Ed Morrissey joins Hot Air; comment registration open; Update: comments closed
posted at 10:00 am on February 25, 2008 by Michelle
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Hot Air is proud to welcome blogger extraordinaire Ed Morrissey of Captain’s Quarters to the staff. He’ll start cross-posting here today and we’re opening up comment registration to help bring CQ members into the fold. (Update: comments now closed.) In the next few weeks, Ed will close down CQ and make Hot Air his exclusive home. (Update: Ed’s Hot Air e-mail address is ed@hotair.com)
Ed began blogging at Captain’s Quarters in 2003. During the past five years, his work has been published in the Washington Post, New York Post, New York Times, Weekly Standard, and other national publications. In 2007, Ed made the leap to full-time employment in New Media when he became political director for Blog Talk Radio. You can see all of his past work in the archives at Captain’s Quarters.
Ed has lived in Minnesota for more than ten years after leaving his native California. He and his wife have a son and daughter-in-law finishing their college education and a beautiful five-year-old granddaughter. He has a weekly radio show on Minnesota’s AM 1280 The Patriot every Saturday afternoon.
Ed has been a friend and kindred spirit since I entered the blogosphere. He brings keen political insights, boundless energy and optimism, and invaluable investigative skills/enterprise reporting to the team. His pioneering citizen journalism helped expose government corruption in Canada and brought down a rotten Canadian Liberal Party administration. He’s been the subject of moonbat cartoonist Ted Rall’s class bigotry and a target of Vanity Fair jerk James Wolcott’s snobbery. Ever the gentleman, Ed joked in response: “Success is when all the right people hate you.”
Hot Air now has two of the hardest working men in the blogosphere on board full-time– and one very lucky boss. As has been the case from launch, we’ll agree on many issues. But not all. We have an eclectic mix of conservative-to-libertarian perspectives, distinctive interests, life experiences, and styles. What unites Allah, Ed, and me: Hot Air’s company goal of informing, entertaining, and keeping you plugged in with piping hot blog commentary, headlines, political analysis, original reporting, video and other multimedia offerings all day, every day.
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Yoiks!!! And Away!!
machineghost on February 25, 2008 at 6:21 PM
Welcome aboard Capatin Ed. Thank God Allah’s [ oxymoronic :) ] not leaving. Best wishes and prayers to Bryan where ever he goes.
ChuckInHawaii on February 25, 2008 at 6:22 PM
Cap’n, I’ll follow you anywhere (even though I mostly lurk)!
Say, this ship is mighty spiffy, ain’t it? And the crew here to greet us is right nice.
Ought to make the change bearable.
leucanthemum on February 25, 2008 at 6:26 PM
WoW!!!
Breaking News!!!!!!
OMG!!
Didn’t see thing coming!
Welcome!
Chakra Hammer on February 25, 2008 at 6:28 PM
Thanks for the memories … hope this is good for you. :-)
RacerX on February 25, 2008 at 6:32 PM
I’ve been trying out my new sockpuppet on some of the other threads.
Does anyone know the optimum number of sockpuppets to have?
jaime on February 25, 2008 at 6:41 PM
welcome Ed
B.A. Moderate on February 25, 2008 at 6:46 PM
Is there an etiquette for that sort of thing?
Bradky on February 25, 2008 at 6:53 PM
Welcome aboard Captain Ed.
Fires1 on February 25, 2008 at 6:54 PM
Hey Chakra man, it is good news.
Just made HotAir that little more indispensible.
Pax americana on February 25, 2008 at 6:56 PM
Woo woot! Congrats Ed, Michelle and the rest of the Hot Air team.
I think we have a rival to the HuffPo.
David All on February 25, 2008 at 6:59 PM
Welcome Ed and welcome to me. I’ve been hoping to get registered to comment here since I started reading Hot Air 2 years ago.
