Fred2Blue

• Time Has Come Today

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  A fortnightly MY FINAL rant, FL-S style. During the past couple of days, some of you caught the string of YouTube videos posted to Fred2Blue. Much was foreshadowed in them. And how great was that Viking Funeral? YES FOLKS, Chris Guy and I have decided that the time has come to for us to leave [...]
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  Posted: November 27, 2009, 12:00pm EST
  by Dan Smolen

• New Dem Committee Field Ops Tool Saves Paper

  Four years ago, Stafford Dems published a thoroughly comprehensive field manual. It spanned 30 or 40 pages which required a lot of paper and loose-leaf binders. It was not at all earth-friendly. Plus, in the end…I am not sure anyone read it. So I say to all  future chairs of the local [...]
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  Posted: November 26, 2009, 7:32pm EST
  by Dan Smolen

• and in the end… (part quatre)

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  Posted: November 24, 2009, 6:08pm EST
  by Dan Smolen

• and in the end… (part trois)

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  Posted: November 24, 2009, 5:50pm EST
  by Dan Smolen

• and in the end (part trois)…

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  Posted: November 24, 2009, 5:48pm EST
  by Dan Smolen

• and in the end… (part deux)

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  Posted: November 24, 2009, 5:40pm EST
  by Dan Smolen

• and in the end….

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  Posted: November 23, 2009, 10:48pm EST
  by Chris Guy

• Houck on the Way Out? (Then Hap better be on the way in)

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  Right now I’m hearing that Bob McDonnell will push very hard to convince Sen. Edd Houck to leave the Senate for a job in his upcoming administration, and Houck is seriously considering it. This means that control of the Senate probably hinges on either Democrats holding onto this seat or [...]
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  Posted: November 19, 2009, 5:15pm EST
  by Chris Guy

• Not Larry Sabato Rewrites History?

  Oh….my….blog…. The Webbys top 10 internet moments of the decade includes: (emphasis mine): Online video revolution (2006): Faster bandwidth, cheaper camcorders and YouTube’s use of Adobe’s Flash 9 video player combine to make online video explode. “The trifecta led to a boom in homemade and professional content – the Diet Coke and [...]
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  Posted: November 18, 2009, 10:41pm EST
  by Chris Guy

• Blue Virginia Interviews Scott Robinson

  Lowell Feld: The other day, I sent out questionnaires to both Democratic Congressional candidates – Krystal Ball and Scott Robinson – in the 1st Congressional District (currently misrepresented by Rob Wittman) Here are Scott Robinson’s Q&A’s; Krystal Ball’s are here. After this, having spoken in person with both candidates, I will [...]
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  Posted: November 18, 2009, 4:18pm EST
  by Chris Guy

• Blue Virginia Interviews Krystal Ball

  Lowell Feld: The other day, I sent out questionnaires to both Democratic Congressional candidates – Krystal Ball and Scott Robinson – in the 1st Congressional District (currently misrepresented by Rob Wittman) Here are Krystal Ball’s Q&A’s; I will print Scott Robinson’s as soon as I receive them. After that, and having [...]
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  Posted: November 17, 2009, 12:29pm EST
  by Chris Guy

• Blame it on the Bloggers, Vol. XXVII Chapter 792

  Earth to politicians, candidates, and political activists: If you choose to do or say something, and people don’t like it….stop blaming everyone but yourself. “Bloggers” didn’t say that Catherine Crabill blamed the OKC terrorist attack on Bill Clinton, she was quoted word for word. “The media” didn’t say that proximity to Russia [...]
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  Posted: November 16, 2009, 7:39pm EST
  by Chris Guy

• Fred2Blue Turns 2!

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  A fortnightly rant, FL-S style with happy birthday wishes this week to Sharon K. and Linda K, and belated birthday greetings to Hilary K. It’s hard to believe that it has been two years since Fred2Blue launched. In that time, we have released 1,271 posts and published 2,300 reader comments. And [...]
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  Posted: November 13, 2009, 6:02pm EST
  by Dan Smolen

• Tea Party Burning Democrats in Effigy Now

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  Kabul, Afghanistan (Oct. 25): Pro-Taliban protesters burn Obama in effigy Star-Tribune: In a move sure to spark controversy, the Danville TEA Party will close their “Fired Up for Freedom” rally by burning Rep. Tom Perriello and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in effigy in response to the passage of landmark healthcare legislation in [...]
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  Posted: November 13, 2009, 2:59pm EST
  by Chris Guy

