Captain Spaulding Says VOTE!

Posted on January 5, 2009 by myiq2xu

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Today is the first day of voting for the 2008 Weblog Awards

For Best Liberal Blog, vote for The Confluence here

For Best New Blog, vote for Uppity Woman here

For Best Small Blog, vote for Nice Deb here

For Best Hidden Gem, vote for Deadenders here

For Best Liberal Blog, vote for The Confluence again here

(Those are Captain Spaulding’s choices, you wanna argue with him?)

Voting opens today, January. 5th, and closes January. 12th

If you don't vote, clowns will eat you!

If you don't vote, clowns will eat you!

 UPDATE:

Voting is open!

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UPDATE II

Captain Spaulding says Ace of Spades is 2% less evil than the other nominees for “Best Conservative Blog” so if you feel obligated to cast a vote in every category . . .

http://2008.weblogawards.org/polls/best-conservative-blog/

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103 Responses

  1. CWaltz, on January 5th, 2009 at 5:13 pm Said:

    I notice you want us to vote twice myiq. Chicago style voting- I see. The messiah would be so proud ;)

  2. Fredster, on January 5th, 2009 at 5:13 pm Said:

    I voted! For several even!!

  3. myiq2xu, on January 5th, 2009 at 5:18 pm Said:

    Captain Spaulding says “Vote early and often”

  4. SHV, on January 5th, 2009 at 5:19 pm Said:

    Are you going to leave the voting panel up?? It makes freeping the poll a lot easier. (Clowns..ummmm..not so good)

  5. myiq2xu, on January 5th, 2009 at 5:23 pm Said:

    SHV:

    Unlike the Democratic party, the Weblogs have anti-cheating measures in place.

  6. myiq2xu, on January 5th, 2009 at 5:23 pm Said:

    BTW:

    Are you an anti-clownite?

  7. DisenfranchisedVoter, on January 5th, 2009 at 5:24 pm Said:

    Don’t forget No Quarter for Best Political Coverage. They are going against Daily Kos and Politico so they really need our help.
    http://2008.weblogawards.org/polls/best-political-coverage/

  8. lisadawn82, on January 5th, 2009 at 5:25 pm Said:

    Just voted. It felt great. Meet you all there again tomorrow.

  9. birdgal, on January 5th, 2009 at 5:25 pm Said:

    Whoo Hoo! The Confluence is ahead.

  10. ginaswo, on January 5th, 2009 at 5:26 pm Said:

    voted, thank you for linkys!!

    Confluence is ahead!!! (all our picks are ahead in fact!!!)woohoo!!!!

  11. Fredster, on January 5th, 2009 at 5:27 pm Said:

    Tried using a different browser (just to see, ya know?) but it must be tracking by IP or something and it said I’d already voted in the last 24 hrs. :-(

  12. bostonboomer, on January 5th, 2009 at 5:29 pm Said:

    They have ways of tracking people who have already voted–at least that’s what they claim.

  13. CWaltz, on January 5th, 2009 at 5:30 pm Said:

    Woohoo! The 40 “bitter knitters” are kicking butt. We must cover the entire Appalachian region from Puerto Rico to WV.

  14. FLVoter, on January 5th, 2009 at 5:30 pm Said:

    I voted and will do so every day until voting ends. I hope The Confluence wins! So many blogs have become nothing but Obama echo chambers. The Confluence is a breath of fresh air in the Obama fog covered land.

  15. Fredster, on January 5th, 2009 at 5:31 pm Said:

    Oh I know BB. I read about what they were doing on their site.

    It’s so unfair that we have to play honestly after the primaries and stuff.

  16. myiq2xu, on January 5th, 2009 at 5:31 pm Said:

    We do not condone cheating!

    (unless you know a way where we won’t get caught)

    Seriously – we want to win fair and square.

  17. Regency, on January 5th, 2009 at 5:31 pm Said:

    Anybody else voting SavagePolitics for Up and Coming?

  18. myiq2xu, on January 5th, 2009 at 5:33 pm Said:

    If you feel the need to cast a vote for a conservative blog, let me remind you that Ace of Spades was courteous to PUMA during the election.

