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NightTwister Thursday, January 1st at 12:41PM EST (link)Get Connected in Colorado.
No doubt all that and it's free???
RottDawg Thursday, January 1st at 12:54PM EST (link)What a deal! Good Luck with this Eric and RedState!
Man is not free unless government is limited.
Ronald Reagan
You also get an Official patch to wear on your Camo's..
$peciallist Thursday, January 1st at 1:02PM EST (link)Forgot to add that
Erick Erickson Thursday, January 1st at 1:08PM EST (link)I do love that graphic.
Who will stand on either hand and keep this bridge with me?
5!
$peciallist Thursday, January 1st at 1:09PM EST (link)thanks
Signed up and.......
Kenny Solomon Thursday, January 1st at 1:12PM EST (link)If you want patches, t-shirts, other merch made, I’ve got a bunch of places to work with ….. let me know.
Cheers !
Of course you can have my guns……. Bullets first.
I didn’t say rounds, shells or magazines……
I said bullets first.
Anti-Inauguration Parties!
tsquare Thursday, January 1st at 1:05PM EST (link)We should, as a part of Red State local hold local Anti-Inauguration Parties… even if it’s only a couple of us in a bar… A GREAT REASON to get together and drink
Good idea, tsquare. And I'm almost certain
janis Thursday, January 1st at 1:08PM EST (link)that we will have many, many reasons to drink over the next few years.
If we can still afford it. Fortunately, I live in an area that still produces moonshine. If ya’ll start running short, just give me a holler.
I'm a-hollerin' !!!
Kenny Solomon Thursday, January 1st at 1:15PM EST (link)J/K…. I’ve got a nice stock of Crown Royal Cask 16 and Famous Grouse Gold Reserve at my disposal.
Of course you can have my guns……. Bullets first.
I didn’t say rounds, shells or magazines……
I said bullets first.
Well if you hear a knock at your door, Kenny, it'll be
janis Thursday, January 1st at 1:17PM EST (link)all of us come to wish you a Happy New Year! We’ll bring the chips.
Signed Up
George Claghorn Thursday, January 1st at 1:49PM EST (link)Woo hoo! Thanks, Erick.
“Victory comes, though we know not when. We must be happy warriors until the end.
For those of you who struggle with what goes on, who see retreat and capitulation, and who feel like not just your political opponents, but those who hold dear all those things you hold as blasphemous — be cheerful. Be happy. Victory is already yours.
You must just have the courage to not get discouraged and have the will to fight on.” – Erick Erickson at RightOnline
I'm in. And our favorite ex-RedStater
Brian Simpson Thursday, January 1st at 6:14PM EST (link)Tommy Christopher has continued with his obsession of the site.
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Important principles may and must be inflexible. ~ Abraham Lincoln
How to handle Tommy Christopher
George Claghorn Thursday, January 1st at 6:18PM EST (link)1) Moe/Neil can get the IP address he used to register for RS.
2) Use an HTACCESS rule that displays a short note telling him to kindly [Expletive] Off every time he tries to come here.
3) Have the note redirect to the RNC contribution website.
“Victory comes, though we know not when. We must be happy warriors until the end.
For those of you who struggle with what goes on, who see retreat and capitulation, and who feel like not just your political opponents, but those who hold dear all those things you hold as blasphemous — be cheerful. Be happy. Victory is already yours.
You must just have the courage to not get discouraged and have the will to fight on.” – Erick Erickson at RightOnline
Actually George
Brian Simpson Thursday, January 1st at 6:25PM EST (link)I know what you are referring to, but I’m actually a seasoned expert in how to handle Tommy Christopher.
Let’s just say that math isn’t his <a href=”http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Unusable-Signal/2008/11/01/Unusable-Signal-Tommy-Christopher-and-Caleb-Howe”strong suit (skip to the part where we actually get into health care and enjoy the shellacking).
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Darnit, I miss Markdown
Brian Simpson Thursday, January 1st at 6:26PM EST (link)Corrected link
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I think you're the only one
Neil Stevens Thursday, January 1st at 6:46PM EST (link)Judging by the constant complaints I got about Markdown anyway
Want to run for conservatives? Give.