GuitarPlayer52 on February 25, 2008 at 7:02 PM
Whoa…Captain Ed, welcome to HotAir….
doriangrey on February 25, 2008 at 7:05 PM
from HotAir’s practically nearly almost famous resident rock star and guitar virtuoso, I bid you welcome…
doriangrey on February 25, 2008 at 7:07 PM
Welcome Ed, from a regular reader of both, and an occasional commenter here. Your writings are very good, and you’re a great addition here!
bikermailman on February 25, 2008 at 7:07 PM
Welcome Captain Ed, you’re a great addition to Hot Air. Now I’m going to have to go direct to the Day by Day site for my daily humor check!
F111Otter on February 25, 2008 at 7:11 PM
I never miss visiting “The Captain’s Blog,” check in at least three times a week! Even though I disagree with him from time to time, He’s a tad bit more Middle of the Road than I and I would venture to guess you as well, Michelle, His blog is Damn good and for the most part Square on!
Oh well, we can’t all be Perfect!!:)
LOL
mike on February 25, 2008 at 7:21 PM
I been reading Captain EDs blog for a while now and he is one of the best thinker we conservative have. Hot Air is now going to be even Hotter
BroncosRock on February 25, 2008 at 7:34 PM
HA is one of the best blog sites around. Visit at least once a day. Looking forward to the changes.
joeyb1955 on February 25, 2008 at 7:36 PM
First off…Warmest welcome to Captain Ed and his readers/deck mates.
I was going to suggest a title of PoHA or FLoHA (Prez/First Lady of Hotair), however after I quick google search on those letters, I realized maybe that is not such a good idea.
Calling the boss “lazy”, in any language, will get a person banned.
F15Mech on February 25, 2008 at 7:42 PM
Welcome, Ed! I look forward to viewing your missives.
billjackson on February 25, 2008 at 7:47 PM
Awesome. Ed provided an invaluable service to my country with his Adscam coverage.
Now, there is little need to go elsewhere for news and opinion and so forth.
Krydor on February 25, 2008 at 7:49 PM
I’ll miss your blog Captain! Smooth sailing in your new place.
NavyWife on February 25, 2008 at 7:56 PM
Howdy, Cap’n!
Will we still have the way-cool Men of War to look at?
Peyton on February 25, 2008 at 7:58 PM
Ya don’t think Harald Hardada snuck back in do ya?
mimi1220 on February 25, 2008 at 8:06 PM
To all new Hot Airheads,and especially are newest C.O.
of the USS Hot Air Ed Morrissey.Welcome aboard and I hope
every one has an enjoyable cruise and pleasant journey
through disasters and the turbulent political waters!
canopfor on February 25, 2008 at 8:10 PM
wow… good stuff.
BadBrad on February 25, 2008 at 8:13 PM
I’ve been waiting for years to get on this board!
Thanks, Ed.
Stepan on February 25, 2008 at 8:18 PM
Okay Ed, I’ve finished moving.
Now, can I get my security deposit back?
Kidding aside, good luck!
Sailfish on February 25, 2008 at 8:22 PM
Welcome aboard, Captain!
For most of 2005 and 2006 CQ was part of my daily blog rotation, and it will be fantastic having Ed’s insights here at Hot Air.
Nice catch, Michelle!
Harpazo on February 25, 2008 at 8:24 PM
Best of luck here, Ed.
Formerly “Ron” at CQ, now….
The Good Doctor on February 25, 2008 at 8:25 PM
I don’t know, it’s my first one. But it seems that the whole point of a sockpuppet is “no etiquette whatsoever”. My sockpuppet can take the blame for all of my indecorous comments. I’m excited!
jaime on February 25, 2008 at 8:26 PM
Welcome Ed! “Are you ready for some football?!!! :)
political football that is….
What else can we do in the off season?…
AnthonyK on February 25, 2008 at 8:26 PM
This is good news!
Little Boomer on February 25, 2008 at 8:28 PM
I enjoyed Captain’s Quarters for years. Permission to board matey!
NortonPete on February 25, 2008 at 8:29 PM
Welcome Ed…
AnthonyK on February 25, 2008 at 8:30 PM
Welcome Ed. I cannot wait to see what happens next.
kahall on February 25, 2008 at 8:30 PM
As an avid reader of both Michelle and Capt Ed, I look forward to the results of this move. Certainly one less link to follow :-) The question for me, however, is what synergy will be created? Or does it matter?
