Monthly Archives: November 2011
The Failure of Big-Time College Athletics
Absolute power corrupts. And absolute power corrupts absolutely. The foregoing statement originated to describe 19th century European despots. Their 21st century equivalents? I’ll let you draw your own conclusions. I’m not here to bash college sports. I love scholastic sports. … Continue reading → Continue reading
Senate Retreats to Mason Inn
It’s a cold day in Fairfax. The trees are bare. The campaign signs have been put away The Senate of Virginia is back together again for our annual briefing on state budget issues. This year’s edition is at the Mason Inn … Continue reading → Continue reading
Thank You Fairfax Voters
November 8, 2011 was a gorgeous day. There was not a cloud in the sky and the colors of fall were bright red and orange. In unrelated news, the voters returned me to the Senate with 59.8% of the vote. Let … Continue reading









