Welcome To The New Mudflats!
Welcome, and behold the new and improved Mudflats! You’ll noticed that the name has changed to “The Mudflats”, but otherwise, things should look pretty familiar.
- The old Mudflats site will remain where it is, with archived comments, if you need to refer to them. Copies of the older posts themselves will migrate over here bit by bit as I have time to copy and paste them.
- Don’t forget to subscribe to the new feed! – Subscribe To The Mudflats Feed
And finally, a big huge THANK YOU to my wonderful, generous, brilliant tech guru and fellow Mudpuppy Snoskred and her trusty sidekick Sephyroth! They are the ones responsible for the look and functionality of this new blog, and for setting up the forums. If you haven’t heard from her at Mudflats recently, it’s been because she’s been working long hours for days on end to get this place up and running. So everyone, please, a huge, 6-continent round of applause for Snoskred and the rest of her team!
And as a congratulations for making the leap over the mud puddle to land in our new space, check out the Fun links over on the right. Hopefully they will provide you with a few relaxing moments of Zen between now and the election, or whenever this whole crazy political mud bath becomes just too much.
Well, here’s hoping everything functions right
Thanks for letting me support what you’re doing – I believe in you, and I believe in the Mudflats community that I’ve watched grow before my eyes. 
Swanky new digs you’ve got there!
Whoa, all you hear in TheMudflats is silence…
YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!
Congratulations on the move!
Keep up the great work.
I feel at home already….
Congrats on the new site.
Very nicely done! Keep up the excellent work.
Congrats on the new site!!!! Looking fantastic, particularly that lil map widget with Mudflatters everywhere…:-)
Hip, Hip, Hooray for AKM, Snos & Seph!!!!
Hi Muddpuppies Family! I’ve arrived to my new home!
Great change! The “Where We All Are” looks as if there are a whole lot more people than the last time I looked at it recently.
Ditto on the new site! Yay, Snoskred!!
And wouldja look at the map?! Hot d*mn but there’s a bunch of Mudpuppies!
AKM? You go, Girl!
Well done! It’s going to be fun waiting and watching for everyone to make the jump!
PS: LOL! Gotta love it! The other comments about the map were not up when I made mine. All great minds… are sitting at our computers, gaping at the map!
It’s like through the looking glass, only much smoother! Congratulations.
*looks around….nods*
I think I’ll stay. Here, I brought some cookies!
Thanks Snoskred for setting it up on behalf of everyone
Love to be here..Thanks AKM for the amazing blog.
Btw, is there anyway we can register the names so no troll can post under our names ??
Question for some gurus perhaps??
AKM – Congratulations and thanks to your team for all the hard work.
You’ve gotta know by now we will follow you anywhere!
Congrats on the new and improved Mudflats! Our updated map looks like one gorgeous canvas of blooms!
Nice with the comment editing! It’s instantaneous. I like the features already!
Whew!! I made it— hey I LIKE this new place.. where shall I put the housewarming gift? Oh, maybe here by the DONATE button
Good job AKM it feels like home already!
Greetings, muddies. Another hot day here in McCain’s home state. Sure would be nice to turn his place blue on 11/4. I guess I could just hold my breath till I TURN blue, or maybe drown myself in blue magaritas.
Just saw on HuffPo that McClairvoyant already has an ad stating that he won the debate. You know? The debate? The one he wasn’t planning to attend? Seems the ad was posted this morning before he made the big announcement that the show will go on.
Curiouser and curiouser.
Cheshire cat grins to all!
Alice
Congratulations on the new site and best wishes to you! You have been doing a great job and make an unique and valuable contribution to the political process in the USA! Mudflats is helping to bring American political discourse into the Third Millennium. Good job!
Things just keep getting better and better for the blue team here. Thanks for all your hard work and dedication to better government!
Congratulations on bursting out of the seams of the WordPress.com blog! I’ll update my RSS.
Niiiiiiice! *rummages in the fridge* Thanks to Snoskred and Sephyroth for all the hard work. This blog has become a refuge in a stinking sea of uncertainty.
Are you going to blog the debate?
Everybody should take a big sip every time McCain says “my friends”.
oh, goody. i made the jump and am all moved in.
Doing a happy dance today! Look at that map explode! I just am in awe of how you have created such a sane place for us to come to in these 3 Ring Circus days. A BIG BRAVO to you AKM.
T0 Snos & Seph: Thank you for all your hard work to keep AKM up and running. We appreciate everything you have done to give us a home during these times.
Sent via my Blackberry which was invented by John McCain. I believe from what I’ve seen today that they also have invented time travel as there was an add on WAPO saying that McCain won the debate.
