Needless to say, the thought of Republican congressmen asking a hard left site for access says all you need to know about how badly conservatives are trailing online right now despite certain people’s best efforts. Ahem.

Notwithstanding AP’s constant attempts to undermine the GOP…

I’m torn about this. On the one hand, I don’t want to carry water for the GOP by lending them Hot Air’s platform. On the other hand, instead of playing ball with the left-wing press by posting only to the sites they frequent, Republicans could force them to broaden the scope of the sites they read by giving exclusives to righty blogs. Exit question: What’s an insecure blogger to do?

Ummm… You’re already carrying water for the liberals, and when this site started, I remember a conservative-heavy presence that’s now “balanced” with constantly rabid anti-semetic remarks. Then again, what’s an insecure blogger on a (formerly) conservative blogsite to think?

Wow, that ditzy Greek skank and her jack-booted censor goons are soooooooo tolerant of contradictory opinions.

If all this spending really does come to pass, weather it works or not, Government will have the right to intrude on all aspects of life at some point. You could extend this to the GM/Chrysler Debacle (Sanctity of Contracts is a huge issue in and of itself, perhaps the largest I’ve seen so far. Perhaps Government will now dictate what car you drive, or if you drive at all). Supreme Court nominations (Rule of Law vs. Rule of Men. There’s a prime issue in and of itself again.). Socialized health care (a matter of life and death if there was one in a modern age). I could go on and on. There are plenty of examples (and I invite others to bring up as many as possible, as sort of a list of crimes against the Obama Administration–please link to or cite examples).

One thing we must keep note of is this: the Revolution began with a very small minority that was vocal enough on sound enough principles. We must find our principles and stand on them, or nothing else matters.

I’ve drawn a few, now lets get moving in that direction shall we?

That means focusing on the issues which unite us, and advancing them, while agreeing to disagree, as amicably as possible on all other issues.

Loxodonta on May 23, 2009 at 3:56 PM

Precisely.

I look at 1776 as a prime example. That’s where I do most of my thinking on the subject.

The colonies couldn’t agree on much. At some point, they couldn’t agree on unity to fight the British Empire.

But when push came to shove, they moved in the same direction and beat the Brits (granted, I seriously think that the entire American Revolution was an act of God, but that required effort on our part too).

The simplest way to put it Loxodonta is this: you have 13 individuals in an elevator. Are they necessarily a group?

Now halfway between floors the elevator stops. Are they a group now? Is that a guaranteed certainty? If they do become a group, what would they have to have done to become such?

By moving in the same direction.

Chaz706 on May 23, 2009 at 3:53 PM

That means focusing on the issues which unite us, and advancing them, while agreeing to disagree, as amicably as possible on all other issues.

Yes? No? Suggestions?

And just how do we individualists form into a mass movement?

That’s a tough one.

Loxodonta on May 23, 2009 at 1:15 PM

By moving in the same direction.

It can be useful, he said, as a way to turn the tables on Democrats who claim the Republicans aren’t offering any alternatives to their policy positions.

That would be a meaningful statement if the Democrats were making that claim in good faith. They aren’t. They don’t have to. There isn’t a news organization, besides Fox maybe, that even makes an effort to fact-check the Democrats’ assertions.

That was all I needed, and I never went back. Vicious, vile, mean, people post there, and Ariana is fine with that. She loves it. That in my opinion, taints her, as a reporter, and leaves her no credibility. Especially when a friend of mine went, and posted on the previous mentioned thread, and because of their conservative views, were banned.

Don’t feel insecure, Allah. Word is getting out. I’ve already invited many of my friends, to come here, and read. I’m sure they’d love to comment, but in time, I’m sure you’ll open that up again, and I’ll try and let them know, when you do.

Anyone, that wants to hang around, such a site, is welcome to, but I can’t stand all the ugly that goes on there.

Tough luck! If you want a monolithic viewpoint, try Hucakabee.com or RonPaul.com. Wherever Wise_Man’s gotten off too might work out OK, too.

FloatingRock on May 22, 2009 at 11:14 PM

That’s funny. Because you weren’t around here back when they had the Hot Air vid’s, MKH, KP, and other guest video bloggers. You weren’t around here when this place had some kick and took chances and went out onto the streets. Now, you are here and it’s nothing but atheist related posts and cop-hate videos and silly stuff that really has nothing to do with where we need to go from here and what we can do to get there. With the exception of a few posts now and then.

