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  Posted: December 05, 2009, 11:10am EST
  

• Let it Snow!!!

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Today, the politicians can have Washington. We've got SNOW!!! Nothing is better than playing in the snow with your six year old. Merry Christmas everyone.
  
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  Posted: December 05, 2009, 11:02am EST
  

• Pres. Obama and Breaking out the Big Stick.

  I just finished watching President Obama's address to the nation on the war in Afghanistan. During his speech he used little by ways of specifics except to say that he will order 30,000 additional soldiers to the front lines and that these troops will begin' [...]
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  Posted: December 01, 2009, 8:41pm EST
  

• Christmas Lights.

  
  The Karaffa family is a very big Italian Catholic family and we never let a good holiday go to waste, especially Christmas. Most every year, my father has decorated the house with Christmas lights, every year its a little different, but they never fail to [...]
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  Posted: November 28, 2009, 8:36pm EST
  

• Albemarle Schools face Major Cuts, will Augusta?

  
  In the Daily Progress is a story about Albemarle schools facing everything from reducing the number of hours that the students are in school, increasing classroom size, furlough days for school employees, to actually laying off teachers. The Albemarle school system is expecting to [...]
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  Posted: November 28, 2009, 7:29pm EST
  

• The Young Invincible.

  
  The News Virginian has an article about Health Care and young people, age 19-29, who make up 13.7 million uninsured people in the nation. The article suggests that young people who are starting out after college are unable to obtain Health Insurance at an [...]
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  Posted: November 28, 2009, 7:17pm EST
  

• Crashers Meet President Obama!

  
  According to the News Leader, the couple that crashed the first state dinner of President Obama's Administration, actually meet President Obama!
  Wow, this is really concerning for the Secret Service. Think, someone just waltzed into the White House and was face to face [...]
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  Posted: November 28, 2009, 7:08pm EST
  

• Pres. Obama's State Dinner CRASHED!

  
  According to CBS News and the New York Times, President Obama's first state dinner was crashed by Michaele and Tareq Salahi. Michaele is a former Redskins cheerleader and Tareq is wrapped up in a legal battle in Virginia. It was a stunt, but [...]
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  Posted: November 26, 2009, 10:27pm EST
  

• Rep. Bob Goodlatte in the Augusta Free Press.

  Congressman Bob Goodlatte, of the 6th District of Virginia, has a column in the Augusta Free Press. The congressman writes about the fall of the Berlin Wall, sacrifices of our nation, the loss of our soldiers in combat, and while we give thanks for all [...]
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  Posted: November 26, 2009, 10:57am EST
  

• Thankful to have a Job.

  
  The News Leader Editorial Board had a good article in the paper today about giving thanks that we have a Job, almost 1 in every 10 Virginians are without a job this holiday season. Here is an excerpt, "So we give thanks for all" [...]
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  Posted: November 26, 2009, 10:50am EST
  

• Happy Thanksgiving!

  
  Happy Thanksgiving to all of you in the Blog World. For all of those that will be venturing out on the road today, I pray that you have a safe journey.
  This morning, while looking through my enormous stack of newspapers, I found this [...]
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  Posted: November 26, 2009, 10:35am EST
  

• Should Pres. Obama send a Condolence Letter?

  
  Today in the Wall Street Journal there is a story of a military family that is lobbying to have a long standing rule over turned. Traditionally the sitting President sends a Condolence Letter to the families of fallen soldiers. However, this 25 year old [...]
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  Posted: November 25, 2009, 10:00am EST
  

• Wow, this person is Ticked!

  
  Wow, the Daily Progress in Charlottesville, has one ticked off citizen. He has been to the Tea Party events, the 9/12 protest, and is now calling on people to vote in 2010. Read his letter and meet who he thinks would be a good [...]
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  Posted: November 25, 2009, 9:54am EST
  

• LTE compares LBJ to President Obama.

  
  The Roanoke Times has a LTE that compares Pres. LBJ to Pres. Obama. An interesting read.
  An excerpt; "In addition, he [LBJ] wanted to get conservatives to back his Great Society. He told one writer "I knew from the start that ... if I [...]
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  Posted: November 25, 2009, 9:46am EST
  

• Chris Graham at the AFP has a Health Care Reform Plan!

  
  Chris Graham, who operates the Augusta Free Press, has an article that details his idea for Health Care Reform. Surprisingly enough it includes a tax break for all Americans. Chris, "A" for effort, however I still don't think a Government Option is either Constitutional' [...]
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  Posted: November 25, 2009, 9:39am EST
  

• Virginia Higher Education Budget gets the Axe.

  
  According to the News Virginian, the state higher education budget will be cut to the tune of 8% for UVa, Virginia Tech, William&Mary, and VMI and a 7% cut for Community Colleges. The budget cut will also bring 593 layoffs of state employees.[...]
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  Posted: November 25, 2009, 9:28am EST
  

• Augusta County BOS commit to more spending.

  
  Today in the News Virginian, the Augusta County Board of Supervisors are reported to be considering a decision to apply for a U.S. Homeland Security grant that would allow the county to hire 7 more firefighters. The only catch is that the funding is [...]
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  Posted: November 25, 2009, 9:17am EST
  

• New Lights on Afton Mountain.

