Nova Traffic and Politics
(Are cell phones as dangerous as TV ads?)
Ok, so I think I've decided that I will vote for Tim Kaine for governor of VA. Really, the three things that pushed me over the top were Jerry Kilgore's refusal to participate in debates including alternative and third-party candidates, Kilgore's really quite ridiculous claims that Kaine would raise the gas tax in the current economy (while it is probably true that Kaine supported such a move at some time in the past, the ads are an obvious attempt to scare people. And would it be bad to force people to consider alternative transportation options anyway?), and Kilgore's new TV spots celebrating the death penalty and equating Kaine to a Hitler supporter.
Kaine also put together a better plan for dealing with traffic in Nova, but I have to scratch my head at Kaine's new TV spot showing him discussing his plans while driving on the highway. I wonder how many traffic tie-ups have been caused by wrecks involving politicians filming TV ads while driving?!
What an attractive image of the week! (I'm flattered, but I also know that we can't compete with the cuteness level of Kona.)
On the NoVa political scene:
At least you didn't have to almost throw up as you voted for Bill Bell yesterday. (Don't hate me, Ev. You'd have to know about my other choices. I can't imagine what stories you would have about them in the Macaroni Grill take-out line. My goodness!) Miles, forget what I said the other day; I think you need to start with Mayor of Durham. I GUARANTEE that you could have won this year.
I haven't heard the Bill Bell stories, but I can imagine. I need a job to get some experience before the next election. Any ideas?
So Tim Kaine's your man? I was goin Kilgore... How about we just don't bother since we'll cancel each other out anyway. That way we save gas and help the environment.
jk
Give Russell Potts a vote! I like his stance on the issues that matter most.
elizabeth - you and dave are super cute on the image of the week!
Kelly, send me your email address! (The one I got from Evan bounced.) My email address is ehtefird@alumni.unc.edu