Charity should hamper some things we want to do

Day 128 – Today, with some awfully kind donations from good friends, the Pub Politics charity challenge for the Carolina Children’s Home crossed over $3,000. Now we have to pump that number up even higher.

How much should you give to charity? I love this answer by C.S. Lewis:

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A busy week for Pub Politics

Day 127 – No time for blogging today. It was a busy week for both work and Pub Politics.

I really hope you will fork over a few bucks to help the Carolina Children’s Home. In the meantime, check out the activity from Pub Politics this week.

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I need you to give us some money

Day 126 – Allow me to take a break from my regular political banter and tell you about an organization that could use our help and how we are using Pub Politics to raise money for a great charity. Please visit www.rally.org/pubpolitics

It’s the holiday season: we rejoice in miracles and holiness of this time, enjoying family, food, friends, and festivities. As families, we gather to share time, love and traditions and create memories that last a lifetime.

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When To Fight (And When To Hold It In)

Day 125 – Sometimes things can get a little heated in the political scene. We all make mistakes, but learning from them is the way to become a better person and help change the world around you.

Keyboard Courage

Day 124 – Today I had the opportunity to spend some time with Joe Erwin, former SC Democratic Party Chairman and President of Erwin Penland, a SC based advertising firm with over 400 employees. The meeting was set up by former SC Governor Jim Hodges.

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What’s your love language?

Day 123 – Last night while at the Bachmann book signing I ran into the new edition of Emily Post’s etiquette book. This one was updated with all the latest etiquette tips for a new day dominated by technology. Seeing that my wife is an etiquette expert, I thought it was the perfect gift.

After all, Elizabeth’s love language is gifts. Mine is words of affirmation. I like to be told that I’m rocking shiz.

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A day on the presidential trail

Day 122 – After spending some time on the presidential trail today, I recorded my first audio post. This is something completely different. I hope you get something out of it.

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When a waiter ruins your blazer

Day 121 – Whew…I’m beat.

I woke up at 4:00 AM to hop a flight back from DC to Columbia. I was in town less than twenty-four hours for a quick meeting. Now I’m heading back to Columbia where I will immediately hook up with Congresswoman Michele Bachmann for a book tour stop.

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Using Pub Politics for good

Day 120 – Phil and I have decided to start using Pub Politics for something other than drinking and bitching. The show is growing by leaps and bounds and when Republicans and Democrats come together, we should be using the opportunity to solve real problems. Look for our launch soon.
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Give meaningful gifts

Day 119 – Just in case you haven’t figured it out yet, let me say it again – I have an awesome staff!

Last night the team surprised me during Pub Politics with red velvet cupcakes (MY FAVORITE!) and two gifts. I was completely surprised.

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