It may come as a shock, and I know it did to me, but I recently passed the four year anniversary (blogivresary if you will) of the Conservative Hideout. On February 11, 2009, I published The Piggly Wiggly and the Porkulus, and the Conservative Hideout was born. The site has evolved quite a bit since it’s inception, and I’d have to thank all of the contributors, commenters, readers, those on the blogroll, and those that have just dropped me a email to encourage me. It has meant a great deal to me, it will hopefully continue for the next four [...]
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We’re BAAAAACK!
In case anyone noticed, the site was down for a while. Obviously, it is back. Let’s just say that the hosting company saw that the server that hosted the CH 2.0 was having some problems. That would explain the frequent outages that wee plaguing he site over the last few days. So, the hosting folks migrated the site to another server and everything went kaput. Apparently, the DNS for the site got screwed up. However, the problem has been fixed, and the site seems to be working normally. So, thanks for your patience, and let me know if there are [...]
Hey! How Does a Blog Work?
I was recently asked-yesterday, in fact, about how this blog works. So, to unveil the “behind the scenes” world of blogging, I’ll go though some common questions, and how bloggers accomplish them. Q: Hey Matt, how come your blog posts things all day? Matt: Well, the more posts a blog has (in general) the more traffic (visits) it will receive. I personally make sure the posts are done at specific times, like 8 AM, noon and 5PM. Q: Why those times? Matt: I have a system for doing it. For one, the 8AM post catches traffic from readers before they go [...]
Site News: Taking bit of a Break
I have to admit that the sleep deprivation that I usually subject myself to has been taking a toll. That, and my day job requires a bit more of my attention. So, I’m going to at least slow down for a week or so to recharge my batteries, so to speak. I’ll still do some posting, and maybe some videos, but most of the content is going to be from the contributors. Basically, I’m toast, and I need to take a rest and recharge the old batteries. So, keep on stopping by for some good contributor posts, and I’ll [...]
Thanks a Ton: I’ve Been Blogging for Three Years!
Actually, the “blogaversary” was on Saturday. Three years ago then, Posted The Piggly Wiggly and the Porkulus, and the Conservative Hideout was drug, kicking and screaming, into the world. What do I say? I have a ton of people to thank, like Snarky Basterd, who inspired me to start blogging in the first place. Then, there have been all the contributors, like Don, the late Ken Minor, AG, Matthew, Marie, Jackie, Jason, A Conservative Teacher, Jim, John, Manhattan Infidel, and RHM. That’s just for starters: Pam Geller: Who took the time to link me, and actually responded to my emails when [...]
Site News: Political Scraps Gets a Makeover
For those of you that have been following our plots and and endeavors at the CH 2.0, you know that there has been a forum here for a long time. In fact, the forum came before the blog. A few weeks ago, John, Don, and I hatched a plot called “Political Scraps.” The concept is simple: have a place for everyone to debate with one important caveat-we would follow President Obama’s call for “Civil Discourse.” That, of course, would force all involved to stick with the facts, and that would make things rather interesting. While that plan seemed to be sound, the forum itself was [...]
Site News: Political Scraps
Some of you might remember that when I started the Conservative Hideout (almost three years ago), that it was a forum. The blog came later, as I wanted something to do until the forum took off (that and some prodding from Snarky Basterd). Little did I know at the time that the blog would become my main pursuit. So, the forum sat, mainly unused and forlorn. Then, a few weeks ago, John, from the Sentry Journal, had an idea. What if there were a place for actual debate to occur? Where leftists and Conservatives could actually discuss issues openly. Now [...]
You’ve Come to the Right Place!
Welcome to the new and improved CH.2.0! It’s supercharged! It slices! It dices! It makes julienne fries! It cleans all stains with zero effort! It makes all readers look like “Smiling Bob,” bulging with pride! It’s intellectual viagra, with a splash of meth! Well, it doesn’t do any of those things, but it is still a great place to keep up with all things Conservative. The move was necessary because the original blog, which will be around for another week or so, was having some database problems. So, I had to rebuild it from scratch. While is looks pretty much the same, it’s [...]
Site News: I'm Still Here
Hey all. I have family visiting this weekend, so posting will be light. I’ll have some contributor posts for today, and the Sunday Link post will be delayed, so enjoy the contributor posts, and later on Sunday, I’ll have our usual collecting of links. As for comments, I’ve had to end my prohibition against bringing work home. I have some projects at work that I simply cannot do during my day job hours. So, I’m trying to strike a balance between work and blog. Hopefully, I’ll have that better sorted out next week. Thanks for your patience, and for [...]