  19. Regency, on January 5th, 2009 at 5:34 pm Said:

    By the way, MyIq, due to the late start, it closes on Jan. 13th instead of the 12th

  20. Fredster, on January 5th, 2009 at 5:34 pm Said:

    myiq: I wasn’t thinking of it as cheating so much as lending a helping hand or being extremely zealous…

  21. CWaltz, on January 5th, 2009 at 5:34 pm Said:

    I was kidding Myiq. Unlike the new, improved Democratic party I think how you play the game is just as darn important as whether you win or lose. It’s one of the reasons Obama will never have my support.

  22. kat in your hat, on January 5th, 2009 at 5:35 pm Said:

    Voted for all recommendations.

  23. Joanelle, on January 5th, 2009 at 5:35 pm Said:

    Oh, Myiq I already voted for all dem guys!

  24. Fredster, on January 5th, 2009 at 5:35 pm Said:

    I need to do a huge email to all my friends/acquaintances and explain how to vote and who to vote for. {{snark}}

  25. Regency, on January 5th, 2009 at 5:35 pm Said:

    Forgot all about AofS. Consider them voted for.

  26. Regency, on January 5th, 2009 at 5:36 pm Said:

    *sigh* Huzzah isn’t even funny when the English do it.

  27. tpt/ny, on January 5th, 2009 at 5:38 pm Said:

    Got my votes in.
    You all are ahead so far.
    Great job!!

  28. dakinikat, on January 5th, 2009 at 5:38 pm Said:

    regency: I did

  29. SHV, on January 5th, 2009 at 5:39 pm Said:

    myiq2xu, on January 5th, 2009 at 5:23 pm Said:

    SHV:

    Unlike the Democratic party, the Weblogs have anti-cheating measures in place.
    ************
    I thought one vote per day was kosher?? Are any of the non-recommended blogs worth a look?

  30. Fredster, on January 5th, 2009 at 5:40 pm Said:

    T.M. has a grand total of five votes! :P

  31. myiq2xu, on January 5th, 2009 at 5:41 pm Said:

    SHV:

    Take a look, and feel free to make your own recommendations

  32. myiq2xu, on January 5th, 2009 at 5:42 pm Said:

    BTW:

    If you feel like voting for one of those nasty, evil conservative blogs (like AOS) here is the link:

    http://2008.weblogawards.org/polls/best-conservative-blog/

  33. CWaltz, on January 5th, 2009 at 5:42 pm Said:

    Best blog – Ugh

    Huffpoop, PDSullivan, and Daily Propaganda are the best the intertubes can do? Sad.

  34. Regency, on January 5th, 2009 at 5:43 pm Said:

    Ace of Spades is way ahead with 159 of the 331 votes cast for the Conservative Blog category. Looks like all our recs lead.

  35. CWaltz, on January 5th, 2009 at 5:43 pm Said:

    One vote per day is cool. the system is set up to vote daily. More than that is unkosher.

  36. Pat Johnson, on January 5th, 2009 at 5:47 pm Said:

    I voted! Anything to get rid of those leering clown faces. The Confluence is ahead along with Uppity Woman! Fabulous!

  37. SHV, on January 5th, 2009 at 5:49 pm Said:

    myiq2xu, on January 5th, 2009 at 5:41 pm Said:

    SHV:

    Take a look, and feel free to make your own recommendations
    ************
    The one that I recognize and used to patronize are toxic…My only recommendation would be for Best Science Blog “Pharyngula”…PZ Meyers gives the fundies apoplexy.

  38. CWaltz, on January 5th, 2009 at 5:52 pm Said:

    It’s not letting me look at stats anymore :( Bummer

  39. bostonboomer, on January 5th, 2009 at 5:54 pm Said:

    The cheeto cheating blog is by our dear friend “Ames,” madamb’s stalker.

    http://www.dailykos.com/story/2009/1/5/144327/1471/971/680429

  40. bostonboomer, on January 5th, 2009 at 5:55 pm Said:

    CWaltz,

    Then we can vote again tomorrow?

