Tuesday, January 31, 2006
PULL!!! -- BLAM!
Oh, the hilarity.
It looks like there's no chance Del. Jack Reid could have possibly "accidentally" fired his gun in his office. (http://richmonddemocrat.blogspot.com/) Yet, he's as firm as the Rock of Ages about his version of things. I still don't buy it, and have been highly suspicious since his "version" of this came out. Oh, maybe he was firing at a rat, but didn't want to admit it (oh, a boy can dream)!
The convenience factor alone, with the bullet hitting a bullet-resistant vest, it's just too much to believe. I agree with the Richmond Democrat: he was fooling around with his pistol, and it went off.
So, I wonder if he's still behind allowing guns in bars? Will the NRA pull his A- rating for being an irresponsible gun owner?
Look, you can search back a few months and get my take on guns, but this is just ridiculous. Just last year he was talking about how responsible concealed weapons permit holders were with firearms and then this happened.
I'm making a stand now. Everybody go to your local sheriff's office and get a gun lock, and mail it to Del. Reid. He could use it.
I'm not joking. I've got a spare, and I'm mailing mine tomorrow.
Del. Jack Reid
General Assembly Building
P.O. Box 406
Richmond, Virginia 23218
Del. Jack Reid
P.O. Box 29566
Richmond, VA 23242
Perhaps this will save the life of a poor page, who is spending the session in the PH Building instead of going to gym class. Surely the next victim won't be a bullet-proof vest.
Let's see if he gets the message about gun safety.
Wednesday, January 25, 2006
Here a Bill, there a Bill...
We've somehow made it through the first few weeks of the General Assembly, and no reports of rats biting anyone. Somehow, I'm slightly upset.
So what have we learned so far?
Vicious dogs are threatening to take over Virginia.
If the dogs don't do it, the homosexuals will.
Little League baseball games are the cause of insomnia.
Bob Marshall is still a blowhard.
All of the above must be stopped or the Commonwealth will fall.
Oh yeah, we need more cash to build new roads that will be overcrowded as soon as the last cone is pulled off of it. Sounds like solid policy, eh?
That's pretty much the focus that I've seen. We need some droopy drawers to liven up this joint. Or maybe somebody should try the "Whale Tail" bill, (the appearance of thong underwear above the waistband of pants, shorts or a skirt, according to Merriam-Webster).
Ugh, Chris Peace is now in the General Assembly. This is exactly what I think Virginia does not need right now... Another young, over-the-top, social Republican who is in such a safe district he'll be around for years. Once you figure out what Peace and Ben Cline do for actual jobs, drop me a line. I'd love to hear about it.
So what have we learned so far?
Vicious dogs are threatening to take over Virginia.
If the dogs don't do it, the homosexuals will.
Little League baseball games are the cause of insomnia.
Bob Marshall is still a blowhard.
All of the above must be stopped or the Commonwealth will fall.
Oh yeah, we need more cash to build new roads that will be overcrowded as soon as the last cone is pulled off of it. Sounds like solid policy, eh?
That's pretty much the focus that I've seen. We need some droopy drawers to liven up this joint. Or maybe somebody should try the "Whale Tail" bill, (the appearance of thong underwear above the waistband of pants, shorts or a skirt, according to Merriam-Webster).
Ugh, Chris Peace is now in the General Assembly. This is exactly what I think Virginia does not need right now... Another young, over-the-top, social Republican who is in such a safe district he'll be around for years. Once you figure out what Peace and Ben Cline do for actual jobs, drop me a line. I'd love to hear about it.
Saturday, January 14, 2006
GOVERNOR Kaine
So Timmy is our Governor.
I decided not to brave the cold and rainy weather and am watching the inauguration on public TV. Here's my stream of consciousness notes:
Cannons are neat. I'd really like to own one one day.
Kaine's speech? Blech. We'll see the real one Monday night.
I think Larry Sabato's brain has frozen. He was just talking about drug induced highs.
Warner really did look sad through all of this, as if he's really sorry to be leaving the job.
They're interviewing a Thomas Jefferson impersonator. It's really creepy. There's something really unsettling about him.
Why is Bill Bevins involved in this? He should be spinning discs somewhere, not making a crappy attempt at political commentary. He just said something about how it would have taken Jefferson a week to get to Williamsburg, implying the state's transportation problems were not that bad. Bill, let me introduce you to a wonderful new invention, it's called a CAR. Vroom vroom, beep beep.
Sabato's gone. Maybe he and Bevins got in a mustache cage match. I thought Larry was scrappier than that.
Much is being made about this being in Colonial Williamsburg. I think everybody would rather be in Richmond, like I am right now.
For covering a parade, there's very few pictures of the actual parade. It's kinda like showing a state fair, but just looking at the parking lot the whole time.
