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Hmmm...

DrewM. and I have been kicking around an idea with increasing seriousness. It's premature to write about this, as I have a lot of "ideas" that remain firmly in the realm of ideation, and there's nothing really I need from you guys now, but as I've been talking about it for an hour, might as well get a blog post about it.

With increasing seriousness, we are discussing the possibility of a right-wing blogocentric (but not blog-exclusive by any means; we'd be looking to tap into the Tea Party movement, for example) version of the Yearly Kos (now called "Netroots Nation").

My blog itself is too small in readership to support something like this (although the similarly-sized RedState just pulled it off in Atlanta), but we're thinking partner up with a lot of other blogs, pull in all that collected audience, and then see what happens, in terms of questionnaires and response rates and hard commitments.

We have a name but I'm not spilling. Nothing to do with "Ace."

The only idea I am definite on is that it is not going to be held at some dreary city like DC. It's going to be in Vegas, or Miami, or Coronado Island off of San Diego, or someplace fun like that that caters to tourists. If you've ever traveled for political stuff, you know that all too often you wind up in dreary DC in the wintertime, and it feels very much like a working vacation. Or... just work.

Basically, I think if you're paying to travel, you should be having fucking margaritas or something, not shivering your ass off in freezing rain.

We don't have a lot of of ideas besides that, except we'd try to get a few people like Michelle Malkin and Laura Ingraham to come and give a speech or something. Obviously we'd put the word out to big-name politicians who wouldn't mind free airfare and hotel in a destination city (and I guess an "honorarium," maybe three free drink tickets at the local Laff Factory).

And we'd have to partner up with some or other sponsor.

Who? I don't know. Chico's Bail Bonds.

I guess there's no point asking "Are you interested?" because you liars will all say you are, like you said when I asked if you really wanted t-shirts. (Kidding...)

Just tossing it out there.

Oh: What I do need is for people who can add credibility to this to say "Yeah, I'd probably come" without actually offering a commitment. Like name-type people. Like, just so we can use your name to get other suckers to commit to coming.

Like Fred Thompson.

You don't even have to mean it. Just let us claim it.


Posted by: Ace at 04:57 PM



Comments

1 Wait, there are t-shirts? I WANT ONE!

Posted by: Mallamutt at November 11, 2009 04:59 PM (V9SYy)

2 Are there hoodies too?

Posted by: Mr. Crabington at November 11, 2009 05:00 PM (taGwa)

3 Look! A squirrel!

Posted by: lorien1973 at November 11, 2009 05:01 PM (IhQuA)

4 Come to Myrtle Beach.

Posted by: KelliD at November 11, 2009 05:01 PM (Q9Cny)

5 It's all about the t-shirts, man.

Posted by: ace at November 11, 2009 05:01 PM (jlvw3)

6 Only if you get junk punched guy and fellatio fruit bat demonstrations.

Posted by: CUS at November 11, 2009 05:01 PM (wOGfT)

7 Come to San Diego.  Always sunny, and only minutes away from Tijuana... where the Ace of Spades lifestyle is in full force (if you don't mind the random drug gang killings).

Posted by: wooga at November 11, 2009 05:01 PM (2p0e3)

8 Thought the idea of a national Moron Meetup had already been bouncing around for near a year now...

Posted by: A.G. at November 11, 2009 05:01 PM (jBPzC)

9 Cancun, bitches!  Hog flu is everywhere already so why not?  Cheapy, cheapy.

Posted by: Ronin at November 11, 2009 05:02 PM (mhOHX)

10

Newt is available, so is John McCain.  They may even give you a break on speaking fees.

Posted by: Pelvis at November 11, 2009 05:02 PM (LlaBi)

11 San Diego is too expensive. And why would I want to spend my money there? Come to South Carolina. Lots of golf and no hippies.

Posted by: KelliD at November 11, 2009 05:02 PM (Q9Cny)

12 It's about time!!  So, yes it needs to be done, but how can it be when individual egos are so involved?  I wish one and all good fortune in the attempt.  :-)

Posted by: Hanlon’s Razor at November 11, 2009 05:03 PM (hJ2zP)

13 I thought only the dudes got shirts...

Posted by: Paul "The F'in Hammer" Anka at November 11, 2009 05:03 PM (Zi+FQ)

14 Gotta be Vegas.

Posted by: SGT Dan at November 11, 2009 05:03 PM (GgXZc)

15 How about Reno, it's cheaper then Vegas and I live there

Posted by: RobD at November 11, 2009 05:03 PM (sV3Dv)

16 You would need a location with a healthy supply of hobos.

Posted by: Mallamutt at November 11, 2009 05:03 PM (V9SYy)

17 maybe the idea has been bouncing around but drew is kind of serious, and as it turns out, he has some experience with this stuff.

Plus I want to go back to vegas.

Posted by: ace at November 11, 2009 05:03 PM (jlvw3)

18 Actually, I plan to spend my vacation in a cold and rainy place out in the woods next week, dressed in camo and armed to the tits. And I don't drink little gay drinks with little umbrellas in them. So I guess putting the meeting 1000 miles + from my stomping grounds will make little difference.

Posted by: maddogg at November 11, 2009 05:03 PM (OlN4e)

19 Hell yes.

Posted by: Brian Cobbs at November 11, 2009 05:04 PM (zVHtL)

20 We could go to Dallas, which, I recall, is the most tornadoed city.  Plus, its Texas, where most of the AoS lifestyle is actually legal.

Posted by: A.G. at November 11, 2009 05:04 PM (jBPzC)

21 I don't know about this. I mean, most conferences I have been to start pretty early. I know, Ace, you hit it hard at the crack of noon - but really?

Posted by: Mallamutt at November 11, 2009 05:04 PM (V9SYy)

22

Though you don't believe me, I would definitely be interested in this. With enough notice, I would plan a vacation around it. But not Vegas-I was just there and it's scary ghetto most everywhere.

Posted by: Christian at November 11, 2009 05:04 PM (Lgc/F)

23 You would need a location with a healthy supply of hobos.

You could always claim to represent Ace's Hobo Exterminators and they'll pay you to go.

Posted by: CUS at November 11, 2009 05:04 PM (wOGfT)

24

We have a name but I'm not spilling. Nothing to do with "Ace."

How about Jack? Or am I off...

Posted by: Gunslinger at November 11, 2009 05:04 PM (Zi+FQ)

25 BTW, any betting morons here? I would like to bet this bastard gets lethal injection.

Posted by: maddogg at November 11, 2009 05:05 PM (OlN4e)

26 Coronado Island off of San Diego

HAHAHAHAHA! Yeah, that place is a blast.

I vote for Vegas.

Posted by: pajama momma at November 11, 2009 05:05 PM (W2yhR)

27

 "Coronado Island off of San Diego"

COOL! You can stay at my house Ace. Don't mind the off-putting smell, it's that darn sausage factory on the other side of the bay.

I'll vote for Coronado now. The local populace would be about as supportive as you could ask, that and my travel time would be reduced to about 3 minutes.

Posted by: Jim in San Diego at November 11, 2009 05:05 PM (H7Rlw)

28

I'll go with Dennys as the sponsor since they sponsored the winner.

(that trivia stump-the-radio host question won me movie tickets and and a steak dinner)  

Posted by: polynikes at November 11, 2009 05:05 PM (m2CN7)

29

OMG!!  I had not read the first 11 comments before posting the 12th.

What am I missing--malice or stupidity?

Note: Hanlon’s Razor ”Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity”

Posted by: Hanlon’s Razor at November 11, 2009 05:06 PM (hJ2zP)

30 Ace: "Who? I don't know. Chico's Bail Bonds."

Classic. Who knew Chico would still be in business. Wait. What am I saying?


Ace: "I guess there's no point asking 'Are you interested?' because you liars will all say you are, like you said when I asked if you really wanted t-shirts. (Kidding...)"

I cannot attend an Ace & Morons Convention now, but I still like the concept. But I really do want shirts! That I can attend to. Quit dashing hope!

Posted by: AnonymousDrivel at November 11, 2009 05:06 PM (C3uAX)

31

I'm voting for Mexico. The hookers and blow are cheaper. And no white slavery laws.

 

Posted by: Rodent Liberation Front at November 11, 2009 05:06 PM (dQdrY)

32 Just tossing it out there.


C
mon dude. THEY are the tossers. WE are the teabaggers. Like the jets and sharks, dig?

Oh, and I vote Amsterdam. No, Jamaica.

Posted by: Navin R Johnson says listen to Motorhead at November 11, 2009 05:06 PM (jyEfB)

33 Tee shirts? I'd buy 'em for Christmas presents. Both my kids would proudly wear them (I'm not proud, exactly, that my 16 and 14 year old read AOSHQ, but then, I am, because they always get it. And they still don't curse, which surprises the hell out of me.)

Can't do Vegas, but I am ALL for a Southern city that's warm and happy-Savannah, Orlando, Daytona, Ft. Lauderdale. Heck, if you have it in Florida, you might get Rush to stop by.

Posted by: mokimoki at November 11, 2009 05:06 PM (IrV7s)

34 Vegas!!

Posted by: kmiller1k at November 11, 2009 05:06 PM (n5ruu)

35 re: ace

hey, more goes on in the ONT than gutter talk...

Posted by: A.G. at November 11, 2009 05:07 PM (jBPzC)

36 Not everything that happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. Trust me.

Posted by: Dr. Spank at November 11, 2009 05:07 PM (muUqs)

37 Would this be like Comic-con? Can we cosplay?

Posted by: Penfold at November 11, 2009 05:07 PM (lF2Kk)

38 I guess what we need at this point is someone to help put together a business model and stuff like that. We need to make it strictly commercial, because we'd need some backers, and they'd have to know they have a reasonable chance of getting some money back.

Posted by: ace at November 11, 2009 05:07 PM (jlvw3)

39 or -

We could get all radical and host a power-to-the-people rally and turn the Kelo landsite into a Jamboree location/Campsite   - make it sort of a "RECLAIMaPalooza" sort of dealio.

It'd be the perfect storm of tea-partiers, libertarians, and your garden-variety conservative moron-commentors.

You'd need about a half dozen porta-potties, a couple of hot dog carts, and it'd be all set.  

A Burning Man for non-Hippies

Woodstock without the Mud

... the Daytona 500 without the loud cars

It'd be perfect ...

plus ... my recollection is that this Kelo decision took place somewhere in the Florida Space Coast area which would be great weatherwise.


~cough~

Posted by: BumperStickerist at November 11, 2009 05:07 PM (ruzrP)

40 I was going to suggest Orlando.  Big airport, lots of fun stuff to do.  Don't know about their hobo supply though.

Posted by: Mrs. Peel at November 11, 2009 05:08 PM (miGLm)

41 Peurto Vallarta

Posted by: Lemmiwinks at November 11, 2009 05:08 PM (IqfKc)

42 But not Vegas-I was just there and it's scary ghetto most everywhere

Really? Are we talking about the same Vegas? That said, I would vote for Myrtle Beach too. We could ship some hobos in from Charleston and get Valu-Rite Corp. to sponsor the whole thing.

Posted by: joncelli at November 11, 2009 05:08 PM (RD7QR)

43

 Not everything that happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. Trust me.

You tell me this NOW!

Posted by: O.J. Simpson at November 11, 2009 05:08 PM (V9SYy)

44 You could always claim to represent Ace's Hobo Exterminators and they'll pay you to go.

Posted by: CUS at November 11, 2009 05:04 PM (wOGfT)

So, you are saying it should be Rio?

Posted by: Rodent Liberation Front at November 11, 2009 05:09 PM (dQdrY)

45 Dude, Hawaii... Seriously it is elcheapo, right now.  Think about it with "group sex discounts".

Posted by: Editor at November 11, 2009 05:09 PM (pUfK9)

46

Guest list to include:

Carrie Prejean

Dennis Miller

P.J. O'Rourke

That guy who writes www.moderndrunkardonline.com

All the cigar salesmen you can recruit

Mary Katherine Ham

Tim Blair

Pajama Momma

And, to play the straight men, those lawyer dudes from PowerLine

Posted by: Michael Rittenhouse at November 11, 2009 05:09 PM (2QFX4)

47 Ace about the name, gotta be careful that whole "tea bagger " thing remember ?

Posted by: John ryan at November 11, 2009 05:09 PM (m0Q2u)

48 Vegas.
Lots of hobos near the Clark County Detention Center area.  Yeah, I know it well.  Fond hobo memories.....

Posted by: MPFS Indentured Fish Stick to the State at November 11, 2009 05:10 PM (PBGAP)

49 Vegas would be cool.
You could find a Paul Anka impersonator, maybe.
And I think you can rent 50 cal MGs out in the desert

Posted by: evil midnight bomber what bombs at midnight at November 11, 2009 05:10 PM (hCQG5)

50 So, you are saying it should be Rio?

Too far away from the Oly's.  Unless there's A LOT of work to be done, there.

Posted by: CUS at November 11, 2009 05:10 PM (wOGfT)

51 (hand raised)

Do we have to make giant paper mache heads and shit like that? I'll bring a bottle of scotch and some funions, but that's all the effort I'll put into this.

Posted by: Navin R Johnson says listen to Motorhead at November 11, 2009 05:10 PM (jyEfB)

52 San Diego. The hippies are easy to ignore (except for that smell). Old mil town. Has the horror of being associated with those evil people from 9/11. San Diego could use an influx of good folks.

Although I do have to agree that SC is a good time, too.

Posted by: ManDeE* at November 11, 2009 05:10 PM (XVUy6)

53

And we'd have to partner up with some or other sponsor.

Somehow, I just can see it now, in great big lights.....

Valu-Rite Vodka proudly presents, the 2010 ConBlogastock!

Posted by: Mallamutt at November 11, 2009 05:10 PM (V9SYy)

54 I would like to offer San Antonio, TX. Under the radar, inexpensive, caters to tourists, fantastic margaritas, on the border of hill country, shooting ranges aplenty, a little gang violence for excitement, and best of all, it's not Austin or Dallas or Houston.

Posted by: Zelda at November 11, 2009 05:10 PM (KMoPQ)

55 Fuck. Then I'd have to tell you people my real name, huh. Hmmm.

Posted by: laceyunderalls at November 11, 2009 05:11 PM (pLTLS)

56 Sponsor? Is there a Bacon Council of America?

Posted by: I Need A Beer at November 11, 2009 05:11 PM (Tot+h)

57 I will only go if AllahPundit shows up.

Posted by: tinkerbella at November 11, 2009 05:11 PM (JTGLZ)

58

Oh, and have it in Chicago. In 2016.

We can get a deal on apparel that's already on sale!

Posted by: Michael Rittenhouse at November 11, 2009 05:11 PM (2QFX4)

59 I'm in the hell-hole that is SF, so Vegas or the whale's vagina would work,and I would fer sure be there, bank on it.

Posted by: mbruce at November 11, 2009 05:11 PM (t/GDA)

60 where are the t-shirts? Do they come in extra small for a tight fit? I want one.

Posted by: Sassypants at November 11, 2009 05:12 PM (K75uU)

61

Well I'd lean toward Vegas because it's closer to my side of the world and has the prerequisite fun and hobos built right in.

But, I will not wrestle in jello with any fellow moronettes. Well, unless it is for a really good cause I guess.

Posted by: ParanoidGirlInSeattle at November 11, 2009 05:12 PM (RZ8pf)

62 It going to be called "Dum-Dum-a-palooza" isn't it?

Posted by: California Red at November 11, 2009 05:12 PM (tW88P)

63 47 Ace about the name, gotta be careful that whole "tea bagger " thing remember ?

I would rather be the "tea bagger" than the "tea-bagee"

Posted by: Lemmiwinks at November 11, 2009 05:13 PM (IqfKc)

64 Long time reader 14th time commenter. 

Will you be parlaying this into a big tax-out?  Because I'm for that. 

Posted by: alppuccino at November 11, 2009 05:13 PM (WnVui)

65 why don't we meetup at IowaHawk's place.

It's centrally located.

Posted by: BumperStickerist at November 11, 2009 05:13 PM (ruzrP)

66
It's all about the t-shirts, man.

Gad, blow off a t-shirt solicitation 4 1/2 years ago, and it's a stigmata stamped on your soul.

I'm kinda interested. I'll bring charts.

Posted by: geoff at November 11, 2009 05:13 PM (nviaj)

67 South Padre Island - way south Texas and close to Mexico AND a ready supply of hobos

Posted by: Katy Beth at November 11, 2009 05:13 PM (L2dhy)

68 I'm game with Coronado. Then I've got a place to stay for nothing.

Posted by: JWF at November 11, 2009 05:13 PM (1l37M)

69 South Padre island in Texas is pretty cheap. And the border is close by in case anyone does something they need to flee for.

Posted by: Rodent Liberation Front at November 11, 2009 05:14 PM (dQdrY)

70 San Diego would be cool too.  Roger Hedgecock is here, I'm sure he would show up.

Posted by: MPFS Indentured Fish Stick to the State at November 11, 2009 05:14 PM (PBGAP)

71 I vote for Berkley California. The beauty of full libtardom would be on display. Plus lots of hippies to punch and hobo's for hunting.

Posted by: TC at November 11, 2009 05:14 PM (QXKjZ)

72 Make it monumental and then tell everyone it isn't in Vegas because of Harry Reid!

Posted by: Freida Lay at November 11, 2009 05:15 PM (ax4Qo)

73 Ace - once you get the sponsor and the rest of the stuff line up, I'll be happy to help you with publicity.

Posted by: Sassypants at November 11, 2009 05:15 PM (K75uU)

74 #46

Why Carrie Prejean?  Didn't it just come out that she was in some....oooOOOoohh, okay I get it.

Posted by: Secundus at November 11, 2009 05:15 PM (XAHr0)

75

Fixed link: modern drunkard magazine dot com, remove the spaces.

Also, wherever we meet must have liberal firearms laws.

(The good kind of liberal.)

Posted by: Michael Rittenhouse at November 11, 2009 05:15 PM (2QFX4)

76 The Jello wrestlers can stay with me for free too in Coronado. Think Carrie Prejaen would Jello wrestle some Moronettes?

Posted by: Jim in San Diego at November 11, 2009 05:16 PM (H7Rlw)

77 Can you imagine what hell would break loose @ roughly 9:45pm EST?

Posted by: Editor at November 11, 2009 05:16 PM (pUfK9)

78 I bought a t-shirt.  Enjoy your lifestyle.

Posted by: FUBAR at November 11, 2009 05:16 PM (fstYb)

79 "Malaise Daze".  Can't miss.

Posted by: sherlock at November 11, 2009 05:16 PM (EDJhu)

80 Well, unless it is for a really good cause I guess.

How does (looks in wallet) 16 dollars and (reaches into pocket) 57 cents sound?

Posted by: CUS at November 11, 2009 05:16 PM (wOGfT)

81 If you come to SD we can all go to Dick's Last Resort and get t-shirts that say "I Got Crabs at Dick's.

Posted by: MPFS Indentured Fish Stick to the State at November 11, 2009 05:16 PM (PBGAP)

82 What is this Vegas of which you speak?  I've never heard of it!  It has sleeze, sex and corruption, maybe we should be covering it.  Or maybe it's something best left to the cables.

Posted by: Charles Gibson at November 11, 2009 05:16 PM (qP2BK)

83 Ace - location: Dallas / Fort Worth. As I type this it's sunny and 70 degrees, and it's the middle of November. As far as stuff to do... we've got all 4 major sports franchises (even if they all suck - especially the Cowboys) and the weather is awesome all year except for July and August where it's just brutally hot.

Posted by: Naqamel at November 11, 2009 05:16 PM (ElKyb)

84 Prejean's from La Jolla. She can find Coronado. I think. Or we can just hunt her down there. George's is a nice place to eat while you're there.

Posted by: JWF at November 11, 2009 05:17 PM (1l37M)

85 Lets do this! Leeeerrrooooyyy Jeeeeennnnnkkiinnnsss!

Posted by: Penguin at November 11, 2009 05:17 PM (oaI8w)

86 Here's another vote for San Antonio, TX.  Zelda already hit all the highlights - just want to reinforce the idea.  Tourist-friendly, relatively cheap, and it's got the freaking Alamo.

Posted by: infidel castro at November 11, 2009 05:17 PM (Ht8E3)

87 Thanks, Sassy.

Part of this, as you might expect, relies kind of heavily on trying to get some free labor, because even with whatever minimum amount of cash we need to pay for guest flights and honoraria and guarantees for the hotel and etc., we're going to be doing this with just barely that amount and probably less.

Posted by: ace at November 11, 2009 05:18 PM (jlvw3)

88 Consider the hot spots of Tea Parties - and Red State's shindig - as proof: the South East! My vote = Tampa, Florida area.

Posted by: Hoss at November 11, 2009 05:18 PM (JvjUn)

89 Interested but too poor to attend.

Posted by: Christopher Taylor at November 11, 2009 05:18 PM (PQY7w)

90 I don't get it: what's the point of going somewhere in the wintertime if there isn't at least a 50% chance that one will encounter something awesome like snow?

I mean, I have two coats that I can wear on the East Coast/Midwest. And the only chance I have to wear them is at CPAC. So I have to alternate them.

We need more snow and pretty gray skies--not less.

Where's the ambience in one more sunny day? Where's the romance?

Posted by: Little Miss Attila at November 11, 2009 05:18 PM (saBHO)

91 I'm going to suggest the West coast of Florida - Naples, Sanibel or Ft. Myers.

Posted by: Sassypants at November 11, 2009 05:18 PM (K75uU)

92 The HQ should ask for some government money. We could create a lot of liquor store and autopsy related jobs.

Posted by: Dr. Spank at November 11, 2009 05:18 PM (muUqs)

93 I'd vote for a Texas location.  I believe you will be able to more easily obtain sponsors and quality speakers. 

Posted by: polynikes at November 11, 2009 05:19 PM (m2CN7)

94 Get Sarah Palin to keynote, then I'll show up where ever it winds up being.

Can't believe I'm first to mention that!

Posted by: Brian72 at November 11, 2009 05:19 PM (SrbvQ)

95 I'd go (especially if it was 'local' like Coronado) but ONLY IF THE 2009 WEBLOG BEST CONSERVATIVE BLOG NOMINEE "Little Green Footballs" author is keynote speaker! 

For the purity!!! 

Posted by: Y-not at November 11, 2009 05:19 PM (sey23)

96
Vegas.  Love to take a crap in Reid's backyard.

Posted by: Dang Straights at November 11, 2009 05:19 PM (Haq+B)

97 I'm tired of Chico getting all the publicity.

Posted by: The Man at November 11, 2009 05:20 PM (fstYb)

98 Is the name: ACES's watering HOLE?

Posted by: Whoopi Goldberg at November 11, 2009 05:20 PM (kn+jW)

99 I would show up, good idea...

Posted by: Ken Royall at November 11, 2009 05:21 PM (9zzk+)

100 "Moron-Nation"???

I'm in!!!!

