2 bags semi-chocolate chips
1.5 sticks (3/4 cup) Imperial margarine – tho any will do
1 can sweetened condensed milk

Nuke for 4 minutes. Stir until all mixed. If margarine and /or chips aren’t completely melted, nuke for a little while longer.

Add 1 cup peanut butter (or whatever). Stir until all mixed.

Pour into bread pan (or whatever) lined with plastic wrap. Chill. Done – except for the eating

Peanut Butter Fudge is a post from: PoliGrrl

You may have read his Mitch Rapp series of which the latest is Pursuit of Honor. If you haven’t and if you enjoy suspense novels that have a conservative tone, are military/political based and seem to foretell future events then you’ll love Vince’s books. They are action packed and unpredictable which is a refreshing change of pace for anyone who enjoys the suspense genre but usually winds up figuring out the plot within the first ten pages of most novels.

Author Vince Flynn

Mr. Flynn has not had the easiest of roads to success and to abuse a phrase, “you can’t judge a book by it’s cover.” He is dyslexic which has caused him issues to this day. He figured out how to just get by in school and even now doesn’t like to give speeches or readings as a result. In addition to his books, he has focused his own experiences and challenges toward a variety of groups such as the Groves Academy, Minnesotans’ Military Appreciation Fund, Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation, Tee It Up For The Troops, St. Thomas Academy and Pedaling for Patriots.

He did make it through college and found himself as an account and sales marketing specialist for Kraft General Foods. “In 1990 he left Kraft to accept an aviation candidate slot with the United States Marine Corps. One week before leaving for Officers Candidate School, he was medically disqualified from the Marine Aviation Program, due to several concussions and convulsive seizures he suffered growing up. While trying to obtain a medical waiver for his condition, he started thinking about writing a book.”¹

After his stint in the Marines, he returned to Minnesota to work for a commercial real estate company. He eventually left Minnesota for Colorado where he concentrated on writing his book during the day and bartending at night. To speak of determination is to say “Vince Flynn.” When his book was complete, he submitted it for consideration to be published but, like many authors, was rejected…over…and over…and over. It took him “Five years and more than sixty rejection letters later”² until he made the decision to self-publish his novel.

The novel, Term Limits (not a Mitch Rapp book), made it to number one in the Twin Cities which resulted in him getting an agent and a book deal. It has been a rather meteoric rise since then with ten #1 hardcover bestsellers to date. He has appeared on Glenn Beck’s show (radio and television), the Laura Ingraham Show and the Hugh Hewitt Show just to name a few.

To hear him speak does not tell of the obstacles he had to overcome. He is inspirational and an embodiment of the conservative spirit in that if you work and persevere, you can succeed. Check out YouTube for interviews with him and you’ll also catch his wry sense of humor. Vince Flynn is teh hawt from cover to cover.

¹, ² Quoted from Vince Flynn’s Official Website

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Greg Gutfeld

O.K., I’m already falling down on the job…a day behind on the series. I could take the approach that I was deeply traumatized by the attempted bombings in New York and Pittsburgh, or that I was busy participating in immigration marches, or, well, you get the picture. No, I was taking care of family and house stuff and work stuff – darn responsibilities. Anyway, without further ado, my pick for “Hawt Conservative Guy” of the day is Greg Gutfeld!

Greg Gutfeld may or may not be someone with whom you are familiar but, if you happen to have the Fox News Channel on at 2:00AM CST, Monday – Friday, you will experience Greg and his off-beat humor on “Red Eye.” Yes, it is late, but that is what Tivo/DVR is for isn’t it?!

The “Red Eye” cast of characters, and they *are* characters, includes Andy Levy with the ‘Half-Time Report,’ his side-kick Bill Schulz and a newspaper puppet “Pinch.” Add into the mix other guests that usually include a handful of beautiful women (usually conservatives), a comedian, a politican or other people of note. To his credit, Greg tries to have at least one liberal guest at the table. Liberal Professor Marc Lamont Hill, a former Fox News analyst, is often at the table as are conservative babes Ann Coulter and SE Cupp.

Mind you, if you are looking for high-brow discussion this show and Mr. Gutfeld are not for you. It is a slice of humor overlaying the days events with a conservative bent. Yes, some discussions have become heated but the tone is one of “let’s look at the issues and have fun while we do it.” The show is more political satire than political commentary which seems to be how Greg Gutfeld rolls overall.

