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In reply to the discussion: Virginia will eliminate a state holiday honoring Lee and Jackson, replaced by Election Day holiday [View all]crickets
(25,968 posts)41. Agreed! nt
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Virginia will eliminate a state holiday honoring Lee and Jackson, replaced by Election Day holiday [View all]
Dennis Donovan
Feb 2020
OP
The north also had Thomas and Sheridan. Both were as important as Grant and Sherman. nt
Blue_true
Feb 2020
#72
I'm all for a "Donald J. Trump Memorial Urinal" in all federal government building restrooms.
Brother Mythos
Feb 2020
#67
In 2017 and 2019, we came (to the pollls), we saw (GOP evil), we conquered (the VA gov't)
lagomorph777
Feb 2020
#17
"In its place, the House bill proposed that the state replace it with Election Day, the first Tuesda
spooky3
Feb 2020
#6
If Virginia doesn't have early voting, it will get it now that democrats control things.
Blue_true
Feb 2020
#76
As a Virginian, it makes me proud that the Democratic majority is righting numerous wrongs
Nitram
Feb 2020
#22
Va Senate passed a bill allowing for damage insurance instead of security deposit
underpants
Feb 2020
#29
How patriotic! No more celebrating traitor generals who killed US soldiers to protect slavery!
SunSeeker
Feb 2020
#55
To quell the outrage they should rename it "Extra Day Off During Hunting Season Day."
dameatball
Feb 2020
#64
I understand. The post was not about "good hunters" just a jab at those who would be
dameatball
Feb 2020
#81
We've had many steps backward under traitortrump. This is a nice step forward
amuse bouche
Feb 2020
#68
Those who say there is no difference between democrats and republicans in the modern era,
Blue_true
Feb 2020
#70
Republican business owners can still give their employees a paid holiday for Lee/Jackson.
keithbvadu2
Feb 2020
#78