tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9708202819637060012024-03-18T23:25:46.953-04:00Coarse Cracked CornRandom huntin' and peckin' in the grist of the Shenandoah Valley.Belle Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06454176230526315769noreply@blogger.comBlogger816125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970820281963706001.post-33900768309293016462024-01-19T08:02:00.004-05:002024-01-19T08:02:49.559-05:00Bobblehead Ben votes to shut down the governmentOn the evening of January 18 the House passed a continuing resolution to keep the government running through early March. It required a 2/3s vote since the speaker suspended House rules in order to fast track it. 107 Republicans joined with 207 Democrats to avoid the shutdown. Bobblehead Ben preferred to follow the lead of such “stellar statesmen” as Lauren Boebert and Bob Good in support of Belle Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06454176230526315769noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970820281963706001.post-45128113639187679702024-01-09T17:41:00.000-05:002024-01-09T17:41:18.194-05:00Bobblehead Ben Endorses Twice-Impeached CriminalIt came as no surprise that Bobblehead Ben endorsed the twice-impeached, many times indicted Donald John Trump for president. The Bobblehead, who supported all attempts… legal court challenges and the violent and illegal insurrection… was delusional in citing tRump’s “global leadership” and great economy as reasons for the endorsement. Guess Bobblehead is okay with the Trump organization Belle Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06454176230526315769noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970820281963706001.post-23348130225724175992023-12-14T06:55:00.000-05:002023-12-14T06:55:02.073-05:00Bobblehead Ben Votes for Impeachment Inquiry No surprise that Bobblehead Ben Cline joined all the other Republicans in voting to open an impeachment inquiry into President Biden. From all the credible sources in the media there is absolutely no evidence that the president violated his oath of office or committed any impeachable offense. It would be like a prosecutor bringing Belle Rose before a grand jury based on social media rumors when Belle Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06454176230526315769noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970820281963706001.post-47145045755783073242023-12-13T07:05:00.000-05:002023-12-13T07:05:33.705-05:00Bobblehead BenRepresentative Ben Cline, aka Bobblehead Ben, is the quintessential Republican lapdog. Bobblehead Ben rarely consults a moral barometer, following instead the questionable lead of party leaders. Like a middle school kid, he just can’t break from peer pressure. This was true when he was in the Virginia House of Delegates so it is no surprise that Bobblehead Ben continues to represent his Belle Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06454176230526315769noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970820281963706001.post-65917323107439036672014-03-06T07:33:00.000-05:002014-03-06T07:33:51.336-05:00Welcome to the "Commonwealth"
Delegates Steve Landes, Dickie Bell, and Ben Cline are strong supporters of
Republican obstruction that is hurting people and sending our tax dollars to other states.
Belle Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06454176230526315769noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970820281963706001.post-55586043882941054662014-02-12T16:34:00.000-05:002014-02-12T16:59:38.240-05:00Medicaid Expansion in VA - It Makes Sense
Medicaid expansion makes sense for the Commonwealth of Virginia. More folks covered means a healthier community. Statewide it is estimated that over 200,000 Virginians will get needed health care and mental health services with expansion. That means good jobs at hospitals and other health care providers.
The federal government will fund the full cost for three years and 90% in subsequent yearsBelle Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06454176230526315769noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970820281963706001.post-26602246839500158502014-01-16T08:06:00.000-05:002014-01-16T08:06:11.136-05:00Goodlatte: the 6th District's Fool On the HillYesterday the House Judiciary Committee was working an anti-abortion bill that may pass the House of Representatives but has almost zero chance to become law. Representative Bob Goodlatte took to the mike in support of the bill making a completely asinine statement. Bobblehead Bob said restricting abortion is good for the economy because "having a growing population and having new children Belle Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06454176230526315769noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970820281963706001.post-2098264032325061782013-12-09T17:00:00.002-05:002013-12-09T17:00:30.811-05:00Affordable Care Act: Keeping it Local
% Uninsured. Darker = More Uninsured
I am one of those whose health insurance is employer provided, so I don't really have anything to do as the Affordable Care Act takes effect. But, I've been listening to the news stories about the website woes and to other stories about coverages, availability, etc. Unfortunately, much of that information is tainted by the bias, or the lack of knowledge, Belle Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06454176230526315769noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970820281963706001.post-65474475487179180192013-11-15T07:35:00.001-05:002013-11-15T07:40:08.476-05:00Racist or NOT Racist?Sometimes an old community stereotype just won't go away. Kind of like the hateful stereotypes inherent in racism that are all too often part of American society.
