Live-Commenting MSNBC?

by La Shawn on March 2, 2005

in Interviews

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! :D

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…

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{ 161 comments }

PajamaHadin 03.02.05 at 4:26 pm

Count me in, If I get home in time from work :)

Renee 03.02.05 at 4:33 pm

I am ready :)

Stacy L. Harp 03.02.05 at 4:40 pm

I’m here too – about an hour to go…

Stacy L. Harp 03.02.05 at 5:10 pm

Ten minutes to go….can’t wait…the VCR is running….

Stacy L. Harp 03.02.05 at 5:12 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…

Renee 03.02.05 at 5:15 pm

Good idea Stacy

Stacy L. Harp 03.02.05 at 5:15 pm

5 long minutes to go….

La Shawn 03.02.05 at 5:16 pm

I am wearing a lot of makeup…

Nate 03.02.05 at 5:17 pm

5 minutes to go. I hope La Shawn doesn’t get bumped for this discussion of Homegrown Terror.

Stacy L. Harp 03.02.05 at 5:18 pm

Father give LaShawn peace and grace, use her mightily and bring lots of people to her site as a result of this…

PajamaHadin 03.02.05 at 5:19 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.

Renee 03.02.05 at 5:20 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.

Renee 03.02.05 at 5:21 pm

Almost time. I am so excited for La Shawn :)

Stacy L. Harp 03.02.05 at 5:21 pm

LOL…the way Monica ended that segment I thought she was going to introduce the bloggers as terrorists….

Renee 03.02.05 at 5:22 pm

LOL

I thought that too Stacy.

Stacy L. Harp 03.02.05 at 5:23 pm

Nice to know I’m not imagining that!

PajamaHadin 03.02.05 at 5:23 pm

Maybe that’s the idea :) A not so subtle lead-in

PajamaHadin 03.02.05 at 5:24 pm

And speaking of homegrown terrorists . . . . let’s talk to some bloggers. :)

Renee 03.02.05 at 5:25 pm

True, you know how these so called “real journalist” feel about bloggers :)

PajamaHadin 03.02.05 at 5:25 pm

Ah, segue via cyber terror

La Shawn 03.02.05 at 5:25 pm

Still waiting to go on.

Nate 03.02.05 at 5:25 pm

Oh, no! Is La Shawn here to distinguish bloggers from internet terrorists?!?

Stacy L. Harp 03.02.05 at 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…..

Renee 03.02.05 at 5:26 pm

ROFL

Renee 03.02.05 at 5:26 pm

This is getting really old…blah, blah….

Stacy L. Harp 03.02.05 at 5:26 pm

Hey, maybe I’ll be late to school….yeah :) …that’s what I’ll do….

Renee 03.02.05 at 5:27 pm

Oooo, I just love that real journalistic style of Ron Jr. ;)

Stacy L. Harp 03.02.05 at 5:27 pm

OH, the guy is a chicken and won’t give the website…cluck cluck cluck…. :)

Nate 03.02.05 at 5:27 pm

From Homegrown Terror to Cyber Terror to La Shawn Barber. What is this?

Stacy L. Harp 03.02.05 at 5:28 pm

I can’t stand Ron…augh…I wouldn’t even watch this show if it wasnt’ for LaShawn…she rocks…

PajamaHadin 03.02.05 at 5:28 pm

So . . . . when are they going to do this?

Ian 03.02.05 at 5:29 pm

I thought that she said 5:35 at first?

Nate 03.02.05 at 5:29 pm

Headed into a meeting won’t get to see it :(

Renee 03.02.05 at 5:30 pm

Maybe…
I think we are just tired of how they drug that last segment out with no new information and repetative questions :)

Laura 03.02.05 at 5:30 pm

Is she going to be on soon? I am anxiously waiting. :D

PajamaHadin 03.02.05 at 5:30 pm

PajamaMamma detects intentional inuendo in the segue as well.

Renee 03.02.05 at 5:30 pm

Pajama you are killing me

PajamaHadin 03.02.05 at 5:31 pm

Sorry to hear that, Nate

Andy 03.02.05 at 5:31 pm

Maybe after the break?

Kathy 03.02.05 at 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.

Reporterette 03.02.05 at 5:32 pm

tick .. tock … tick … tock

Stacy L. Harp 03.02.05 at 5:32 pm

Well, I’ll do a shameless plug for my business Mind & Media – I’m asking bloggers of all types to join me in receiving free books – if you want to be on my list visit my blog and look at the top right hand corner.

Renee 03.02.05 at 5:33 pm

This is strange…
going from all this time on terrorism…
to conservative blogger?????

Hmmmmmm ;)

Andy 03.02.05 at 5:34 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

Stacy L. Harp 03.02.05 at 5:34 pm

I’ve got to leave in about 15 minutes……

Reporterette 03.02.05 at 5:34 pm

are they talking to you in your IFB LaShawn?

Renee 03.02.05 at 5:34 pm

Good point Andy.