  
  According to the News Virginian, Afton Mountain has been upgraded with a new lighting system during foggy conditions. [...]
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  Posted: November 25, 2009, 9:13am EST
  

• A response to Rep. Bob Goodlatte Letter to the Editor.

  
  The News Leader ran a Letter to the Editor in response to Congressman's Bob Goodlatte's. This person counters that while Congressman Goodlatte makes good points on Health Care Reform, where were these ideas when the Republicans had control of the Congress in 1993. An' [...]
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  Posted: November 25, 2009, 9:04am EST
  

• Washington D.C. and Catholic Archdiocese of Washington Disagree.

  
  According to the News Leader, The Catholic Church and Washington D.C. are at odds over a new law that would legally recognize gay marriage in the District. The Archdiocese, which operates and serves through charity about 68,000 people, say they would have to pull [...]
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  Posted: November 25, 2009, 8:48am EST
  

• Saxman Recognized.

  
  Former Delegate Chris Saxman was recognized for work done during his time in the General Assembly, SWAC Girl has all the details. [...]
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  Posted: November 25, 2009, 8:36am EST
  

• Surfing the Blogs.

  
  I was looking at Fishersville Mike blog and read something that I think Democrats and Republicans should think about. Great job Mike. [...]
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  Posted: November 24, 2009, 12:02pm EST
  

• President Obama welcomes P.M. of India.

  
  The Wall Street Journal has a piece about India's Prime Minister coming to visit. This will be President Obama's administration first state visitor. The big focus will be on the economy. [...]
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  Posted: November 24, 2009, 11:49am EST
  

• TOTUS; funniest blog ever. This is Genius!

  
  The Blog TOTUS or Barack Obama's Teleprompter Blog is hilarious and definitely one I will visit on a daily basis. Sometimes you just have to laugh, either that or cry.
  Here is an excerpt from the most recent post, "First up, this ridiculous idea" [...]
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  Posted: November 24, 2009, 11:42am EST
  

• Tea Party director, Richard Armstrong running for Staunton City Council.

  
  According to the News Virginian, Tea Party Director Richard Armstrong has thrown in his hat for the Staunton City Council seat vacated by now State Delegate Dickie Bell. The Tea Party has gotten much more active as the political atmosphere has become more charged. [...]
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  Posted: November 24, 2009, 11:15am EST
  

• What Money!

  
  The Richmond Times Dispatch had this story about the upcoming budget process. Gov. Kaine was quoted saying, "Everything is on the table." when he was asked about raising taxes and fees on Virginians. Governor Elect Bob McDonnell was on hand and said, "I'm very'" [...]
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  Posted: November 24, 2009, 11:00am EST
  

• Senators Webb and Warner get Ear full!

  
  Senators Webb and Warner were featured in the Richmond Times Dispatch this morning. The story covered how they were getting a lot of feedback from Virginians on Health Care Reform. The spokesperson said that the office normally fields about 1,000 calls a week, but [...]
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  Posted: November 24, 2009, 10:52am EST
  

• 9/11 Families Outraged.

  
  Several families of victims in the 9/11 terrorists attacks are outraged that Eric Holder, U.S. Attorney General under President Obama, has handed the trial over to the New York criminal courts instead of the military courts. These five terrorists that will be prosecuted will have [...]
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  Posted: November 24, 2009, 10:30am EST
  

• George Allen makes surprise visit to FOX NEWS.

  
  Former Gov. George Allen was just on Fox News commenting on the Economy. He wasted no time in making policy points and showing that he has been keeping his finger on the pulse of current events. [...]
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  Posted: November 23, 2009, 4:24pm EST
  

• Stuart Hall gets assistance through Tough Times.

  
  The Augusta Free Press has a good story about the tough situation that Stuart Hall has been in lately. Also, check their website here. [...]
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  Posted: November 23, 2009, 1:16pm EST
  

• Augusta County Legislative Dinner.

  
  The Augusta County Government Center will host a Legislative Dinner on September 9th at 5pm. State representatives and local representatives are said to be on hand for the event. Come out and see what is discussed. Also, take an opportunity to give some feedback to [...]
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  Posted: November 23, 2009, 1:07pm EST
  

• Sarah Palin in Roanoke Virginia.

  
  Sarah Palin has been traveling around the country promoting her new book, "Going Rogue," and commenting on the current events in Washington. She stopped in Roanoke Virginia for a book signing. According to the Roanoke Times, 500 people slept there overnight, and 1,750 were [...]
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  Posted: November 23, 2009, 12:27pm EST
  

• Climate Change DeBunked!!

  
  Serious doubt has been cast on the Climate Change Debate, according to the Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and The EL, private emails were hacked from prominent Climate Change proponents computers. The emails and over 1,000 pages of documents illustrate [...]
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  Posted: November 23, 2009, 11:57am EST
  

• Reid Bill in trouble with Dems.