Yet, you’re content in being snarky and you tell me that if I want ‘monolithic’, I should go elsewhere. Funny, that. Because this site is more monolithic in its content and far more snarky now than it has ever been at any other time.

And just how do we individualists form into a mass movement?

That’s a tough one.

Loxodonta on May 23, 2009 at 1:15 PM

In a sense, it’s almost a contradiction in terms, isn’t it.

I believe you’re correct that there are a growing number of Democrats who are increasingly uneasy about the progressivist takeover of their party… and our country.

My hope is the electorate will realign as you suggest, into individualist versus collectivist camps.

petefrt on May 23, 2009 at 1:12 PM

And just how do we individualists form into a mass movement?

That’s a tough one.

There is some overlap between conservative, libertarian and traditional liberal views. …

If we are to make a conservative-libertarian alliance that can achieve a nationwide electoral victory based on unifying principles, there will be some screamers and bigots that come along for the ride. But there will also be people who might normally vote Democrat that are very worried about the current dangerous policies being pursued by that party. That may well include you or others like you.

Loxodonta on May 23, 2009 at 12:26 PM

Conservative, libertarian and traditional liberal views share the ideal of individualism and indiividual freedom/responsibility. As a libertarian-conservative, I consider classic liberals my ally (and progressives as my collectivist, totalitarian enemy). My hope is the electorate will realign as you suggest, into individualist versus collectivist camps.

I guess we’re a true minority in this new age.

AnninCA on May 23, 2009 at 1:00 PM

Yes, you are. I do appreciate your compassion for others that underlies much of you political ideology. I too feel very compassionate. The problem that traditional liberals and compassionate conservatives have is with pragmatism. The best compassion is done freely, person to person. When government does it, the compassion most often turns into a smothering blanket. Now, keep posting. You do stir things up!

I guess we’re a true minority in this new age.

Conservatives are divided between working conservatives who want the government to support the bill of rights and not soak them, and a group of wealthy conservatives who want the government to keep out of their money flow. The globalist conservatives and progressives despise the libertarian, religious worker conservatives. The wealthy elitist conservatives spend a lot of their energy and money trying to contain the ambitions of the other group.

A large part of commentary on the subsidized conservative web sites is spent beating up the base for not obeying. That discourages dialogue.

I don’t look at huffpro numbers as bad. A consistent enemy is easier to vanquish although it takes a healthy opponent. IMHO, the elitist/progressive movement has empowered liberals by wasting time trying to change conservatives into RINOs.

On the other hand, if you want some bucks right now, convert and go liberal. The money men in the RINO-RNC will do everything to keep a base-line conservative poor

Write your understanding of “progressive” as it appears yours is yet the naive traditional dictionary understanding, not acknowledging the American version of Marxism from the early 20th Century onward in politics.

Marxists hijacked language in order to use pretty words to cover ugly reality: it sells, and that is the prerequisite of propaganda.

AnninCA on May 23, 2009 at 11:06 AM

I post there. Don’t know why they let me. *haha

So far, there is no ideological litmus test at Hot Air for the right to post. That’s why. And I hope there never is such a test.

Maybe I’m good for stirring up postings, since I rarely agree with the “progressives.” It still rather galls me to see that they consider themselves that. They are as nasty as far-right types who compare everything they disagree with to Nazis.

You stay on topic and your posts are rational, at least so far. Perhaps I’m mistaken, but your views appear to be more aligned with traditional liberalism, which is far different than today’s brand.

There is some overlap between conservative, libertarian and traditional liberal views. Where we can be in alliance, you will make a good contribution. I hope you will seek opportunities for such agreements. But when you must disagree, please do. So far, I have read no nastiness from you. As long as this is the case, your disagreements will still be a contribution.

If we are to make a conservative-libertarian alliance that can achieve a nationwide electoral victory based on unifying principles, there will be some screamers and bigots that come along for the ride. But there will also be people who might normally vote Democrat that are very worried about the current dangerous policies being pursued by that party. That may well include you or others like you.

Of course, in response to your unusual views, you will be ignored, debated, or thrashed about and called a host of names. Just as is done between members of the various camps on the right. We are a such difficult bunch to herd. But as long as you continue to respond as a thoughtful lady with a different opinion, you will find a niche here. That’s my guess.

AnninCA on May 23, 2009 at 11:51 AM

Maybe this is the feedback they need? Maybe our brains are being picked :)