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posted at 7:00 am on August 25, 2008 by Allahpundit
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The conventions are here and e-mailers are clamoring to comment, so now’s your chance. Sign into the thread below and follow the WordPress registration steps — after reading our terms of use, of course. If your comments don’t appear immediately, please be patient. It takes time to process them at first. They’ll be there eventually.
Michelle will be in and around Denver this week, Ed will be live on the scene in Minneapolis starting next Monday, and I’ll be posting only the choicest robot-related viral videos, so there should be plenty to comment on. Enjoy, and welcome!
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Hi all, a noob here saying “thanks for openingup the door!”
While I am a “noob” here, I have been debating the non-religious and Liberals for over a decade. On sites (first one I debated at was over ten years ago [Discovery Channel]) that started out as forum discussions on Space Battles and the like. I have since progressed to blogging, starting out on MySpace, and ending over at Blogspot. I also dabble a bit in Wine, Beer, Cheese and Health.
This all being said (really a way to increase traffic at my sites), I am much happier to comment here than over at LGF, even though I enjoy their input I enjoy the worldview here a bit more.
PapaGiorgio
papa_giorgio on August 25, 2008 at 12:08 PM
Aloha, E Komo Mai!
Kini on August 25, 2008 at 12:09 PM
The time between the conventions seems like a good time to set up an “Exile a Troll” thread. I nominate alphie.
Right_of_Attila on August 25, 2008 at 12:09 PM
LOL, this place is now getting as crazy as Little Green Footballs. Welcome to all of the newbies.
Shouldn’t the new people here get a nickname like the little lizards at lgf get?
Del Dolemonte on August 25, 2008 at 12:10 PM
Yeah, and the collie recently registered over at MM, so we get to enjoy the canine wisdom over there too!
backwoods conservative on August 25, 2008 at 12:11 PM
Has anyone notified RedPill that comment registration is open again?
Ars Moriendi on August 25, 2008 at 12:11 PM
I have nothing constructive to add at this point.
HarryCallahan on August 25, 2008 at 12:11 PM
Good morning, Kini – - I noticed alphie kept you all up last night.
Rick on August 25, 2008 at 12:12 PM
awesome! glad to be here.
thedude on August 25, 2008 at 12:12 PM
Thank you for opening registration. Glad to be on board.
NoamSayin on August 25, 2008 at 12:13 PM
Hey Harry, do you feel lucky?
backwoods conservative on August 25, 2008 at 12:16 PM
I disagree with some of what you say, but you are not a Troll.
I nominate Alphie and Freevillage to go under the banhammer- thay are just trolls, and contribute nothing meaningful.
pseudonominus on August 25, 2008 at 12:16 PM
…TESTING…
I’m in…FINALLY! (<- that sounded quite trollish actually, though)
An t-Oibriche Criosdail on August 25, 2008 at 12:16 PM
Great site! Jim
jimboslice on August 25, 2008 at 12:19 PM
Glad to be on board. I always read HotAir first to see what is going on. Will feel honored to add my two cents.
greenacres on August 25, 2008 at 12:19 PM
Speaking of trolls, maybe I should continue to contribute in the threads on a continual basis. It appears that every time I leave the threads for awhile a bunch of trolls show up. Somehow they know.
Weebork on August 25, 2008 at 12:19 PM
Other then the trolls.
Welcome all Newbies! Enjoy the show.
upinak on August 25, 2008 at 12:19 PM
I don’t think more than 5 people have ever been banned. I do recall some pure all-caps spammers who got nailed, but past them, the ban hammer collects a great deal of dust.
MadisonConservative on August 25, 2008 at 12:20 PM
You forgot DAVE! I think you know who I am talking about.
upinak on August 25, 2008 at 12:21 PM
AP-Admins – I am already registered and can make comments at work, but although registered with a new password (twice) i can no longer log in and comment from my home computer.
Its prolly some intarwebs demon chewing on the insides of my home rig, but I appeal for wisdom and help. In the past my registration worked just as well for home as work, but now only my work computer recognizes my login.
Thots please?
Mike D. on August 25, 2008 at 12:22 PM
Been here for a few months now Madi, and I remember about 3.
upinak on August 25, 2008 at 12:23 PM
*smack*
RushBaby on August 25, 2008 at 12:24 PM
Perhaps there are more about….and we might make a pie! Pass the napkins please…..
Rovin on August 25, 2008 at 12:25 PM
test
scrubjay on August 25, 2008 at 12:26 PM
LMAO!
