So much of the US media narrative — primarily Faux News and wingnut radio — is downright dangerous. The narrative = “government is BAD.” The O’Reilly’s and Hannity’s have zero credibility with me, because they’ve never drunk bad water in some foul village in need of a water treatment plant. They are ignorant, dangerous, egotistical people. They put a fashionable patina on greed. They delight in exposes, so all their ‘newz’ about government is always bad, all the time, 24/7.

Go live in a village somewhere for a year or two, and what you’ll find is that villagers respect people who can settle disputes fairly, use resources wisely, plan astutely. And tell good stories ;-)

The Bu$hCo Admin is the logical expression of a debased, cowed M$M that values celebrity over governance. It’s narcissistic, solipsistic, and dangerous.

And it’s too bad, because I personally know several conscientious, dedicated (regional) newspaper reporters. But they can’t write about a politician’s drinking problems, or whether a politician treats their staff like crap, or whether a politician has a competent staff. The blogs can say these things, and they are; credibility will be key.

The blogs: I get great perspectives, many commenters have incredible insights, and the topics are timely. Blogs are analyzing original documents and finding some fascinating information, which enriches the stories as well as my understanding of which details matter.

Basically, I’m a sucker for a good story, but Bu$h Administration’s malfeasance has made the world more dangerous, and I view much of the M$M as complicit in that needless tragedy.

Soylent Dean strikes again!

“Once you break thru the bread-and-circus…people yearn for the truth. Right now, the ‘net is the only place you’re gonna get it.”

Amen, Diogenes. Couldn’t have said it better myself.

The MSM’s problem is grade school potty humor. Yours is clearly grad school potty humor, often including footnotes and references (that’s how we know it’s grad school level!) and thus it is more than acceptable.

[sounds of flushing]

At least around here.

Same with, to a large extent, Chris Gabrieli, who jumped in the race at the last possible second with his millions on millions in personal wealth when it became apparent the presumed frontrunner insider candidate was not going to cut the mustard. Gabby pulled in numerous favors just to be able to qualify for the ballot in the primary (including spending $85,000 to get signatures needed, where the other candidates had volunteers).

But who dominated the Dem state convention last weekend? DEVAL PATRICK, that’s who! A combination of a great candidate (smart, honest, charismatic, exciting) and his campaign style (which is trusting the grassroots in unprecedented ways) put us in the top of the pile. We’ve still got a way to go in name recognition – he was 99% unknown a year ago – but anyone who gets in a room with him or hears him speak, anyone who “gets it” when it comes to breaking out of the mold of machine politics we’re trapped in, will vote for him come September. He’s a practical progressive who will appeal to the so-called “independent” voter, he takes a stand on the issues come hell or high water (the only candidate with many detailed position papers already published on the web) and we WILL WIN back the corner office with him in November!!

If we can win this primary, we will rock the Democratic establishment in Massachusetts. People-powered politics is rising in the bluest of blue states, where believe it or not, it is desperately needed. And as a blogger, I hadn’t planned on endorsing anyone, nevermind be a fervent volunteer, but how could anyone pass up an opportunity to be a part of history?

there’s a problem with potty humor? well, there goes 80% of my offerings.