Posted by: Kasper Hauser at November 11, 2009 05:21 PM (KeOQp)

101 Maybe the Lace Wigs! people could be a sponsor.

Posted by: MPFS Indentured Fish Stick to the State at November 11, 2009 05:21 PM (PBGAP)

102

Additional sponsers:  Value Rite, Smith and Wesson, Hormel Bacon, Stagg Chili. 

Posted by: runningrn at November 11, 2009 05:21 PM (qP2BK)

103 Part of this, as you might expect, relies kind of heavily on trying to get some free labor

I volunteer to jump out of a cake. 

Posted by: Y-not at November 11, 2009 05:21 PM (sey23)

104 Glenn is on fire.

Hassan was given a trial and found...mmmmmm  GUILTY

Posted by: non_dhimmie at November 11, 2009 05:21 PM (cFwGO)

105 I'll second San Antonio too.  Although the beach in Padre would be mighty fine...  Also Ace - would be glad to help out and volunteer my husband and sons for any heavy lifting We're involved with the tea party stuff and smart girl politics.  Could definitely get some networking going on -

Posted by: Katy Beth at November 11, 2009 05:22 PM (L2dhy)

106 Here's another vote for San Antonio. Conservative talkers love to come here. Get ready for some margaritas and c'mon down.

Posted by: Texmom at November 11, 2009 05:22 PM (WzN8I)

107 If happens in a warm and sunny place...moronette calendar shoot.

Posted by: KelliD at November 11, 2009 05:22 PM (Q9Cny)

108 Vegas: invite Penn Jilette.

Posted by: mbruce at November 11, 2009 05:22 PM (t/GDA)

109 Moronpalooza?

Posted by: runningrn at November 11, 2009 05:22 PM (qP2BK)

110 It's on like Red Dawn!

I don't know if I missed it in an earlier comment, but have we factored 'hobo-density' and access to val-u-rite vodka into our location decision?

Posted by: derzornhistology at November 11, 2009 05:22 PM (i31Pu)

111 Serious question: what, exactly, is the purpose, aside from a) hanging around with like-minded people (which I can do without traveling and spending a lot of money,) or b) saying "We do what those barking-at-the-moon-batshit-crazy-loon-lefties do, too?" The tone of the question notwithstanding, I'm completely serious.

Posted by: Plumb Bob at November 11, 2009 05:23 PM (A/GHz)

112 >>>Get Sarah Palin to keynote, then I'll show up where ever it winds up being.

I really doubt that would ever happen. She's a tough land.

Posted by: ace at November 11, 2009 05:23 PM (jlvw3)

113

If the convention had Sarah Palin, Carrie Prejean, Michelle Bachman, Ann Coulter, and Michelle Malkin?

I'd hit it.  I'd hit it like Michael Moore hits the buffet.

Posted by: FUBAR at November 11, 2009 05:23 PM (fstYb)

114

Detroit is lovely this time of year.

Posted by: Sen. Rev. Dr. E Buzz at November 11, 2009 05:23 PM (dh7zu)

115 Vegas. Cheapest flights, hotels, and booze.

Posted by: thedriver at November 11, 2009 05:23 PM (2gF+o)

116 We definitely need to have flaming skulls in the decor.

Posted by: runningrn at November 11, 2009 05:23 PM (qP2BK)

117 Detroit!

Posted by: Brian72 at November 11, 2009 05:23 PM (SrbvQ)

118 We definitely need Carrie Prejean to speak. And to reprise her film career.

Posted by: Dr. Spank at November 11, 2009 05:24 PM (muUqs)

119 San Diego or Vegas, and I'll attend MoronWorld.  I used to live in Vegas, and I can vouch for the ready supply of free-range hobos.

MoronWorld.  C'mon, guys, that's got to resonate.  I'm pretty proud of that one.

Posted by: Keith Arnold at November 11, 2009 05:24 PM (Jdtsu)

120 >>>Serious question: what, exactly, is the purpose, aside from a) hanging around with like-minded people (which I can do without traveling and spending a lot of money,) or b) saying "We do what those barking-at-the-moon-batshit-crazy-loon-lefties do, too?" The tone of the question notwithstanding, I'm completely serious.

That is the point.

Posted by: ace at November 11, 2009 05:24 PM (jlvw3)

121 And to reprise her film career.

Which is now two bigger boobs more awesome.

Posted by: CUS at November 11, 2009 05:25 PM (wOGfT)

122

Serious question: what, exactly, is the purpose, aside from a) hanging around with like-minded people (which I can do without traveling and spending a lot of money,) or b) saying "We do what those barking-at-the-moon-batshit-crazy-loon-lefties do, too?" The tone of the question notwithstanding, I'm completely serious.

Geez, you're kind of a buzz kill!  Don't come if you don't want to.  There are plenty of other people who are interested.

Posted by: runningrn at November 11, 2009 05:25 PM (qP2BK)

123 I really doubt that would ever happen. She's a tough land.

Posted by: ace at November 11, 2009 05:23 PM (jlvw3)



Yeah, I was half-joking. Somebody beat me to Detroit too. Lots of hobos around Motown these days I bet.

Posted by: Brian72 at November 11, 2009 05:25 PM (SrbvQ)

124 Also, please let's make sure there isn't one of those "furry" conventions going on at the same time at the same place. I'd hate for any of the morons to be mistaken for a furry participant and I've heard some of you are rather hirusite.

Posted by: ParanoidGirlInSeattle at November 11, 2009 05:25 PM (RZ8pf)

125 Good idea, either Vegas or Coronado would work for left coasters.

Posted by: 4thGenerationBuck at November 11, 2009 05:25 PM (AtjNL)

126 It has to be Vegas.

It has everything for the Ace of Spades lifestyle...

Plus hobos!

Posted by: Nice Deb at November 11, 2009 05:25 PM (B6iI6)

127 The other point is that it would be a destination city in any event so there is always the typical stuff to do and fun of going somewhere.

Posted by: ace at November 11, 2009 05:26 PM (jlvw3)

128 Lots of free range organic hobos near Fremont Street.

Posted by: MPFS Indentured Fish Stick to the State at November 11, 2009 05:26 PM (PBGAP)

129 AceCON: Sponsored by the Booze Council.

Posted by: Farmer Joe at November 11, 2009 05:26 PM (25PU4)

130 Here's an idea for a name:

FREE BEER AND PORN


Posted by: Def Leppard at November 11, 2009 05:26 PM (hIOnV)

131

Detroit!

Although Detroit's hobos are in plentiful supply, they're rather large and fatty.  Too much cholesterol in my opinion.

Posted by: runningrn at November 11, 2009 05:26 PM (qP2BK)

132
I'd say San Fransisco for no other reason than the joy of seeing liberal heads explode

Posted by: bulwark at November 11, 2009 05:26 PM (jvrmc)

133 Hands Down! Brilliant.

Get Fred and Jerry Thompson on the line to come.

Contact all of the conservative radio talk show hosts to help advertise a pro bono announcement on their "what's up" internet sights, and ask for a chance to be interviewed by the hosts. Word of mouth is invaluable.


Posted by: maverick muse at November 11, 2009 05:26 PM (+CLh/)

134

It's not gonna be an orgy.

 

It's a toga party.

Posted by: Dave in Texas at November 11, 2009 05:27 PM (Wh0W+)

135 it wouldn't be anything related to Morons as it wouldn't be an AoS specific thing. I (and Drew) would just be organizing it.

Posted by: ace at November 11, 2009 05:27 PM (jlvw3)

136

Try for Bill Cunningham. If you don't know who he is-you should.

Posted by: laceyunderalls at November 11, 2009 05:27 PM (pLTLS)

137 If you need somone to contact Sarah Palin, let me know.  I'll get right on it.....

Posted by: conscious, but incoherent at November 11, 2009 05:27 PM (kn+jW)

138 Have it in Vegas.  I recommend an afterparty at the Spearmint Rhino. 

Posted by: brak at November 11, 2009 05:27 PM (fpGgc)

139
"TeaBagger Nation" - eff 'em.

Posted by: Dang Straights at November 11, 2009 05:27 PM (Haq+B)

140

Hey asshole, I bought a fuckin' t-shirt.  If this thing happens, I'll be there.

Posted by: Rocketeer at November 11, 2009 05:28 PM (OlrEA)

141

Do it.

 

I'll donate cash and time. The RINOP and the Dims are evil incarnate, and constellating conservative energy and action is a true service right now

Consider Phoneix / Austin ... Austin especially since it's "behind the lines" of Lib-dom.

Good bars, good bands, good venues

 

Posted by: OhioDude at November 11, 2009 05:28 PM (ngLx8)

142 Awright. How come none of you morons have thought of New Orleans?

Hurricanes, gumbo, crawfish, jazz, Bourbon St. debauchery.....

....and the chance to enjoy all the same right in Joseph Cao's Congressional District and under the nose of Mayor "Chocolate City" Nagin?

Posted by: azlibertarian at November 11, 2009 05:28 PM (fGtbP)

143 Ace -- I understand. I can help with all media relations activities -- the other part unfortunately, is not my area of expertise.

Posted by: Sassypants at November 11, 2009 05:28 PM (K75uU)

144 Nashville has a cool bar district across the river from the Titans stadium, lots of sweet southern honeys and it's only two hours away from me.

HOOTERS!

Posted by: Brian72 at November 11, 2009 05:28 PM (f67UM)

145 Vegas: invite Penn Jilette.

Posted by: mbruce at November 11, 2009 05:22 PM (t/GDA)


That's a good idea but you should avoid the idea it's a Libertarian thing.


and sorry, not a chance I could go.



Posted by: Rocks at November 11, 2009 05:28 PM (Q1lie)

146 Seriously though, if you have it in Texas you're all but guaranteed a good turnout just from the locals.

Posted by: brak at November 11, 2009 05:28 PM (fpGgc)

147

Little Rock!  It's got the Clinton Library and Massage Parlor, it's got the Arkansas River, it's got The Riverfront, or Riverfest - the bar district. 
And it's where I currently reside.

Posted by: FUBAR at November 11, 2009 05:28 PM (fstYb)

148

Moron Meat-up?

 

Posted by: Rodent Liberation Front at November 11, 2009 05:28 PM (dQdrY)

149 I'm not going.  Unless bribed with a value-rite coozy.  And I get to see Dick Cheney in a cougar outfit.  And a Brian Dennehy speech.

And a lamp. with a good bulb, not one of those stupid curly ones.

Posted by: Guy Fawkes at November 11, 2009 05:29 PM (DIYmd)

150 Ace, have you thought about approaching Andrew Breitbart?  He has been teaming up with other various factions with the same goal, i.e., Pajama's media, Klavan articles and videos have been posted of late.  My 2 cents. 

Posted by: sybilll at November 11, 2009 05:29 PM (t4WaE)

151 And don't throw me out of the club for saying this but, please, no on Prejan. We've got far too many bright girls on the right. No need to pass them over for Orange County Barbie.

Posted by: laceyunderalls at November 11, 2009 05:29 PM (pLTLS)

152

One point might be to have someone explain how we take back local politics in our areas. Ace brought this up in a thread recently, but I think it is something that conservatives need to focus on.

The liberals have been quietly infilitrating every area of local government for years and we are now seeing the repercussions--questionable election results in places where the head of elections are a votable position and have a Democrat in that position, local laws being made that eventually filter up to state wide, I don't know stuff like that but that's off the top of my head.

Posted by: ParanoidGirlInSeattle at November 11, 2009 05:29 PM (RZ8pf)

153 Seriously, Vegas is hurting right now.  A medical device company flew out 2 o.r. techs and a surgeon for an hands on animal lab.  It was cheaper for the company to pay 3 roundtrip airfares and overnight hotel accomodations and do an animal lab there than it was to do it in Seattle where our hospital is.  (Those 3 people were the only people attending it too).  There are screaming deals going on for Vegas right now.

Posted by: runningrn at November 11, 2009 05:29 PM (qP2BK)

154 San Antonio is the location,
Reasons:  Great and cheap drinks, great food, low crime, concealed and carry state, no income tax state, no less than 5 fine shooting ranges assuming you don't want to take pot shots at wetbacks just 15 miles to the SW of town. 

Posted by: haavamaal at November 11, 2009 05:29 PM (xwEHT)

155 Maybe you could get Sarah to give a speech?

Posted by: Bosk at November 11, 2009 05:30 PM (pUO5u)

156 A Waffle House on I-55 in Mississippi.I'd love to see the New York and Washington media savor the ambiance.

Posted by: Dr Carlo Lombardi at November 11, 2009 05:31 PM (dpeIw)

157 How about Charleston, SC?  (obviously not in the dead of Winter), but I've always wanted to go there.

I think this is very profound, and I plan to steal it:  basically, I think if you're paying to travel, you should be having fucking margaritas or something, not shivering your ass off in freezing rain.

Posted by: Paris Paramus at November 11, 2009 05:31 PM (NPtVh)

158 >>>Ace, have you thought about approaching Andrew Breitbart? He has been teaming up with other various factions with the same goal, i.e., Pajama's media, Klavan articles and videos have been posted of late. My 2 cents.

Great idea, and I always see him at these sort of things. Him and Gutfeld, I'll contact them.

Posted by: ace at November 11, 2009 05:31 PM (jlvw3)

159 How about New Orleans? There are plenty of underutilized hotel rooms and
meeting facilities,plenty of alcohol and the hobos are plentiful. Plus the AOS
lifestyle is a local tradition. I make this suggestion as a former resident with first hand knowledge. It has also been too long since I attended a hobo boil.

Posted by: Major "King" Kong at November 11, 2009 05:31 PM (E7i+5)

160 I'm in. Well, if it's east coast. (Very poor in NC. Damn liberals moving here, and all.)

Posted by: Diane at November 11, 2009 05:31 PM (s/2EG)

161 Spade Club.

Posted by: FUBAR at November 11, 2009 05:31 PM (fstYb)

162
Splitter!

Posted by: Liberation Front of Rodents at November 11, 2009 05:32 PM (Haq+B)

163 Not Detroit, I'm leaving next week for Texas -- for good.

New Orleans would be interesting. Free range hobos.

Posted by: mesablue at November 11, 2009 05:32 PM (U5a3G)

164 what about going to whatever Carribean island we're gonna take over when Obama completely screws the US?

Some of us can stay behind and scarf up land and shit

Posted by: evil midnight bomber what bombs at midnight at November 11, 2009 05:32 PM (hCQG5)

165

I'd be happy to host a forum on the Bush Doctrine.

Posted by: Charlie Gibson-Charlie Gibson at November 11, 2009 05:32 PM (6268o)

166 Milwaukee in January, or ERGS house.

Posted by: gus at November 11, 2009 05:32 PM (Vqruj)

167 Vegas because we can all ride out to Searchlight and take one big collective dump in Harry's hometown.

Posted by: MPFS Indentured Fish Stick to the State at November 11, 2009 05:32 PM (PBGAP)

168 It's a great idea, Ace. I like it.

Posted by: Nice Deb at November 11, 2009 05:32 PM (B6iI6)

169 That BigHollywood guy, he's scary smart. I'm literally frightened by his intellect.

Posted by: Brian72 at November 11, 2009 05:32 PM (SrbvQ)

170 Also I think it depends on who you pair up with.  If it's an AoS kind of crowd, Vegas or N.O. is a good idea.  If you're pairing up with, say, Hotair, then probably not.  Maybe Branson or Disneyworld then.  heh

Posted by: brak at November 11, 2009 05:32 PM (fpGgc)

171 Where is Chemjeff?  He's been dying for a moron meet up in Vegas!  He was already to book people rooms and flights last winter.

Posted by: runningrn at November 11, 2009 05:32 PM (qP2BK)

172 166

You mean Erg's MOM'S house, right?

Posted by: Secundus at November 11, 2009 05:33 PM (XAHr0)

173

  If you're pairing up with, say, Hotair, then probably not.  Maybe Branson or Disneyworld then.  heh

3 Words:  Captain Ed, Branson!

Posted by: runningrn at November 11, 2009 05:33 PM (qP2BK)

174 San Francisco!  Lots of hobos to hunt in Golden Gate Park, assorted sexually confused freaks to verbally abuse and/or photograph on Castro St.,  and thousands of Pelosi voters to engage in robust debate!

Posted by: stirring the pot at November 11, 2009 05:34 PM (wAQA5)

175 Remember all you lonely morons, prostitution is LEGAL in Nye County and the Cherry Patch is just a rent a car away from LV.

Posted by: MPFS Indentured Fish Stick to the State at November 11, 2009 05:34 PM (PBGAP)

176 Great idea, and I always see him at these sort of things. Him and Gutfeld, I'll contact them.

Posted by: ace at November 11, 2009 05:31 PM (jlvw3)

Oh, good - that means you can get Breitbart to bring Hannah and Gutfeld can bring that Jill Dobson chick.

Posted by: Editor at November 11, 2009 05:34 PM (pUfK9)

177 Vegas is really hurting right now, so Ace, you could get a great deal.

Plus, it's AOS life-style compliant!

In the meantime, you should all know:

The Revolution Will Be App'd

Posted by: naturalfake at November 11, 2009 05:34 PM (ao5cQ)

178 PGiS has the right idea. I know everyone would like to booze it up and mingle but some seminars might not be a bad idea. The Tea Party people hired people to come into the cities to train folks on grassroots organization. I never attended those but I'm sure there are some tea party people here that know that dude I'm takling about.

Posted by: laceyunderalls at November 11, 2009 05:34 PM (pLTLS)

179

Idea has merit, think about this NEXT year.  Holidays are coming up no one is going to do shit till new year.

 

 

 

Posted by: Kemp at November 11, 2009 05:34 PM (2+9Yx)

180 Los Angeles. Not too cold, lots to do, not incredibly inexpensive if done right.

And you can probably get Dennis Miller to come. He's up in Santa Barbara, a stone's throw away.

Posted by: h2u at November 11, 2009 05:34 PM (6UAoo)

181 It's on like Red Dawn!

Heh, they are actually filming the remake of Red Dawn here in Detroit right now.  Blowing up lots of buildings.  A couple of weeks ago they faked a plane crash and attacked my neighborhood with Chinese paratroopers.

Posted by: mesablue at November 11, 2009 05:34 PM (U5a3G)

182 151 And don't throw me out of the club for saying this but, please, no on Prejan. We've got far too many bright girls on the right. No need to pass them over for Orange County Barbie.

Posted by: laceyunderalls at November 11, 2009 05:29 PM (pLTLS)

What if she doesn't speak but is just stage dressing?

Posted by: conscious, but incoherent at November 11, 2009 05:35 PM (kn+jW)

183

i wanna get in on the ground floor, especially the t-shirt thing

"chicks dig me, cuz I blog"

Posted by: Jones at November 11, 2009 05:35 PM (KOkrW)

184 Kansas City.

I heard they got some crazy little women there.

Posted by: Guy Fawkes at November 11, 2009 05:35 PM (DIYmd)

185
It's all about teh Vegas. Watch ReHab at the Hard Rock to get an idea of what an average day here is like. Besides all that insanity: Full auto weapons available? Check! 24/7 10,000 sq ft strip clubs? Check! Opportunity to piss on Harry Reid's office door? Check!
 Nellis AFB is here to keep you safe. No contest.

Posted by: Kyle Canyon at November 11, 2009 05:35 PM (Oxen1)

186

As a Texan, I'd discourage Texas.

Not that it ain't great here and all, but airfare is good to all popular locales,

Vegas.

Posted by: Dave in Texas at November 11, 2009 05:35 PM (Wh0W+)

187 The reason these things end up in DC is that it is an easy place for everyone to get to.

When i was reading the top 25 blogs thing kept thinking how did Ariana pull off her blog?    How many libs have said "don't read drudge, don't like drudge, he's an arm of the right wing but read Ariana's blog.  They don't seem to smell left wing as easily as right wing.  they think Ariana is a moderate....

Posted by: curious at November 11, 2009 05:35 PM (p302b)

188 It has to be Vegas. More bang for your buck.

Posted by: runninrebel at November 11, 2009 05:35 PM (i3PJU)

189 I'd come, but only if bacon is involved...lots and lots of applewood-smoked bacon.

Seriously though, I'm game...especially if it were held in the summertime and I could ride to the locale -- that'd be a bonus. 

I'd suggest Cleveland (cheap locale and we have African-American serial killers...what more could you ask for?), but I think TX would be pretty cool...saw SanAnt and Dallas mentioned -- works for me!

Posted by: billygoat at November 11, 2009 05:36 PM (DrB2V)

190 Doh...Day late and a dollar short, story of my life.

Posted by: Bosk at November 11, 2009 05:36 PM (pUO5u)

191 So he fires Anita Dunn and makes a date to talk to Brett Beier. 

Posted by: curious at November 11, 2009 05:36 PM (p302b)

192 Whores4RINOS?

Posted by: wHodat at November 11, 2009 05:36 PM (+sBB4)

193 Someone call Brian Dennehy's agent.

Posted by: brak at November 11, 2009 05:36 PM (fpGgc)

194 Heh, they are actually filming the remake of Red Dawn here in Detroit right now.  Blowing up lots of buildings.  A couple of weeks ago they faked a plane crash and attacked my neighborhood with Chinese paratroopers.

Posted by: mesablue at November 11, 2009 05:34 PM (U5a3G)


Heh. Don't try that in Texas, it won't go well at all.

Posted by: Brian72 at November 11, 2009 05:36 PM (SrbvQ)

195

The tea party people have several who can come and give seminars for grassroots activism.  We had a lady do a "get out the vote" seminar for us here in Texas.

Posted by: Katy Beth at November 11, 2009 05:37 PM (L2dhy)

196 Barack Obamas " Organizing for America " has put the call out for people to Email their local papers and write a letter to the editor. They have created a VERY easy and fast way to write all your local papers with just a few key strokes. PLEASE take a minute to do this today and jump behind enemy lines to help kill the bill.

Here's what we need to do :

Go to : http://my.democrats.org/page/speakout/posthouseLTE

A. Put in your Zip code. You will be redirected to a page where you enter all your address information.

B. Check all the boxes for all of your local papers.

C. NOW CAREFUL THIS IS THE IMPORTANT PART ! DO NOT CLICK NEXT. Instead Click " 2. Compose Letter " this is in the top middle of the page. This will allow you to compose your own letter to the editor against the healthcare bill.

D. Write your letter to the editor against the healthcare bill.

E. Now click Next

F. Preview your letter to the editor and click Send Email

Posted by: non_dhimmie at November 11, 2009 05:37 PM (cFwGO)

197 Cleveland.

Cleveland leads the nation in drifters.

Posted by: Kratos (on the back of Gaia, scaling Mt Olympus) at November 11, 2009 05:37 PM (otlXg)

198 I hear Winterset is pleasant in the Spring.

Posted by: mesablue at November 11, 2009 05:38 PM (U5a3G)

199 Breitbart plans his seminars around happy hour.  Not that that is the reason I suggested him, because it is.  Had to get that out of the way when someone said the HA bunch would want to go to Branson.  No frikkin way. 

Posted by: sybilll at November 11, 2009 05:38 PM (t4WaE)

200 Baconpaloza?  or Moron Nation? Hobo Hubup?

Posted by: Kemp at November 11, 2009 05:38 PM (2+9Yx)

201 I'm thinking vegas just for the air and hotel deals. They have a lot of space that's not being used.

I don't know why people keep advertising texas' concealed carry laws. I get the gun thing, but is that really a major draw?

