About this blog Since her introduction as John McCain's running mate, Governor Sarah Palin has inspired Americans everywhere with her decency, humor, and courage. This website celebrates Sarah's qualities as a thoughtful American leader.

Monday, September 15, 2008

MFP:  A Grassroots Blog

by Arthur Radley

MFP is a true grassroots blog, created by bloggers who share a common interest:  Breaking down the rhetoric being thrown at Governor Sarah Palin.  We welcome new bloggers.

We have recently learned what it means to “astroturf” the blogosphere.  In the physical world, Astroturf is the artificial grass surface used in athletic stadiums.  In the virtual world of the blogosphere, astroturf is the network of artificial grassroots blogs that has sprung up.

They are artificial because they are apparently linked to public relations professionals and not to individual bloggers across the fruited plane.  And guess what?  The astroturf is decidedly anti-Sarah.

By contrast, MFP is a true grassroots blog, created by bloggers who share a common interest:  Breaking down the rhetoric behind the anti-Palin hysteria that seems to have gripped the left.  MFP is independent.  We are at this point self-funded.  We are fathers, sons, husbands and independent small businessmen.  No one tells us what to write.

We welcome new bloggers from around the nation.  If you would like to join us please contact us care of our webmaster.

The comment process is meant to be very easy.  We believe in free speech, even for people with whom we disagree.  You are welcome to leave comments to our entries.  We don’t mind if you foam at the mouth a bit, or if you exhibit symptoms of Palin Derangement Syndrome (PDS).  However, try to keep it clean - our kids read this blog.

Saturday, September 20, 2008

Grassroots Blogger:  “Charles W. Fairbanks”

by Charles W. Fairbanks

Charles W. Fairbanks is the nom de plume for one of our co-founders.  Charles W. Fairbanks was the twenty-sixth Vice President of the United States, serving under Republican icon, Teddy Roosevelt.  Like Governor Palin, he was a journalist early in his professional career.

The MFP man behind Charles W. Fairbanks is a small town, Main Street attorney.  He is the husband of a dynamic professional woman, and father of two.  “Fairbanks” has served on his town council and has taught Sunday School.  He has participated in political campaigns, but this is his first experience as a political blogger.

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