It’s a little corny, I know, but for those who want to “live-comment” Connected Coast to Coast, the thread is open. If you don’t have cable (or a TV), that’s OK. You may live-comment, too.
Critique our performances, if you like. All I ask is that you keep this in mind: It’s my first time! 
Update (6:38 p.m.): I did it! 
Thank you so much for commenting and/or watching the show. You know something? I wasn’t really nervous. The waiting was the worst part. I’ve always felt that the anticipation of a thing was worse than the thing itself. Unless you’re going to the guillotine (I suppose!).
When I first got there, someone’s entourage was in the Green Room. They all looked so professional, and I felt and looked like a blogger. So I put my stuff down and went into makeup. The woman who fixed my face was very good. I looked a little strange to myself because I don’t wear heavy makeup. I haven’t seen myself on video yet. I may watch later tonight.
After makeup, I paced and sat, paced and sat for a good 30 minutes. Then it was time. They brought me to the studio, which is made to look like a small den or home library. The producer set me up with the microphone and earpiece, and I waited for another 15 minutes. Then I heard the word “bloggers.” This is it!
If I looked relaxed, it was because I was relaxed. I think they designed the room for that purpose. There are lights in your face, but everything else is dark. The room was soundproofed, so it was very quiet. I talked to God while I was in the Green Room, and I was thinking of him as I sat in that chair, knowing he was with me.
Political Teen has the video!
7:00 p.m.: Just finished talking to my mother. She was still at work. She said she went into the TV lounge and thought she had missed me. She sat down on the couch (chair?) with a few coworkers, and all of a sudden she heard my name and saw my face. She’s a private surgical technician for a group of OBGYNs, and doctors and nurses were gathered around watching and shooshing each other and asking questions. It was so good to hear her excited about what I’m doing. At one point she went out into the hall to gather more people, then her coworkers went to gather even more people. They all got an earful of my life story! “My daugher’s on TV.”
7:13 p.m.: I just saw myself. Not bad, not bad. Next time, fewer “Ahs,” less blinking, but overall, not too shabby for the first time. My mother said I didn’t look nervous at all. She said she felt like I was having a normal conversation with only herself in the room.
7:55 p.m.: I’m glad it’s over, but it’s an experience I look forward to repeating. Time to relax…
Check her out
Ok, everyone. Check out my conservative buddy La Shawn Barber. She’ll be on MSNBC’s Connected Coast to Coast tonight at around 5:20. So, tune it at 5:15 just in case.
Trackback by Down with Absolutes! — 03.02.05 @ 4:13 pm
Count me in, If I get home in time from work
Comment by PajamaHadin — 03.02.05 @ 4:26 pm
I am ready
Comment by Renee — 03.02.05 @ 4:33 pm
I’m here too - about an hour to go…
Comment by Stacy L. Harp — 03.02.05 @ 4:40 pm
Ten minutes to go….can’t wait…the VCR is running….
Comment by Stacy L. Harp — 03.02.05 @ 5:10 pm
Ron just asked us to email the show….I might just do that and ask them to replace Ron
and put on La Shawn instead…
Comment by Stacy L. Harp — 03.02.05 @ 5:12 pm
Good idea Stacy
Comment by Renee — 03.02.05 @ 5:15 pm
5 long minutes to go….
Comment by Stacy L. Harp — 03.02.05 @ 5:15 pm
I am wearing a lot of makeup…
Comment by La Shawn — 03.02.05 @ 5:16 pm
5 minutes to go. I hope La Shawn doesn’t get bumped for this discussion of Homegrown Terror.
Comment by Nate — 03.02.05 @ 5:17 pm
Father give LaShawn peace and grace, use her mightily and bring lots of people to her site as a result of this…
Comment by Stacy L. Harp — 03.02.05 @ 5:18 pm
They always put lots of make up on you. I hated that. Very uncomfortable for a guy - unless you’re an actor and used to it.. Although one time, I didn’t have to wear any.