Ok, now lets get’em!
upinak on August 25, 2008 at 12:26 PM
Woo Hoo! I’m in! My life is complete!
DailyTrackingPoll on August 25, 2008 at 12:26 PM
Here is a list of everyone who has been banned from HotAir and the reasons.
Ars Moriendi on August 25, 2008 at 12:27 PM
lol! Sorry, I’ve never heard him called anything other than “Ward Churchill.”
Connie on August 25, 2008 at 12:32 PM
Damm*t! I can’t believe I fell for that…
Aggie85 on August 25, 2008 at 12:32 PM
Thanks for opening the gate, gentlemen.
Mr. D on August 25, 2008 at 12:32 PM
Great site. Happy to be aboard.
banshee on August 25, 2008 at 12:33 PM
Best place I found so far, moves fast.
LGF just runs fewer new stories per day (Give me content filler! pleads AP) and Charles spends so much time tinkering with his beloved code that his site is slower than cr#p.
Drudge is going down the tubes.
pseudonominus on August 25, 2008 at 12:33 PM
Thank you for opening up comment registration again! Have been paitently awaiting this since Ed moved to this site! =)
HouseHold6 on August 25, 2008 at 12:33 PM
I sometimes feel bad for poor alphie. I don’t know if alphie really believes what alphie posts or if alphie is just doing so just to get attention and comments. alphie certainly cannot keep on topic.
If you are new to registration Rick. Welcome aboard! And have at em!
Kini on August 25, 2008 at 12:34 PM
I discovered this site not long ago and quickly added it to my daily reads. Thanks for giving us all the opportunity to join the discussion!
RobDS84 on August 25, 2008 at 12:34 PM
You ol’ SOB! You done “RickRoll’D” me!
You magnificent bastard!
Over.
1GooDDaDDy on August 25, 2008 at 12:35 PM
There’s what’ll get ya banned, right there.
Not that I fell for it in any way, of course.
TexasDan on August 25, 2008 at 12:36 PM
It’s a good thing, and a sign of real liberalism and progress, freedom in other words, and so different from the lefite sites, including CNN, where bannings, comment screenings/closings are de rigueur.
Welcome to all.
Please note – this is how ‘liberal’ and ‘progressive’ from the left is spelled correctly (always with a single quote around them).
Also note that AllahPundit is a deity, and not a diety. Never forget the former.
Entelechy on August 25, 2008 at 12:36 PM
Sometimes that happens to me. Cleaning Cookies, Cache etc doesn’t help. I at time have to erase everything off my computer.. link wise and favorite wise, do a complete scanning wipe and then it works.
Good luck!
upinak on August 25, 2008 at 12:37 PM
There’s another, but as the one I’d nominate still has most people fooled, I won’t mention who it is. heh…
Connie on August 25, 2008 at 12:38 PM
I’ve usually (back in the CQ days, at least) referred to Ward Churchill as the Wooden Indian. Whatever happened to the goofball?
Is he now keeping a DNC hack job with David Gergen and Marvin Kalb over at the Kennedy School of Gummint (@ Hah-vahd)?
viking01 on August 25, 2008 at 12:38 PM
Regardless of if Hot Air registration is open, everyone is welcome to participate in the chat room for the Ed Morissey Show. To participate, you register at ustream.tv
Hope to see you there!
Weebork on August 25, 2008 at 12:38 PM
Actually, diety is correct, if used as the original Latin for “Wearer of the bag”.
MadisonConservative on August 25, 2008 at 12:39 PM
Saying a trolls name is like saying beetlejuice. Only problem is we can’t get rid of it. It is like gum on the sole of your shoe.
upinak on August 25, 2008 at 12:40 PM
PinkyBigglesworth? Are you still out there?
My collie says:
CyberCipher on August 25, 2008 at 12:43 PM
Hello, everybody.
For my first comment I have a question:
How does the Obama campaign explain the choice of Biden to Hillary’s supporters? The biggest criticism Obama used against Hillary during the primaries was that she initially voted for the iraq War. Did not Biden also cast his vote for the Iraq War?
jay12 on August 25, 2008 at 12:45 PM
The Inquisition had the right idea. Fire purges uncleanliness.
Troll bbq?
Weebork on August 25, 2008 at 12:45 PM
Rick Astley (sp?) was an HA commenter? And he was the only one banned, because he sings schmaltz-pop in real life?
