Video: Michelle on conservative grassroots activism at the Right Online conference
posted at 3:33 pm on August 15, 2009 by Allahpundit
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She’s greeted with a standing ovation but exits to an even bigger one, and you’ll soon see why. It’s always fun to watch the boss at red-meat events like this, as she palpably enjoys them and the crowd palpably enjoys her. In this case, she offers what’s actually a perfect counterpoint to the nutroots conference going on across town in Pittsburgh: It’s a tribute not to the right’s organization but to the lack thereof, with individuals massing at town halls to form a movement that the left can only grasp through a collectivist prism like astroturfing. Like she says, the hapless Republican leadership wishes it was as effective. As for the surging righty blogosphere, she’s too modest to note her own role in its success — but I’m not!
The video that she mentions of her appearance on “The View” is here and Patterico’s post about the fake doctor at Sheila Jackson-Lee’s town hall is here, although I imagine most of you have seen both already. This is 16 minutes but well worth the time. If you can’t spare it for both clips, watch the second, as she finishes big.
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I somehow doubt Lib343 was one of them.
Disturb the Universe on August 15, 2009 at 5:36 PM
343: “My… brain…. hurts”!
ppaint on August 15, 2009 at 5:38 PM
True, just saying they were still confused hours later…maybe…
Jeff2161 on August 15, 2009 at 5:40 PM
And, the sound quality was poor…
Jeff2161 on August 15, 2009 at 5:41 PM
nothing she said makes sense
liberal343 on August 15, 2009 at 3:40 PM
She was speaking english but maybe you can find it with subtitles . What language do you understand ?
liberdadereigns on August 15, 2009 at 5:45 PM
Magnificent Michelle rocks and rolls once again. Wish I could’ve been there live, but it’s also fun to watch your kids as they watch you give a standing O to your iPhone… and wonder whether Dad’s finally lost it.
Thanks, Michelle, for… being.
TXUS on August 15, 2009 at 5:48 PM
Michelle is by far the highlight so far, with Ed a solid second…
Jeff2161 on August 15, 2009 at 5:53 PM
Yo Jeff2161 –
No special equipment HERE and the sound quality was CRYSTAL clear. You might check your audio settings, speakers, or sound card………
Katfish on August 15, 2009 at 5:56 PM
Watched online streaming, maybe thats it. Everything else comes through crystal clear.
Jeff2161 on August 15, 2009 at 6:02 PM
Wait, wait..not so fast. The dear troll may be able to pull something of substance out of its anus.
unwashed minion on August 15, 2009 at 6:05 PM
Chaos always wins because it’s better organized.
Murphy9 on August 15, 2009 at 6:12 PM
Outstanding, Michelle. We have nothing to apologize for. Ever!
Gilda on August 15, 2009 at 6:12 PM
The first thing that hit me was…I was proud her. Proud that she represents my values, proud of what she said, how she said it and what she stands for.
Then I thought, is there anyone on the left that is really proud of their representatives? Do any of them really have principles or a concept of individual freedom? Michelle has always been about the people, not the party. The liberals are about the government and surrendering to collective thought.
Thanks Michelle, is was a wonderful speech.
Hongqi on August 15, 2009 at 6:39 PM
God Bless Michelle Malkin!!
DeathB4Tyranny on August 15, 2009 at 6:52 PM
Great job, Michelle!
Tennman on August 15, 2009 at 7:04 PM
Home Run! Michelle should be the head of the RNC! Start the petition now!
Rndguy on August 15, 2009 at 7:12 PM
I notice Michelle does not need a teleprompter. Does that mean she does not need to be told what to say?
allrsn on August 15, 2009 at 7:13 PM
Teh swoon
- The Cat
MirCat on August 15, 2009 at 7:31 PM
Thanks Mr. Pundit. This surly old curmudgeon was moved to tears at the end.
Nice work Ms. Malkin.
Skandia Recluse on August 15, 2009 at 7:44 PM
Keep the heat on the enemy Michelle Malkin. This is a battle for America and all that is good.
The Females conservatives are doing all the heavy lifting—taking the right fight to the left. Hey GOP insiders, you might want to chime in before the end of the millennium.
Geochelone on August 15, 2009 at 7:53 PM
There must be some way to clone Sarah Palin and Michelle Malkin. Liz Cheney should be cloned also.
Geochelone on August 15, 2009 at 7:56 PM
These here clips make me happy…
Nothing to Apologize for!!
Not now; not ever!!
theblackcommenter on August 15, 2009 at 8:08 PM
Such passion and clarity. That was awesome.
conservative pilgrim on August 15, 2009 at 8:23 PM
Saw this on Chow ,
GROSS ALERT
http://vache.tumblr.com/post/150531006
macncheez on August 15, 2009 at 9:07 PM
God I love that woman!