Renee 03.02.05 at 5:35 pm

I hope you get to catch it Stacy….

I am on the MSMBC site telling them to get a move on now.

La Shawn 03.02.05 at 5:36 pm

I am in the chair!

Renee 03.02.05 at 5:36 pm

Wooo Hoooo

PajamaHadin 03.02.05 at 5:37 pm

I think they’re gonna drop the segment. :( They’re running out of time.

Reporterette 03.02.05 at 5:37 pm

double woo hoo!

Renee 03.02.05 at 5:38 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

Andy 03.02.05 at 5:38 pm

Sitting by. Funny how other stories become less important when waiting on the Queen to take the stage :D

PajamaHadin 03.02.05 at 5:38 pm

Great to hear!

PajamaHadin 03.02.05 at 5:39 pm

Cool to have this open chat thread where you can chime in La Shawn. Very cool indeed.

Renee 03.02.05 at 5:39 pm

WOOOOHOOOOO

Reporterette 03.02.05 at 5:39 pm

finally!!!

Stacy L. Harp 03.02.05 at 5:39 pm

Okay, I’m still here….yeah…they are leaving it now!

Yeah La Shawn is next :)

Stacy L. Harp 03.02.05 at 5:40 pm

I’m actually nervous!

Renee 03.02.05 at 5:40 pm

Hey Pajama…
Terorist and Women Bloggers…

there ya have it LOL

PajamaHadin 03.02.05 at 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.

PajamaHadin 03.02.05 at 5:41 pm

Reminds me of a book, entitled, “Women, Fire and Other Dangerous Things”.

Really, that’s a real title.

Renee 03.02.05 at 5:42 pm

Tooo funny Pajama…

La Shawn I just said another prayer for you.

Andy 03.02.05 at 5:43 pm

Look at the camera and smile! :)

And 5, 4, (counts down remaining #s with fingers)

Hube 03.02.05 at 5:43 pm

Been waiting since 5:00!!

PajamaHadin 03.02.05 at 5:43 pm

I said a prayer for you too.

Reporterette 03.02.05 at 5:43 pm

here it comes!

Renee 03.02.05 at 5:44 pm

There’s our girl :)

Hube 03.02.05 at 5:44 pm

There she is!! You look great!!

PajamaHadin 03.02.05 at 5:44 pm

Hey I met her at CPAC with LaShawn. She’s cool.

Reporterette 03.02.05 at 5:44 pm

yes!!!!!! woo hoo!!

Renee 03.02.05 at 5:44 pm

These two hosts stink big time

Laura 03.02.05 at 5:44 pm

All I have to say is…Woohoo!

lol

Hube 03.02.05 at 5:44 pm

You look a lot more relaxed than that other woman!

Hube 03.02.05 at 5:45 pm

DOH! Wrong name there for a sec!

PajamaHadin 03.02.05 at 5:45 pm

Robin Burke, that is.

La Shawn looks good. Very calm. Very articulate.

Reporterette 03.02.05 at 5:45 pm

good pace lashawn

Andy 03.02.05 at 5:46 pm

No Wonkette Yippee Kai yea

PajamaHadin 03.02.05 at 5:46 pm

Robin’s doing a great job too.

Renee 03.02.05 at 5:46 pm

La Shawn does look great.

Kathy 03.02.05 at 5:46 pm

LaShawn – you are so giving this group a dose of class.

Reporterette 03.02.05 at 5:46 pm

ranked high!! there ya go lasahwn … good comeback

Renee 03.02.05 at 5:46 pm

Cool

You go girl:)

Laura 03.02.05 at 5:47 pm

Wow Lashawn, pictures don’t do you justice…you are beautiful!

Renee 03.02.05 at 5:48 pm

This is great

Laura 03.02.05 at 5:48 pm

Now they are on to Dean lol

Hube 03.02.05 at 5:48 pm

Laura — I said that same thing before! We need more La Shawn LIVE! :)

PajamaHadin 03.02.05 at 5:48 pm

Howard Dean is “Blog fader”, good way to put it.

Renee 03.02.05 at 5:49 pm

This was so GREAT!!!!

Reporterette 03.02.05 at 5:49 pm

good job girl!

Laura 03.02.05 at 5:49 pm

Anyone ever check out that WindsOfChange.com site?

Stacy L. Harp 03.02.05 at 5:49 pm

Yeah that was great….YOU did great girlfriend!

PajamaHadin 03.02.05 at 5:49 pm

She did great. She’s a natural.

Hube 03.02.05 at 5:49 pm

Woo-hoo! GREAT job, LB! Way to nail Dean in your closer!

Stacy L. Harp 03.02.05 at 5:50 pm

Okay friends, I need to leave now, but I want to hear about this later!

Blessings La Shawn..nice to hear your voice!

greek 03.02.05 at 5:50 pm

great job!

Jeff 03.02.05 at 5:51 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.

capitano 03.02.05 at 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.

Laura 03.02.05 at 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.

