Comment registration is now open closed
posted at 10:16 am on October 19, 2006 by Allahpundit
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It’s been months since the last grand opening and we wanted to give new readers an opportunity to join.
To trolls of all stripes (and that includes any “nuke Mecca” types on the right): please don’t waste our time or your own. Comments that violate our terms of use will be deleted immediately, shortly to be followed by your reg account.
To everyone else: welcome aboard! Click here to register.
Update: 9 p.m. — registration is now closed. Thanks and welcome to all our newbies.
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If you see three suspicious characters, watch out if one has a setting maul.
25or6to4 on October 19, 2006 at 11:59 AM
Allah, can we wish Mecca to get a Wal-Mart?
looking4statesmen on October 19, 2006 at 12:00 PM
Hi Everyone,
Glad to be here :-)
mothra on October 19, 2006 at 12:00 PM
He doesn’t like the South? How could anyone not like the South?
Esthier on October 19, 2006 at 12:00 PM
Hi everyone glad to join the fun. Love MM’s site and Hotair. I check in everyday to see what’s going on. Don’t forget to vote and make sure all friends and family vote also. Your vote is your voice and we must keep our country strong and safe.
Carolyn Mangum on October 19, 2006 at 12:00 PM
Finally registered! Woo-hoo! This is a great day!
chronicon on October 19, 2006 at 12:02 PM
Serial lurker….rare commenter….Hi all.
morningwood on October 19, 2006 at 12:03 PM
Greetings All! Thanks for the opportunity!.
sasmks on October 19, 2006 at 12:03 PM
Amen to that!
SouthernGent on October 19, 2006 at 12:04 PM
Hi peeps! I’ve been a regular commenter at AOSHQ for the past few months, but commenting on blogs is fairly new to me. Glad to have the opportunity to join the fun, here.
Nice Deb on October 19, 2006 at 12:05 PM
As a non-southerner, allow me to second that.
Amen to that!
EFG on October 19, 2006 at 12:06 PM
Greetings from one of the “sheeple” that live in Jesusland/Flyover Country. I am looking forward to taking the fight to the hate filled left. We’ve sat politely and taken your abuse for far too long. Time for some payback.
i_will_not_surrender on October 19, 2006 at 12:07 PM
LOL
I didn’t even know I was registered before, but now I can join the fun.
sbdivemaster on October 19, 2006 at 12:07 PM
OF course for hell to freeze over that would be the day that the KOS site or DU alows a rational person to register on their sites.
William Amos on October 19, 2006 at 12:07 PM
Well, I have been waiting for this moment for too long.
This is one of the greatest blog
Allah. I love you.
Michelle. I was in berkeley when you got attacked. Come back soon.
Great moment. From this moment, the firecrakers will roar around world creating an ensemble, which shall, heneceforth, proclaim, ” Freedom is Forever.” And in Allah name, we shall not submit.
Ouabam on October 19, 2006 at 12:07 PM
The exacta – LGF should to open the comment registration today too !
13times on October 19, 2006 at 12:09 PM
I’m in! I’m in! There is dancing in the streets!!
Proudandugly on October 19, 2006 at 12:09 PM
I’ve been waiting (and salivating) 3 months for this opportunity. Thanks for opening registration! Now, I can applaud the Boss’ great work and swoon publicly when Bethany visits.
AlexHamilton on October 19, 2006 at 12:09 PM
I’ve been reading this site for awhile now, and I’m very impressed. As a conservative and Christian, any opportunity to correspond with like-minded people is encouraging and stimulating. Thanks for the opening.
liberty on October 19, 2006 at 12:13 PM
There goes the neighborhood ;)
Greetings to all the new(er) folks.
Benaiah on October 19, 2006 at 12:14 PM
LGF hasn’t opened up registration. I just tried, couldn’t.
Been trying for years.
Ian on October 19, 2006 at 12:14 PM
Hey Nice Deb,
Welcome to the adult table.
mesablue on October 19, 2006 at 12:15 PM
OK, I’m in. You can close registration now!
Shy Guy on October 19, 2006 at 12:15 PM
Oho!!
Thank you for opening up your comment section. This political vblog site is #1. AP, I’ve been reading your posts since the “Allah is in the House” days.
CliffHanger on October 19, 2006 at 12:17 PM
Hi Michelle! Now that I’ve got my username registered I hope to comment from time to time. Keep up the good work.