Site News: Comments and Leftist Spam
If you hadn’t noticed, I haven’t had as much time for making the rounds. Actually, I’m not even responding to many comments here. I do apologize for both, and want folks that comment here to know that I do read each and every one of them, and very much appreciate them. Let’s just say that life has thrown me some curve balls lately, and while everything is all right, I do have a lot to plan and think about. I’m trying to get posts up every day, and hit a few of the regular sites that visit here, so don’t [...]
So, I like, broke the blog and stuff…
When Don or John are going to post here, I always remind them, “don’t break the blog!” We all get a chuckle out of it. However, I failed to follow my own admonition. WordPress 3.2 came out today. I had backed up the databases this morning, and saved one of the backups with all the posts, tags, categories and the like. So, I figured I had my bases covered, and hit the update button. (insert Ka-Boom sound here.) Apparently, the Arras Theme does not like WordPress 3.2, and crashed the site, but good. The CH 2.0 had been on [...]
Site News: I brought some work home edition
Hey all. I don’t do it often, but I brought some work home. That means no rounds tonight, but if you like, you could hit RapidFire, and see all the (mostly) wholesome Conservative goodness that’s baked right in. That, and you can add it to your blogroll. Check it out, it’s meant to be a one-stop-shop for all of your Conservative Blogging needs. Ideas and suggestions are always welcome. For some reason, I’m in a good mood, even after bringing work home. There must be something wrong. Related posts: Site News: New Site Announcement Site News: A New Conservative [...]
Site News: A New Conservative Hideout Site
Every now and again, I get the urge to do something a little different. Last October, I introduced the Conservative Hideout Information Center. The problem was that the site didn’t work all that well, and it didn’t take off. So, I’ve been on a quest to make a site that a blogger can visit, and get most, if not all of the news and opinion of the day. I think I may be on to something now. Conservative Hideout Rapidfire is an aggregator. There are currently twelve blogs involved, many that are associated with the Resistance. This is what RapidFire does… 1. [...]
Site News: Some New Friends
As I’ve been looking over more and more Conservative Sites, I’ve added some to the Blogroll. Also, I’ve found a couple that have linked me, so I have reciprocated. Here are our new links: Ace of Spades HQ All American Blogger Another Black Conservative Cassie Fiano Five Ft Three Gun Toting, Bible Thumping, Bitter Americans Nonsensible Shoes Proud American Capitalist Robert Huckins Victim Sister Toldjah Western Hero I’ll have some links from all of these fine bloggers in the Sunday Link Post, so check them all out. If you link the Conservative Hideout, let me know. As long as you’re [...]
I'm Taking a Break
It’s been a very eventful last couple of months, and I’ve been very busy with the CH 2.0. But, I have to be honest, I’m exhausted, and there are a ton of unfinished projects around the house. So, I’m going to take a break for the rest of the week. I’ll publish some “classic” posts, and some contributor material. If anything major happens, or something catches my eye, I’ll post it. Otherwise, I’ll see you all for the Sunday Link post. Thanks for all of your visits and comments, and if you want, you can help me by hitting [...]
Site News: A New Friend, and Someone Moved
It’s good to have friends, and we have a new one here at the CH 2.0. jonapope, proprietor of Politically Corrected, has a great site, and I’ve added him to the blogroll. Check his place out. Here are some of his recent posts. Great Democrat Ideas! On Second Though Maybe We Should KSM at Gitmo Tuesday’s Real Political Cartoon Monday’s Political Cartoon Also, Da Tech Guy has entered the world of self-hosted WordPress in grand fashion. Here are some of his recent posts. The Two Wisconsin post election questions: 0-4 If this keeps up I’ll have to sue the Red [...]
Site News: New Friends, New Links
Thanks, as alway, to the regulars for making this a regular stop. There is a new friend to discuss, and link, as well as some other blogs that you might find interesting. Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion: Run by the wise and well written William A. Jacobson, Legal Insurrection is a great stop for all things Conservative. I’d invite you to check it out, and I thank him for adding the CH 2.0. Da Tech Guy: This is a most excellent site. Da Tech Guy covers it all, and does it very well. Perhaps he’ll add the Ch 2.0?? Instapundit: Glenn Reynolds is prolific, thorough, and his [...]
It's been two years??
