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October 4, 2009
Thanks Again, Readers!
Posted by Van Helsing at October 4, 2009 1:24 PM
Thanks to the continued support and contributions of its cherished readership, Moonbattery is now at #61 and climbing on Wikio's list of the most influential political blogs. Here's how the ranking is compiled:
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The top of the list includes heavy hitters from the establishment media (The Caucus) and even Big Government itself (Whitehouse.gov). Keep the tips and photoshops coming, and we'll continue to close in on them.
On a tip from BURNING HOT.
Update:
Make that #59, on a tip from Rich.
Comments
Thank YOU! Congrats, and well deserved. One of the few places I can come to and expect the truth.
Posted by: Miscreant at October 4, 2009 2:23 PM
The thanks goes to this blog, which is my personal favorite. The posts here are highly informative and also extremely amusing.
Congratulations on your move up the list!
Posted by: JWWright at October 4, 2009 2:25 PM
congrats. ever since I found this site it's the first place I go to when I browse the web.
Posted by: Jimbo in GA at October 4, 2009 2:37 PM
Van,
Many thanks to you for the work you do. It can't be easy but you need to know your work is valuable in preserving a free country.
Hang tough.
Posted by: Kek at October 4, 2009 2:58 PM
VH,
It's been a year and a half since I discovered your fantastic website, and due to your mastership of the pen Moonbattery has earned itself the #1 spot in my web browsing.
Keep up the good work of witty commentary and comical skepticism for the people's raised eyebrow.
Posted by: Travis at October 4, 2009 3:04 PM
Wish I had some rank I could shine on you, but you're #1 with me.
Posted by: Mr Evilwrench at October 4, 2009 3:10 PM
Congrats and keep up the good work!
Posted by: Chad at October 4, 2009 3:36 PM
You guys rock - your sarcasim approches the level of Limbaugh and your commentary makes liberals' heads explode!
You're the comtemporary Ben Franklins of commentary.
Posted by: Duke at October 4, 2009 4:35 PM
Congrats Van.
This recognition is well-deserved. Moonbattery is indispensable and I try to check in at least once a day.
Your commenters deserve some kudos too; this is the only site I know of where the posts as well as the comments are "must read".
Keep up the great work.
Posted by: Rich at October 4, 2009 4:46 PM
Congrats Van - you deserve it!! We have to hang together now that "the world" is taking over the Internet, so preserve Moonbattery and its important mission. I never start or end a day without my Moonbattery!
xxx
Posted by: puffdaddy at October 4, 2009 4:57 PM
You've been on my favorites list long enough for me to forget how I got here in the first place, and always part of my daily reading list.
Posted by: Gregory of Prescott at October 4, 2009 5:01 PM
Yay, Moonbattery blog is my favorite guilty pleasure!
Posted by: LittleMissPerfect at October 4, 2009 5:15 PM
Congrats, and let me also say that I like the recent upgrades to the format.
Posted by: PabloD at October 4, 2009 5:31 PM
You should all be ashamed of yourselves. A young, attractive man who is muy, muy dear to my heart, suffers terribly from the cruelties inflicted upon him by the intolerant, right wing hate mongerers around here. Sometimes he is unable to physically express his love for me, and simply lays on his bed, crying softly for hours on end. "Why can't those rednecks love Obama like we do, Juan?", he often asks between bouts of sobbing. I tell him that they are different to us, and that Barack's hot body, tight buns and rugged good looks are not everyone's cup of tea. He cannot accept this. He is convinced that only intolerant haters of diversity could be impervious to the Hunky Hot One, and that maybe, just maybe, he can soften their hard hearts, and direct the hardness elsewhere, when pondering Obama. Especially when he is not wearing a shirt. Please refrain from the Hate Crimes. You are damaging a very sensitive boy's dreams for Hope and Change.
Posted by: andy42302's alternative lifestyle "partner"- Juan "The Dominator" Elburro at October 4, 2009 5:41 PM
Congrats Van, I love this blog and check it out every day, keep fighting the good fight.
Posted by: Steve at October 4, 2009 5:55 PM
Yay! Moonbattery is one of the smartest and most entertaining sites of the web, so my only comment regarding the ranking is, "What? Number 61? Van Helsing was ROBBED!"
Posted by: Judith M. at October 4, 2009 6:31 PM
"readers" hell - i'm a willing participant! CONGRATS, VAN HELSING!
Posted by: nancz at October 4, 2009 6:59 PM
CONGRATULATIONS VAN!! When you're good you're good. I go to many blogs and this one has made #1 on my list. I find myself spending most of my time here now. ;-) ( I agree with Judith!)
Posted by: TED at October 4, 2009 6:59 PM
wow - kick ass! On the current trajectory you should overtake DailyKos (#14) in around 6 months. Now that would be hilarious.
Posted by: mega at October 4, 2009 7:23 PM
Congrats!
Posted by: Adam at October 4, 2009 7:31 PM
Top Drawer!
Posted by: 3bus at October 4, 2009 7:35 PM
Congrats! Moonbattery is one of my most visited sites.
Posted by: Rob Banks at October 4, 2009 7:59 PM
Congradulations Van (and the new elves)!
I very much appreciate the amount of hard work and dedication you have put into this for years.
I also want to say thanks to the many contributers who have well thought out and presented opinions on this site. It makes it worth reading!
Posted by: Oiao at October 4, 2009 8:12 PM
Moonbattery is the essence of awesomeness.
Posted by: SK at October 4, 2009 8:33 PM
Mr. Van,
When I wake up in the morning yours is the first website I open. I've told you before and I will say it again that it is because of this website and its many supporters that I feel like I am now a part of something. I absolutely believe that I am able to voice my political opinions and have them be heard amongst like-minded Americans. Church is the only other place that I have that same feeling of camaraderie. Thank you for doing what you do.
Posted by: obamasux at October 4, 2009 9:43 PM
I second that, obamasux! Many thanks to Van and the many contributors. I also agree with Rich, that the comments are "must reads" as much as the main articles. Still scrolling thru the trolls, though. Keep up the great work, everybody!
Posted by: Karin at October 5, 2009 5:32 AM
Great site. I always enjoy reading moonbattery in the morning, "heck" anytime of the day.
Van you rock and all the rest of you guys too.
Posted by: GregZ at October 5, 2009 9:04 AM
Keep up the great work everyone!
Your commenters deserve some kudos too; this is the only site I know of where the posts as well as the comments are "must read".
Moonbattery and IMAO are my only two (several times) daily reads online, for the reasons you state (also because both are updated frequently throughout the day).
Posted by: Nunya at October 5, 2009 11:13 AM
Outstanding, VH!!!
Also, I agree with Rich, Oiao, obamasux, Karin, et al - it's the commentary that makes this the exceptional site that it is.
Number 61? Number 1 in my book!!
Posted by: TonyD95B at October 5, 2009 8:00 PM