:)
SLAP SPEAR PALIN
Congratulations all around on the new digs!
Here’s a more readable repost of a previous message — a preview of an article to appear in a major daily newspaper, based on the reporter’s query:
“Psychologically (NOT politically) speaking: What makes Sarah Palin such a polarizing figure? How is it that she hooks into people (especially women) so strongly? Does she show signs of having borderline personality disorder or narcissistic personality disorder? Is that why women have such a strong emotional response to her?
“I would particularly like to hear from therapists whose female clients have been discussing Palin in their therapy. Also, do you have clients who are strong Obama supporters while their husbands are for McCain-Palin? How is that affecting their marriage?”
And, there’s an op-ed by Dorothy Samuels in the NY Times today re: Palin and charging victims for rape kits when she was mayor in Wasilla.
Watch the unraveling…
Change is good, for Mudflats, and our country. Go Obama!
Wow, what an easy move, it’s ever been so easy to pack up and go. I love the new look and am glad to be here with the rest of the regulars. I’m busy doing wellness calls today, but will check in as often as I can for my Mudflats catch-up read. Keep up the great work.
Well done! Settled in already.
I cannot believe the map tonight. Am astounded.
I looked at that map a week ago and you could see the United States, now it’s just a blob of red (the kind of red that’s for blue). The rest of the world has chimed in too. Congratulations!!!
I’m here. Which bedroom do I get?
Reporting and ready for duty
Love the moose favicon and this new wordpress site. Time to hit that Donate button, now that you’re paying for a domain name and webhost.
Great job, Snoskred and AKM. You’re my source of news, passion, and humor here in Anchorage, along with adn.com and Jon Stewart. I’m with you all the way. -Jan
(And you support the Firefox browser? My life is complete. Want to take a walk n’ talk in the Chugach today? We have some sun.)
Love the doormat for us to wipe the mud off our feet before entering! Terrific!
I get the top bunk!
Hooray!
Congratulations AKM! Thanks Snos & Seph! Good job!
Hey, come watch me on the debats tonight or follow me on twitter!
http://twitter.com/webmedia
J Mac
Nice new crib….I’ll throw my duffle on the lower lurker bunk.
Thanks for the site!
Your new digs look great! I’ll be back tonight to comment on the debate with the rest of you Mudflaters.
I love it! WTG AKM!
Wow… Hiya Mudpuppies – this is nice!!!
Guys and Gals,
Congratulations!
I am proud of you all. Keep up the good work.
Need to go, someone must keep watch over the Russians.
I will report back to ya.
From Alaska with love,
Sarah
p.s. I can’t wait to have my hands on that sexy red button…
AKA: Trough Gutted Palin
Congratulations! I hope to be visiting on a more regular basis in the future. Put the coffee on! You’ve been my oasis of sanity over the past few weeks.
By the way, Mr. McCain (10:41:53) . . .
It’s DEBAT(E)S, okay?
Oh, and I own a dictionary, so that makes me Samuel Webster.
Thank all of you, for ever and always.
I love how Snoskred and Sephyroth rolls off the tongue. Should be a children’s book. Much classier than Cuddlepot and Snugglepie.
Congrats AKM! Thanks for serving as the real Truth Squad from Alaska!
Very nice site. No bumps or glitches as far as I can tell. Smooth transition, everything works. If I didn’t know any better, I’d say y’all are pros!
…And an edit feature!!!! Woohoo!! Excellent!
Just looked at your extended map of where all the mudpuppies in the world are from. Great map, BTW. Very interesting to note that the large country of Russia, Sarah’s neighbor, is not tuned in – obviously not too interested in the little lady from Wasilla, Alaska. So much for that foreign policy experience!
Love the new place, just as welcoming and inviting as the old. Thanks again for all you do for all of us.
Iceland seems to be very well represented on the map.
WOW, has this community exploded – in a good way, of course.
(And of course most of the Russians are unconcerned about their proximity to Alaska. Most of the Russians live on the other side of the continent – although I find it curious that an even closer proximity to Canada doesn’t count more than seeing a remote Russian island from a remote Alaskan island does!)
Congratulations AKM and crew! I just made a donation to celebrate this fabulous accomplishment and to toast all of the wonderful people around the world who come here! It gives me hope, encouragement and inspiration that if we really all do work together that one step at a time we can begin to make the changes we want to see! After all, it does start with a thoughtful, passionate group of people having conversation about what matters to them most…….
“There’s no place like home….there’s no place like home…..”
Thanks again AKM for providing us all one during this time! You have inspired many of us to get involved and become participants in this change!
