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Blogosphere Divide: A Conversation by Fire in YOUR BACKYARD!

GrizzlyGroundswell — 2007-10-23T19:09:01+00:00

Momentum from October 20th event held here in The Clay Empire in Princeton, Minnesota is blossoming into events across this Nation. Inspired by what the Grizzly Groundswell’s Chad Everson has orchestrated between the divide of the Right, Left and Third Party, others are quietly starting to ask how they can replicate this template in their own Backyards.

to assist in helping you bring a more diverse and interesting gathering to your backyard. It takes some courage to invite your enemy and third party strangers to your home. However, since I have always traveled the path less traveled, it has made all the difference in the world.

I encourage you to do this all across the Nation. I am calling for action from our Grizzly Groundswell Governors, International Presidents, Readership and our enemies to try this experiment in your own backyard.

Here is the formula, pointers and template ground rules to abide by:

In the Books: “Blogosphere Divide: A Conversation By Fire” Oct. 20th, 2007 at The Clay Empire

GrizzlyGroundswell — 2007-10-22T21:19:00+00:00

I had a great vantage point for this event, because I was the host and seed planter that orchestrated this event into being. Ryan Evans our Grizzly Groundswell Governor of Wisconsin and Author of A [sometimes] Logical View of the Illogical and Bruce Benidt of Same Rowdy Crowd Started this ball rolling. They were at ends when the 35W Bridge collapsed. They set up a time to meet and had coffee to discuss their differences. They actually left that coffee shop, not solving any problems but a general understanding of respect and fondness for each other’s company. Moonbats and the ditto head seemed not to fit as easily as it did before they talked. They also Stepped into action and wrote about it utilizing the Blog media.

Enter myself, stage Right. Ryan, a regular contributor to the Grizzly Groundswell as our Wisconsin Governor, peeked my interest after reading his post. I then followed the links over to the left’s “dark side” and found a compelling opportunity! I commented on one and alls posts to gauge the waters. When I found that this story was not only interesting me but many with all the hits, I proposed we continue the conversation. I have utilized art and clay all my life as a mediator, or a tool to unlock deep faithful discussion and simply put ministry. I knew that if I could provide the right bait, I could set the hook and reel this one in to not only benefit myself, but maybe politic in general for this nation.

So I offered my home studio, The Clay Empire and Clay and my Raku Firing process as a shared experience that we could bounce off into continuing the conversation. Immediately, Bruce was onboard, Ryan soon followed. Then, there was this interesting blog that also chimed in that was entitled Across The Great Divide that Charlie Quimby writes. My initial concept was for Ryan to pick 3 conservative and Bruce 3 Democrat and I 3 interesting and maybe even challenging participants. My focus was more on creating a network or a movement just like the Grizzly Groundswell is a movement even more so then a blog. It is action, not just pontification. So I invited Charlie Quimby as it seemed that Charlie could help facilitate while I was busy with the kiln and hospitality concerns. Bruce invited him also, so I am sure he had to accept! And he did.

Long story short, we filled our rosters. It honestly was not easy.

Grizzly Groundswell Governors Nationwide Sightings!

GrizzlyGroundswell — 2007-10-02T07:55:00+00:00

Grizzly Groundswell Governors Seated by State!
WI: arclightzero of A [sometimes] Logical View of the Illogical & KTLK TALKSPOT
NH: mpinkeyes of Wake Up America
ND: Rob Port of Say Anything Blog
HI: mickbearof News of the world {NOW}
IL: Stix from Stix Blog
MI: Yoopers of Grizzly Groundswell Nelson Family from UP of Michigan
CA: Black Tygrrrr of Tygrrrr Express
FL: Brian Garst of Conservative Compendium.
PA: William A. Levinson, Winged Hussar 1683 of Omdurman.org
WY: Scott of Wyoming Vote Tracker & Political Cowboy
MD: BIG DOG from Big Dogs Webblog
MN: Many are in the Running! Grizzly Groundswell Governor will be announced November 22, 2007 and every 3, 6, 9 months from then. The most posts get you the gig!
MN: countrycub “Countrygal”of KTLK TALKSPOT
MN: Cowgirl of KTLK TALKSPOT
MN: dougfromeagan of KTLK TALKSPOT
MN: Dr Obvious of KTLK TALKSPOT
MN: lady bear of Grizzly Groundswell
MN: lennysanto of KTLK TALKSPOT
MN: NiteOwl42 of ANCWORKS.com & KTLK TALKSPOT
MN: RobW720 of KTLK TALKSPOT
MN: shimauma of & KTLK TALKSPOT
Piranha! I have not heard as of yet what state you are from! Please let me know ASAP!

You can click on their names under Author’s on main index page or above to count who is leading!

