Scott and me

Scott Johnson, Powerline and Atlas

Today is a day I will not soon forget. A morning of conservative speakers  (Governor Pawlenty, Ron Robinson - extraordinary presentation on exposing the liberal media) - the highlight of which was Katherine Kersten, Minneapolis Star-Tribune columnist. Kersten very carefully explained in great detail the terrible liberal bias on college campuses and why diversity stops at the classroom door. What was most valuable to this crowd (college students) was what actions they could and should take in confronting bias. Somewhat depressing was her matter of fact closing that things would not change until this generation, her generation of faculty and professors, faded away (in other words, when they were dead.)

Lunch followed, which I thoroughly enjoyed ......... exchanging barbs with Johnson. Laughs easily, and so gracious. Hamish guy. That Fargo accent killed me. If I ever feel nostalgic I'll be sure to rent the flick. He sounds just like Jerry Lundegaard. Who am I to talk (kawffee time!) Lunch time speaker was KTLK host Jason Lewis. Smart, hardcore unforgiving conservative. He made a powerful argument against the Republicans move to the left and away from conservatism. He contended it was really behind our slap down in November 06.

The panel that Scott and I  were on "Advancing your conservative ideas in New Media" followed. And I gotta tell you I had a blast.  The panel kicked off with energetic opening remarks by Jason Mattera. Jason is exemplar of our best hopes of the Conservative movement. Smart funny and aggressive.   Scott was up next and he was great. Fascinating.  He took us through that morning on September  9, '04 when events began to unfold that brought us to the defining movement in 2004 Presidential election - Rathergate. Riveting. IMAO, this singular event changed the course of history. It seems to me that Johnson either ignores or negates his profound  historic role in this monumental moment. When the history books are written, Johnson will be there -- that is if the West wins the war on the jihad (if the Islamists win, there will be no books.)

I followed Scott and it was pure exhilaration. I loved those kids. Magnificent.

Afterwards, Paul Schweizer author of  Do As I Say (Not As I Do): Profiles in Liberal Hypocrisy took the podium and discussed how the left lives and lies.  The deceit on the left is pathetic;

Notable issues that Schweizer addresses in the work are Noam Chomsky's acceptance of money from prominent institutions whose policies he opposes (such as the Pentagon), living in an expensive home, and his visitation of socialist states such as Cuba. Schweizer, in the rest of the work, makes similarly-toned accusations against individuals the book focuses on, particularly surrounding political issues such as environmentalism, labor, and taxation. After the book's publication Chomsky talked to Schweizer about his creation of a trust fund for his daughters and grandchildren.]].^[1] In Schweizer's follow up discussion with Chomsky, Schweizer reveals that even though Chomsky abhors corporations and refers to them as "fascist", Chomsky's own retirement fund is invested in large capitalization NYSE companies and the TIAA-CREF stock fund. Schwiezer points out: "A look at the stock fund portfolio quickly reveals that it invests in all sorts of businesses that Chomsky says he finds abhorrent: oil companies, military contractors, pharmaceuticals, you name More here.

Meticulously researched, substantiated with tax and financial documents, Schweizer takes no prisoners. The libs ignored the book (hoping it would just go away I'm sure) but it is a powerful indictment of the left's knowledge that their policies are failures. They may preach nonsensical, failed policies for political purposes but they don't live them. Not for a second.

I was fortunate to join Schweizer, Johnson and his dear wife Sally for dinner in town. The conversation bounced from Iran, Iraq, November 06, Minnesota politics, Ellison, COULTER! (no one agreed with me) ...... everything. It was all that and a bag of chips.

I have to thank Jason Mattera of  The Young America's Foundation who had the sagacity and balls to put a firecracker like me on the panel He saw my Coulter video and decided I had to represent the "new media." Hoo hah.

Young America's Foundation is a critical organization in building the conservative movement. I did not realize Reagan was a huge supporter of their mission. Young America’s Foundation is committed to ensuring that increasing numbers of  young Americans understand and are inspired by the ideas of individual freedom, a strong national defense, free enterprise, and traditional values.

Young America's Foundation programs offer invaluable assistance to young men and women searching for the encouragement and understanding necessary to reinforce the values of a free society and individual responsibility. As young conservatives, you have a very special task before you — that of developing the political awareness of your fellow students. ~ President Ronald Reagan

I was unaware that it was the Young America's Foundation that stepped in to save President Reagan's Western White House in the Spring 1998 to preserve it as a living monument to Reagan's accomplishments.
This is an important organization. If you can throw them a few bucks. Do it. They are rearing our young.

Comments

[sheik yer'mami]

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Enjoy Passover!

[eavesdropper]

Atlas - Like you, my first taste of the blogger world was Power Line - they set the standard for quality and excellence. I saw how readers like me, could contribute, and how because of Power Line's foresight to include the readers as part of their "toolbag", I learned that I COULD make some kind of difference.

From there I learned about LGF and eventually Michelle Malkin, and from there I found Atlas Shrugs (remember when she had a little amature anti-Jihad video contest or something like that - it was there that I saw my first VLOG done by you)

I connected with you immediately, you do "wear your heart on you sleeve" - like Scott said. And I've always loved your more gritty raw approach to your blog and the way you let us comment.

It's such a relief to be able to voice our opinions regarding the threat we face and all the insanity we see from the UN to the liberals and the Jihad loving media.

We are kindred-spirits, thanks to Power Line for getting me on the road towards your great blog Pamela.

The fact that Power Line picked Atlas Shrugs as their "Blog of the Week" for over 4 weeks is evidence of their wisdom and gives you so much credibility.

I'm so glad that the Young Republicans invited YOU Pamela Geller, as a speaker, you have an amazing gift, the gift to deliver THE MESSAGE.

Pamela, you know WE ARE IN THE FIGHT OF OUR LIVES and you are on the front lines, ringing the bells of truth in so many ways!

My interest in helping to fight Jihad was peaked by YOUR example. You said what I felt and helped me learn better how to express myself.

Again, I'm feel great happiness in seeing you get invited to speak in front of young college faces. They need to hear YOUR voice. YOU have a lot to say and say it clearly and unapologetically.

I'm sure you inspired many of them to think about what we are facing and want to make a difference.

Seeing you and Power Line (Scott) together in all these photos is awesome. It's like seeing Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb together - you're Hall of Fame Bloggers.

Thanks always for the leadership and inspiration.

[Pamela Geller]

Eaves, I am speechless. You have moved me beyond words. Yeserday is a day that I will never forget. Ever. Those fine young minds are our greatest HOPE.

Your words drive me. You are as much a part of the process. You are the process.

I thank G-d for the Atlas sphere everyday. It is the power to make a difference.

Thank you

[Cori]

Thank you so much for coming out to the YAF conference. You and Scott really inspired us here at UW River Falls. You have a way of getting us excited about saving the world. Thanks again!