  41. bostonboomer, on January 5th, 2009 at 5:59 pm Said:

    Ames’ diary is getting dissed, and the cheetos don’t like that he’s recommending cheating.

  42. myiq2xu, on January 5th, 2009 at 6:10 pm Said:

    You can vote once a day from every computer you own.

  43. Regency, on January 5th, 2009 at 6:11 pm Said:

    Now cheating is suddenly unethical?

  44. CWaltz, on January 5th, 2009 at 6:11 pm Said:

    yep

    24 hours after the first vote you get to revote

  45. Briana, on January 5th, 2009 at 6:16 pm Said:

    who in the heck is ames ? .. from old smelly meat place ?

  46. helenk, on January 5th, 2009 at 6:16 pm Said:

    myiq2xu
    please leave the links up for the duration , it helps electronically challenged people like me vote.

    WOMEN WITH INTELLIGENCE AND EXPERIENCE,MEN WHO SUPPORT THEM AND COUNTRY BEFORE PARTY ALWAYS

    PUMAS,BUBBAS, AND THOSE PEOPLE RULE

  47. helenk, on January 5th, 2009 at 6:17 pm Said:

    CWaltz
    how is your mom?

  48. NH, on January 5th, 2009 at 6:21 pm Said:

    Hello everyone. I voted too. I’ve got my fingers crossed, hoping TC wins.

  49. fuzzybeargville, on January 5th, 2009 at 6:21 pm Said:

    thanks miq2xu-I will be sure to vote early and vote often every day after I get home from work….

    Daily Kos is abouch of jerk weeds the still believe we are all obama conspiracy therorist and x-republicans.

    hence forth they are the daily kookoos

    suppose they now think Gates as Sec Def and Reaganomics are good as long as Pampers give them his blessing

  50. fuzzybeargville, on January 5th, 2009 at 6:26 pm Said:

    dont forget betty jean kling tonight on free us now blogtalkradio….8 pm betty jean will be there and she could use our support!

  51. myiq2xu, on January 5th, 2009 at 6:29 pm Said:

    The links will be at the top of the Klownhaus frontpage until voting ends.

  52. CWaltz, on January 5th, 2009 at 6:32 pm Said:

    They think it was a stroke. The test came back negative but they can’t come up for any other reasons for a neuro and motor deficit even though the CTs have been negative. My sister says that she seems to be more cognizant then when they took her in. She’s had 2 heart attacks and ignored the doctors when they wanted to ultrasound her leg because they believed it has/ had a clot in it. I love my mother but she just doesn’t seem to take care of herself the way she should and trying to convince her is like talking to a wall. My family is all drama all the time, God love them. I remember talking about my family to one of my friends and she said that we sounded like a good soap opera. My poor sister is earning her place in heaven. She went and saw mom and mom said just to let her die because “no one wanted her anymore(She’s upset because sis and her 3 kids are finally attempting to leave the nest again). I told my sister to talk to the doc and see if they have program that will help her transition and realize that this can be a positive thing if she lets it.

    On another note, according to the superintendant at NS. They intend to lay off 30 folk. They started cutting the boards and about 12 guys are in limbo because they are too junior to place. I bet the cheap bastards are hoping that the guys will quit so they don’t have to pay unemployment.

  53. riverdaughter, on January 5th, 2009 at 6:38 pm Said:

    Hey! The Bloggies are also taking nominations this week. Fancy that. Should we go for a twofer?

    Here’s the nomination link: 2009 Bloggie Nominations Form

  54. Bonita, on January 5th, 2009 at 6:41 pm Said:

    Taylor Marsh 8
    Confluence 212

    Take that arsewipe:-)

  55. fif, on January 5th, 2009 at 6:44 pm Said:

    Woo hoo!! Are those results for ALL VOTERS, because the Confluence is kicking ass!

  56. Lady Boomer NYC, on January 5th, 2009 at 6:46 pm Said:

    Anyone can vote 1 time per day in each category. That’s not cheating. So . . . have at it.