Why yes, yes it has. In my rush through last week, I missed my own Blog anniversary. On Febuary 11, 2009, I posted The Piggly Wiggly and the Porkulus, and the Conservative Hideout was born. It was on a free host with crappy capabilities, but it was mine, and I wrote my guts out. Snarky Basterd was my only reader, but others eventually joined. We’ve seen a lot of history in the last two years. Much of it unfortunate, and it will require a titanic effort to undo. However, we’ve also seen the start of the Tea Party Movement. We’ve [...]
A Special Thanks to Supporters
Things have been good for the CH 2.0 as of late. That is due to the support of the readers, who make this site a regular stop, and take the time to drop a comment. Also, we have people that faithfully link here, which brings in traffic, but more importantly, helps spread the word about our ideas. Along those lines, The Other McCain published a post about our resource post, Resource Links: Tucson Shooting Propaganda vs. the Truth. That deserves massive thanks, along the lines of Obama bowing to a foreign leader (except that in this case, it is warranted). [...]
Site News: New Contributor and Important News for Bloggers -1000th Post Update!
I hope that everyone found the resource post useful. Feel free to share it. It will stay stickied at the top for a few days. If you have changes or other sources, feel free to drop them in the comment section for that post. We have a new contributor, Right Hand Man. Formerly of The Current, and currently writing at the Sentry Journal, RHM has an outstanding grasp of Constitutional principals, and I think you will find his posts well written and thought provoking. So, give him a welcome, and keep on reading. You might have noticed that I haven’t [...]
Site News: New Friends, and Featured Bloggers
It’s been an exciting week at the Conservative Hideout. The response to the Useful Idiot of the Year has been beyond expectations, so thanks to all of you. I have added some folks to the blogroll: Woodsterman: He goes under the category, “Why has it taken me so long to add him?” I’ve enjoyed his blog for a while, and we both comment at many of the same places, so it only makes sense to add him. THE ASTUTE BLOGGERS: Because they’re so gosh darn astute! The Big Feed: Not only is this one of Snarky’s other haunts, it’s an [...]
Site News: A New Conservative Blog
I’m pleased to announce the launch of a new Conservative blog, the Sentry Journal. Run by John and Right Hand Man, formerly of The Current, the Sentry Journal carries on their work. They are being joined by Colin, of Fleece Me, and yours truly. We obviously have high hopes for this new site, so kindly update your blogrolls to reflect the changes. We are also making Sentry Journal the Featured Blog of the week. In other news, I recently discovered the ChillGuy33, the proprietor of Porcupine Rim, also has a Climate Blog, Global Warming: A Worn Out Hoax. I’m adding [...]
Site News: A new Contributor, Good Friends, and Rule 5
I have some good news to announce: Jim, from Conservative on Fire, is joining us as a Contributor. He’s has some life experiences that make him a compelling writer. We’ll be seeing some content from him soon, so welcome him warmly. The Daley Gator included me in his recent post, Doug’s list of must read blogs! That brought me some much need traffic, so I cannot thank him enough. He gets the Featured Blogger spot in the sidebar. Thanks again Doug! The Conservative Hideout does have Rule 5, and it can be found at the Information Center. This weeks Rule 5 [...]
The Passing of a Friend
It’s with great surprise and sadness that I have to report that our friend and contributor, Ken Minor, has passed away. Since Ken did not post very frequently, I usually looked over at his place On Saturdays to check for the Sunday Link Post, so, I didn’t find this sad news until tonight. His son posted at One Conservative Estimate earlier in the week, so I can think of nothing better than to re-publish what his son posted. Tuesday, November 30, 2010 In Honor of My Dad, Ken Minor Dear friends, My name is Bryan Minor, I am the youngest [...]
Site News: Featured Blogger of the Week
Well folks, we have what looks to be a busy news week to cover. The NORKS are being…well, NORKS. Wikileaks is leaking again. The Iranians have some shiny new missiles that can reach Moscow and Berlin-all ready for the nukes they’re trying to build. The lame ducks are still quacking. Yes, it’s going to be a banner week. I had an awesome surprise today. After working late, and getting home, I checked the tracker, and saw a lot of traffic from The Other McCain. I went over there, thinking that I was linked. I then saw that I was beyond [...]
Site News: New Friends, and Featured Blogger of the Week
It was a busy week at the CH 2.0. Between family, work, and blog, there was a ton to do. Here are some of the highlights…. We were added by Atlas Shrugs, and The Other McCain. Thanks to them both. I’ve added some other new sites as well, Fleece Me, Spellchek, Conservatives on Fire, and NoOneOfAnyImport. Check out these great bloggers. I’ve eliminated most of the useless, and I mean USELESS, advertising at the bottom of the main page. Instead, I’ve added some feeds from sites I visit regularly. For the sake of convenience, I’ve added a Amazon Store. The [...]
