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So even on a large blog like the Powerline they tend to run into problems with idiots commenting nonsensical crap.
Scott Johnson is a well known Minnesota Blogger who has had many articles published in the mainstream media, and is often linked on RCP and other sites like that. The Powerline is a conservative site that currently consists of four different authors, two of them fairly loyal to Trump, with the two others being less so. Scott Johnson is probably the biggest critic of the President on the site, and I am sure takes some heat from their conservative readership.
Scott is also somewhat defensive of critiques regarding the liberal media (which runs rampant on that site). It wasn't until recently that I found out (in a separate correspondence off line) that he has a daughter who works as a reporter for Politico. Well, that would probably do it.
Bottom line is that one has to understand that my expectations of decorum here are no where near as stringent as they are in most places. Quite obviously, most of th0se who criticize me here, would not last a day at a place like the Powerline.... who by the way use the third party comment software I am thinking about using... which would allow a whole slew of comment moderation, up to and including total banning.
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So even on a large blog like the Powerline they tend to run into problems with idiots commenting nonsensical crap.
Scott Johnson is a well known Minnesota Blogger who has had many articles published in the mainstream media, and is often linked on RCP and other sites like that. The Powerline is a conservative site that currently consists of four different authors, two of them fairly loyal to Trump, with the two others being less so. Scott Johnson is probably the biggest critic of the President on the site, and I am sure takes some heat from their conservative readership.
Scott is also somewhat defensive of critiques regarding the liberal media (which runs rampant on that site). It wasn't until recently that I found out (in a separate correspondence off line) that he has a daughter who works as a reporter for Politico. Well, that would probably do it.
Bottom line is that one has to understand that my expectations of decorum here are no where near as stringent as they are in most places. Quite obviously, most of th0se who criticize me here, would not last a day at a place like the Powerline.... who by the way use the third party comment software I am thinking about using... which would allow a whole slew of comment moderation, up to and including total banning.
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So even on a large blog like the Powerline they tend to run into problems with idiots commenting nonsensical crap.
Like loretta, rat, pauline and me???????
Dear Trump Voters: You’re a Bunch of Idiots
Matt Lewis: “Now look, I realize that a lot of good Republicans voted for someone other than Trump in the GOP primary. Further, I realize that Trump lost the popular vote in the general election. So I don’t want to paint with too broad a brush when I say that you were warned about this man—and you ignored our warnings. We were right; you were wrong.
“The masses, it turns out, sometimes are asses. Sometimes the people who actually pay close attention to politics know more than the disgruntled populists and nationalists who are willing to gamble on the future of this great republic—and on the reputation of a conservative philosophy that goes from Aristotle to Burke to Buckley—in order to boost a reality show host. You elected your guy, and look where it got us.
“Congratulations, or something.”
If I were you I'd save my money and accept defeat.
Roger and James have zero respect for you. Remember, you're our "once esteemed" host.
They'll still spam, they'll continue to do exactly what they want as you can see.
You have a new life, and have already said you don't want to babysit the blog.
Bottom line...
Two washed up and out old men have found comfort to spew and do anything they want.....because you're a nice guy.
I'm truly sorry for my participation, but honestly I can't help myself when it comes to perverts harming children, and alcoholics putting themselves on a pedestal.
I've sent a letter to the General Commission of the Disciples of Christ, along with citations/links. I've always said it won't be battled here, and it won't.
Let Rat know if you're accepting contributions to change the blog, he can let me know.
Once I get home, I'll also send you and Rat Info on our trust for kids.
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