Comment by PajamaHadin — 03.02.05 @ 5:19 pm
Yeah, I was thinking the same thing…
Now they are making this big deal about it. It happens everyday (and believe I am really sad and disgusted by the murders of the Judges’ family) but if we don’t play hard ball with the others who commit these same crimes… why do we need “special” protections even being discussed just because someone is a judge? There they go…over reacting with a bandaid fix and not looking at killing the weed (problem) at the root.
Comment by Renee — 03.02.05 @ 5:20 pm
Almost time. I am so excited for La Shawn
Comment by Renee — 03.02.05 @ 5:21 pm
LOL…the way Monica ended that segment I thought she was going to introduce the bloggers as terrorists….
Comment by Stacy L. Harp — 03.02.05 @ 5:21 pm
LOL
I thought that too Stacy.
Comment by Renee — 03.02.05 @ 5:22 pm
Nice to know I’m not imagining that!
Comment by Stacy L. Harp — 03.02.05 @ 5:23 pm
Maybe that’s the idea
A not so subtle lead-in
Comment by PajamaHadin — 03.02.05 @ 5:23 pm
And speaking of homegrown terrorists . . . . let’s talk to some bloggers.
Comment by PajamaHadin — 03.02.05 @ 5:24 pm
True, you know how these so called “real journalist” feel about bloggers
Comment by Renee — 03.02.05 @ 5:25 pm
Ah, segue via cyber terror
Comment by PajamaHadin — 03.02.05 @ 5:25 pm
Still waiting to go on.
Comment by La Shawn — 03.02.05 @ 5:25 pm
Oh, no! Is La Shawn here to distinguish bloggers from internet terrorists?!?
Comment by Nate — 03.02.05 @ 5:25 pm
HEY! When they gonna get rid of this Brian guy? I have to go to school soon and want to see LaShawn…..
Comment by Stacy L. Harp — 03.02.05 @ 5:25 pm
ROFL
Comment by Renee — 03.02.05 @ 5:26 pm
This is getting really old…blah, blah….
Comment by Renee — 03.02.05 @ 5:26 pm
Hey, maybe I’ll be late to school….yeah :)…that’s what I’ll do….
Comment by Stacy L. Harp — 03.02.05 @ 5:26 pm
Oooo, I just love that real journalistic style of Ron Jr.
Comment by Renee — 03.02.05 @ 5:27 pm
OH, the guy is a chicken and won’t give the website…cluck cluck cluck….
Comment by Stacy L. Harp — 03.02.05 @ 5:27 pm
From Homegrown Terror to Cyber Terror to La Shawn Barber. What is this?
Comment by Nate — 03.02.05 @ 5:27 pm
I can’t stand Ron…augh…I wouldn’t even watch this show if it wasnt’ for LaShawn…she rocks…
Comment by Stacy L. Harp — 03.02.05 @ 5:28 pm
So . . . . when are they going to do this?
Comment by PajamaHadin — 03.02.05 @ 5:28 pm
I thought that she said 5:35 at first?
Comment by Ian — 03.02.05 @ 5:29 pm
Headed into a meeting won’t get to see it
Comment by Nate — 03.02.05 @ 5:29 pm
Maybe…
I think we are just tired of how they drug that last segment out with no new information and repetative questions
Comment by Renee — 03.02.05 @ 5:30 pm
Is she going to be on soon? I am anxiously waiting.
Comment by Laura — 03.02.05 @ 5:30 pm
PajamaMamma detects intentional inuendo in the segue as well.
Comment by PajamaHadin — 03.02.05 @ 5:30 pm
Pajama you are killing me
Comment by Renee — 03.02.05 @ 5:30 pm
Sorry to hear that, Nate
Comment by PajamaHadin — 03.02.05 @ 5:31 pm
Maybe after the break?
Comment by Andy — 03.02.05 @ 5:31 pm
I’m here for you LaShawn - you’re one of the few reasons that could make me put up with Ron Reagan.
