I am just disturbed about the fact that he was thinking about me with women’s underwear on.

This may sound crazy to you: But it’s possible that we fundamentally disagree about the issues.

Whereas you read an objective and reasonable piece, I found Erickson’s work to be hackneyed and obsequious.

Whereas you say things like “Governor Jindal has chosen to sacrifice his life” and (Governor Jindal has) “the Gift” (with a capital G), I do not attribute any Messianic qualities to him. Frankly– and I don’t know how to put this any other way– I find some of your language a little creepy.

If I felt responsible for defending him and his role in this event, I would

a) Know my audience

b) Speak with an even temper (which means avoiding your inner Limbaugh).

c) Skip all of the hyperbole and go right to the facts.

Regardless, thank you for clearing up the fact that this was actually solely organized by RedState.com.

I wonder what Republicans would be saying if a Democratic governor held a DailyKos conference at their house.

By the way, classy people don’t make statements such as Mr. Erickson’s.

Sorry.

Signed,

The ridiculous, uninformed, shallow, slobbering dog who lacks sufficient credentials and who doesn’t love his State as much as he should,

Lamar

This was about the truth and my friends.

You started with an undeserved criticism of the Governor in your title. No one was snubbed nor was it ever anyone’s intention to do so and you have absolutely no proof to support your claim.

You claimed that Erick Erickson considered the people in Louisiana ignorant, when the ignorance is yours; Erick never claimed nor implied that. He is originally from LA and his family lives in Jackson, LA. Then you went on a tear to further discredit the man, and for what reason? I doubt an honest description will look favorable for you and will likely be avoided here.

You then attempted more mischaracterizations and unflattering assumptions of the Governor’s intentions for attending this meeting. It was certainly not to “recapitulate” his campaign and the only comment from the Governor about Obama came after a direct question by Ben Domenech to analyze the Obama campaign which never included a comparison of himself to Obama. The Governor’s comment was both thoughtful and respectful pointing out that Obama’s claims of non-partisanship had no example. It was Erickson that made the very accurate distinction between them and Erick simple went on to illustrate that on the subject of “change” Obama talks the talk, but Governor Jindal walks the walk.

Continuing YOUR attack on Erickson, you called his article “ridiculous” when in truth; it was both flattering and accurate. What is your problem with someone saying good things about our Governor? Again, an answer you will likely avoid.

Then, and like you accuse, in sycophant style you go pouting that Chad Rogers was not invited. So what?! What about the many dozens of other bloggers that were not invited? Who appointed the “Drudge clone” as the first pick to represent Louisiana bloggers and if Chad was really trying to be objective, why didn’t he call Erickson to actually get the facts? Hmmmm…….maybe you will be so bold as to ask him.

This was not some official convention or news conference and it was never touted as one. Even if it was, I don’t remember being asked to vote any site as my representative. Your whole argument of “numbers” is irrelevant using flawed logic and forgetting the intended “off-the-record” status of the meeting. You will likely enjoy the fact that when I emailed a link for the story to my friends, I admitted it was a “puff” piece simply to record the event. Had you read the article closely, you would have noticed my explanation that the meeting was not intended to be a news conference. The fact is, as I pointed out and you later ignored, REDSTATE.com organized this, Ben Domenech extended an invitation to those paying attention in Louisiana and OVER half the bloggers in the meeting were from Louisiana. Perhaps if people like you, looking like a slobbering unfed dog, had done the slightest bit of research BEFORE attacking the Governor you would not look so “ridiculous” as you do right now.

As a defender of helpless children and the American way of life, Erick IS a classy guy. I know, because unlike you, I have actually met the man. I am proud he is from Louisiana and I am proud that he is in the TOP 100 of the most influential conservatives in the United States.

With much greater credentials and a love for his state, and despite the relentless and undeserved attacks by uniformed and shallow people like you, Lamar White, Jr., Governor Jindal has chosen to sacrifice his life to serving the people of Louisiana instead of a certain and more prosperous career in the private sector away from unappreciative hacks bent on tearing him down rather than supporting his efforts.

Both of these men are my friend and while I encourage honest people to support their efforts, I will never hesitate to defend either of them when they are wrongfully disparaged by much lesser men like you and your ilk.

Even more important, if the people of Louisiana will recognize the Gift we have been given with Governor Bobby Jindal, as he works for a better Louisiana, if we give him an honest chance and the respect he deserves, our children will have a much better Louisiana than I did.

You could be a really nice guy, but you sometimes come across as overly combative.

It’s not necessary. We can attempt to speak to each other like adults.

