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Reaping What One Sows On The WebJuly 11th, 2008 | 4 Comments | Posted in Blogosphere, Blogs, Campaigns, Communication, Control, New Media, Online Activism, Power
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Read This Article, and tell me what you think. Where should our place in the forum of public policy be? Should we just sit on the sidelines, or should we get real pull within a campaign? Due Tell Please!
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Ann Coulter Doesn’t Mince Words Does She? |
Not saying I agree with everything she said, but wow!
From The Huffington Post
Emphasis below is mine, just for the sake of pointing out the most shocking stuff..
Ann Coulter wasn’t officially invited to speak at this year’s Conservative Political Action Conference — many on the right were still upset at the bad publicity she brought last year after calling John Edwards a “faggot.” But to no one’s surprise, she showed up anyway, commandeering the spotlight.
Speaking before the Young America’s Foundation, who invited her over CPAC’s objections, the conservative author spent most of her time viciously attacking her party’s new presumptive presidential nominee, Sen. John McCain.
No topic was out of bounds, including the five years McCain spent as a prisoner of war in Vietnam.
“I know that [he was a POW],” Coulter declared, “because he mentions it more often than Kerry mentions he was in Vietnam. There were hundreds of POWs and we are not going to make all of them president. Can’t we find a POW who doesn’t want to shut down Guantanamo.”
That was mild. Take Coulter’s rationale for supporting Sen. Hillary Clinton’s candidacy over McCain’s:“A serious case could be made to support Hillary Clinton,” she declared, offering the analogy of Winston Churchill backing Stalin in the fight against Hitler in WWII. “I’m not equating Hillary Clinton to Stalin, and if I did I apologize to Stalin’s decedents… I’m not comparing McCain to Hitler. Hitler had a coherent tax policy.” Later, she added, “The only way I can promise that I won’t vote for Hillary Clinton is if John McCain appoints her as his vice president.”
Remarkably, Coulter’s comments reflected what conservative radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh predicted would be the reception McCain would receive from the antagonistic mainstream media.
“Once [McCain]’s got this sewn up you’re going to see the Drive-By Media start doing stories on his age, and they’re not going to be mean, they are not going to be vicious, they’re going to be almost sorrowful,” said Limbaugh. “I am telling you, if that doesn’t work, they’re going to go after this age business, and they’ll do it almost regretfully.”
And indeed, Coulter speech contained repeated subtle and not so subtle digs at McCain’s age.
“He has been in the Senate for about 100 years,” she said (he’s actually 71), long enough “to vote on the Spanish-American War.” She even declared, playing off the mutual admiration between McCain and the media, that “[he] is working for the New York Times obituary.”
Coulter ripped him over policy issues as well, taking on his signature legislation McCain-Feingold campaign finance reform, as well as his vote against President Bush’s tax cuts, and his stance on climate change. In the process, she contrasted the Arizona Republican with the GOP candidates that he bested for the presidential nomination.
“McCain and [Mitt] Romney are mirror opposites of one another,” said Coulter. “Romney is a conservative who had to win votes from liberals in Massachusetts. McCain is a liberal who had to win votes from conservatives in Arizona.”
As for former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani: He “enthusiastically supported torturing terrorists,” she said to great applause. “McCain hysterically opposes dripping water down the terrorist’s noses.”
And what if the unthinkable happens, and President McCain is inaugurated? I’ve led an impeachment movement before, Coulter said, and “I can lead another one.”
OK People…SMILEFebruary 8th, 2008 | 9 Comments | Posted in Ann Marie Curling, Business and Economic Expansion, Jobs, New Media
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Ok people, you know what I’ve been doing with my life for the past 2 1/2 yrs. I’ve been practically working night and day to get Governor Romney elected President. Well, we all know that the timing just wasn’t right for him this go round. We’ll continue to support him as he goes about making decisions that will affect the future.
But, I have to get back to “real life”. I’ve put expanding my business on hold in the pursuit of helping Governor Romney, and now I need to get going so that I’m in that better of a position to help him out the next go round should he choose to run for President.