Comment by Kathy — 03.02.05 @ 5:31 pm
tick .. tock … tick … tock
Comment by Reporterette — 03.02.05 @ 5:32 pm
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Comment by Stacy L. Harp — 03.02.05 @ 5:32 pm
This is strange…
going from all this time on terrorism…
to conservative blogger?????
Hmmmmmm
Comment by Renee — 03.02.05 @ 5:33 pm
Tacit acknowledgement by Monica that Bush is taking the fight to the terrorist by going to Iraq in response to Ron’s question as to why no terror strikes in the US since 9-11
Comment by Andy — 03.02.05 @ 5:34 pm
I’ve got to leave in about 15 minutes……
Comment by Stacy L. Harp — 03.02.05 @ 5:34 pm
are they talking to you in your IFB LaShawn?
Comment by Reporterette — 03.02.05 @ 5:34 pm
Good point Andy.
Comment by Renee — 03.02.05 @ 5:34 pm
I hope you get to catch it Stacy….
I am on the MSMBC site telling them to get a move on now.
Comment by Renee — 03.02.05 @ 5:35 pm
I am in the chair!
Comment by La Shawn — 03.02.05 @ 5:36 pm
Wooo Hoooo
Comment by Renee — 03.02.05 @ 5:36 pm
I think they’re gonna drop the segment.
They’re running out of time.
Comment by PajamaHadin — 03.02.05 @ 5:37 pm
double woo hoo!
Comment by Reporterette — 03.02.05 @ 5:37 pm
I hope not…
they are wasting so much time (and hot air on this one issue).
Hello…knock, knock producers…you guys are the only ones who are clueless on this
Comment by Renee — 03.02.05 @ 5:38 pm
Sitting by. Funny how other stories become less important when waiting on the Queen to take the stage
Comment by Andy — 03.02.05 @ 5:38 pm
Great to hear!
Comment by PajamaHadin — 03.02.05 @ 5:38 pm
Cool to have this open chat thread where you can chime in La Shawn. Very cool indeed.
Comment by PajamaHadin — 03.02.05 @ 5:39 pm
WOOOOHOOOOO
Comment by Renee — 03.02.05 @ 5:39 pm
finally!!!
Comment by Reporterette — 03.02.05 @ 5:39 pm
Okay, I’m still here….yeah…they are leaving it now!
Yeah La Shawn is next
Comment by Stacy L. Harp — 03.02.05 @ 5:39 pm
I’m actually nervous!
Comment by Stacy L. Harp — 03.02.05 @ 5:40 pm
Hey Pajama…
Terorist and Women Bloggers…
there ya have it LOL
Comment by Renee — 03.02.05 @ 5:40 pm
Yeah!!! Guess it’s coming up.
Remember, La Shawn. Just think of it as talking to your blog readers and friends. You’ll do great.
Comment by PajamaHadin — 03.02.05 @ 5:40 pm
Reminds me of a book, entitled, “Women, Fire and Other Dangerous Things”.
Really, that’s a real title.
Comment by PajamaHadin — 03.02.05 @ 5:41 pm
Tooo funny Pajama…
La Shawn I just said another prayer for you.
Comment by Renee — 03.02.05 @ 5:42 pm
Look at the camera and smile!
And 5, 4, (counts down remaining #s with fingers)
Comment by Andy — 03.02.05 @ 5:43 pm
Been waiting since 5:00!!
Comment by Hube — 03.02.05 @ 5:43 pm
I said a prayer for you too.
Comment by PajamaHadin — 03.02.05 @ 5:43 pm
here it comes!
Comment by Reporterette — 03.02.05 @ 5:43 pm
There’s our girl
Comment by Renee — 03.02.05 @ 5:44 pm
There she is!! You look great!!
Comment by Hube — 03.02.05 @ 5:44 pm
Hey I met her at CPAC with LaShawn. She’s cool.
Comment by PajamaHadin — 03.02.05 @ 5:44 pm
yes!!!!!! woo hoo!!