Uh oh. Better keep my own head down myself then. :P
An t-Oibriche Criosdail on August 25, 2008 at 12:47 PM
Well, Howdy there. Finally, after what, three years? I get to comment and I don’t have anything to say.
xbradtc on August 25, 2008 at 12:47 PM
Naa they are stringy and taste like someone forgot to take off the silver lining.
upinak on August 25, 2008 at 12:47 PM
Welcome newcomers. Please use a coaster under your drinks. This isn’t a mouth-breathing moron blog. We have some class.
KelliD on August 25, 2008 at 12:48 PM
I like the trolls. They give me something to do when there’s nothing to watch on TV.
Anna on August 25, 2008 at 12:49 PM
Not if you cook em slow and use lots of BBQ sauce.
KelliD on August 25, 2008 at 12:49 PM
“Connie on August 25, 2008 at 12:32 PM”
oh, no worries then! iirc, iowahawk bestowed that moniker upon him years ago and i adopted it …
Buckaroo on August 25, 2008 at 12:50 PM
Newbies.
Welcome all. Even our new troll friends.
I’m in charge of distributing the “duct tape” here at HA, to wrap around your heads as to help keep it from exploding after reading some of the comments from our ‘progressive’ friends here, and after hearing/reading about some of the looniness that the ‘left’ is spouting out there in the world today. Feel free to ask for extra rolls if needed, during the next few days while the Dhems. have their fun.
I’ve got pallets full.
Over.
1GooDDaDDy on August 25, 2008 at 12:51 PM
Ha! I never said eat them, just singe around the edges. Give them something legitimate to cry about! :)
Weebork on August 25, 2008 at 12:51 PM
Yer collie is cute, smart most of the time, but not brilliant. My shelties are sending him a message to shape up, and they’re not the smartest in the shed.
Entelechy on August 25, 2008 at 12:51 PM
I kind of miss arguing with honora.
Rick on August 25, 2008 at 12:52 PM
LOL Kelli and Anna,
Trolls are ok… and even better when you point out the truth! VEG!
upinak on August 25, 2008 at 12:56 PM
Apparently, I missed this “Pinky”.
On an unrelated note, “Pinky” used to be the name of a demon in one of those childhood violent video games called “Doom”. It kinda looked like a shaved gorilla.
Weebork on August 25, 2008 at 12:58 PM
Man, honora, she’s been gone for ages! And Pinky. So, any bets what Red Pill’s new handle is?
Anna on August 25, 2008 at 12:58 PM
WooHoo!! I’m in! Hopefully in future I’ll have something a little more constructive to add, but now is the time for celebration!
kellyjane on August 25, 2008 at 12:59 PM
oh, and mighty admins, THANKS! I CAN comment in headlines now too!
/BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Buckaroo on August 25, 2008 at 12:59 PM
This seems like an early Christmas Present !!
defendfaithandfamily on August 25, 2008 at 12:59 PM
Welcome everyone!
keepinitreal on August 25, 2008 at 1:00 PM
So, any bets what Red Pill’s new handle is?
Erythrobolus would suit.
viking01 on August 25, 2008 at 1:01 PM
I believe that is true. But the O needs a attack dog and Biden fits the suits. But like O’s foreign policy experience, which is nada, Biden is seen as strong in that area. Strong and Wrong most if not all of the time that is.
Kini on August 25, 2008 at 1:03 PM
Popcorn is your friend.
hillbillyjim on August 25, 2008 at 1:03 PM
Former lizard checking in (Got tired of the segregated water fountains and lunch counters at LGF). Been lurking here for a month, and glad to have a chance to sound my chime.
-TMK
TMK on August 25, 2008 at 1:04 PM
Thanks for opening registration to us newbies
Hazard on August 25, 2008 at 1:04 PM
Alright… let’s see if this thing works.
stevieray on August 25, 2008 at 1:05 PM
hi hot air people
lacerta on August 25, 2008 at 1:05 PM
Many thanks to HotAir for opening the registration.
cryptojunkie on August 25, 2008 at 1:05 PM
Hello everyone,
I am here to talk about the great love Americans and Europeans feel for each other.
GermanAtheist on August 25, 2008 at 1:06 PM
Thank you for opening up the airwaves for us newbie’s I’ve been a reader forever and was upset I never regestered before but woohoo I got in this time!
tee866 on August 25, 2008 at 1:07 PM
Okay. Oaky. So Pinky was vulgar and crass — and admittedly, those were his better qualities. He made me laugh though.
My collie says:
Man’s best friend, huh? Anybody ever tell you that you can choose your political affiliations, but ya’ can’t choose your relatives?
My collie says:
CyberCipher on August 25, 2008 at 1:07 PM
“Did not Biden also cast his vote for the Iraq War?”
iirc, he did indeed vote for use of force. some dem spinner on cnn fri. eve. attempted to explain this away in the following manner — “but he’s been one of the harshest critics of the war ever since so it’s ok!”