I think price and stuff to do are a lot more important.

Posted by: ace at November 11, 2009 05:38 PM (jlvw3)

202 Splitter!

Posted by: Liberation Front of Rodents at November 11, 2009 05:32 PM (Haq+B)

Running mouse lackeys.

Posted by: Rodent Liberation Front at November 11, 2009 05:39 PM (dQdrY)

203 161 Spade Club.

Posted by: FUBAR at November 11, 2009 05:31 PM (fstYb)

RACIST!!!

Posted by: Concerned Hippie at November 11, 2009 05:39 PM (DrB2V)

204

We need more snow and pretty gray skies--not less.

Where's the ambience in one more sunny day? Where's the romance?

That snow and grey skies thing?  It gets old.  Fast.  As someone who's had his freaking eyelids frozen shut, trust me on this one.

Posted by: Hollowpoint at November 11, 2009 05:39 PM (plsiE)

205 FUBAR -- We're practically neighbors!  I'm in Conway.

Criterion for location should include the following:

1) Decent Weather
2) Good Watering Holes
3) SEIU & ACORN Locals


Posted by: TheRedDianthus at November 11, 2009 05:39 PM (ErOeR)

206

Vegas for the cheapness and tons of good food. Plus crowds to hide in.

San Antonio for the weather, unless we wait until spring.

Actually if you don't mind flying to SA and going further out in the hills, the YO Ranch would be a great place to have a quiet conservative party. Actually a really loud one. The Dallas Arms Collectors have their machine gun shoots there. Not the cheapest of options, but can't beat the privacy. Plus the food is awesome.

New Orleans, not a bad choice, but kinda cold and rainy until springtime. Nashville, same problem, and I live an hour from Nashville unless it's a work week.

Posted by: SGT Dan at November 11, 2009 05:40 PM (GgXZc)

207 There MUST be a Hooters close by. It is a deal breaker.

Posted by: Brian72 at November 11, 2009 05:40 PM (SrbvQ)

208 197 Cleveland.

Cleveland leads the nation in drifters.

Posted by: Kratos (on the back of Gaia, scaling Mt Olympus) at November 11, 2009 05:37 PM (otlXg)

You say drifters, I say hobos!

Posted by: billygoat at November 11, 2009 05:40 PM (DrB2V)

209 I'd be down for a convention sometime.   Phoenix is nice in the winter.

Posted by: OffendedMan at November 11, 2009 05:40 PM (cA3p0)

210 Vegas was built for this kind of thing and I'm sure they'd even welcome the moron business.

Posted by: Bosk at November 11, 2009 05:41 PM (pUO5u)

211 Vegas, baby.  I'd love to have a valid reason to go there...

Posted by: loppyd at November 11, 2009 05:41 PM (UJIeT)

212 The Vast Right-Wing Meetup?

The Conspirator's Convention?

Could we have a cheap-vodka tasting and processed cheese on sticks?

Posted by: Secundus at November 11, 2009 05:41 PM (XAHr0)

213 #201, Ace, I'd love a place where I didn't have to leave "Angelina" locked in the car. Besides, I'd put a JHP in someone to save your Ewok ass.

Posted by: SGT Dan at November 11, 2009 05:41 PM (GgXZc)

214 There MUST be a Hooters close by. It is a deal breaker.

Posted by: Brian72 at November 11, 2009 05:40 PM (SrbvQ)

Are the wings that good? 

Posted by: loppyd at November 11, 2009 05:42 PM (UJIeT)

215

Vegas Baby!

Cigars.

Booze.

Hookers.

Machine gun rentals (really...it's Nevada, after all).

It's like a spa for Morons.

Posted by: Gromulin at November 11, 2009 05:42 PM (7FA9S)

216 Vegas because of the perpetually cheap airfare/hotel deals.

Posted by: maverick muse at November 11, 2009 05:42 PM (+CLh/)

217 Ace -- can you get Steven Seagal to attend?...AWESOMENESS GUARANTEED!

Posted by: billygoat at November 11, 2009 05:42 PM (DrB2V)

218

Ace, the web site concealedcarry dot org has a nifty map showing which states have reciprocal license laws.

Just sayin'.

Posted by: Michael Rittenhouse at November 11, 2009 05:42 PM (2QFX4)

219 What about inviting those guys who are always posting youtube videos, Zo and that Canadian dude?  I'm not a fan myself, but apparently other people are.

Hey, maybe see if those RedStateUpdate guys could do a live routine?  That would be kinduv cool.

Posted by: sandy burger at November 11, 2009 05:42 PM (MT+0i)

220 Judging from the tea party passion and considering other conservative blogs going along, it better be a place with alot of hotel rooms. A. LOT.

Posted by: Guy Fawkes at November 11, 2009 05:43 PM (DIYmd)

221

Are the wings that good? 

Posted by: loppyd at November 11, 2009 05:42 PM (UJIeT)


I'm more of a breast man, thighs are good too.

Posted by: Brian72 at November 11, 2009 05:43 PM (SrbvQ)

222 Vegas is fine with me. I'm sure I can get a free room.

Posted by: Dr. Spank at November 11, 2009 05:43 PM (muUqs)

223 We have a name but I'm not spilling. Nothing to do with "Ace."

Annual Conservative Extravaganza? No.

Morons, Independents and Libertarians for Freedom? Maybe not.

Newt is available, so is John McCain.

Ach! Gagh! Ptui!

Get Conservatives4Palin.com involved and you might be able to attract the lady herself. Springtime in Juneau, anyone?


Posted by: obama is a traitor at November 11, 2009 05:43 PM (Qt4Y7)

224

Ace got mentione my James Taranto in the Wall St. Journal Online. It's the big time, baby!

http://tinyurl.com/ybswpor

Posted by: Max Entropy at November 11, 2009 05:43 PM (uuZjB)

225 47 Ace about the name, gotta be careful that whole "tea bagger " thing remember ?

Posted by: John ryan at November 11, 2009 05:09 PM (m0Q2u)


No one gives a flying fuck what you think, say, or do. Unless you hang yourself. Even then, not so much.

Posted by: Unclefacts, Summoner of Bacon, Meteors, and Outrage at November 11, 2009 05:44 PM (erIg9)

226

"BNN"

Blog News Network

Posted by: rdbrewer at November 11, 2009 05:44 PM (sCitH)

227 You want hobos? Two words...

Atlantic City.

Posted by: DrewM. at November 11, 2009 05:44 PM (FCWQb)

228

VEGAS

 

I can drive there from Denver, with one night on the road

Posted by: Jones at November 11, 2009 05:45 PM (KOkrW)

229 Another vote for San Diego here.....a mere 25 mile drive for this old boy....

Posted by: Patrick S at November 11, 2009 05:45 PM (WOj45)

230 I move NOLA, unless Reid gets Daschled--then Vegas.  I'd pay extra for a trip past his home or office on a bus covered in signs celebrating his opponent....

Posted by: HeatherRadish at November 11, 2009 05:45 PM (NtiET)

231 Freedom United Conservative Klan.....

Eh, maybe not.

Posted by: Brian72 at November 11, 2009 05:45 PM (SrbvQ)

232 I wrote to breitbart... I didn't just ask him to come, I asked him to take this off my hands and do it himself if he has any interest. He has pull and stuff.

Posted by: ace at November 11, 2009 05:45 PM (jlvw3)

233 Vegas would be best for the inaugural even. If you it is successful and you have more, you can always have it somewhere else in subsequent years. Having it in Vegas is a good way to get lots of people to come because they realize that even if the event sucks, hey, Vegas!

Posted by: Jeff M at November 11, 2009 05:45 PM (8P3+x)

234

Heh, they are actually filming the remake of Red Dawn here in Detroit right now.  Blowing up lots of buildings.  A couple of weeks ago they faked a plane crash and attacked my neighborhood with Chinese paratroopers.

So they just filmed an average Detroit Saturday night except with Chinese uniforms?

Posted by: Hollowpoint at November 11, 2009 05:46 PM (plsiE)

235 Coronado is fun? You must be talking about a Coronado that I don't live across the bay from. It's nice, it's upscale, it's got great beaches and it has at least two dozen municipal ordinances against anything resembling fun. Especially amongst the "young crowd" there (people in their 50s and early 60s).

Posted by: Evil Red Scandi at November 11, 2009 05:46 PM (erlfI)

236 I said Hawaii, but in seriousness, Vegas does make the most sense of all. 

Posted by: Editor at November 11, 2009 05:46 PM (pUfK9)

237 Okay, fine. Do it in the Southwest. That way I can drive.

You might get in touch with the Redstate boys to find out how they pulled off their con, which was pretty successful.

My expertise is limited to smaller events, like cabin trips and weddings. But I might help, if I'm in the mood. (BTW, that last post was really funny. Really. Funny.)

Posted by: Little Miss Attila at November 11, 2009 05:46 PM (saBHO)

238

I'm more of a breast man, thighs are good too.

Posted by: Brian72 at November 11, 2009 05:43 PM (SrbvQ)

Ha.  Nice layup.

Posted by: loppyd at November 11, 2009 05:46 PM (UJIeT)

239
Vegas has teh Atomic Museum, a Hooter's casino, incredible deals on rooms and convention space since barry steered all the business to Chicago, and one of the modern wonders of the world in Hoover Dam.

Posted by: Kyle Canyon at November 11, 2009 05:46 PM (Oxen1)

240 Great idea. How about creating a site where anybody can create an anonymous conservative blog, too? There is just nothing like that right now. Townhall, frankly, blows.

Posted by: Onlooker at November 11, 2009 05:47 PM (M3hG/)

241 #217 Ace -- can you get Steven Seagal to attend?

Dude, Ace has already mentioned the money issues.  Do you know how much extra food would have to be ordered so Seagal can attend for one day, much less several days?

Posted by: Kratos (on the back of Gaia, scaling Mt Olympus) at November 11, 2009 05:47 PM (otlXg)

242 Yes, and not the Seattle area; I've had enough of rain and cool, clammy air. I like the Vegas idea; maybe in late March or April; decent warmth, good timing to rally the troops for the elections in November... and FUN. What a concept! We could have discussion groups on topics like what makes a moderate a moderate vs a liberal Republican? Where is the tent liner of the Republican tent: what is the threshhold that makes a conservative a conservative? What can libertarianism offer the conservative movement? Anyway, it could be a blast.

Posted by: mbabbitt at November 11, 2009 05:47 PM (TrBlW)

243 Ohhh, if Hannah showed up, mmmm mmmm mmmm

Posted by: Guy Fawkes at November 11, 2009 05:48 PM (DIYmd)

244 Newt is available, so is John McCain.  They may even give you a break on speaking fees.


If you put 'em both in the dunking booth dressed in clown suits, that'd be a draw. Charge $2 per throw and it'd probably pay for the whole event.

Although morons would be throwing fastballs at the booth plexiglas trying to break through to bean 'em in the noodle rather than hitting the target.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at November 11, 2009 05:48 PM (t3Mi3)

245 Townhall, frankly, blows.

Posted by: Onlooker at November 11, 2009 05:47 PM (M3hG/)


I second that emotion. Since MKHammer left, it just ain't the same anymore.

Posted by: Brian72 at November 11, 2009 05:49 PM (SrbvQ)

246

37 Would this be like Comic-con? Can we cosplay?

MoronCon 2010...can we submit FanFic posts? Huh? Can we?

Posted by: Gromulin at November 11, 2009 05:49 PM (7FA9S)

247 No meetup.....Just a direction

First order of business
FIRE MICHAEL STEELE....go to website and see an EPIC FAIL...cost millions took over a year.....
then get Liz Cheney or her ilk....energy and a true calling for service...to head us up

TIME IS SHORT.....FIRE STEELE

Posted by: non_dhimmie at November 11, 2009 05:49 PM (cFwGO)

248 NEW YORK CITY!!!!

Right in the belly of the beast.  Plenty of hobos and hookers.

Posted by: wHodat at November 11, 2009 05:50 PM (+sBB4)

249

Newt is available, so is John McCain.  They may even give you a break on speaking fees.

I'd pay 200 bucks a piece to kick them in the crotch. 

Posted by: runningrn at November 11, 2009 05:50 PM (qP2BK)

250 Margaritas?

You can mark me down as a 'Definite!'

And you'll pick up the airfare, right? I don't need a hotel room... I can sleep on someone's couch. I prefer it actually.

Posted by: Kato Kaelin at November 11, 2009 05:50 PM (hQbvm)

251 C'mon, have it in Corpus Christi.

It's on the water, you can carry guns here, there's drive through liquor stores, there's bbq and seafood.

Plus, on the way home you can all pick out homesteads for when the union falls apart and Texas becomes its own country.

Just sayin'....

Posted by: buster mcDissenter at November 11, 2009 05:51 PM (zN9bC)

252 Plus I want to go back to vegas.

Was there a post about your adventures there (real or imagined) and I missed it?

San Diego would be nice except it's at the ass-other-end of the country from me.  I would want a I was drugged, mugged and kidnapped to Tijuana and all I got was this AoSHQ tee-shirt tee-shirt.



Orlando is also nice in the winter.

Posted by: toby928 at November 11, 2009 05:51 PM (PD1tk)

253 If Breitbart is involved, it's HOLLYWOOD baby!

Posted by: wHodat at November 11, 2009 05:51 PM (+sBB4)

254

www.theangryvoter.com is what I  could offer  as a platform. No website yet just a domain name.

Downtown San Diego is great but Vegas would be a good slapdown of  Obama who basically shitcanned the idea of conventions "wasting" money on conventions in Vegas.  

Posted by: AJ Lynch at November 11, 2009 05:51 PM (kdDs8)

255 San Diego...hobos with walking distance of the USS Midway (which is really kind sad).  Maybe do a Beat Babs Boxer nite.

Posted by: Freida Lay at November 11, 2009 05:51 PM (ax4Qo)

256

ummm, hawaii?

great weather, lots on nearly naked women walking around, a certain cabbie i know

think about it, hannah in a thong bikini!!!

win win

did i mention HANNAH IN A THONG?

Posted by: navycopjoe at November 11, 2009 05:51 PM (hCg4F)

257
Consider me there.


Posted by: Ron Paul at November 11, 2009 05:52 PM (k9Ti8)

258
Ace got mentione my James Taranto in the Wall St. Journal Online. It's the big time, baby!

Now he's really gonna crack down on the f-bomb during business hours.  Poop.

Posted by: Dang Straights at November 11, 2009 05:52 PM (Haq+B)

259 HotConservativeWomenInThongs.org

Posted by: wHodat at November 11, 2009 05:52 PM (+sBB4)

260 Posted by: mbabbitt at November 11, 2009 05:47 PM (TrBlW)

Yeah, but financially speaking, how many will be able to save up the funds considering March/April isn't that far from the Christmas spending season, and any conservative worth anything has been doing some serious belt-tightening.  I think you'd have more turnout if you did something in summer when the kids are out of school and people have had more time to save up for the expense.

Posted by: tdpwells at November 11, 2009 05:53 PM (Ei3oZ)

261 As a long time reader and first time poster you can count me in.

Posted by: JROD at November 11, 2009 05:53 PM (oycU2)

262 Yeah Vegas, as even people (like me) in flyover country are able to get cheap, direct flights there....or just come to Peoria, IL. We could have Rep Aaron Schock as eye candy a speaker (and invite Dennis Miller too.)
Just kidding about Peoria, we have nothing to do here. Vegas/Miller is my vote

Posted by: d at November 11, 2009 05:53 PM (uTknY)

263

I was all excited when I saw you had T-shirts, then I saw you were charging for them.

You're really resisting this socialist shit too much!!

I would think that if you people can afford to travel you could pitch in on a shirt for me.

Posted by: drinks socialistically at November 11, 2009 05:53 PM (KC0wL)

264

oh, forget chico's bail bonds, we have the dog!!  we can be on tv, woohoo!!

Posted by: navycopjoe at November 11, 2009 05:54 PM (hCg4F)

265

You say drifters, I say hobos!

One man's drifter is another man's hobo.

Posted by: runningrn at November 11, 2009 05:54 PM (qP2BK)

266 Ace and Co. want to put on a giant Conservi-Con Con?

We are so boned.

Posted by: DelD at November 11, 2009 05:54 PM (bEN5w)

267 Ace, whether Breitbart jumps on board or not, seems one of the most organized organizers from the Tea Party alliance is Dana Loesch.  That woman knows how to get things done.  She should be included, IMO. 

Posted by: sybilll at November 11, 2009 05:54 PM (t4WaE)

268 Hey Ace -- since you're watching this thread, would you send me an address where I can send you a check?  This place is my favorite blog and to me, it's like sending you some dough for a yearly subscription...like a magazine.  But I don't do the PayPal thing.  You've got my email address -- let me know where, K?

As for Seagal, yeah...Kratos is right -- he'd eat and drink all our stuff -- and then some.

Posted by: billygoat at November 11, 2009 05:55 PM (DrB2V)

269 Maui!

Posted by: Iamnotanalcoholic at November 11, 2009 05:55 PM (/Udtz)

270 I effing hate Vegas, but I'll go if you guys set it up.  I need friends now that I've started "de-friending" people I once knew who are making comments excusing Major Hassan on Facebook.

 As to location, it might be nice to have a chance to screw with Harry Reid on his home turf.

On the other hand, it would be nice to patronize a Red state, or maybe just a Red area (like Orange County, CA.)

Phoenix?  Cute girls, lots of hobos, and you'd have a shot at getting Sheriff Joe!


Posted by: Winston Smith at November 11, 2009 05:55 PM (MFbfZ)

271 SarahPalin4President.com might be better

Posted by: wHodat at November 11, 2009 05:55 PM (+sBB4)

272 Second for Berkley,

How's this for a sponsor ad?

Don't let the 0.5% less alcohol by volume fool you, the Night Train is all business when it pulls into Ace's station. All aboard to Berkley - woo wooo!

Posted by: Mr. Pissed at November 11, 2009 05:55 PM (EL+OC)

273 We are so boned.

Only if you pass out.

Posted by: toby928 at November 11, 2009 05:55 PM (PD1tk)

274

We could have Rep Aaron Schock as eye candy a speaker (and invite Dennis Miller too.)

Aaorn Shock is teh yummy!

Posted by: runningrn at November 11, 2009 05:55 PM (qP2BK)

275 Have it in TEXAS! San Antonio - home of the Alamo and the RiverWalk.

Posted by: Less at November 11, 2009 05:55 PM (PGXeZ)

276 >>> Coronado is fun? You must be talking about a Coronado that I don't live across the bay from. I

Eh, I really meant Vegas. I am tossing out other cities to pretend I don't have my mind firmly made up.

But it would depend on the time of year. I would not do Vegas in the summer, for example. That shit's just dumb.

If it were the summer or winter, I would say it's better to do it in someplace that remains pretty constant temperature wise like SD or Miami.

Posted by: ace at November 11, 2009 05:56 PM (jlvw3)

277 Must have Carrie Prejean sex tapes

Posted by: wHodat at November 11, 2009 05:56 PM (+sBB4)

278

Yeah, but financially speaking, how many will be able to save up the funds considering March/April isn't that far from the Christmas spending season, and any conservative worth anything has been doing some serious belt-tightening.  I think you'd have more turnout if you did something in summer when the kids are out of school and people have had more time to save up for the expense.

You could save a lot of money if you stopped feeding and clothing those kids.  (Just kidding!)

Posted by: runningrn at November 11, 2009 05:57 PM (qP2BK)

279 Now he's really gonna crack down on the f-bomb during business hours.  Poop.

Posted by: Dang Straights at November 11, 2009 05:52 PM (Haq+B)

You gotta dance with the girl you brung. Anything else leads to disaster.

Posted by: Rodent Liberation Front at November 11, 2009 05:57 PM (dQdrY)

280

I'd like to go, also can Red-Eye do a show from the event?

Plus I vote for anywhere in Texas.

Posted by: LR at November 11, 2009 05:58 PM (wM0sa)

281 If it's in Vegas, can we have it at the Encore?

Posted by: Sassypants at November 11, 2009 05:58 PM (K75uU)

282 Posted by: runningrn at November 11, 2009 05:57 PM (qP2BK)

LOL true - I don't have any, but I know a lot that would want to go that do.

Posted by: tdpwells at November 11, 2009 05:58 PM (Ei3oZ)

283 I was just there at the Encore and I liked it.

It's pretty expensive though, even with discounts. Rooms are like $250 per night. I think that is much too expensive.

Posted by: ace at November 11, 2009 05:58 PM (jlvw3)

284 Will there be a panel on whether or not Sarah should wear her hair up or down? 

Posted by: tdpwells at November 11, 2009 05:59 PM (Ei3oZ)

285 I'm thinking Thailand.

Posted by: Dr. Spank at November 11, 2009 05:59 PM (muUqs)

286

In my selfish area... Atlanta. But RedState just did it. Jacksonville hosted a Super Bowel, great town, but not enough decent rooms at competitive prices.

F**k it. Looks like Vegas, baby. We can bury the stripper accidents in the desert.

Posted by: Velociman at November 11, 2009 05:59 PM (zOX41)

287 I hear Hugh Hefner has a nice place we could stay at.

Posted by: wHodat at November 11, 2009 05:59 PM (+sBB4)

288 Wherever it is, if I get to meat meet Mary Katherine Ham, I'll buy Ace's first hooker.

Posted by: Rodent Liberation Front at November 11, 2009 06:00 PM (dQdrY)

289 And how much you want to bet we could get Carrie Prejean to show up if we covered her hotel room and promised her a press release? She's going to be desperate for attention soon.

Posted by: SGT Dan at November 11, 2009 06:00 PM (GgXZc)

290 Too bad the Star Trek Experience is closed.

Posted by: Mrs. Peel at November 11, 2009 06:00 PM (miGLm)

291 Whats the best place with midget escorts?

Posted by: blindgoose at November 11, 2009 06:00 PM (hZOQ8)

292
Are the Sockpuppets invited.


Posted by: Tweet beats dead horses at November 11, 2009 06:01 PM (k9Ti8)

293

vegas works for me

can we shave eyebrows off the morons who pass out drunk?  (stupid navy thing)

Posted by: navycopjoe at November 11, 2009 06:01 PM (hCg4F)

294 San Diego, Baby. I love downtown. Would even be willing to put a couple of morons up at my place (complete with swimming pool, jacuzzi, dry sauna, beer pong table, seasonal creek, hiking in the foothills right outside my door - watch out for rattlesnakes, and all the booze you could handle). Vegas would work since it is within driving distance for me, but seems so predictable.

Posted by: Cindy in San Diego at November 11, 2009 06:01 PM (G/rFS)

295 How about Aruba? We can help search for Natalie Holloway, and you could get Greta. Plus, the Worker's Paradise of the Bolivarian Revolution is just south. I bet Caracas has many, many hobos.