That said, let’s be honest.

Your website receives an average of 88 unique visitors (189 returning visitors) a day. Chad Rogers’s website receives– literally– more than one hundred times that number.

The guy who runs RedState.com– which receives hundreds of thousands of visitors a day– writes about a bloggers roundtable with the Louisiana Governor, and many people take notice, including Chad Rogers. Chad says he was compelled to post about the issue because he was inundated with e-mails, and I’ll take his word.

By the way, according to your own statcounter, The Dead Pelican sends you a great deal of your total traffic.

Yet, for some reason, you believed this post to be about YOU and your website. In your first comment:

“Oh, and thanks for highlighting how much more important Louisiana Conservative.com really is.”

Well, sir, I am not one of the 88 people who read your site everyday. I did not link to your site. I hadn’t read your piece on meeting the governor. Like thousands of others, I first read the story on The Dead Pelican and Red State.

The issue here is not and has never been about you, your encounter, or your website.

I suggest you take this up with Mr. Erickson. He essentially created this story when he wrote, “I was among a number of bloggers invited to dinner at the Governor’s Mansion last week for a mostly off the record chat.”

And then, perhaps you should ask Chad Rogers why he felt compelled to write about this issue as well. He supports Jindal.

By the way, what do you mean by “first rights to the Governor?”

Strange phrasing… “first rights.”

As long as you disagree, you are right. NOT!

How very narrow of your thinking.

Since I was at that dinner with the Govenor, since I live here in Louisiana, and since there is absolutely no reason for ANYONE to think Chad has first rights to ANY meeting with the Govenor, YOU ARE WRONG

II don’t think bad of you for making a mistake, it is a human thing to do, but it is a serious character flaw to be unable to admit your mistakes and CONTINUE to insult those that have obviously proven you wrong.

To make futher unsubstantiated insults as some kind of defense for your mistakes moves to immaturity.

Waht commets on the Newsstar can you show that I made that I did not backup with FACTS? I challenge you to list one, but you don’t have much use for facts, do you?

Since you failed to produce your Sept. 07 comment where youclaim I implied you to be a liar, it would seem logical that what I did do was point out that your facts then were just as flawed as the ones you use here now and you were equally unable to accept the facts then as you are here now.

Just pointing out that this isn’t your first visit here. Welcome back.

I also haven’t forgotten some of the insipid comments you’ve left at the News Star and the Daily Kingfish.

Re: the headline.

I disagree.

Compare your hits (an average of 189 a day)

to

The hits received at The Dead Pelican

DEAD PELICAN STATS 04- 01 -08

9142 UNIQUE VISITORS YESTERDAY

214225 UNIQUE VISITORS THIS YEAR

And then perhaps you’ll see why Chad Rogers fielded a number of e-mails from people who wondered why he had not been invited to that roundtable. He was even compelled to write about it.

So, what about your comment: here:

“Deryl, this isn’t your first visit. You wrote in on September 27, 2007. You sorta kinda implied I was a liar, but that’s okay. ”

I never said it was my first visit HERE. Is this just ANOTHER one of your mistakes or not?

Please elaborate.

And what about your previous comment? Who is in error their Lamar?

I would also point out your incorrect headline to this thread.

I doubt that I “implied” anything. Given your free use of bad facts, as you have on this thread and the accuracy of mine, I was likely spot on.

Because I’m not.

Who is “THIS person” that you speak of?

Are you talking about “chukmaty?” I don’t know her/him.

Given Mitch is a part of the same “Good Old Boy” regime that has been destroying this state, I am sure you will agree.

Lamar,

Friend?…well,….we could try,…. but keep your stickers.

Obviously, the Governor has excellent taste in those he trusts and who served (supporter/servant) him in his campaign.
Even better you seem to finally understand how special he truly is, but don’t be jealous of me getting a picture with the Governor. He is a very gernerous guy and he will pose with you, too. Of course, if the LSP reads your blog, they might not let you into the Mansion,

Oh, yeah, great link. Those (racist?) folks crack me up. If I needed to use comments off the “buzz” to fill a space, I would sell my laptop.

Talk about self-important. How enlightening to find out that I am controlled by a single post made two weeks ago when today is my first ever visit. Talk about an ego.

Trust me,..THIS person is jealous. I am a bit fanatical with proof reading/editing my blog posts, unlike this hack, and you can be certain her importance is only self-generated.

It is telling, however, that she must have really liked the post, since she obviously read it at least twice. Very flattering.

Perhaps you could explain to her how handy a Thesaurus can be.