http://thelotusblog.com Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:25:52 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en There are several good lists of conservatives you should be following on Twitter.  And I'm sure you're already following everyone on the lists already.  I like talking to people on Twitter, not just reading famous (and not-so-famous) conservatives' declrative statements.  Most of my favorite tweeps have less than 5,000 followers, so give ... http://thelotusblog.com/2010/07/21/another-conservatives-on-twitter-list/ This recipe is modified from the Hickory Neck Episcopal Church Cookbook. By the way, church cookbooks always have the best recipes.  This one is from my mom's church in Toano, VA, but you can find others in used bookstores. 16 ounces Monterey Jack Cheese (grated) 14 ounces (2 cans) of Chopped Green ... http://thelotusblog.com/2010/05/01/texas-fudge/ For those unsure of where adult film star (and likely Senate candidate) Stormy Daniels stands on the issues, I've put together this handy guide based on her extensive filmography. Operation Tropical Stormy (Strong on national defense) The Price of Lust (Concerned with rising cost of living and inflation) Camp Cuddly Pines Powertool Massacre (Able to relate ... http://thelotusblog.com/2010/04/07/stormys-platform/ Best-selling author Ann Coulter is scheduled to speak at several colleges in Canada this week.  On the heels of her first talk at the University of Ottawa, the Vice President of Academic and Provost sent a threatening letter addressed to Coulter to lecture organizers.  Here's the letter: Dear Ms. Coulter, I understand ... http://thelotusblog.com/2010/03/21/university-provost-threatens-criminal-charges-before-coulter-speech/ Wow, I haven't blogged in MONTHS.  The two people that stumble upon this website must have think I died. Anyway, I have some random only-at-CPAC-moments that I wanted to share: - As the director of CPAC, I do a lot of random things.  At CPAC 2010, this included running up to my room to ... http://thelotusblog.com/2010/02/25/cpac10-afterthoughts/ Let me reintroduce two eloquent, entertaining and battle-hardened generals in the ongoing war against global warming hysteria: Ann McElhinney and Phelim McAleer, the co-producers and directors of the documentary Not Evil Just Wrong. You may remember Ann and Phelim from CPAC 2009, where they were voted as two of the top ... http://thelotusblog.com/2009/08/27/the-first-cinematic-tea-party/ The Other McCain has become one of my favorite blogs.  One highlight is RSM's posts about old-school journalism.  From his latest visit to D.C.: My trip to Capitol Hill yesterday was extraordinarily fruitful. People who don't want to deal with reporters can dodge an e-mail or a phone call, but they ... http://thelotusblog.com/2009/07/19/helping-a-worthy-cause/ For your consideration: Point 1: Hated Taxes Jackson owed millions of dollars in taxes he deemed unfair Point 2: Supported Patients' Rights Jackson had ELECTIVE surgery that would not be approved by socialized medical system Point 3: Hated Trial Lawyers Jackson would rather settle civil disputes out of court rather than let trial lawyers make money on jury awards http://thelotusblog.com/2009/07/10/michael-jackon-closet-conservative/ One of the leading "e-tailers" announced that they are canceling advertising contracts in Hawaii, North Carolina and Rhode Island because of those states imminent new tax plans.  Overstock.com's CEO and Chairman Peter Byrne said: "It’s awful to have to terminate these relationships with affiliates, simply because they live in states where ... http://thelotusblog.com/2009/07/01/shock-states-anti-internet-taxes-backfire/ Republican women are often accused of being prudes.  There's a growing trend to prove otherwise among those who get face time in the media.  Over the last few days I've noticed that a couple Republicans are taking to Twitter to discuss some pressing issues -- boobs. Here are just a few tweets that ... http://thelotusblog.com/2009/06/28/tit-tering/