Site News: Featured Blogger of the Week
Well, another week has come and gone, and it’s time to decide the Featured Blogger of the Week. This week’s decision is even more complicated as usual. With my “blogcation,” and the launch of the Conservative Hideout Information Center, I’ve received assistance from many of my blogging friends. As such, I have to go with the people that have given me feedback and guidance on the launch of the new site. So, the winners are: John, at The Current. BTW, John celebrated his first year of blogging on Sunday, so stop by and read some of the great stuff at [...]
Site News: New Site Announcement
When I took my blogcation, I had a few tasks in mind. Among them was to address a need. Blogging is hard work. Collecting information, doing research, and finding sources- it’s all time consuming. Well, what if there was a site where you get get most, if not all of it, in one place? That was the primary “mission” of my blogcation. Here is the result: Conservative Hideout Information Center It’s still a work in progress, but here’s what is there so far: RSS feeds from major News, Conservative and Liberal webstites, all convenieitly placed in the sidebars on each [...]
Site News, and New Stuff
It’s been a tough election season, and so many of us have over-worked ourselves. You know who you are; you’re the overworked, overextended, and sleep deprived. I am one such person. Let’s face it, we have a limited amount of time. Most of us have day jobs, most have spouses and children, and there isn’t enough time in the day to do it all. I tried, I ought to know. So, here I sit; tired, sick as a dog, and sleep deprived. I have some things I want to do here at the CH 2.0. But at the pace I’m [...]
Site News: Featured Blogger of the Week
I was in a bit of a bind this week. I could not decide who to make Featured Blogger of the Week. One the one hand, we have the Frugal Cafe Blog Zone. The proprietor there, Vickie McClure Davidson, has faithfully and repeatedly linked my posts about the Progressive States Network, as well as our coverage of rampant voter fraud. For helping spread the word, and consistently hammering Rule 2 of “How to get a million hits on your blog in less than a year,” she cannot be ignored. On the other hand, we have Reaganite Republican. RR has been [...]
Featured Blogger of the Week
I missed doing Featured Blogger of the Week last time, life has been even more hectic than usual lately. However, when I saw that Snarky posted some of his patented snark this past week, I was reminded of the need to recognize him. Snarky introduced me to blogging. He was my first, and oftentimes, my only commenter. Many times, he gave me advise and guidance that led me to knowing some of the regulars here. His contributions to the Conservative Hideout go beyond the posts that he has here. He has been a great supporter from day one, and I am proud [...]
Featured Blogger of the Week: The Classic Liberal
There are bloggers with which you automatically agree. And that’s a great thing. You end up emailing, chatting, and you do battle with trolls. It’s one of the things that make the blogging experience worthwhile. We end up meeting people from all over the country, and exchange ideas and news. It makes to long hours we put into this endeavor more tolerable. In the end, it’s about people. There are, however, others. They are on your side. They do support you, but they also challenge you. They make you think. They force you to defend your assumptions, and long [...]
Site News: Featured Blogger of the Week
When I consider who to select as Featured Blogger of the Week, I think of people that have supported the CH 2.0. There is a long list of those people, so it is never an easy process. For this week, I’m choosing LD Jackson of Political Realities. LD is a faithful commenter, has a great blog himself, and has contacted me many times via email to discuss a variety of issues. He is a fantastic writer, and your blogroll is incomplete unless you have included him. Check out his place, and you will see why he is the FBOTW. Related [...]
Site News: Contributors, Links, Featured Blogger of the Week, and Useful Idiot of the Month
As usual, the evolution of the CH 2.0 continues. If you haven’t noticed, we have a new contributor, Jason Hammond. Jason’s usual gig is at Free or Bound, so give his place a look. The blogroll is growing, growing, growing. Every now and again, I have to remove a dead link or two, but all in all, there are more and more folks linking here. For that, I say thanks. Also, I have added some important links, such as the Other McCain, the Other McCain, and did I mention the Other McCain? Am I schmoozing? You bet your sweet hiney [...]
