Video: Michelle on conservative grassroots activism at the Right Online conference

posted at 3:33 pm on August 15, 2009 by Allahpundit

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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nothing she said makes sense

liberal343 on August 15, 2009 at 3:40 PM

Malkin vs Podium

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Get that smart lady a stepstool.

TMK on August 15, 2009 at 3:42 PM

nothing she said makes sense

liberal343 on August 15, 2009 at 3:40 PM

That’s because you’re an idiot.

DarkCurrent on August 15, 2009 at 3:43 PM

liberal343 on August 15, 2009 at 3:40 PM

Since AP posted this at 3:33 pm and your comment is at 3:40, you haven’t had time to listen to the clips.

INC on August 15, 2009 at 3:44 PM

Yay!!!

FontanaConservative on August 15, 2009 at 3:44 PM

nothing she said makes sense

liberal343 on August 15, 2009 at 3:40 PM

Thanks for chiming in.

She was awesomely awesome. And I love that she drives libs crazy.

Strolling through Costco today, I noticed that her book was placed at the end of the table near the aisle for all to see.

Yeah, babay.

BuckeyeSam on August 15, 2009 at 3:44 PM

Sing it, sister.

the hapless Republican leadership only wishes it was as effective.

So true. SO true….

Purple Fury on August 15, 2009 at 3:45 PM

nothing she said makes sense

liberal343 on August 15, 2009 at 3:40 PM

Requires a rational thinker to understand.

ThePrez on August 15, 2009 at 3:46 PM

I am proud of my country and Michelle Malkin!

Johan Klaus on August 15, 2009 at 3:46 PM

nothing she said makes sense
liberal343 on August 15, 2009 at 3:40 PM

I could say something about things flying over your head, but I’m feeling generous today.

steveegg on August 15, 2009 at 3:47 PM

Michelle Malkin is on FIRE!

alliebobbitt on August 15, 2009 at 3:48 PM

sanctuary at SIEU offices and children’s hosptial

gotta love it

way to go MM!!!

cmsinaz on August 15, 2009 at 3:48 PM

Since AP posted this at 3:33 pm and your comment is at 3:40, you haven’t had time to listen to the clips.

INC on August 15, 2009 at 3:44 PM

Interesting Liberal343, any comment on that?

ThePrez on August 15, 2009 at 3:48 PM

nothing she said makes sense

liberal343 on August 15, 2009 at 3:40 PM

Perhaps you should actually watch and listen to the videos. Then again, she presents facts and actual substance to her speech something liberals don’t understand.

Tim B.

Tim_B on August 15, 2009 at 3:50 PM

liberal343 on August 15, 2009 at 3:40 PM
Since AP posted this at 3:33 pm and your comment is at 3:40, you haven’t had time to listen to the clips.

INC on August 15, 2009 at 3:44 PM

Yes.

patriette on August 15, 2009 at 3:51 PM

nothing she said makes sense

liberal343 on August 15, 2009 at 3:40 PM

Since AP posted this at 3:33 pm and your comment is at 3:40, you haven’t had time to listen to the clips.

INC on August 15, 2009 at 3:44 PM

LOL what is the expression here? I believe it is… douche-ay.

alliebobbitt on August 15, 2009 at 3:51 PM

nothing she said makes sense

liberal343 on August 15, 2009 at 3:40 PM

Perhaps you should actually watch and listen to the videos. Then again, she presents facts and actual substance to her speech something liberals don’t understand.

Tim

Tim_B on August 15, 2009 at 3:51 PM

Nothing to apologize for?

Damn straight.

Limerick on August 15, 2009 at 3:51 PM

Every time I see The Boss, I fall in love again with this brilliant ConservaBabe. It’s just a little extra treat to see her make the libs squirm–sort of like a taste of creme brulee after some great roast beast.

Crusader Rabbit on August 15, 2009 at 3:52 PM

‘knowledge is power’

YES!!

cmsinaz on August 15, 2009 at 3:53 PM

Then again, she presents facts and actual substance to her speech something liberals don’t understand.

Tim_B on August 15, 2009 at 3:51 PM

It’s the “invisible hand of the marketplace” reaching out to make an “L” over moron343′s face.

