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CNN initially reported Terri's death by saying she was, "...the centerpiece for the right to die..." They have since changed the wording to, "...the centerpiece of a national debate over life and death..." In any event, it is a sad day.
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Click the above title to read our exclusive interview with Dan Flynn, author of Why The Left Hates America and Intellectual Morons.
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Narcipost
I'm very excited because today I will be working to train a group of Iraqi women on how to win elections. Very cool, indeed.
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DeLay's response: "BRING IT ON." 
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 Our soon-to-be published interview with Dan Flynn talks about how to handle hecklers on campus. Ann Couter has a pretty effective way: "Could 10 of the largest College Republicans start walking up and down the aisles and start removing anyone shouting?" Coulter asked. "Otherwise, this lecture is over."
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According to Redstate, FEC Commissioner, Danny MacDonald, opened a recent public hearing about the internet, with the quote: "Nobody in this room knows less about the internet than I do." When public speaking, it's not a good idea to undermine your credibility in the first five seconds...
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The Draft
So last night was our fantasy baseball draft. Anybody want Jeff Conine???
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Dr. Falwell
Dr. Falwell is without a doubt one of the most sincere people in the conservative movement today. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers. LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) -- The Rev. Jerry Falwell was hospitalized in critical condition Tuesday, battling his second case of viral pneumonia in just five weeks, hospital and church officials said.
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TONIGHT: Reagan's Revolution
If you live in the DC Metro area, tonight is your chance to get an autographed copy of Reagan's Revolution. You can meet Craig Shirley (the author) -- as well as Lyn Nofziger -- who was a major player in that '76 campaign. I also hear former Reagan aide Morton Blackwell will be in attendance.  Here are the details:Book Signing reception and 8th District Committee fundraiser Featuring Craig Shirley, author of Reagan's Revolution Location: Law Offices of Reed Smith 3100 Fairview Park Dr., Ste. 1400, Falls Church (just inside Beltway, ΒΌ mi. south of Rte. 50 - see map) Cost: $50 per person (includes book) RSVP requested by Mar. 27 More info: Michelle (pressons@yahoo.com or 703-625-9597) or David (davidavella@msn.com)
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...Is the New Tool Of the Political Underground...
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The Reliable Source says James Carville is back with another documentary: "Will the political documentary craze never end? A dozen years after his star turn in "The War Room," James Carville is back in "Our Brand Is Crisis," which explores how American political operatives are reshaping campaigns around the globe -- specifically, how Carville and others worked to elect Bolivian President Gonzalo Sanchez de Lozada, known as Goni, in his country's 2002 elections."
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Author Daniel Pink has been gracious enough to agree to do an interview with me regarding his upcoming book, A Whole New Mind: Moving from the Information Age to the Conceptual Age.
According to Amazon: "A Whole New Mind reveals the six essential aptitudes on which professional success and personal fulfillment now depend, and includes a series of hands-on exercises culled from experts around the world to help readers sharpen the necessary abilities." Daniel is a contributing editor for Wired Magazine, but he's also a political guy (having worked for Gore and Dean). Obviously, he is coming from the opposite side of the political spectrum, but I really believe he can offer some very good insights into the future of politics in America. ...And that's our angle. Every other interview Daniel does will probably be focused on how this paradigm shift will affect business. Our interview will be about how these changes will affect the way political candidates get elected. Please read this past interview with him -- then let me know if there are any questions (of a political nature) you'd like me to ask him. The interview isn't for 2 weeks, so we've got some time). But I wanted to get us thinking about it, now...
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The Washington Post has an interesting article today about how politics/Federal Government is more welcoming to older folks than the private sector is. This opens a whole series of questions: Are people gaining wisdom and experience, or (in the case of some of these judges) are they over-staying their welcome on these jobs?
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According to Men's Health: A University of Alberta study finds that measuring a man's index finger length relative to his ring finger length predicts his predisposition to being physically aggressive.
The shorter the index finger relative to the ring finger, the higher the amount of prenatal testosterone and the more likely the man will be physically aggressive, they researchers say.