Statistics

My Blog Statistics

States still available to be represented:

ALABAMA AL
ALASKA AK
ARIZONA AZ
ARKANSAS AR AR.Gopwing.com has been nominated* COLORADO CO
CONNECTICUT CT
DELAWARE DE
GEORGIA GA
IDAHO ID
INDIANA IN Bocephus of KTLK Talkspot fame is Nominated just waiting on confirmation*
IOWA IA
KANSAS KS
KENTUCKY KY
LOUISIANA LA
MAINE ME
MASSACHUSETTS MA Newly opened up again!
MISSISSIPPI MS
MISSOURI MO Midwest Jim of Gateway Pundit has been Nominated*
MONTANA MT
NEBRASKA NE
NEVADA NV
NEW JERSEY NJ
NEW MEXICO NM
NEW YORK NY
NORTH CAROLINA NC Pirates Cove’s William Teach has been nominated* OHIO OH
OKLAHOMA OK
OREGON OR
RHODE ISLAND RI
SOUTH CAROLINA SC
SOUTH DAKOTA SD
TENNESSEE TN
TEXAS TX Texas Fred has been nominated*
UTAH UT
VERMONT VT
VIRGINIA VA
WASHINGTON WA
WEST VIRGINIA WV

*These blogs have been nominated for Grizzly Groundswell Governor positions and have not accepted as of yet. Nomination invitations have been sent. However, if you are fast and want to fill the position for your state, do not hesitate to contact us. We are first come first serve and we are constantly assessing our Governor’s contributions. If you do not contribute, you leave your seat open for others to fill it. That is the Republican way and I wish more of our elected officials followed this understanding of service.

Our Goal is to fill all 50 Grizzly Groundswell Positions before November 22, 2007.

If you know a good conservative blogger in any of the open states or you want to be your states Grizzly Groundswell Governor,

Lavell lovable grizzly bear of comedy on Last Comic Standing Goes Grizzly

GrizzlyGroundswell — 2007-08-30T19:42:00+00:00

Lavell lovable grizzly bear of comedy on Last Comic Standing Goes Grizzly
August 30th, 2007
http://www.grizzlygroundswell.com goes national thanks to Lavell the loveable grizzly bear of comedy! Lavell, stop by the site! We are all behind you, you can do it! Try to work in some of the Grizzly Groundswell material next week! We believe in you. Become the “Last Comic Standing!” Conservative Republican Thought into grassroots action!

Countrycub blesses www.grizzlygroundswell with praises and Kudo’s~THANK YOU

GrizzlyGroundswell — 2007-08-30T19:38:00+00:00

August 30th, 2007 “As I promised Teddy Bear earlier this summer, once I got my own cubs back to their schools “of conservative thought”, I would become a frequent visitor/contributor to the Groundswell. Well Chad, here I am!…I want to thank Chad and his wife Michelle for their commintment to walking the path less worn. It’s not an easy one…” -Countrycub

Countrycub, our KTLK’s Talkspots own Country Chick is now a Grizzly Groundswell Author! Check out here posts and join here at http://www.grizzlygroundswell.com. Get your Grizzly Glam~on!

My favorite thing to eat at the Minnesota State Fair!

GrizzlyGroundswell — 2007-08-30T02:29:00+00:00

August 29th, 2007
My Favorite thing to eat at the Minnesota State Fair is really expensive to our society and tastes and smells really bad! Take a look and see what my favorite food on a stick is! Come on, I know you really want to look! I promise if you are a conservative you will laugh and if not, you will get a little nervous! Digg it! In Fargo at that State Fair it is DEM-NPL!

What does the Minnesota Republican Party Stand for? … You!

GrizzlyGroundswell — 2007-08-30T02:25:00+00:00

Our Party Platform proves it! You are exactly who the Minnesota Republican Party Stand for! Enjoy pictures of the Minnesota Republican Party at the Minnesota State Fair 2007. Students ask questions and learn about their Republican Party! Awakening, Standing Up, Stepping into Action and Changing the Political Landscape in your backyard! Join Us

Jason Lewis in Becker MN August 20th! Also free viewing of the movie Obsession Your invited!

GrizzlyGroundswell — 2007-08-16T03:39:01+00:00

Tell them that the Grizzly Groundswell’s Teddy Bear has sent you! I will see you there!

Jason Lewis is all yours at Pebble Creek Golf course this Monday the 20th for $15 with Meal $35

August 20, 2007

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm

“Minnesota’s Mr. Conservative”

Jason Lewis

Political Talk Radio

KTLK ( 100.3 fm )

Monday, August 20, 2007

Peak’s at Pebble Creek Golf Course

14000 Club House Lane, Becker, Minnesota 55308

From Hwy 10 go North on Co.Rd. 23 for 1 mile, Peak’s at Pebble Creek is on the right.

