Posts Tagged ‘blogs’

I owe my fellow bloggers an apology…

Posted: February 12, 2011 by datechguy in blogs, oddities, special events
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I have been very lax in linking them at CPAC as the sheer volume of video I have that needs uploading and labeling and organizing has pretty much blown me away, that and lack of sleep.

It goes without saying that you need to be reading Stacy McCain and his work and his play, lots of play.

Barbara Espinosa has been all over this stuff and Midnight Blue has not only been a very friendly person to sit with.

Katy’s conservative corner does great work and is a fine friend and Nice deb deserves more credit than she gets.

and to the many others from Steve Eggleston to Hot air who I have not mentioned or linked, let me say that you are a collection of the finest people I know and I’m proud to be associated with you.

DaTechGuy’s Field guide to Bloggers Sister ToldJah

Posted: February 12, 2011 by datechguy in blogs, short films/interviews, special events
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It was a very great pleasure to meet Sister Toldjah.

What a class act. More of the field guide here.

Ladd Ellenger nails it in CA-36

Posted: February 11, 2011 by datechguy in congress, politics
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Ladd Ehlinger looks at California 36 and sees the chance to rectify a mistake that was made in the last cycle:

As I noted previously, Mattie Fein had a good showing against Jane Harman when the elections finally came. Of all the Republican candidates that were destined to lose in California (through Republican malfeasance), Mattie had one of the best showings.

This, despite having a campaign budget under $50k.

This, despite local Republican traitors like Richard Montgomery (Mayor of Manhattan Beach), Frank Scotto (Mayor of Torrance), and John Parsons (former Redondo Beach Councilman) endorsing Jane Harman. Endorsements not made for philosophical reasons, but for cronyism – legal but unethical.

This, despite the national establishment sitting on its hands, or even actively undermining their own candidate.

This, despite the majority of the national media ignoring the race almost entirely. And why did they do so? As one conservative blogger told me after the election, “Harman bought Newsweek. Harman bought The Daily Beast. She’s a vindictive woman. I might find myself applying for employment at a Harman-owned company one day. I’m not putting my neck out.”

Ah but now Harmon is gone, Mattee Fein is now the more recognized candidate, there is a republican majority that looks like it isn’t going anywhere and no other GOP races to take up national funds.

The district now has every incentive to elect Mattee and the GOP has every reason to support her. Ladd continues:

If there were two years to generate name recognition for a newcomer in the 36th district, then sure, be my guest. But this election will be held quickly in the next few months. There is no time for starry-eyed dreams of electing a dark horse tea party candidate. I hope saying so doesn’t make Katz withold one of his cigars from me this evening.

And if the conservative media – large or small – had any guts, they’d rally the troops for a win in a blue state. There is no excuse now to not do so. There are no other elections at the moment to distract from this one. There are no big news stories except for Egypt, which is in Mattie Fein’s backyard area of study and expertise.

This is a test for the national GOP and a test for the party insiders. Will they do what needs to be done? Will some of the new GOP congresswomen stand up for a find lady trying to make a difference?

Reince Priebus you are now in charge. Let’s see what you’re made of.

Blogging is still new enough that this kind of thing…

Posted: February 3, 2011 by datechguy in blogs, oddities, personal
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is pretty rare:

It is with heavy heart tonight that I post the sad passing of one of our fellow conservative bloggers, the infamous Snaggletoothie.

I received an email from Chris’s father this evening telling me of his son’s death. Chris suffered a seizure Monday, fell and hit his head, and by the end of the week he was in a coma. He died Friday afternoon.

My condolences to his father, his family and friends.

I’m old enough to note the oddity of mourning people you’ve never actually met, but as the decades progress this will become more and more the norm and we will be reading regular blogger obits as one does in any community.

It’s not a pleasant thought but perhaps It is time to say this aloud now while I am able.

All of you out there, from Adrienne’s Corner, to Robert Stacy McCain, from Haemet to Hotair, from Glenn Reynolds to Val Prieto, Barbara Espinosa, Aliester, Bill Jacobson, The Lonely Conservative, Sissy Willis and the Anchoress, and No one of any import Smitty, Peg and everyone else I’ve left out (and I’ve left out many). My fellow bloggers, those I have met and those I have not. You have all made my life richer and happier and I thank each and every one of you for it.

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