  
  The Reid Health Care Bill, currently in the U.S. Senate, trips over illegal aliens who are here in the United States. What to do with them and how this one issue could unravel the bill, read more at Keith Hennessey. [...]
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  Posted: November 22, 2009, 11:42pm EST
  

• A Warning from President Jefferson to the Augusta County Board of Supervisors.

  
  President Thomas Jefferson wrote warning against confiscatory taxation and deficit spending. He said it was immoral for one generation to pass on the results of its extravagance in the form of debts to the next generation.
  He wrote: "...we shall all consider ourselves unauthorized" [...]
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  Posted: November 22, 2009, 11:16pm EST
  

• Augusta Health Makes Headlines.

  
  Augusta Health and UVa. Hospitals got some face time today in the News Virginian. [...]
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  Posted: November 22, 2009, 11:11pm EST
  

• Eric Holder, "I Had A Bad Day."

  
  Today's Wall Street Journal had an Opinion piece from David Beamer, "Eric Holder's Baffling KSM Decision," he writes for the WSJ and lost his son, Tod on 9/11 on United Airlines Flight 93. He was present at the Senate hearing with U.S. Attorney General [...]
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  Posted: November 22, 2009, 10:41pm EST
  

• "The Coming Deficit Disaster!"

  
  An Opinion piece was in the Wall Street Journal today. "The Coming Deficit Disaster," covers some particulars about our current nation's current deficit problem and the growing problems to come.
  The article relays that the White House if aware of the growing problem [...]
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  Posted: November 22, 2009, 10:24pm EST
  

• Iran Conducts War Games! See the Video!

  
  From the BBC, "Iran has begun five days of large-scale war games to simulate attacks on its nuclear sites, officials said, warning it will retaliate if provoked." Read more and watch video here.
  This should be worrisome for the United States and our [...]
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  Posted: November 22, 2009, 10:18pm EST
  

• Bob Goodlatte Speaks out in NL.

  
  Congressman Bob Goodlatte, of Virginia's 6th Congressional District, had a piece in the NewsLeader today explaining his vote against the Health Care Reform Bill. He admits that our current health care system needs reform, however, he points out that the current legislation doesn't implement' [...]
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  Posted: November 22, 2009, 10:08pm EST
  

• The Health Care Bill Moves Forward in the U.S. Senate!

  
  The United States Senate voted 60-39 to move forward in debating the Health Care Bill submitted by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. Now the real task of gaining support or opposition to the bill begins as they work toward a final vote! Virginia Senator Jim [...]
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  Posted: November 21, 2009, 8:11pm EST
  

• A Moment Away from Politics

  
  As much as we discuss politics and debate the points, its important to take some time away for rest. I recently purchased the new Star Trek movie. I had seen it in theaters months ago and was unsure whether I liked how Star Trek had [...]
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  Posted: November 21, 2009, 1:03am EST
  

• Giuliani not to run for NY Governor.

  
  Today, according to the New York Times, Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani has decided not to run for New York Governor. Former Congressman Rick Lazio is the only Republican so far to throw his hat in the ring. [...]
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  Posted: November 19, 2009, 3:06pm EST
  

• Palin Donates to Fort Hood families.

  
  According to New York Daily News.com some royalties from Gov. Palin's new book, "Going Rogue," will go towards supporting those families affected by the Fort Hood massacre. Gov. Palin has been exceptionally well received by people at all of her book tour stops, in [...]
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  Posted: November 19, 2009, 2:43pm EST
  

• Is Sen. Chuch Schumer a Flip Flop or just one of the Herd?

  
  Sen. Schumer felt one way about prosecuting terrorists here in the United States, now he has changed his mind. Below the Beltway has the details. [...]
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  Posted: November 19, 2009, 12:04pm EST
  

• More Unemployment News.

  
  More bad unemployment news for the SWAC area, SWACgirl has the details. [...]
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  Posted: November 19, 2009, 11:41am EST
  

• Lost Wisdom.

  
  "I am apprehensive, therefore-perhaps too apprehensive-that the Government of these States may in future times end in a monarchy. But this catastrophe, I think, may be long delayed, if in our proposed system we do not sow the seeds of contention, faction, and tumult, by" [...]
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  Posted: November 19, 2009, 11:23am EST
  

• Required Reading!

  
  Required reading for those who wish to understand the conservative movement.
  A short review of each will be posted in the weeks to come. Please feel free to comment on these books and spread the knowledge and perspective in each.
  1) The United [...]
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  Posted: November 19, 2009, 10:41am EST
  

• She's Just Reloading!!

  My wife and I just finished watching Governor Palin's interview on Hannity. I loved the line that Sarah Palin's father said to the media when he was asked about her future in politics. He said, "she hasn't backed away from politics she is just reloading."' [...]
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  Posted: November 18, 2009, 10:22pm EST
  

• Who can write the longest Health Care Reform Bill!

  
  Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has finally released his version of Health Care reform. His bill is 2,074 pages long and costs $849 Billion dollars!! Read it here. Sen. Reid plans to hold the vote for floor debate on Saturday. They will then take [...]
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  Posted: November 18, 2009, 10:09pm EST