There Is No Crisis
I'm okay with that
Brian Simpson Thursday, January 1st at 6:52PM EST (link)I actually got quite good with it, especially since it’s an option for both blogs and comments over at The Minority Report.
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I love Markdown
Erick Erickson Thursday, January 1st at 10:34PM EST (link)Wish we’d install that WPMU Markdown plugin.
Who will stand on either hand and keep this bridge with me?
Or some similar WYSIWYG plugin
bs Thursday, January 1st at 10:39PM EST (link)But I suspect Neil is not enthralled with such things. In fact, I wouldn’t be surprised to see the editor switch to vi some day…
Decorum is fo’ suckas
5
Neil Stevens Thursday, January 1st at 10:54PM EST (link)I do intend to get the same editor for comments that we have for posts, though.
Want to run for conservatives? Give.
There Is No Crisis
Ooooh! There's a WPMU Markdown plugin? -nt-
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Ooooh! Sounds shiny. (nt)
George Claghorn Friday, January 2nd at 11:26AM EST (link)“Victory comes, though we know not when. We must be happy warriors until the end.
For those of you who struggle with what goes on, who see retreat and capitulation, and who feel like not just your political opponents, but those who hold dear all those things you hold as blasphemous — be cheerful. Be happy. Victory is already yours.
You must just have the courage to not get discouraged and have the will to fight on.” – Erick Erickson at RightOnline
Tommy Christopher responded to your comment
George Claghorn Thursday, January 1st at 7:24PM EST (link)Here it is in all its raw filth:
Notice he didn’t have the courage to come over to RS and call you out about this on your own turf. What a pansy.
“Victory comes, though we know not when. We must be happy warriors until the end.
For those of you who struggle with what goes on, who see retreat and capitulation, and who feel like not just your political opponents, but those who hold dear all those things you hold as blasphemous — be cheerful. Be happy. Victory is already yours.
You must just have the courage to not get discouraged and have the will to fight on.” – Erick Erickson at RightOnline
I have tears in my eyes!
Brian Simpson Thursday, January 1st at 9:09PM EST (link)He really just said “good, substantive post”! That’s rich.
I’m going to echo Alan’s comment over there:
How typical indeed.
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George misquoted me - I don't do "Your mother" jokes
TommyXtopher Friday, January 2nd at 9:21AM EST (link)Simpson,
are you seriously calling ME petty? This is a good, substantive post. Granted, I wasn’t reading RedState before Erick decided to start in on me, but that’s the only cause-and-effect here. I’m happy as a not-fired clam about all of this.
still traffic whoring, Tommy?
Streiff Friday, January 2nd at 9:25AM EST (link)not very manly. But, then again, any asshat who’d misrepresent his own identity to get in a question on conference call would never be expected to show manly behavior.
“A man does what he can and endures what he must.”
Hi, jungjurks.
Moe Lane Friday, January 2nd at 9:35AM EST (link)Second time isn’t the charm.
Alas, we ban on sight for fibbing and duplicate accounts; but maybe Erick will take pity on you, and reverse your banning.
Check out my new blog at http://moelane.com/.
http://twitter.com/moelane
My (blogging-related) wish list.
What a lovely way to start my day, seeing Tommy-boy
janis Friday, January 2nd at 9:48AM EST (link)get the blamming he so richly deserved. What a shame, Tommy, to have it confirmed for the entire blogosphere that you are just plain stupid.
Ta ta, Tommy.
George Claghorn Friday, January 2nd at 11:25AM EST (link)Don’t let the door hit you.
“Victory comes, though we know not when. We must be happy warriors until the end.
For those of you who struggle with what goes on, who see retreat and capitulation, and who feel like not just your political opponents, but those who hold dear all those things you hold as blasphemous — be cheerful. Be happy. Victory is already yours.
You must just have the courage to not get discouraged and have the will to fight on.” – Erick Erickson at RightOnline
That's an exact quote.
George Claghorn Friday, January 2nd at 11:24AM EST (link)I am NOT misquoting you. YOU left the comment on YOUR blog post.
Don’t insult your own intelligence.
“Victory comes, though we know not when. We must be happy warriors until the end.
