Blogging is the 21st century version of … ?

Early American pamphleteers, 1940s government propaganda, 1950s tabloids, 1960s underground newspapers, that crazy guy hollering on the corner of Market Square, unhinged radio talk shows, Cas Walker's Watchdog, the annual holiday family letter from your wife's cousin updated daily, letters to the editor without the letters or the editor, Edward R. Murrow bucking the corporate media system - all that and lots more.

Blogging can build community. Part of the return shock from Florida was the conservatism we encountered. Through blogging it has been a relief to find many kindred spirits in the area. Thanks to Randy and everyone for breaking the progressive liberal barrier and allowing Democrats a say.