Posted by: Brian72 at November 11, 2009 06:01 PM (SrbvQ)

296 Sign me up, particularly if it is Vegas.  I'll even bring along my good friend (a criminal defense attorney), for all of us m&ms who may need an assist!

Posted by: flodigarry at November 11, 2009 06:02 PM (cif4+)

297 290 Too bad the Star Trek Experience is closed.

Posted by: Mrs. Peel at November 11, 2009 06:00 PM (miGLm)


We can recreate that easily. Just grab a bunch of random liberals, dress them in red shirts, and take them out in the desert.

Posted by: Unclefacts, Summoner of Bacon, Meteors, and Outrage at November 11, 2009 06:02 PM (erIg9)

298 How about Charleston, SC?  (obviously not in the dead of Winter), but I've always wanted to go there.


Charleston is great, and I live close by, so it would be good for me. However, meeting space would probably be kinda tight.  There is a convention center, but it's not that big, and there aren't all that many hotels.  Flights would probably be a little tricky too, and kind of expensive.

Posted by: Winston Smith at November 11, 2009 06:02 PM (MFbfZ)

299 291, 292.  OK, enough, please. lol

Posted by: wHodat at November 11, 2009 06:02 PM (+sBB4)

300 If it is NOLA, I could invite a few hundred thousand friends of mine and take care of alot of the entertainment...  but the only dates that would work would be late february or late april.  both good times of the year for that part of the country.  if its februrary, then I was gonna have floats and beads.  if april, then i was thinking of having lots of bands.

Posted by: A.G. at November 11, 2009 06:03 PM (jBPzC)

301

can we shave eyebrows off the morons who pass out drunk?  (stupid navy thing)

Posted by: navycopjoe at November 11, 2009 06:01 PM (hCg4F)

That'd be mean. You can paint them blue, though.

Posted by: Rodent Liberation Front at November 11, 2009 06:03 PM (dQdrY)

302

complete with swimming pool, jacuzzi, dry sauna, beer pong table, seasonal creek, hiking in the foothills right outside my door

can i stay for say 5 years or is that taking liberty with your kindness

Posted by: navycopjoe at November 11, 2009 06:03 PM (hCg4F)

303 Can Palin Steele come?  Pleasy, pleasy, PLEEEEEEZ?

Posted by: nickless at November 11, 2009 06:03 PM (MMC8r)

304 I'll even bring along my good friend (a criminal defense attorney), for all of us m&ms who may need an assist!

Is he Samoan?

Posted by: zombie hunter s. thompson at November 11, 2009 06:04 PM (PD1tk)

305 A place with fruit bats would be nice.

Posted by: Dr. Spank at November 11, 2009 06:04 PM (muUqs)

306 If you guys pick Vegas, I'd stay somewhere just outside, like Summerlin.  I was out there for a business function at the JW Marriot - ten min drive to the strip, and an awesome facility.  Casino in the hotel also.  I want to say the group rate we had was, hmm, around $150/night.

Posted by: tdpwells at November 11, 2009 06:04 PM (Ei3oZ)

307 298, do we fire on Fort Sumter?

Posted by: wHodat at November 11, 2009 06:04 PM (+sBB4)

308 I hear one of the ACORN offices is available for rental.

Posted by: wHodat at November 11, 2009 06:05 PM (+sBB4)

309

Phoenix, baby, Phoenix.

Solid red state, cheaper than San Diego, less scandal-enabling and cliche than Vegas, guarenteed great weather, cheap flights, a short road trip to Vegas or San Diego or Mexico if needed, John Kyl, Jeff Flake, ASU girls, Fiesta Bowls, golf, and tons of illegal immigrant hobos.

I'll hook a Michelle Malkin or  an Ed Morrisey type up with a 1900 s.f. $400,000 condo in Fountain Hills...my liability insurance won't cover an Ace.

Posted by: MostlyRight at November 11, 2009 06:05 PM (JLpuP)

310

What is the goal and why do you want "names"?  I would rather have a cocktail and discussion with the 2nd assistant organizer of the Muncie Teaparty Patriots than listen to some "leader" with visions of 2012.  We need to focus on 2010.

 

Posted by: motionview at November 11, 2009 06:05 PM (4Kqut)

311 Another vote for Berkly.
Plenty of hippie things to punch and deface.


Posted by: Man with agenda at November 11, 2009 06:05 PM (EL+OC)

312

We have a name but I'm not spilling. Nothing to do with "Ace."

Hmmm.  I don't know.  "Spades HQ" just doesn't roll off the tongue...

Sounds like the website for the Klan Information Clearinghouse (Klearinghouse?).

Posted by: Xoxotl at November 11, 2009 06:06 PM (rlyhk)

313 Plus, Phoenix has that old "rising from the ashes" thing going...seems relevant.

Posted by: MostlyRight at November 11, 2009 06:06 PM (JLpuP)

314

can i stay for say 5 years or is that taking liberty with your kindness

Depends. How good are you at beer pong?

Posted by: Cindy in San Diego at November 11, 2009 06:06 PM (G/rFS)

315 274

We could have Rep Aaron Schock as eye candy a speaker (and invite Dennis Miller too.)

Aaron Shock is teh yummy!

Yes, we Moronettes would have to be the ones to determine the male speaker lineup, attire requirements, and performances.

Fred Thompson-fully clothed, Schock - the kissing booth.


Posted by: Less at November 11, 2009 06:07 PM (PGXeZ)

316

Solid red state, cheaper than San Diego, less scandal-enabling and cliche than Vegas...

You really need to work on your sales pitch.

 

Posted by: Hollowpoint at November 11, 2009 06:07 PM (plsiE)

317 If we are voting put me down for Vegas. I can get there rather cheaply via direct flight even from here.

Posted by: kahall at November 11, 2009 06:07 PM (ZCT0i)

318

285 I'm thinking Thailand.

Yeah.  Pattaya, Thailand.  Where the fun and entertainment never stops.  Something there for the whole family.

Posted by: Iamnotanalcoholic at November 11, 2009 06:07 PM (/Udtz)

319 Located in the only State where every county voted Republican, I think OKC is the obvious choice. Great bars, restaurants, women, inexpensive lodging, casinos nearby, race track, central location, better weather than Dallas most of the year.

Posted by: FreakyBoy at November 11, 2009 06:08 PM (N2wRL)

320 Definitely need to get some good speakers for the main event. Ace up on stage saying "nub-nub...Sarah...cheee-haaa!" for an hour just ain't gonna go over well, especially if the podium is taller than he is.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at November 11, 2009 06:09 PM (t3Mi3)

321 Wasilla, Alaska

Posted by: wHodat at November 11, 2009 06:09 PM (+sBB4)

322 Plus, Phoenix is very dusty, and half our population is named Sanchez.  No media organization will be able to come up with any sexual metaphors for attendees.

Posted by: MostlyRight at November 11, 2009 06:09 PM (JLpuP)

323

314, it's been years so i would have to say i suck at it

i would pay for free rounds for the whole time

oh, to sweeten the pot i'll steal my wife's collection of stompy boots for rent

Posted by: navycopjoe at November 11, 2009 06:09 PM (hCg4F)

324 To all the lady morons, just sayin' San Diego is full of military man-candy. Yummy.

Posted by: Cindy in San Diego at November 11, 2009 06:10 PM (G/rFS)

325 Cindy, you are naughty.

Posted by: wHodat at November 11, 2009 06:10 PM (+sBB4)

326 235 Coronado is fun? You must be talking about a Coronado that I don't live across the bay from. It's nice, it's upscale, it's got great beaches and it has at least two dozen municipal ordinances against anything resembling fun. Especially amongst the "young crowd" there (people in their 50s and early 60s).

Posted by: Evil Red Scandi at November 11, 2009 05:46 PM (erlfI)

Coronado is fun. The only people that have problems here are the idiots that come here to screw up. Other than that, it's like a trip to 1955. I'd live nowhere else.

Posted by: Jim in San Diego at November 11, 2009 06:10 PM (H7Rlw)

327

So... is France out of the question?  It's more conservative then NYC and LA...

Plus, they got snails.  You can eat.

Posted by: Xoxotl at November 11, 2009 06:10 PM (rlyhk)

328 For comedy, Andrew Breitbart and his investigators could come and provide ad-hoc commentary on all of their Acorn tapes.  This would be served after dinner with dessert and lots of liquor.

Posted by: Mr. Peabody at November 11, 2009 06:11 PM (EFQfG)

329 I'll 4th (I think) the suggestion for Orlando -- besides the things the other morons said, we have Alan Grayson.

Posted by: Purple Fury at November 11, 2009 06:11 PM (5XyzC)

330 Think you could get Rush or Mark Steyn?

Posted by: Winston Smith at November 11, 2009 06:11 PM (MFbfZ)

331

Wasilla, Alaska

are you insane?  if the temperature dips under 60 degrees i am in agony!!

Posted by: navycopjoe at November 11, 2009 06:11 PM (hCg4F)

332

Nice work Ace.  This was quick:

allahpundit

  

Interested in a right-wing blog conference a la Yearly Kos? Go make your feelings known at Ace's http://is.gd/4SVfv

Posted by: sybilll at November 11, 2009 06:11 PM (t4WaE)

333 I'd go. But not in California... if it was somewhere in the middle of the country (Omaha isn't too far from the center) I would make it, or in the South.

Just so there's no bias, I live in Buffalo, NY...

Or how about this, if it went along with CPAC, I would love a meetup there, I'm sure that there are plenty of people who read this blog that go each year (I do). I like CPAC, but hours of politicians can get a little tedious, even when you consider them your idols (last year I had to walk out before Jeff Sessions spoke because I was so tired of sitting in one chair). If there was some sort of blog-centric meetup, I would go, even if I had to pay.

Posted by: BrackaBama at November 11, 2009 06:11 PM (u9lgu)

334 I'll come.  I'd even like to speak.  I'd do absolutely anything for free.  Please.  I want to come.

Posted by: Dede Scozzafava (I lost and now I'm horny) at November 11, 2009 06:12 PM (/Udtz)

335

bo likes to party, let's do it at his house. if it morphs into a costume kinda thing barry can dress up as a princess ( http://tinyurl.com/kwr48a ), the first klingon ( http://tinyurl.com/lmqejr  well she can come as herself.

Posted by: ugly kid joe at November 11, 2009 06:12 PM (qGR8d)

336 Winston Smith

I am in love with Charleston.  Beautiful city, great people, great food.  And oh so charming, handsome Southern gentlemen...




Posted by: loppyd at November 11, 2009 06:12 PM (UJIeT)

337 Gonna throw this out there knowing it won't stick, but how's bout Utah? In a flyover area with good flights. Great snowboarding/skiing expected this year what with global cooling. You can have it in Park City and annoy the libs/Robert Redford types or in SLC and get more red staters to come. We also recently loosened our liquor laws for just such an occasion. (Plus if you have it here then I could actually go, hah.)

Besides, we boast a fantastic array of hobos; our most famous one was a religious freak that kidnapped and raped a little girl, you may have heard of him. Feel free to come and collect the whole sorry lot of them.

Posted by: Liz Lemon at November 11, 2009 06:12 PM (lSuMX)

338 I'll find a way to get there if you get Sarah Palin to show up.

Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at November 11, 2009 06:13 PM (P33XN)

339 Wasilla, Alaska


Nice town. Not much on nightlife.

Anchorage is happening in the summer though. Spenard is totally AoSHQ Lifestyle-compliant.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at November 11, 2009 06:13 PM (t3Mi3)

340

Name: "Thunder From the Right"

Location: Anywhere

Time: After the 2010 elections.  I'm throwing all my money    at candidates until then.

Posted by: drinks socialistically at November 11, 2009 06:13 PM (KC0wL)

341

 Located in the only State where every county voted Republican, I think OKC is the obvious choice. Great bars, restaurants, women, inexpensive lodging, casinos nearby, race track, central location, better weather than Dallas most of the year.

You left out the most popular OKC pastime: beastiality.

Posted by: Hollowpoint at November 11, 2009 06:14 PM (plsiE)

342

this is something that I would definitely try to make. I'm down with the whole concept of combining it with warm weather, good times, margaritas, etc.

Moronapalooza?

Posted by: exceller at November 11, 2009 06:15 PM (jx2Td)

343 i could probably get you Mike Pavia, the newly-elected (R) Mayor of Stamford, CT. It's an important city in Connecticut, even if it doesn't sound like it. Just throwing it out there.

Posted by: Sassypants at November 11, 2009 06:15 PM (K75uU)

344 You could get Hitchens to go if you offer him a bar tab.

Posted by: runninrebel at November 11, 2009 06:15 PM (i3PJU)

345 324 To all the lady morons, just sayin' San Diego is full of military man-candy. Yummy.     MEATIST!!

Posted by: Iamnotanalcoholic at November 11, 2009 06:15 PM (/Udtz)

346 ... but that might eat up the budget.

Posted by: runninrebel at November 11, 2009 06:16 PM (i3PJU)

347

Omaha? I live here. You don't want to be here in the winter. Weather usually sucks.

Might as well have it in Fargo, North Dakota.

Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at November 11, 2009 06:16 PM (P33XN)

348 Hollowpoint:

At least we got it right on "Hope & Change".

:-)

Posted by: FreakyBoy at November 11, 2009 06:17 PM (N2wRL)

349 337 Gonna throw this out there knowing it won't stick, but how's bout Utah? In a flyover area with good flights. Great snowboarding/skiing expected this year what with global cooling. You can have it in Park City and annoy the libs/Robert Redford types or in SLC and get more red staters to come. We also recently loosened our liquor laws for just such an occasion. (Plus if you have it here then I could actually go, hah.)

Besides, we boast a fantastic array of hobos; our most famous one was a religious freak that kidnapped and raped a little girl, you may have heard of him. Feel free to come and collect the whole sorry lot of them.

Liz -- They'd have to REALLY have relaxed the liquor laws for this crew...I go to Powder Mountain every year for a week -- have to save all year to afford my beer in UT!

Posted by: billygoat at November 11, 2009 06:17 PM (DrB2V)

350 well me and peeps who hit my blog would be happy to attend
but we are moderates ya know
swing both ways and all that lol (politcally!)
so I am gonna say Vegas would be a good place

Posted by: ginaswo/MiM at November 11, 2009 06:17 PM (qvtkZ)

351 I think Sarah will come :0)

Posted by: ginaswo/MiM at November 11, 2009 06:18 PM (qvtkZ)

352 San Francisco would probably be best. Or NY if you prefer some female hookers too.

Posted by: JiangxiDad at November 11, 2009 06:18 PM (xCVDC)

353 We could easily get Meghan McCain, David Frum and Peggy Newnan to speak.

Posted by: wHodat at November 11, 2009 06:18 PM (+sBB4)

354 Is Vegas REALLY the best this country has to offer?? Ugh ... no thanks.

Posted by: Tea and Bonbons at November 11, 2009 06:18 PM (F7x/F)

355 Winston Smith

I am in love with Charleston.  Beautiful city, great people, great food.  And oh so charming, handsome Southern gentlemen...




I am quite impressed with your views and would like to subscribe to your newsletter.

Posted by: Winston Smith at November 11, 2009 06:19 PM (MFbfZ)

356 Could M. Steele show up? I'd like to put a scared boot up his ass.

Posted by: Rodent Liberation Front at November 11, 2009 06:19 PM (dQdrY)

357

oh, to sweeten the pot i'll steal my wife's collection of stompy boots for rent

 

What size?

Posted by: KelliD at November 11, 2009 06:19 PM (Q9Cny)

358 If we meet at Barney Frank's house, he won't even know we are there.  Hookers, pot, you name it.

Posted by: wHodat at November 11, 2009 06:19 PM (+sBB4)

359 why would we choose a site based upon how it voted?

This is for fun and enjoyment, not to inject dollars into a worthy county.

Posted by: ace at November 11, 2009 06:19 PM (jlvw3)

360 >>>Think you could get Rush or Mark Steyn?

Steyn maybe. Rush I doubt. That CPAC appearance was a rarity.

Posted by: ace at November 11, 2009 06:20 PM (jlvw3)

361 Marxist Vineyard!

Posted by: Winston Smith at November 11, 2009 06:21 PM (MFbfZ)

362

 To all the lady morons, just sayin' San Diego is full of military man-candy. Yummy.     MEATIST!!

They're asking for it. If they didn't want it they wouldn't always be out jogging shirtless in their little shorts along the waterfront.

Posted by: Cindy in San Diego at November 11, 2009 06:21 PM (G/rFS)

363 Hey, I'll come too.  My schedule is wide open.

Posted by: Jon Corzine at November 11, 2009 06:21 PM (rlyhk)

364 #175 Remember all you lonely morons, prostitution is LEGAL in Nye County and the Cherry Patch is just a rent a car away from LV.

Bah, it's basically legal in Tijuana, for 1/10th the price (and only 1/2 the ugly!).

Posted by: wooga at November 11, 2009 06:21 PM (2p0e3)

365 why would we choose a site based upon how it voted?

This is for fun and enjoyment, not to inject dollars into a worthy county.

Posted by: ace at November 11, 2009 06:19 PM (jlvw3)


In that case, Chicago is my kinda town.

Posted by: Brian72 at November 11, 2009 06:21 PM (f67UM)

366

What size?

ahem, she reads this blog!!

cough cough 5 women cough

Posted by: navycopjoe at November 11, 2009 06:21 PM (hCg4F)

367 Ace, how was your trip to Vegas?

Posted by: Dr. Spank at November 11, 2009 06:22 PM (muUqs)

368 Abu Dhabi is nice in the winter.

Allah Snackbar

Posted by: wHodat at November 11, 2009 06:22 PM (+sBB4)

369 Can you get Oprah?

Posted by: Brian72 at November 11, 2009 06:22 PM (f67UM)

370 Steyn would be great.  I have to believe he'd be an outstanding speaker, though I've not heard him from a podium.

Taranto seems to do some traveling, and he's awesome.

Posted by: Winston Smith at November 11, 2009 06:23 PM (MFbfZ)

371

Seriously? If we get SEIU pukes bringing us drinks, awesome.

They wanna meet in the parking lot later, somebody bring a cam and let's do this thing. No hits to the hair or face.

Posted by: Dave in Texas at November 11, 2009 06:24 PM (Wh0W+)

372 Count me in.  Now what's this about T-shirts?

Posted by: CDR M at November 11, 2009 06:24 PM (cvmTR)

373

 Abu Dhabi is nice in the winter

No sex on the beach allowed. Doesn't seem very AoSHQ Lifestyle appropriate.

Posted by: Cindy in San Diego at November 11, 2009 06:24 PM (G/rFS)

374

i bet you could get ann coulter, she is the queen of snark!

you just know she lives the aos lifestyle and i would bet she reads this site

Posted by: navycopjoe at November 11, 2009 06:24 PM (hCg4F)

375
I am quite impressed with your views and would like to subscribe to your newsletter.

Posted by: Winston Smith at November 11, 2009 06:19 PM (MFbfZ)

I could have gone out with nothing but my ID and gotten tatooed drunk.

Posted by: loppyd at November 11, 2009 06:25 PM (UJIeT)

376 A place with fruit bats would be nice.

You enjoy whacking fruit?

Posted by: obama is a traitor at November 11, 2009 06:25 PM (Qt4Y7)

377 I vote for San Antonio. A Major Moron Meetup should definitely be held in the Lone Star State. I won't spend a penny to go to CA or Vegas. Too many of those assholes supported Obama. Red state or bust!

Posted by: pforeman at November 11, 2009 06:27 PM (S7Xpi)

378

You left out the most popular OKC pastime: beastiality.

Hey!  Take that back or I'll sic my very beautiful, soft, sensuous Lilly the Lamb after you.

Posted by: Iamnotanalcoholic at November 11, 2009 06:27 PM (/Udtz)

379

Can you get Oprah?

...and throw her under a bus? Please?

Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at November 11, 2009 06:27 PM (P33XN)

380 Phoenix, baby, Phoenix.

I've always wanted to be kidnapped and beheaded by Mexican drug gangs.

Posted by: obama is a traitor at November 11, 2009 06:27 PM (Qt4Y7)

381

 A place with fruit bats would be nice.

Got bats too. Don't know if they're fruits.

Posted by: Cindy in San Diego at November 11, 2009 06:28 PM (G/rFS)

Posted by: Jones at November 11, 2009 06:30 PM (JL3qV)

383 >>> Ace, how was your trip to Vegas?

Exhausting, but enough fun I'd like to go back.

Posted by: ace at November 11, 2009 06:30 PM (jlvw3)

384 I would very likely attend. So many people from HA I need to meet.

Posted by: MadisonConservative at November 11, 2009 06:31 PM (4XnYs)

385

It may not be "blog-o-centric", per se, but it sounds like you want CPAC to be held somewhere where it's warm.

I really don't think you need to re-invent the wheel, or anything. 

If you're bound and determined, I'd go for a mountain place in the summer time.  (Asheville's nice). 

Posted by: Stephen at November 11, 2009 06:32 PM (YoO+e)

386

Seriously? If we get SEIU pukes bringing us drinks, awesome.

 

Then it has to be Vegas.  Place is stuffed with union assholes.

Posted by: Iamnotanalcoholic at November 11, 2009 06:33 PM (/Udtz)

387 so it goes without saying, that I will be there no matter where "there" is.

Posted by: Sassypants at November 11, 2009 06:33 PM (K75uU)

388

I could have gone out with nothing but my ID and gotten tatooed drunk.

Posted by: loppyd at November 11, 2009 06:25 PM (UJIeT)



Please excuse the O/T, but this reminds me of a favorite joke:


A Brit, a Frenchman, and a (insert enthic group of your chosing here) are talking about 'the best bar in the world.'

The Brit says "I know of a bar in London wherein if you purchase two drinks, they buy you a third on the house."

The men agree that this sounds like a wonderful place.

The Frenchman says "howeverrr, I know of zees place where you buy a glass of ze wine and zey buy you un autre.  When again you buy ze wine, zey buy you un autre." 

Again there is agreement that this is an outstanding establishment.

The (ethnic inserted again here) says "I know a place where they buy you a drink, they buy you another drink, and another and another, then they take you out back and get you laid!!!"

The men are taken aback, and one asks "Did this happen to you?"

(Ethnic inserted) replies "no, but it happened to my sister!"

Posted by: Winston Smith at November 11, 2009 06:33 PM (MFbfZ)

389 I second, third, fourth having Schock and Zo on the lineup. Lovely lovely men. And having it in Vegas or Texas.

Posted by: Liz Lemon at November 11, 2009 06:33 PM (lSuMX)

390 Waco. Just because.

Posted by: texette at November 11, 2009 06:34 PM (0uOGq)

391 catalina island during pirate days in oct.

Posted by: Blue Yankee at November 11, 2009 06:34 PM (eKgqT)

392 Or how about this, if it went along with CPAC, I would love a meetup there, I'm sure that there are plenty of people who read this blog that go each year (I do).

That's an idea. Where is CPAC held?

Posted by: obama is a traitor at November 11, 2009 06:35 PM (Qt4Y7)

393 I will buy a ticket to it ASAP! For the love of God Almighty, can we state on day one that we ban Chuckles The Clown from the event? I would rather have to give full body massages to Rosie O'Donnell than have Chuckles and his cult have anything to do with this.