Registration Form

Four entrée dinner includes: Prime Rib, Chicken Parmesan, Deep Fried Shrimp, BBQ Ribs, Baby Red Potatoes, Green Bean Almandine, Dinner Salad, Rolls & Beverages.

Make checks payable to: HD 16B Republicans

Mail checks to:

Paul Vollkommer

128th Street

Princeton, MN 5537

Phone: 612-991-0219

Fax: 763-389-3716

5:00 Ilan Sharon Presents:

Obsession: Radical Islam’s War Against the West

FREE!

Obsession is a film about the threat of Radical Islam to Western Civilization. Using unique footage from Arab television, it reveals an ‘insider’s view’ of the hatred the Radicals are teaching, their incitement of global jihad, and their goal of world domination. The film also traces the parallels between the Nazi movement of World War II, the Radicals of today, and the Western world’s response to both threats.

7:00 Social Time to visit with our distinguished guests:

Ruthie Hendrycks, President of Minnesotan’s Seeking Immigration Reform

Alan & Julie Quist, Founders of EdWatch

Ron Carey, Republican Chairman

Alex Friedman, Teen Republicans

Currently elected officials and potential candidates have been invited.

Each of our guests will have a table with information. Please speak with each one!

7:30 Dinner & Jason Lewis! $35 with Dinner or $15

Jason speaks on Conservative issues and why you need to get involved!

Everyone is invited!

Especially those of you in North Dakota!

Becker is not that far away! See you on Monday the 20th~! Tell them Teddy Bear from the Grizzly Groundswell sent you!

Updated data:

YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER BEFORE 11a.m. on 8-20-07
RSVP: Paul Vollkommer 612-991-0219 Fax: 763-389-3716
Make $35 checks payable to: HD 16B Republicans

$35: Jason Lewis / Buffet Diner / Obsession & Ilan Sharon

Glenn Beck The Glenn Beck Show, CNN Headline News

"I believe this is the most important movie of our lifetime, I was born in 1964, I can't tell you of a movie that I think is more important."
Ilan Sharon, Executive Director of Minnesotans Against Terrorism, and member of the film’s production team will lead the discussion following the film. Ilan Sharon, son of Jewish refuges from Libya and Egypt, was born and raised in Haifa, Israel. He served in the Israeli Defense Forces for six years as an officer, and finished his service ranked Captain. Following his army service he started a software company in Israel that later merged with a Minneapolis based company.

Showing of Obsession: Free.
Due to limited seating, priority will be given to those who purchase $35 dinner package.
* You must pre-register by 11a.m. on Monday, August 20th by calling 612-991-0219 * Limited Seating *

Nominate your Favorite Blog! The Grizzly Groundswell will Link to it!

GrizzlyGroundswell — 2007-08-08T08:04:01+00:00

Greetings from Grizzly Groundswell!

As you know the left is trying to catch up to the right with their paid blog presence. Why go to the expense of faking a poll when you can pay someone to fake a blog, I am sure that is what the left thinks. Well, it maybe that easy, but running your own blog and connecting with the outside world is just not that easy.

It is all about traffic.

How did your favorite blog get your imagination ignited enough to visit?

Traffic is essential in any online presence. This is the one area you can improve daily. Be careful not to forget about content otherwise, Rush could mention your blog on his show, shut your server down and if you do not have content, no one will return!

It is all about content.

Whether it is humorous or a portal of knowledge, a blog needs content that changes regularly, so that it encourages your return trip. This is where a great coalition of blogs helps feed the creative juices. Find resources that your friends have not found yet. Search other locations and seek out friends of varying intelligences about diverse subject area’s. Pull on your own interests and never forget to stay fresh and creative.

It is all about commitment.

There are a lot of blogs out there that may suck me in with one good article I googled up. Then I look at the last time they updated or posted and it has been years! Not a blog I am going to bookmark, subscribe or even think about commenting on! It is not easy coming up with great tidbits to share with the world, but at least give it a go! I feel blogs should be updated daily and no later then three days.

All in all, find a way to drive traffic to your blog with content and your commitment to Growl like the Grizzly Groundswell is inspiring you to do! If you do not want your own blog, find some to comment on and give those blogs some much appreciated traffic. You will be surprised how many doors open and how you can really change your political landscape outside your backdoor and across the globe if you only Awaken to the Blog world, Stand Up for Conservative thought, Step into action blogging or commenting and rewarding your favorite conservative blogs with traffic.

My Blog http://www.grizzlygroundswell.com/ invites you to not only comment on the posts but also post your own blog stories! Try it out! You may find your imagination ignited and a blog in your near future! Don’t forget to link the http://www.grizzlygroundswell.com/ up to it!

