Tag Archives: Politics

Mark Sell: Not really the best spokesman

Posted on March 27, 2012 by David

Submitted without further comment: These types of attacks only take focus away from the issues Loudoun County residents are concerned about, such as education, transportation and taxes. – Loudoun County Republican Committee Chair Mark Sell, in response to a petition … Continue reading →

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Unintended consequences

Posted on March 2, 2012 by David

After the 2003 Goodridge ruling in Massachusetts, certain self-designated “conservatives” had a brilliant political idea: Why not leverage the ignorance and fear of a populace not very well acquainted with the reality of LGBT people to win elections? We’ll scare … Continue reading →

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Pre-primary candidate forum, August 9

Posted on July 21, 2011 by David

Join the Arlington Gay and Lesbian Alliance, Equality Fairfax, Equality Loudoun and Alexandria Gay and Lesbian Citizen’s Association for a candidate forum: Tuesday, August 9, 7:00 pm Meet and greet with refreshments at 6:30 National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) … Continue reading →

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Next up: Gay ninjas

Posted on February 9, 2011 by David

Some Wednesday amusement (via Joe. My. God.): Apparently, there’s an annual event in Florida called the Gasparilla Festival, and Eugene has discovered it. Sort of. The comments are the best. I love it when folks from other parts of the … Continue reading →

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Could Eugene Delgaudio be removed from office by citizen petition?

Posted on March 16, 2010 by David

Yesterday, someone left a link in comments to a petition to remove Sterling Supervisor Eugene Delgaudio from office. There is a section in the Virginia code, &#167 24.2-233. Removal of elected and certain appointed officers by courts, that provides a … Continue reading →

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“Kudos, Loudoun County Supervisor Eugene Delgaudio”

Posted on March 10, 2010 by David

Indeed, why can’t the other anti-gay, anti-trans public officials on the rampage just say what they mean? For those who missed it the first time, here’s the full news clip used by the Daily Show. Understandably, folks are disgusted and … Continue reading →

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Taxpayer funded politicking

Posted on December 31, 2009 by Jonathan

On December 23, 2009, Chuck Colson obliged Senator Jeff Sessions and gave the keynote speech at the “12:23 Men of Mobile Bay Christmas Gathering.” His topic was the Manhattan Declaration. Two thousand representatives of 30 religious groups applauded Colson as … Continue reading →

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