Mr. Gutfeld originally started in the magazine publishing business with him rising through the ranks to eventually being the editor-in-chief of Men’s Health. He was also with Stuff and eventually Maxim UK magazines as editor-in-chief. He also contributed to the Huffington Post from its inception until 2007. His stints at these entities appear to be marked with bizarre stunts and stories such as one that ran in Maxim, “The Ikea Sex Party” for which the publication was sued. O.K., I got that last bit from Wikipedia but have heard it reported elsewhere. Let’s just say that it wouldn’t surprise me.

These days, he seems to be pretty busy and in the public eye between “Red Eye,” his own website “The Daily Gut,” and writing for “Big Hollywood.” He often bops onto Twitter and Facebook as well.

In spite of all the craziness in which he often marks himself the target, he clearly delineates his conservative/libertarian beliefs. Much like his humor, he appears to have a “take no prisoners” approach to his politics yet also appears to appreciate hearing about and discussing opposing views.

And if you don’t agree with me, you are probably a racist homophobe who makes puppy burritos with kitteh salsa.

http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/author/ggutfeld/
http://thedailygut.com
@greggutfeld

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Adam Baldwin as 'Jayne Cobb' in "Serenity"

Currently appearing as ‘Colonel John Casey’ in the awesome television show “Chuck” (Mondays, 8pm CST), he is also known to his legion of fans as a teenage bodyguard for a boy being bullied in the movie “My Bodyguard,”  ‘Animal Mother’ in the military flick “Full Metal Jacket” and sci-fi roles such as ‘Jayne Cobb’ in the sadly short-lived television show “Firefly” and corresponding movie “Serenity.” But keep your eyes open regardless of what show or movie you are watching as he has a lengthy filmography.

I happened across his Twitter account (@adamsbaldwin) one day and in following him have become more educated on the issues than I could ever imagine. In fact, his Twitter following is growing each day – today is 30,531 followers –  in spite of some fans being turned off to his politics and the fact that he tweets more about issues than fluff. He not only tweets but will also debate other tweeps online making him one of the most accessible celebrities out there. And don’t think you can pull the @demonsheep wool over his eyes in a debate…the man has chops and takes no prisoners when you try to pass off weak logic or arguments off as fact. His convictions are strong.

Lest you think he is humorless, his links to hilarious videos and the occasional “Twitter War” only serve to enhance the many facets to his personality. Warning: some of the humor such as the Twitter Wars can be a bit crude at times but is usually used for effect. The man is funny.

A self-described family man, he has often stated that he is most proud of his marriage and family. As an extension of that, one of his topics of concentration is education which seems to stem from not only his own experiences, but also from those of his kids and his interactions with the schools and school boards. Additionally, his mother was a public school teacher so he has a perspective that not many who speak on education have. As an example, on the site ‘Big Hollywood‘ he has written about Howard Zinn’s influence in the classroom and why these tactics are not only wrong but probably illegal.

Do a search on YouTube and check out the videos of him interacting with the fans and you’ll see why his fans are as loyal as they are. He is also a member of the ‘Hollywood Chat Pack,’ chat room participants of the conservative internet Blog Talk Radio show “The Stage Right Show.” He has also served as host of the show on a couple of occasions which have garnered the show high ratings and high chat room turnout. It’s how he personally connects with his fans that is so endearing.

If you haven’t figured out by now just why Adam Baldwin more than qualifies as a “Hawt Conservative Guy,” follow him on Twitter and Professor Baldwin will educate you. Just remember to have a dictionary close by – you will most likely need it.

Adam Baldwin – Big Hollywood

@adamsbaldwin



hawt conservative guys – adam baldwin is a post from: PoliGrrl

The goal is to promote those conservative men who are teh sexy not only because of looks, but brains, ideas and sense of humor.

Lest the grrls in the conservative realm feel slighted, the plan is to do a series (maybe simultaneously?) of “Hawt Conservative Babes” – and you know who you are

If you have a favorite guy or babe you feel should be included, please email me or comment with their name, Twitter id and/or URL.

Let the hawtness begin!

Jason Lewis - "America's Mr. Right"

I want to start the series off with one of my personal favorites. He’s a local guy who has recently gone national: Jason Lewis aka “America’s Mr. Right.”

He was a regular fill-in for Rush Limbaugh until the powers-that-be saw the light and syndicated his show. His radio show broadcasts 6 to 9PM EST and can be found on many radio stations and can be listened to live online as well as via podcasts. He has written many articles for publications such as the Wall Street Journal, has appeared on many television shows such as “NBC’s Today Show, CNN, Fox News Channel, MSNBC and CNBC” in addition to his radio show.