Mahdi
Mahdi Al-Dajjal on October 19, 2006 at 12:22 PM
Hello. So glad to be registered. Thanks for the warm welcome (from most of you). I look forward to participating in the discussions. I love Hot Air and Michelle Malkin is outstanding. Until later, folks.
Rightgirl30 on October 19, 2006 at 12:22 PM
For all the newbies, from a proud Hot Air “plankowner”. With Feeling.
Kid from Brooklyn on October 19, 2006 at 12:23 PM
I heart Michelle!
IronDioPriest on October 19, 2006 at 12:23 PM
Sincere thanks to MM and HA. We are all in your debt.
infidel on October 19, 2006 at 12:23 PM
Yay for me.
maydox on October 19, 2006 at 12:24 PM
Newbies, welcome, one and all!
A few hints:
- Allahpundit is our deity and not our diety
- He’s also referred to as Allah or just AP
- Bryan and Ian are not Allahpundit, Allah or AP (always check who posted a thread)
- GregH and honora are the enduring liberals (there are a few milder ones who don’t like to ‘tango’ that much)
- honora likes originality and hates jackasses
- GreghH likes to appear, drop a one-liner ‘bomb’ and then disappear to watch. He’s very polite.
- The commenters who’re also bloggers are mostly the first to comment and are not as gentle with the authors or each other
- When clicking the submit button once, even if your comment doesn’t appear for a long time, don’t submit again. Most likely it will appear later.
- This “Basic HTML command” link helps a lot.
Veni. Vidi. Now, Vici!
Entelechy on October 19, 2006 at 12:24 PM
At last. I’ve been waiting for this for quite some time.
There is a lot of camaraderie (for the most part) between commenters and “management” (i.e. Allahpundit, Michelle, Bryan, etc.).
I look forward to adding my $0.02 to the discussions.
lordsquirrel on October 19, 2006 at 12:25 PM
“I attend a small mid-western university. I never thought this could happen to me, but…” Oh. Wrong letter.
Glad to see registration opened up again.
TABoLK on October 19, 2006 at 12:25 PM
Thanks for opening up the comments! I enjoy the site very much and look forward to reading in the future.
The Sandbox on October 19, 2006 at 12:26 PM
NEWIBIES
Now get over to the CNN/terrorist sniper video and make a difference!
labwrs on October 19, 2006 at 12:28 PM
Hi everyone. I’m a newbie! Permission to come aboard!
manzanita and sage on October 19, 2006 at 12:32 PM
Have you checked on weekends? Charles usually opens reg every other weekend or so. For a few hours anyway :)
m on October 19, 2006 at 12:33 PM
Hello, first time poster/long time reader. I’m looking forward to participating in the discussions here.
Matt Helm on October 19, 2006 at 12:34 PM
I’m in!! WooHoo!
mak on October 19, 2006 at 12:35 PM
This has been my first “stop” of the day every morning for months! Many thanks for letting us in!
bernzright777 on October 19, 2006 at 12:40 PM
Now I can share my superior intelligence and wit with the rest of the world. Now on to the poopy jokes.
richj on October 19, 2006 at 12:41 PM
count me in!
Tantalus on October 19, 2006 at 12:41 PM
Thank you, AP! And greetings from North Carolina, a valley of humility between two mountains of ego (sorry, all you commenters in Virginia and South Carolina).
MarineDad on October 19, 2006 at 12:42 PM
I signed up when HotAir just started. I haven’t posted lately, but I wanted to send out congrads on getting mentioned on Rush’s show yesterday. Michelle you are the best!
NavyWife on October 19, 2006 at 12:42 PM
Wheee!
When do I get my own video blog?;)
fishinabarrel on October 19, 2006 at 12:44 PM
Greetings from Big Sky Country.
This is a great site. Thanks Michelle, AP, Bryan & Ian!
Ramblinrog on October 19, 2006 at 12:44 PM
wooohoooo!
SnowKat on October 19, 2006 at 12:47 PM
Consider joining Ms. Malkin’s conservative group at YouTube.
caveatviator on October 19, 2006 at 12:48 PM
Huzzah! Though, knowing registration was closed in the first place would have saved me hours of searching for how to signup. ;) Good stuff here!
CorinthianJest on October 19, 2006 at 12:50 PM
Cant’ wait to see who we decimate next!!