And….please don’t drop the Day by Day cartoon!
mtngto on February 25, 2008 at 8:32 PM
Yeah? Well, what’s the Skipper’s position on Iphones?
lol
Welcome aboard.
TheSitRep on February 25, 2008 at 8:33 PM
Well, open registration and Captain Ed all in one day, mighty impressive.
jainphx on February 25, 2008 at 8:33 PM
What’s the deal is Tennille shipping over with ya?
TheSitRep on February 25, 2008 at 8:34 PM
Welcome aboard, Ed. I look forward to reading your stuff.
VinnyL on February 25, 2008 at 8:36 PM
Thank you! I’ve waited forever to be a poster on this site and so glad I go to it every day and got lucky today!
waterfall on February 25, 2008 at 8:51 PM
Congratulations on your [new] postion here on “HotAir”…
I sorta luved your olde Nort country “Eh yah” attitude…!
Olde Soldier sends…!
Olde dumbe asse sends…no recompense…!
NO quarter…!
No place…!
No time…?
jgocht@countryspeed.com
Dimb bulbs are prevelent amoungsts…us.
J_Gocht on February 25, 2008 at 8:56 PM
I’m a fan of CQ and HA so I’d just like to say hello, and thanks!
ChenZhen on February 25, 2008 at 8:59 PM
That would be sweet.
Maybe AP’s
Christmaswinter solstice present is a first step in that direction.F15Mech on February 25, 2008 at 9:04 PM
Great to have all of the best in one place.
Isn’t there a presidential candidate that would find this helpful? (i.e. Conservatives coming together?)
brainwizard73 on February 25, 2008 at 9:17 PM
Hey, how smart can he be if he moved from California to Minnesota?
Seriously, great choice, Michelle. We’re all looking forward to some serious ass-kicking.
CraigC on February 25, 2008 at 9:28 PM
Get your “kit” together…!
J_Gocht on February 25, 2008 at 9:46 PM
Welcome, Captain Ed. Hot Air is one of two blogs I read daily (can you guess the other one…hint: MM). Looking forward to reading you here.
WillD201 on February 25, 2008 at 9:47 PM
Welcome aboard my friend, looking forward to reading your posts.
Texas Homer on February 25, 2008 at 9:52 PM
Captain,
Afraid this means I’ll go from reading you daily to reading you when I remember to visit Hot Air as Corporate doesn’t block CQ, but do block Hot Air.
All the best,
Mija Cat
acat on February 25, 2008 at 9:54 PM
Seriously - now all we need is Dr. Rusty here too and I can cut my inter-site clicking down to next to nothing!!
SkinnerVic on February 25, 2008 at 9:58 PM
Captain’s Quarters and a cup of coffee First thing in the morning has been a steady routine. Now it will be hot coffee and Hot Air!
Best Wishes!
JFolger on February 25, 2008 at 9:59 PM
Welcome, Captain! What’s gonna happen with the Day by Day panel? Your site’s the only place I go daily that has it. Guess I could actually go to the real site.
Aristomenes on February 25, 2008 at 9:59 PM
Good deal! Welcome aboard Capatain.
Jim C
JimC99 on February 25, 2008 at 10:00 PM
Thanks for the invitation MM.Welcome Captain…good luck in you’re new position Bryan…without the one the other might not had happened and I would still be looking for the “magical portal” that is open registration.
raceroh on February 25, 2008 at 10:18 PM
May God bless Ed, and all who sail with him.
stackja1945 on February 25, 2008 at 10:21 PM
WELCOME CAPTAIN!!!!!!
beachkatie on February 25, 2008 at 10:36 PM
This certainly is great news, and thanks kindly for opening registration.
Tark on February 25, 2008 at 10:44 PM
There’s plenty to chew on that’s for sure. I like to chew them up, spit them out, then chew again. Of course we welcome you aboard!