A Blog that inspired me, is http://www.pheistyblog.com/ Pheisty really stepped forward and did a great article on the Big MN Media Bias that was revealed for all 18,000 of us that signed the Jason Lewis Tax Cut Coalition Petition. Sign up yourself today! 7-8,000 of us shook the steps of the state capital and we dwarfed the thousand Global Greenies that had Amy Klobuchar & Keith Ellison speaking at them. The Press coverage was pathetic, and WCCO even tried to use our rally footage and represented it as the Global Greenie rally. It really Awoke me to the power and virtue of the blog media. The Big Media has no check and balance besides the toothless Minnesota News council. It is out of control. Although the blog medium has allowed us to stand up for what is right and I hope you step into action like PheistyBlog inspired me to do.

Together, PheistyBlog, Grizzly Groundswell, SCSU Scholoars, Say Anything Blog we can make a difference and change our political landscape outside our backdoors, Wisconsin, Minnesota and North Dakota respectively.

Nominate your favorite Blogs here and I if I agree, I will put their link on the side panel!

Awaken to the Blog voices of conservative thought!
Stand up for Conservative thought and what is right! {Remember Right is Right, Wrong is Wrong especially when it is for the children!}
Step into Action by posting and commenting on your favorite blogs and list them all here or link them to www.grizzlygroundswell.com
Watch the Change you can make in your political landscape right outside your very own backdoor as you awaken, stand up and step into action!

Grizzly Groundswell Editor & Chief

Teddy Bear

Greetings From The Grizzly Groundswell’s Teddy Bear

GrizzlyGroundswell — 2007-08-06T03:57:00+00:00

The Great American Story You Never Read in North Dakota History Books!

One House Representative is AWAKENED to the fact that his party is corrupt and the membership is not getting any say on policy or even the legislation they are mandated to bring forward.

One North Dakota Farmer decides to STAND UP to the socialist Non Partisan League Machine.

One Immigrant STEPS INTO ACTION pulling together his colleagues and they thoughtfully craft a petition demanding representation of the membership, elections for Party offices, Clear office job descriptions and accountability of all funds and job performance to the membership.

One E. W. Everson CHANGED HIS POLITICAL LANDSCAPE IN HIS BACKYARD by leading the charge to challenge A. C. Townley’s Leadership of the Non Partisans League in North Dakota, Expose it’s corruption, and bring the socialist NPL to it’s knees.

My Great Grandfather founded the Independent Voters Association and with the help of some brave friends and patriots endured the Townley Tornado of personal destruction and exposed the corruption and recalled the first Governor, Lynn Frazier, of any state in America. Only Grey out Davis from California, shares this dubious distinction.

E. W. Everson, “the man who would not quit,” “The Original Insurgent,” “The Grizzly Bear,”

Thus, E. W. Everson’s story inspired this great grandson to create the Grizzly Groundswell! The Grizzly Groundswell is meant to get the inspirational story of this Immigrant farmer who served his country as a justice of the peace and then answered the call to represent his area in the house. However, the greatest thing he ever did besides his family and children was derailing Townley just before socialism was organizing nationally! E. W. Everson pulled Conservatives in the Republican Abraham Lincoln Party, the independent parties and even the Democratic party to construct the Independent Voters Association. They derailed the Townley socialist express that was heading toward Washington and then they just dismantled the IVA and lived out their days.

You and I know that the NPL re-spawned it’s socialist head and is now the DEM-NPL that infects North Dakota and the Democratic Party is national.

This socialist monster can be defeated!

I know a man who once did just that. Now the blood of that man flows through the veins of countless Americans all over this great country. Patriotism and Christian Values are shared by a great many of us Americans. The Grizzly Groundswell Conservative Thought into Action and E. W. Everson’s story is forming before your eyes and is asking you to become apart of it in your own backyard. I am working hard here in Minnesota, Looking for others all over America, especially in North Dakota where my heart is.

We just ask that you become politically awakened to the competing parties and fight socialism.

We ask that you STAND UP in your local institutions for conservative thought! Right is Right, wrong is wrong even if it for the kids!

We ask that you STEP INTO ACTION in your local Republican BPOU and take back our party one backyard at a time!

In doing this, I assure you,YOU WILL BE CHANGING THE POLITICAL LANDSCAPE IN YOUR BACKYARD!

If you and I can Grizzly Groundswell enough conservative’s in thought and action, then this great country will continue to be that shining city on the hill that previous patriots entrust to us to maintain.

Share you joy, pain, and the stories that inspire others to Awaken~Stand UP~Step into Action~Change the Political Landscape in your Backyard!

E.W. Eveson’s Great Grandson,

Teddy Bear