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I liked this Kaine better

lowkell — Sat, 25 May 2013 12:26:42 GMT

Ughh

Progressive86 — Sat, 25 May 2013 12:11:37 GMT
Warner has been a lost cause for some time. Now Kaine and McAuliffe, good grief! I have news for both of them, if they think this move will push moderate Virginians into their corner, they're probably mistaken. A 'moderate' Virginian is still a conservative, to my mind, and therefore already prone to distrust whatever political decisions are made by Democratic politicians. Oh yea, and thanks for turning your backs once again on those who have been your foot soldiers and most ardent supporters!

Photo: Mark Herring and Sarah Brady

lowkell — Sat, 25 May 2013 11:42:56 GMT
"Had the pleasure of meeting Sarah Brady from the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence last night at the Fairfax City Democratic Committee's Jefferson-Jackson Dinner. Her courage is an inspiration. We must come together behind common sense solutions to help prevent gun violence."

But not as great a "revenue generator"

lowkell — Sat, 25 May 2013 11:05:43 GMT
as Kaine and Warner seem to think offshore drilling will be. Heh.

Weekly Address: Giving Thanks to Our Fallen Heroes this Memorial Day

lowkell — Sat, 25 May 2013 10:18:36 GMT

McAuliffe On Coal is BAD News

leedynamo — Fri, 24 May 2013 21:47:25 GMT
This is tragic and a further indication of how far we need to go in changing public opinion.

Video: Northern Virginia Democratic Leaders Highlight Cuccinelli's Radical Views

lowkell — Fri, 24 May 2013 19:31:44 GMT

Another reason to disavow the Catholic Church

FWfromNOVA — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:29:16 GMT
I was raised Catholic, went to Carholic school for 12 years, even got married in the church because I knew it would be importantl to my mother. Every time I read one of these offensive statements by a Catholic bishop , priest, and even the Pope, it reinforces my decision to leave the Church. This is especially rich coming from an organization which enabled and covered up for pedphlies within their ranks for hundreds of years.
The only time I enter a Catholic Church is when I attend family weddings, funerals, or christenings. I have raised my kids with only the basic teachings of Jesus Christ, and told them they can choose their own religion when and if they decide to, or feel free to practice no religion at all.

Disappointed

independent in arlington — Fri, 24 May 2013 15:48:17 GMT
Bishop Loverde's statement is disappointing, if not entirely surprising and, like Del. Hope, I hope on further reflection he reaffirms the Church's support of BSA Troops and Packs.
I am Cub Scout leader, with one son in Cub Scouts and another in Boy Scouts, and I believe the BSA position on sexual orientation is really (and unnecessarily) hurting a terrific organization, particularly in areas like Arlington. I think the new policy is a step in the right direction, and I am hopeful that it is simply the first step towards removing sexual orientation from the criteria for membership in BSA.
That having been said, I think that in the short run BSA is in a very difficult position, since no matter what they decide to do, they will offend large numbers of their members, and potentially drive them out of the organization. I do not envy those in charge of making these decisions for BSA.