I own a corporate software creation, web development, e-commerce (shopping carts), new media (you see how far I was able to propel the blog that you are now reading to #5 in the Google rankings for Mitt Romney…I can do the same thing for your company), Search Engine Optimization (see previous comment about Google ranking for this site), and everything in between company. The company that my husband and I own together is called BlodgetTech (address BlodgetTech. We also handle hosting for our clients, and we’re not your typical hosting company. We offer hands on customer support. We’re available during working hours for non-essential issues, and 24/7/365 for those critical issues. I’ll also be launching a politically “branded” version of these same services soon, so if you know of any politicians that need new media consulting services please send them my way.
Another thing that we are doing just on the side is we’ve launched this TV venture where we’re looking for people who (in the beginning until we start getting a good revenue stream would do it for fun) would like to blog about their favorite TV shows. Just about everyone likes to watch TV, right? So why not join a community of people who enjoy the same shows you do, and offer commentary and analysis about it.
Thanks for everything, and I look forward to servicing whatever needs you might have.
Nice Write-Up About Ann (and Mitt) Romney from a local Michigan Blogger |
This Post from a local Michigan blogger describes how he met Ann Romney during a couple campaign appearances before the Michigan Primary. It’s nicely written, and definitely give you a good feel about just how humble and personable they both are. Check it out!
Check Out This Blog… |
She is live blogging the returns from Michigan…
NEVADA LOOMING: Let’s insist the media give the GOP Nevada caucus the coverage and respect it deservesJanuary 15th, 2008 | 5 Comments | Posted in Media, Michigan, Netroots, Nevada, New Media, Romney, South Carolina, Wyoming
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Most Romney supporters were pretty peeved about how the media has downplayed his WY victory. (a recent Newsmax story addresses this) However, I can see how it was easy for the media to ignore WY results since it’s the least populous state and due to the odd caucus system they used (mostly party insiders and/or major activists.) However, their 12 delegates were as many as NH awarded, and Mitt actually got more delegates out of WY (8) than McCain got out of NH (7).
But that’s in the past already . . . but NV looms in the future and we need to insist that it should count. Sadly, we’re already seeing how downplayed NV is in the national media coverage.
Even though the the media is covering NV pretty heavily for the it for the Democratic side, they’re relatively ignoring it for the GOP. My paranoid side says: “Figures, since Romney stands a good chance of winning it . . . of course the MSM will downplay it.” I’m actually convinced that Romney will win it (and if he wins MI, Romney will win NV BIG). Unfortunate timing has the NV caucus on the same day as the SC primary (which is monopolizing the media’s coverage.)
But is SC inherently more important than NV for this nomination?
OK, so we know that in recent history, no GOP candidate has won the nomination without winning SC. But this year is very different with at least three candidates still with very credible claims to taking it all, and two others who are still considered “top-teir” candidates. Usually, someone has established themselves after IA and NH and races into SC with the mighty momentum. Or, in the past, the race has been winnowed down to two people already and SC has been the final elimination round for one of them. Not so this year. Some are arguing that FL may play the role this year that SC has played in the past.
But lets look at the two states objectively.
Both are on Jan 19th
NV: 34 delegates up for grabs
SC: 24 delegates up for grabs
NV: Important swing state/purple state (i.e. we need someone who can show/run strong in such a state for the general election)
SC: Solid Red state . . . whoever the nominee is will win SC and most of the south no matter what.
NV: First western state on the docket (and much of that region are swing states)
SC: First southern state primary . . . and the south is pretty much locked up for the GOP.
Objectively, NV looks MORE important than SC to me!
Romney supporters need to start trumpeting the importance of NV relative to SC. Let’s get this message on blogs, in comment sections on important blogs/articles/etc . . . I encourgage people to forward this message to your friends/contacts. It would be great if we could get an email campaign together focused at news organizations/journalists/prominent bloggers and asking them why it’s being ignored so much . . . demanding that it get fair coverage (at least as much as their giving to the Dems in NV. I don’t think any of us want another of Romney’s wins to be written off like WY was. LET’S MAKE NEVADA COUNT!
