What is this site all about anyway?
10.15.2006
First and foremost, I think I owe it to everyone to come out and say it: I'm a liberal. Yes, I admit it. But I like to think that I'm a different kind of liberal. The old term classical comes to mind, but I'll spare you. No, I'm not a conservative in denial. I am, however, very aware of the problems of my party, as well as the problems within the ideology of liberalism itself. This is something I feel is unique, and I think you can agree, though you're probably skeptical of my claimed awareness.
We are a people that become more interested in politics each year, perhaps due to the efforts of those fighting apathy, or the entertainers masquerading as journalists on CNN and FOXNEWS. Despite the growing interest, we remain more divided than ever on cultural and social issues such as abortion, gay rights, and so-called family values, which has prevented us from making strides towards accomplishing important goals abroad and improving our quality of life here at home. We have real problems that must be addressed on the homefront, namely our dependence on foreign oil and illegal immigration. Instead, we are bickering about who should and shouldn't marry, and whether or not the ten commandments should be displayed on public buildings.
I think talk radio is partially to blame for this, with their 'enemy within' philosophy, espousing nightly that those on the other side of the aisle are completely insane. The politicians in Washington do nothing to help matters, being that they are as divided as we are. The nature of politics in Washington are as dirty as they've ever been, but our representatives should be able to wade through the swamp of partisanship from time to time to actually get something done. Unfortunately, all they can do is pander for votes or cause scandal, and thus despite their greater social status and education, they prove no more useful than the common people. This site has been created to expose and ridicule these politicians, as well as the entertainers and radio hosts who provoke and encourage division for their own profit.
posted by Henry Emerson @ 6:07 PM,
