I see that’s going well
So, I let this lefty libertarian start blogging here and apparently some folks took offense to that. Not sure why. All he did was introduce himself and post a cool pic of an explosion. Then he was pounced on. Sort of uncalled for, if you ask me. If you disagree with someone, that’s cool. Let them know that by debating. But no need to stop reading (I’m still here) or accuse me of selling out. If I were to sell out, I’d do like all the other blogs and start playing technorati games by linking to the popular posts at the huge blogs. But that’s not my style. Never has been. I don’t buy ads. I don’t send mass emails (except on a rare occasion). I don’t do marketing. I made this site without any of that. My readers found me. And my readers range from conservative to liberal to libertarian to Libertarian to mild-mannered anarchists to moonbats. And I am cool with that.
A little lefty libertarian never hurt anyone. And if you think about it, they’re the ones that generally folks with my political bent actually have a chance of talking some sense in to.
One of the things about this site is that there are readers and authors here with varying political views. We discuss those things here and usually do so with no major issues. As Jon said in comments there:
One of the things I *really* enjoy about SU’s site is the good discussions and arguments I’ve participated (and lurked) in the comments.
That’s rather the point, don’t you think? Change some minds, get some perspective. In case you’ve not noticed, I am not one to toe a party line. I’ll tell those on the left and those on the right and those in the middle when I think they’re full of shit. I’ve been known to change my mind on occasion. And that has come from this site and discussions with you folks. So, when someone says they’re not going to read and may be back sometime, it disappoints me. And when someone accuses me of selling out, I’m not sure why. I sold out long ago by selling ads. Inviting someone with a different perspective to the discussion, I thought, would be a good thing. I still do.
Now, I’d like all the readers to agree with everything everyone says and for us to all hold hands, have a coke and a smile, and smoke some dope while singing Kumbaya. But that would be boring. No challenge. No entertainment. Posts would go like this: I’d post something witty and insightful. You’d all comment indeed. And we’d get bored.
It’d be cool if everyone liked me and all the other folks that post here, but it isn’t necessary.
Remember, I do this to entertain me. Not you.
Update: And so we’re clear, I have several positions that the typical reader here wouldn’t agree with. For example, I think:
Abortion should be legal (yeah it sucks, but the alternative is worse).
We should declare victory in the war on drugs and release the prisoners (as Chuck would say).
I’m against the death penalty.
Though I initially was one of the more ardent supporters of the war in Iraq, it is becoming increasingly clear that it is (at best) a clusterfuck.
All for gay marriage. In the eyes of the state, it’s just a contract between consenting folks. Who cares if it’s two dudes or not?
ID/Creationism don’t belong in school. And neither one is science.
But why stop there, let’s annoy the lefty readers to:
Free markets rock and hands down beat any other economic system.
I do believe in God and Jesus (though I’m not sure who this holy spirit person is, no one is).
Americans pay too much in taxes at all levels.
ANWR: If capping a few moose will lessen our dependance on foreign oil, then it’s time to cap some moose.
Kyoto: waste of money.
Spank kids.
Eliminate medicare and social security. And give me my money back
I’d rather gouge my eyes out with a spoon than see Hillary Clinton as president.
I like guns and everyone should have them, even felons and poor people.
If you think capitalism is evil, you’re a loon
Many times, government is the problem
And, heck, while we’re at it let’s piss off Libertarians:
America’s foreign policy cannot consist of not having a foreign policy.
We needs roads, public education and welfare. The best means for that is the government, at least for now. Deal with it.
No, you can’t have nukes and I’m cool with that.
A political platform cannot consist of eliminating every thing the .gov does and be viable or smart.
The free market is cool, but it probably won’t make sure the meat I feed my baby is properly inspected
The free market also doesn’t do a great job of taking care of workers
For the moonbats, George Bush was elected. Twice. Get over it.
For everyone else:
Less filling.
Boxer briefs.
Pepsi.
The AR is better than the AK.
There, are we all good and pissed now? Come back if you want, I’ll be here. Talking about guns, probably.
