Too Progressive

Here’s a fun new game! It’s been over an hour since polls closed in NY-20. Most of the results came in rather quickly; HOWEVER, in the counties of Saratoga, Columbia, Delaware and Otsego they’ve apparently just cold given up. Let’s see which one takes the longest!! [The Saratogian]

10:30pm update: Just waiting on Saratoga.

Yeah, I’m still trying to figure out why some people think his “calm” demeanor makes him unfit to be President. As opposed to what? Someone who flips their bicycle at the drop of a pen and/or makes rash and idiotic decisions when the well being of thousands or even millions of people is at stake?

A pretty scathing piece from Vivian regarding McAuliffe campaign pollsters. At least to those of us who actually expect our leaders to adhere to the law.

Let me just start by saying that I generally like to give law enforcement the benefit of the doubt in most situations. Partly because I usually feel like I may have acted the same way if put in to some of the situations these guys deal with every day, having to make split-second decisions that could potentially make the difference between life and death, but also because I have two Uncles who serve on the police force. However, I couldn’t help but notice what complete drama queens Washington, DC police were on Saturday during an anti-war protest in Georgetown. The entire delegation of demonstrators was maybe 10-20 strong at best, but was probably accompanied by upwards of 200 District police officers - some were in regular squad cars, some on motorcycles, and some on foot. I even saw a couple of unmarked, black SUVs with police lights flashing in the front and rear windows.

As I watched the parade of insanity march down M street NW, I couldn’t help but wonder why so many police were accompanying a small group of peaceful, anti-war protesters down the street. Not only were the officers tying up traffic but they were creating an immense amount of noise (much more than the protesters). And on top of that, I can’t help but wonder how much that ridiculous mess was costs the city. Also, the Imperial District boast one of the highest violent crime rates in the nation; a group of peaceful protesters, especially one so small, should be the least of law enforcement worries.

Thoughts?

Also, on a lighter note, if you have not checked out the new Newseum yet, you should definitely do so. I went on Saturday for the first time and it was definitely worth the twenty dollar cost of admission.

UPDATE: Just to clarify, and so that I don’t get a bunch of people claiming the protest was much bigger, I was NOT referring to this protest which occurred in Arlington today and had an estimated turn out of 2,500 to 3,000.

I am so sick and tired of reading articles like this, about how letting major companies like AIG fail would lead to a doomsday economic scenario.

NEW YORK - What if the U.S. government got out of the bailout business?

The idea certainly seemed all right with throngs of Americans who were outraged by news that American International Group paid out millions of dollars in executive bonuses after it was rescued with taxpayer cash.

But would no bailout be even worse? Financial analysts and federal officials have warned that doing nothing to save AIG — or banks or the auto industry — would be a catastrophe, an economic domino effect of bank losses, stock market chaos and job cuts. No one — at least no one in the government — has the stomach for that.

So, PROVE IT!! The way I see it, there is NO ROOM in today’s fast paced society for companies that can’t keep up. Let these firms go under and make room for more inovative ones that can keep up.

Anyone who didn’t see this one coming wasn’t paying attention.

Bristol Palin and her fiancé Levi Johnston have broken up, two sources tell PEOPLE.

The split happened “a few weeks ago,” according to a source close to the couple, but it’s unclear what precipitated it. “It was a mutual thing,” adds the source.

Bristol, the 18-year-old daughter of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, spoke with FOX News in February and told Greta Van Susteren that she and Levi – who are parents to 2-month-old son, Tripp – expected to get married after they completed high school.

“It kind of just happened,” says the source, referring to the split. “I thought they would stick it out. But I think they can work together to raise Tripp.”

Ha ha, it just kind of happened.

Rich Savaged announced on his website today that he is suspending his campaign for Lieutenant Governor due to the “financial burden” caused by the recent economic downturn:

Today I made the decision to permanently suspend my campaign for Lt. Governor. The worsening economic downturn presents too great a financial hurdle for my campaign to overcome.

I am thankful for the support that so many Virginians have given to me, and am proud of the work we have done together. While I did not achieve my goal of becoming Lt. Governor, I am proud of the voice we raised in this campaign for education reform.

The necessity of rebuilding our state’s intellectual infrastructure does not end with my campaign. Tomorrow, the facts remain:

Last year, Richmond city’s schools suspended more students than they graduated.

The United States trails in science and in math when compared with other countries.

Virginia needs to lead in education in order to take advantage of new job opportunities.

I call on the candidates who remain in the race – all of them good people and capable leaders – to seize the mantle of education reform. I will certainly continue to speak out for innovative solutions to the challenges that our schools face.

Moving formard, I will redouble my efforts at the community level through my education foundation and my volunteer work with at-risk youth.

To my family, friends and supporters, I am eternally grateful for your belief in me and the vision we share for a better Virginia.

Rich Savage