[Auntie Mame]

Are you listening right now, too? Carry_Okie is on right now. He's saying that his book is generating interest on the right and even on the left. Even the leftist academics are seeing their environmental policies are not working. This is great!

Slip, I'd really be interested in your observations on the conference, things that stood out to you, interesting people you met, did you stay for the Sunday morning meeting? And if so, what your comments are about that meeting (I couldn't make it so it's killing me to have missed it). I think the wackos have left the building so it's safe again to speak your mind. ; - )

[Slip18]

This is one of the more inocuous things Matt Lewis said. And my daddy always told me to "dress for success." So daddy was correct.

How Audiences Rate You

Visual = 55%
Vocal = 33%
Words you speak = 7%

This helped me quite a bit. I've always been afraid to speak at FreeRepublic events because I thought I didn't have enough arguments to go around. LOL! This shows me that as long as you stay within your conservative realm, look presentable and have a pleasant speaking voice, you'll be a success!

I surely did like that one.

I'll send more of my little observations later on.

[Slip18]

Here's another passage in my notes from Matt:

Developing a Message Which Works

M=EC3

Message equals emotion X contrast X connection X credibility.

Emotion is important in politics. Moral outrage is the No. 1 dynamic in politics.

I think we as conservatives have not used the moral outrage and emotion angle enough in our local campaigns.

[Cyber Liberty]

We couldn't make the meeting, either. We had to hit the road....

Fortunately, Miss Slippy hit a Poker machine on the way to hitting the road.