SouthernGent on February 25, 2008 at 10:45 PM
Thanks for the open invite MM.Welcome Captain….good luck Bryan,without one the other might not had happened a d I would still be looking for that “magical portal” known as open registration.
raceroh on February 25, 2008 at 10:51 PM
Ahoy Mate. It will be weird not seeing you Captain’s Quarters, but it will be nice to see you here at Hot Air. Congratulations and keep them in line
stix1972 on February 25, 2008 at 11:00 PM
Greetings from La-la Land. Thanks Michelle for having another open registration as I missed it the last time. Looking forward to having some fun. Welcome Ed and good luck Bryan.
California Born on February 25, 2008 at 11:14 PM
Welcome Captain and CQ crew!
labrat on February 25, 2008 at 11:25 PM
First comment on HotAir…glad I was able to get on board!
Looking forward to Captain Ed…
The_Freeze on February 25, 2008 at 11:46 PM
Mt first comment at HotAir…glad I caught the open registration window.
Looking forward to seeing Captain Ed here.
The_Freeze on February 25, 2008 at 11:49 PM
Welcome aboard Captain!
Will you be having AP flogged on the quarterdeck at 4 bells? :)
(Just a little levity all, don’t get excited……. :) )
Bubba Redneck on February 25, 2008 at 11:52 PM
Welcome Captain Ed and all the new people. Good by and good luck Bryan, I will miss your wisdom.
xplodeit on February 25, 2008 at 11:54 PM
Testing…my first post at HA.
The_Freeze on February 25, 2008 at 11:54 PM
Glad you made the transition ED, look forward to your insight here and to have a forum that has a better handle on controlling the keyboard gadflies will only enhance your ability to sift through the business of the day!
Dean
Archdean on February 26, 2008 at 12:04 AM
welcome Capt
Coastian on February 26, 2008 at 12:37 AM
Great news, welcome Captain Ed! I can remove a bookmark for daily reads. Please don’t forget Chris Muir, and add Day by Day to Hot Air.
prototype on February 26, 2008 at 1:01 AM
Welcome Ed Morrissey.
Dave R. on February 26, 2008 at 1:15 AM
Grab the tiller and aim for the stars.
As the mentor of modern political analysis Eric Arthur Blair put it:
“Freedom is the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.”
profitsbeard on February 26, 2008 at 1:23 AM
Normally, I would jump for joy here.
However, mainstream media conglomeration and consolidation has not improved the content and quality of political debate in America. In fact, it has concentrated the power of MSM gatekeepers and silenced independent opinion, which is detrimental to a free society.
And served us with little but the same-o, same-o bland, reconstituted AP/Reuters/MSNBC pap.
While I respect and enjoy Michelle’s work, I sometimes disagree with parts of her news-management style (which is my right), but since she owns this blog, it is her “press” that we are talking about. And so I go along. The beauty of the blogosphere is that if I didn’t particularly like Michelle’s blogs (HA and MM), on any given day, I could read someone else’s.
Therefore, I demur, slightly, at the universal joy that Captain Ed is joining Hot Air; not at the improvements he will undoubtedly bring here, but at the loss of his own independent voice in an very widely read and respected blog.
I believe that one of the strengths of the New Media is that it isn’t the “old media”, not only in that it doesn’t share the old media’s liberal ideology, but in the fact that it is independent and not in lockstep with each other. Consolidation, I fear, brings to the “new media” some of the weaknesses of the old.
I have no doubt that the work product of the good Cap’n will continue to be of high quality, with tightly reasoned opinion, sourced and fact-checked reporting. That is in his nature.
And while I certainly do not begrudge Michelle a “blogosphere empire”, I want there to continue to exist smaller, independent, unique, voices.
The new media is the “Mouse that Roared,” and I’m afraid ‘We, the People’ might lose something important if it morphs into a mirror image (the right hand image) of the MSM.
It may not come to that; I may be all wrong. I sincerely hope I’m wrong.
Michelle is to be commended for striving to improve her product.
georgej on February 26, 2008 at 1:23 AM
First post here at Hot Air. I’ll be honest and say that I prefer Captain Ed’s writing style over Allah’s and Michelle’s, so this will increase my visiting to HA.
I’m glad you opened this place up so the CQ folks could join up.