• Palin/Bachmann – 2012

  Installment #3 The Dream Ticket has inspired the definition of a new disorder. Matt Osborne: Palin-Bachmann Syndrome, defined as the psychological imbalance produced by a toxic mix of right-wing identity politics and diva training.[M]anifests in the following behaviors: rambling, inane word-salads while speaking in public; paranoid access-control; espousal of fringe insanity; appeal [...]
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  Posted: November 13, 2009, 12:22pm EST
  by John LeFebre

• Veterans Day 2009

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  Posted: November 11, 2009, 10:23am EST
  by Chris Guy

• Gov. Kaine Denies Clemency for D.C. Sniper

  Jerry Kilgore, 2005: “Tim Kaine says that Adolf Hitler doesn’t qualify for the death penalty.” Really? I guess someone should tell Tim Kaine. Thank god it’s 2009 now and Republicans would never dream of nonchalantly invoking Hitler while criticizing a Democrat.     [...]
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  Posted: November 10, 2009, 12:27pm EST
  by Chris Guy

• Pollard: Making a Better Budget for Virginia

  Early this year, Dels. Chris Saxman and Albert Pollard spoke up about the disadvantages posed by Virginia’s biennial budget. Saxman has left the House of Delegates for greener pastures, but the issue remains. And that’s the subject of Pollard’s first new report to 99th district constituents since winning reelection: Since my [...]
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  Posted: November 10, 2009, 12:34am EST
  by Chris Guy

• Cantor v. Wolf

  The House Republicans anti-health care Klan rally on Thursday was a well attended event. I wasn’t surprised to see Eric Cantor on stage, I was surprised to see Frank Wolf. Rep. Wolf’s not a moderate, but he has to keep up that image in order to get reelected in a [...]
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  Posted: November 08, 2009, 11:26pm EST
  by Chris Guy

• Will Houck Abandon Spotsylvania for Richmond?

  Sen. Edd Houck told The Washington Post that he’d be “willing” to talk to Bob McDonnell about a place in his administration, likely as Secretary of Education. Since the Democrats hold a one vote majority in the State Senate, this proposed move could potentially swing control of the entire General [...]
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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 11:47pm EST
  by Chris Guy

• Pollard-Crabill Post Mortem

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  Now that the votes are finally in from Lancaster County, the results are: Albert Pollard: 11,855 votes – 52.19% Catherine Crabill: 10,824 votes – 47.65% The 4.5% margin of victory for Pollard in the 99th House District is his closest ever. And that includes his performance in the district during his losing bid [...]
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  Posted: November 06, 2009, 6:03pm EST
  by Chris Guy

• Words Can’t Express What a Worthless Piece of Sh*t This Republican Health Care Bill Is…

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  If I wanted to bring down the GOP from the inside by writing this bill myself, this is what I would produce. The Washington Post writes: The Republican alternative will have helped 3 million people secure coverage, which is barely keeping up with population growth. Compare that to the Democratic bill, [...]
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  Posted: November 05, 2009, 12:46pm EST
  by Chris Guy

• Why Does the AARP Hate Senior Citizens?

  AARP (as well as the AMA & American Cancer Society) endorses House health care reform bill: Today AARP announced its endorsement of the Affordable Health Care for America Act (H.R. 3962) and the accompanying Medicare physician payment reform bill (H.R. 3961). [...]
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  Posted: November 05, 2009, 12:11pm EST
  by Chris Guy

• I’m Moving to Japan

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  Posted: November 05, 2009, 1:04am EST
  by Chris Guy

• Election Night Madness!!!

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  Considering what could have happened, I’m actually pretty happy about tonight. If you’d have told me that the Democrats would only lose 5 or 6 seats in the House of Delegates after this better than expected performance by the GOP ticket statewide, I’d think you were insane. Republican candidates for Supervisor [...]
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  Posted: November 03, 2009, 11:10pm EST
  by Chris Guy

• Our Next Governor?

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  Posted: November 02, 2009, 10:41pm EST
  by Chris Guy

• Misconceptions and Flat-Out Lies in Stafford Supervisor Races

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  First, Despite anything else you may have heard or read, Pete Fields strongly endorses Doug Filler in the race for Supervisor in the Falmouth District. Second, I received this via email today: Thinking it was too late to be refuted, Hartwood supervisor candidate Gary Snellings put out an automated phone call today [...]
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  Posted: November 02, 2009, 5:35pm EST
  by Chris Guy

• Wow, There Really Are Two Virginias!