TMK on August 15, 2009 at 3:53 PM

~4:00 on the second vid is $$$$

daesleeper on August 15, 2009 at 3:56 PM

‘we have nothing to apologize for’

exactamundo!!

cmsinaz on August 15, 2009 at 3:57 PM

As for the surging righty blogosphere, she’s too modest to note her own role in its success — but I’m not!

Million per day. Pretty good. Traffic here seems to have a direct relationship with federal deficit spending.

forest on August 15, 2009 at 3:57 PM

Michelle, ma belle…

RD on August 15, 2009 at 3:57 PM

Since AP posted this at 3:33 pm and your comment is at 3:40, you haven’t had time to listen to the clips.

INC on August 15, 2009 at 3:44 PM

heh…. yea, more honest debate of ideals from the left.

Awesome as usual MM.

Hog Wild on August 15, 2009 at 3:58 PM

Thanks for posting!

Spirit of 1776 on August 15, 2009 at 3:59 PM

liberal343 on August 15, 2009 at 3:40 PM
Since AP posted this at 3:33 pm and your comment is at 3:40, you haven’t had time to listen to the clips.

INC on August 15, 2009 at 3:44 PM

EXPOSED!

Time for Hot Air to roll up the welcome mat for this filthy, degenerate liar.

David2.0 on August 15, 2009 at 3:59 PM

Go Michelle. We have to be very vigilant.

dmnari on August 15, 2009 at 4:00 PM

Loved it! Go Michelle! Your helping to awaken the masses.

nabruski on August 15, 2009 at 4:01 PM

Nutroots will attack Michelle because she didn’t mention puppies, MegaMac, Sarah, Israeli goosestepping, or Gitmo.

Michelle, ditch Colorado. Texas needs you.

Limerick on August 15, 2009 at 4:01 PM

nothing she said makes sense

liberal343 on August 15, 2009 at 3:40 PM

Comprehension problem, eh?

Johan Klaus on August 15, 2009 at 4:02 PM

nothing she said I say makes sense

liberal343 on August 15, 2009 at 3:40 PM

Bulldogger on August 15, 2009 at 4:03 PM

Michelle’s best advice:

“…this is not the time for moderation…”

With Obama and his socialist thieves there can be no compromise, no negotiation, no moderation.

elduende on August 15, 2009 at 4:04 PM

nothing she said makes sense

liberal343 on August 15, 2009 at 3:40 PM

Ed or AP, you guys need to take the auto-troll script down a notch or 2

Sugarbuzz on August 15, 2009 at 4:04 PM

Since AP posted this at 3:33 pm and your comment is at 3:40, you haven’t had time to listen to the clips.

INC on August 15, 2009 at 3:44 PM

Obama syndrome or TDPS. (Typical democrat politician syndrome.)

Johan Klaus on August 15, 2009 at 4:05 PM

Johan Klaus on August 15, 2009 at 4:02 PM

You should know by know that any words with more than 3 letters is too big for Lib343 to understand.

chemman on August 15, 2009 at 4:06 PM

nothing she said makes sense
liberal343 on August 15, 2009 at 3:40 PM

Did you watch the clip at double-speed again? Silly you — don’t mess with the player settings next time…

RD on August 15, 2009 at 4:06 PM

know by know = know by now.

chemman on August 15, 2009 at 4:06 PM

Over a million!! Not surprised. HuffPo –there’s a porpoise close behind you and it’s treading on your tail!

jeanie on August 15, 2009 at 4:08 PM

liberal343 on August 15, 2009 at 3:40 PM

-
Do you get extra nutzo cred for posting first?…

RalphyBoy on August 15, 2009 at 4:09 PM

elduende on August 15, 2009 at 4:04 PM

The progressives have had a 100 years to get entrenched. It is going to be a long war. But for the sake of our children and grand children we need to undertake it.

chemman on August 15, 2009 at 4:09 PM

conservative women are so much more attractive
than liberal women

Locrian on August 15, 2009 at 4:10 PM

nothing she said makes sense

liberal343 on August 15, 2009 at 3:40 PM

That’s because you’re the product of the inner-city public school system?

mizflame98 on August 15, 2009 at 4:10 PM

conservative women are so much more attractive
than liberal women

Locrian on August 15, 2009 at 4:10 PM

+100

Johan Klaus on August 15, 2009 at 4:11 PM

Will she run for office.

the_nile on August 15, 2009 at 4:11 PM

nothing she said I say makes sense

liberal343 on August 15, 2009 at 3:40 PM

Fixed.