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Anonymous
I don't mean to be pushy. But, I notice a lot of you are posting comments as "anonymous". That's cool, but I think it would be better if you posted with a name -- even if it's a "pen name." This would make it easier for me to address your questions. Let me know your thoughts on this...
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 I'm not really digging the way Terri's family has turned on Jeb. Thoughts???
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Nepotism 101: Howard Dean has picked his brother to run Democracy for America...
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Former LIer, Mike Krempasky, has been nominated for a First Amendment Award for his advocacy on behalf of free speech on the internet.
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The International Republican Institute (IRI) is looking for a Resident Program Officer, Bosnia and Herzegovina . The Resident Program Officer (RPO) is responsible for designing and implementing a strategy for IRI's new program in Bosnia and Herzegovina. For more info, e-mail: personnel@iri.org. No phone calls please.
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Humor: Only in Green Bay
Dear Parishioners: The new stained glass window has arrived and is ready to be installed. Thought you would like a preview: 
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A story in the Washington Post warns parents that their child's name has a dramatic affect on his or her education: "I find that teachers tend to treat children differently depending on their names, and that these same patterns apparently translate into large differences in test scores," That settles it. My first son will be called simply, "Buckley."
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 To all you grammar snobs. Here is the correct quote: "...I always see the Conservative Political Action Conference speech as my opportunity to "dance with the one that brung ya." - President Ronald Reagan, March 8, 1985
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Next week, our premium members will get to read our interview with Dan Flynn, author of Why The Left Hates America , and Intellectual Morons.  Here's a taste of the interview with author Dan Flynn: On Public Speaking: "You know, often times when I go to campuses the protesters think they're putting a muzzle on me, when, in fact, they are giving me a megaphone."
On The Left: "In the United States of America, the left is a very small portion of the country, maybe 10 percent of the population. And if they had an influence on politics that was equal to their numbers in the population, we could just sort of laugh them off."
On Blogs: "I'm torn between whether I think blogging is a trend like I think C.B. Radios were a trend in the 1970s, or if they are here to stay."
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 The Washington Times reports that -- according to Jim Martin of the 60 Plus Association, that the term "privatize" was actually coined by Democrat Sen. Bob Kerrey of Nebraska. "60 Plus, we should point out, was the first seniors group that some 10 years ago called for the "personalization" of Social Security, so as to modernize the system for future retirees."
"And it so happens that none other than Bill Gates Sr. credits Mr. Martin with popularizing "death tax" over "estate tax."
"Mr. Gates wrote that after Mr. Martin "hammered away day in and day out over a number of years," proponents of keeping the death tax "knew they were in trouble when CNN of all TV networks began routinely referring to the estate tax as the 'death tax.' "
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CNN's right. It's addictive. I've got one...do you?
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Fox News has a good story about how the liberal bloggers in the Dem. Party are fighting with the DLCers for control of the party...
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How Republicans Are Really Winning
 MSNBC posted -- then pulled -- the above picture. In any event, I haven't heard anybody else comment on what I'm about to say, though I'm sure it's not an original thought... It seems to me that if Republicans lose in their efforts to save Terri's life, that they will win in the court of public opinion. After all, people will say, "Republicans did all they could." If that unfortunate day comes, Terri will become a martyr. And her death will provide further proof that conservatives need to work hard to get conservative judges on the bench. Just imagine if Terri were to succumb on Easter Sunday... Ironically, if Republicans manage to find a way to save Terri's life, the Dems would likely win in the court of public opinion. They will gain a platform to spout rhetoric about, "the right to die with dignity," and "state's rights," etc. Besides, it reinforces the liberals' negative stereotype that Bush is a tyrant who goes around the law. So from the political standpoint, winners are losers and losers are winners. But while that's interesting to debate... I'm still rooting for Terri!
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Quote of the Day
"I'm doing everything within my power to make sure that Terri is afforded at least the same rights that criminals convicted of the most heinous crimes take for granted." - Governor Jeb Bush
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American Idol Publicity Stunt
American Idol says they displayed incorrect phone numbers for three singers after Tuesday night's edition of the Fox show aired. Fox has announced that the network will air a new performance show Wednesday night and re-open the voting. Two words: publicity stunt...
