Monthly Archives: May 2008

THE APPEAL OF ANARCHISM

Posted on May 31, 2008 by

I just got a comment (here) that set me to thinking about a political philosophy known as Anarchism.  Wikipedia describes it here in some detail.   While I admit Anarchism poses a certain appeal, I don’t think the human race is quite ready … Continue reading →

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A GOOD SIGN, JIM GILMORE NOTICES THE EXISTANCE OF BOB MARSHALL

Posted on May 30, 2008 by

Some things are so sad and so typical.  Jim Gilmore will not debate Bob Marshall, but at the very end of the campaign he deigns to notice him with a negative compaign mailer.  The day before the convention, Gilmore drops this negative … Continue reading →

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The right-wing liberal SUMS IT FOR BOB MARSHALL

Posted on May 30, 2008 by

The right-wing liberal sums up his reasons for supporting Bob Marshall.  Still not quite decided.  See HERE.  The right-wing liberal provides a great list of reasons to vote for Bob.

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ANOTHER ENDORSEMENT FOR BOB MARSHALL

Posted on May 30, 2008 by

Here is a hat tip to Shaun Kenney. Former Governor Jim Gilmore and State Delegate Bob Marshall battle it out at the state GOP convention in Richmond – the winner gets to take on Dem Mark Warner to replace U.S. … Continue reading →

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WHEN DOES AN ANTI-DISCRIMINATION LAW BECOME DISCRIMINATION BY GOVERNMENT?

Posted on May 30, 2008 by

 Here is the latest crazy law. Bruce DeBoskey, regional director of Denver’s Anti-Defamation League, a civil rights organization, said the law is a step forward for Coloradans. “No one should be denied housing or public accommodations solely because of his … Continue reading →

Posted in Constitution

SENATORIAL PROS AND CONS: FOREIGN POLICY

Posted on May 29, 2008 by

The principal issue area where the candidacy of Jim Gilmore would seem to have its greatest advantage is foreign policy.  So to give Gilmore the greatest possible advantage relative to Bob Marshall, I decided to compare the candidates with respect to their experiences and their stances on foreign … Continue reading →

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EXCELLENT POST ON THE RACE BETWEEN HAGER AND FREDERICK

Posted on May 29, 2008 by

Deo Vindice has an excellent post on the race between John Hager and Jeff Frederick for RPV Chairman. At the culmination of my three weeks as a politician running for Congress last Fall, Jeff was there opposing me tooth and nail. Yet, a few … Continue reading →

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WHERE DO THE CANDIDATES STAND ON THE ISSUES?

Posted on May 28, 2008 by

The time of choosing rapidly approaches. This coming Saturday, Virginia Republicans will hold a convention and select their party’s nominee to fill an open Senate seat. Because the presumptive nominee of the Democratic Party is considered an especially strong candidate, … Continue reading →

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