We are pretty damned excited to announce that Linda Cloud is joining the front page team at BlueNC. Typically, we'd do a "welcome" post, but Linda has been around for a little over a year. She isn't new to BlueNC and anyone who has read her posts and comments knows why she was asked to join us.
Linda has a gift for maintaining her composure and keeping her comments civil, even on the toughest thread. She assures me this is part of her online persona only ;) but I'm having a hard time believing it.
We look to Linda as an expert on early childhood issues and legislation. Her posts and comments on children's issues are informative and effective. She also takes jabs at Congressman Howard Coble and "Hairdresser" Joe Boylan.
BlueNC has an amazing community of writers and commenters. We all pitch in to post fresh content, welcome newcomers and keep the threads going. James, Lance, Robert, Greg, Gordon, Kirk and I are honored that so many of you come back to read, contribute and comment day after day. I'm thrilled that the next time I write that list, Linda's name will be on it.
Thank you, Linda.
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Thank you, Linda
I admit that I danced around my office after you finally agreed yesterday. :)
Robin Hayes lied. Nobody died, but thousands of folks lost their jobs.
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It's the best thing to happen to BlueNC
Since we got rid of that "Southern Dem" character. :)
Linda, thanks for all you've done to keep North Carolina honest!
Wow, this must be a big day
for the man behind the curtain to show up!
:)
PS For those of you who don't know, Lance IS the man behind the curtain. He literally keeps BlueNC running and graciously handles scores of emails every month when I panic because the server seems to be sluggish.
Thanks for all you do, Lance!
I am very honored, indeed!
And you're right, Lance. I never trusted that "Southern Dem" chick. :)
Be the change you wish to see in the world. --Gandhi
Yeah...she really was of questionable
character. :)
Robin Hayes lied. Nobody died, but thousands of folks lost their jobs.
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Vote Democratic! The ass you save may be your own.
Me too.
One of the things I'm most excited about is Linda's emphasis on child and family issues. I've long thought that we could really benefit from front-pagers focused on subject areas where progressive policies really matter. Linda is a first step in that direction.
I'm very glad to see WoW back in action!
Thank YOU
Betsy - and everyone else. I love this site, and I'm proud to help with the push back, and now help with some of the work as well.
Be the change you wish to see in the world. --Gandhi
It is just a little addicting isn't it?
Robin Hayes lied. Nobody died, but thousands of folks lost their jobs.
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Vote Democratic! The ass you save may be your own.
a wee bit, yes.
there are worse habits to have.
Be the change you wish to see in the world. --Gandhi
Patty Joe Coy
Gives new meaning to the term "Three Stooges."
Three Stooges
My husband made this photo-manip. for Television Without Pity. Not for the site, but for a thread on the site. Anyhow - thought you'd enjoy it.
Be the change you wish to see in the world. --Gandhi
Woohoo!!!
Three cheers for Linda Cloud, f.p.! :)
"They took all the trees and put them in a tree museum Then they charged the people a dollar 'n a half just to see 'em. Don't it always seem to go that you don't know what you've got till it's gone? They paved paradise and put up a parking lot."
You go Linda
Congrats
Thanks, Leslie and SPLib
I enjoy "talking" with both of you. I wish you both had more time to spend here.
Be the change you wish to see in the world. --Gandhi
Time...
I do have enough time to read all the posts. Lately, however, I don't seem to have enough to respond where I would like.
It's actually kind of discouraging. I can do "little" responses but have to skip responding, much less originating a post, on some issues I am most passionate about because it takes so darn long to do a quality job and be up to BlueNC snuff.
I am in awe of those of you who consistently and frequently produce quality material. That's why I keep coming back and that's why often avoid posting(or quit in the middle of writing one) if its a subject I know about but can't do justice to due to time constraints.
You're WAY too kind
But thanks.
I love it when you have time to write . . . we'll be with an open spot anytime you're ready.
WOW Indeed!
Congratulations Linda....well deserved and I'm personally glad that you were chosen for this honor!
WOOHOO!
No matter that patriotism is too often the refuge of scoundrels. Dissent, rebellion, and all-around hell-raising remain the true duty of patriots.
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that means a lot to me, Momo
I never would have found this place if it weren't for you. Thanks.
Be the change you wish to see in the world. --Gandhi
I am Momo's fault too. Her
I am Momo's fault too. Her Pilot blog led me here. Shame on you Momo
Very sweet, thanks
but this place would have drawn you in eventually, 'made for each other' comes to mind ;-)
No matter that patriotism is too often the refuge of scoundrels. Dissent, rebellion, and all-around hell-raising remain the true duty of patriots.
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There you are, Mo
I sure do miss you. I'm happy for the nice big open window in your life, but did it have to swallow you whole? :)
Robin Hayes lied. Nobody died, but thousands of folks lost their jobs.
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Vote Democratic! The ass you save may be your own.
I've been slowly coming back
don't know, sort of like getting into a pond of really cold water...a little at a time. Just trying to adjust to my new schedule, finishing projects, summer guests, Locust, etc......
No matter that patriotism is too often the refuge of scoundrels. Dissent, rebellion, and all-around hell-raising remain the true duty of patriots.
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congrats
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Les Merritt, Toady Extraordinaire
Where is Liddy?
Sanford-Hunt: Aug 25th
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http://twitter.com/Jerimee
Incredible Cloud
I thought the l in your name was a Capitol i, not a lower case L, and Imagined Icloud = Incredible Cloud. Now I know lcloud = Incredible Linda Cloud! Congratulations and Thanks!
I'm happy for you!
and BlueNC.
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You picked the very one I would have picked to Join you!!!
Way to go Betsy......Way to GO....ICloud!!!
Marshall Adame
2014 U.S. Congress Candidate NC-03
The wand picks the wizard :)
It really wasn't a matter of picking. It simply all of a sudden "was".
Robin Hayes lied. Nobody died, but thousands of folks lost their jobs.
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Vote Democratic! The ass you save may be your own.
Thanks to everyone.
I really appreciate the exchange of ideas that happens here. Much to my surprise, this site didn't turn out to be a lot of preaching to the choir (though of course that happens). I have learned so much about so many issues and followed so many links from so many different posts that I have had to make folders for my bookmarks and categorize everything. I've never been one to be so organized.
Also, I've never been one to hesitate speaking my mind or contacting an elected official over an issue. But I've never been a part of a group that has been so quick to take action, to write, to call, to fax, and to engage in conversation with legislators on important issues without fawning to the legislator. I love it.
And I think we're having an effect, too - at the Sanford-Hunt dinner, the value of internet and blogging as a political networking and grassroots tool was mentioned several times.
Online activism is making a difference. Never think it isn't.
Be the change you wish to see in the world. --Gandhi
You Go Girl
...I mean.....You Stay Girl.....I mean....do whatever it is you do do so well. You have no idea how many bad puns I have deleted just to finish this comment and say, howdy, do.
Way to go, LC.
Yeah, LC, I think that joins the ranks of DQ, SD, and BS.
One of the pitfalls of childhood is that one doesn't have to understand something to feel it. - Carlos Ruiz Zafon
Jesus Swept ticked me off. Too short. I loved the characters and then POOF it was over.
-me