Comment by Reporterette — 03.02.05 @ 5:44 pm
These two hosts stink big time
Comment by Renee — 03.02.05 @ 5:44 pm
All I have to say is…Woohoo!
lol
Comment by Laura — 03.02.05 @ 5:44 pm
You look a lot more relaxed than that other woman!
Comment by Hube — 03.02.05 @ 5:44 pm
DOH! Wrong name there for a sec!
Comment by Hube — 03.02.05 @ 5:45 pm
Robin Burke, that is.
La Shawn looks good. Very calm. Very articulate.
Comment by PajamaHadin — 03.02.05 @ 5:45 pm
good pace lashawn
Comment by Reporterette — 03.02.05 @ 5:45 pm
No Wonkette Yippee Kai yea
Comment by Andy — 03.02.05 @ 5:46 pm
Robin’s doing a great job too.
Comment by PajamaHadin — 03.02.05 @ 5:46 pm
La Shawn does look great.
Comment by Renee — 03.02.05 @ 5:46 pm
LaShawn - you are so giving this group a dose of class.
Comment by Kathy — 03.02.05 @ 5:46 pm
ranked high!! there ya go lasahwn … good comeback
Comment by Reporterette — 03.02.05 @ 5:46 pm
Cool
You go girl:)
Comment by Renee — 03.02.05 @ 5:46 pm
Wow Lashawn, pictures don’t do you justice…you are beautiful!
Comment by Laura — 03.02.05 @ 5:47 pm
This is great
Comment by Renee — 03.02.05 @ 5:48 pm
Now they are on to Dean lol
Comment by Laura — 03.02.05 @ 5:48 pm
Laura — I said that same thing before! We need more La Shawn LIVE!
Comment by Hube — 03.02.05 @ 5:48 pm
Howard Dean is “Blog fader”, good way to put it.
Comment by PajamaHadin — 03.02.05 @ 5:48 pm
This was so GREAT!!!!
Comment by Renee — 03.02.05 @ 5:49 pm
good job girl!
Comment by Reporterette — 03.02.05 @ 5:49 pm
Anyone ever check out that WindsOfChange.com site?
Comment by Laura — 03.02.05 @ 5:49 pm
Yeah that was great….YOU did great girlfriend!
Comment by Stacy L. Harp — 03.02.05 @ 5:49 pm
She did great. She’s a natural.
Comment by PajamaHadin — 03.02.05 @ 5:49 pm
Woo-hoo! GREAT job, LB! Way to nail Dean in your closer!
Comment by Hube — 03.02.05 @ 5:49 pm
Okay friends, I need to leave now, but I want to hear about this later!
Blessings La Shawn..nice to hear your voice!
Comment by Stacy L. Harp — 03.02.05 @ 5:50 pm
great job!
Comment by greek — 03.02.05 @ 5:50 pm
I’m watching her as I blog. She’s doing great. I don’t like labels and categories; she’s just a very intelligent conservative. Man, woman, black, white she’s smart and trying to solve problems not create controversy for controversy sake.
I found this site because of the show, but will be back often to check her out.
Comment by Jeff — 03.02.05 @ 5:51 pm
I caught the last couple of minutes. Nicely done. I predict you’ll be getting lots of calls to appear in the future.
Comment by capitano — 03.02.05 @ 5:51 pm
Hube, Lashawn is definitely one classy lady.
You were wonderful Lashawn! Smart, confident and engagingly funny. I loved how you kept eye contact with the camera and didn’t falter.
Comment by Laura — 03.02.05 @ 5:51 pm
WOW! Very well done. For some reason I imagined your voice as more softer.
Now, everytime I read you I’ll hear that wonderful, STRONG voice.
I love it!
Comment by Steven J. Kelso Sr. — 03.02.05 @ 5:52 pm
Wow. Great job, LaShawn. I just couldn’t help breaking into a smile when you came on the the show.
I thought you did really well. I didn’t think you looked too nervous at all, but you actually seem to get even more relaxed as the segment progressed. Definitely first class “talking head” material.