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  At least as far as douchebags are concerned. [...]
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  Posted: November 01, 2009, 12:01pm EST
  by Chris Guy

• Making Book

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  A fortnightly rant, FL-S style. With a big h/t to Mr. Don Maxey (wherever you are…), and to Marsha, the love of my life. We celebrate our 25th this coming week! ALSO: to StaffordNorte, glad that you are on the mend! I am not a gambler. I don’t like making serious predictions. [...]
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  Posted: October 31, 2009, 2:58pm EDT
  by Dan Smolen

• Washington Post: ‘Mr. Cuccinelli’s Bigotry’

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  bigot: A person who is intolerant of any ideas other than his or her own, esp on religion, politics, or race. Person extremely intolerant of others and irrespective of reasoning. Ken Cuccinelli. From the Washington Post editorial, Mr. Cuccinelli’s bigotry: As attorney general, he would be an embarrassment to Virginia. KENNETH CUCCINELLI, the Republican [...]
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  Posted: October 30, 2009, 4:27pm EDT
  by Chris Guy

• Why is Bill Bolling Opposed to Healthcare Reform?

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  Posted: October 29, 2009, 4:06pm EDT
  by Chris Guy

• This Saturday: Keep the Northern Neck Beautiful with Albert Pollard

  If you are interested in joining Del. Pollard on his trash pick-up this Saturday, contact his campaign at 804-462-5466. He’ll be at the following locations: Warsaw 8:30 AM-10 AM, October 31st Intersection of Highway 360 and Highway 3 in the BP parking lot. Montross 10:30 AM-11:30 AM, October 31st Montross Food Lion Parking Lot, 18044 Kings [...]
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  Posted: October 27, 2009, 3:45pm EDT
  by Chris Guy

• Free Lance-Star Endorses Bob McDonnell Because He’s Articulate (Seriously)

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  This endorsement of Bob McDonnell by the Free Lance-Star is all class. They decry the negative tactics of the Creigh Deeds campaign, (while simultaneously attacking Deeds with the same exact negative spin employed by McDonnell) and decide that…. Hearing nothing inspiring from either hopeful, the citizen must assay personal attributes. So: Mr. [...]
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  Posted: October 25, 2009, 1:48am EDT
  by Chris Guy

• Paul Milde Has a Serious Criminal Record

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  Independent candidate Paul Ortiz has all the gory details here. 1 felony conviction (possession of cocaine with intent to distribute) 7 misdemeanor convictions 11 IRS liens for non-payment of taxes 6 court judgments against him for non-payment of debts Thousands of dollars in penalties and interest for not paying his real estate property taxes on [...]
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  Posted: October 24, 2009, 2:24pm EDT
  by Chris Guy

• Free Lance-Star Endorses Steve Shannon for Attorney General

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  Ken Cuccinelli is too far to the right for the Free Lance-Star? Ouch. They write that Steve Shannon “can speak knowledgeably about gang violence, cropping up even in Virginia’s boonies, and his prosecutorial and legislative record glitters.” Shannon for A.G. ….. For most of his career, Mr. Shannon, 38, has protected children from the [...]
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  Posted: October 23, 2009, 2:10pm EDT
  by Chris Guy

• Democratic Supervisor Candidates in Stafford Hitting the Airwaves

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  Click here to get Doug Filler and Laura Sellers on TV. Also, Steve Shannon, candidate for Attorney General, will help kickoff a canvass at the Coordinated Campaign Office in Stafford this Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009 at 4:00 PM. More details are available here. In an unprecedented move, the Stafford Democratic Committee is [...]
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  Posted: October 23, 2009, 12:33pm EDT
  by Chris Guy

• New Ad Exposes Bob McDonnell’s History of Aiding and Abetting Sexual Predators

  More about McDonnell’s pro-sexual predator work as Delegate and Attorney General can be found here and here. [...]
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  Posted: October 23, 2009, 11:02am EDT
  by Chris Guy

• Culpeper Star Exponent Blasts McDonnell, Calls Cuccinelli “Right-Wing Extremist”

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  The Culpeper Star Exponent understands that nothing has fundamentally changed in Virginia since Barack Obama became the first Democratic presidential candidate to win here in 44 years. Even though Obama won the state by 6% in 2008, a majority of those who plan on voting in 2009 are McCain voters. Voters [...]
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  Posted: October 22, 2009, 10:40pm EDT
  by Chris Guy

• Twelve Days Til the Election and Crabill STILL Can’t Name a Local Issue

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  The Rappahannock Record asked both candidates in the 99th House District race a series of questions that have now been posted online. This last question asks them if there are any other local issues that they’d like to address… Rappahannock Record: Name and explain one other local issue you plan to [...]
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  Posted: October 22, 2009, 7:02pm EDT
  by Chris Guy

