Monthly Archives: November 2009

Republican Liberty Caucus of Virginia Endorses Steve Hunt for State Senate

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Today, the Republican Liberty Caucus of Virginia endorsed Steve Hunt in the 37th State Senate race.  Hunt is definitely the best candidate for this seat, which was held by Ken Cuccinelli, and includes Centreville, parts of Burke, and parts of Fairfax.  Hunt definitely adheres to the core principles of standing strong for individual liberty, free enterprise, and limited government.  Tomorrow from 6-10 p.m. at Centreville High School, I strongly encourage you to vote for a candidate, who is principled and will fight for these core principles.  Steve Hunt will make a fabulous State Senator.

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Republican Liberty Caucus of Virginia Endorses Steve Hunt in the 37th State Senate Special Election
Hunt is the liberty minded choice in the Special Election to fill Ken Cuccinelli’s seat.


Centreville, Va.–Members of the Republican Liberty Caucus of Virginia have endorsed Steve Hunt in the Republican firehouse primary, which will be taking place on December 1, 2009 at Centreville High School from 6-10 p.m.   This is to fill the open seat that was previously held by Ken Cuccinelli.  Hunt is the only Republican candidate, who will fight for the principles of limited government and lower taxes.

Republican Liberty Caucus of Virginia Chairman Matthew Gagnon said, “Ken Cuccinelli was an important advocate for liberty in the Virginia Senate, and it is vitally important that his replacement continue to champion those same values–specifically limited government, free enterprise, low taxes and personal freedom.  Steve Hunt is such a person, and the Republican Liberty Caucus of Virginia strongly believes in his candidacy.  We enthusiastically endorse Mr. Hunt, and will work hard to see him elected.”

The Republican Liberty Caucus of Virginia was chartered in 2007 and has worked tirelessly throughout the Commonwealth to promote the principles of individual liberty, personal responsibility, and limited government within the Republican Party.

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Michaele Salahi

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The Salahis caused quite a stir by crashing the White House reception for the Prime Minister of India.  The AP reports:

The Virginia couple who crashed a presidential dinner met President Barack Obama in the receiving line, the White House said Friday, as a “deeply concerned and embarrassed” Secret Service acknowledged its officers failed to check whether the couple was on the guest list.A White House official did not make clear whether Michaele and Tareq Salahi shook hands with the president or spoke with him. Guests going through a receiving line usually shake hands with the president.

The official spoke on condition of anonymity because of an ongoing Secret Service inquiry that could turn into a criminal investigation.

What’s the big deal? Isn’t this just the second time, since January, that someone got into the White House by lying?
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You could imagine Michaele asking Rahm, “Can you get Ezekiel to sign my copy of the healthcare bill.  You know…like the part with the death panels?”

For those interested, you can become a fan of the Salahis from their Facebook fan page.  Despite the overt shallowness, Michaele deserves a lot of praise.  Michaele easily demonstrates why your typical DC area working woman resents pretty socialites. For guys the answer is obvious.  Which arm candy would you prefer, this:

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or that?

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Happy Thanksgiving

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It’s that time of year again, where I join with my family counting our blessings, consuming a copious amount of turkey, and watching a ton of football (GO GREEN BAY!!) here in the confines of the above ground bunker in Maryland. I am also thankful for each of you who read my blog, whether you agree with my points (or not). So, go eat your turkey (or crabcakes, or Tofurky, or whatever you eat), and enjoy your time with family and friends.

As a treat, I have decided to share my favorite turkey pardon of all times. Thanks to Sarah Palin’s turkey pardon in 2008.

As well as something rockin’ for tomorrow’s Black Friday festivities. (You know, I will be out there *fighting* for bargains tomorrow… ;-) )

Carpetbagger Finally Rents Room in 37th State Senate District

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Del. Dave Marsden, who is running for the Democrats in the 37th State Senate District, has finally found a place to live within the district. According to The Washington Post, Marsden is renting a room at the house of one of his supporters. Well, at least, he found a place to live, but the question remains: how well does Marsden know the issues that impact the 37th District?

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What's in the Water at SNL?

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Lately, I have been enjoying SNL, especially after their particular spoof which sheds light on the economic situation in the U.S. and how much money we owe foreign countries, like China. It’s funny, nonetheless.

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Keep up the good work, SNL! At least, you back up my arguments against the stimulus and outrageous spending from the Obama Administration with humor.

What Effects Would ObamaCare Have on Medical Advancements?

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H/T ReasonTV

This is a question that some Senators and the American people should consider, especially since health care reform legislation is being debated in the U.S. Senate. Recently, we are fortunate to be in a country that has led with medical advancements, whether it is utilizing adult stem cells to find cures for diseases, such as cancer and diabetes, or experimental drugs that give hope to those with terminal illnesses. Could this be compromised with ObamaCare?