  57. myiq2xu, on January 5th, 2009 at 6:48 pm Said:

    “the Confluence is kicking ass!

    The Confluence ALWAYS kicks ass!

  58. fif, on January 5th, 2009 at 6:48 pm Said:

    Can we vote repeatedly (since you listed TC twice)?

  59. fif, on January 5th, 2009 at 6:49 pm Said:

    Oops, just saw Lady B’s explanation…

  61. Lady Boomer NYC, on January 5th, 2009 at 6:51 pm Said:

    yes re: the bloggies. which category would be good for TC?

  62. fuzzybeargville, on January 5th, 2009 at 6:51 pm Said:

    After RD wins the Award (hopefully not a plastic leg lamp with a fishnet stocking) we whould also take bets on wich “faux” liberal koolaid blogger will have a coronary first?

  63. fuzzybeargville, on January 5th, 2009 at 6:52 pm Said:

    well food of course and enternainment are two catagories we talk about those subjects as much as politics

  64. fif, on January 5th, 2009 at 6:53 pm Said:

    OT: Ann Coulter has been “banned for life” by NBC. She’s heinous, but the hypocrisy is ludicrous. Look at their reason:

    Coulter was set to unveil her new book, GUILTY.

    But one network insider claims it was the book’s theme — a brutal examination of liberal bias in the new era — that got executives to dis-invite the controversialist.

    “We are just not interested in anyone so highly critical of President-elect Obama, right now,” a TODAY insider reveals. “It’s such a downer. It’s just not the time, and it’s not what our audience wants, either.”

  65. angienc2, on January 5th, 2009 at 6:57 pm Said:

    Ace of Spades is not only 2% less evil then the other conservative blogs, those c*cks*ckers over there are damn funny! I encourage everyone to please go give them a vote.

    Also, is there a way to keep this post up top because we are allowed to vote every 24 hours & I want to make sure we ALL remember to do it!!

  66. Regency, on January 5th, 2009 at 6:57 pm Said:

    *snort* Censorship, thy name is journalist integrity.

  67. fif, on January 5th, 2009 at 6:57 pm Said:

    Now cheating is suddenly unethical?

    Reg: It’s only bad if it doesn’t benefit Prince Obambiwon.

  68. Regency, on January 5th, 2009 at 6:58 pm Said:

    RD: Go for it. The Confluence deserves mad accolades.

  69. fif, on January 5th, 2009 at 6:59 pm Said:

    “We are just not interested in anyone so highly critical of President-elect Obama, right now,” a TODAY insider reveals. “It’s such a downer.”

    Yea, it’s really a buzz kill for a Kool Aid high.

  70. bostonboomer, on January 5th, 2009 at 7:02 pm Said:

    There is another weblog award thingy going on, The Bloggies. Everyone should nominate the Confluence, but which category?

    http://2009.bloggies.com/

  71. Regency, on January 5th, 2009 at 7:02 pm Said:

    Fif: Naturally. I imagine a whole lot of Constitutional infringement will be so totally fine in the coming months. “What? If you don’t quarter soldier in your house, you’re not a patriot.”

    Can I wake up to 2012 please?

  72. bostonboomer, on January 5th, 2009 at 7:04 pm Said:

    Which category, RD?

  73. bostonboomer, on January 5th, 2009 at 7:06 pm Said:

    It says the winners will each get

    {drumroll}

    $20.00!!

  74. fuzzybeargville, on January 5th, 2009 at 7:07 pm Said:

    I think Anne Coulter is a nut bag but really these guys are not any better…what if no one wanted to hear about watergate? specially after Nixon won a big landslide against McGovern? Was it to not what the public wanter to hear? gimme a break

    DIP SH*TS-

    Journalism is about what the public wants to hear its about what the public needs to hear…

    Pat J Pass the vomit bucket please

  75. shtuey, on January 5th, 2009 at 7:07 pm Said:

    Regency, sounds like you need to join the Canine Leisure Society

    http://ohmyvalve.blogspot.com/2008/12/canine-leisure-society_25.html

    There’s a NEW THREAD.

    According to the American Spectator, Camp Pamp was not misled. Whoops!

