Monthly Archives: March 2009

THE LIMITS OF “MODERATION”

Posted on March 31, 2009 by

Important principles may, and must, be inflexible.  — Abraham Lincoln (from his final public address here) I just finish reading an interesting post by James Bowden (see here).   Bowden explains why he believes the attempt to remove Jeff Frederick from … Continue reading →

Posted in Republican Party | 5 Comments

A SPECIAL POST JUST FOR THE LOUDOUN INSIDER

Posted on March 30, 2009 by

wingnut n : any tree of the genus Pterocarya; fruit is a small winged nutlet; Caucasus to southeastern Asia (from here) Yes.  The term “wingnut” is in the dictionary.   In order to properly understand the political definition of the term … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor | 3 Comments

WHAT THE BLOGS SAID LAST WEEK ABOUT JEFF FREDERICK, THE RPV CHAIR

Posted on March 29, 2009 by

Has the momentum shifted for Jeff Frederick?  I suspect that it has, but until April 4th there is no way of knowing.  Meanwhile, what are the blogs saying? Here The Mason Conservative flipped-flopped.  Sometimes flip-flopping is appropriate. The Contemporary Conservative … Continue reading →

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IS REAL ID TOO NOSY?

Posted on March 26, 2009 by

Here is an email I received from Delegate Bob Marshall. Urge Governor to sign Anti Real ID bills HB 1587, which would prevent Virginia from formally co-operating with the federal government’s Real ID card if it would “compromise the economic … Continue reading →

Posted in candidate support

THEORIES ON THICK ICE

Posted on March 26, 2009 by

A friend of mine emailed me a link to a news story.  It is about the Catlin Arctic Survey.  Their purpose is to measure the thickness of the Arctic ice and to “prove” Global Warming.  Here are some of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Environment

A CATHOLIC NOTEBOOK

Posted on March 24, 2009 by

From time to time I “discover” an interesting “new” blog.  A Catholic Notebook is what it sounds like.  It is the thoughts of a Catholic blogger.  Here Soutenus (not sure what the pseudonym means) provides his thoughts and personal reflections … Continue reading →

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DEPENDING UPON THE JUDGMENT OF COMPLETE AND UTTER STRANGERS

Posted on March 23, 2009 by

During the March 4th School Board meeting (see here), Math Investigations served as the primary topic of debate.  The board voted on the Opt In Option for Traditional Math and in an evenly split decision scuttled the proposal.  Then the … Continue reading →

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WISHFUL THINKING, CONDOMS, AFRICA, AND AIDS

Posted on March 22, 2009 by

When most feuds last for decades and even centuries, I find it hard to believe that fresh news is better news.  So I am usually content to read the morning paper in the evening or the next morning at breakfast.  … Continue reading →

Posted in political cartoons, religion | 17 Comments