Del Dolemonte on August 15, 2009 at 4:11 PM

Will she run for office.

the_nile on August 15, 2009 at 4:11 PM

I hope the hell not. Good generals are hard to come by. We need her leading the charge, not boxing McCain.

Limerick on August 15, 2009 at 4:12 PM

Palin/Malkin 2016

mizflame98 on August 15, 2009 at 4:14 PM

That’s because you’re the product of the inner-city public school system?

mizflame98 on August 15, 2009 at 4:10 PM

Or the University of lenin.

Johan Klaus on August 15, 2009 at 4:14 PM

Americans awakened from this need to keep the heat on this administration and Congress.

This should be our normal hobby. Toss aside other interests and dedicate your time and treasure to fighting to bring the country back to the Constitution and Liberty.

This is not a campaign that will ever end. This war is constant. We need to communicate to all Americans that they must take it to their heart forever.

Sapwolf on August 15, 2009 at 4:14 PM

Lovers.

Johan Klaus on August 15, 2009 at 4:14 PM

New registration from yesterday Joe or Josephine just let us know that he/she/it is a troll.We need a new troll to beat down.

docflash on August 15, 2009 at 4:16 PM

nothing she said makes sense

liberal343 on August 15, 2009 at 3:40 PM

I thought I had seen you before..somewhere..oh yeah looky loooooky

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxuHwdf3Fn4

macncheez on August 15, 2009 at 4:16 PM

Amen, Michelle.

Fletch54 on August 15, 2009 at 4:17 PM

What cabinet post would I like to see Michelle have most? Maybe education, for openers? Secretary of Department of Education? School choice, universal vouchers, home schooling, separation of school and state, vast cutbacks in federal spending…

Then maybe she could clean house, sweeping out the permanent Dem shadow government, in the Department of State.

petefrt on August 15, 2009 at 4:18 PM

“…aggressive unyielding vigilance…”

Phrase of the year!

Maquis on August 15, 2009 at 4:18 PM

Absolutely FAAAAANNNNNTASTIC!!!!

nothing she said makes sense

liberal343 on August 15, 2009 at 3:40 PM

Next time, try taking your head out of your a%s…….

………… you might be able to hear better.

Seven Percent Solution on August 15, 2009 at 4:18 PM

I hope the hell not. Good generals are hard to come by. We need her leading the charge, not boxing McCain.

Limerick on August 15, 2009 at 4:12 PM

I don’t see why one would exclude the other.

the_nile on August 15, 2009 at 4:19 PM

We should be grateful for Libtard10″s comment. It demonstrates, quite clearly, why engaging the Left in debate is quite pointless.

OldEnglish on August 15, 2009 at 4:20 PM

liberal343 on August 15, 2009 at 3:40 PM

Since AP posted this at 3:33 pm and your comment is at 3:40, you haven’t had time to listen to the clips.

INC on August 15, 2009 at 3:44 PM

PWND343

Maquis on August 15, 2009 at 4:20 PM

chemman on August 15, 2009 at 4:09 PM

Agreed. The problems in Washington have been a long time coming. However, what has reared its head in Washington since 2006 and has accelerated since January is unlike any threat we’ve seen ever. It needs to be destroyed.

elduende on August 15, 2009 at 4:21 PM

Since AP posted this at 3:33 pm and your comment is at 3:40, you haven’t had time to listen to the clips.

INC on August 15, 2009 at 3:44 PM

LOL, talk about a bitch slap.

Del Dolemonte on August 15, 2009 at 4:25 PM

nothing she said makes sense

liberal343 on August 15, 2009 at 3:40 PM

It’s like you are setting up a T-Ball for a major league team. Too easy. No sport.

oddjob1138 on August 15, 2009 at 4:30 PM

Don’t worry about tallying up how many people are attending the nutroots conference or this conference

lol. Both of the attendees seemed to love Malkin’s speech.

crr6 on August 15, 2009 at 4:31 PM

nothing she said makes sense

liberal343 on August 15, 2009 at 3:40 PM

Nothing to do all day but sit there, hitting F5, ready to pounce on a new thread, just to be ‘first’ huh?