Hey there AKM! Stylin’! I am glad you are getting the space and attention you deserve for you terrific journalism.
Did anyone catch this on WaPo today? Just got it myself.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/09/25/AR2008092503988.html?nav=hcmodule&sid=ST2008092504011&s_pos=
The article details gifts given to Gov. & Mr. Palin during their tenure as AK ethics crusaders.
Enjoy the debate everyone!
Love the site, the map and the good work!
It looks no one in Russia is looking at this site, which is a shame because they are right next to Alaska, LOL!
Goodness! I take a morning to change the sheets, do a little shopping, fume at a fake add and we’ve moved!
Looks, great AKM, and a great big Democratic Hug to Mudpuppy Snoskred and her trusty sidekick Sephyroth!
And we’ll all be in our new spot in time for the debate that was, then wasn’t and now is…(even though McCain already announced his victory before he said he would show up!) Does ANYONE know what’s going on with the campaign….I guess we should ask SWWNBN.
Congrats on the new site, glad you kept the beautiful masthead.
Have been lurking and following your blogs for many weeks and they have been so informative and well written. Being in the UK it has given a rich insight into the election infighting.
Your map is incredible today, it’s astounding the huge leap in numbers GLOBALLY!
Fantastic, keep up the good work.
Trout
(shame I didn’t have the name generator when I was naming my kids LOL)
hey all – fantastic – and the first thing i did was hit the donate button.
$50 coming your way. thank you from the bottom of my heart
stillHARDrock palin
ps – the edit function timer is REALLY cool ….. wow
Would SOMEONE!…. for the love of pete…. teach Sarah Palin how to put on makeup. Every picture shows her white ears and neck with that fake tan face!! Yikes!!
Gooooo Obama
testing
Congratulations AKM and all the mudpuppies ….. here’s a housewarming gift for you.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jane-smiley/that-look-on-her-face_b_129638.html
Famous author Jane Smiley minces no words. Enjoy
The best thing about a new place is when you feel “at home” right away. Three cheers for AKM, Snoskred and Sephyroth,
AKM — the link to the liveblogging of the Ted Stevens case doesn’t seem to work……..also wanted to take this opportunity to remind the rest of the muddies that a fellow muddy is blogging the trial. hopefully, more can be said on that and the whys and wherefores. stillHARDrock palin
man i LOVE this edit feature !!!
here is the link to the live blog: http://bridgetojustice.org/
Thank you for all you do for us to the 2 Gurus and the our Mudflats leader. This site means so much to me. I need contact with like-minded people and this seems to be the only place that fits that bill and has its roots in Alaska. I appreciate all of you.
I’m going to the Soldotna rally tomorrow! I thought I was alone in a sea of red here on the Kenai Peninsula! I am so thrilled to find out that I’m not alone in thinking Sarah Palin is an overly ambitious liar who is in WAY over her head! McCain also has something very wrong with his brain!
If those two morans win we’re done for, Folks. They scare me to death!
I like how we can edit our typos without having to post a correction! Thanks
Congratulations on the new site and welcome home.
Thanks for all that you do to educate, illuminate and make us laugh during this scary election.
Bravo!!! I love when I hear snippets of conversations offline and hear someone say “have you been to that blog Mud-something? It is great!”. Well I am honored to be a part of something so much larger than myself…make that two things; Mudflats and Obama/Biden 08!!! Mudflats has be added to my monthly donations (Defenders, Mercy Corps, Kava.org etc) list. I have had to do some work lately to fund these contributions so unfortunately I have been doing more reading than commenting….we have become quite a prolific group indeed. As I have said before…just keep shining the light my Mudpals!
My one question is…who should play AKM when the movie comes out next year? Julia Roberts perhaps?
Nice! I like what you’ve done with the place.
Snoskred, Sephyroth and AKM: we commend by pinning on these gold medals and placing platinum tiaras upon your heads.
We are very appreciative!
Welcome to your new digs !!! Indulge me for a moment……..I live in Austin,Tx in a upscale gated apt. complex…….see many neighbors a lot…… 3 wks. ago when I first found this site……..I told 3 ladies out by the pool where to find facts about their new heroine – poodle………….mind you- these are 50-60 yr. old semi-retired lovely REPUBLICAN women!! One is now a mudpuppie for life!! Just saw the other 2 a few minutes ago……..they expressed their utter horror at McCowards stunts………they laughed…….and said ” he should have picked Romney !” ……..”he’s crazy and she is DUMB ‘………all 3 are voting for Obama !! You can never know how big your work is!!!!! I’m off to the ACL Fest with the biggest shit-eatting grin on my face………thanks to YOU !!!!! ……..you rock……..you rule !!!!!!
