The Other McCain

"One should either write ruthlessly what one believes to be the truth, or else shut up." — Arthur Koestler

Sic Semper Tyrannis

by Smitty “Thus always to tyrants“, goes Virginia’s motto. That spirit will likely infuse the 2010 Virginia Tea Party Patriots Convention, which is where all the cool Virginia bloggers will be on 8/9 October, in Richmond. Basking in the Stacy McCain glow as I do, I’ve been invited. Oddly, “Gentleman” Jim Moran is not a […]

‘Stache And The Election Day Tea Party

by Smitty (h/t The Wolf Files) John Bolton: “I joined the Election Day Tea Party project because — perhaps more than any other in my lifetime — the results of this election cycle will determine the future of the United States as the leader of the free world,” said Ambassador John Bolton. “Election Day Tea […]

VIDEO: 9/12 DC VA Attorney General Cuccinelli Intro And Speech

by Smitty There are insufficient superlatives available for Ken Cuccinnelli. If you only have time for one, try “3 of 4” below. Felice is a fine speaker in her own right, offering important ObamaCare insights: The Rousing conclusion of the Cuccinelli intro. ObamaCare is the greatest erosion of liberty in his life. He invokes Patrick […]

I Am Bummed To Have Missed The Murray/Moran Debate

by Smitty This opening speech is made of solid gold awesome. It is an honor to support Col. Patrick Murray a candidate that simply, calmly, honorably rocks like the new hotness: And what might the old and tired opposition, “Gentleman” Jim Moran look like? “I get it. I know a lot of you are here […]

Labor Day Is Over . . .

. . . marking the official end of “Recovery Summer”: (Hat-tip: Ed Driscoll.) Meanwhile, there’s good news and bad news: The good news is, the media have identified three endangered Democrat incumbents in Virginia. The bad news: Jim Moran isn’t one of them. Don’t be dismayed, however. Smitty keeps pounding hard for Patrick Murray, whose […]

At The Patrick Murray Campaign Office Opener Part 3

by Smitty The previous Patrick Murray speech I had the privilege of enjoying was a solid outing, and this effort is better still. It takes significant courage to run against “Gentleman” Jim Moran in the first place, and I’m happy to report that Patrick Murray is packing the gear. One looks forward to attending a […]

Had A Blast Out Knocking On Doors

by Smitty What a good time. Extroversion really isn’t a preferred mode for someone who’d rather sit around and blog. Nevertheless, supporting Patrick Murray, or whoever the local anti-fascist candidate in your district may be, is crucial. Thus, it’s hard to be happy with the Peter Schiff in the crowd: Connecticut Republican nominee for the […]

Federal Judge Allows Virginia Lawsuit Against ObamaCare to Proceed

Denies Justice Department motion to dismiss: Virginia’s lawsuit challenging the Obama administration’s health care reform law cleared its first legal hurdle Monday as a federal judge ruled the law raises a host of complex constitutional issues. U.S. District Judge Henry Hudson’s decision stemmed from Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli’s claims that Congress exceeded its authority […]

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