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Holy Shhhh… Bubble Blog Is Back

The Future of Housing!The wonderful folks at the Cville Bubble Blog have returned to answer a few questions for us, and like Rosanne Barr singing the national anthem, a gaggle of sorority girls trying to hit the high note in “Living on a Prayer”, or Nickelback anywhere, things don’t sound very good.  You may remember the last interview cVillain did with them over a year ago.   A lot has happened in the real estate world since then, so I thought we could all stand for some updates.

Going through a roller coaster of answers, on topics such as BLOWmont, shrinkwrapping buildings, and getting out of town while you can, the Bubblers take us on a trip that doesn’t sound like too much fun.  Like a road trip to Minnesota with that flatulent uncle… a few high points, but generally unpleasant with no end in sight.  We asked:

1. Last time, you wrote, “The C’ville Bubble has burst.” Are we still bursting (in free fall) or are we anywhere close to being done (leveling off and stabilizing)? »Read More

Snark The Vote

With just under a week left to go before election day in Virginia (November 3), many local publications have put out voter guides/election previews.  And if there’s one thing cVillain does well, it’s put out.

But since we don’t do politics around here, I’ll just point you to other sites if you want serious coverage:

So now that all that is covered, we here at cVillain can get down to the important stuff.   We must get Scowly on the news.  Here’s the scenario: David Toscano is the delegate for the 57th district (covering Charlottesville and some of Albemarle County).  He’s basically running unopposed.  He’s going to win a walk.  Two years ago he won with 98.34% of the vote.  Well, we can make Scowly the second place finisher.  Vote however you like for Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General, and City Council/Board of Supervisors.  Then, simply write-in “Scowly” for delegate.  Toscano will still win in a landslide, but we might just get enough votes to cause a slight ripple. 

And at least we’ll be having fun.  I mean, who are we, Fails Church?

So who’s with me???  Yeeeeaargh!  Scowly for Delegate!  FREEEEEEEDOM! 

[Photo credit: Theresa Thompson]

FFA XXXV: The People’s Revolution Edition

No embedded anythings. Have at it, folks!