Tony737 on August 15, 2009 at 9:09 PM
If only the conservative/Republican men had the guts of Sarah Palin, Michelle Malkin, Ann Coulter, Michelle Bachman, Laura Ingraham, Tammy Bruce, Liz Chaney, etc.
Percy_Peabody on August 15, 2009 at 9:30 PM
interesting crowd – old, white people. Probably reflects the majority of the people who are commenting here.
iggya on August 15, 2009 at 9:39 PM
Another outstanding performance by Michelle.
I saw her on the 4th of July and she was every bit as good.
Anders on August 15, 2009 at 9:41 PM
trollish!
massrighty on August 15, 2009 at 9:43 PM
So the movement consists of old white people as I conclude from what I see. Very scary and very illuminating. Its always astoundig to see that clichees are sometimes reflecting the reality.
iggya on August 15, 2009 at 9:53 PM
Great job MM. You looked to be moved to tears with passion.
I’m as pleasantly surprised as you are how this stuff is going down.
I never in my wildest imagination thought that such a well oiled machine would have trouble getting health care reform passed. They wanted it to be completely passed by NOW.
I think your blog has won the argument. It’s amazing. As powerful as they are, they can’t win with a flawed argument. I really can’t believe it.
I’m glad, our nation will be better off for it. . . but it is amazing.
I laugh when I think my comments here might have any influence on anything other than my waste of time. . . but maybe it’s like the pebble in the pond creating ripples that become crashing tsunami’s when speaking truth to power.
Well done MM, and thank you for giving me a platform to speak.
ThackerAgency on August 15, 2009 at 9:59 PM
is it possible that you guys censor comments?
iggya on August 15, 2009 at 10:01 PM
she is awesome
iggya on August 15, 2009 at 10:17 PM
Was there ever a reason given why Michelle moved to Denver? Was it for security of the family?
wepeople on August 15, 2009 at 10:20 PM
Terrific as always MM. the libtards days are numbered- stay vigilant and safe. God Bless you and your family.
Keep up the fight America. :)
hawkman on August 15, 2009 at 10:29 PM
Wooohooo all these great pictures of Michelle…Thanks!!
dec5 on August 15, 2009 at 11:04 PM
Thank God for people such as Ms. Malkin. You make me want to write the White House right now and ask to be put on their enemies’ list.
doufree on August 15, 2009 at 11:33 PM
Michelle Malkin is awesome.
I’m reading her book now. It is superb.
justltl on August 16, 2009 at 12:01 AM
Here’s the takehome quote which we are sending to others with a link to this post:
Thanks again Michelle.
Christian Conservative on August 16, 2009 at 12:18 AM
Troll.
Fighton03 on August 16, 2009 at 12:50 AM
Michelle is awesome. God bless you and rock on.
bessex on August 16, 2009 at 1:23 AM
I bought Michelle’s book yesterday at Barnes and Noble who finally got it in. So far a great expose. Close to 300 pages of gutter politics and corruption in less than six months…I’m wondering if Michelle plans on making this an eight volume series until he is voted out in 2012? Just asking, cause we ain’t seen nothing yet. Great Job, Boss!!!
adamsmith on August 16, 2009 at 6:54 AM
Well, then, why are you here? Why are you on her site, if what she says is incomprehensible to you? I don’t go to democratic underground, daily kos or listen to anything Huffington has to say, because I consider it mindless, brainless drivel, the vast majority of the time. Hence, I don’t frequent their sites. I can’t even think of the last time I saw one of their sites. It was probably following a link from here, detailing their pathetic personal attacks against peoples’ families and children, which is typical of people like yourself. However, I am not a lurker or frequenter of those sites. If you can’t understand what’s going on, if it’s too far above your head, then just leave, and don’t come back. Simple as that. I’m sure the Internet’s big enough to have plenty of other places for you to look at. Everybody else here, it seems, is intelligent enough to understand it, and that’s why we’re here. You lack that intellectual capacity, and if you don’t have it now, chances are you probably never will. Do everyone, including yourself a favor, and go someplace else. I’m sure the daily kooks would love to have you. Their lowbrow discussions are probably more up your alley, anyway, right?
Virus-X on August 16, 2009 at 7:19 AM
Virus-X on August 16, 2009 at 7:19 AM
Nicely stated…
Keemo on August 16, 2009 at 9:52 AM
Thank you Michelle. I was wondering if you had given thought to establishing a course in how to handle those with opposing viewpoints without having to revert to a shouting match.
MSGTAS on August 16, 2009 at 10:07 AM
Great stuff.
It will make sense to you after you grow up. We’re all born liberals, some of us mature out of it.