Comment by Richard K — 03.02.05 @ 5:52 pm
Good showing LaShawn. I’ll be expecting to see you on more often. Interesting to hear the inaudibles in the background in reaction to your comments about women blogging & Dean. Indicates to me that you’re interesting fodder for the tube.
Comment by Andy — 03.02.05 @ 5:52 pm
You look different “in person”, just like Michelle Malkin. Like Laura said, pictures don’t do you justice.
Comment by Jade — 03.02.05 @ 5:52 pm
She acted like she’s been on camera for years. I agree, Lashawn, you are a natural!
Comment by Laura — 03.02.05 @ 5:53 pm
Great Job!!
Comment by Ray Phelps — 03.02.05 @ 5:53 pm
Yeah did aneyone hear the snicker when she made the Dean comment (about what he said about hotel staf)?
That was funny
Comment by Renee — 03.02.05 @ 5:54 pm
Jade, she’s stunning. She seemed to be even more relaxed than Robin Burke.
Comment by Laura — 03.02.05 @ 5:55 pm
Renee, I didn’t catch it, please describe.
Comment by Laura — 03.02.05 @ 5:56 pm
You Rocked!!
For being a “rookie”, you were most impressive; further, you handled the political questions with great aplomb. Your aside re: your faith was perfect.
Well done, LaShawn!
Grace and peace,
Jim
Comment by Jim Shawley — 03.02.05 @ 5:57 pm
When La Shawn mentioned Dean’s comment from a week or so ago … it sounded like Ron Jr. snickered…
when she called Dean blog fodder you could hear them snickering again in the background…
I take it they are not exactly used to someone calling out one of their own:-)
Comment by Renee — 03.02.05 @ 5:58 pm
Renee, fine by me if the donks don’t get it, that Dean makes for hilarious fodder by always “sticking his foot in it”. Snicker, snicker. Actually I thought it came from Ron and I also thought Monica did good in response to La Shawn.
La Shawn, I can only imagine the day when Chris Matthews gets you on his show to do a Malkin on you, probably sooner than later. When you do, just remember he’s a bloviating & raving idiot and you’ll out-class him by a country mile
Comment by Andy — 03.02.05 @ 5:59 pm
La Shawn you were awesome. Thanks for leaving the live blogging open for us.
Comment by Renee — 03.02.05 @ 5:59 pm
Did anyone get a MPEG recording?
Comment by Andy — 03.02.05 @ 6:00 pm
I thought it was Ron also Andy…
which made it all the more funny for me.
He…an admitted atheist and La Shawn stuck it to him
Comment by Renee — 03.02.05 @ 6:01 pm
La Shawn, You looked great. Beautiful smile, expressive eyes, great voice–expressive and easy to listen to. You’re a natural for TV. Someone should hire you to host a show. I’m delighted to have finally seen you in action. You did yourself proud.
Comment by Evon Bachaus — 03.02.05 @ 6:01 pm
Gotta tend to my blog now finishing up my defense of Laura Bush against some comments by Michelle Malkin’s “Gang Land” post.
If you read this, La Shawn, I’d really like to hear your thoughts on it.
Comment by PajamaHadin — 03.02.05 @ 6:02 pm
Gotta run now and attend to my own Blog. I’m sure La Shawn will receive invites for more TV appearances in the near future from other networks.
Comment by PajamaHadin — 03.02.05 @ 6:07 pm
Well, I have to wait to get home to watch it on the TiVo.
At least I know what to listen for
Comment by SCSIwuzzy — 03.02.05 @ 6:10 pm
Not only is she a very well sounding, educated person but she also is very beautiful. For her first time on tv she hit a homerun for sure. Can you say would make a good talk show host herself.
Comment by charles — 03.02.05 @ 6:25 pm
I agree Charles…
I don’t watch Ron and Maureen at all (very lack luster and shallow). La Shawn would make a great replacement
Comment by Renee — 03.02.05 @ 6:28 pm
First Michelle Malkin co-hosts “Hannity and Colmes”, now LaShawn Barber lights up the airwaves…
This is a good thing goin’ on!