Finally, the parade has started. It really looks miserable there. A decent crowd for a crappy day.
Bill Bevins is straight? Well, at least he has kids. Wow.
What would a parade in Virginia be without fifes, drums, and tricorn hats?
Corny joke number 245.
Interesting point. Our last two governors were not born in Virginia. I'd add Allen, who was obviously born in California, baby.
Hmm, with all those children there, wonder if Marcus Vick will make an appearance.
It's still weird seeing women among the ranks at VMI.
Tech regimental band going by. The Highty Tighties are firing up the joint. (insert Marcus Vick joke here)
I swear, one of these days there's going to be a float in a parade that's just one guy walking down the street.
Still wondering where Sabato went. I'd REALLY like to hear him say something crass and embarrassing.
What the hell is the Asian Nation Newspaper?
Oh, that was a very unfortunate shot of a flag-girl... She's going to be made fun of in school because of that.
Asian-Indians of Hampton Roads. THREE GUYS AND A WHEELCHAIR GOING DOWN THE ROAD. Something tells me they didn't exist before the parade.
Even more miserable. It seems after watching the first few groups go by, many people are leaving already. Soon Kaine will be alone on the reviewing stand.
Ugh. It looks like the mud is starting to really flow on the streets... How much longer can this go on?
Someone get Linwood off of that podium. He really doesn't need to be sitting through this.
IT HAPPENED! UVA's Feature Twirler was alone walking down the street! And she dropped the baton RIGHT when the camera cut to her! The hilarity continues! Oh, too perfect.
Marching bands are dead to me. I really don't get them.
More pain. Commentators have to fill time by talking about marching bands. My eyes and ears are bleeding.
For the love of pete... Don't say inaugural balls.
More thoughts later, I can't take this anymore, and there's basketball on.
I decided not to brave the cold and rainy weather and am watching the inauguration on public TV. Here's my stream of consciousness notes:
Cannons are neat. I'd really like to own one one day.
Kaine's speech? Blech. We'll see the real one Monday night.
I think Larry Sabato's brain has frozen. He was just talking about drug induced highs.
Warner really did look sad through all of this, as if he's really sorry to be leaving the job.
They're interviewing a Thomas Jefferson impersonator. It's really creepy. There's something really unsettling about him.
Why is Bill Bevins involved in this? He should be spinning discs somewhere, not making a crappy attempt at political commentary. He just said something about how it would have taken Jefferson a week to get to Williamsburg, implying the state's transportation problems were not that bad. Bill, let me introduce you to a wonderful new invention, it's called a CAR. Vroom vroom, beep beep.
Sabato's gone. Maybe he and Bevins got in a mustache cage match. I thought Larry was scrappier than that.
Much is being made about this being in Colonial Williamsburg. I think everybody would rather be in Richmond, like I am right now.
For covering a parade, there's very few pictures of the actual parade. It's kinda like showing a state fair, but just looking at the parking lot the whole time.
Finally, the parade has started. It really looks miserable there. A decent crowd for a crappy day.
Bill Bevins is straight? Well, at least he has kids. Wow.
What would a parade in Virginia be without fifes, drums, and tricorn hats?
Corny joke number 245.
Interesting point. Our last two governors were not born in Virginia. I'd add Allen, who was obviously born in California, baby.
Hmm, with all those children there, wonder if Marcus Vick will make an appearance.
It's still weird seeing women among the ranks at VMI.
Tech regimental band going by. The Highty Tighties are firing up the joint. (insert Marcus Vick joke here)
I swear, one of these days there's going to be a float in a parade that's just one guy walking down the street.
Still wondering where Sabato went. I'd REALLY like to hear him say something crass and embarrassing.
What the hell is the Asian Nation Newspaper?
Oh, that was a very unfortunate shot of a flag-girl... She's going to be made fun of in school because of that.
Asian-Indians of Hampton Roads. THREE GUYS AND A WHEELCHAIR GOING DOWN THE ROAD. Something tells me they didn't exist before the parade.
Even more miserable. It seems after watching the first few groups go by, many people are leaving already. Soon Kaine will be alone on the reviewing stand.
Ugh. It looks like the mud is starting to really flow on the streets... How much longer can this go on?
Someone get Linwood off of that podium. He really doesn't need to be sitting through this.
IT HAPPENED! UVA's Feature Twirler was alone walking down the street! And she dropped the baton RIGHT when the camera cut to her! The hilarity continues! Oh, too perfect.
Marching bands are dead to me. I really don't get them.
More pain. Commentators have to fill time by talking about marching bands. My eyes and ears are bleeding.
For the love of pete... Don't say inaugural balls.
More thoughts later, I can't take this anymore, and there's basketball on.
