Meeting of the Minds?
I’m a little overdue with this post because I’ve been sick as a dog since last night and still feel like hell, but here I am now! I couldn’t just give this the 60-second half-assed treatment that I do to everything else I do here, after all. :wink:
Yesterday afternoon I had the immense pleasure of meeting my first fellow blogger in Real Life–The Gun Toting Liberal! (Where else would you expect to find a gun-toting liberal but Mobile, Alabama?)
Unfortunately, I had a doctor appointment so our meeting was only a couple of hours, but I truthfully could have spent the rest of the day with him and his brilliant wife! We met at a local bookstore for “coffee” (read: Diet Coke and cigarettes) and talked nonstop just like old friends. And yes, GTL is exactly like you’d expect–full of common sense, honest, respectful, and most of all, a delight to hang out with. I’ve got to say, if there were more people like him the world would be a FAR better place. (Dude, where’s your Party?)
If you haven’t ever read his blog, you need to, to restore your faith in humanity. GTL is a “bleeding heart” liberal on the social issues, but he’s smart enough to know what’s important (right now, the war) and smart enough to agree to disagree on certain (social) issues but still be able to discuss them honestly and respectfully. Those of you who read him know he’s on “our side” when it comes to the war/Gitmo/law enforcement, and that’s probably how you found him in the first place. To be sure, he’s become one of our own on the right because he’s one of the FEW in the blogosphere who is proof that not all liberals are batshi’ite insane. He’s the reason why I don’t even say “liberals suck,” but rather “moonbats/leftists suck.” Or whatever–you get my drift. Honestly, it’s people like him whose views really ARE what America is about, give or take a few minor issues. Anyone who captures his politics when running for office will run away with it. (Scary, in my mind…I want someone like ME to win elections! heeeheee)
Anyway, enough political stuff. What a great guy–we hit it off immediately. Evidence of his “bleeding heart”: when I was leaving, I grabbed his pack of cigarettes and lighter and absent-mindedly stuck it in my purse. He said, “Hey, ya trying to steal my cigarettes or what?” (Smartass, exactly as I am.) Today, when I finally made it to the computer, I got email from him, worried that I was offended or embarrassed by the remark because I hadn’t responded to his earlier email or anything (I’m sick, I told ya). Bleeding heart, indeed! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA
PLEASE, if I ever get offended by good-natured teasing or smartassed-ness (I know, not a word), just smack me. If there’s one thing I can appreciate, it’s being a smartass. :wink:
He wrote about it too, so go on over. It’s much better than my drivel, mainly because he makes me sound f’n super-fantastic awesome. (I’m great at first impressions, it’s when you get to really know me you find out that I actually am a pain in the ass. Maybe y’all have already kinda figured that out though.)
Anyway, the pièce de résistance (French tossed in there for his lefty friends)–quick, turn back now!!! Before it’s too late!!!
Quit laughing at me, dammit.
Speed of Thought says:
Round the Reader - Busy Edition
Happy Thursday!!
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"Timmer" White says:
Beth,
GREAT site! I came over after reading GTL’s raving comments on your pow-wow. I have to say, you come off as genuine and grounded as he said (and judging by your photos, Anne Coulter had better watch out! Ahem, sorry…;-).
I would love to join your blogroll, and am adding you to mine now. Keep up the GREAT work, and come visit me when you get a chance!
Timmer
” Righting America >>>> “
ilyka says:
He’s the reason why I don’t even say “liberals suck,” but rather “moonbats/leftists suck.”
Yeah, I’ve been trying to do likewise out of respect for the handful of left-leaners out there who can debate and discuss with respect, rather than just chanting “Bush lied, people died.”
He sounds like fun people. I haven’t read the blog before but I’ll check it out now.
And gosh–you are so teeny and slim! I’m jealous!
Sigmund, Carl and Alfred says:
Your post is a perfect example of why a ‘meeting of the minds doesn’t have to mean complete agreement on every issue.’
That you and the GTL can sit down, agree, disagree and finally agree to disagree is the best example of what political discourse at it’s best, should be.
Well done, Beth.
Now tell me what you took to make you feel better- I’m still at the run-over-by-a-truck stage.
