Welcome to the 27 March 2006 edition of the Virginia Blog Carnival! This is a forum for the best of the best from the previous week, introduced either by submission from Virginia blogs or by my own picks for the week.
Each Monday, a Virginia blogger will host a Virginia Blog Carnival, offering just a sample of the topics Virginia bloggers have been writing about during the week. We hope everyone’s curiosity will be piqued to read more of the selected posts, thereby giving more exposure to each participating blogger’s site.
If you’d like to host a future edition of the Virginia Blog Carnival, send an
e-mail to Chad Dotson over at Commonwealth Conservative.
When Children’s TV Shows “Jump the Shark”
by Jim Riley (Virginia Virtucon)
The divorce over at Too Conservative finally concluded, the better half have reformed under the new blog Virginia Virtucon. Jim Riley kicks it off by discussing the frustration of every parent with young kids: children’s television programs. Old and busted vs. the new hotness here.
Sex, Lies, and the Junior League
by Norm Leahy (One Man’s Trash)
While most eyes in Virginia have been turned towards the General Assembly, some eyes in Richmond have been turned towards the intrigue amongst members of the Junior League. I think they might have the GA beat!
Machine Guns
by W. Chris Green (Spank That Donkey)
When Keanu Reeves said “guns, lots of guns” in the Matrix, he was thinking of the MAAC Gunshow. Chris brings you the best of the best (with pics).
I Support Harris Miller!
by Harris Miller Fan (I Support Harris Miller)
I think this website was created solely for the purpose of getting me to type “I Support Harris Miller” on my site. It’s a c-o-n-spiracy… but we can expect this to become the hub for activism for the Miller campaign as we tumble into the Democratic Primary.
Washington D.C.’s New Stadium
by Roci (Rocinante’s Burdens)
Roci takes an insider’s look at the proposed new Washington Nationals Stadium in Southeast D.C. A critical insider’s look.
Domenech Debacle
by J.C. Wilmore (Richmond Democrat)
J.C. Wilmore castigates the Washington Post for the hiring of Ben Domenech, and does a happy-dance over the subsequent firing of same. Because we’re equal opportunity bloggers, Domenech’s rebuttal can be found here. Judge for yourself…
No Blogs Please, We’re Recyclers
by Will Vehrs (Commonwealth Conservative)
Worthy of being Instalanched (Google the term if you don’t know what it means), Will Vehrs discusses a recent trip to an EPA Region III meeting and *gasp* blogging the proceedings.
Fairfax’s Worst
by Countertop (Countertop Chronicles)
Fairfax Commonwealth Attorney Robert Horan is taking some heat for an not pressing criminal charges against a Fairfax County SWAT officer. Pseudonymous blogger Countertop makes his feelings known.
Divide and Conquer!
by Virginia Centrist (Virginia Centrist)
Why are Virginia Democrats more successful than National Democrats at beating up Republicans? Virginia Centrist has some ideas worth reading.
$9,000,000,000,000
by Michael Canup (Save the GOP)
Quickly becoming one of my favorite reads, Save the GOP laments the fact that our national debt ceiling is set at a number so unfathomable only politicians and economists can justify it.
Time to Get Your Story Straight
by J.R. (Bearing Drift)
J.R. makes the case for anyone with their heads in the sand on the connection between al-Qaeda and Saddam Hussein. If you haven’t listened to the podcasts over at Bearing Drift, here’s a link to the latest podcast with Delegate Cosgrove. AG Bob McDonnell will be joining the next podcast from Bearing Drift this evening.
LET’S GO MASON!
by Scott Hirons (Hiron’s Blog)
Heck, do I even have a political post for Scott? Probably not… but man is he proud of his George Mason basketball team (as he should be). Good stuff here.
90 Second Test
by Nickfinity (Jefferson Mammoth)
Think you’re good at managing money? Nickfinity has your 90 second test waiting for you.
Demcorat Attorney General 2009 Poll
by James Martin (VA Progressive)
Given all of the young talent over at the newly formed Virginia Progressive, this is certainly a blog to watch. Interesting results from their 2009 poll, one which I was almost certain former Delegate Chap Petersen would win.
East Turkestan Calls for an End to Trials
by D.J. McGuire (China e-Lobby)
The East Turkestani government-in-exile has called for the release of Abdul Rahman, the Christian in Afghanistan threatened with the death penalty. For more information on East Turkestan, click here.
George Allen at the Food City 500
by Kilo (Spark It Up!)
Kilo has his take on Allen’s visit to the Food City 500, and one of the best lines on the Mudcat-Miller fight I’ve read all week (credit given below).
The Evolution of Journalism; The Assimilation of Blogging
by Jon Henke (QandO)
Jon Henke is one of the brightest minds in the blogosphere, and this is well worth the read.
