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Well, the candidacy of Catherine Crabill has provided some benefits…

By From http://www.imsurroundedbyidiots.com • Oct 27th, 2009 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

It’s allowed us to determine what groups and persons have a shred of intelligence and sanity.
And on that front, it looks like the Virginia Citizens Defense League (VCDL) has joined the Gun Owners of America and the “American Patriots Committee” in showing they shouldn’t be trusted as far as you can throw them:
VCDL-PAC is endorsing […]



FYI: I fully support Aqua Virginia’s proposed rate increase.

By From http://www.imsurroundedbyidiots.com • Oct 24th, 2009 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Why? Because I love a profitable company. I really love companies that make obscene profits.
In fact, if I had a single spare cent to my name, I would be inquiring about buying some stock in Aqua Virginia (assuming that they provide a regular cash dividend).
But do not fret Aqua Virginia customers, in a year or […]



Victims and families of victims of the Appalachian School of Law and Virginia Tech shootings endorse Albert Pollard for delegate.

By From http://www.imsurroundedbyidiots.com • Oct 17th, 2009 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

The Shad Plank (the Daily Press’s blog) has the details.
Interestingly, Pollard has also secured the endorsement of the National Rifle Association (NRA).



Does Creigh Deeds et al. know anything about the Fredericksburg-area?

By From http://www.imsurroundedbyidiots.com • Oct 15th, 2009 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

On October 17, 2009, Creigh Deeds, Gov. Tim Kaine, and Lieutenant Governor candidate Jody Wagner will all be appearing in Fredericksburg at the University of Mary Washington at 4:00 p.m.
What else is happening on October 17? Why, the Bowling Green Harvest Festival. Yeah, the same Harvest Festival that attracts around 15,000 people, even if it […]



Advertising FAIL: Germanna Community College.

By From http://www.imsurroundedbyidiots.com • Oct 13th, 2009 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I was on my way to Richmond this morning on I-95S around 7:30 p.m. listening to the D.J. on 95.9FM (WGRQ). For those unfamiliar with the station, 95.9FM is the self-described “home for the SuperHits of The 60’s & 70’s”, which means this play the same oldies/classic rock every hour. I keep them preset on […]



For those that are curious: Recalling elected officials in Virginia.

By From http://www.imsurroundedbyidiots.com • Oct 10th, 2009 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I did a little research (called a Google search in these parts), and I answered my own question from a previous post. First, we don’t have recall elections in this state, but recall trials (seriously). Consult Va. Code § 24.2-233:
Upon petition, a circuit court may remove from office any elected officer or officer who has […]



Clyde Davenport to be stuck in perpetual criminal justice limbo for the rest of his life?

By From http://www.imsurroundedbyidiots.com • Oct 9th, 2009 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

The Free Lance–Star:
A former Caroline County deputy was re-indicted this week on allegations that he feloniously abused a child.
Clyde Charles Davenport, 49, of Ashland, was indicted in Caroline County Circuit Court Wednesday on charges of child abuse, child abuse resulting in serious injury and malicious bodily injury.
According to Commonwealth’s Attorney Tony Spencer, the charges stem […]



A tale of two newspapers…

By From http://www.imsurroundedbyidiots.com • Oct 8th, 2009 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

How do you describe an increase in attendance of 5,722 people (2.4%) at an event? Well, that depends on what newspaper you are:
Richmond Times-Dispatch: “Attendance rises slightly at State Fair’s new home”.
The Free Lance–Star: “Virginia State Fair attendance jumps in Caroline”.
Debate amongst yourselves.



Something I missed: All charges against Clyde Davenport dropped.

By From http://www.imsurroundedbyidiots.com • Oct 5th, 2009 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Clyde Davenport was charged with five counts of forcible sodomy back in July 2008. All charges were dropped on September 30th.
Sound familiar?
I asked regarding a different case and I’ll ask again: “Which office does he go to to get his reputation back?”



And the award for worst moral panic of the month for September 2009 goes to…

By From http://www.imsurroundedbyidiots.com • Oct 2nd, 2009 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

…the Richmond Times-Dispatch for their coverage of the murders of four people in Farmville, Virginia.
On September 20, 2009, the Richmond Times-Dispatch ran a story with the headline “Police: Lyrics may have played role in Farmville slayings”:
Investigators are trying to determine whether a suspect’s fascination with violent rap lyrics fueled the killings of four people found […]