Okay, so I am planning on this being a blog about issues facing folks in my neck of the woods, but I've got to post this...
My daughter Olivia, who is 3 and a half, comes up to me and with the saddest look in her eyes says:
"I wan some food"
to which I reply, "Honey, you're going to bed in a few minutes".
She responds "I don have much food in my belly, jus a lil bit".
Needless to say she got a snack. My kids never cease to amaze me.
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Friday, September 26, 2008
Common Sense from the Commonwealth
Saw this over at RK. This is the type of common sense progressive leadership from Virginia that America is looking for! Perhaps we can view this as a recovery ladder rather than a bailout. Help + Accountability= Real Solutions!
http://www.raisingkaine.com/showDiary.do;jsessionid=88E0C3A5036557F34E3F6FFF836958C0?diaryId=16258
http://www.raisingkaine.com/showDiary.do;jsessionid=88E0C3A5036557F34E3F6FFF836958C0?diaryId=16258
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Upcoming Events
DEBATE WATCH PARTY!
Join us at Berkley's Grill in Madison Heights to watch SENATOR BARACK OBAMA and sen. mccain square off in their first debate!
Date: Friday, September 26
Time: 8:00 pm ‘til …
Location: Berkley's Grill 3620 S Amherst HwyMadison Heights, VA 24572
Hosts: Kira Thorien, Campaign for Change &Amherst County Democratic Committee
Contact: 540-322-9161 or 434-841-7420
Cash Bar and Full Menu will be available!
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GO BLUE VIRGINIA DINNER & RALLY
Lexington & Rockbridge Democratic Committees
Dinner-Music-Fiery Speeches
Tuesday October 7, 6-8 pm
Washington and Lee- Evans Dining Hall
$30.00 Adults, $10.00 Children Under Twelve
OR SPONSORSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE
Tickets available at Democratic Headquarters, 312 Main St. Lexington,
Mail P.O. Box 60 Lexington, VA 24450, or
AT DOOR
For more info call 540-464-DEMS
RSVP by October 1.
Join us at Berkley's Grill in Madison Heights to watch SENATOR BARACK OBAMA and sen. mccain square off in their first debate!
Date: Friday, September 26
Time: 8:00 pm ‘til …
Location: Berkley's Grill 3620 S Amherst HwyMadison Heights, VA 24572
Hosts: Kira Thorien, Campaign for Change &Amherst County Democratic Committee
Contact: 540-322-9161 or 434-841-7420
Cash Bar and Full Menu will be available!
------------------------------------------------------------
GO BLUE VIRGINIA DINNER & RALLY
Lexington & Rockbridge Democratic Committees
Dinner-Music-Fiery Speeches
Tuesday October 7, 6-8 pm
Washington and Lee- Evans Dining Hall
$30.00 Adults, $10.00 Children Under Twelve
OR SPONSORSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE
Tickets available at Democratic Headquarters, 312 Main St. Lexington,
Mail P.O. Box 60 Lexington, VA 24450, or
AT DOOR
For more info call 540-464-DEMS
RSVP by October 1.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
2200...
Conservatively...Twenty Two Hundred Dollars. If the Bush proposal moves forward as planned, my part, Jeff Price's part, is $2200.00. So is Laura Price's. And my three year old Olivia's. And Jackson who is now a little over 15 months old. As the head of my household, I could be responsible for nearly $10,000.00 of Wall Street's debt.
I'm a part of a small family business, the same type of business that has been struggling or going under for the past eight years. These are the same types of business that I would consider the backbone of America. When we've struggled, or have been in fear of going under, where has the government support been? It's like this, when our business goes under or we don't perform, we have to lay off employees, we close up shop, we repay debt, and often not only the business owner's family/home life suffers (many times irrevocably), but their employees, vendors, and other do as well. But we have to bear down and deal with this on our own. We don't get millions in compensation and then watch the company crash and burn.
I'm not an expert on the economy (sound familiar), but I like to think I have a little common sense. I'm not going to say we shouldn't bail them out. If the country can not be saved without a bailout, I'm willing to do my part. However, as a young man and small guy in rural america, I can't just cut a check for 10,000.00 without having some assurances, and knowing exactly where my money is going.
Now, there is a controversy over whether or not there will be a Presidential debate. Now, there is no denying who I am voting for in this election. My business literally can not afford more of the same. But, the American people deserve the opportunity to see both candidates on the same stage debating THIS issue. Both Senators Obama and McCain can spend Friday morning on the Senate floor, and they can get right back there on Saturday morning. But Friday night, we deserve to hear and see these men debate.
To our Representatives and Senators I must say: TAKE YOUR TIME. Ten Thousand Dollars (or even 2200) is real money to me. Be deliberate and represent our interests. That's what you are there for.
I'm a part of a small family business, the same type of business that has been struggling or going under for the past eight years. These are the same types of business that I would consider the backbone of America. When we've struggled, or have been in fear of going under, where has the government support been? It's like this, when our business goes under or we don't perform, we have to lay off employees, we close up shop, we repay debt, and often not only the business owner's family/home life suffers (many times irrevocably), but their employees, vendors, and other do as well. But we have to bear down and deal with this on our own. We don't get millions in compensation and then watch the company crash and burn.
I'm not an expert on the economy (sound familiar), but I like to think I have a little common sense. I'm not going to say we shouldn't bail them out. If the country can not be saved without a bailout, I'm willing to do my part. However, as a young man and small guy in rural america, I can't just cut a check for 10,000.00 without having some assurances, and knowing exactly where my money is going.
Now, there is a controversy over whether or not there will be a Presidential debate. Now, there is no denying who I am voting for in this election. My business literally can not afford more of the same. But, the American people deserve the opportunity to see both candidates on the same stage debating THIS issue. Both Senators Obama and McCain can spend Friday morning on the Senate floor, and they can get right back there on Saturday morning. But Friday night, we deserve to hear and see these men debate.
To our Representatives and Senators I must say: TAKE YOUR TIME. Ten Thousand Dollars (or even 2200) is real money to me. Be deliberate and represent our interests. That's what you are there for.
Monday, September 22, 2008
Welcome
Hi, and welcome to Jeff's Soap Box. I hope this blog will be a venue where folks from all over Central Virginia/Shenandoah Valley can come together and discuss the issues of the day and the issues that are important to them.
Jeff
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