It seems that I am now on the radar of the Progressives. So, until further notice. I am enabling Moderation on the comments.
That is all.
It seems that I am now on the radar of the Progressives. So, until further notice. I am enabling Moderation on the comments.
That is all.
First off, let me just say thanks to everyone who has been coming over via twitter today and from Digg and Reddit and also Stumbleupon.
I received this via e-mail… spelling and grammar errors are all original.. This is from reader Elizabeth:
Patric my dear,
I rather like your blog and I am happy know that there is place to go when I feel all around is to much and wish to find people with same believing and mind.
I come to the stage that I do not even listen any more to people at all who belives Obama or talking for..
…I just want to hear people who is opposing him… and futher more I am praying gor the day to come when I wake up and i read in the papers; Obama resign from his posision as a president…!!!
I tried to reply back to her, but it bounced. So, I will post it here:
Thank you Ma’am. I work hard everyday to keep my readers informed and somewhat happy. I try to avoid talking points and bluster. I try to challenge socialism with honesty and integrity. I sometimes get angry. But usually I am level-headed.
Thank you writing.
I meant every word of that. It’s those little e-mails like that; that make every aggravation with running this blog, every stressful thing, that I have had to endure; and believe me there have been quite a few —- worth every minute of my time. When I started over on December 30, 2007 at 4:44 P.M.; I knew that, at the time that I was not happy with the Democratic Party. But at the time, I had zero clue that my politics was going to go as far to the right as it has. I must admit, Obama’s nomination and election helped much of that.
Now I very highly doubt that we will see Obama resign as President; barring something huge dropping and him having to resign to avoid impeachment. But I believe that we Conservative bloggers will be the legitimate catalyst for the loyal opposition. I believe that all of us, not just me; are doing the Lord’s work and we’re fighting for America. Which I will continue to do, as long as I am able to write. We may not all agree 100% on everything. But, we all agree that Obama’s policies are hurting America.
It is not about the money and it sure as heck, is not about the fame. At least not with me. Believe you me, I would like nothing more, than to slip back into anonymity and just do nothing. But how could I? This Nation has been too good to me over the years, to just sit and do nothing. I love my Country and I just cannot sit on the sidelines and watch a socialist President destroy the very foundations of which this country was founded upon.
I may be a small part. But I am a part… and for that, I am very glad. 🙂
Jeff Goldstein a Classical Liberal Blogger is need of a little help.
Due to health issues in my family I’d prefer not to disclose, I’ve hit a bit of a financial crisis.
If I have any good will left to draw on, I’d appreciate whatever help any of you who still frequent the site are able to provide.
Thanks so much,
Jeff
Hop on over and give a man a little help. This dickless tool here has not made any stupid comments.
Anyhow, go on; help him out. I’d give him some myself. But I am in a similar spot myself. Sans novels and hugely popular blog.
Just let all my readers know that way back in August I wrote tribute to one of the tragic victims of the September 11’th attacks.
In honor of the September 11’th attacks. This Blog will be only displaying the one entry; and that is the tribute. What this means is, that from September 11, 2009 — 00:00 UTC till September 12, 2009 — 00:00 UTC — I will not be making new entries on the Blog.
I was going to remove all ads from the Blog —- For the day; however, I believe the families and more importantly the victims would have not wanted that. We just cannot allow the the terrorists to disrupt our lives.
Some people might be offended by what I have written; Let me say this up front, I make absolutely NO apologies whatsoever for my feelings about September 11 and its effect on our political process.
If you are interested in helping out with the 2,996 project; Please, check out their website and find out how you can help remember the fallen.
I believe it is every Conservative and every America-loving blogger out there responsibility to remember the fallen and not to allow this tragic event to fall into obscurity.
I am sure you have noticed that my posting has been a bit light as of late.
There is a reason.
For one, my laptop keyboard was not working properly; this has been fixed, the keyboard was replaced. Never thought that the damn “N” key was so vital to one’s ability to communicate properly. Thank God for extended warranties.
Another thing is; I am just getting bored of it all. There’s nothing really worth writing about anymore. Politics is beginning to sound like a broken record anymore. Hits are down, as are clicks on ads.
I’m not saying that I am shutting down, at least not yet. I am just either burning out or just getting quite jaded.
It’s the cynic in me. I’m just become cynical of the whole lot and wonder if this is what I want to continue to write about.
Writing is a wonderful thing; Computers have made it so much easier for me to do. But writing about things that you honestly give two shits about helps too. It all means nothing if you are cynical about the subject that you are writing about.
It was never my intention to become a politico. It was just what was happening at the time and I wanted to add my voice to the discussion. But now, that discussion has changed course; some for the bad, some for the good. Most of it is more of the same. Do not get me wrong; spiking Liberals and Obama for their stupidity is fun. But when the stupidity becomes routine, it just gets old. Eventually the novelty wears off.