Jeff Fuller
Great Campaign Scoop over at My Man MittJanuary 14th, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Jason Bonham, Mitt Romney, My Man Mitt, Netroots, New Media
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Check out this scoop over at My Man Mitt.
INVITATION to Supporters in Cash-Strapped CampaignsJanuary 11th, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in 2008, Character, Conservative, F. Thompson, John McCain, Mike Huckabee, Mitt Romney, Netroots, New Media, Paul, Rudy Giuliani
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This blog receives many incredible and insightful comments; most are sent to us anonymously. Everyday I learn something new from those who leave comments in the various posts. Please continue to provide your opinions!
Today, at this post, I received the following comment. Due to the fact that Giuliani is so low on fuel, he is running purely on fumes, many Giuliani supporters have jumped ship and others are considering jumping ship. Mark VA copied an email invitation he gave to a Giuliani supporter that was wavering in their support of him. Mark VA has often replied with comments that are both intelligent and well informed:
Let me cordially invite you to join the growing number of conservatives supporting Governor Mitt Romney. Like you, I was disappointed by my man Fred’s inability to light that fire. But when I looked past the smoke screen of the MSM, one candidate emerged and that was Mitt Romney.
You want strong leadership: Mitt Romney not only saved the Salt Lake City Olympics from scandal and bankruptcy, but put in place the Security for the huge mountainous venues just months after the events of 9/11. As Governor, Mitt Romney provided steadfast leadership following the death of Milena Del Valle in a collapse of the infamous “Big Dig”. And finally – Mitt Romney did everything in his power to preserve, protect, and defend traditional marriage when it came under assault by the courts. His record on this is clear. Short of declaring Martial Law, he did everything right. He even went before the U.S. Congress.
You want lower taxes: After researching this piece, I honestly found Giuliani and Romney to have similar histories of accomplishment and failures, and similar positions regarding the economy. The huge difference – Support of the Line Item Veto. If you believe it is unconstitutional – go with Giuliani. If you believe it is a vital tool in reducing spending – go with Romney.
You want a President who will be tough on crime: Both Giuliani and Romney will appoint strict constructionist Judges. Both believe in the process of law. And both don’t meddle in the process with abundant pardons and commutations. The major difference is a huge one – Ego! Who takes the credit for accomplishments and who takes the blame when things go wrong. Police Chief Bill Bratton saved New York City from crime. And Giuliani fired him for it. A President is only as good as the people he/she appoints. This is where Giuliani falls desperately short.
I will not delve into the third leg of the Republican Stool but to say, I, like so many millions of my fellow Republicans, can not vote for someone who is not on the side of life – with no regard to how recent the conversion. Mitt Romney can never convincingly wear the banner of the life long right-wing conservative. But we accept applications every day, and I believe this honorable man will be true to his word and make us, the American People, very proud.
Thanks Mark! And to all of you who frequent this blog, please continue leaving comments. A good friend of mine only skims the posts, choosing instead to carefully read the comments. He says he thinks the comments are often the best part of the blog.
~ Vic
SMALL DOLLARS ARE IMPORTANT — PLEASE CONTRIBUTE TO MITT’S CAMPAIGN NOW
Hugh Hewitt is the Executive Producer of a new documentary, the trailer of which you may have seen a few weeks ago. The first time I saw the trailer was December 6th. Well, it is finally premiering nationwide (see other locations by clicking CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this post)
Want to attend the premiere? For free? This post is intended promote the film in the Los Angeles, San Diego, and Riverside metropolitan areas. See details and RSVP information below the poster of the film.
The date of the California premiere is Monday, January 14, 2008 — Newport Beach, CA
Check-in Begins at 6:00 p.m. — Show Time is 7:00 p.m.
— See trailer and RSVP details below —
Hugh Hewitt will be at this showing next Monday. I plan to attend with my wife (she knows I like a cheap date!). This afternoon (1/10), I was told the theater hold about 500 people and they have received 200 RSVPs.