Thank you! Snazzy digs!
I simply can’t get over that map!
Wow.
First call for Palin to drop out:
http://article.nationalreview.com/?q=MDZiMDhjYTU1NmI5Y2MwZjg2MWNiMWMyYTUxZDkwNTE=
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
I took back my name, just like we mudpuppies, are going to take back our country. Thank you, AKM, for leading us to the truth. Thank God.
The numbers just keep growing – love checking out the map!
How do I turn the comments off? Test.
Well done, Snoskred and Sephyroth!
Many thanks to AKM for the homey new digs.
Will be lurking in comfort.
AZ … for OBAMA’08
Oh great, now there’s fun stuff too! Place the state was lots of fun. I got 47 of the states perfectly, but Nebraska was off by 880 miles! I had no idea…
being able to edit once the comment’s up is a great idea. thanks snoskred.
Congrats on the move and your success. Nice Edit Button;)
WOW! I like what you did with the place! Congrats on the move!
I put a little mad money in the kitty is case we need a few things!
Definitely, yes, depending on Mudflats for news from Alaska…
Does Sarah Palin know that in the lower 48 there are specialists who could help her with that aphasia thing?
If this is OT or violates some blogwhoring code, just moderate me, but I couldn’t find a contact button and wanted to let you know about my post about Palin’s road to nowhere. It’s got teens! It’s got sex! It’s lavishly illustrated!
Enjoy.
I made it and love the new site. Glad you kept the mudflats photo and quilt squares.
I can’t believe how many dots are on the map now!
Congrats!
I’m reposting to this other thread:
Not sure which thread we’ll get back to discussion about the debates and financial crisis on here yet – but I had to share what I just read in my paper that really alarms me.
The University of Illinois sent a memo to its employees last week telling them they can’t wear or distribute anything on campus that supports a particular candidate or party! U of I President Joseph White says the memo was intended to remind employees not to, as he put it, use school resources for politics.
Whaaaaaaaaaaat? No buttons, tees, bumper stickers? I can’t believe this on a major university campus, in Obama’s home state. What college campus doesn’t have political discussion and identities present? It wouldn’t be a institution of higher learning if it didn’t.
I’m used to hearing about nearby Wheaton College firing faculty for drinking (in the privacy of their own homes) or for getting a divorce. But U of I – not even a campaign button? YIKES
Many Congrats AKM ~~
Great place & growing every day !
Good Luck!
Thanks for putting forum link where we don’t have to hunt for it.
Wow! Can I have a room in the basement!? This is way cool!
hmmm —
From CNN Ticker Producer Alexander Mooney
“”" Palin was in New York City Thursday.
(CNN) – Prominent conservative columnist Kathleen Parker, an early supporter of Republican VP candidate Sarah Palin, said Friday recent interviews have shown the Alaska governor is “out of her league” and should leave the GOP presidential ticket for the good of the party.
The criticism in Parker’s Friday column is the latest in a recent string of negative assessments toward the McCain-Palin candidacy from prominent conservatives. ….. “”"”
Read more @
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/26/palin-should-step-down-conservative-commentator-says/
AKM……….Thank you for the new digs!
WANT TO SEE HOW MUCH RESPECT MCCAIN HAS FOR WOMEN…TAKE A LOOK AT THIS VIDEO HE BRINGS THIS WOMEN TO TEARS
http://www.vietnamveteransagainstjohnmccain.com/
My second family, or Mudflats blog could be my first?
Hmmm am I posting ?
Guess so
This is interesting read – looks like a few are finding out what we knew on the 2nd Day Palin (SWWNBN) was named as Veep
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/26/palin-should-step-down-conservative-commentator-says/
Fantastic look to the new site, and thanks for making it so easy to donate. I just punched that little button in appreciation.
You have often provided my source of sanity when things were going badly (like right after SP was nominated) and my source of joy and happiness with all of your great posts. I used to write as Cheryl, but now I am proud to be a mudpuppy and my new screen name reflects that.
Thank you a million times over for all of your work and for bringing us the truth, and Snoskred…phenomenal job with the new website!
@Bec,
Four years ago, the University of Rochester sent a similar email to employees re: political activities. I don’t remember all the details, but as I recall, the thrust of the email r/t university “resources” – not buttons or bumper stickers. The concern was that if the University was seen as political or partisan, by allowing its resources (such as its email system) to be used for political activity, it could affect its nonprofit status and funding. Certainly, nothing/no one stopped us from talking (crying, commiserating) with co-workers about the election!
Thanks for all your hard work! Really appreciate your efforts.
You wonderful and darling people! Snoskred and Sephyroth. Thank you so very much. xxxooo Great site, as always.