Which is where I am now. The novelty of blogging was worn off; and now I feel like I am having to drag myself to even write about anything anymore. What is also compounding this is the fact is, that there are just no returns for the amount of time that I am investing in the blog. I mean, I am not exactly a money grubbing person. But a little payment for my effort would be nice… and quite bluntly, I am not getting anything at all out of this. Sorry, but $179 and pocket change is not what I call a huge return for over four years worth of writing.
So, at this point, I really do not know what I want to do. I may just take a break. Then again, something huge might break and I might be back in the trenches. But as of right now. I am thinking of just not writing anything, unless it is huge. I need the break.
Anyhow… Hopefully I will be around. I will inform everyone, if I decide to open another blog or something. But for now, I think I just need to relax and get away from the politico stuff for a few days.
Recession? What Recession?
There might be one; but I’m not participating in it. 😀
Since the last time that Google Adsense sent me a check. This Blog has made $217.83 as of today. Recently, I received a payment of $179.25. I know what some of your thinking. You are most likely snickering at the amount. 😛
To be quite honest, that is pretty darned good for a newer Blog and a Political one for that matter. Not to mention a Conservative Blog that is totally independent and not affiliated with any sort of special interest group and one that has not done any real advertising.
My Hosting provider; Ryan Yaple, of EWF Media will be getting a PayPal payment from me for giving me the hosting for all this time. Just as soon as it is released to me, to transfer it to him. 🙄 Funny how slow that is.
One of the biggest and greatest rules of success in small business or in building a business; is celebrating one’s accomplishments. Even the small ones.
So, I did. I drove over to the local Meijer’s here in my local city and bought me a nice whole round, boneless steak. I went out back and fired up Dad’s grill and this was the result:
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Another shot:
In case you cannot tell, that is two different pieces of steak there, and not one big one. Yes, I ate it all and yes, it was quite tasty. 😀
The real awesome part about all of this is this; I did not need the Government to give me a hand out to achieve all this. I did it all by myself. (With the help of a good friend of mine as well…) I earned the money from the advertisements the right way and not though scams or deceptions. All Because I dared to put up a Blog that criticizes the socialist politics of the B. Hussein Obama Administration.
A Round of Thank You’s
Again, A big thank you to my hosting provider, Ryan Yaple of EWF Media, who hails from Brighton, Michigan. Who felt sorry for me; when I got jerked around by a guy who thought it would be cool to take my money and then renege on a verbal agreement. Ryan, again, I will say it. You are the best that America has young man. That money will be in your hands, just as soon PayPal lets me have it! 🙄 😉 😀 😆
Another Big thank you is to my faithful readers; you know who you are. I see the site numbers and I see who reads what. Thank you for clicking the banner ads. Every little bit helps. Please note, that there is a PayPal donation button on here; it is on the right, at the top. Also, please note, that I have 3 ad spots on BlogAds. and 4 ad spots on Project Wonderful. Please, keep up your readership, and tell your friends about this site!
To the restoration of Conservatism in America!
-Pat
Here’s the Numbers for last week: (Via GoStats)
Total counter state:
Hits: 227948
Hosts: 128978
Visitors: 155485
Sessions: 172596
From the beginning of the month:
Hits: 16264
Hosts: 11222
Visitors: 12565
Sessions: 13284
New Visitors: 7069
Last week:
Hits: 5672
Hosts: 4116
Visitors: 4429
Sessions: 4619
New Visitors: 2394
I have seen worse numbers, and I have seen better. Could be better. But I will take it. 😀
These are from GoStats.com:
Total counter state:
Hits: 222616
Hosts: 125565
Visitors: 151489
Sessions: 168308
From the begining of the month:
Hits: 10932
Hosts: 7809
Visitors: 8569
Sessions: 8996
New Visitors: 4818
Last week:
Hits: 8205
Hosts: 6052
Visitors: 6450
Sessions: 6685
New Visitors: 3559
Total counter state:
Hits: 215477
Hosts: 120666
Visitors: 146025
Sessions: 162538
From the beginning of the month:
Hits: 3793
Hosts: 2910
Visitors: 3105
Sessions: 3226
New Visitors: 1699
Last week:
Hits: 7959
Hosts: 6089
Visitors: 6446
Sessions: 6690
New Visitors: 3443
WOW! 😮 Excellent numbers
Hits: 208169
Hosts: 115573
Visitors: 140313
Sessions: 156485
From the beginning of the month:
Hits: 23909
Hosts: 12628
Visitors: 15858
Sessions: 18021
New Visitors: 9842
Last week:
Hits: 6362
Hosts: 4395
Visitors: 4668
Sessions: 5011
New Visitors: 2513
Unbelievable. 😯