/so that’s what desperation sounds like …
Buckaroo on August 25, 2008 at 1:08 PM
Man, honora, she’s been gone for ages! And Pinky. So, any bets what Red Pill’s new handle is?
Anna on August 25, 2008 at 12:58 PM
Oh no! You don’t think he’ll sneak back in, do you? I guess we’ll know soon enough.
As for alphie, some are saying he’s the Mr. Hyde to Allah’s Dr. Jekyll. Not that I’m suggesting such a thing. It’s just, you know … talk
Rod on August 25, 2008 at 1:09 PM
huh? I like the sound of french women’s voices…but I don’t think europeans like americans at all.
right4life on August 25, 2008 at 1:10 PM
Hope your collie doesn’t mind, but I just tossed his name in for VP in the Lieberman thread. : )
Anna on August 25, 2008 at 1:10 PM
Please don’t tell me someone with the name “AlphieFan” has joined us.
“Freevillage” is actually helpful (if you will) in that he probably represents, broadly speaking, a Russian nationalist point of view on matters.
And my guess is that we’ll be discussing Russian foreign policy alot over the coming months.
If you can hold your nose while typing, he’s someone to occasionally read and (very) occasionally exchange thoughts with.
SteveMG on August 25, 2008 at 1:10 PM
That should prove to be interesting, to say the least.
Rod on August 25, 2008 at 1:11 PM
THANK YOU HOTAIR !!!!!!!!!!!!
This is a great day! I have been so envious of all those allowed to comment here. You guys are great and have provided great insight, and humor. I hope I can live up to being a part of this crowd!
Big soggy hugs from Fay soaked South!
freeus on August 25, 2008 at 1:11 PM
This should be fun, welcome everyone……….
Seven Percent Solution on August 25, 2008 at 1:12 PM
freevillage imo is little more than a putin shill who thinks life was much better in the days of the ussr …
/jus’ sayin’ …
Buckaroo on August 25, 2008 at 1:13 PM
He’s my favorite, I miss him dearly. St. Olaf and apaclyps are but shadows of Red Pill (although I like them too).
So, I registered my husband, but he won’t be able to sign in until he gets off work. Is there any time limit to when he has to sign in, or is it go to go as long as he gets the email?
Anna on August 25, 2008 at 1:13 PM
Praise be to Allah! I’m IN!!!
waterhouse on August 25, 2008 at 1:14 PM
Welcome. I’ll pass on the hug.
Rod on August 25, 2008 at 1:14 PM
Thanks for opening up comments! The comments I read here are the best I have read on any site, and make me laugh out loud on most occasions.
I hope I can add a small bit to the discussion.
Thanks again!
lukespapa on August 25, 2008 at 1:14 PM
Just registered after lurking for a long time.
4k78 on August 25, 2008 at 1:16 PM
Sweet! I was wondering if I would ever have a chance to post on here, unlike Lucianne.com, which seems to have been closed to new registrants since sometime in the Carter administration.
Thank you for opening registration!
SpiritOf76 on August 25, 2008 at 1:16 PM
Just call me Lamb Chop.
waterhouse on August 25, 2008 at 1:17 PM
Miss honora? Sorry. That would be like saying that I miss having a severe case of an STD.
My collie says:
Humility, collie. Hot dogging like Usain Bolt is unbecoming conduct for a canine.
CyberCipher on August 25, 2008 at 1:17 PM
Aweswomely awesome. Now for the latest atheism thread…
ToddW on August 25, 2008 at 1:18 PM
Great…first comment I make and I have a misspelling. Great things to come.
ToddW on August 25, 2008 at 1:19 PM
If that was a typo, it was perfect. Biden needs to fill both suits because one is definitely empty.
Connie on August 25, 2008 at 1:19 PM
Thanks for opening up registration.I’ve been lurking here for a long time and am looking forward to being able to throw in my two cents.
Blue_State_Blues on August 25, 2008 at 1:19 PM
This is awesome, thanks for opening up registration.
Cr4sh Dummy on August 25, 2008 at 1:20 PM
Thanks for the opportunity to make a fool of mysel… errr, join the community!
:)
ExUrbanKevin on August 25, 2008 at 1:22 PM
I’m sure Allah would note a time limit in the registration Email but even so, I would think he has at least 24 hours to confirm.
As for Red Pill, with respect for your missing him, I don’t.
Rod on August 25, 2008 at 1:23 PM
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