(Can Ambra Nykol be far behind?)
Comment by Mark La Roi — 03.02.05 @ 6:31 pm
Any one know where I can find video footage? I forgot to watch.
Comment by Samantha — 03.02.05 @ 6:43 pm
LaShawn Barber and Robin Burk on Connected
LaShawn Barber and Robin Burk were on MSNBC’s Connected today and I have the video as promised. LaShawn thought she would be nervous but I did not notice it at all (Good job!). She presented her self excellently on the…
Trackback by The Political Teen — 03.02.05 @ 6:46 pm
La Shawn,
Got home in time to catch it with my lovely bride…
You were superb… Calm, confident, cool and cutting (the Dean blog fodder comment)…
I agree with the others, this is your springboard…
Now don’t go getting the big head on us girl… keep us small-fry bloggers in mind when the big-time comes a’nockin’…
Now, you did hold back though on the Hillary question… didn’t you? I know there’s more in that head of yours on a Hillary candidacy, what held you back?
Or are you trying to reel her in for a possible Hillary interview down the road? If so, you did well, otherwise, we need to see the hard-hitting (brutally honest) La Shawn we’re all accustomed to…
On a scale of 1 to 10, I give La Shawn a 9.95 (with an .05 deduction for Hillary timidity)…
(I hope you know I’m messing with ya)…
Comment by Rick — 03.02.05 @ 6:58 pm
La Shawn,
No clue how a link to an old post of mine showed up in the URL field in my last comment… please feel free to replace it with the one on this comment, and then delete this one (if you wish)…
Sigh…
Comment by Rick — 03.02.05 @ 7:01 pm
La Shawn,
You were great. You were awesome. It was just like when I met you in person.
Comment by Renee — 03.02.05 @ 7:23 pm
Thanks, Renee! I hope it’s the first of many appearances.
Comment by La Shawn — 03.02.05 @ 7:25 pm
Me too.
We so rarely see someone on tv who voices our point of view (it’s like you said about more black conservative bloggers at the top of the list).
Comment by Renee — 03.02.05 @ 7:27 pm
Could Ron R. be more smug and obnoxious in his ‘editorial’?
Comment by SCSIwuzzy — 03.02.05 @ 7:45 pm
Great job, La Shawn! Looking forward to seeing more TV appearances in the future.
Comment by Fausta — 03.02.05 @ 7:54 pm
La Shawn Barber on MSNBC
I was fortunate enough to see La Shawn Barber this afternoon on “Connected Coast to Coast” on MSNBC.
Trackback by Now You Know — 03.02.05 @ 7:57 pm
As long as you don’t sound like Ted Turner with the “ahs” nobody will notice.
It was great to hear your voice, I caught the video on Political Teen.
So, Limbaugh has Dittoheads, Dean has Deanomaniacs…does that mean I’m a Barberaniac?
Comment by Tom Blogical — 03.02.05 @ 8:23 pm
I just couldn’t stop laughing over all the “home grown” terrorism talk and the internet and then…. BAM….
women bloggers …. too funny
Comment by Renee — 03.02.05 @ 8:24 pm
LaShawn Barber and Robin Burk on “Connected Coast to Coast”
Way to go LaShawn! She did a great job representing Conservative Female Bloggers (was there ever any doubt?). She was afraid she would be nervous, but she looked calm and professional.
Kudos to The Political Teen for snagging the video!
The Politi…
Trackback by My View of the World — 03.02.05 @ 8:57 pm
More Good Sister… More. A voice in the wilderness…. Thank you for your good work.
May God Bless you and keep you!
Comment by CanadianConservative — 03.02.05 @ 9:04 pm
Excellent job LB. You seemed very comfortable, but sharp. Not nervous at all. And you looked great as well.
Comment by seal-lover — 03.02.05 @ 9:06 pm
Just saw one of my Blog heros on t.v….