One can see from the recent reviews by the U.S. Preventative Task Force that there will be some rationing included in ObamaCare. The recent reviews regarding preventative measures for womens health definitely points to the fact that medical advancements might be impacted. The recent recommendations by this task force to push mammograms from age 40 to 50, and pap smears from age 18 to 21, are just a few examples of routine screenings that might be affected by ObamaCare. (Note: Thankfully, Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of Health and Human Services, stepped in and said that these routine health care measures would continue to stay the same.)

However, as we can see in countries with universal health care/public options, medical innovations have been impacted. What new innovations have we seen from Canada or the U.K. recently? Hmmm…nothing.

Blogs United: 2010 Congressional Candidates

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Earlier this morning, we heard from Rep. Rob Wittman, who will be running for re-election, but Blogs United 2009 allowed us the opportunity to hear from the other 1st Congressional District challengers, Scott Robinson and Krystal Ball, along with the 2nd, 3rd, and 5th District.

Col. Robinson is a Northumberland County native, who graduated from Catawba College. Robinson would vote yes for the current Congressional/Senate Health Care bills, because he believes they would reduce the deficit and provide care for everyone. You can learn more about Robinson from his website. Robinson is starting to utilize new media with his campaign and even mentioned that he tweeted before arriving at the meeting.

Scott Rigell spoke next about his run for Congress in the 2nd District. Rigell owns an automobile dealership. Rigell thinks the health care proposal in Congress is bad for the nation. Also, of note, Rigell is very active with new media.

Ben Loyola is also running in the 2nd District. Loyola was born in Havana, Cuba, and endured many struggles before being allowed to come into the country. Loyola graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy and is still in the Reserves. Loyola is a businessman, who runs Loyola Enterprises. Loyola is a fiscal conservative, pro-life, and a strong defender of the Constitution.

Kenny Golden was a former Chairman of the Republican Party of Virginia Beach, and he is running for Congress. Golden is a 31-year Navy Veteran and a University of Virginia alumnus. He mentioned the need for new media and how people need to be informed about the blogosphere.

Scott Taylor is also running in the 2nd District. Taylor was a Navy SEAL and is a real estate broker and a health club owner. Taylor is running to serve the residents in the 2nd District, and he does not like the direction our country is headed in, i.e. the budget. Taylor mentioned that there is a great learning curve, when it comes to new media and technology, and how it reaches out to others.

Mike McPadden is running in the 5th District. McPadden mentioned the new media movement as modern day pamphleteers. One of McPadden’s campaign platforms is individual liberty, and how the Obama Administration/Congress is walking away with our liberties. McPadden mentioned some of the lost liberties he would like to restore, such as the amount of taxes. Sound money and Constitutional restraint are the other two platforms. When it came to explaining the sound money concept, McPadden mentioned the decline in the American dollar. He would support the Audit the Fed amendment that Rep. Ron Paul has recently passed through Committee.

Coby W. Dillard will be filing to run in the 3rd District against Rep. Bobby Scott. Nothing has changed in his leadership. Dillard is running to be a different voice. Dillard is a blogger (Dillard Doctrine) and he is an active Twitter-er.

Krystal Ball is running in the 1st Congressional District, and she is a University of Virginia alumna. Ball is a small business owner with a educational software design business. Ball is running to improve the education system and wants to work to create jobs. Ball also mentioned that she wants to focus on environmental reform. Ball mentioned that social media is reaching out to voters. Ball believes more resources need to be given to teachers and attracting new teachers and is not a strong advocate for vouchers. Ball would also support President Obama’s mandate on giving the Environmental Protection Agency control to clean up the Chesapeake Bay, which would take power away from the states (Maryland and Virginia).

Carpetbagger Alert: Del. Dave Marsden Declares Candidacy for VA-37

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Well, well, well…it has only been a matter of time before I would have to write about another carpetbagging candidate in our midst. In my home State Senate district (VA-37), Del. Dave Marsden, who does not live in the 37th has declared his candidacy for the open State Senate seat. The Washington Post’s Virginia Politics blog reported this on Thursday, but I wanted to share my thoughts on the matter.

First and foremost, Marsden only won by a whopping 209 votes in his House of Delegates re-election bid. Evidently, the residents of the 41st District felt that he did not do a great job for his margin of victory to be so close.

Now, Marsden feels he is ready for a promotion to be a State Senator in a district where he does not reside. What does he know about the issues impacting our district?

This is just another prime example of a carpetbagging candidate at its finest. He’ll do anything to win (check out NLS for his true feelings of Marsden), even if that means moving into another district.

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