Southern California Premiere:
Regency Lido Theatre
3459 Via Lido
Newport Beach, CA 92651
RSVP Required by telephone (M-F, 8-5): 949-296-1520 or via email: rsvpoc@outsideeyes.com
Information: Click here —–> ABOUT THE MOVIE
Watch the Trailer: Click here ——-> TRAILER
This one time viewing in California, next Monday, is free of charge (in fact, all premiere locations are free).
OTHER PREMIERE LOCATIONS: The film is also being shown in these cities on various dates: New York, Atlanta, Washington, DC, Shreveport, and Salt Lake City. For more information for these cities, click CONTINUE READING just below.
~ Vic
Check out this post titled “Romney’s Michigan Roots” over at Michiganders for RomneyJanuary 10th, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Michigan, Michiganders for Romney, Mitt Romney, Netroots, New Media
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There is a good article over at Michiganders for Romney that I think that you should check out: Romney’s Michigan Roots.
2007 Best of the Blogroll |
Before the end of the year, I sent an email to all the Romney bloggers (outside the campaign, unpaid) asking them to submit to me a post they deemed one of their best of 2007. There were no conditions except that they be supportive of Governor Romney in some way.
Due to the holidays and the fact that many people are really busy, I did not receive submissions from dozens of other very talented bloggers. These are not in any particular order. The only two that were not submitted to me were the last two by Mitchell and Laub. I selected those two. If you have not bookmarked these sites already as “FAVORITES”, you may want to do so:
Ann Marie Curling — Lessons of the Father a Romney Family History
Jason Bonham — RedState — 35 Comments
Steven Swint — Dry Fly Politics — 11 Comments
Havilah Lyon — Vote Mitt for President
William Smith — Conservative Blogger
John Cronin — Elect Romney in 2008
David Kim — The Principal Chair (David also blogs for Elect Romney in 2008)
Kirk Barrus — Californians for Romney
Jeff Fuller — Iowans for Romney
Charles Mitchell — Evangelicals for Mitt
Mike Laub — The Encyclopedia Mittanica (be sure to follow this post to the end)
THANK YOU to all those who replied to my request to submit your best!
~ Vic
NOW IS THE TIME TO STEP UP — Please HelpJanuary 8th, 2008 | 1 Comment | Posted in 2008, America's Calling, Campaign Finance, Direct Mail Advertising, Early Primary States, Fiscal Discipline, Fundraising, General Election, Gratitude, Mitt Romney, My Romney.tv, Netroots, New Media
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Governor Romney needs your help now more than ever (see link below). Many of you have maxed out in your contributions to Governor Romney’s campaign:
THANK YOU!
Did you know that if you maxed out in your contributions last year, that was only for the primary season? Starting now, the Mitt Romney for President, Inc. campaign is accepting contributions to the general election and they are really needed now. Please help again if you can.
Photograph taken at Principal Financial Group, Des Moines, January 3, 2008
If you have the resources to max out your contribution again as an individual ($2,300) or as a couple ($4,600), please do so so here and now. The campaign is going to have to shift into high gear this week to take on a strong, national campaign.
Please click this official campaign form to make your campaign contribution:
Any contribution of any amount is needed! There is no contribution that is too small. Please know that any money you contribute is spent very wisely. Did you know that most of Governor Romney’s air travel is paid by the media? Did you know that Governor Romney tries to stay in relatively inexpensive hotels like the Hampton Inn? Read this post and linked article ——–> Air Travel
My point? Governor Romney is very frugal and does everything in his power to maximize all campaign funds so you can know that any contribution you make will be used most wisely.
Again, THANK YOU so much for your past contributions in support of Governor Romney’s presidential bid.
If you make a contribution, please leave a comment at this blog (if you wish) to inspire other readers to contribute.
~ Vic
Democrats as “Change Agent”? — I Don’t Think SoJanuary 6th, 2008 | 4 Comments | Posted in 2008, Barack Obama, Cartoons, Congress, Debates, Democrats, Edwards, Hillary Clinton, Humor, IBD Editorial, Michael Ramirez, Mitt Romney, New Hampshire, New Media, Op/Ed, Primaries & Caucuses
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Artwork by Michael Ramirez — Courtesy of IBD Editorials