Wish all the moves I made were this easy! Where do you want me to put this big plant? I thought it’d be nice for you to have something green to look at during those loooong snowy days.
Can I have the corner room upstairs? Love the view!
Cafferty is asking if Palin is Qualified to be President.
http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/26/is-palin-qualified-to-be-president/#comment-651789
I wrote:
She’d be perfect . . .as a FOX newscaster. Then she could read the talking points off the teleprompter
NMJ
I love the plant…and so shall we all.
Wishing you the best of everything for tomorrow, Alaskans. You are in our hearts now, and not to be forgotten.
Not only is the Cafferty File good — some of the comments are EXCELLENT!
“One thing she has educated me on is the definition of foreign policy………….. just think how well qualified all of Americais with all of the foreign people flying over us all the time. i am laughing my self silly at McCain Insane pick for VP.”
“Only if an intelligent life forms takes up residence in her body”
“she is qualified to be the President of Russia. Russia is closer to Alaska (and you can see from there to boot) than the lower 48 states that most of us live in.”
Just a few of the over 400 comments — may have to bookmark so I can have a good laugh before bed tonight
I really like the ability to edit your post for 10 minutes. I can’t count the number of times I have hit the submit button and gone “oh $hit, I goofed”. Thanks for the ability to un-goof!
I put on the yellow boots and hopped the puddle to the new digs. Eggcellent and molto kudos to Snoskred and Sephyroth for getting our new home contructed and functional
Congrats to AKM and all the mudpuppies…:::Sniff:::…. proud to say I knew you when…..
Hey girl! I’m here…and CONGRATULATIONS!! This is the NICE kind of (if a bit early) October Surprise!
Congrats AKM and many thanks to Snoskred and Sephyroth. This is the only blog I visit. Well, it’s more than visiting. I live here. The links other posters provide keep me up to speed on what others are saying, so thanks to the other posters too.
I’m a little bummed that when I put my cursor over a link, I can’t preview it anymore, but I can live with that.
Bec in Illinois (11:35:49) said :
“The University of Illinois sent a memo to its employees last week telling them they can’t wear or distribute anything on campus that supports a particular candidate or party! U of I President Joseph White says the memo was intended to remind employees not to, as he put it, use school resources for politics.”
It actually makes sense to me. If I were a student, or if my kid was at college, I wouldn’t want them influenced by school employees. Too intimidating an atmosphere. As long as students aren’t silenced, I’m OK with that.
@lemonfair
Who knew? Thank you for the Vermont information. My mother graduated from Middlebury, and my father gave the bacculauleate sermon in the chapel there many years ago. Just a wonderful memory to hear from you re: names. My cousin and aunt live there now, and I have a bumber sticker for Leahy which I cherish.
Congratulations! Excellent new features. Keep up the good work. A Very Big Worldwide Thank You to Most Excellent Mudpuppy Snoskred and your trusty sidekick Sephyroth!
Congratulations on the new digs!
I will have to look around later tonight, but I have a quick question,
Can anyone direct me to a site where they list the organizations that endorse the candidates? I looked on Obama and McCain’s sites, yet could not find a list of the different organizations that have come out and given endorsements.
Thanks!
Again….congratulations!
Congrats to everyone and a thank you too.
This is by far the best site on the web and it keeps getting better and better.
I only wish I had time to read everything. I work, come home, and sit here reading for hours and still…I can’t made a dent.
I look forward to watching The (new) Mudflats website evolve into even bigger & better things in the future. Yes, I plan on hanging around here long after November’s election is nothing but a bunch of “Saturday Night Live” skits that my grandchildren will view one day and ask, “Did the Republican Party mess up that badly during the 2008 election season?”
Congrats on the new site!
A donation worth every penny to not have to read vile troll comments. I really needed a place to visit that is up-to-date with what’s going on as well as “friendly!” Thanks for leaving the light on for the rest of country – heck – make that world:) I’m all fired up for the debate. So as my co-worker said, let’s break out the Crystal Lite and microwave popcorn, it’s Hammer Time!
Congratulations AKM! Good Luck; and THANK-YOU!
An artifact of my failing senior brain — I’m at a different computer, and just tried to go to “www.themudflats.com”. This turns out to be a bar and grill in Ohio. Not that there’s anything wrong with that.
Maybe you (sysadmin) could arrange reciprocal “if you were looking for the other Mudflats..” blurbs on the home pages??
Heck, maybe we can draw them in and convert at least a piece of Ohio to AK Mudthinking.
Love the new diggs AK. Just handed out 100 index cards today
with ref to your site for the truth on this election.