Yes, Miss Lashawn Barber of Lashawn Barber’s Corner was on MSNBC’s Connected with Monica Crowley and Ron Reagan, and I must say, my eyes were not disappointed, nor were my ears for that matter…
Comment by Jerry McClellan — 03.02.05 @ 9:19 pm
Great job. You definitely looked relaxed and on top of things.
Comment by kcom — 03.02.05 @ 9:24 pm
I just got back from a LONG dinner and found the tape I had preset totally screwed up. Thanks La Shawn for linking to The Political Teen’s clip.
Very well done, by the way. Especially for your first time. I’m no professional at such things, but I gotta say you looked pretty cool, calm and collected.
Awesome job…
Comment by Mike M. — 03.02.05 @ 9:36 pm
Bloggers Connected
Bloggers La Shawn Barber and Robin Burk were on MSNBC’s Connected: Coast To Coast this evening. I had the opportunity to hang out with both La Shawn and Robin during CPAC. It was fun watching them on TV. Political Teen…
Trackback by GOP Bloggers — 03.02.05 @ 9:39 pm
Nice. Nice job, LaShawn. Seriously. It’s interesting how bloggers can become celebrities so quickly and seemingly easily. Obviously you have to have some talent, as you so obviously do. But that’s part of my attraction to the blogosphere: I feel I am THEEEES [indicating] close to my own celebrity, separated only by my hesitancy in entering into the political blogging spectrum.
Comment by ss — 03.02.05 @ 9:57 pm
La Shawn on MSNBC earlier today!
You done good, girl!La Shawn Barber was on MSNBC’s Connected Coast to Coast this afternoon, talking about female bloggers.The interview is streamed over on The Political Teen.The hosts are Monica Crowley and Ron Reagan (is it my imagination, or does…
Trackback by Ramblings' Journal — 03.02.05 @ 10:06 pm
BRAVO!!!!! You were just great - I am proud of you! (Sound of hands clapping!!!)
Comment by Francene — 03.02.05 @ 10:24 pm
Good job.
I thought I caught some nervousness, but then I thought it was really a slight hint of a Southern accent.
You’ll get better as you do more.
Comment by DarkStar — 03.02.05 @ 10:26 pm
Most people can’t hear my accent. It’s faint, but I’d like to keep it. Southern girl, born and raised.
Thanks, Francene!
Comment by La Shawn — 03.02.05 @ 10:28 pm
Just saw the video on PoliticalTeen’s site. Wow! Pamela says your voice was exactly like she imagined it would be…very cultured. You looked good, you looked confident, and you sounded confident. I predict more TV invites soon…hey, Fox News, here’s another woman who could sub for Sean Hannity some evening!
Comment by Erbo — 03.02.05 @ 11:07 pm
La Shawn, I just watched the video. Excellent! You are sure you have not done this before?
You presented yourself and points of view better than many “pros” I have observed. I look forward to your next interview. Mazal Tov! (Congratulations!)
Comment by Chana Meira — 03.03.05 @ 12:39 am
La Shawn,
I think you did a great job on the show, especially when you reminded everyone that Howard Dean can’t help but put his foot in IT.
He is going to be great blog fodder as we continue to deconstruct liberalism and monitor the death of the democratic party.
Comment by Getting My Mind Right! — 03.03.05 @ 1:04 am
You did a great job–my husband agreed.
Comment by mj — 03.03.05 @ 1:25 am
You did great and thank you so much.
Comment by Dex — 03.03.05 @ 1:47 am
Good job LaShawn! This is my first visit here but I see Michael name-dropping over at Rambling’s Journal…
Ya did good on the show! I’ll be back to see how you’re doing!
Comment by CrzyDJM — 03.03.05 @ 6:05 am
Not Just Wonkette Anymore!
La Shawn is, understandably, pretty excited about her first live TV appearance. So now we have another “face of the female blogger.”
Political Teen has the video.
…
Trackback by Myopic Zeal — 03.03.05 @ 6:34 am
“I just saw myself. Not bad, Not bad.”