For those of you who struggle with what goes on, who see retreat and capitulation, and who feel like not just your political opponents, but those who hold dear all those things you hold as blasphemous — be cheerful. Be happy. Victory is already yours.
You must just have the courage to not get discouraged and have the will to fight on.” – Erick Erickson at RightOnline
Brian is too modest to mention that he has told TC
streetwise Thursday, January 1st at 9:17PM EST (link)to, er, *uck off, on the air!
And, yes, the concept of imputed income and offsetting tax credits appears to be too much for Tommy, poor thing.
Good!
George Claghorn Thursday, January 1st at 10:10PM EST (link)Brian, you are my idol.
“Victory comes, though we know not when. We must be happy warriors until the end.
For those of you who struggle with what goes on, who see retreat and capitulation, and who feel like not just your political opponents, but those who hold dear all those things you hold as blasphemous — be cheerful. Be happy. Victory is already yours.
You must just have the courage to not get discouraged and have the will to fight on.” – Erick Erickson at RightOnline
I think he's worth nothing more than ignoring him
Erick Erickson Thursday, January 1st at 10:36PM EST (link)Seriously. He’s apparently saying he never came over here until after I started in on him?
How the hell did he know about my post on that song then? And he’s admitted to multiple accounts over here.
The guy sounds like a pathological nut job.
Also, he strikes me as the type of unstable sort that wants his name in lights. I suggest not mentioning his name. It’ll piss him off more.
Who will stand on either hand and keep this bridge with me?
Tommy has known about RS for a while..
$peciallist Thursday, January 1st at 10:47PM EST (link)How long has he been doing ‘Unusually circular arguments Signals’ with caleb?……..at least that long
Tommy give New Meaning to the Term
Patricia_C Friday, January 2nd at 9:33AM EST (link)“Attention Deficit Disorder”
I guess this is what happens when you spend your whole life… (ahem)… not “getting any”…
“Even when you fall on your face, you’re still moving forward.”
Tommy is a devotee of the principle "there's no such thing as bad publicity", so
streetwise Friday, January 2nd at 10:50AM EST (link)his hit-producing foray on RS is entirely explainable.
If you want to drive him into an incoherent frenzy, just question the divinity of The One. You will have him frothing at the mouth in no time.
If you want to know what the Fuss is about...tune in
$peciallist Friday, January 2nd at 10:52AM EST (link)http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Unusable-Signal/2009/01/03/Unusable-Signal-RedState-Super-Special
[You'd think that they'd take a hint.]
Tommy Christopher Friday, January 2nd at 8:19PM EST (link)[Seriously, folks: let us know when the retreads show up. - Moe Lane]
Just how many accounts do you have, Tommy?
janis Friday, January 2nd at 8:23PM EST (link)And do you always make it a point to hang around where you are neither wanted nor respected?
He's a legend in his own mind. .nt.
NightTwister Friday, January 2nd at 8:25PM EST (link)Get Connected in Colorado.
Particularly if he thinks that RedState is languishing withou
janis Friday, January 2nd at 8:30PM EST (link)the “traffic” he thinks he’s responsible for.
Should I use my mailing address or my street address Erick?
Attack Mode Friday, January 2nd at 11:23AM EST (link)Vermont sucks…no mail delivery where I live, P.O. Boxes only.
“Land of the Free and Home of da Whopper” Peter Griffin…Family Guy
conform and celebrate diversity….or else!!!
Steel-Belted Radial Right Winger
“I’ll create 5 million jobs from out of unicorn farts and pixie dust” Justatron paraphrasing Obamessiah…yes I love it that much.
City is more important
Erick Erickson Friday, January 2nd at 11:31AM EST (link)So use the PO Box.
Who will stand on either hand and keep this bridge with me?
10th Amendment
DerKrieger Friday, January 2nd at 12:20PM EST (link)Erick,
I’d like to hear more about 10th Amendment issues. I’m a big believer in Federalism and believe it can be effectively used to break the power of Liberalism b/c its harder to fight 50 battles in 50 state capitols than one in DC. We’d all, Liberals and Conservatives, be better off under a federal system.
