What Money!

The Richmond Times Dispatch had this story about the upcoming budget process. Gov. Kaine was quoted saying, "Everything is on the table." when he was asked about raising taxes and fees on Virginians. Governor Elect Bob McDonnell was on hand and said, "I'm very much opposed to raising taxes." he went on to say, "In this economic situation, I certainly think we do not want to impose any new taxes on Virginia businesses or families."

The budget is forecast to be $300 million short for the 2010 budget year. Gov. Kaine said no part of state government will be saved from cuts.

Senators Webb and Warner get Ear full!

Senators Webb and Warner were featured in the Richmond Times Dispatch this morning. The story covered how they were getting a lot of feedback from Virginians on Health Care Reform. The spokesperson said that the office normally fields about 1,000 calls a week, but on Saturday when they voted to debate the Health Care Bill, Senator Webb's office got 1,200 calls from Virginians! They also received 3,900 emails on the weekend of the vote. Its great to hear that Virginians are getting their views across to their representatives.

9/11 Families Outraged.

Several families of victims in the 9/11 terrorists attacks are outraged that Eric Holder, U.S. Attorney General under President Obama, has handed the trial over to the New York criminal courts instead of the military courts. These five terrorists that will be prosecuted will have full use of the American judicial system with all the rights and privileges of United States citizens. These families believe that the trial will be little more than a propaganda circus that bashes both the United States Government and the policies of former President George W. Bush. These families have started their own website and have a petition letter to President Obama for the reversal of Attorney General Holder's decision. So far they have over 110,000 signatures. They are also organizing a rally on December 5th in New York City, more here.

The five terrorists have a defense attorney that was named to be Scott Fenstermaker. He was on the O'Reilly Factor last night and said they have a right to a fair trial if they are to be prosecuted in the criminal court system. He did concede that his purpose was to guarantee these terrorists a fair trial and by that meaning that he is tasked with having these men cleared of the charges in relation to the 9/11 terror attacks.

Interestingly enough, Mr. Fenstermaker commented that even if they did get cleared of all charges, the United States would never let them go, see Video here. So, my question is, "What's the point?"

Updated: George Allen makes surprise visit to FOX NEWS. See Video!

Former Gov. George Allen was just on Fox News commenting on the Economy. He wasted no time in making policy points and showing that he has been keeping his finger on the pulse of current events.

Stuart Hall gets assistance through Tough Times.

The Augusta Free Press has a good story about the tough situation that Stuart Hall has been in lately. Also, check their website here.

Augusta County Legislative Dinner.

The Augusta County Government Center will host a Legislative Dinner on September 9th at 5pm. State representatives and local representatives are said to be on hand for the event. Come out and see what is discussed. Also, take an opportunity to give some feedback to our newly elected representatives. I suggest that you write your comments and feedback down in letter form along with contact information. That way when you speak with them about an issue, they have the letter as a reminder and resource. See you there.

Sarah Palin in Roanoke Virginia.

Sarah Palin has been traveling around the country promoting her new book, "Going Rogue," and commenting on the current events in Washington. She stopped in Roanoke Virginia for a book signing. According to the Roanoke Times, 500 people slept there overnight, and 1,750 were in attendance for her arrival. The big question that is swimming around, "Will she run for President in 2012?"

Climate Change DeBunked!!

Serious doubt has been cast on the Climate Change Debate, according to the Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and The EL, private emails were hacked from prominent Climate Change proponents computers. The emails and over 1,000 pages of documents illustrate that the data concerning climate change may be biased.

Considering that the next big debate in Washington is over a huge Climate Change Bill that will begin heavily regulating the U.S. business sector and have a significant impact on every American, the truth to Climate Change must be made clear. With this information now brought to light, that the data may be inaccurate concerning Global Warming, the Cap and Trade Bill needs to be set aside. We should not make law and policy on false information.

Where is Al Gore now? What does he have to say about this? With President Obama traveling to Copenhagen, Denmark, next month, how does this impact the debate and subsequent agreements that the United States will make with other countries? When will we here from our representatives in Washington?

Reid Bill in trouble with Dems.

The Reid Health Care Bill, currently in the U.S. Senate, trips over illegal aliens who are here in the United States. What to do with them and how this one issue could unravel the bill, read more at Keith Hennessey.

A Warning from President Jefferson to the Augusta County Board of Supervisors.

President Thomas Jefferson wrote warning against confiscatory taxation and deficit spending. He said it was immoral for one generation to pass on the results of its extravagance in the form of debts to the next generation.

He wrote: "...we shall all consider ourselves unauthorized to saddle posterity with our debts, and morally bound to pay them ourselves; and consequently within what may be deemed the period of a generation, or the life expectancy of the majority." -This text was taken from the book, 5000 Year Leap page 29.

Augusta Health Makes Headlines.

Augusta Health and UVa. Hospitals got some face time today in the News Virginian.

Eric Holder, "I Had A Bad Day."

Today's Wall Street Journal had an Opinion piece from David Beamer, "Eric Holder's Baffling KSM Decision," he writes for the WSJ and lost his son, Tod on 9/11 on United Airlines Flight 93. He was present at the Senate hearing with U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and he shares his thoughts and impressions.

Mr. Beamer brings up some thoughtful discussion on the subject of how Terrorists should be treated and prosecuted. He was disappointed that the Democrats on the panel didn't have thoughtful questions and was satisfied that the Republicans did.

Mr. Beamer also describes how unprepared the Attorney General appeared and how disturbed he was that the Attorney General hadn't thought of some of the consequences of his decision to try Terrorists as common criminals in our domestic court system.

"The Coming Deficit Disaster!"

An Opinion piece was in the Wall Street Journal today. "The Coming Deficit Disaster," covers some particulars about our current nation's current deficit problem and the growing problems to come.

The article relays that the White House if aware of the growing problem and plans to tackle it next year! Of course, they want to get the big spending bills through this year, like the $900 Billion Health Care Reform Bill.

One startling quote from the article was, "Our national debt is projected to stand at $17.1 trillion 10 years from now, or over $50,000 per American." This should startle every American. According to the U.S. Debt Clock website our current national debt is just over $12 trillion and about $39,124 per American, as of this blog post, check the website to see how much it has changed since then.

Iran Conducts War Games! See the Video!

From the BBC, "Iran has begun five days of large-scale war games to simulate attacks on its nuclear sites, officials said, warning it will retaliate if provoked." Read more and watch video here.

This should be worrisome for the United States and our President. The Nations of the world need to bring the pressure for this type of buildup to stop. Its like a pressure cooker, eventually something has to give way.

Bob Goodlatte Speaks out in NL.

Congressman Bob Goodlatte, of Virginia's 6th Congressional District, had a piece in the NewsLeader today explaining his vote against the Health Care Reform Bill. He admits that our current health care system needs reform, however, he points out that the current legislation doesn't implement the correct reforms.

He also gives some suggestions he believes would work. I hope the Congressman puts forth an amendment or bill with his suggestions.