You’re AWESOME! You stuck to what you believed in, gave your side in an intelligent manner and made yourself look good (Along with your views)!
You’ll be back on….God is with you!
Dan
Comment by Dan — 03.03.05 @ 8:30 am
I didn’t see it, but what’s perfectly clear to me is that it’s time for you to get an agent.
The media will milk you as long as they can without paying. Writers should never allow that.
Your 15 minutes of air time earned them as much as $250,000 in ad revenue. That’s a lot.
Don’t know if the screen actor’s guild covers commentators, but if it does the appearance fees have an automatic minium, which I’m assuming you didn’t get — but the other commentators might have got.
Black Bloggers Assn. would like to sign-up all black bloggers so that they get paid. You may want to consider supporting our efforts.
Ric Landers
Black bloggers Assn.
Comment by Ric Landers — 03.03.05 @ 8:40 am
La Shawn, I just watched the video that The Political Teen posted and it truly made my heart glad.
“a lonely voice in the wilderness” undeniably.
Comment by Ralph — 03.03.05 @ 9:26 am
I can’t wait until you run for political office. It’s going to feel great stepping away from the booth after casting my vote for you.
Comment by Troy — 03.03.05 @ 9:56 am
Wow, La Shawn, that was OUTSTANDING! You did a terrific job…you didn’t seem a bit nervous, you articulated your thoughts clearly and smoothly, you looked serene and lovely and knowledgeable. You did yourself and all women bloggers proud!
Comment by Cindy Swanson — 03.03.05 @ 10:09 am
I think she did ALL bloggers proud. Not just women.
Comment by Dan — 03.03.05 @ 10:33 am
Very nicely done! You did us proud!
Comment by CharlyG — 03.03.05 @ 10:36 am
Female Bloggers
La Shawn Barber and Winds of Change’s Robin Burk were segment guests on MSNBC’s Connected Coast To Coast yesterday. The Political Teen has video footage.
I DVR’d the program and watched it late last night; I might add that both Robin and La Shaw…
Trackback by dcthornton.com — 03.03.05 @ 10:57 am
I loved the pandering ‘isn’t it hard for women’ PC line that both Robin Burk and La Shawn Barber tossed back into their faces with sharp commentary.
Bloggers… not “women”-bloggers… just great bloggers.
Way to lead!
Comment by DANEgerus — 03.03.05 @ 11:07 am
Get someone to pass your name and credentials to every cable and MSM outlet available. We have to give them options or their audiences will never see anyone but Wonkette, who is popping up everywere.
Comment by Joe Murphy — 03.03.05 @ 12:16 pm
Great job Lashawn. You represented yourself well. I thought it was also rather savvy of you to mention that you are a Christian Conservative. It was odd to me that neither commentator said anything about the leanings of either of your columns.
It is funny how they never describe what a blog is. I think to them it is a place for people with fringe ideas to rant on about the great deeds of Timothy McVeigh. Anyone who hasn’t had the chance to surf the Blogosphere (yes, condecending little Ron, that is the right term to use) would think that bloggers are all nuts.
Well you (and Robin) showed ‘em!
Comment by Byron R. — 03.03.05 @ 12:43 pm
LaShawn,
I would like to add to the 160+ comments; you did a very good job on the show. You were poised, articulate and intelligent. I hope you get to appear more often.
Newton
Comment by Newton — 03.03.05 @ 4:13 pm
I’m so proud of you girl! May God always Bless You. Your dreams are coming true everyday.
Comment by Channon Wetstone-Brooks — 03.04.05 @ 12:31 pm
Thanks for commenting, Channon! Too cool.
Comment by La Shawn — 03.04.05 @ 12:36 pm
Inspired to join the conversation.
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Trackback by Negrophile — 03.06.05 @ 9:31 pm
Ron:
How did someone raised by Ron and Nancy come out such a slim ball. I can’t get a handle on how you could think the way you do. Go back to tinkle toes dancing - the world will be a better place.
Comment by steve moser — 03.22.05 @ 12:46 pm