radio stations that pump their signals into the […]

No Joke:

So, two guys walk into the JP…
and walk out MARRIED?
Apparently, yes. In Norfolk.
Two guys got their marriage license in Newport News and were married […]

Kudos to Senator Warner

and, drumroll please, Senator WEBB!
Considering that Warner-Lieberman is only the most recent in a long line of travesties that John Warner has attached his name to, you can imagine that I more frequently mention the name of my senior senator with disapprobation than its counterpart.
But this time, I write in praise of my Senior […]

Conservatism: A Follow-up

A friend points me to this blog post by George Packer following up on his recent article in the New Yorker entitled ”The Fall of Conservatism.”  On one hand, I agree that pointing to similar problems among liberals does nothing to address the issues raised. However, Packer’s new comments seem equally off-focus because he appears to put greater stock in the views […]

McCain, Fimian at Romney PAC Site

Mitt Romney has a new PAC, Free and Strong America PAC. The front page of its website has a “Featured Candidates” spot, and John McCain is featured, as is Virginia congressional hopeful Keith Fimian (11th district). The site looks good, and it does not try to hide that it is definitely a Mitt vehicle.
More evidence? […]

Is Conservatism Dead?

In a word, no. 
However, I still recommend that everyone read this highly compelling article in the New Yorker regarding the state of the conservative movement.  While I think it paints a bleaker picture than is necessarily the case, there is some stark analysis in there from conservatives of all stripes. This quote rang particularly true: “Every […]

Cuccinelli endorses Wolf, but that’s not all…

Dispelling the gossip in some circles, Cuccinelli endorsed his Congressman for re-election at — if my inbox time stamp is correct — at something like 4am this morning.
From the Cuccinelli Compass

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A baby… A gift…

In a culture where babies are treated as accessories and where some choices are more acceptable than others, it’s nice to have some wonderful news to share with you:

Announcing
the birth of Trig Paxson Van Palin
Courageous parents make the choice to give life to a baby under difficult circumstances regularly. But Sarah Palin is both mom […]

What Can the Tories Teach Us?

There was a very interesting column in Friday’s New York Times by columnist David Brooks asserting that the balance of power in the Conservative intellectual movement has shifted from the United States to England.  While Brooks raises some interesting points that American conservatives should consider, I question whether the evidence he cites actually supports his […]

Gingrich calls for Republicans to be, well, Republicans

In this week’s newsletter from Newt Gingrich, he makes a compelling case for Congressional Republicans to make bold changes before Memorial Day and start taking action on those changes ASAP. Given the facts on the current state of the GOP, how is it possible for him to be ignored?
Read his “nine-step” plan for success.

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Gilmore Wins Straw Poll Among Conservatives

At Saturday’s Virginia Conservative Leadership Conference on Saturday, a straw poll was taken during the banquet. The room was full of conservative activists, pro-life folks, home-schoolers, etc. For Senate, here are the results (roughly 200 people voting):
Jim Gilmore: 57%
Bob Marshall: 40%
Marshall was there that day and he should have owned the room. If he couldn’t […]

DC gun ban will likely be toast

One thing I’ve learned from listening to Supreme Court arguments: If a judge has appointments from Carter and Clinton, we should thank the Lord they weren’t more of them

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Marty Williams unloads on Mike Wade

It would appear that former state Sen. Marty Williams has lost no affection for current RPV 3rd Congressional District Chair Mike Wade. Yikes!

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Democrats in Washington still think spending is the answer

Two houses. Both controlled by Democrats. Two separate budgets. Both have massive spending increases. Both fail to do anything on Congressional earmarks. But one saving grace is one budget will keep the Bush tax cuts in for a remaining three years (the Senate version), but the other (the House) will […]

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