  76. helenk, on January 5th, 2009 at 7:07 pm Said:

    CWaltz
    some t and e people l might want to try Amtrak.
    I do not know if they are hiring in your area but if they are willing to relocate there is a whole country.
    I hope your mom does calm down and understand she has to take care of herself. She has family who love her.

    WOMEN WITH INTELLIGENCE AND EXPERIENCE , MEN WHO SUPPORT THEM AND COUNTRY BEFORE PARTY ALWAYS

    PUMAS,BUBBAS, AND THOSE PEOPLE RULE

  77. angienc2, on January 5th, 2009 at 7:08 pm Said:

    I just logged into my remote work computer & was able to vote again — so don’t forget folks — vote once from your work computer & once from your home computer every 24 hours!

  78. fuzzybeargville, on January 5th, 2009 at 7:09 pm Said:

    sorry should read:

    Journalism is not about “what the public wants to hear” its about “what the public needs to hear”…

    where did these guys get their journalism degrees?

  79. fuzzybeargville, on January 5th, 2009 at 7:12 pm Said:

    ok I know KO and tweety got there Journalism Degress for sending in 10 cereal box tops…but what is the rest of their excuses?

  80. fuzzybeargville, on January 5th, 2009 at 7:12 pm Said:

    ok I cannot type today

    Hi angie how are you?

  81. fuzzybeargville, on January 5th, 2009 at 7:13 pm Said:

    of course Ko and Tweety got a Journalism Degress instead of a Degree but what do you expect for 10 box tops?

  82. CWaltz, on January 5th, 2009 at 7:14 pm Said:

    A downer huh?

    You know what I think is a downer? Morons that think being critical is a downer. I am no Coulter fan (I think she is a huge moron and proves it everytime she opens her mouth)but there somethinjg just plain wrong when journalism becomes propaganda because a differing opinion from dear leader might be a downer.

  83. helenk, on January 5th, 2009 at 7:18 pm Said:

    help
    I went to the bloggy thing and nominated The Confluence and riverdaughter. They say I have to nominate three and put in a url. What is a url and why do I need one?

    WOMEN WITH INTELLIGENCE AND EXPERIENCE , MEN WHO SUPPORT THEM AND COUNTRY BEFORE PARTY ALWAYS

    PUMAS,BUBBAS, AND THOSE PEOPLE RULE

  84. CWaltz, on January 5th, 2009 at 7:21 pm Said:

    The url is the web address helen. Just pick The Confluence, Uppity Woman and Heidi’s Potpourri or 51% if you gotta do three. That’s what I’d do.

  85. angienc2, on January 5th, 2009 at 7:22 pm Said:

    Hi fuzzy!!!

  86. fuzzybeargville, on January 5th, 2009 at 7:27 pm Said:

    new thread!

    and looks like more scandal for Pampers I know everyone is shocked

    right Myiq and angie!

  87. Joanelle, on January 5th, 2009 at 7:33 pm Said:

    Helen, the url is the website address – I believe this one is: http://riverdaughter.wordpress.com

    someone please correct me if I’m wrong.

  88. Owen, on January 5th, 2009 at 7:38 pm Said:

    Voted!

    Also I 2nd the sticky at the top so we keep voting.

    Also Can you add Science blog to the list? PZ and Bad Astronomy are so cool (even if PhilP drank the Obat kool aid)

  89. pagerd, on January 5th, 2009 at 8:00 pm Said:

    Categories I’d put The Confluence into:

    Weblog of the Year
    Best Weblog About Politics

    Best Community Weblog
    Weblogs where everyone is invited to post.
    or
    Best Group Weblog
    Weblogs written by an exclusive group.

    Is confluence a community or group by their definition? Is commenting considered posting, or not?

    Best New Weblog

    The first post was in January 2008.

    If righteousbabe were still blogging, I’d nominate her for Best Teen Weblog, even if she was at kos.

    Robin

  90. RedDragon62, on January 5th, 2009 at 8:16 pm Said:

    Good Luck River and all the writers here!

    You will always have this man’s vote!

