It seems like only yesterday …
Sniff….I remember when @instapundit was just a little blogspot account.
— Jay Caruso (@JayCaruso) August 8, 2013
But it’s been 12 years since the brilliant Glenn Reynolds published his first post at Instapundit.com:
IT’S INSTAPUNDIT’S 12TH BLOGGIVERSARY TODAY. Here’s the first post.
http://t.co/L2HPw0zK0C via @instapundit— Instapundit.com (@instapundit) August 8, 2013
He was a true social media pioneer:
@instapundit You're the BEST, Glenn. Your blog was the original Twitter.
— vbspurs (@vbspurs) August 8, 2013
I can't believe it has only been 12 years, @instapundit — seems like you've always been the caretaker here.
— Erik Hansen (@flyeTwaddle) August 8, 2013
Since then, he’s paved the way for countless conservative bloggers:
Happy Birthday To Instapundit: One Half of Daily Pundit's Same Sex Blogparents http://t.co/FBD4uRXCyY
— Bill Quick (@DailyPundit) August 8, 2013
@JammieWF We all owe @instapundit a debt for his trailblazing, advocacy, and generosity. #FF
— Razor (@hale_razor) August 8, 2013
https://twitter.com/NoahPollak/status/365447111443103747
@instapundit was first blog i read. (my first link was back in 2002 – http://t.co/PH6WQsh9ka )
— David Harsanyi (@davidharsanyi) August 8, 2013
Glenn Reynolds is one of the people who showed what Internet pith could accomplish. 12 years of Instapundit. Mazel Tov.
— John Podhoretz (@jpodhoretz) August 8, 2013
And he’s inspired us with his hard work, his dedication, and — of course — his wit.
In 12 years @instapundit has produced 50 years worth of posts. Happy anniversary, now get some sleep!
— Derek Hunter (@derekahunter) August 8, 2013
We’re grateful for him every day. Happy blogiversary, Instapundit!
Boss!!! RT @instapundit: IT’S INSTAPUNDIT’S 12TH BLOGGIVERSARY TODAY. Here’s the first post. http://t.co/Ac0M37tU19
— Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) August 8, 2013
Wow. Congrats! RT @instapundit: IT’S INSTAPUNDIT’S 12TH BLOGGIVERSARY TODAY. Here’s the first post. http://t.co/GuA7JWQ31O
— Lachlan Markay (@lachlan) August 8, 2013
Happy bloggiversary to the blogfather, @instapundit. Can't believe it's been 12 years! http://t.co/ajJ6XhMvd0
— Bill Murphy (@billmurphy) August 8, 2013
Happy Blogging Anniversary to the godfather of conservative blogging (or blogging in general, really) -> @instapundit
— RBe (@RBPundit) August 8, 2013
@instapundit Congrats and kudos to your continued innovation.
— Brad Rourke (@bradrourke) August 8, 2013
@instapundit mazel tov! keep up the great work…you are very much appreciated 🙂
— jeffkatzshow (@jeffkatzshow) August 8, 2013
Congrats to one of the most important (and fun!) blogs in US! MT @instapundit IT’S INSTAPUNDIT’S 12TH BLOGGIVERSARY TODAY!
— Michael Graham (@IAMMGraham) August 8, 2013
Happy anniversary! RT @instapundit: IT’S INSTAPUNDIT’S 12TH BLOGGIVERSARY TODAY. Here’s the first post.
http://t.co/9STdX8nJHb— Ed Morrissey (@EdMorrissey) August 8, 2013
InstaBlast from the past @instapundit first post. http://t.co/SJlONauq8O Happy 12th Bloggiversary Instapundit!
— Amy (@AmyOtto8) August 8, 2013
Happy 12th Bloggiversary, @instapundit!
— Sean Agnew (@seanagnew) August 8, 2013
https://twitter.com/AndrewHClark/status/365495129483644928
.@InstaPundit Te salut, Blogfaddah.
— Will Collier (@willcollier) August 8, 2013
Best Blog Ever —> @seanagnew: Happy 12th Bloggiversary, @instapundit! #Classic
— SalenaZito (@SalenaZitoTrib) August 8, 2013
@instapundit Happy Anniversary. I was late to the game but so glad I found you.
— #NeverTrump (@jenninejones) August 8, 2013
@instapundit Congrats!
— ShamusFitzpatrick (@talkradio200) August 8, 2013
Ditto–best on web, bar none RT @rkylesmith: Cannot get through the day without checking @instapundit at least once. Happy 12th anniversary.
— Lance Christensen (@lancelands) August 8, 2013
Congrats Blogfather!! ==>> IT’S INSTAPUNDIT’S 12TH BLOGGIVERSARY TODAY. Here’s the first post…. http://t.co/RzqiArb3tg via @instapundit
— Jackie Wellfonder (@Wellfonder) August 8, 2013
Often emulated but never duplicated @instapundit
Congratulations on your 12th Blogiversary #TCOT— Liars Never Win (@liars_never_win) August 8, 2013
Here’s to many more years!
Editor’s note: Be sure to check out Reynolds’ excellent book, “An Army of Davids”!
Today's @instapundit 's 12th blogiversary. Godfather to righty bloggers/#teaparty. Get Army of Davids==> http://t.co/EexU6KZSWy
— Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) August 8, 2013
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