"Lost opportunities: How blogs uncovered the chicagolady" [FreeRepublic issue in Pulido election?]

ChiTown Daily News ^ | 3/25/09 | "Lou Grant"

[lonewacko_dot_com]

The earliest mention in Chitowndailynews' Media Insider of the controversy regarding Rosanna Pulido and her postings in the Free Republic occurred on March 4 when we found the following blog entry attributed to TarsTarkas.net: (The posting occurred March 3)...

[lonewacko_dot_com]

The linked article is in a paper I've never heard of, but that doesn't mean what they discuss can be dismissed. If you simply dismiss it, that will not in any way have an impact on those who take the article or the issue seriously. So, simply dismissing it is counter-productive.

Rather, I suggest that FReepers work together to try to figure out ways to undercut the issue raised in the article. Please come up with actual solutions (not jokes).

[GeronL]

hhhmmmmm

[pissant]

What seems to be the problem. A libtard that calls a law and order conservative someone who “hates immigrants” is par for the course.

[JamesP81]

The people commenting on the site refer to the Minutemen as a 'violent anti-immigration group'. They take the pronouncements of the Southern Poverty Law Center seriously.

In short, they're all nuts. They've made up their minds, and I don't think anything will be served by responding to this.

[GeorgiaDawg32]

violent anti-immigration group Minuteman Project.

Since when is the Minuteman Project violent??? Seems to me they go out of their way to avoid confrontation and their main purpose is to notify border agents when they see something..

[freekitty]

I am sure they knew this was coming.

[OpusatFR]

Stop being scared or apologetic of a stance. Cheez.

The illegal situation is undercutting this country. Mexico darn well enough keeps their southern border shut.

The Pubs need to cringing whenever someone says, “Boo!”

I don’t see Rahm Emanuel apologizing for trying to run this country into the ground by creating his own vision of Fascist Empire. Rahm is the true president of the US. Zero is just the puppet face. Yup. That’s what he’s doing.

See? It’s easy.

[La Lydia]

Why not dismiss it? Who care what these left-wing crazies think or uncover? All six of their readers, who were unlikely, in any event, to vote for her? Who cares if she posts on FR? More power to her. This “publication” says “The Daily News is a non-profit, community supported news organization. Just like NPR and your favorite public television station, we depend on donations from people like you to run our newsroom.” Allow me to translate: it is a nonprofit, non-income generating vanity site manned for by and by Obamots and probably bankrolled by Soros or his ilk. You can check out its board of directors on the website. One of them is a “community organizer,” and we all know that means. We should proudly support her candidacy. She wasn’t some kind of hidden, manchurian candidate, and has made it very clear what she stands for. Pulido for Congress.

[surfer]

We should work together to expose “Lou Grant” and do an expose on these idiots right here on FR.

GO Rosanna!!!

[N3WBI3]

bingo.. just a liberal framing the debate in a way that suits them

1) You are against illegal Immigration? you hate immigrants
2) you think 12K per kid per year is enough for shcools, you hate teachers and kids
3) you dont think unborn kids should be killed? you hate women

[WildcatClan]

The real Lou Grant (ED ASNER) is a leftist changeling and I doubt the fake one is much different. We on FR think Obama is a Socialist? LOL! Socialist would be too generous a description.

[rockinqsranch]

There is a lot of “Oopsy” going on out there in voterland over pulling the handle for Obama, and his sycophants.

The childish Left is saving the Right lots of campaign cash in that their efforts at destroying the establishment are recognized, and not appreciated.

I don’t think a childish rant in an obscure pamphlet from Chicago is worthy of “Panic Mode”.

[denydenydeny]

I love how people who screamed in horror when others tried to associate Obama with Bill Ayers can turn right around and say “you are the company you keep.”

When anti-Communists in the fifties made that statement about Hollywood leftists and their association with Stalinists, it was the dark night of American history.

