Ineptocracy (in-ep-’toc-ra-cy) – a system of government where the least capable to lead are elected by the least capable of producing and where the members of society least likely to sustain themselves or succeed, are rewarded with goods and services paid for by the confiscated wealth of a diminishing number of producers.
The VA Attorney General’s office issued a press release today regarding the eminent domain (property rights) resolution that was passing through the General Assembly: COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA Office of the Attorney General Kenneth T. Cuccinelli, II 900 East Main Street Attorney General Richmond, Virginia 23219 804-786-2071 FAX [...]
Senator Obenshain sent out a report on Saturday regarding progress in the General Assembly: As Yogi Berra said, “It ain’t over ’til it’s over” – but with crossover just around the corner, the time for the Senate to take action on its own bills is almost at an end, so now is a great time [...]
Over the past several years, judges across this country have increasingly turned to laws and precedents in other countries when deciding cases. This is unconstitutional per Article VI, clause 2, of the US Constitution. Virginia has decided to join other states in clearly outlining its public policy intent that its courts may only use American [...]
HB 614 must be stopped ! Committee meets tomorrow at 7am What will this bill do? Don’t be tricked….This bill will prevent localities from being able to amend their Comprehensive Plans if their plans already have UDA’s, inspite of the Optional UDA’s bills passing the General Assembly. See the contact list below and urge them to VOTE NO on [...]
Legislative Action Alert: Tell your VA House Delegate to VOTE YES on HB825 We got it out of committee. Calls needed NOW to get it passed. to stop foreign laws in VA courts. Who is your state delegate? Find out here: CoLA SCORECARD LEGISLATION. VOTES WILL BE RECORDED FOR THE NEXT ELECTION. [...]
Excerpt from a 1 February 2012 article titled “Citizens Speak out about Comp Plan”: It looked as those in favor of Chesterfield County’s new draft countywide comprehensive plan stayed home last Wednesday when the Board of Supervisors listened to comments during a public hearing. Over 30 citizens took to the podium to express their opinion [...]
From the desk of Senator Mark Obenshain ACTION ALERT: Opponents Planning Assault on Property Rights Amendment Please Contact Your Senator Immediately to Insist on a Vote for the Property Rights Amendment (Obenshain’s SJ 3)! I don’t write often to ask for help, but I need it now!!! We have been fighting for a Property [...]
1000 days or less (Heritage Foundation) A milestone was met yesterday: The US Senate has gone 1000 days without issuing a budget. Christopher Columbus discovered the New World in 70 days. The Empire State Building was built in 410 days. Numerous other feats were accomplished in 1000 days or less. Can you name more? Post [...]
During the SOTU, the man forgot to mention certain unavoidable truths. From the Cato Institute…