He will tell you that he is a small ‘L’ libertarian, is a font of knowledge on economics and all things political, and can debate like there is no tomorrow. He is also a huge fan of the Beatles and Elvis. Listen in any Friday and you will catch his “Beatle Bumper Friday” – all Beatle bumper music. A dry, somewhat sarcastic wit, Jason takes no prisoners when he believes you to be wrong and will educate you to the contrary. While he has his opinions, he is open to reasonable debate and has been known to re-evaluate his positions when warranted – though not done without considerable research and thought.

I have listened to Jason since the mid-nineties when being conservative *really* wasn’t cool and the mere mention of Jason’s name drew ire here in Franken country. While the libs still have considerable um, contempt for him, his consistent message and insight have grown his fan base tremendously. Hearing his voice, even when he is irritated about the issue of the day, calms me.

He also holds an annual Tax Cut Rally (photos) on the steps of the Minnesota State Capitol where thousands are drawn to hear him and many Minnesota politicians and influential individuals speak. It is a family-friendly, party atmosphere with the purpose of letting government know that increasing taxes is not the answer. My kids and I have made it an annual tradition. We even make signs and t-shirts. My kids also have been known to ask when the next Tax Cut Rally is because they enjoy being a part of something bigger and letting people know that they care about their own futures. The next rally will be held at noon, Saturday, May 8th, 2010. We hope to see you there!

By now, have you guessed that I’m a fan?! Tune in and judge for yourself.

http://www.jasonlewisshow.com

@jasonlewisshow

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These tapes show James O’Keefe and Hannah Giles in ACORN offices telling the staff that they would like to set up a house of prostitution, have plans on bringing underage girls from El Salvador to work as prostitutes and that the money made would be funneled to be used to fund James’ eventual foray into politics. ACORN staff appear to be most eager to help these enterprising young people in spite of the proposed illegal activities. Could this be why Andrew’s offer has yet to be accepted?

Here is an excerpt of tweets taken directly from the Twitter streams of @andrewbreitbart and @ericboehlert.

UPDATE (3/1/10): No, the idea of using Xtranormal.com to do “robot theater” isn’t original as ‘Red Eye’ and Greg Gutfeld have been doing it so brilliantly for quite awhile. However, to distinguish the ones that appear on this site are 1) different “character” sets are used and 2) the 95% of the script is taken directly from Twitter streams – even coarse language remains. Only the placement of names to make identification easier may have been altered.

tweet wars: breitbart vs. boehlert is a post from: PoliGrrl

Senator Al Franken

Attention South Metro (MN) patriots! Senator Franken is going to be a guest on a local online/cable show (see ThisweekLive ‘The Show’) and YOU have the opportunity to submit YOUR questions for him. With health care, climate change and other pending legislation in the news, NOW is the time to be asking the questions – NOT after the fact when you have tire treads down your back

Send your questions to thisweeklive@ecm-inc.com by the end of the day Friday, November 13. Please include your name, address and phone number in case of questions.

Burnsville and Eagan can view the show Tuesday nights at 6 p.m. on Channel 14. Lakeville residents can view the show on channel 12. Also available online at thisweeklive.com/theshow.

questions for senator franken is a post from: PoliGrrl

Yes, I went to the polls this morning and cast my vote for members for our school board. What I find interesting is that for a couple of the new entries in the race, I couldn’t find *any* information about them much less their position on the issues. The school district didn’t have much other than their name, city of residence and profession. Why would someone take the time and effort to become a candidate and then not give anyone a reason to vote for them? What do they have to hide?

In doing my research on the candidates, which everyone should do in order to make an informed decision, I found several of the candidates who consistently answered questionnaires for the media. I knew then which candidates would get my vote and which ones wouldn’t. It was interesting in that I did come across two candidates who repeatedly refused/declined to answer any questions. This would be fine if I could find a website stating their beliefs/positions but, for both non-respondents I found nothing.

Facebook was a help for one because in spite of a conservative endorsement I received via voicemail for him, the candidate listed on Facebook that his political views are “LIBERAL.” Huh? I assume there was another reason the person who left the voicemail felt he was a good conservative choice but, if someone claims to have liberal views I’m going to believe them!

Do your research – don’t just take someone else’s word that someone is a good choice for office. The lowest political office has the potential to affect your life either positively or negatively. School board decisions are important too, folks – they help determine your taxes. Don’t let someone else take your power and your ability to change your future.

And don’t take my word for any of this, research it yourself.

UPDATE (11/3/09, 2:52pm): Courtesy of @SkuterP (on Twitter), here is a link to some info on the positions of many candidates: OnTheIssues.org

research your vote is a post from: PoliGrrl