[ETL]

For all you'll ever need or want to know about
Wright's Marxist "Black Liberation Theology",
see my FR Home page:
(Obama spent 20 years in his 'church')
http://www.freerepublic.com/~etl/

Hint...

"Their founding document [the Weather Underground's] called for the establishment of a "white fighting force" to be allied with the "Black Liberation Movement" and other "anti-colonial" movements[1] to achieve "the destruction of US imperialism and the achievement of a classless world: world communism."..."-Berger, Dan (2006). Outlaws of America: The Weather Underground and the Politics of Solidarity. AK Press, 95.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weatherman_Underground#cite_ref-Berger_0-0

Outlaws of America: The Weather Underground and the Politics of Solidarity (Paperback) by Dan Berger
http://www.amazon.com/Outlaws-America-Underground-Politics-Solidarity/dp/1904859410

[wac3rd]

How many Americans have illegal gangbangers killed here in the US?

Typical Lib maggot who refuses to see the truth...in his rush for Communism (you know, taking our money to fund the “entitled”) they forget the BILLIONS of cost of illegal immigration.

[TADSLOS]

1) You are against illegal Immigration? you hate immigrants
2) you think 12K per kid per year is enough for shcools, you hate teachers and kids
3) you dont think unborn kids should be killed? you hate women

Don't forget the accompanying pic:

[spodefly]

Not alot of people will take seriously “labels” and projected hate placed on others by the SPLC, lefty bloggers, and non profit weeklies ...

[LRS]

Toss the hate label right back at them...

[Velveeta]

Do you see the 5 pointed red star as the “newspaper’s” logo?

Tells you all you need to know.

[lonewacko_dot_com]

You’re obviously wrong about that. For instance, there are about 101 news articles featuring the SPLC in this search:

http://news.google.com/news?pz=1&ned=us&hl=en&q=%22southern+poverty+law+center%22

So, obviously, the MSM takes them seriously. And, those who aren’t familiar with these issues will simply hear “hate group” and decide to vote for her opponent.

I’m not suggesting trying to change the minds of the true believers. I’m suggesting trying to blunt the impact they have on the undecideds and the like. There’s a big difference.

You can dismiss the true believers, but you can’t dismiss the impact they’ll have on those who are on the fence.

[wac3rd]

The illegals will be deported soon.

The revolution is coming.

Wait until a loaf of Obama-Mugabe bread costs $20 after hyper-inflation hits this summer.

Why can’t Mexico fix itself?

[lonewacko_dot_com]

As an example of something constructive that could be done, in a separate post point out problems with the SPLC page on her. I noticed one, and I might point it out but I’ve already got too many other things to do.

Note also that last I checked you can leave comments on some SPLC blog entries. Start a campaign to go there and point out how they’re factually or logically wrong in order to reduce their impact on others.

[EternalVigilance]

GO Rosanna GO!

[darkangel82]

He passed ‘socialist’ long ago. Communist is the term.

[Txngal]

The fact that they are raising an issue means that they’re afraid of her. Go chicagolady!!!

[mosesdapoet]

This is nothing in Chicago style elections Stuff like this was anticipated wait until they start breaking windows....This means she’s making noise Chicago Lady and her staff has been advised how to handle it I hope she’s listening http://www.theusmat.com/
Right now she needs legs to work precincts...Live in Chicago or the burbs give her a hand.... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2212701/posts

[bilhosty]

isnt it something how e are called haters by the real haters. But, there is a lesson here. If you want to run for office you need to watch what you say here.

[Cletus.D.Yokel]

She hates immigrants. Hates, hates, hates them! She really, really, really hates them.

That there is a libel suit, baby.

[GOPJ]

She hates immigrants. Hates, hates, hates them! She really, really, really hates them.

OK - this was as far as I got - this sh-t doesn't pass the smell test - I've never met anyone on freerepublic who hates immigrants.

I know lots of people who hate illegals breaking into our country.

And people who resent people living here against the law - but I've never NEVER met anyone who HATES immigrants.

Well, legal immigrants.