OmegaPaladin on February 26, 2008 at 5:17 AM
Wow, do the horns and hide come with that bullshit? Step away from the pot vending machine.
If this site is too much of a meganormous media entity with only 3 journalists, then you should continue getting your news from bathroom walls.
It’s obvious to me that the HA staff works hard. I do not always agree with every post. But I appreciate about 99% of them. The line editing is fiendishly tight. The spin is highlighted and a balanced perspective is always considered.
I appreciate the tight-ship that’s being run at HotAir. I have no complaints about them getting by with a little help from their friends. And with friends like CQ, well ’nuff said.
Another step up for HotAir! Awesome.
The Race Card on February 26, 2008 at 6:03 AM
Welcome!!
szque267 on February 26, 2008 at 8:07 AM
Glad to have you on board, Captain! I look forward to your posts.
flutejpl on February 26, 2008 at 10:05 AM
Isn’t there some kind of anti-trust thingy that would stop all the best writers and brains ending up at the same place? [smiling…]
LaMonte on February 26, 2008 at 10:17 AM
Awesome.
I (heart) Hot Air.
Saltysam on February 26, 2008 at 10:38 AM
My biggest regret with this move comes because the Hot Air site is much more difficult to navigate than Captain’s Quarters, and its RSS feed is mostly useless (which would somewhat compensate for the first problem). I could look at my news aggregator (Newsgator) and see at a glance what the new stories on Captain’s Quarters would be. For Hot Air, however, there is nothing but (usually meaningless) headlines, together with a summary that simply says “read the story.”
I can’t find a way to simply read the blog here, and the home page only shows a fraction of what’s available.
Maybe I’m missing something (and who’s fault is that), but I foresee that most of Captain Ed’s work will be lost from view over here.
VG
Voiceguy on February 26, 2008 at 11:38 AM
Welcome to Hot Air, Cap’n. As a long dormant commentor/instigator at this site, it is a pleasure to have you aboard.
Ennuipundit on February 26, 2008 at 12:12 PM
Looking forward to the same good stuff, Captain. Best wishes.
Barnestormer on February 26, 2008 at 12:41 PM
1) I’m thrilled to join the HotAir community, thanks for the window to register.
2) It’s terrific to have the Capt’n at HotAir along with Allah, Michelle, et al.
Dave
daveinthevillage on February 26, 2008 at 1:13 PM
Oh. I didn’t realize I was already registered. :-)
With apologies to William Ernest Henley:
“It matters not how hot the air, How charged with punishments the blogroll, you are the master of your fate: You are the captain of your soul.”
Congratulations, Sir. I hope the new, larger ship will attract even more passengers eager for you to steer us to safe harbor.
sissywillis on February 26, 2008 at 1:35 PM
The Race Card: “Wow, do the horns and hide come with that bullshit?…If this site is too much of a meganormous media entity with only 3 journalists, then you should continue getting your news from bathroom walls.”
You’re entitle to your opinion (full of it as it is), and I’m entitled to mine.
That’s what makes Freedom of Speech such a great thing.
georgej on February 26, 2008 at 2:01 PM
This commenting here is TRUE Freedom! ha! Does anyone here also have ability to post on LGF?
kirkill on February 26, 2008 at 2:23 PM
Hallelujiah!! I’m in!
charlie36r on February 26, 2008 at 3:07 PM
That’s pretty hardcore..
I love the Captain’s Quarters, this is turing out to be quite a coup!
saus on February 26, 2008 at 4:28 PM
I doubt Hot Air + Ed will be as good as Hot Air & CQ were when they were separate.
Baraka on February 26, 2008 at 9:17 PM
Welcome Ed. Looking forward to reading you here at Hot Air!
4shoes on February 26, 2008 at 10:30 PM
Looking forward to reading you Ed. Welcome!
RobertCSampson on February 26, 2008 at 11:20 PM
I approve.
argos on February 27, 2008 at 11:16 AM
I will make the move with the Captain, and look forward to the expanded offerings of Hot Air.
UreyP3 on February 27, 2008 at 12:14 PM
Bien venue, Edouard.
jeanie on February 27, 2008 at 2:24 PM
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