  91. wdib, on January 5th, 2009 at 8:42 pm Said:

    Damn it, myiq, what about the other categories? I know, you didn’t want to appear too pushy, but I could have used your expertise. Help for tomorrow, or I’ll look them up myself. Thanks mon.

  92. vbonnaire, on January 5th, 2009 at 9:38 pm Said:

    KLOWN! —– I didn’t vote for the ones I didn’t know but we have the same friends in Uppity & Deadenders!

    xxoo!

    Did I ever tell you BOZO and DISNEYLAND made my childhood?
    Along with Ferris wheels, carnivals, pony rides, and balloons!

    hugs you!
    I have know you for muchamente lifetimes, kiddo!

  93. dormantDem, on January 5th, 2009 at 9:49 pm Said:

    I just voted too, and boy it felt GREAT! Thanks to all of you here as well as NoQuarter, Uppity, Hillbuzz, Not Your Sweetie, and many others I rely on for my sanity.

    I decided to call o BOpeep after that fateful day on 1/20. I’ve always loved PEbo, so for me it makes sense.

    I don’t always read all the comments and don’t always read these great blogs daily…so if BOpeep is already a common term; I missed it….and will happily realize how many REAL dems do still exist!

  94. donna darko, on January 5th, 2009 at 9:53 pm Said:

    I voted for the PUMA blogs, will every day and hope all PUMAs will do the same!

  95. thetownecrier, on January 5th, 2009 at 10:14 pm Said:

    Cool site!
    True, if you don’t vote, clowns will eat you.

  96. ghost2, on January 5th, 2009 at 10:20 pm Said:

    Myiq,

    This poll seems to be structured like American Idol, so multiple voting is legit, I dare say even encouraged.

  97. Mr Blifil, on January 5th, 2009 at 11:02 pm Said:

    How ’bout instead of voting for Ace of Spades, or recommending that people vote for Ace of Spades, you simply download the Motorhead song and do something useful with your time, like sitting down and listening to it at maximum volume repeatedly over a period of hours.

    What “liberal” site would recommend a Conservative blog? Least of all the numb nutses at Ace of Spades. Criminy.

  98. Jillie, on January 5th, 2009 at 11:52 pm Said:

    hate to report this, but the confluence is losing, and losing badly, to ‘wonkette.’ i went to check it out and it is a horrible piece of slime. i cannot imagine anyone voting for it, much less have 1500 votes. i also checked some other categories and no one else is close. you should take this fight all the way to the supreme court.

  99. B null, on January 6th, 2009 at 12:06 am Said:

    Jillie: it’s pretty simple. Politicians are lame and politics is hilarious. Good luck beating *that*.

  100. fsteele, on January 6th, 2009 at 12:22 am Said:

    Trying to support you here, I just posted this to PumaResponders.blogspot.com The links aren’t coming through here, but they are links there.

    For Best Liberal Blog, vote for The Confluence here
    For Best New Blog, vote for Uppity Woman here
    For Best Small Blog, vote for Nice Deb here
    For Best Hidden Gem, vote for Deadenders here

  101. Lionel Hutz Esq, on January 6th, 2009 at 3:55 am Said:

    As good PUMAs, shouldn’t we not vote and just assume that we deserve the nomination because we have been a blog for a few months?

  102. Lionel Hutz Esq, on January 6th, 2009 at 3:58 am Said:

    Oh wait, that only works if this blog marries a famous and accomplished blog so we can live off of its name.

  103. GAgal, on January 6th, 2009 at 4:24 am Said:

    I can kinda understand why the blind koolaid drinkers hate the Confluence, but what I can’t understand–just from reading thru the last six pages– of Wonkette is why it’s in the liberal category. They made fun of Shutey’s “Pampers” but had Al Franken in diapers too. Hmmm…They make fun of Harry Reid’s glasses saying they make him too feminine. Wonkette’s dirty little secret seems to be they’re not liberal at all. Hell, they like Obama. That should have been the first clue. Damn it! I fell for it again. Just like all the others that claim to be libs or dems. No such thing anymore. Now it’s Obamacrats.

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