• Creigh Deeds at Mary Washington

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  Posted: October 21, 2009, 10:13pm EDT
  by Chris Guy

• Washington Post Endorses Steve Shannon for Attorney General

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  The newspaper that Republicans quote time and time and time again  has endorsed the Democratic ticket of Deeds/Wagner/Shannon. This endorsement of Steve Shannon, just like the other two, is a strong one – no “lesser of two evils” here. Back in 2007, The Washington Post didn’t bother endorsing Ken Cuccunelli’s opponent [...]
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  Posted: October 21, 2009, 1:53am EDT
  by Chris Guy

• I Thought ‘The Onion’ Was Supposed to Be Satire?

  The Onion: “It’s been a tough season so far, and even though we are 2-4, we still have players, uniforms, Motorola headsets—all the components that technically constitute an NFL team, sort of,” Zorn said while grimacing and making a “so-so” gesture with his hand. Daniel Snyder sure knows how to pick ‘em. [...]
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  Posted: October 20, 2009, 5:47pm EDT
  by Chris Guy

• Free Ken Cuccinelli Ringtone!

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  Posted: October 19, 2009, 11:31am EDT
  by Chris Guy

• Washington Post: Jody Wagner for Lieutenant Governor

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  Since The Washington Post is quoted in nearly every pro-McDonnell ad on television, Republicans must take their word very seriously: Jody Wagner for lieutenant governor In Virginia, a problem-solver is a better bet than a pol. JODY WAGNER, Virginia’s former secretary of finance, is the sort of Democrat that helped cement the Old [...]
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  Posted: October 19, 2009, 1:50am EDT
  by Chris Guy

• Washington Post Endorses Creigh Deeds for Governor

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  A common misconception among many people is that The Washington Post is some lefty rag that always endorses Democrats. Not quite. In recent elections The Post has endorsed Tom Davis, Jeannemarie Devolites Davis, Frank Wolf, Bob Ehrlich, and declined to endorse Ken Cuccinelli’s opponent in his reelection to the State [...]
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  Posted: October 17, 2009, 11:02pm EDT
  by Chris Guy

• The Nostradamus Channel

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  A fortnightly rant, FL-S style. (Now, where did I put the remote?) When did The History Channel get so apocolyptic? Have they run out of fresh documentaries about Erwin Rommel, Pol Pot, and Area 51? Or has management come to the sobering conclusion that specials about The End of Days are the real [...]
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  Posted: October 17, 2009, 10:46am EDT
  by Dan Smolen

• John Chichester Endorses Pollard for Delegate

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  Sen. John Chichester represented Virginia’s 28th Senate district, (which is comprised of the Northern Neck, Stafford County, and part of Fredericksburg),  from 1978 to 2007. Former Republican State Senator John Chichester has endorsed Delegate Albert Pollard in his re-election effort this year in the 99th District. “I appreciate his support and I [...]
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  Posted: October 16, 2009, 1:34pm EDT
  by Chris Guy

• Families of Va Tech & Appalachian School of Law Shooting Victims: Defeat Catherine Crabill

  AN OPEN LETTER TO THE VIRGINIA 99TH DISTRICT ELECTORATE From The Families of the Appalachian School of Law And Virginia Tech University Shooting Victims Catherine Crabill, Republican candidate for the 99th District of the Virginia House of Delegates, owes family members of victims of the shootings at the Appalachian School of Law and Virginia Tech [...]
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  Posted: October 16, 2009, 9:44am EDT
  by Chris Guy

• Bob McDonnell: A Sexual Predator’s Dream Candidate, Part 2

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  As a member of the House of Delegates, and eventually chairman of the Courts Committee, Bob McDonnell voted time and time again to allow members of the clergy to legally own and possess child pornography. As Attorney General from 2006-2009, McDonnell found new ways protect sexual predators. This time by allowing [...]
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  Posted: October 15, 2009, 9:31am EDT
  by Chris Guy

• Gov. Kaine Joins Creigh Deeds and Jody Wagner in Fredericksburg This Saturday

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  You can RSVP via Facebook Saturday, October 17, 2009 4:00pm – 6:00pm University of Mary Washington Governor Tim Kaine will be joining out next Governor, Creigh Deeds and out next Lieutenant Governor, Jody Wagner at a rally at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg. All are welcome. The rally will take place in Lee [...]
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  Posted: October 14, 2009, 10:33am EDT
  by Chris Guy