Steven J. Kelso Sr. 03.02.05 at 5:52 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!

Richard K 03.02.05 at 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.

Andy 03.02.05 at 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. ;)

Jade 03.02.05 at 5:52 pm

You look different “in person”, just like Michelle Malkin. Like Laura said, pictures don’t do you justice. :D

Laura 03.02.05 at 5:53 pm

She acted like she’s been on camera for years. I agree, Lashawn, you are a natural!

Ray Phelps 03.02.05 at 5:53 pm

Great Job!! :)

Renee 03.02.05 at 5:54 pm

Yeah did aneyone hear the snicker when she made the Dean comment (about what he said about hotel staf)?

That was funny

Laura 03.02.05 at 5:55 pm

Jade, she’s stunning. She seemed to be even more relaxed than Robin Burke.

Laura 03.02.05 at 5:56 pm

Renee, I didn’t catch it, please describe.

Jim Shawley 03.02.05 at 5:57 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

Renee 03.02.05 at 5:58 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:-)

Andy 03.02.05 at 5:59 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 :)

Renee 03.02.05 at 5:59 pm

La Shawn you were awesome. Thanks for leaving the live blogging open for us.

Andy 03.02.05 at 6:00 pm

Did anyone get a MPEG recording?

Renee 03.02.05 at 6:01 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 :)

Evon Bachaus 03.02.05 at 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.

PajamaHadin 03.02.05 at 6:02 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. :)

PajamaHadin 03.02.05 at 6:07 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.

SCSIwuzzy 03.02.05 at 6:10 pm

Well, I have to wait to get home to watch it on the TiVo.
At least I know what to listen for :)

charles 03.02.05 at 6:25 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.

Renee 03.02.05 at 6:28 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 :)

Mark La Roi 03.02.05 at 6:31 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?)

Samantha 03.02.05 at 6:43 pm

Any one know where I can find video footage? I forgot to watch.

Rick 03.02.05 at 6:58 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)…

Rick 03.02.05 at 7:01 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…

Renee 03.02.05 at 7:23 pm

La Shawn,
You were great. You were awesome. It was just like when I met you in person.

La Shawn 03.02.05 at 7:25 pm

Thanks, Renee! I hope it’s the first of many appearances.

Renee 03.02.05 at 7:27 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).

SCSIwuzzy 03.02.05 at 7:45 pm

Could Ron R. be more smug and obnoxious in his ‘editorial’?

Fausta 03.02.05 at 7:54 pm

Great job, La Shawn! Looking forward to seeing more TV appearances in the future.

Tom Blogical 03.02.05 at 8:23 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?

Renee 03.02.05 at 8:24 pm

I just couldn’t stop laughing over all the “home grown” terrorism talk and the internet and then…. BAM….
women bloggers …. too funny

CanadianConservative 03.02.05 at 9:04 pm

More Good Sister… More. A voice in the wilderness…. Thank you for your good work.
May God Bless you and keep you!

seal-lover 03.02.05 at 9:06 pm

Excellent job LB. You seemed very comfortable, but sharp. Not nervous at all. And you looked great as well.

Jerry McClellan 03.02.05 at 9:19 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…

kcom 03.02.05 at 9:24 pm

Great job. You definitely looked relaxed and on top of things.

Mike M. 03.02.05 at 9:36 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…

ss 03.02.05 at 9:57 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.

Francene 03.02.05 at 10:24 pm

BRAVO!!!!! You were just great – I am proud of you! (Sound of hands clapping!!!)

DarkStar 03.02.05 at 10:26 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.

La Shawn 03.02.05 at 10:28 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!

Erbo 03.02.05 at 11:07 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!

Chana Meira 03.03.05 at 12:39 am

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!)

Getting My Mind Right! 03.03.05 at 1:04 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.

mj 03.03.05 at 1:25 am

You did a great job–my husband agreed.

Dex 03.03.05 at 1:47 am

You did great and thank you so much.

CrzyDJM 03.03.05 at 6:05 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!

Dan 03.03.05 at 8:30 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

Ric Landers 03.03.05 at 8:40 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.

Ralph 03.03.05 at 9:26 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.

Troy 03.03.05 at 9:56 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. :-)

Cindy Swanson 03.03.05 at 10:09 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!

Dan 03.03.05 at 10:33 am

I think she did ALL bloggers proud. Not just women.

CharlyG 03.03.05 at 10:36 am

Very nicely done! You did us proud!

DANEgerus 03.03.05 at 11:07 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!

Joe Murphy 03.03.05 at 12:16 pm

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.

Byron R. 03.03.05 at 12:43 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!

Newton 03.03.05 at 4:13 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

Channon Wetstone-Brooks 03.04.05 at 12:31 pm

I’m so proud of you girl! May God always Bless You. Your dreams are coming true everyday.

La Shawn 03.04.05 at 12:36 pm

Thanks for commenting, Channon! Too cool.

steve moser 03.22.05 at 12:46 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.

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