We're all children of immigrants. Or we're the offspring of American Indians.

So whoever wrote this is some stupid hateful liberals who thinks "hate" doesn't count if it's done by a liberal.

Personally, I know the difference between a guest I invite to my home and a thug who breaks in. Wish liberals understood the difference.

[GOPJ]

The Campaign To Bankrupt The Palin Family 03/25/2009 8:41:20 AM PDT · 112 of 155 MeekOneGOP to SolidWood; EdReform; Alamo-Girl; onyx; ALOHA RONNIE; SpookBrat; Republican Wildcat; Howlin; ... Excerpt:

A group of Alaska liberals, with the apparent cooperation of members of the Alaska Democratic Party have been filing ethics charge after ethics charge against Sarah Palin. The aim? Not to get her impeached and booted from office, because every single one of the charges are frivolous, baseless and even fairly deranged - one was even filed in the name of a soap opera character - but something far more personal.

These people want to bankrupt the Palins and leave them destitute. They want to empty their bank accounts so that they cannot afford the basics and necessities of life after Governor Palin leaves office.

Read this if you want to know what real "hate" is... - - - - - - -

[ari-freedom]

I don’t ‘hate’ illegals. Many illegals love America a heck of a lot better than many Americans who take its freedom and opportunities for granted.
Just get the govt to FIX the problem it created and protect the border.

[ari-freedom]

“But, there is a lesson here. If you want to run for office you need to watch what you say here.”

yup there are a lot of smart people here but it’s very easy to say something online that will be used against you.

[GOPJ]

Many illegals love America a heck of a lot better than many Americans

And the thief who breaks into my very pleasant home might "love it a heck of a lot" - but it doesn't matter. Thieves don't have standing. And either do illegals who break into my country.

[chicagolady]

Dear Friends and fellow FReepers, I want to tell you what has transpired. Every now and then we get a chance to make things right.

In 2003 I did some crude joking on Freerepublic. You folks are correct, you need to watch what you say. I truly believe that telling the truth is the way to live.

I was called to task by some folks who sponored a Congressional 5th district reception last night.

I made some derogatory comments, that I had to take responsibility for. I will not make excuses for my bad behavior.

I had a chance to apologize to people I hurt.

They were cordial and accepted my apology and I can move on now.

Also A Muslim man who is my good friend called me. We talked about some other stupid comments I made and I had the opportunity to take responsibility for what I said. Actually this campaign is not as important to me as doing the right thing when I screw up and hurt people and my friends.

I am learning some hard lessons and so be it. We all have joked and said stupid things. I am having a human experience.

The fact that I am having some time to communicate and make things right really means a lot to me. I am humbled by the response of the people who feel offended. They have offered me their forgivness, which I am thankful for.

[EternalVigilance]

You’re doing a great job. God bless you.

[ari-freedom]

well, imagine a a man who doesn’t break into your home. You don’t even have a door to your house so he walks right in and you still don’t seem to have a problem. Then you even give him money and even tuition for his kids. Then one day you realize that you were stupid all this time and then say, “I hate him. How dare he come into my house!”
Was he wrong to enter your house? Absolutely. Should we lock the door and not give them any more money? You betcha. But what do you expect when we keep the border open and give them money? You can’t really get bent out of shape when people take advantage of it even if it is technically illegal.

[HiJinx]

Ping!

[raybbr]

It's not really a newspaper. It's a blog.

Also, look at it's logo? The red star look familiar?

[GOPJ]

Imagine a man walks into my home because the country I live in will not allow me to have a door. Eighty percent of my neighbors want the government to allow doors. But they don't care. Liberals block our right to have doors.

When we ask for a door - they call us racists. When we vote for a door - they renege.

When we complain, liberals say, "well, you have guest in your home - you were a guest once - so what's the difference between a "guest" you invite and a thief you don't invite.

And when we try to explain for the hundredth time, they pretend they don't understand.