Welcome, everyone!
pullingmyhairout on October 19, 2006 at 12:54 PM
After all those frustrating times when I wanted to comment and couldn’t, it’s great to finally be part of the group. Now if I just had something to say I’m sure you’d all be dazzled by my intelligence and wit. Or not. Just happy to be here, I guess.
karatecon on October 19, 2006 at 12:54 PM
Happy to see some of my fellow morons (an endearment) from AOSHQ
PattyAnn on October 19, 2006 at 12:56 PM
I knew I was out of the loop when even spurwing plover had registered and was posting here.
EF on October 19, 2006 at 12:56 PM
PattyAnn on October 19, 2006 at 12:58 PM
Hello there. It’s great to be able to comment. Thanks.
aengus on October 19, 2006 at 1:01 PM
Thank You for the opportunity to add my support.
Keep up the good fight Michelle.
KCtheKat on October 19, 2006 at 1:02 PM
hello to all,
I’ve greatly enjoyed reading Hot Air.
Michelle, AllahPundit, Bryan, et al, thanks for all you do.
mountainmanbob
mountainmanbob on October 19, 2006 at 1:03 PM
Thanks for opening up the comments.
Keep up the great work!
Torgo on October 19, 2006 at 1:03 PM
So is there some sort of strange initation right for newbs here? Been a lurker for a while and I really enjoy the site.
theovermind99 on October 19, 2006 at 1:03 PM
Thanks Michelle, Allah, and company. I am so glad that you are here. I am heartened in these dangerous times that not everyone has lost their minds and their guts. You guys say it like it is, and I hope to also contribute to the battle against world wide insanity (in my own small way) by lending support to you and being part of your growing list of posters/commenters here on HotAiR.
And thanks for the welcome from all the oldtimers here… From a NOOB, but not a complete boob.
Thanks again… Let’s Roll!
RalphyBoy on October 19, 2006 at 1:04 PM
I have been reading this site for months and now my children do also. My 3 year old grandson grooves to the music and then says with Michelle “on the front burner today”. Thanks for letting this Nana Newbie in!!
ChrisIansNana on October 19, 2006 at 1:05 PM
Just want to add my sincere THANKS for the opportunity — I’m a long-time regular lurker, and have drawn MUCH sustenance and strength from the wisdom and wit herein.
Michelle, HA, AP, et al do a consistently GREAT job, and deserve all kudos.
Thank you, Oh Wise Ones.
pda1415 on October 19, 2006 at 1:17 PM
Hey Mak, are you Max?
Nice Deb on October 19, 2006 at 1:18 PM
Woo HOO I’m in!
I was wondering…
Marty on October 19, 2006 at 1:19 PM
Testing, testing, 1, 2, 3… Is this thing on??
And that is the reason that I drop by several times a day. Besides, I already have a liberal brain as a door stop. I got it for free after the last democratic campaign worker came to my door to drop off bird cage liners. When I confronted him with the facts about McCaskill, it just jumped right outta his pointy little head.
MOMinuteman on October 19, 2006 at 1:19 PM
Still waiting……………
BacaDog on October 19, 2006 at 1:20 PM
PattyAnn:
We get to sit at “the adult table” now. Woohoo!
Nice Deb on October 19, 2006 at 1:21 PM
I can’t view your main pagenow since July, too bad. Since Microsoft stopped supporting win 98 in July , some flash player programs abend IE with win 98. I think it is deliberate policy.
So sites that are too fancy or “busy” I can’t use. Not until i replace my computer.
Often on the problem sites, I can view a subpage like this, but the main page I cannot access because it has some fancy media program that insists on loading and abending me.
But, I registered any way for when I get a new computer.
…
That’s one dream come true. Next to have a Big Mac at MacDonald’s in Baghdad and have a coffee at Starbucks in Mecca on a date with Debbie Schlussel , Michelle Malkin, Brigitte Gabriel and Ann Coulter.
Dreams can be trues, it can happen to youse.
max muller on October 19, 2006 at 1:23 PM
Another one here from the South. Oh great Allah, the goat’s tied up out back.
KelliD on October 19, 2006 at 1:23 PM
Thanks HA,AP and MM!! Greetings all, from the Big White Infidel in Manado, Indonesia!!
bigwhiteinfidel on October 19, 2006 at 1:24 PM
Thank You!
I now can chat with more of my own kind. It’s tough being a conservative in Massachusetts!
garetjax on October 19, 2006 at 1:26 PM
Deb, getting a wine glass was worth the effort :)
PattyAnn on October 19, 2006 at 1:26 PM
Wait!I forgot I can use Firefox.