A WHSV/TV3 story about the juxtaposition of Halloween and the KKK in Craigsville, Virginia gets examined (at 2:00) in The Daily Show's "Racist or NOT Racist" segment that aired on November 13.
The Daily Show
Get More: Daily Belle Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06454176230526315769noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970820281963706001.post-57635708334935502002013-11-12T07:17:00.001-05:002013-11-12T07:17:27.980-05:00Hometown boy?"It ain't over till it's over," but the daily shifts in the unofficial vote tally in the attorney general's contest now has Mark Herring up by 117 votes. Mark Obenshain may wish he'd made a few more friends in his hometown - he lost Harrisonburg by 186.
Electoral boards have until the end of today to certify votes including provisional ballots. WTOP reports that on Friday the GOP dominated StateBelle Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06454176230526315769noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970820281963706001.post-55633569002386949182013-11-07T17:35:00.001-05:002013-11-07T18:32:19.567-05:00Classless Act
I'm a loser.
Apparently Ken Cuccinelli has no plans to make the traditional congratulatory call to the winner in the Virginia gubernatorial contest, Terry McAuliffe. The Cooch lost the race by 2.5% or about 55,000 votes.
Even the most bitter rival meet on the field and shake hands - loser congratulating winner even though it rips the soul. It is the right thing to do. Cuccinelli lost on Belle Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06454176230526315769noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970820281963706001.post-5726744308484467602013-11-06T09:04:00.001-05:002013-11-06T10:33:01.007-05:00How Terry McAuliffe almost blew itTerry McAuliffe will be the next governor of Virginia but he almost let a sure thing slip away during the last couple of weeks. In doing do, he likely hurt both his statewide running mates, especially attorney general candidate Mark Herring who will have a fight to survive a recount. What are some of the factors that cut what looked like a comfortable 6-8% margin of victory down to about 2.5%? Belle Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06454176230526315769noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970820281963706001.post-90828943483790066852013-10-31T10:01:00.001-04:002013-10-31T13:52:28.580-04:00Five reasons to NOT support Mark ObenshainMark Obenshain has not been a very good senator and he would be an even worse attorney general. Here are the top 5 reasons you should NOT vote for Mark Obenshain on November 5:
Mark Obenshain supported legislation that would force a woman who had suffered an emotionally devastating miscarriage to report it to police. He eventually withdrew the bill citing "flaws" but that doesn't excuse his Belle Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06454176230526315769noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970820281963706001.post-5466623352692189192013-10-29T08:01:00.001-04:002013-10-29T08:01:55.037-04:00Rand Paul takes a page from Wikipedia.... literally!Appearing at a campaign stop on behalf of Ken "The Cooch" Cuccinelli, Kentucky Senator Rand Paul tried to connect pro-choice Virginians with the evil state depicted in the 1997 sci-fi movie (and financial flop), Gattaca. Paul stopped by Lynchburg, the home of Liberty University, to help The Cooch make up a double digit deficit in the most recent polls.
But, if this appearance by tea party Belle Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06454176230526315769noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970820281963706001.post-15740956852440587912013-10-22T17:38:00.000-04:002013-10-22T17:38:52.138-04:00All the news that's fit to print... or spew.
The Washington Post recently ran a blog/article on How Jon Stewart became President Obama's biggest problem. The accompanying chart got me to thinking about where I get my news and information. Seems our household doesn't fit neatly in the 60-64 (getting close to the 65+) demographic in which our dates of birth places us.
So, where do I get my news? Who do I trust? Who do I return to day afterBelle Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06454176230526315769noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970820281963706001.post-8547692636656709092013-10-16T21:35:00.000-04:002013-10-17T06:20:34.235-04:00How will Bobblehead Bob vote?
Twin Sons of
Different Mothers
The vote on the CR that will reopen the United States Government and avoid default is on the floor as I type. What will Bobblehead Bob Goodlatte do? Vote for the good of his constituents and the American people or with his twin son from a different mother, Ted Cruz?