Posted by: rightwingva at November 11, 2009 06:35 PM (g8PyO)

394

Durham, North Carolina.

I hear the strippers are awesome!

Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at November 11, 2009 06:35 PM (P33XN)

395

Zo! That would be great.

Posted by: Cindy in San Diego at November 11, 2009 06:35 PM (G/rFS)

396 CPAC is always in DC, isn't it?

Posted by: tdpwells at November 11, 2009 06:35 PM (Ei3oZ)

397 Add my name to the non-credible types. Sounds like fun.

Posted by: Darcy at November 11, 2009 06:35 PM (cnJcX)

398 will you have strippers???

Posted by: john at November 11, 2009 06:36 PM (bHU/F)

399

Just one pansy HA moderate says anything about bacon, hookers or blow and I'm opening the whole barrel of whup-ass. There will be blood.

Moderation is for the weak.

Posted by: Rodent Liberation Front at November 11, 2009 06:36 PM (dQdrY)

400 And Vegas would be great to kick things off, but I will go anywhere.

Posted by: rightwingva at November 11, 2009 06:36 PM (g8PyO)

401 Personally, I want Malkin there just to beg her to freakin open registration on her site again.  Been on that site for years and she's never done it.  Not half as fun reading the comments if you can't fire off a few of your own.

Posted by: tdpwells at November 11, 2009 06:36 PM (Ei3oZ)

402 Pick somewhere that has loads of security available for cheap. When violent leftists (redundant) learn of such a conservative political gathering, they will ratchet up the G8-style "protesting" to overdrive-batshit-eleventy!!1!1!-insane.

Posted by: Bear Arms at November 11, 2009 06:36 PM (9g6SK)

403 I will buy a ticket to it ASAP! For the love of God Almighty, can we state on day one that we ban Chuckles The Clown from the event? I would rather have to give full body massages to Rosie O'Donnell than have Chuckles and his cult have anything to do with this.

Posted by: rightwingva at November 11, 2009 06:35 PM (g8PyO)

They may send Kilgore Trout on a fact finding mission.

Posted by: loppyd at November 11, 2009 06:37 PM (UJIeT)

404 I wish I could help you out with that credibility thing.

Posted by: Dan Collins at November 11, 2009 06:38 PM (Pu9bi)

405 Winston Smith

Dude.

Posted by: loppyd at November 11, 2009 06:38 PM (UJIeT)

406

I'll sign up and bring my 2 faithful readers

I attended the 2d Yearly Kos in Chicago.  I've since left the darkside and would support a conservative gathering !  These are great fun for political junkies of like minds )

You may want to approach Michelle Malkin, Dick Armey's army at Freedomworks.  Andrew Breitbart, Hot Air, RedState, etc.....thousands would be interested from those sites. 

Give yourself a year to plan.  Start signups as soon as you find a location, ask for volunteers, donations for expenses....it will all fall in place, I promise.

I'd like to pick Dallas, I've never been to TX !  Maybe you can get GWB to speak )))

Good luck, hope it works out. 

Posted by: DeniseVB at November 11, 2009 06:39 PM (1kwr2)

407 Wrangle Andrew Klavan and VDH as speakers. Good lord...it would be heaven.

Posted by: MadisonConservative at November 11, 2009 06:39 PM (4XnYs)

408 I want Doctor Zero there.

Posted by: tdpwells at November 11, 2009 06:39 PM (Ei3oZ)

409 "Hobos and Bacon 2010"... I think that about sums it up.

Posted by: rightwingva at November 11, 2009 06:40 PM (g8PyO)

410 Dan Collins would be a big draw. ;-)

Posted by: Darcy at November 11, 2009 06:40 PM (cnJcX)

411

When violent leftists (redundant) learn of such a conservative political gathering, they will ratchet up the G8-style "protesting" to overdrive-batshit-eleventy!!1!1!-insane.

ummm, we're not exactly a pc hand-off crowd here, i see many ass whippings happening in that event

let's invite palin steele to speak, he can give us an ethics in the marvel universe lecture....then we can set him on fire

Posted by: navycopjoe at November 11, 2009 06:40 PM (hCg4F)

412

come clean, do they have fruit bats in Vegas, ?      tee hee

Posted by: willow at November 11, 2009 06:41 PM (1kwr2)

413 The Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue bridge in downtown Austin is the spring and summer home to some 750,000 bats with up to 1.5 million bats at the peak of the bat-watching season. It's the largest urban bat colony in North America.

Posted by: Rodent Liberation Front at November 11, 2009 06:43 PM (dQdrY)

414 If they don't have fruit bats in Vegas I'm sure you could find someone to get them for you - no questions asked. Probably the hotel concierge, and he'll have them delivered to your room.

Posted by: Cindy in San Diego at November 11, 2009 06:44 PM (G/rFS)

415 413 - If they're not fruit bats, then the male morons will not be interested.

Posted by: Sassypants at November 11, 2009 06:44 PM (K75uU)

416 I'm absolutely in and I may drag boy BFF with me. 

Posted by: alexthechick at November 11, 2009 06:45 PM (rfBP3)

417

Did someone say RedEye?

andylevy

  

@AceofSpadesHQ Could be fun, if @allahpundit doesn't bring everybody down.

Woot!

Posted by: sybilll at November 11, 2009 06:46 PM (t4WaE)

418 Yeah, I'd probably come. With my hawt wife, who wouldn't?

Posted by: Fred Thompson at November 11, 2009 06:46 PM (QECjC)

419 Here's a preview of the moron meet-up.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyI-pJGaJIc

Posted by: Dr. Spank at November 11, 2009 06:46 PM (muUqs)

420 Just so long as there are hot chicks with light sabers, the male morons won't care about the fruit bats.

Posted by: Dan Collins at November 11, 2009 06:48 PM (Pu9bi)

421 Hmmm.

Howard Kurtz on Twitter:

Lou Dobbs expected to resign from CNN tonight, multiple sources say. If true, we await his explanation. He was one of net's first employees.

Posted by: loppyd at November 11, 2009 06:49 PM (UJIeT)

422 Exhausting, but enough fun I'd like to go back.

Actually, I love Vegas which is shocking considering how agoraphobic I am.  The blinky shiny things are sufficiently distracting. 

Posted by: alexthechick at November 11, 2009 06:50 PM (rfBP3)

423

So did I read that right? Free margarita's just for showing up!

Hells yea! da missus n'z I will be there!

Posted by: mantua bill at November 11, 2009 06:51 PM (96j+b)

424 well I'm pretty damn hawt , fans  self (menopause)

Posted by: willow at November 11, 2009 06:51 PM (1kwr2)

425 Well, this is a GREAT idea!

Just one thing.  Why not get either Breitbart or PJM involved?  Either or would be the natural gathering organization for a convention of the kindred.

I'd say go and reach them with your idea.

Posted by: newton at November 11, 2009 06:52 PM (q5ZJk)

426 @424: Willow, that post almost makes me want to reach for the old Viagra vile, you hawt vixen you!

Posted by: Fred Thompson at November 11, 2009 06:56 PM (QECjC)

427 I follow your blog daily.  Love your candor.

Posted by: Joellen at November 11, 2009 06:56 PM (2b46R)

428 I'm willing to be on the advance team for Miami or Key West!

Posted by: Mike at November 11, 2009 06:56 PM (h3mYl)

429 This idea is full of awesome win, Ace!  I love it.  And, if it's close enough to where I live, I would definitely go (lack of employment precludes extensive travel these days).  Breitbart would be a great one to involve.  And it would be epic to get Iowahawk in the mix, too.



Posted by: Peaches at November 11, 2009 06:56 PM (9Wv2j)

430 I want Doctor Zero there.

+1000

Posted by: Peaches at November 11, 2009 06:57 PM (9Wv2j)

431 Here's my suggestion to guarantee big attendance: have it next February the weekend of the 27th in Vegas. NASCAR's in town that weekend. On Sunday organize a group outing to the race. Andy Levy and I can conduct a brief seminar on what to watch for. And if we can convince S.E. Cupp to join us, I'm thinking the turnout will be substantial...

Posted by: Diecast Dude at November 11, 2009 06:58 PM (Byh7c)

432 When is this planned for?  Tentatively?  I'd love to come, but I'd need a couple of months' warning.

Can't drink, either, but I'll just bring a camera and get me a few gigs worth of blackmail material...

Posted by: Secundus at November 11, 2009 07:00 PM (XAHr0)

433
I'd like to suggest to tag a film festival onto this- and attract celebrities- Christopher Walken?

Posted by: politicalmuse at November 11, 2009 07:01 PM (kLKnf)

434

Actually, I love Vegas which is shocking considering how agoraphobic I am.  The blinky shiny things are sufficiently distracting. 

I like Vegas too.  Summertime would be a bit hot, though.  This meet has to happen before the 2010 elections.......or not.

Posted by: Iamnotanalcoholic at November 11, 2009 07:03 PM (/Udtz)

435 342, until PelosiCare and CrapNTrade are put to sleep, the amount of celebrating, there will be little room for a festive mood; but assuming that happenes, with the Midterms in the offing, it could be fun, a regular ACEPAC or MORONPAC, a la the February DC gathering.

Posted by: Paris Paramus at November 11, 2009 07:03 PM (NPtVh)

436 342, until PelosiCare and CrapNTrade are put to sleep, the amount of celebrating possible at such an event will minimal; but assuming that happenes, with the Midterms in the offing, it could be fun, a regular ACEPAC or MORONPAC, a la the February DC gathering.

Posted by: Paris Paramus at November 11, 2009 07:08 PM (NPtVh)

437 Well, I'd attend this hoedown fer sure. I don't know anybody politically famous, other than local pols. I do know one guy here who was with 101st AB and Special Forces in Kosovo and Iraq who is running for state senator. Heard him speak at a Tea Party, and the dude is dynamic as hell and conservative as the day is long. I might be able to work on that. Anyway, when's the party start? Heh.  

Posted by: Soap MacTavish at November 11, 2009 07:09 PM (554T5)

438

Chico's Bail Bonds.  That was on my favorite t-shirt from college days:  "Get Loose...with Chico's Bail Bonds".

 

Posted by: OCBill at November 11, 2009 07:09 PM (WGXy4)

439 If you have it in Vegas, have it at one of Steve Wynn's hotels. He's definitely an anti-moonbat.

Posted by: Krys at November 11, 2009 07:09 PM (DJlRn)

440 Wow Lou Dobbs just quit!


Posted by: tdpwells at November 11, 2009 07:11 PM (Ei3oZ)

441 I like the Florida idea because of the tiny, tiny, tiny possibility that Rush might attend.  But I'd follow Ace anywhere!

Posted by: Pat at November 11, 2009 07:11 PM (iPIc6)

442 Dallas/FortWorth would be a good choice.  It's central, they have drive-thru liquor stores, and there used to be a gun range in Fort Worth that had "full auto" night once in while.

Posted by: OCBill at November 11, 2009 07:12 PM (WGXy4)

443 newton - Ace already discussed that with someone about 200 comments earlier.

Posted by: Sassypants at November 11, 2009 07:12 PM (K75uU)

444 Ace -- I'm also guessing that if you reached out to him, Mark Samone (from radio) would speak.

Posted by: Sassypants at November 11, 2009 07:14 PM (K75uU)

445

Vegas. Hm. Vegas is beneath me. I am not alone in this.

However, scheduling this abortion to coincide with March Madness would be genius.

Posted by: spongeworthy at November 11, 2009 07:17 PM (rplL3)

446 There is a big open space in New London, CT where you could set up a massive tent for a big party. I think the SCOTUS would appreciate the business we would bring.

Posted by: Sgt. Rock at November 11, 2009 07:18 PM (2jp4I)

447 Come to Orlampa (The Tampa-Orlando I-4 Corridor). Lot's of stuff to do, and they know how to do things like this. I'll be glad to help and maybe you can get Marco Rubio to speak. I don't know about the hobo count, but we have an Ooompa Loompa governor you can have.

Posted by: Jim at November 11, 2009 07:19 PM (/bsAL)

448 Do it in Chicago so I don't have to fly.

Posted by: gp at November 11, 2009 07:20 PM (qtl7U)

449

You could get Hitchens to go if you offer him a bar tab.

Ace may have PTSD from the last time he was with Hitch. Heck, I think I caught it just reading about it.

There's no way I'll be flying anywhere, so unless it's in Dallas or something else I could drive to, I won't make it. Vegas is by far the easiest for people around the country to get to, just because of all the flights and deals. But Dallas is pretty central...

Posted by: Mama AJ at November 11, 2009 07:20 PM (Be4xl)

450 Keynote speaker:  Levi Johnson

Posted by: sandy burger at November 11, 2009 07:21 PM (MT+0i)

451 Key West!

Posted by: GreenGasEmissions at November 11, 2009 07:22 PM (cj+ii)

452 Reno. Where can I get a T-shirt?

Posted by: Bernie Madoff at November 11, 2009 07:23 PM (kKP5O)

453

It's gotta be San Antonio! 

Posted by: lonestar at November 11, 2009 07:24 PM (CrJQs)

454 Why not the Chocolate City?

Posted by: Ray Nagin at November 11, 2009 07:26 PM (kKP5O)

455

I'd be up for it, if it was in a cool resort-type city that is not too far. 

So basically, Vegas.

Mexico is too far.

And forget Texas.  That's cool that it is a red state and all, but that isn't exactly the point.

Posted by: dan-O at November 11, 2009 07:33 PM (+9Rf8)

456

Looks like the consensus is Vegas - what about maximizing your attendance potential and scheduling it to coincide with Hannity's Freedom concert on August 28, 2010?

Hot as hell then, but what are hotel swimming pools (and fountains) for?

Posted by: The Butcher at November 11, 2009 07:34 PM (8g9qq)

457 ....... just sayin' San Diego is full of military man-candy. Yummy.

Oh, Make it San Diego! Make it San Diego!


Posted by: Palin Steele at November 11, 2009 07:39 PM (dpeIw)

458 Wait... did somebody say "prostitution"?  We can help you with that!

Posted by: ACORN at November 11, 2009 07:41 PM (F9PD7)

459 Squirrel!!  Hi there...

Posted by: Dug at November 11, 2009 07:42 PM (/bVuS)

460 I'll be staying at The Encore the weekend of June 12th for a wedding -- if you could tie the conference in, it would be killing two birds with one stone.

Posted by: Sassypants at November 11, 2009 07:43 PM (K75uU)

461 Why don't you just go all in and form a PAC?  Instead of spreading your money around, dump it all in one blow out weekend in Vegas. 

Posted by: Jean at November 11, 2009 07:43 PM (xCBQ4)

462

TX please TX. Not much of a name but I'd help. I'd love to tell Coca Cola to nut up and spend some $ on what they really support instead of all these "green" initiatives. Maybe pull some funding away from PP.

Choose TX please? Guns allowed in TX. Crossbows too. It's nice & warm in TX. And people are nice w/o all that political correctness. Choose TX.

Posted by: Drusilla at November 11, 2009 07:45 PM (+mdAN)

463

I'd recommend that not only the Right Wing Nut Hullabaloo be held in a Fun Place, but also a flagrantly liberal place, if only to maintain a nice crisp definition around the edges.  Like San Francisco.  That would create a predictable firestorm of publicity locally and nationally, thereby hijacking the liberal media to carry the conservative message. 

Encourage the loony left to protest you.  In fact, you should set up a sideshow outside to let the unhinged left attack conservatives for money.  In fact, you could have somebody dress up in this body armor they use in self defense classes, red armor if they have it, and put a Bush rubber mask on him.  Put a big banner over the attraction called "Kill Bush" and charge the lefties five bucks for a one minute session of beating on him.  Maybe you could provide a padded club.  Then you can videotape it or invited the local media to tape it.  The visuals will make the lefties look like violent goons.  It's Media Ju Jitsu:  letting the lefties make fools of themselves.

You could invite the Right Brothers to play inside, with their signature tune, "Bush Was Right."  Take a look at it on YouTube.  Maybe you could showcase some conservative comedians.  Dennis Miller could headline.  Ann Coulter would be good, too.  Get some shoutouts from Fox News shows.  Make sure you have something inside that will make a good visual for the news.  Maybe something along the lines of what they show on The People's Cube, attacking the lefty's ideas with mockery.

Posted by: Tantor at November 11, 2009 07:47 PM (Ek/Oc)

464 Tantor - that's part of the publicity/media relations end of this event, which comes last. He has to get people to speak and attend first.

Posted by: Sassypants at November 11, 2009 07:49 PM (K75uU)

465 Being a golfer mrytle beach is my pic
Has a few choice titty bars as well
And its been super cheap the last few years

Posted by: dananjcon at November 11, 2009 07:50 PM (nemFg)

466 Anybody mentioned New Orleans yet? Lots of alcohol and hobos. Plus ass kicking food.

Posted by: Scott P at November 11, 2009 07:52 PM (MevH0)

467

Pittsburgh. It's cheap here and lovely, especially this time of year.

 Plus it is close to everyone, especially me

Posted by: Ben at November 11, 2009 07:54 PM (bftbi)

468 Damn...and I can't go...

Sucks being in Europe...You guys have all the fun...

Posted by: Sofia at November 11, 2009 07:57 PM (1n9nT)

469 how about canada, maybe we can take the country over while we are there and their defenses are down.

Posted by: Ben at November 11, 2009 07:57 PM (bftbi)

470

Damn...and I can't go...

Sucks being in Europe...You guys have all the fun...

why 1 euro is worth like 1 billion dollars. The exchange rate means you have to come

Posted by: Ben at November 11, 2009 07:58 PM (bftbi)

471 Berkley, Ca!!!
The buzz, publicity etc. Would be priceless!!

Posted by: dananjcon at November 11, 2009 07:59 PM (nemFg)

472 You say "shivering your ass off in freezing rain" like it's a bad thing.  That's what whiskey is for.

Srsly, DC is almost never too cold unless there's a global warming event scheduled.

Posted by: Sockless Joe at November 11, 2009 07:59 PM (jtJig)

473 lets go to a place where we can fire our guns into the air wildly.

Posted by: Ben at November 11, 2009 08:01 PM (bftbi)

474 southern cal is nice this time of year. let's go host it at the u of a campus.... kinda ggw and ace in one

Posted by: Contributor X at November 11, 2009 08:03 PM (IhX2x)

475 Posted by: Ben at November 11, 2009 07:58 PM (bftbi)

Hahaha, you keed right??

It's a good exchange rate, yes, to bad our salaries suck a**.

Things are mess right now, maybe of I land that job in Barcelona..

Posted by: Sofia at November 11, 2009 08:03 PM (1n9nT)

476 Sorry for mah engrish....

I need a drink....

Posted by: Sofia at November 11, 2009 08:07 PM (1n9nT)

477 lets go to a place where we can fire our guns into the air wildly.

So, Detroit it is then!

Real estate is so cheap we could probably buy a city block or two and convert it into a permanent AoSHQ compound. 

Posted by: Sockless Joe at November 11, 2009 08:07 PM (jtJig)

478 466 Anybody mentioned New Orleans yet? Lots of alcohol and hobos. Plus ass kicking food.

454 Why not the Chocolate City?

Posted by: Ray Nagin at November 11, 2009 07:26 PM (kKP5O)


Posted by: Ray Nagin at November 11, 2009 08:07 PM (kKP5O)

479 477 lets go to a place where we can fire our guns into the air wildly.

So, Detroit it is then!

Real estate is so cheap we could probably buy a city block or two and convert it into a permanent AoSHQ compound. 

  Do you have a news letter I can buy at a gun show?

Posted by: Ben at November 11, 2009 08:07 PM (bftbi)

480

In all seriousness Ace, I could probably attend, but it would depend on the time of the year and how far ahead i know about it. I would need at least 3 months warning to make plans.

I would suggest a nice warm beach but chances are I don't want to see any posters in speeds any more thant they want to see me.

Posted by: Ben at November 11, 2009 08:10 PM (bftbi)

481 Yazgurs farm

Posted by: dananjcon at November 11, 2009 08:10 PM (nemFg)

482 473 lets go to a place where we can fire our guns into the air wildly.

Dallas has a grassy knoll and a school book depository.

Posted by: Lee Harvey Oswald at November 11, 2009 08:10 PM (kKP5O)

483

PunditCon

ConVergence

Vegas baby!

Posted by: Daisy at November 11, 2009 08:12 PM (T0ga9)

484 San Antonio, definitely.

Besides, the sooner you all realize that Texas will be the last bastion of the free and the home of the brave when the U.S. goes full-on communist, the sooner you can start scoping out places to live. This moronpalooza is as good a time as any.

Listen, I got all revved up last year about the mediavetting.com project (yeah, I actually took it seriously and delivered my blog resume and all), so I want to make sure I don't put the cart before the horse on this. But, I can deliver a few interesting and famous personalities - military, political, and even an underground Hollywood celeb or two. Email me if you're interested, Ace.

Posted by: Redhead Infidel at November 11, 2009 08:13 PM (/O9DD)

485 Myrtle Beach is a mere skip and jump from Chez Winston.  Perhaps a redfishing expedition for a select few.

Posted by: Winston Smith at November 11, 2009 08:13 PM (MFbfZ)

486 If Ace does T shirts can we make them funny ones, otherwise people will think we are just poker enthusiasts.

Posted by: Ben at November 11, 2009 08:13 PM (bftbi)

487 um.... uh... yeah... I'm not reading through 457 comments first, so... for the past 2 years, Americans for Prosperity did something like this called Right Online. They had several regional conferences (including one in Austin the same weekend as Netroots Nation- Pelosi was a surprise guest at Yearly Kos and got booed, IIRC).

I went to the Austin conference last year in Austin. Michelle Malkin, Michael Steele, Michael Williams, and several other spoke. Wish I could have gone to the national one.

All that said, I think a similar concept would work better if it was a little less... stuffy... if you know what I mean... it lacked that special atmosphere that is uniquely the Ace of Spades Lifestyle...

Posted by: Beth W at November 11, 2009 08:13 PM (gcRbW)

488 So totally there...

...and bring it to Reno. We have Tahoe.

Posted by: g at November 11, 2009 08:14 PM (UUu8P)

489 Does anyone own a yaught? once we get 12 miles out there are no rules.

Posted by: Ben at November 11, 2009 08:14 PM (bftbi)

490 I'm in. 

Posted by: catholicboom at November 11, 2009 08:16 PM (4fWSu)

491 21 foot center console.  Hardly a yacht.  But I do have a boatlift and a water view.

Posted by: Winston Smith at November 11, 2009 08:16 PM (MFbfZ)

492 The Gaylord Palms Resort in Orlando.  Orlando has cheap airfare (for those of you who live in suckier states), the Gaylord is HUGE (we have the state homeschool convention there with oh, 10K people), the pools, restaurant, and indoor stores are awesome, and heck, it gives you an excuse to say "Gaylord" alot.

We also have Marco Rubio. And we could go see Mickey Mouse if we get bored.