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 From LI:You are cordially invited to join us at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 6, for our next Wednesday Wake-Up Club Breakfast featuring Gary Marx.
Gary Marx is the Executive Director for the Judicial Confirmation Network which works to ensure the confirmation process for all judicial nominees is fair and every nominee sent to the full Senate receives an up or down vote.
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Is the GOP Changing?
From Hotline: "Philadelphia Inquirer's Polman writes that the GOP's intervention in the Schiavo case is evidence that the "core mission" of the GOP "has radically changed during the Bush era." ...The GOP has "assumed an activist role on social values"...
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My friend, John just told me of a very important book. I'm ordering it today... But you're going to see the emotive side of any issue be more and more important to people. There's a book coming out on Thursday that I've got pre-ordered from Amazon by Daniel Pink. He was Gore's speech writer when he was VP but now he writes for Wired magazine. He maybe a liberal but his ideas about what's happening in our society are dead on in my opinion.
The book is all about a paradigm shift from the Information Age to the Conceptual Age where the meaning/story behind products or activites will be more important than the actual product itself. Find out more:
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The Hill reports that these so-called "watchdog" groups attacking Rep. Tom DeLay are being funded by George Soros...
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"I believe there will be bad political consequences for people who are unwilling to sit down and talk about the issue," he said.
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 Our much anticipated interview with Genevieve Wood is currently up on the Clc website. Genevieve has held many top-tier positions in politics and the media, including working at NBC -- and as Vice President for The Family Research Council. Currently, she works for a terrific new group called The Center for a Just Society.Note: Expert's Interviews are available to premium members. Right now, that's by invitation only. But soon we will be announcing a way to sign up...
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Comments
Brad has made it easier for you to post comments. Now, you can feel free to contribute your musings and opinions. Juse keep 'em clean...
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 Will Kerry and Edwards square off against each other? "Hubert Humphrey and Ed Muskie, who comprised the unsuccessful Democratic presidential ticket in 1968, both sought their party's nomination in 1972." NPR discusses the possibility history may repeat itself. More
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The Tennesseean reports: "Tennessee Republicans are using a two-day Nashville visit by Howard Dean as a backdrop to link Gov. Phil Bredesen with a liberal agenda."
"The GOP is airing a radio commercial today and tomorrow that describes the Democratic governor as ''peas in a pod'' with Dean, national chairman of the Democratic Party, who is pegged as a ''Northeastern liberal.'" To me, it's fair game. It was Dean's idea to go to TN. In any event, we have to assume this is just the beginning.
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DailyKos has posted a very worthwhile interview with Michael Dukakis about the importance of grassroots politics.
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 Remember all the free publicity Oprah got when she gave away a new Pontiac G6 to every member of her studio audience? Well, many folks thought it would translate to car sales. Afterall, Oprah single-hadedly made Dr. Phil a star. And her book club has put numerous books on the NY Times Best Sellers List. Well, according to The Detroit Free Press, the car is a flop. Just goes to shoe you that all the "buzz" in the world can't sell a bad car.
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Democrat internet mastermind Joe Trippi is starting a new website asking donors for their email addresses -- and to pledge $100 to the 2008 Democrat nominee. The catch is that all the money will go to the first Democrat candidate who pledges NOT to accept contributions of more than $100. I'm not holding my breath. Any candidate who takes this pledge will be so broke that literally -- "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised". But then again, I've been wrong before...
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The Center for a Just Society has published some terrific talking points concerning saving the life of Terri Schiavo. Any conservative who is going to be debating this issue ought to read them!
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Reagan's Revolution
 As you may know, I'm a huge fan of Lyn Nofziger. I like this picture from Craig Shirley's new book Reagan's Revolution. If you live in the DC area, you can meet Craig Shirley, the author, at an upcoming booksigning.
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Some Hispanic friends swear I look just like Spanish singer Christian Castro (I've heard Jakob Dylan, Ben Stiller, the guy from Office Space, DC Meteorologist Topper Shutt -- but this is new.) So what do you think? Can you tell the difference? 
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