Let Lying Dogs Lie
by Waldo Jaquith (Waldo Jaquith)
An unsolicited submission to the VBC (i.e. I picked this one), Waldo has an interesting exchange with a commenter kind enough to send an e-mail. A great warning to muckrackers on both sides who indulge in the “road rage effect” of anonymous and pseudonymous commenting online as to what a little bit of searching can accomplish.
Mudcat vs. Miller: Born Fighting (Each Other)
by Ben Tribbett (Virginia Elections 2005)
Love him or hate him, Ben has become the first-rate source for information in Virginia politics. His breaking of the Mudcat vs. Miller incident in Southwest Virginia has made the rounds, and credit is given where credit is due. Read this for the full scoop as well as the Weenie of the Week!
Resurrection of the Conservationist/Taxpayers’ Alliance?
by Jim Bacon (Bacon’s Rebellion)
What NLS is to breaking news, Jim Bacon and the folks at Bacon’s Rebellion is to policy. Here Jim mulls on Speaker Bill Howell’s defense of conservation easements and wonders whether there is a grand coalition of natural bedfellows in the making.
Potts Poised to Punt?
by Not John Behan (Commonwealth Watch)
State Senator Russ Potts may be on the brink of announcing he won’t run in 2007… or at least that’s the rumor… Not John Behan gives his thoughts on why that may be.
Abortion in South Dakota
by Jason Kenney (J’s Notes)
Kenney the Younger brings up an interesting point: Indian reservations in South Dakota may very well be inclined to defy the South Dakota ban on abortions. Something to think about as states go down this path.
Who’s Your Daddy?
by Old Zach (Sic Semper Tyrannis)
Following up on the abortion issue, Old Zach has this to say on fathers’ refusing to pay child support for children they don’t want: “To intentionally deprive your child of a natural father-child relationship for your own “convenience” is an astoundingly selfish abdication of responsibility.” With a line that hard-hitting, you have to read this post!
Speed Trap on Dale Boulevard
by James Young (SkepticalObservor)
James Young has a great read on the use of radar and speed traps in Northern Virginia, from a lawyer’s perspective. Heh.
Drum out the Liberal Republicans
by Sophrosyne (NOVA Town Hall)
Sophrosyne blogs on Bill Wheaton’s call for conservative candidates to start revving up the engines to get rid of the liberal Republicans in the Senate.
The Hangings at Wise
by Kilo (Spark It Up!)
Required VBC reading here — Kilo goes over an essay that’s only 5000 words long on this history of capital punishment in Wise. Best 15 minutes you’ll spend online.
What To Say, What Not To Say
by the nut (Welcome to the Nuthouse)
Blogger the nut has been a recent commenter here (regarding female altar servers and Catholicism). What’s more, she has a post on inclusive speech towards those with disabilities. Not political correctness, but a small lesson in politeness.
Allen and Warner Need to Follow Tancredo
by Vince Thoms (Too Conservative)
Tancredo leads on illegal immigration, and Vince Thoms asks whether or not Allen and Warner will follow. Vince add his own thoughts as to what could be done, with a list stats outlining the problem.
Two Conservative
by conservative one (Two Conservatives)
Formed because Too Conservative wasn’t conservative enough, we see one one but two Prince William Republicans putting their spin on Prince William politics. A new blog with some remarkable analysis — check ’em out.
The State Fair is a Racket
by Tom James (Caroline County Justice)
Tom relays an critical e-mail received by him concerning the State Fairgrounds in Caroline County, and who really benefits.
John Adams: Patriot
by Doug Mataconis (Below the Beltway)
Doug gives a great review of David McCullough’s book on John Adams. Considering that I am currently plowing through Jefferson’ biography, it certainly is a great
introduction to an excellent book!
Another Reason to Love Bloggers
by F. MacDonald (United Conservatives of Virginia)
…and hate the UN. This one is going to either get your blood boiling, or make your eyes roll in contempt. Read on.
Greatest Upset Ever?
by cbeer (Mason Conservative)
My brother goes to VCU, and constantly makes the comment that George Mason shouldn’t even be in the tournament right now. Of course, there’s a Final Four spot and thousands of Mason grads who disagree, and after the win over UConn, for good reason! Was it the greatest upset ever? You decide. (HINT: The answer is YES.)
Liveblogging from the Cafe de Sol
by David St. Lawrence (Ripples)
From Floyd, Virginia we have David’s liveblogging of BrotherWind at the Cafe de Sol. Ripples looks like a great website too — be sure to read why David blogs. What an enjoyable website!
THAT’S IT FOLKS!!! Enjoy the week ahead!