No matter how many polls are taken, it's the same - AMERCANS DON'T WANT ILLEGALS COMING INTO THEIR HOMES OR COUNTRY.

Does the MSM trumpet this truth? NOPE.

The MSM calls the poor homeowner a racist.

I do blame illegals. I blame the thief too. More people in Mexico put their names on a list and wait in line like all of us did, than those who break the law to get here. What about justice for those Mexicans who play by the rules?

Dems don't want them. They need Mexicans who are willing to break the law to get here - and willing to break the law to get on the voter rolls.

So I do blame them. But more, I blame the lying cheating democrats who force us to accept the "thieves" BECAUSE they're democrats.

And if you don't believe me - look how these same "oh so compassionate" democrats feel about Cubans breaking into our country. They don't want them here( Cubans are Republican) illegally.

Reno was willing to trump the dying wishes of a mother to get one Cuban child out of the country.

You need to rethink this ari- you're blaming the victim.

[GOPJ]

Imagine a man walks into my home because the country I live in will not allow me to have a door. Eighty percent of my neighbors want the government to allow doors. But they don't care. Liberals block our right to have doors.

When we ask for a door - they call us racists. When we vote for a door - they renege.

When we complain, liberals say, "well, you have guest in your home - you were a guest once - so what's the difference between a "guest" you invite and a thief you don't invite.

And when we try to explain for the hundredth time, they pretend they don't understand.

No matter how many polls are taken, it's the same - AMERCANS DON'T WANT ILLEGALS COMING INTO THEIR HOMES OR COUNTRY.

Does the MSM trumpet this truth? NOPE.

The MSM calls the poor homeowner a racist.

I do blame illegals. I blame the thief too. More people in Mexico put their names on a list and wait in line like all of us did, than those who break the law to get here. What about justice for those Mexicans who play by the rules?

Dems don't want them. They need Mexicans who are willing to break the law to get here - and willing to break the law to get on the voter rolls.

So I do blame them. But more, I blame the lying cheating democrats who force us to accept the "thieves" BECAUSE they're democrats.

And if you don't believe me - look how these same "oh so compassionate" democrats feel about Cubans breaking into our country. They don't want them here( Cubans are Republican) illegally.

Reno was willing to trump the dying wishes of a mother to get one Cuban child out of the country.

You need to rethink this ari- you're blaming the victim.

[~Kim4VRWC's~]

"...I love how people who screamed in horror when others tried to associate Obama with Bill Ayers can turn right around and say “you are the company you keep.”..."

LOL yeah, but ...obama WAS associated with the local TERRORIST.

[~Kim4VRWC's~]

ping to post #34
chicago lady speaketh...

[ari-freedom]

“But more, I blame the lying cheating democrats who force us to accept the “thieves” BECAUSE they’re democrats.”

yes and some Republicans too (cough mccain...Bush...). You see, I’m against those guys. They knew exactly what they were doing and should be responsible for screwing America.

[NewRomeTacitus]

Rosanna, I read what was being written a few years back and recall YOU being the moderating voice. I also recall your horrifying story about how you were trying to honor a fallen friend when radicals came out of nowhere accusing you of being a “race traitor” and dissing you for putting America above Mexico. A third party wrote they actually drove you out of the cemetery with their base and callous behavior.

I KNOW that these gutless vermin taking money from Daddy Soros have no real courage. They don’t have the gumption you gained the hard way being a woman who didn’t look like the majority. They don’t have the fire you gained from being denied when your far dumber classmates got a free pass. They don’t even understand that they’re being used as tools in the effort to undermine your run.

Most of the people lined up against you are so dumb as to not have a clue as to what it’s all about. Because they’re Democrats given marching orders. The party most adherent to evil is always the one doing the Three Monkey thing pulling the lever for who their told no matter what.

But, Rosanna, you tried, tested and challenged the Chicago machine and good Americans will owe you for testing it’s strengths and weaknesses. If not for your efforts we wouldn’t know how far the corruption permeated it. Thank you. - NRT