Posted by: MmeBovary at November 11, 2009 08:17 PM (RFvmA)

Posted by: Winston at November 11, 2009 08:17 PM (KquJp)

494 Integrity Kick 2010?

Posted by: Che Pizza at November 11, 2009 08:18 PM (4iIhs)

495 How about…

Allahpalooza?

Posted by: Glen at November 11, 2009 08:18 PM (BSbOk)

496 I have an awful record (0-12) getting to the moron events in CT (even though I live in CT) but I would use some vacation days for this event.  I would much rather descend on DC to stop Nationalized Health Care but if we have to commiserate the end times I would rather do that in some warm climate.

Posted by: Winston at November 11, 2009 08:20 PM (KquJp)

497 What I do need is for people who can add credibility to this

So, I guess I'm out?

Posted by: Olympia Snowe at November 11, 2009 08:22 PM (4iIhs)

498 Am I in stereo?

Posted by: Winston Smith at November 11, 2009 08:22 PM (MFbfZ)

499

Quadraphonic?

Posted by: Marlboro Smith at November 11, 2009 08:24 PM (dQdrY)

500 What I do need is for people who can add credibility to this

Can I come please? Like the prodigal son?

I let you put me in the dunk tank?

Posted by: A. Spectre at November 11, 2009 08:24 PM (4iIhs)

501

YES

Posted by: chemjeff at November 11, 2009 08:27 PM (PhN4p)

502 i'll go but only if what's her name sets up a 'PUNCH yer JUNK' booth.  Buck a pop should cover all your expenses given all your M&Ms that go for that kinda stuff...although for the Ms it would be 'POKE yer JUNK'...i guess...

Posted by: ess nemm at November 11, 2009 08:28 PM (m7Pub)

503 @409 "Hobos and Bacon 2010"... I think that about sums it up.


---
We really need to have a hobo-recipe-sharing thread.  Gotta eat what you kill - its the only ethical thing to do.

Posted by: Flounder at November 11, 2009 08:31 PM (Kkt/i)

504 Two words: LOUISVILLE KENTUCKY

Come to the state where even the Democrats hate Obama!

We have bars that stay open 'til 4, cheap cigs, and more whiskey than even YOU know what to do with.

Centrally located, ready to go. Let's do it.

I'm interested in anything east of the Mississippi.

Posted by: sdf fan at November 11, 2009 08:33 PM (Pv2+g)

505 Sign me up, dude! I need a vacation, and to be surrounded by people who really think like I do -- as opposed to my dear husband who just smiles and nods at me whenever I go off on an Obama-induced rage-filled tirade.

Posted by: CMS2004 at November 11, 2009 08:34 PM (Q0dlN)

506 In a state which has concealed carry reciprocity with most other states, please.
General principles.

Posted by: Eric at November 11, 2009 08:34 PM (zFOMd)

507 Dear Ace -

No matter where you hold it, I am there. Because when I move, I slice like a hammer. Plus, I know that you - like me - are all about the integrity. And the shirts. I've been reading your blog since before you were blogger of the year.

With integrity,

Paul Anka

Posted by: Brian Faughnan at November 11, 2009 08:36 PM (xMDWD)

508 What I do need is for people who can add credibility to this to say "Yeah, I'd probably come" without actually offering a commitment. Like name-type people. Like, just so we can use your name to get other suckers to commit to coming.

OK, I'm not really a name-type person, but yeah, I would probably come.  I've been to Connecticut already for a moron meet-up.

I would also make all of the Innocent Bystanders attend, because I know about their sexual foibles.

*Looking at you, Dave in Texas and Lauraw and Geoff*

Posted by: Michael at November 11, 2009 08:38 PM (TOvzq)

509 Posted by: sdf fan at November 11, 2009 08:33 PM (Pv2+g)

I like it!  Plus, that's my neighbor (me = Buckeye).

And I do see merit in supporting a red state economy if we do this.  As fun as it would be to taunt the liberals out in, say, San Fran, I really don't want my capitalist pig dollars going into their granola-crunching-rim-jobs-for-all economy.  I'd rather buy my morning coffee at a shop where the owner has a gun rack on his truch than at a shop where the owner has a sequined dildo hanging from their rear view mirror. 

Posted by: tdpwells at November 11, 2009 08:39 PM (Ei3oZ)

510 Truck, even.

Posted by: tdpwells at November 11, 2009 08:40 PM (Ei3oZ)

511

Bah, it's(prostitution)  basically legal in Tijuana, for 1/10th the price (and only 1/2 the ugly!).

But 3 times the STD!

Posted by: Mallamutt at November 11, 2009 08:48 PM (V9SYy)

512

has to be held in Gary Indianna.

 

 

Posted by: klaatu at November 11, 2009 08:54 PM (mXPsQ)

513 Prize for Largest Carbon Footprint?

Is the Fortress of Solitude booked solid?

How about a Dating Game format where Palin is questioning three single guys?

Posted by: eman at November 11, 2009 08:55 PM (jJ2r1)

514 and more whiskey than even YOU know what to do with.

Did I hear a challenge?

Posted by: Zombie Ted Kennedy at November 11, 2009 08:56 PM (4iIhs)

515

I've got a better idea.

How about we rent a Clipper ship and sail down the mississippi?  That would be fun.

Posted by: Ben at November 11, 2009 08:58 PM (bftbi)

516 Prize for Largest Carbon Footprint?

If you hold it in a port town, I'm there. I'm all over the Coronado idea.

Posted by: USS Enterprise at November 11, 2009 09:00 PM (4iIhs)

517 Big wheel keep on turnin'
rolling down the riiiver

Posted by: ginaswo/MiM at November 11, 2009 09:00 PM (qvtkZ)

518

How about we rent a Clipper ship and sail down the mississippi?  That would be fun.

Posted by: Ben at November 11, 2009 08:58 PM (bftbi)

Or a paddle wheeler and go up the mississippi.

Posted by: Rodent Liberation Front at November 11, 2009 09:02 PM (dQdrY)

519 Ben-

Not to be snide, but Clipper Ships are oceangoing vessels traveling under sail, and unlikely to be good for a river.  Much maneuvering required to harness wind.

Paddlewheels/powerboats/barges=good for traveling up a river.  Also, they have the added bonus of being politically incorrect.

Posted by: Winston Smith at November 11, 2009 09:03 PM (MFbfZ)

520 Vegas!  I'll go you always hold these things in the northeast.

Posted by: Herosmith at November 11, 2009 09:03 PM (t6vpC)

521

As for a sponsor, we have 3 options

1. Lace Wigs Company

2.Jason who sells the game keys

3. Ugg boots distributor

Posted by: Ben at November 11, 2009 09:07 PM (bftbi)

522 Salt Lake City: Morons and Mormons!

Posted by: Michael Rittenhouse at November 11, 2009 09:07 PM (w9a+1)

523 I can see it now, courtesy of Hunter S. Thompson:

"The room looked like the scene of a bizarre zoological experiment involving whiskey and gorillas."

A personal favorite.

Posted by: Winston Smith at November 11, 2009 09:09 PM (MFbfZ)

524

Ben-

Not to be snide, but Clipper Ships are oceangoing vessels traveling under sail, and unlikely to be good for a river.  Much maneuvering required to harness wind.

Paddlewheels/powerboats/barges=good for traveling up a river.  Also, they have the added bonus of being politically incorrect.

forgive my boat ignorance. sorry, i thought a "clipper" was a paddle boat. I don't know much about boats, i do kayak on the Allegheny and Ohio Rivers.  I have a Tom Sawyer/Huck Finn imagine in my mind, one of those boats.

We could have an old fashioned southern band playing, a banjo is a must.

Posted by: Ben at November 11, 2009 09:09 PM (bftbi)

525 Any hot chicks?

Yeah, I'm dumb enough to come.

Posted by: mojo at November 11, 2009 09:09 PM (5MA1v)

526

Any hot chicks?

Yeah, I'm dumb enough to come
.

no it is pretty much guaranteed to be a sausage fest. There will be like 4 girls there, who should come armed to defend themselves.

Posted by: Ben at November 11, 2009 09:12 PM (bftbi)

527 My husband and I attended the Red State Gathering in Atlanta, Aug. ...we live here, easy commitment.  Attended by about 250 people from 44 states and Japan.... We loved it!  We also attended the Apr. 15 Tea Party in Atlanta, 9/12 March on DC ( big commitment), the Nov. 5th rally at in DC (big commitment), and two rallies in Atlanta the past two Mondays.  People are angry...and those who can ,will support your efforts and will come.  The energy and outrage is out there, how to capture and unite the efforts is the question.  After the March on DC, my sugesstion was to take the next big something to the city with the highest unemployment...that would be a stimulus...to that city... Go somewhere where they need help!  I guess that is most anywhere now!

Posted by: Skeet Fischer at November 11, 2009 09:12 PM (jKVz2)

528 As Cenk Yugur would say: More power to you, Hoss.

But see, here's the problem with you and Dave's brain meld: Daily Kos has a ready-made, built-in perpetuual self-correcting mechanism, that sustains and grows the numbers that choose to participate in it; whereas, you don't got it because you don't get it.

And it's not merely a problem peculiar to Ace et al; it applies throughout the entire wingosphere.

Whereas Kos, and to a somewhat, but sometimes importantly, lesser extent, Huffington Post and Firedoglake and Salon and TalkingPointsMemo, as well as other liberal big blogs that are arguably less liberal than Democratic, like Democratic Underground and OpenLeft, can always withstand an attack on it from own readers and participants wielding objective facts and fact-based rhetoric, truth, because it uses --actually it relies on--those attacks to constantly adjust its 'message', really more like messages [plural], because overall Daily Kos [and to a distinctly lesser extent, the others named] seeks first to take in the lay of the land, the barometer, the temperature and other vital signs of its participants, and THEN act as host or an accelerator or a platform for advancing the goals -- of its readership and participants, not Moulitsos himself, or the DNC, or even [in theory--which is something the RNC knows but can't do anything about] any particular identifiable political party.

Whereas Ace, I'm sorry to break it to your crew and many fans and supporters, but: you're a tool; a movement conservative hack; an anti-egalitarian piece of tissue paper; half a roll of extra thick single ply asswipe for the masters of the universe on Wall Street and in the offices and bunkers the Koch brothers and their ilk hunker down.

And by the way, wasn't this already tried with Pajamas Media? And how did that work out, anyway?

And gawd--when will anyone on the right ever come up with an original idea, one that some liberal came up with first and was perfected before anyone in the wingosphere figured out what time it was?

Answer: Never.

Long term Prediction for Daily Nasty: The only way to avoid financial disaster is to throw the Christianists off the bus and go with at least half your content as supertesteronated violence, unrelenting snark and a big dollop of soft porn...no wait --


Posted by: diderot's dog at November 11, 2009 09:16 PM (DT0Wi)

529 That is one wordy troll.

Posted by: Winston Smith at November 11, 2009 09:21 PM (MFbfZ)

530 His prose is too prolix.

Posted by: Winston Smith at November 11, 2009 09:22 PM (MFbfZ)

531

Posted by: diderot's dick at November 11, 2009 09:16 PM (DT0Wi)

Leading people where they already wanted to go won't save you when the wheels come off.

Posted by: Rodent Liberation Front at November 11, 2009 09:22 PM (dQdrY)

532 "I don't know why people keep advertising texas' concealed carry laws. I get the gun thing, but is that really a major draw? "

I don't get this either Ace...you can't take it on the plane so why is this important.

Vegas is the right location. Plenty of hotels both cheap and high end, convention rooms if needed, bars and nightclubs aplenty and some of the best restaurants evah.

If you plan for late Spring the weather is spectacular

Posted by: kmiller1k at November 11, 2009 09:24 PM (n5ruu)

533

528

I know you probably walked away saying, "Man I burned them!"  In reality that rant made little to no sense. Also if you are going to quote someone, please pick someone other than Cenk Yugur. Why you ask? Because no one knows who he is.

 

Posted by: Ben at November 11, 2009 09:25 PM (bftbi)

534

So many words, so little sense.

Axelrod must be paying by the letter these days.

Posted by: Mallamutt at November 11, 2009 09:25 PM (V9SYy)

535 I like the idea of doing it in Vegas BOTH b/c Teh One screwed Vegas convention economy all to hell  AND it is cheap and fun
meals and drinks cheap

Posted by: ginaswo/MiM at November 11, 2009 09:25 PM (qvtkZ)

536 I got halfway through that cry for help and lost interest.

Posted by: Dr. Spank at November 11, 2009 09:25 PM (muUqs)

537 PS LOTS of Tea Party folks are moderate
MANYof the people I met at the Tax Day Tea Party were Indies and other pixxed Dems who had gone GOP in November.

Posted by: ginaswo/MiM at November 11, 2009 09:27 PM (qvtkZ)

538

Vegas if the official con shirt says, "Recall Reid."

Posted by: Rodent Liberation Front at November 11, 2009 09:28 PM (dQdrY)

539

an anti-egalitarian piece of tissue paper

I fail to see the problem with either of those things

also what is a conservative hack, exactly? Is that just a conservative? or is there a difference between conservatives and conservative hacks?

Posted by: Ben at November 11, 2009 09:28 PM (bftbi)

540 If it's a winter meeting, then someplace warm. Vegas ain't it (besides I'm a Californian and for us Vegas is old hat).  And beaches--there should be beaches.

Posted by: SukieTawdry at November 11, 2009 09:29 PM (7WUCp)

541

we should probably include the blogmocracy crowd. They seem like good people.

Posted by: Ben at November 11, 2009 09:29 PM (bftbi)

542 I'm a conservative hack because I have some integrity and common sense and my swing is a piece of shit.

Posted by: Winston Smith at November 11, 2009 09:29 PM (MFbfZ)

543 Will there be punch and pie ?

Posted by: Cartman at November 11, 2009 09:30 PM (vez2r)

544

I got halfway through that cry for help and lost interest.

I have now re-read his  third paragraph, twice. I have no idea what the hell the point was. Other than Markos is a tool who does what a majority of his readers tell him to do because he is in it for the money. I think.

Posted by: Mallamutt at November 11, 2009 09:31 PM (V9SYy)

545 a difference between conservatives and conservative hacks?

Posted by: Ben at November 11, 2009 09:28 PM (bftbi)

Hack is what snooty, and yet unpublished, dickheads call people who write stuff that is actually popular.

Posted by: Rodent Liberation Front at November 11, 2009 09:31 PM (dQdrY)

546

this thread needs bumped.

I could use a vacation, haven't been on one in like 6 years. Getting loaded with like minded people somewhere nice sounds like a good time

Posted by: Ben at November 11, 2009 09:31 PM (bftbi)

547 Another vote for South Carolina. Where everyone "hikes the Appalachian Trail".

Posted by: Tim Down South at November 11, 2009 09:32 PM (sOCES)

548

Ace, have the meet-up out here in Honolulu.

A fun place and I can attend without travel or work missed.

Posted by: davidt at November 11, 2009 09:32 PM (Gk6j6)

549 STFU, DD. I've noticed you've been absent from the blog for a long time. Nothing to say except slam the blog creator? And if you hate this site so, why bother coming back to rant? It's not as if anyone gives a crap what you have to say.

Posted by: Sassypants at November 11, 2009 09:32 PM (K75uU)

550 I'd pick Vegas.

Posted by: eman at November 11, 2009 09:33 PM (jJ2r1)

551 I'll go anywhere but Missouri. I will be long cold dead in the ground before I recognize Missouri as a state.

Posted by: Ben at November 11, 2009 09:34 PM (bftbi)

552

Whoevert suggested New Orleans - great idea. But, if New Orleans, do it in the spring. The summer there can be brutal with the humidity. Otherwise, strip clubs, booze, casinos....yeah baby.

Plus, the food is awesome, music is great. And their tourism industry is still down.

Posted by: Mallamutt at November 11, 2009 09:34 PM (V9SYy)

553 I'd be interested in trying it, never been to a meetup though so if you guys know anyone near Louisville Ky to get to know, I'd look forward to it.

Posted by: Allen at November 11, 2009 09:35 PM (V94RM)

554 If you don't buy my lame ass CD keys, I'll protest naked in front of a McDonalds clothed only in orange body paint!

Posted by: jason the PETA extremist at November 11, 2009 09:36 PM (i1eiU)

555 It's pretty expensive though, even with discounts. Rooms are like $250 per night. I think that is much too expensive.--Ace

But Ace some of us would stay at Encore at $250 a night just to have a nice weekend attending the conference. That is what is great about Vegas there are rooms at Bally's for $25 to $100--it is what libertarians love--choice.

Posted by: kmiller1k at November 11, 2009 09:37 PM (n5ruu)

556 Hey Jason, will you help sponsor this thing?

Posted by: Ben at November 11, 2009 09:37 PM (bftbi)

557 Ahhh, Jason. He found us. Will he find us again on tonight's ONT?

Posted by: Sassypants at November 11, 2009 09:37 PM (K75uU)

558 You need a hook that gets national attention.

Posted by: eman at November 11, 2009 09:37 PM (jJ2r1)

559

lets go to a place where we can fire our guns into the air wildly.

East St. Louis it is!!!!!!

Posted by: Mallamutt at November 11, 2009 09:37 PM (V9SYy)

560

It's pretty expensive though, even with discounts. Rooms are like $250 per night. I think that is much too expensive.--Ace

But Ace some of us would stay at Encore at $250 a night just to have a nice weekend attending the conference. That is what is great about Vegas there are rooms at Bally's for $25 to $100--it is what libertarians love--choice.

we can all share a bed. i will, and have, slept in a bathtub before

Posted by: Ben at November 11, 2009 09:37 PM (bftbi)

561 You need a hook that gets national attention.

have we relaxed diplomatic ties with Cuba, we could do this in Havana. It would probably cost nothing. However we should hold the shindig within running distance of the american embassy.

Posted by: Ben at November 11, 2009 09:39 PM (bftbi)

562 New Orleans interests me too.

Posted by: ace at November 11, 2009 09:39 PM (jlvw3)

563 Wherever we go, there has to be a body of water for DiT to fall into. 

Posted by: alexthechick at November 11, 2009 09:39 PM (rfBP3)

564 Yeah, from what my friend told me (and I'm guessing Ace experienced a similarly good time), The Encore is supposed to be fab. I'm really looking forward to staying there in June for the wedding. We typically stay at The Venetian, but we haven't been to Vegas in 5 years.

Posted by: Sassypants at November 11, 2009 09:39 PM (K75uU)

565 I can tell honestly say that I won't be coming and I do hope you have something and you get a lot of people on the blog to go.  Would be willing to help organize and stuff though.

Posted by: curious at November 11, 2009 09:39 PM (p302b)

566 i'm not as into the conference part of this. Why kid ourselves as if we'd accomplish anything?

Posted by: Ben at November 11, 2009 09:40 PM (bftbi)

567

Real estate is so cheap we could probably buy a city block or two and convert it into a permanent AoSHQ compound. 

Ahhh, a place where a moron can come in off the street and feast on hobo, drink Val-U-Rite on tap, and try on lace wigs.

Could be like the Kennedy compound minus the rapes and submerged cars and planes.

Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at November 11, 2009 09:40 PM (P33XN)

568 563 - tee-hee

Posted by: Sassypants at November 11, 2009 09:40 PM (K75uU)

569

Posted by: diderot's dingy dildo at November 11, 2009 09:16 PM (DT0Wi)

Dear Dildo,

We, being people that do not require a daily lithium/xanax coctail, do not speak full on batshit. So sport, we're going to need a translation on that.

K, sweetums?

XOXO,

Lacey

Posted by: laceyunderalls at November 11, 2009 09:40 PM (ixcr8)

570 Hey, Austin is great in the later winter and springtime.

And dirty hippies as far as the eye can see, almost as good as hobos.

Posted by: mpur at November 11, 2009 09:40 PM (g/rX/)

571 I'd hate for any of the morons to be mistaken for a furry participant and I've heard some of you are rather hirusite.

Yeah, some of the guys are too.

Posted by: Christopher Taylor at November 11, 2009 09:41 PM (PQY7w)

572 >>>But Ace some of us would stay at Encore at $250 a night just to have a nice weekend attending the conference. That is what is great about Vegas there are rooms at Bally's for $25 to $100--it is what libertarians love--choice.

Um, well, of course. But where the block of rooms would be, with the prearranged discount, would be somewhere cheaper. Can't assume that most people can/would shell out 300 a night at the encore.

And a cheaper hotel would have cheaper meeting space/conference rooms/etc. too, thus keeping the front-money down.

Obviously anyone can stay anywhere they want. But these conventions are predicated on getting meeting space/conference halls, paying them for catering, and getting a block of discounted rooms.

The encore is too expensive for that. I'd love to go back there again, personally, but it's definitely an upper range hotel.

Posted by: ace at November 11, 2009 09:42 PM (jlvw3)

573 I am sticking with renting a paddle steamer and partying our way down the mississippi

Posted by: Ben at November 11, 2009 09:42 PM (bftbi)

574 I am told someone at the Venetian is a conservative and maybe if I talk to the right person he can give me a deal.

Treasure Island is cheap-ish and features a big pirate ship out front, which is... Well, let's just say I like that.

Posted by: ace at November 11, 2009 09:44 PM (jlvw3)

575 And dirty hippies as far as the eye can see, almost as good as hobos.

Posted by: mpur at November 11, 2009 09:40 PM (g/rX/)

We are running a special. If you take down a hobo, you get a free license to bag a metro.

Posted by: Rodent Liberation Front at November 11, 2009 09:45 PM (dQdrY)

576 Invite Jerry Doyle.  He lives in Vegas and loves booze, smoking, gambling and women.  He loathes liberals especially any prick from Goldman Sachs like Paulson.  Plus he was on Babylon Five.

Posted by: MPFS Indentured Fish Stick to the State at November 11, 2009 09:45 PM (PBGAP)

577 I"ve heard that you can contact the guys at priceline and expedia and work out deals for large groups with them online.  Their prices are great as is so if you can get an even better deal that would be amazing.  Also probably hotels.com.

Posted by: curious at November 11, 2009 09:45 PM (p302b)

578 Hey! What about me?

I've got:
(1) warm weather year round.
(2) plenty of accommodations, and
(3) while many of the inhabitants are not technically hobos, they sure do look like them. And believe me, they ain't going anywhere for a while.

Yes?

Posted by: Gitmo at November 11, 2009 09:45 PM (4iIhs)

579 A "Why I Love Obama" essay contest?

Prize is a toy Marine One helicopter.

Posted by: eman at November 11, 2009 09:45 PM (jJ2r1)

580 Went to new Orleans a few months ago. Had a great time. Mardi Gras would be a great time to go.

Posted by: Dr. Spank at November 11, 2009 09:46 PM (muUqs)

581 In keeping with your idea, Ben, we could make a stop in Gulfport/Biloxi, the real victims of Katrina.  Without the rapes and violence in the Superdome, of course.

Large parts of Gulfport/Biloxi are just GONE.

Posted by: Winston Smith at November 11, 2009 09:47 PM (MFbfZ)

582 Treasure Island is cheap-ish and features a big pirate ship out front, which is... Well, let's just say I like that.

I love the pirate ship.  Last time I was in Vegas we went and watched the show every night. 