There is no winning choice for these clowns who held the American Government and people hostageBelle Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06454176230526315769noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970820281963706001.post-57753268938899843012013-10-15T18:40:00.001-04:002013-10-17T06:21:24.476-04:00It is only natural... Natural Bridge, that is!
Could a limestone formation 215 feet high that was once owned by American's third President become part of the Virginia State Parks? Let's hope so because it is a natural fit.
Governor Bob McDonnell has let it be known that the Virginia State Park system would welcome a new addition of Natural Bridge, located in Rockbridge County, if a private group wants to buy it, claim some tax credits for Belle Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06454176230526315769noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970820281963706001.post-84392901815007163422013-10-15T15:19:00.002-04:002013-10-15T15:19:45.989-04:00Washington food festEven while the government is shut down and default threatens, lobbyists make sure they get want they want from their bought and paid for politicians. Guess who picks up the tab?
Tell your congressman and senators to represent us, because corruption is so unAmerican.
Belle Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06454176230526315769noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970820281963706001.post-3298944651977397492013-10-13T10:27:00.000-04:002013-10-13T10:27:39.182-04:00Goodlatte to furloughed workers: Let them eat BBQ
Bobblehead Bob...
overdosed on tea.
Bob Goodlatte is hosting a BBQ at the Rockingham County Fairgrounds this rainy Sunday afternoon. I thought about going and asking how he could be hosting a social event when so many federal workers are furloughed and when businesses and federal contractors throughout the 6th District are severely impacted. Shouldn't our congressman be in D.C. trying to Belle Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06454176230526315769noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970820281963706001.post-35111530804462514222013-10-11T11:31:00.003-04:002013-10-11T11:32:52.605-04:00DREAM BABY DREAMIn a world where news seems to be dominated by those who want to tear us down rather than lifting us up, I am glad that I got to hear Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band three times during the amazing Wrecking Ball tour. During the 133 shows his words, energy, and music reminded millions of folks living in 26 nations that we can DREAM BABY DREAM.
Turn up your speakers. Play it Belle Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06454176230526315769noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970820281963706001.post-57163740297473995172013-10-10T18:02:00.002-04:002013-10-10T18:03:32.827-04:00Government is the enemy
"Government is the enemy
until you need a friend."
William Cohen, Republican Senator from Maine, 1996
Hey Bobblehead Bob, under current Republican leadership, government has become the enemy: of tourists and small business, of farmers, and indeed of all Americans.
Bobblehead Bob Goodlatte, it is long past time to represent your constituents. It is long past time to represent the AmericanBelle Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06454176230526315769noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970820281963706001.post-76285842029227088222013-10-10T16:52:00.000-04:002013-10-10T17:05:24.610-04:00Virginia League of Conservation Voters EndorsementsAfter a grueling and detailed process, the Virginia League of Conservation Voters has endorsed candidates for statewide office and in 20 House of Delegates districts. The goal of the League is to elect candidates with a strong conservation ethic and to build a legislative majority to protect our environment and heritage.
For Governor the League endorses Terry McAuliffe because he is Belle Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06454176230526315769noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970820281963706001.post-28709664772730541292013-10-07T10:25:00.002-04:002013-10-07T12:17:46.048-04:00INEQUALITY FOR ALLINEQUALITY FOR ALL, the Robert Reich film about the exploding income gap in the United States, is on the big screen. It is playing in a number of major cities and will be opening at more locations, including the Regal Downtown Mall 6 in Charlottesville, VA within days. Hopefully other theaters in western Virginia, perhaps the Visulite in Staunton, will schedule it too.
INEQUALITY FOR ALL is Belle Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06454176230526315769noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970820281963706001.post-52413886238431946472013-10-02T10:08:00.000-04:002013-10-03T08:28:30.556-04:00Blue Ridge Parkway closes during prime timeEvery October the autumn leaves light up our mountains with stunning hues of reds, yellows, and oranges making this month one of the busiest (estimated to be an average of 70,000 per day) for the Shenandoah National Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway. With the House Republicans holding America hostage and forcing a shutdown, many who love to visit those stunning national treasures will find Belle Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06454176230526315769noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970820281963706001.post-58470274744543345612013-10-01T09:14:00.000-04:002013-10-01T09:15:06.676-04:00American disconnectRepublicans are masters at spinning false facts into tea party "realities" that are deadlocking our government and undermining our nation.
Belle Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06454176230526315769noreply@blogger.com0