You must be proud.

Go, MM, Go!

misslizzi on August 15, 2009 at 4:32 PM

You’re an inspiration, Michelle. We’ll all keep up the fight.

“A popular Government, without popular information, or the means of acquiring it, is but a Prologue to a Farce or a Tragedy; or, perhaps both. Knowledge will forever govern ignorance: And a people who mean to be their own Governors, must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives.”
– James Madison, letter to W.T. Barry 4 August 1822

16MPG on August 15, 2009 at 4:33 PM

Way ta GO Michelle!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And from my Pal over at S.top P.olitical I.sanity N.ow (aka SPIN for short):

The Final Solution

This is a very limited synopsis of all that is going on and by necessity is brief and does not go into any detail on the various Bills themselves. The objective here is to give a general comprehensive overview so we do not lose sight of the forest while Obama is throwing trees at us.

Why?

* Why do we need to transform an entire system of health care just to address a few of the problems that it does have?
* Why do we need to Unionize every company (via the EFCA) when it has been clearly demonstrated that their encumbrances are strangling business productivity and choking our economy?
* Why do we need Cap and Trade when every report shows that the net effect on green-house emissions will equate to about 0.005% per annum?
* Why did Obama take control of the Census Bureau and then declare that the 2010 Census will include all non-citizens? http://recyclewashington.wordpress.com/2009/08/12/unconstitutional-...
* Why does he want to raise the minimum wage in the middle of our recession?

What to Do?

* Stop getting hung up on the details (falling into the mis-direction trap)
* Bombard our leaders opposing these Bills, but for the REAL reasons, not the obtuse print within them.
conservativeusa
* Write your newspapers and media.conservativeusaMegalink
* Print up a simple overview (such as something like this), and pass it out in your neighborhood.
* Stop talking about the problems (they will continue to come at us non-stop), and start thinking solutions!

The rest can be found HERE

Katfish on August 15, 2009 at 4:33 PM

damn, somebody come fix my sound! but i know she’s spot on, as usual.

kelley in virginia on August 15, 2009 at 4:34 PM

Uh oh – too many links?

Someone clue the newbie in please – is there a max link limit for us posters?

Katfish on August 15, 2009 at 4:34 PM

Liberals seem to think this government is only going to take away the rights and money from conservatives .I guess if you’re already living off other people and don’t pay any taxes now what’s the difference .
Great speech Michelle !!!

liberdadereigns on August 15, 2009 at 4:35 PM

Allah…JP….NOW

Limerick on August 15, 2009 at 4:38 PM

Fantastic! MM you are a national treasure!

Ed, you are great but not cute enough. AP why weren’t you there? Couldn’t find a paper bag to wear?

conservnut on August 15, 2009 at 4:38 PM

The Final Solution

S.top P.olitical I.sanity N.ow

Katfish on August 15, 2009 at 4:38 PM

Allah…JP….NOW

Limerick on August 15, 2009 at 4:38 PM

It’s turning out to be a great day!

conservnut on August 15, 2009 at 4:39 PM

petefrt on August 15, 2009 at 4:18 PM

I second the motion.

chemman on August 15, 2009 at 4:40 PM

crr6 on August 15, 2009 at 4:31 PM

Can’t count past your two thumbs can you.

chemman on August 15, 2009 at 4:43 PM

Allah…JP….NOW

Limerick on August 15, 2009 at 4:38 PM

Lol … the gang who couldn’t shoot straight. That reassures me a little …

gh on August 15, 2009 at 4:43 PM

Cmon folks please inform a newbie which way the wind blows please?

Uh oh – too many links?

Someone clue the newbie in please – is there a max link limit for us posters?

Katfish on August 15, 2009 at 4:34 PM

Katfish on August 15, 2009 at 4:45 PM

What an inspiration you are, Michelle. I cannot wait for my opportunity to make my presence, passion, and point of view known and felt by those seeking to minimize and marginalize my voice, and those who love this country and its freedom. Thanks for sharing this, Alla.

IamKurtacus on August 15, 2009 at 4:46 PM

Uh oh – too many links?

Someone clue the newbie in please – is there a max link limit for us posters?

Katfish on August 15, 2009 at 4:34 PM

I’ve noticed that if you post more than three links in one message………..