Posted by: alexthechick at November 11, 2009 09:47 PM (rfBP3)

583 A "Why I Love Obama How I Learned to Love The Obama" essay contest?

Prize is a toy Marine One helicopter.

Posted by: Ben at November 11, 2009 09:47 PM (bftbi)

584 New Orleans would be a good bet too. Lots of hotels in the Quarter, and right outside the Quarter (The Fairmont, and others located in the CBD). The food is spectacular and there's a big range in terms of price. I'm sure good deals could be had re: hotels. Last I checked, a place such as The Ritz, wasn't costing more than $200.00 a night, and that's one of the upper-end locales. A great small hotel to check out is Maison Dupuy in the Quarter. Excellent service, the rooms were lovely and the price was good.

Posted by: Sassypants at November 11, 2009 09:47 PM (K75uU)

585

i'm not as into the conference part of this. Why kid ourselves as if we'd accomplish anything?

Actually, I think if you did it right, could be of some value. If nothing else, if you offer up a location, you can get national groups to promote a variety of conservative issues to show up and increase their membership.  Plus, these national groups may be willing to cough up some jack for booth rental, so it helps underwrite the entire experience. Also, if you did a legislative update on certain key issues on a state by state basis, would have some value to the morons and moronettes who live in those states.

Posted by: Mallamutt at November 11, 2009 09:48 PM (V9SYy)

586 How about Honduras? They could use some of our american dough

Posted by: Ben at November 11, 2009 09:48 PM (bftbi)

587

Nashville.

Why? Because it's Nashville!

Just love it there. You can find live music at any time of the day. So if it's purely a meet-up I think that city has a lot to offer.

Oh well I just thought I'd try to plug a fantastic city with a lot of charm. But in the end you know it'll be Vegas. Ain't no shame in that.

Posted by: laceyunderalls at November 11, 2009 09:49 PM (ixcr8)

588 Maybe everyone that comes should bring an unemployed friend or neighbor or former co-worker.

Provide a Jobs Fair of some sort.

Posted by: eman at November 11, 2009 09:50 PM (jJ2r1)

589 The Encore has good rooms and also the nicest, most welcoming casino. It's a friendly casino. I was at the MGM and it was this caverous, dark, dingy place with glary spot-lighting on the ceiling.

The Encore has bright but tasteful lighting, including two lamps at each table which provide a warm glow.

Lighting's important.

On the other hand, the Encore takes like fucking forever to deliver your bags and crap.

Posted by: ace at November 11, 2009 09:50 PM (jlvw3)

590 You can do the Monteloeone in New Orleans for as low as 89 per night. Right in the heart of theQuarter - great bars.

Posted by: Mallamutt at November 11, 2009 09:50 PM (V9SYy)

591 oh that pirate ship. It's fun to watch outside the hotel, but God forbid you have a room anywhere near it. You hear that same frickin show over and over again. I stayed at The Sands (when there used to be a Sands) back in the '90's on a business trip, and could not get to sleep, for the life of me, because of that infernal non-stop pirate show.

Posted by: Sassypants at November 11, 2009 09:51 PM (K75uU)

592 I think the MGM is a hole.  Caesar's is nice, though, as are the higher end hotels.  Then again, I'm kind of a hotel snob.

Posted by: Winston Smith at November 11, 2009 09:53 PM (MFbfZ)

593
New Orleans interests me too.
Posted by: ace at November 11, 2009 09:39 PM (jlvw3)


Ahhhh. That's right. Come to Papa!

Posted by: The Katrina Dome at November 11, 2009 09:53 PM (4iIhs)

594

I stayed at The Sands (when there used to be a Sands) back in the '90's on a business trip, and could not get to sleep, for the life of me, because of that infernal non-stop pirate show.

You actually sleep in Vegas?

Posted by: Mallamutt at November 11, 2009 09:53 PM (V9SYy)

595 you need conferences. that's the sine qua non. That's the excuse for the drinking, frankly. If you don't have that you don't have a "conference," it's just a big group vacation.

If I'm scheduling it, though, we don't have panels and speeches every single hour. We have like two or three a day. No earlier than 11am, no later than 4.

Posted by: ace at November 11, 2009 09:53 PM (jlvw3)

596 Invite the folks that are building the private Space Travel industry.






Posted by: eman at November 11, 2009 09:54 PM (jJ2r1)

597

New Orleans?

Boo! Seriously, no!! I vowed I would never step foot in that city until Nagin was out of office but would gladly give them my tourism when he left .  After all I'm too vanilla for that chocolate city. I

Posted by: laceyunderalls at November 11, 2009 09:54 PM (ixcr8)

598

OT

The national anthem at the 1991 NHL All Star Game in Chicago. This happened at the start of the persian gulf war.

http://www.tinyurl.com/n5s52

 

oh and if we do vegas you'll find me at the roulette table. Always bet on black.

Posted by: Ben at November 11, 2009 09:54 PM (bftbi)

599 I stayed at the Monteloeone. Great location; one block over from Bourbon Street. You can party out in the open, which is cool. Plus New Orleans has casinos.

Posted by: Dr. Spank at November 11, 2009 09:55 PM (muUqs)

600 594 - yeah, I was probably the only one in a Vegas hotel not doing anything tawdry -- stupid business trip - and that blasted pirate show kept me up every night. If I didn't need to get up early and walk a trade show floor interviewing people each day, I probably wouldn't have cared. Or, I would have been doing something tawdry in my hotel room like the rest of the visitors.

Posted by: Sassypants at November 11, 2009 09:56 PM (K75uU)

601 Vote in the poll. The post is here: http://is.gd/4T2x1

Posted by: Jim at November 11, 2009 09:58 PM (/bsAL)

602 I normally skip tawdry and proceed immediately to sordid.

Posted by: Winston Smith at November 11, 2009 09:58 PM (MFbfZ)

603 If you're seriously considering Vegas, stick to downtown. It's cheaper and less crowded.

You can get a room at Four Queens for less than $100/night.

If you book as a group you can get the block rates for attendees.

Posted by: mpur at November 11, 2009 10:00 PM (g/rX/)

604 601 - wow! 100 percent voted for New Orleans. How about that?

Posted by: Sassypants at November 11, 2009 10:00 PM (K75uU)

605 eman,
That would be the Bigelows in Vegas.  I used to work in the Bigelow Physics Bldg at UNLV.  Nice people.  Me loooooove physicists.

Posted by: MPFS Indentured Fish Stick to the State at November 11, 2009 10:02 PM (PBGAP)

606 mpur,

That's a good idea, staying away from the strip... given that most time will be spent at the event or area, it's not really so necessary to be on the strip. One hotel is the same, pretty much, as another.

Posted by: ace at November 11, 2009 10:02 PM (jlvw3)

607 Nashville works.  lots of national conferences are done here and it is ready for tourists.  recently ranked as the manliest city in america.  Vandy routinely has some of the hottest collegiate girls in the nation.  southwest air for cheap flights.  centrally located.  fred thompson.  can egg al gore's house.  had one of the strongest showings for the tax day tea party.  best of all, its a 10 minute drive for me.

lacey, you live here?

IMO, Vegas is kinda tacky.

As I stated much earlier, NOLA is a good one too.

Posted by: A.G. at November 11, 2009 10:03 PM (jBPzC)

608
wow! 100 percent voted for New Orleans. How about that?
Posted by: Sassypants at November 11, 2009 10:00 PM (K75uU)


Until the 2nd person voted....

Posted by: Che Pizza at November 11, 2009 10:04 PM (4iIhs)

609 NOLA is okay but I'd rather not step in vomit every five feet on those narrow streets.  Don't get me wrong I love NOLA was just there last March but the place REEKS/

Posted by: MPFS Indentured Fish Stick to the State at November 11, 2009 10:05 PM (PBGAP)

610 Maybe Laura Ingraham will do her radio show from this event.

Three words. Glenn Beck.

I'll bet there are many folks out there who want to run for local office, but are too chicken to give it a try.

Set up a series of sessions to help them jump into public life.

Are Hannah and Giles available?

Breitbart?



Posted by: eman at November 11, 2009 10:06 PM (jJ2r1)

611 Plus, NOLA doesn't have your ordinary breed of hobo... these are battle-hardened.  Real big game hunting in the "sportsman's paradise" state.

Posted by: A.G. at November 11, 2009 10:07 PM (jBPzC)

612 NOLA is okay but I'd rather not step in vomit every five feet on those narrow streets.

Odd, normally the piss washes it away.

Posted by: toby928 at November 11, 2009 10:07 PM (PD1tk)

613 Nerdy logistical comment:

A lot of airports have direct flights to Vegas and its easy to find an inexpensive fare.

Enough seriousness. Back to snark mode.

Posted by: Che Pizza at November 11, 2009 10:08 PM (4iIhs)

614 Actually AG the hobos hunt YOU in New Orleans.

Posted by: MPFS Indentured Fish Stick to the State at November 11, 2009 10:08 PM (PBGAP)

615 609 - so we wouldn't do it during Mardi Gras. That's the only time the Quarter streets are full of vomit. And hey - if you're in the know, then you'd know to bring a separate pair of shoes during Mardi Gras. Trust me, it's much cleaners - okay, it's 75 percent cleaner -- during the rest of the year.

Posted by: Sassypants at November 11, 2009 10:08 PM (K75uU)

616 I LOVE Nashville.  I go there a lot (traveling job).  Cool town, pretty southern girls, happening bar scene, and lots of conservatives.

The problem with Nashville would be weather in the winter.  It ain't warm there; always at least ten degrees colder than Raleigh/Charlotte/Atlanta.  It snows, too, and traffic can be a bitch.  Trust me; I'm invariably trying to get to the airport from someplace at rush hour.

Posted by: Winston Smith at November 11, 2009 10:08 PM (MFbfZ)

617

Other - Leave a comment (-1%)

How does -1% work?

Juneau, Alaska is not a negative.

Posted by: Rodent Liberation Front at November 11, 2009 10:08 PM (dQdrY)

618 Bigelow Space makes and has in orbit inflatable Space Stations.

They sound silly, but they are cheap and work great.

Posted by: eman at November 11, 2009 10:09 PM (jJ2r1)

619 613 - speaking to that end, though - if you're anywhere in the CT area, the only direct flight to Vegas is via JFK. You cannot get one out of LGA, White Plains (Westchester County), Bradley (Hartford) etc... You are stuck driving to JFK if you feel you must take a direct flight there. Just throwing that out there. Not trying to be a killjoy.

Posted by: Sassypants at November 11, 2009 10:11 PM (K75uU)

620 I went to Tampa awhile back in February for a meeting. It was pretty good.

Posted by: Rocks at November 11, 2009 10:11 PM (MTcoh)

621 I know it could never be made to work, but a national mock 2012 election that boots Barry would be a nice finish and would certainly get attention.

Posted by: eman at November 11, 2009 10:11 PM (jJ2r1)

622 I'm sorry, Tampa?  People go to Tampa to die.

Posted by: MPFS Indentured Fish Stick to the State at November 11, 2009 10:12 PM (PBGAP)

623 The Golden Nugget used to be very reasonable. Stayed there for $90 a night 7 or 8 years ago. It's been remodeled since then.

Posted by: Dr. Spank at November 11, 2009 10:12 PM (muUqs)

624

Posted by: A.G. at November 11, 2009 10:03 PM (jBPzC)

Nope. About four hours north in Cincinnati. But I've been there several times and each visit in better than the next. I just love it there. I'd consider a move there, but I'm one of those weird freaks that loves cold weather. I'll end up living in VT someday!

Big fan of the Nashvegas!

Posted by: laceyunderalls at November 11, 2009 10:13 PM (ixcr8)

625 How about at Bill Gates' house?

Posted by: eman at November 11, 2009 10:13 PM (jJ2r1)

626 If the hotel is too cheap, I'd be afraid of bedbugs. Especially in Vegas. Something to think about. Or at the very least, buy one of those anti-bedbug sprays for your luggage.

Posted by: Sassypants at November 11, 2009 10:14 PM (K75uU)

627 Hey! How about me?

Not that many liberals up here - except for the government.

I know a lot of liberals are always talking aboot coming up here, but they never do.

And it's really not that cold here ... if you wear long underwear and a balaclava ... in June.


Posted by: Canada at November 11, 2009 10:14 PM (4iIhs)

628 I go to Tampa a lot too.  Just about every week.  Flights are okay, but it's not a hub airport for anyone.  Lots of hotels.  Famous nudie bars.  Girls with fakes and tattoos everywhere.  Good beaches.

Posted by: Winston Smith at November 11, 2009 10:14 PM (MFbfZ)

629 Fish Stick-

I think you mean St. Pete.  Tampa is for strippers.

Posted by: Winston Smith at November 11, 2009 10:16 PM (MFbfZ)

630 I probably won't come, unless I'm bribed given an honorarium. A couple of hookers, condoms and a bottle or two of Val-u-rite will do nicely.

Oh, and don't let me near  the all you can eat buffet, or you'll hear me say cry havoc and slip loose the krakken of war!

Posted by: I R A Darth Aggie at November 11, 2009 10:16 PM (kay6f)

631 If you are planning to do it this winter I say go to Florida and make Rubio the main speaker. Really chafe Crist's ass. Or better yet make a Crist/Rubio debate the centerpiece. Miami's really liberal so you can piss off the locals but all the Cops would probably attend the damn thing. Plus Little Havana.
Florida is hurting big time too so you could probably get some sweet deals.

Posted by: Rocks at November 11, 2009 10:16 PM (MTcoh)

632 Ah yes, thanks for the correction.

Posted by: MPFS Indentured Fish Stick to the State at November 11, 2009 10:17 PM (PBGAP)

633 I know a LOT of potential Morons in Florida.  Lots of extremely conservative physicians too.

Posted by: Winston Smith at November 11, 2009 10:21 PM (MFbfZ)

634 HI...
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Posted by: air yeezy shoes at November 11, 2009 10:21 PM (p8B0G)

635 lacey -

well if you like the cold weather... we have al gore here to keep the temperatures down!  it only got above 90 degrees 4 times this summer.

Posted by: A.G. at November 11, 2009 10:21 PM (jBPzC)

636 ooh too funny. I thought shoe talk was only reserved for the ONT.

Posted by: Sassypants at November 11, 2009 10:22 PM (K75uU)

637 Can't be California.  They tax farts there (global warming, ya' know).  This crowd would run out of money faster than Bill Clinton in an ACORN-sponsored whorehouse full of toothless fat chicks.  Speaking of running out dough, Vegas is home to Harry Reid.  Who the hell wants to leave their hard-earned money in a place that keeps sending that putz back to the Senate?  Texas sounds about right. 

Wherever this event is, Mark Levin has to be on the featured speaker list.

Posted by: Reiver at November 11, 2009 10:23 PM (pGNeB)

638 why don't we earn our moniker and "convene" in Ames, Iowa over Valentine's day?

Posted by: mark c at November 11, 2009 10:23 PM (SBIko)

639 You'd think these spammers would customize their messages a little bit better for us...

Posted by: Sassypants at November 11, 2009 10:23 PM (K75uU)

640 You are stuck driving to JFK if you feel you must take a direct flight there.

Tell me about it.

Posted by: Southeastern Futt Buck at November 11, 2009 10:24 PM (4iIhs)

641 Seriously Ace. A debate would really set this thing off from everybody else. The Nutroots just invite everybody and listen to them speak like lemmings. A debate could actually set the tone for the entire primary season. Sort of like Iowa in the primaries. We are there to decide, not just be dictated too.There are really only 2 choices. California or Florida.  Crist/Rubio or Devore/Fiorina. I doubt you could ever get Fiorina to bite though so it pretty much leaves Crist/Rubio. I think Crist may be desperate enough to bite.

Posted by: Rocks at November 11, 2009 10:25 PM (MTcoh)

642

hmmm what were you talking about? ....... I was thinking of Batman. :-) 

Seriously though, it sounds like a grand idea.  Go for it!

Posted by: texas at November 11, 2009 10:26 PM (U7GRq)

643 640 - seriously, I gave up taking flights with one or more stops years ago. Life is too short. Pay the extra $$$ just to sit your ass down in one plane. I remember almost missing dozens of connecting flights. So not worth it. But it is teh suck that there isn't a non-stop flight to Vegas closer than JFK. Plus JFK is such a miserable airport.

Posted by: Sassypants at November 11, 2009 10:26 PM (K75uU)

644

Will there be a human-ewok cross species interaction and reproduction presentation?

Posted by: Daisy at November 11, 2009 10:31 PM (T0ga9)

645 okay sassypants says bedbugs are in vegas
I stayed at the Excalibur ohhhh 10 yrs ago? lol, and no bedbugs there
a debate would be awesome to Pin the Nominaiton on the Fiscal Conservative!

in that case hell yeah FL Rubio!

Posted by: ginaswo/MiM at November 11, 2009 10:34 PM (qvtkZ)

646 I know you already have a name in mind but I would like to make a suggestion though:

The CONVOCATION: The Conservative Voices Convention.
Not like CPAC because it's not a political action conference. It a meeting of Conservative voices of the blogosphere. Bloggers and their commentators.

Posted by: Rocks at November 11, 2009 10:35 PM (MTcoh)

647 Miami.  Limbaugh lives in Palm Beach which ain't too far away.  He's ripped enough stuff that started on blogs over the years that he owes us one.

I can provide ummm...heavily armed security for free.

Posted by: Purple Avenger at November 11, 2009 10:42 PM (3bwd6)

648

Make it San Diego.

Please make it San Diego!

Posted by: Who Knows at November 11, 2009 10:43 PM (7FgWm)

649

If it's too far left or right coast it wouldn't be affordable for a number of your readers...something to consider when choosing a venue.

Split the difference and pick somewhere close to the middle of the States big enough for airfare to be cheap.  That would be better than the extreme locations on either coast.  Texas would work for me but I'm biased because it's close.  Kansas City, St Louis, NOLA..

And if you had it in Vegas, people would come but you'd NEVER see them.  None of your readers would make it past the hooker-packed lobby to get to the meetings.

I'd go depending on the location; I'd need some of your more normal posters as bodyguards to protect me from the vast number of douches who might hold grudges off-site.

And I still have my AoS t-shirt.  That's right, the person who gets accused of trolling in EVERY thread owns one, and it's in pristine shape.  I've worn it twice; once for a picture for Ace and once at an SF con.

Posted by: barbelle at November 11, 2009 10:44 PM (qF8q3)

650 When I say debate I don't mean some little mamby pamby thing in a theater either.
A big auditorium like at a university. You could get some big ass names for the panel too. Malkin or Coulter.. Maybe let Reynolds on as the libertarian and even let somebody like Frum go on as the RINO for some laughs.

Posted by: Rocks at November 11, 2009 10:45 PM (MTcoh)

651

San Diego is a conservative town, best weather in the country, easy to navigate and most important of all, easy for me.

Make it San Diego!

Posted by: Who Knows at November 11, 2009 10:46 PM (7FgWm)

652 651 - But where do you REALLY want it to be?

Posted by: Sassypants at November 11, 2009 10:47 PM (K75uU)

653 Oh, and a rule for your convention should be No Photos.  I go conventions to relax and I don't care to have some drunken fool snapping a pic of me with their cell phone at 2 am while I'm sitting on a hotel bed with 12 people, cigar in one hand, drink in the other, and wearing a borrowed fez.

Posted by: barbelle at November 11, 2009 10:50 PM (qF8q3)

654 While San Diego would be more doable for me, I would love love love to see this happen in Texas.  But, hey, I'm there for ya, Ace, however it shakes out.

Posted by: Peaches at November 11, 2009 10:51 PM (9Wv2j)

655 653 - photos can be fun though. And we need them to remember the fun times we shared.

Posted by: Sassypants at November 11, 2009 10:51 PM (K75uU)

656 Hell Breibart.tv could live feed the thing too.

Posted by: Rocks at November 11, 2009 10:51 PM (MTcoh)

657 A debate sounds better than a set of canned speeches.

A true Global Warming debate would be interesting. There are scientists out there that know the subject matter and are good debatifyers.

Work in an Ewok angle.

Posted by: eman at November 11, 2009 10:52 PM (jJ2r1)

658

653 - photos can be fun though. And we need them to remember the fun times we shared.

Then how about No Photos after midnight?  Some of those activities shouldn't be recorded.

Posted by: barbelle at November 11, 2009 10:53 PM (qF8q3)

659 A "get-your-picture-taken-with-Ace" concept could also help with revenue.

Posted by: Sassypants at November 11, 2009 10:53 PM (K75uU)

660 I have gone to Vegas for training the last 4 out of 5 years.  This year the training budget was slashed and I'm not going.  I didn't used to like Vegas at all.  But like toe fungus, it kind of grows on you after a while.  I'm sort of missing it.  (Or let's say that since I got to stay in the Venetian the last couple of years, I'm really missing it.)

Vegas is a cheap flight away from me and this would definitely get me considering attending. San Diego would also be close, but let's face it, San Diego (and everywhere else mentioned) just doesn't match the AOS lifestyle quite like Vegas.

Someone else mentioned the need for plenty of lead time.  If I have three or more months to squeeze my budget, I could probably swing it.

Posted by: Desert Cat at November 11, 2009 10:53 PM (OxxyR)

661 An Ann Coulter look-alike contest (men only, please) would be cool.

Posted by: eman at November 11, 2009 10:54 PM (jJ2r1)

662 658 - deal.

Posted by: Sassypants at November 11, 2009 10:54 PM (K75uU)

663

Jaysus. Putting on the Board of Tourism speel now.

Any adventurous morons can venture to Tijuana for purposes that should best be kept to themselves.

The best beaches in America.

With Camp Pendleton and Miramar in spitting distance. In keeping with smart milblog target audience.

Ummm...Mrs. Pauls, Y-Not  and myself can just drive.

That's all I got.

 

Posted by: Who Knows at November 11, 2009 10:54 PM (7FgWm)

664 we are so close

Posted by: Sassypants at November 11, 2009 10:54 PM (K75uU)

665 to that important number

Posted by: Sassypants at November 11, 2009 10:55 PM (K75uU)

666 666

Posted by: Sassypants at November 11, 2009 10:55 PM (K75uU)

667 yay!

Posted by: Sassypants at November 11, 2009 10:55 PM (K75uU)

668 Sassypants, kudos!  We are so not worthy.

Posted by: Peaches at November 11, 2009 10:56 PM (9Wv2j)

669

An Ann Coulter look-alike contest (men only, please) would be cool.

Only men would qualify.

Seriously, though, I think she's pretty, but she does need to add a few sammiches to her diet.

Posted by: barbelle at November 11, 2009 10:57 PM (qF8q3)

670 I bet Dick Cheney would attend just so he could punch out Chuck Noriss.

Posted by: eman at November 11, 2009 10:57 PM (jJ2r1)

671 If I go to Vegas it ain't going to be for a conference. Let's just say I can't walk and conference at the same time.

Posted by: polynikes at November 11, 2009 10:57 PM (0y7u2)

672 668 - lots of practice with that on the ONT.

