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July 3rd 2008 13:44
For the past year or so, I have vented in this space on matters social and political from an admittedly liberal/progressive viewpoint. One of my children and several relatives have put this is in a slightly pejorative manner but that’s another story.
I have noticed that blogs in the political arena on Orble have been, to a great extent preaching to the choir. One very popular writer coming from slightly to the right of Genghis Kahn is a prime example; she attracts those who get their only news from Fox, Human Events and silly e-mail messages that assert Democrats are aliens from another galaxy and have no decent morals or ethical beliefs. She receives traffic and comments from cronies by the score. But she will not become engaged in debate.
So I have invited Randy Inman to join in posting to this blog and he has accepted. Randy and I have jousted many times on another site, Associated Comment. I will allow him to explain his views and more of his background if he feels it necessary, suffice it to say that he is decidedly politically “more Right" than I, (although not more right) and he is articulate and forceful in expressing those views engaging in a civility that is refreshing.
In any event, I hope Randy will write in this space from time to time. I know that I will enjoy having my ideas challenged.
As to others who disagree with me, send me a note and if you can express your opposition in rational and non-insulting terms, I would gladly invite your joining in the fun.
Meanwhile, I wish to thank Randy for joining the fray.
I have noticed that blogs in the political arena on Orble have been, to a great extent preaching to the choir. One very popular writer coming from slightly to the right of Genghis Kahn is a prime example; she attracts those who get their only news from Fox, Human Events and silly e-mail messages that assert Democrats are aliens from another galaxy and have no decent morals or ethical beliefs. She receives traffic and comments from cronies by the score. But she will not become engaged in debate.
So I have invited Randy Inman to join in posting to this blog and he has accepted. Randy and I have jousted many times on another site, Associated Comment. I will allow him to explain his views and more of his background if he feels it necessary, suffice it to say that he is decidedly politically “more Right" than I, (although not more right) and he is articulate and forceful in expressing those views engaging in a civility that is refreshing.
In any event, I hope Randy will write in this space from time to time. I know that I will enjoy having my ideas challenged.
As to others who disagree with me, send me a note and if you can express your opposition in rational and non-insulting terms, I would gladly invite your joining in the fun.
Meanwhile, I wish to thank Randy for joining the fray.
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