Mien Furher I can Valk! (to the main page at least)
max muller on October 19, 2006 at 1:27 PM
Hey Folks. I was a lurker now I’m in the fray. I am a recovering Liberal. I was a Useful Idiot for The Lesbian Mafia. I thank all those on the vocal right for pointing me to the light and away from the dark and giving me cajones to speak truth to power. Really. Thank You M. Malkin and Company.
BRYHERB on October 19, 2006 at 1:27 PM
Now I know I am somebody.
Coyote D. on October 19, 2006 at 1:27 PM
Wow! Who let the dogs out? :oP
A friendly welcome to all. I have no doubt that your comments here will liven any, and all topics.
DannoJyd on October 19, 2006 at 1:30 PM
*wanders in, looks around*
oooh…. aaahh…. woooow…… sparkly…. eeeeeeeeeeeeee……
*stares at the ceiling*
shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinnnnnnnneeeeeeeeeyyyyyy!!!!
(Aren’t you glad they let me in? I promise many more enlightening posts just like this one in the future.)
Now, where’s the freakin’ preview button?! ;)
dead-duck on October 19, 2006 at 1:32 PM
yea At last I can join in! Love you guys Lets have fun :)
Gwillie on October 19, 2006 at 1:38 PM
Hello everyone. I am so glad to finally be a part of this community.
sophie on October 19, 2006 at 1:40 PM
Hasn’t the fair Bethany posted on Hotair earlier this week? We should be mindful not to overwork her so she doesn’t grace us with her presence any more. Remember quality over quanity.
theovermind99 on October 19, 2006 at 1:43 PM
Welcome aboard Newbies. The HA ship is unsinkable and the pearl of the fleet.
fogw on October 19, 2006 at 1:44 PM
Thanks AP and MM!
KennyB on October 19, 2006 at 1:45 PM
I have arrived….
WebMachiavelli on October 19, 2006 at 1:47 PM
BRYHERB said:
“.. speak truth to power..”
Speak truth to power? Over here, ya’ll – this one sounds suspicious!
AtomicAmish on October 19, 2006 at 1:48 PM
I’ve been waiting for this moment. Mwahahahaha!
Thanks for opening up registration :)
davalf on October 19, 2006 at 1:51 PM
From one of the “oldtimers” who REFUSES to admit it: Ralphyboy, this will get you spanked :)*lol*
labwrs on October 19, 2006 at 1:51 PM
Greetings from the land of Oz! (Kansas) Pant pant! I believe I made it in! Yayyyy!
I rushed after I read of all the door slamming…tighten the borders…
I do believe I may pass on the goat please? It will be served at the adult table??
Alilshy on October 19, 2006 at 1:52 PM
Thank you and hello from Mexifornia!
Long time reader of Ian and Political Teen/Expose The Left
Follower of MM from her first appearance on Dennis Miller.
Red-Ex on October 19, 2006 at 1:54 PM
Hmmmmmm. Could be something there Atomic. That’s exactly what Cynthia McKinney said in her concession speech recently. Better keep a close eye on this one……….
BacaDog on October 19, 2006 at 1:57 PM
Amish of the ever-changing modifiers, it may be this “davalf” that is suspicious..did ya hear that eveeel laugh?
PattyAnn on October 19, 2006 at 1:57 PM
Whoo-hoo!
Readymade on October 19, 2006 at 1:59 PM
Finally… greets to the excellent staff here, the other n00bs and the old-timers.
Ugly on October 19, 2006 at 2:01 PM
As Eeyore (of Winnie-the-Pooh fame) would say:
“Thanks for noticing me.”
CyberCipher on October 19, 2006 at 2:01 PM
Hello and I’m glad to be here… (tear)
Opinionnation on October 19, 2006 at 2:02 PM
It is good to be part of a sane community!
Romegrot on October 19, 2006 at 2:06 PM
Thanks for opening up registration! I’ve been reading Hot Air since its inception, and am looking forward to adding my two cents to this great site.
Lazarus on October 19, 2006 at 2:08 PM
193 comments? This thread isn’t THAT interesting!
Bob's Kid on October 19, 2006 at 2:14 PM
The good thing about registering on the first day was that there was none of that “first few posts” awkwardness that y’all are experiencing.
Glad I missed it, as I didn’t like junior high the first time I did it!
Bob's Kid on October 19, 2006 at 2:20 PM
Welcome newbies and glad you’re here. I ws lucky enough to get on when Ian came over. I had been lurking myself and hoping to be able to get to comment someday. It is a great site! Aloha from the wacky 50th State.
Catie96706 on October 19, 2006 at 2:21 PM
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