Walter Williams wrote a great piece earlier this year, http://townhall.com/columnists/WalterEWilliams/2008/07/16/oklahoma_rebellion about the efforts of Rep. Charles Key of the OK state legislature to pass a 10th amendment bill and the precedent it could set. After reading Dr. Williams’ article I wrote Rep. Key to get the draft of his bill to share with my state rep here in Arkansas. He obliged and also placed me on a 10th amendment mailing list. Last week I received an update on his efforts I’d like to share. However it came as a pdf attachment on Ok legislature letterhead. If you’re interested I can send it to you.
And on the technical side can you not allow the “Leave a Comment” window to be seen if a user is not logged in? I always assume I’m logged in and when I hit submit I get an error message telling me to log in first.
“In questions of power, let no more be heard of confidence in man, but bind him down from mischief by the chains of the Constitution.” - Thomas Jefferson
“I cannot undertake to lay my finger on that article of the Constitution which granted a right to Congress of expending, on objects of benevolence (OBAMACARE – mine), the money of their constituents.” – James Madison
Erick, the date changed on the link to this post.
Brian Hibbert Friday, January 2nd at 10:31PM EST (link)Along with the problem of the changing quote marks, the hrefs in the pastable code point to http://www.redstate.com/erick/2009/01/01/redstate-in-2009/
causing a “not found” when clicking the link.
I assume you wanted it to point to this post which is now:
http://www.redstate.com/erick/2009/01/02/redstate-in-2009/
You might want to update the code for others to paste.
Socialism doesn’t work. It looks nice on paper, but it’s been tried and it’s failed miserably every time (usually accompanied by widespread death and suffering).
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Erick, Today I started the Wheels Turning in....
Wubbies World Saturday, January 3rd at 4:52PM EST (link)… in South Dakota. I have exchanged several e-mails this morning with conservative contacts that I have here in the state. On January 13th the Governor will deliver the state of the state address and open the legislative session.
I will be talking with a conservative state rep and having dinner with another group of conservatives. I am working on talking with a conservative state senator too that I have met previously, but one hurdle at a time. I have told them what I envision and they want to introduce me to some people who can be of help.
We may be a Red State here in South Dakota, but we have a blue delegation in Washington. It is time to fix that.
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10ksnooker Saturday, January 3rd at 6:11PM EST (link)People understand the extent of the leftists propaganda network on the Internet. For every major subject of political importance, you will find a left wing propaganda website that broadcasts the daily propaganda message about that subject to the leftists nuts. That message gets then carried and depositied on practically every major forum out there.
That’s what we are up against … A propaganda networ and organization, backed by billions of dollars and woven into everything of political importance to the left.
What's the trick with the code?
Erick Brockway Saturday, January 3rd at 6:41PM EST (link)Shows up in my sig sans logo. Pasted as-is into sig area.
Note to lefties;
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Ronald Reagan
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bs Saturday, January 3rd at 6:59PM EST (link)here
Decorum is fo’ suckas
LOL, ok
Erick Brockway Saturday, January 3rd at 7:32PM EST (link)Pasted the whole thing into First Page and saw the difference in the quotes. Slanted instead of straight.
Gotta be straight.
You know, I even read that post you sent me to, spaced it totally.
Note to lefties;
“Don’t be afraid to see what you see.”
Ronald Reagan
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I would have thrown a million Arabs on the fire to defeat Bush. Sunday, January 4th at 4:07PM EST (link)[You can get the t-shirt here. Even fascist militarist chickenhawkers like brook_guitar@yahoo.com . - Moe Lane]
Oh look, an ***hole.
Tbone Sunday, January 4th at 4:13PM EST (link)nt
Envisioning when all that is Left is the Right.
Still looking for the form
olsmithie Wednesday, January 14th at 11:09PM EST (link)you mention on the diary.
What am I missing?
Regards
I guess scripts are off for you, Olsmithie
Erick Erickson Wednesday, January 14th at 11:13PM EST (link)So go here:
https://redstate.kimbia.com/states
Who will stand on either hand and keep this bridge with me?
You are correct, sir
olsmithie Wednesday, January 14th at 11:25PM EST (link)and darn, there are ads on this site too!
Will modify my scriptblocker to “allow all” on Redstate.
The only website permitted to do that on my network!
Thank!
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