Gun-Toting Liberal says:
Ahhhh, yer way too kind, Beth! It was an honor and a pleasure to meet you. Looking forward to chain-smokin’ with ya again sometime soon :wink:
William Teach says:
Great post, Beth. And, you’re right, there are some great liberals out there. I have several on my blogrolls, who I truly enjoy yapping with. Folks who aren’t part of the “Feelings “I Hate Bush” based community.” I may disagree with their politics, but I can respect them, vs the hate based folks, starting with the head loon, Kosbat.
Love the picture, meant in total seriousness.
The Orphan says:
I KNEW IT!~ I saw you at the BP station at the corner of Schillinger’s Road and Cottage Hill road a while back! DUUUUUH..
david
Common Sense Runs Wild says:
He Said, She Said
It’s not often that bloggers I “know” meet in person. It’s less often that it turns out well. Recently a meeting of minds went on between The Gun Toting Liberal and My Vast Right Wing Conspiracy. Who could have predicted…
Tran Sient says:
If it wasn’t for the libs, what would be the point in blogging?
Janette says:
YOU are a doll and HE is a gentleman! Glad to hear that you had a good conversation. I’ll try to tone down my flaming of liberals out of respect for the way he showed you some manners. From now on it’s “Leftists Suck!”, I promise.
Seriously, nice to see that ya’ll could have a decent conversation rather than resorting to stealing one another’s cigarette’s . . . uh, oh never mind.
jody says:
GTL has made me more creative too about my general blanket ‘liberals suck’ statement…because with guys like him, they don’t ALL suck…just most of them :wink:
Speed of Thought... says:
Gun-Toting Liberal says:
I was starting to grow a big chest… ego was starting to grow huge…
Then my wife said, “You look like a gap-toothed dork in that picture”.
Crash and BURN, smacked back down to Earth! LMFAO!
basil's blog says:
Headline News: 7/1/2005
Try one of these specials with your breakfast: Rachel (Red State Rant) is a neocon. Beth (MVRWC) met Gun-Toting Liberal. Gun-Toting Liberal met Beth. Iowahawk has the original version of the adaptation. WuzzaDem gets feedback. Blogs for Bush is a
basil says:
Well, I declare. Mobile seems to be the hub of many of my favorite blogs. Beth, GTL, Space Monkey …
How many others are there that I didn’t know about?
Oddybobo says:
I have to git me down to mobile to meet me some bloggers. Get well soon Beth!
Blogger Gatherings says:
Reasonable Opponents Meeting In Peace And Friendship
We need more of this!
Soldiers' Angel - Holly Aho says:
To all those in the blogosphere….
I’m getting jealous! Just finished reading a great post from Beth at My Vast Right-Wing Conspiracy, and then headed over to The Gun-Toting Liberal to read HIS post on the same topic. Basically they got to meet and talk shop, blogshop. Where are all th…
Darrell says:
GTL’s blog has become a regular read for me. He’s actually more of a “threat” to conservatives than the leftist nutcases are. Reason being, since he obviously has as much common sense as anyone and isn’t screaming for the president’s head served up on a Birkenstock, I am inclined to listen to all of his ideas and take them seriously. He could end up actually changing my mind on a few things… where as the leftist nutcases just strengthen my resolve.
MerryMadMonk says:
I really enjoyed both posts. I’ve been reading GTL for about as long as I’ve been reading you.
Now to get ya’ll on the ticket fer Guv’nah and Lt. Guv’nah. Which one for which? Why Beth as Guv’nah, of course. I mean I like GTL and all……..
Dash says:
GTL is one of my favorite reads. He calls himself a Liberal, but I find myself agreeing with him most of the time. It must be his common sense approach. Sounds like y’all had a great visit.
Speed of Thought... says:
Logan says:
Outstanding post. GTL sounds like a fine fellow, and I wish my Lib friends were more like him.(Most of my Lib friends are batshi’ite-type) Beth, you’re witty and engaging with your writing style. Both these blogs are going to my Favorites folder post-haste.
Steal the Bandwagon says:
Never Grow Old Edition
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Cotillion says:
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greg says:
GTL is truly one of the good guys… and one of the very few Liberal (notice the upper-case L) bloggers that honestly tries to play both ends of the field.
Soldiers' Angel - Holly Aho says:
Common Sense Runs Wild says:
Steal The Bandwagon says:
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