Civility
To paraphrase Thomas Hobbes – the 16th century English philosopher – this campaign has been nasty, brutish and long. Hobbes was speaking about what distinguished society from the state of nature; primarily a deliberate, dispassionate, and reasoned consensus called the social contract. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
'I believe there is only one choice'
The preamble to our Constitution, created by James Madison, adopted by convention of states in 1787: | 0 comments - ›› more ...
'Strongest reason not to vote for John McCain is his running mate selection'
Your Oct. 23 editorial was interesting, but I didn't entirely agree with it. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
'I am so proud of Barack Obama'
The crux of the editorial endorsing John McCain (Rappahannock News, Oct. 23) seems to be saying that McCain would be leading in the polls if it weren’t for the worldwide economic crash. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
'If you elect Obama, you will pay for everything you receive'
“A Republic, Madam, if you can keep it” (Ben Franklin, September 1787.) This is the government instituted in Philadelphia, which has allowed the United States to prosper beyond the imagination of any in the history of the world. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Woodville donor says his campaign contribution omitted
I have reason to contest the accuracy of an article on local contributions to the presidential candidates which appeared in the Oct. 23 Rappahannock News (reported by www.rappvoice.com.) | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Obama is 'a harbinger of society to come'
I have something in common with Barack Obama, and I am not speaking of political party preference. We both lived in Hawaii and we both graduated from Punahou School. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
First football game under stadium lights was 'awesome'
The first “Friday Night under the Lights Football” game for Rappahannock County High School was awesome. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
'It takes a community to pull off such great undertakings'
I would like to express my deepest and sincerest appreciation to all the sponsors who so generously gave their financial support and to the many others who so generously gave their time and talents to the inaugural Lucy Grace 5K Race: | 0 comments - ›› more ...
John McCain's Perfect Storm
Rarely in the more than 200 year history of this country and Rappahannock County have our people been tested by the remarkable coincidence of a sudden national economic collapse at the same moment in time as our election of a new president. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Father, son debate who should get Virginia's electoral votes
"I hope and pray that my Virginia will give her electoral college votes to a war hero' | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Giving her electoral votes to McCain is 'about the dumbest thing Virginia could do'
My father writes a good letter explaining the conventional wisdom of the American right. However, like all conventional wisdom, it is popularly-believed falsehood. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
'It’s important that we all take a stand for what we believe'
I have always considered myself to be a patriotic American, and I am truly worried about where our country is headed. As a licensed public school teacher, a business owner, and an enthusiastic volunteer, I have never tended to share my political views openly, but there is something happening in this country that needs to be addressed. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Rebuild America, not Iraq
When our Congressman Eric Cantor (R-Va.) cast his vote for war in Iraq, he wasn’t just voting for a conflict that has cost American lives and has made the country less secure | 0 comments - ›› more ...
'Someone feels the need to take down Obama for President signs '
We find it very sad and disheartening that someone out there feels the need to take down Obama for President signs around the county on Fodderstack Road, Harris Hollow and other locations. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
'Are you better off?'
Eight years of President Bush and his economic policies along with help from Rep. Eric Cantor have moved this country to the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
'Thanks to all who helped in this fundraiser'
The Flint Hill Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad and I would like to thank the band, North Sea Gas, and its manager, Linda Sylinski, for volunteering their time, talent and music for our Oct. 5 fundraiser. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
'I don't own a computer and I don't want one'
Sometimes one has to wonder about our better, bigger and improved system, made easier and faster by computer. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
'Listen to your constituents, not your party bosses'
I agree with Ron Maxwell’s call to oust Rep. Eric Cantor (Rappahannock News, Oct. 2) but we shouldn’t stop there. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
'Why elevate recreation over property in the first place?'
I am reacting to a study on hunting with hounds by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries . | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Castleton Residency artists put on 'stunning performance '
At a reception for the Fauquier Health Foundation at the Montpelier mansion on Oct. 4, the Young Artists of the Autumn 2008 Castleton Residency put on a stunning performance of music for some 150 guests. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Cantor ignores the voters
Even though Virginians of all political persuasion have been expressing themselves in no uncertain terms by up to 200 to one in phone calls and faxes to their congressional representatives, Rep. Eric Cantor (R-7th District) ignored their unequivocal pleas and voted for the Wall Street bailout. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
'A special thanks to our sponsors'
The Panther Classic was a huge success despite the gloomy forecast. The largest golf tournament turnout of 76 players showed up to play Saturday at Bowling Green North. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
'Thanks to all of the community'
Thank you, Rappahannock community, so much for all of your support for the Rappahannock seniors. | 0 comments - ›› more ...