Posted by: Sassypants at November 11, 2009 10:59 PM (K75uU)

673 barbelle,

I think she is pretty, too. Got to agree on the meat to bone ratio, also.

The contest is for men only because a drag look-alike contest is way better.

Posted by: eman at November 11, 2009 10:59 PM (jJ2r1)

674 Barbelle - she needs a new haircut too. It's looking too stringy. She needs to add layers.

Posted by: Sassypants at November 11, 2009 11:00 PM (K75uU)

675 I say Detroit in the springtime.

Why?  Well, it would be free.  We could just occupy six or eight city blocks of uninhabited homes (after evicting the crackheads).  Plus, you could fall asleep to the comforting rattle of nonstop gunfire.

What could be better?

Posted by: Michael at November 11, 2009 11:01 PM (TOvzq)

676 Posted by: eman at November 11, 2009 10:52 PM (jJ2r1)

That would be cool! A series of debates on different topics. One every day.
Debates to flesh it out, not panels like everyone else where experts just sit around and yes each other.

Posted by: Rocks at November 11, 2009 11:01 PM (MTcoh)

677 It's looking too stringy. She needs to add layers.

So true.  One lives and dies by the layers.

Posted by: Peaches at November 11, 2009 11:04 PM (9Wv2j)

678

Has to be San Diego.

Huge military turn out.

Posted by: Who Knows at November 11, 2009 11:05 PM (7FgWm)

679

The contest is for men only because a drag look-alike contest is way better.

I think it's a great idea, actually, esp. if you could get her to judge it.  First prize could be a kiss on the cheek.

Barbelle - she needs a new haircut too. It's looking too stringy. She needs to add layers.

I work with someone with the same hairstyle and Coulter's height.  It's a little distracting when I come up behind her to talk and she tosses her locks over her shoulder when she turns.  I expect her to say, "Sean, it's because those liberals can't be honest without losing the American people..."

So yeah, I wouldn't mind if at least one of them would change their hair.

Posted by: barbelle at November 11, 2009 11:06 PM (qF8q3)

680 Posted by: Who Knows at November 11, 2009 11:05 PM (7FgWm)

The problem with San Diego is CPAC was just in Newport Beach. I don't think you will get conservative bloggers excited about going some place many have just been too. If you could get Fiorina/Devore to debate it might be a different story though but Fiorina wouldn't even go to CPAC.

Posted by: Rocks at November 11, 2009 11:10 PM (MTcoh)

681 Make sure there is enough room for a really big lace wigs booth.

Posted by: eman at November 11, 2009 11:16 PM (jJ2r1)

682

This guy got the shirt.  Then some asshole (friend of mine) stole my fucking shirt.  I'll steal it back someday...with interest...

I'd love to meet up, but I hope it's somewhere that deserves conservative money.  Don't hold an event in San Francisco, in other words...

Posted by: Uncle Jefe at November 11, 2009 11:30 PM (CMPXK)

683 I see little support for my Detroit idea, so yeah, maybe Vegas works.  Cheap flight for me.  Have not been there in 5-6 years, and I would take a walk to see the fountain show at the Bellagio again.  They are really cool.

Posted by: Michael at November 11, 2009 11:31 PM (TOvzq)

684 The main thing about Vegas is to get there before the summer heat wave.  It can be brutal.

Posted by: Michael at November 11, 2009 11:34 PM (TOvzq)

685 Also, Vegas is a highly efficient market when it comes to blocked hotel rooms, conference space, food, booze, and Thai tranny hookers.

It is not necessarily a good place to gamble.

Posted by: Michael at November 11, 2009 11:40 PM (TOvzq)

Posted by: luxury watches at November 11, 2009 11:44 PM (HPipZ)

687 I never knew San Diego was Newport Beach. Must be that whole Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim thinking. San Diego is not the same as Orange County which is definitely different than LA.

Posted by: Cindy in San Diego at November 11, 2009 11:45 PM (G/rFS)

688 And if people in Newport Beach were driving the 90 miles or so to San Diego they were probably going to the World Famous San Diego Zoo which I can only picture the morons doing on a dare after park hours.

Posted by: Cindy in San Diego at November 11, 2009 11:48 PM (G/rFS)

689 I'm pretty sure there are fruit bats at the SD Zoo for those who seemed so interested in this feature.

Posted by: Cindy in San Diego at November 11, 2009 11:49 PM (G/rFS)

690 I'd go, but I have no cred. But I did work for Fred Thompson. ;-)

Posted by: Sean Hackbarth at November 11, 2009 11:51 PM (leFtu)

691 You'll find them in the tiger enclosure after the park closes. The fruit bats, that is.

Posted by: Cindy in San Diego at November 11, 2009 11:52 PM (G/rFS)

692 Would love to go to this massive moron meetup, but if it is Vegas, I'm out baby. I won't step foot in that city. I'll watch for the 2nd annual one, when you hold it elsewhere.  Not that anyone gives a crap that I'm not there, but let me say this guys - double Ds.

Posted by: Kat at November 11, 2009 11:53 PM (S7Xpi)

693 Will the awesome power of enormous breasts prevail? From a sad. lonely woman with only single Ds (two of them, though)

Posted by: Cindy in San Diego at November 11, 2009 11:56 PM (G/rFS)

694 The Dallas Tea Party has over 25k members and is part of a Texas coalition (Common Sense Texans) which numbers over 100k members.  The Dallas Tea Party is recognized as one of the country's largest and best organized tea parties.  They had over 37,000 attendees at their July 4th event.

Plus, Dallas is centrally located and easy to get to.  I'm sure the Dallas Tea Party would give lots of support to the event.  Email me if you'd like more info.

AWD

Posted by: Angry White Dude at November 12, 2009 12:01 AM (mEXix)

695 I think at this point, it's going to be a toss-up for Ace between Vegas and New Orleans. I would go to either.

Posted by: Sassypants at November 12, 2009 12:02 AM (K75uU)

696 May I suggest DOWNTOWN Vegas?  Seriously.  It's compact, it's old-school, it's walkable, it's affordable.

Seems like just the kind of place that "morons" would cling to with an ironic glee.

We're in, regardless of whether it's downtown or on The Strip.

(Back in 2001, we had the SHECKYmagazine.COMics Reunion downtown, we HQ'ed at the Union Plaza, and got a great rate.  We had about 150 people show up and it felt like we took over the U.P.)

Let us know.

Posted by: Brian McKim at November 12, 2009 12:03 AM (BGH5d)

697 Not that I'm likely to go but the hell with N.O. I ain't spending a dime there till Nagin is gone.

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Posted by: reliapundit at November 12, 2009 12:11 AM (DZx0k)

699 Pft San Diego? Miami? Vega? I say go with picturesq Hoboken NJ.

Posted by: Rbasid at November 12, 2009 12:12 AM (32vLh)

700 It should end with a tractor tire bonfire.

Posted by: eman at November 12, 2009 12:13 AM (jJ2r1)

701 I would definitely attend if it's within a reasonable driving range - couldn't shell out the $$$ for a flight, hotel, meals, booze, bail and an attorney. San Diego is my first pick (for obvious reasons), Vegas is very doable but I've been there a lot - doesn't excite me. It could be held in Gila Flats, AZ. They have a totally cool hotel shaped like a flying saucer where I once enjoyed the spectacle of two badass looking bikers enjoying a salad bar under an enormous mural of the Star Trek Enterprise.

Posted by: Cindy in San Diego at November 12, 2009 12:13 AM (G/rFS)

702 Fear and Loathing is the only way to go (VEGAS)

Posted by: Pepe The Artist at November 12, 2009 12:15 AM (thc0y)

703

659 A "get-your-picture-taken-with-Ace" concept could also help with revenue.

He could charge extra to sign our t-shirts

Posted by: Cindy in San Diego at November 12, 2009 12:15 AM (G/rFS)

704 btw - Joe the Plumber was doing the speaking tour with the tea parties, he might be available. Just a thought.

Posted by: mpur at November 12, 2009 12:20 AM (g/rX/)

705

He could charge extra to sign our t-shirts

Since they're black, you can just say he already did.

Posted by: barbelle at November 12, 2009 12:20 AM (qF8q3)

706 pretty sure they have air conditioning in vegas, baby!

Posted by: Blue Yankee at November 12, 2009 12:28 AM (eKgqT)

707 I actually own an AOSHQ T-shirt, grey, and I'm not going to let Ace fuck it up with a signature.

The San Diego zoo is overrated.  St. Louis has a better zoo.

Posted by: Michael at November 12, 2009 12:29 AM (TOvzq)

708 Yes, but would we all fit in your house?

Posted by: Cindy in San Diego at November 12, 2009 12:30 AM (G/rFS)

709 Does the St Louis Zoo play goat haunch pinata with the panthers for our viewing pleasure like SD Zoo? If so, I'm there. Also really enjoy it when they throw gravy covered balls into the polar bear enclosure. Never cover yourself in gravy and jump in a polar bear enclosure. Just sayin.

Posted by: Cindy in San Diego at November 12, 2009 12:34 AM (G/rFS)

710 geez, did you have to go through this charade when you could have just asked? Okay... I will put aside the wonderful weekend I had planned to do this. You happy?
Now, take down this post, mission accomplished.

Posted by: BigFurHat at November 12, 2009 12:45 AM (ZN4rj)

711

 I actually own an AOSHQ T-shirt, grey, and I'm not going to let Ace fuck it up with a signature.

Was there a gray option?  They must have but I don't remember, mine is black.

Posted by: barbelle at November 12, 2009 01:00 AM (qF8q3)

712

Oh, and the Oklahoma City Zoo beats both SD and STL.  Really.

Posted by: barbelle at November 12, 2009 01:01 AM (qF8q3)

713 How the hell many zoos have you been to?

Posted by: Cindy in San Diego at November 12, 2009 01:03 AM (G/rFS)

714

 How the hell many zoos have you been to?

Do really wild parties count?

Minot, ND actually has a nice, small zoo.  And Tyler, TX.  Denver, Dallas, Moody Gardens has a rain forest pyramid...man, I never really counted.  What about Monterey Bay, do aquariums count?

Posted by: barbelle at November 12, 2009 01:12 AM (qF8q3)

715 Well, based on your resume, I'll take your word for it on zoo quality - understanding that these are subjective opinions. I've only been to the SD Zoo, which I have enjoyed immensly, the LA Zoo which seemed sad but it was a very long time ago and hopefully they've improved it, and the tiny, pathetic and by today's standards probably criminal Orange Zoo which was depressing to me even as a small child. I don't think it exists anymore. Really wild parties always count but are judged on a whole nother set of standards (or lack thereof). Goodnight all. I hope this meetup occurs and is close enough that I can attend.

Posted by: Cindy in San Diego at November 12, 2009 01:25 AM (G/rFS)

716

Cindy, you must be thinking of the zoo that was in Santa Ana.

I rode an elephant there.

 

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Posted by: JAM2 at November 12, 2009 01:52 AM (8iTbj)

718

I'm suffering under the obamaconomy and really hoping we can hold it near NC or SC. Many may see the HendersonvillePost.com as just a drudge of all the right news sites, but if you read me enough you can see that I do have some original ideas, and i'm hoping to get kudos for having almost run the NY Times owned print media out of my town...they moved printing out of state rather than buy a new press.

 I will need solid contacts, the next target is the next door county who's paper is owned by Gannett. I could also teach a class on how to create an online start up to draw people away from liberal print media in small towns. You can follow me on Twitter at HVLPost and the for Facebook fan page just search Henersonvillepost.com on FB.

Posted by: Mark Young at November 12, 2009 02:08 AM (MKvol)

719 I have an additional idea.  How about a version of the Tides Foundation only call it The Tip Jar Foundation.  People can made a donation to the Tip Jar foundation and earmark their donations to specific blogs.  The TJF makes the donation.  This way, and like the whole reason for Tides, the donor maintains their anonymity with regards to donating to a particular blog.  A donor would show as a donor to TJF but there would be no record of how their donations were earmarked.  Their donations would be lumped together with all others who donated to a particular blog that month and donated in a lump sum.  The blog shows only a donation from TJF.

Donors could also make a "general" donation to the foundation and those funds could be donated to blogs who might be considered important but undergoing some hardship or whatever at the discretion of the foundation.  The idea being that a person who is, say a union member, might support a blog that they don't want their name associated with for reasons of their job or physical security.

Posted by: crosspatch at November 12, 2009 02:19 AM (ZbLJZ)

720 I'm all for this.  We need events for solidarity and (g-d forbid) networking amongst similar minded fools. 
Voting for Coronado (lovely place) or Vegas - 'cause the airfare's cheap and I can make it to those places a lot easier than the other side of the country where all other events are held.  (West coasters need some attention, too.)

Wish I had some name connections.  Unfortunately, I'm just a tiny moron.

(Don't knock the SD zoo.  Sure, I haven't been there in 20 years, but the memories are that it was awesome.)

Posted by: soulpile at November 12, 2009 02:59 AM (afWhQ)

721 Treasure Island is cheap-ish and features a big pirate ship out front, which is... Well, let's just say I like that.

TI is pretty nice hotel, really. We go to Vegas at least four times a year and the best hotel there is Wynn or Wynn Encore. Bellagio is pedestrian. Venetian/Palazzo is really nice too. Steve Wynn seems to be a capitalist so maybe a letter to him is in order. TI is just across from Wynn and Venetian. Downtown is just too far from the fun of Vegas (just constant taxi rides back and forth to the strip so you lose your price advantage).

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Posted by: weight at November 12, 2009 03:58 AM (4JPTD)

724 Ace,
If you go game hunting, you have to go where THEY are. If you go hunting for liberals and what I call republicrats (RINOs), you have to go where THEY are.

I have been to DC several times because the liberals and republicrats can HEAR me there. They can't hear me hundreds of mile away. Since you want to make the events FUN, and with lots of drinking, you should become a politician. They can throw you the kind of shindig you are looking for.

Posted by: Smorgasbord at November 12, 2009 04:24 AM (BSrEr)

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726 Although I see some advantage to invading enemy territory, I'm loathe to pour any of my dollars into the state run economies of Cali, or any similarly crazed left-wing bastion.

Why not that shining example of capitalist growth and personal liberty? (understand I am speaking in relative terms).  Texas-  San Antonio specifically.
Friendly locals- check
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C'mon Dave, lobby on behalf of your home state........

Posted by: Alamo at November 12, 2009 07:05 AM (Mqupr)

727 Another super fancy hotel in Vegas is The Four Seasons -- which is attached to Mandalay Bay. As I understand it, it's even fancier than Wynn or Encore. If you're lying out at the pool, the attendants come by and offer you frozen towels and spritz your face with Evian water.

Posted by: Sassypants at November 12, 2009 07:30 AM (K75uU)

728 Little Rock!  It's got the Clinton Library and Massage Parlor, it's got the Arkansas River, it's got The Riverfront, or Riverfest - the bar district. 
And it's where I currently reside.

Better still:  Hot Springs in February or March.  We could all say "Fuck it," and go to the track instead of listening to a bunch of speechifying.

Plus, I'm only 20 minutes from there

Posted by: Steve L. at November 12, 2009 07:49 AM (Gkhxf)

729 like you said when I asked if you really wanted t-shirts

Hey, I still wear mine proudly. The dousing in pig's blood by the public has dropped to a manageable level. Finally.

I've got three small kids, so expenses are tight, but I ::lying:: could be interested in such a confab. Time for the right to get serious and organized, despite most of us having actual day jobs.

Posted by: physics geek at November 12, 2009 07:53 AM (MT22W)

730 New Orleans and Myrtle Beach are leading, but not a lot of folks have voted.
http://is.gd/4T2x1

Posted by: Jim at November 12, 2009 08:39 AM (/bsAL)

731 Have a feeling "if you build it, they will come"

Posted by: DeniseVB at November 12, 2009 09:23 AM (GkYyh)

732

Cindy, you must be thinking of the zoo that was in Santa Ana.

Yes! I don't know why my parents took us there except it was, cheap, close and "educational". It was also a popular (with the teachers) school field trip (we kids preferred Hart Park). The monkeys were the worst. You just knew they hated you. I also rode the elephant.

Posted by: Cindy in San Diego at November 12, 2009 09:38 AM (G/rFS)

733

Vegas, New Orleans at any other time than Mardi Gras (one-fifth the prices), Texas (Dallas, SA?), or Nashville because I actually live there.

And I guarantee I'll be in a Battlestar Galactica uniform at one point.

Posted by: SGT Dan at November 12, 2009 09:42 AM (GgXZc)

734 I'm late to this party but heartily second "Mary Katherine Ham".

Her lawyers keep returning my letters. I'd finally have my chance.

Posted by: jcjimi at November 12, 2009 09:42 AM (KSTc+)

735

 Cali, or any similarly crazed left-wing bastion.

Dude (CALI-speak for Sir), LA and San Francisco do not make up the huge state of California. That's like saying you won't go to the United States because it's a crazed left-wing bastion (check the last election). Check out a red/blue map of California and compare it to a red/blue map of the U.S. They look surprisingly similar. Sick of Texans purer-than-thou shit. We get it. You guys are awesome.

Posted by: Cindy in San Diego at November 12, 2009 09:49 AM (G/rFS)

736 But if it's in Cali, particularly San Diego, the wife will bitch we have to go see the in-laws. She'd be cool with Vegas, we had our first date there.

Posted by: SGT Dan at November 12, 2009 10:12 AM (GgXZc)

737 Yeah, I'd come.

Posted by: Johnny at November 12, 2009 10:17 AM (xVKXy)

738 Sgt. Dan, mayhaps the dreaded in-laws would enjoy the moron meetup. Unless you really can't stand these people why not party down with them? Or are they of a different political persuasion? They might still like to tear it up. I know mine would.

Posted by: Cindy in San Diego at November 12, 2009 10:20 AM (G/rFS)

739 Kidnap Frank J. and tie him to a tree, like in Jurassic Park. Fred Thompson will show up soon enough.

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Posted by: meme at November 12, 2009 11:20 AM (HOwIL)

741

#738, the in-laws are die-hard moralistic Catholics who are so red in their hearts (GWB's pic is on the wall with the Virgin Mother) that I am considered a dangerous moderate.

Not AoSHQ lifestylers though.

Posted by: SGT Dan at November 12, 2009 11:53 AM (GgXZc)

742 Come visit us in Coronado. Not only is it a great place to "vacation", there's an added bonus...the Hotel Del has been involved in a labor dispute with a bunch of its housecleaning staff for a number of years. What could be better than to constantly walk through an SEIU picket line?

Posted by: Odanoroc at November 12, 2009 11:55 AM (DJ9UI)

743 If you build it - I will come (and bring my husband)

Posted by: Jane at November 12, 2009 12:07 PM (PROOX)

744

This could be fun -

Would love to see fairtax mentioned so maybe Boortz would come

Herman Cain is a great speaker and motivator

The revolution started as a grass roots movement too

Posted by: BamaGirl at November 12, 2009 12:28 PM (sHKVu)

745 #741 I realize this thread is probably dead but, I was amused at the description of your in-laws because my Mom, a born on the bayou (literally - they lived on a houseboat on the Bayou Teche) Southern Baptist always hung out with, and eventually married one, the Catholics because they smoked, drank, danced and played cards. Your in-laws obviously do not belong to the same type of Parish my Mom hung out with.

Posted by: Cindy in San Diego at November 12, 2009 12:57 PM (rSt95)

746 Me: "120 >>>Serious question: what, exactly, is the purpose, aside from a) hanging around with like-minded people (which I can do without traveling and spending a lot of money,) or b) saying "We do what those barking-at-the-moon-batshit-crazy-loon-lefties do, too?" The tone of the question notwithstanding, I'm completely serious." Ace: That is the point. Me: "Me too" is not sufficient reason for me to spend several hundred dollars and leave my family for the better part of a week. There needs to be some practical outcome, in the form of greater coordination, more effective networking, or the like. Come up with some kind of practical goal, and I might climb on board.

Posted by: Plumb Bob at November 12, 2009 01:03 PM (A/GHz)

747 IF (MorewestthanColorado(Location)) RETURN I'min;
Else RETURN Nochanceinhell;

Posted by: MikeTheMoose at November 12, 2009 01:31 PM (0q2P7)

748 Why certainly, I would be available for such an event. Provided I get free buffet tickets.

Posted by: Al Gore (aka Sphynx) at November 12, 2009 01:53 PM (xilNI)

749 You need a real conservative city for this, that can also handle the tourist influx.  Try Panama City Beach.  Plus all our immigrant labor in our hotels is mostly hot Russian women who speak English, though it does have a sexy accent.  Just my two cents

Posted by: Marvin at November 12, 2009 01:53 PM (087rv)

750 Marvin,

What's with that? I noticed the same thing in Shreveport/Bossier City at the casino hotels.

Posted by: Al Gore (aka Sphynx) at November 12, 2009 01:57 PM (xilNI)

751 You hold that thing in Miami, and Ill not only guarantee excellent weather, beautiful beaches and hot latina babes in bikinis, but major amounts of Cuban food and lots and lots of mojitos.

Seriously though, I have some pretty good contacts with Bacardi and other Miami based businesses that would be willing act as sponsors and have connections with local authorities as well.

Plus bikinis.


Posted by: Val Prieto at November 12, 2009 02:27 PM (GSKW/)

752 Posted by: Cindy in San Diego at November 12, 2009 09:49 AM (

I suppose this thread is fini, but just in case.  Sorry Cindy, no offense intended.  My brother loved the Sacramento area when he was stationed there, and I would never completely vilify the state that gave us Ronald Reagan.  I sincerely hope the good folks of California can throw off the yoke of statist tyranny; entitlements, union influence, crushing taxation and draconian regulation.  In fact, I hope suffering as it has, California leads the revolution.

Posted by: Alamo at November 12, 2009 02:59 PM (Mqupr)

753 Rates are great in Phoenix; from October thru March (IIRC) though, it's tourist season and can get pricey. Lots of stuff to do and golf year-round.

Posted by: Cyn at November 12, 2009 03:50 PM (cxzu3)

754 You can rest assured, that although you fascists can convene, you cannot hide.

Posted by: John Charlson at November 12, 2009 04:06 PM (SS0ZR)

755 You can rest assured, that although you fascists can convene, you cannot hide.

You're welcome to join us...

Posted by: I R A Darth Aggie at November 12, 2009 04:57 PM (1hM1d)

756 I vote for Myrtle Beach.  If the cost is not outrageous I would definitely be there.

Posted by: Lorie Byrd at November 12, 2009 09:13 PM (wcsec)

757 Long string, nothing settled. Just for the hell of it, wherever it ends up (I vote Florida because I won't be traveling any further than that), I think in 2012 it should be in Yellowstone on Dec 10, just in case the damn Incas were right and the world ends then.

Posted by: Eric at November 12, 2009 09:36 PM (Qc/s6)

758 The last stop on the Tea Party express is in Orlando. Daytona beach is 40 miles away, and there are plenty of empty hotels and much to do in Daytona that time of year.

Posted by: Eric at November 12, 2009 09:37 PM (Qc/s6)

759 Nevermind, the last stop on the tea party express was today.

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