Blogivists HQ

I’m not one to believe in astrology, tarot cards, or other New Age mumbo-jumbo, but if I did, right now I’d say something like, “Wow…the stars have aligned for blogivists.com”

What do I mean? Folks, we’re getting press. Exposure. Publicity.

Quite a bit came from the promotional work the Blogivists Team did at last weekend’s RightOnline. (While I’m on the subject, check out Eric Odom’s write-up of the event). The team must have really come out swinging because blogivists.com got mentions here, here, here and here. And that last one? The New York Times political blog. Zing!

Yes, and not only did we get some good press, we got some new Blogivists on board too. Arguably the most enthusiastic? The Militiaman, who wrote 7 posts in just 3 days.

Of course, it’s not just a one-way street. You guys are procuring publicity too.

The Illinois chapter of Americans For Prosperity sent out some snail mail, an e-newsletter, and – if that weren’t enough – a press release regarding The Pork Report and its “Pork Project A Day”.

And, unequivocally the most exciting news yet, the following post by E!! True Conservative got picked up by Politico! Check it out (third paragraph for the mention) and give E!! some made props:

As newspapers everywhere bemoan the loss of advertising revenue, campaigns know where recent college graduates looking for jobs head first. Click on nonprofit job listings on Craigslist in virtually any swing state and you’ll be assaulted with appeals for paid canvassers.

The only catch: If you care for a job in Republican politics, you may have to look elsewhere.

As first noticed by the Nevada-based E!! blog, Democratic campaigns are going out of their way to find new staffers. Recent Craigslist postings in the Silver State, from the Democratic National Committee and MoveOn.org under the headline “Field Organizers and Campaign Staff Needed to Beat McCain!”, sit alongside advertisements in the Las Vegas Review-Journal seeking canvassers for the Nevada State Democratic Party…

Well alright! Now whoever said that blogging was a pointless activity?

Counterpoint. Checkmate. QED!

Well, that was a nice little vacation…

Yes, it’s been awhile since the last Select CHEESE. Know what’s better than time-off? The blogivists community, of course. Your blogivism.

And recently it’s only gotten better. Not only has the quantity of bloggers and posts increased, but the quality is way up as well.

Seriously, give yourselves a pat on the back because what, only months ago, was a small and rogue band of novice bloggers is well on its way to becoming something big and exciting. A force to reckon with. Statists, watch out!

So while I’m on the subject of community, how about I introduce some of the new kids on the block:

Classically Liberal: Like most people who self-identify as classical liberals, economics is the prism. Free markets, property rights and transparency is the result.

E! True Conservative Story™: A blog pushing “Justice and Liberty in Nevada”. I mean, with a title and focus like that, how can this blog not go far?

Extremism in Defense of Liberty: For this blogger, the title “capitalist” is incomplete. ‘Extremism… is an Objectivist. An Objectivist, moreover, with particular contempt for Senator Herb Kohl.

laffin@liberals: A blog with an Ayn Rand influence covering local politics in Dane County, Wisconsin.

Liberty Tree Lantern: This dudes loves liberty. Some call him Capt. Karl; most just know him as a legend.

Standard of Living: Another classical liberal – this one from Madison, Wisconsin. Modern liberals beware – we’re taking back the terminology.

…the end of man is to know: With quick wit and a sharp mind, he’ll beat you over the head with his pragmatism. Every time. Be sure to check out the Friday thread: No ‘Effing Way.

They’re all great people so be sure to drop them a comment or two. Hey, maybe even some link love.

As for me, I’ll be back to my usual routine – weaving particular posts into a theme – next week.

And if that doesn’t satisfy you, check out this video – entitled Any Given Blog – that Liberty Girl made. Holla!