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Traffic reporter fail in Fredericksburg

Mar 2, 2010 3:26pm

95 South was even more of a parking lot than normal today. I heard the traffic report on two local radio station at around 5:15 PM – 5:25 PM. The stations were 93.3 (WFLS) and 104.5. Both traffic reporters reported that all lanes were open on 95 S near Fredericksburg,...

Equal time for the first born

Mar 1, 2010 9:54am

Since I mentioned his sister’s birthday last month I should probably point out that he turned 16 yesterday. He spent the day fencing, followed by dinner at Buffalo Wild Wings, and cake and presents at home. He got the board game Axis & Allies (why yes, I did pick it...

The PetSmart overcharge scam

Feb 27, 2010 3:29pm

Last night we ran into Petsmart. After I paid (with a check card) I realized that they did not give me the sale price on one of the products that I purchased. I was overcharged by $2. When I pointed this out to the cashier she called for a price...

New Flash: A Killer Whale kills somebody

Feb 25, 2010 6:51am

I took this picture back in November on our trip to FL. I think it is Dawn Brancheau, the women that was killed by an Orca at Sea World yesterday. My caption is definitely less funny now than it was 3 months ago – but I have this thing about...

Pretend Christians

Feb 24, 2010 7:59pm

In Texas, you have to pretend you are Christian if you want your neighbors to allow their children to play with your children. But remember, it’s free thinking liberals that are intolerant....

Virginia – all for guns and guns for all

Feb 23, 2010 8:36pm

With a new Republican governor in office the legislative body in VA didn’t waste any time paying back the NRA for all their help getting him into office in the first place. It’s funny how anti-government Republicans get all in favor of government activism when they are in charge. Let’s take...

Disabled Kids are God’s way of saying “Bad Parent.”

Feb 21, 2010 3:15pm

I don’t make this stuff up folks. State Delegate Bob Marshall of Manassas says disabled children are God’s punishment to women who have aborted their first pregnancy Even if you believe that, how much of an asshole do you have to be to say it out loud? “The number of children who are...

Homeschooling exploding among Muslims

Feb 21, 2010 2:06pm

Yes, the Washington Post really did use that line in the article. Otherwise, the article follows the standard press template for a homeschooling article. Picture of kids studying at kitchen table – check. (It’s in the photo gallery that accompanies the article.) Discussion of socialization issues – check Legos worked into story –...

Budget cut idea for Virginia – Eliminate the 12th grade

Feb 16, 2010 9:37am

Hey, they might try it in Utah. Yes, some brain dead conservative legislator in Utah really suggested that the state reduce its budget deficit by eliminating the 12th grade. He has since back tracked and suggested that 12th grade be optional for kids that have completed the graduation requirements. That actually...

Del. Mark Cole (R-Fredericksburg) wants to save you from the Antichrist

Feb 11, 2010 10:09am

The VA government can’t seem to figure out how to operate a snow plow, but they have your back should Lucifer show up with ideas of tagging you with The Mark of the Beast. Del. Mark L. Cole (R-Fredericksburg), the bill’s sponsor, said that privacy issues are the chief concern...