…………. you get directed to the ‘inspection’ room, where all of your orifices will be thoroughly examined.

Keep it to three or less and you should be OK…….

……. but Allah, Ed, and Michelle have the final say.

Seven Percent Solution on August 15, 2009 at 4:48 PM

Cmon folks please inform a newbie which way the wind blows please?

Uh oh – too many links?

Someone clue the newbie in please – is there a max link limit for us posters?

Katfish on August 15, 2009 at 4:34 PM

Katfish on August 15, 2009 at 4:45 PM

How many links were you trying to do? I don’t believe there is a limit. I know I have done several in one comment before.

conservnut on August 15, 2009 at 4:50 PM

7% ^5 and THANKS!

Duly noted…………….

I did shorten my post above – yall check out “The Final Solution”

Katfish on August 15, 2009 at 4:52 PM

……. but Allah, Ed, and Michelle have the final say.

As well they SHOULD!!

After all this IS their ball, bat, and playground (metaphorically speaking)

Katfish on August 15, 2009 at 4:53 PM

Most favorite Conservative Women

Michelle, Sarah Palin, Ann Coulter, Laura Ingraham, and Liz Cheney. These women talk and drive the libs nuts. Keep it up ladies.

KCinLV on August 15, 2009 at 4:57 PM

KCinLV on August 15, 2009 at 4:57
PM

If I were in charge of programming at FOX, I would hire them to do a daily show opposite The View.

Disturb the Universe on August 15, 2009 at 5:03 PM

liberal343 on August 15, 2009 at 3:40 PM

Do you get extra nutzo cred for posting first?…

RalphyBoy on August 15, 2009 at 4:09 PM

343 is a STALKER.

Wade on August 15, 2009 at 5:08 PM

Rutro – I do need to offer a slight correction on MM’s video above:

*From the credit-where-credit-is-DUE Department*

While Patterico did, in fact help spread the word…….the “fake Doc at SJL’s townhall farce” story was broken by my pal David Jennings at Lone Star Times

And also posted about some ‘warm’ water Ms SJL now finds herself in:
Citizen Tracy Miller throws down the Gauntlet

Katfish on August 15, 2009 at 5:08 PM

The Democrat response to Ms. Malkin’s speech will be given by…

whitetop on August 15, 2009 at 5:09 PM

Abraham Lincoln once said, “America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves.”

Just what Michelle was talking about. Keep at em until the cry.

Great presentation Michelle.

BobK on August 15, 2009 at 5:10 PM

How many links were you trying to do? I don’t believe there is a limit. I know I have done several in one comment before.

conservnut on August 15, 2009 at 4:50 PM

Warning, you have been turned over to the Obama net police.

Johan Klaus on August 15, 2009 at 5:10 PM

liberal343

Michael Savage says Liberalism is a mental disorder. Makes sense that you wouldn’t get it.

realityunwound on August 15, 2009 at 5:17 PM

I hope Michelle remembers her words today the next time she feels the need to criticize Ann Coulter.

Jaynie59 on August 15, 2009 at 5:19 PM

If I were in charge of programming at FOX, I would hire them to do a daily show opposite The View.
Disturb the Universe on August 15, 2009 at 5:03 PM

Wouldn’t that be a hoot? They could rotate the gals so it would never be boring like the View. I only watched it recently to see Michelle Malkin and she tore them up.

KCinLV on August 15, 2009 at 5:21 PM

Regarding the 7 minutes from posting to comment…
I and many others watched Michelle on CSpan hours earlier…

Jeff2161 on August 15, 2009 at 5:25 PM

Not excusing the stupid comment, of course…

Jeff2161 on August 15, 2009 at 5:25 PM

All that without a teleprompter. Awesome.

swede7 on August 15, 2009 at 5:27 PM

All that without a teleprompter. Awesome.

swede7 on August 15, 2009 at 5:27 PM

I was thinking the same…
Huge standing O but cspan sound quality sucks…Maybe a telethon to buy them a better microphone ?

Jeff2161 on August 15, 2009 at 5:30 PM

Michael Savage says Liberalism is a mental disorder.

Explains Britains ban on him entering the UK along with Geert Wilder.

Jeff2161 on August 15, 2009 at 5:32 PM

Awesome, Michelle!!!

John the Libertarian on August 15, 2009 at 5:34 PM

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