Site News: Blog Roll,Useful Idiot of the Month, and Thanks
I’ve been making some changes to the site as of late. One concentration has been to improve the load speed. So there are less images, and most of the advertising is concentrated on the main page. (let’s face it, I am, after all, a free-market capitalist!) Another concern is how to take care of the people that link here. The blog roll, believe it or not, was actually slowing the site down. So, I have moved the blogroll to it’s own page, and added another feed-read blogroll for all other pages. It looks cleaner, and demands less system resources. As for the Useful [...]
A New Member, and Father’s Day Linkage
I’m pleased to announce another new member of the CH 2.0 Team. Manhattan Infidel, known for his love of the Yankees and Koreans with letter openers, has graced us by accepting my offer to join our humble Internet abode. Look for his posts, and check him out at the Manhattan Infidel. Father’s Day Linkage MNRobot has a message from one of the founding fathers. Swampie wished everyone over at Nuke’s place a happy Father’s Day. King Shamus is talking about fatherhood in the culture wars. Harrison points out that we fathers are pretty important. Steve at MCT updates us to [...]
Anarchists WIN!
Of course, the only thing they can win; other than damage totals from vandalism, is the Useful Idiot of the Month Award for April 2010! That group of tantruming children threatened to disrupt the tax day Tea Parties, but failed to show. Congratulations! You deserved it. As usual, if you’d like to add someone to the poll, feel free to drop a comment. How about some links for the night? The Robot is having some independent thoughts…and good ones too. That rascal! Steve, from America’s Watchtower, is discussing that the Dems don’t want us getting “distracted” by the realities of [...]
We Have A Winner!
I was a bit surprised, but the Coffee Parties won the Useful Idiot of the Month Award for March! They peaked early in the month, and with ObamaCare passing, I figured someone else would have taken the prize, but congratulations Coffee Parties, you earned it! Well, then, who should we add for the April Poll? I’ll get Bart Stupak up there. We’ll see how all of his earmarks go. But who else deserves to be eligible? Drop a comment, and we’ll get the April Poll up! Related posts: And the Winner is… We Have a Winner! And the Winner is…. [...]
Thanks!
A year ago today, I posted The Piggly Wiggly and the Porkulus, and the Conservative Hideout was born. Well, actually, wretched gasping and screaming into the world. It’s been a year, and 384 posts later, and we’re still here. Blogging doesn’t happen in a vacuum, so some people deserve some credit for this place being here. Dr. Dave/Snarky Basterd was my first commenter, and long-time friend, who was a big encouragement, especially when I had no idea what I was doing. Josh at the Conservative Beacon was a big help, and he even re-published my infamous (?) Easter Bunny post. [...]
We Have a Winner!
Introducing your Useful Idiot of the Month for November 2009… The envelope please… Why, it’s Nancy Pelosi!!!! That’s right, you, the CH2.0 readers, have chosen the Wicked Witch of San Fran Freako, Nancy Pelosi (yet again) as the Useful Idiot of the month. In honor of her win for being fail, here is a short pictorial presentation. Congratulations Nancy, you most definitely earned it! BTW, THIS MONTH, WE VOTE FOR USEFUL IDIOT OF THE YEAR. SUGGEST ADDITIONAL CANDIDATES NOW!!!!! Related posts: Surprise! The Winner is… We Have a Winner And the Winner is…. And the Winner is…. We Have a [...]
My First Hit From DHS, I Think
I was checking the activity log for the site when I came upon this… Also, the browser, “Rippers 0,” is odd. A quick use of Google indicates that it is a tool to download entire websites. While I haven’t gotten the attention that Dr. Dave has recieved, I guess I’m officially a DANGEROUS TERRORIST now? Related posts: New Nominee for Useful Idiot of the Month A Party to Remember I'm SO Proud!! And the Winner is… Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.
This and That
The Conservative Beacon has posted my article on Cap and Trade Explained. Please visit and spread some love to Josh at the Beacon. You might also want to check out his post on the media reporting on whacko jacko rather that covering the messiah’s shenanigans with the Rushkies. Also, if you haven’t already, check out the Draking Point. His cartoons regularly appear in my sidebar. New post coming soon. No related posts.
Attention WordPress.com Bloggers
There are a few WordPress.com bloggers that I frequent. There are several of them, like Conservatives on Fire, and America’s Watchtower, on which I post regular comments. However, for the past few days, anytime I try to comment, I get a message indicating that my email account is associated with a WordPress.com account, and that I need to sign in to my account to post a comment. That email address is associated with an existing WordPress.com account, please log in to use it. The problem is this… I don’t have a WordPress .com account. I never have, and even when [...]