Mojave Mark on August 16, 2009 at 10:29 AM
Michele is great… such a happy, cheerful warrior
painfulTruthDisciple on August 16, 2009 at 11:04 AM
I would like to point out that I’ve been off work for a week and those rising numbers seem to correspond with that time frame. You can thank me later.
sanclemman on August 16, 2009 at 11:44 AM
FIFY.
GrannyDee on August 16, 2009 at 12:38 PM
Weren’t enough generalities and empty platitudes for ya?
BigAlSouth on August 16, 2009 at 2:26 PM
–Barry Goldwater.
Michelle is only extreme in the energy and passion that she brings to the fight to preserve American values set forth in the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution. Her views are American views, as opposed to the marxist views of so-called liberals and marxist progressives.
There is no place in this country for “progressive” socialism, marxism, communism, totalitarianism, fascism or tyranny. The democrats who support Obama can go straight to hell, with Obama.
With Michelle’s help, we are retaking our country back from the forces of statism.
BottomLine5 on August 16, 2009 at 2:37 PM
Beautiful presentation Michelle!
Just the right tone for your audience here and there.
And of course you were in the middle of the target on substance.
V/R
“Let’s Roll”
On Watch on August 16, 2009 at 3:10 PM
Well, mostly it consists of people who can spell and don’t make the color of political opponents a central, integral part of their argument.
DarkCurrent on August 16, 2009 at 3:28 PM
Michelle never disappoints.
Metro on August 16, 2009 at 4:33 PM
Very nicely done MM, and for those comments saying that nothing said made sense? I might suggest maybe starting with something simple, like your local news or a non-political blog just to get you started—dont jump into current events all at once and you wont get overwhelmed.
Koa on August 16, 2009 at 4:34 PM
Guys, you should see when you click into the YouTube page for these videos some of the debauchery of the left-side of the false left-right paradigm!
BobAnthony on August 16, 2009 at 5:17 PM
UpRoarious Applause!
Great speech Michelle!
VenusMusings on August 16, 2009 at 5:21 PM
trollish!
massrighty on August 15, 2009 at 9:43 PM
Troll.
Fighton03 on August 16, 2009 at 12:50 AM
Easy to see why the liberals are in power . Too many clueless people on the right . Divided we fall morons .
liberdadereigns on August 16, 2009 at 6:02 PM
I couldn’t have said it better.
Poway on August 16, 2009 at 7:05 PM
fify
Vntnrse on August 16, 2009 at 7:37 PM
Vntnrse heard AND UNDERSTOOD each and every word, and had NO problems with crystal clear sound quality!
MM, I have been, am, and will continue to be so proud that I can call you a true conservative! Girl, YOU ROCK!
Vntnrse on August 16, 2009 at 7:41 PM
Always about race with liberals.
jhffmn on August 16, 2009 at 11:15 PM
Liberals are in power because moderates didn’t see through Obama’s lies and his platitudes. Moderates and some liberals have awakened to Obama’s socialist agenda and they don’t like it. There’s a lot of buyers’ remorse among Obama voters. So, that makes you the moron. Either join with us to take back our country from the statists or go to hell.
BottomLine5 on August 17, 2009 at 6:57 AM
iggya: So what exactly is your point?
Poway on August 17, 2009 at 9:04 AM
I find it ironic and laughable that when the Schleichmeister was being impeached, Hillary Clinton blamed it on the “vast Right-wing conspiracy….”
What about the vastness of the current Left-wing conspiracy that has invaded our nation and has it on the brink of full bore Socialism and teetering bankruptcy?
They control:
MSM,
Hollywood,
the Courts,
Public Education,
Colleges and Universities,
Just about all levels of Government,
Then add:
Unions, ACLU, Acorn, SEIU, Welfare, Illegal Immigration
Compare this to what the Right controls – I’d say we’ve got some work to do….
Sweet_Thang on August 17, 2009 at 9:25 AM
Hey Oblama, notice how she doesn’t use a teleprompter?
utbw42 on August 17, 2009 at 10:05 AM
You are a Great Inspiration Michelle-We need more leadership like yours and never stop spreading our word!
Roadking85 on August 17, 2009 at 10:21 AM
WELL DONE, MICHELLE, AS ALWAYS!
Notice that no ones tells the hard core left democrats to tone it down, to be moderate, to be respectful. We have the likes of Nancy Pelosi saying comments like astroturf, planted protestors, etc., but the dems PLANTED FAKE DOCTORS, etc.
Well, I guess that if there were no double standards, some folks would have no standards at all.
We need to be on guard more than ever. Fox News, WABC, whomever will be the target of attempted shutdowns as a form of revenge, I think.
The False Dervish on August 17, 2009 at 10:49 AM
Ah… I remember back in the sixties, trollish jokes were very popular.
Jeff from WI on August 17, 2009 at 11:04 AM
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