Ev is one of those lefties who think they're on the side of good, so anyone who disagrees with them is supporting evil. Hence they feel justified in being rude. They're actually the most illiberal and closed-minded people around.

"I came here from the New York Times link, but now that I see that you're another of the right-wing nuts that abound lately, I'll take my leave."

Whatever. Don't let the door hit you in the ass on your way out.

I think he was waiting for Amy to beg him to stay.

This makes twice Ive been used by Amy, that I know of

Jealous?

Come to think of it, was this post even up yesterday? I was checking for new post and opening old ones this morning and I dont remember seeing this one

After gently unfastening the elastic strap that keeps her dearest musings safe from prying eyes, the little literary artiste penned another darling thought into her clothbound Moleskine notebook: "Your blog sucks", she scribed, while sipping her apricot jasmine tea..."and I shall never visit again!"

Ev is an asshat. All in favor say 'aye'.

I agree with sterling, I mean who wrapes a moleskin notebook with an extra layer of cloth?

This makes twice Ive been used by Amy, that I know of.
Jealous?

Of course I am! ;)

Bradley has a good point. Most "liberals" are very un-liberal. There was a great local commentary about this - can't find it only though.

The flip side of course is most conservatives aren't into conserving much.

NicoleK, I agree that conservatives sometimes aren't very conservative (could they have made any bigger mistake then spending like drunken sailors the past 8 years?). But Bradley's point is an interesting take above the routine hypocrisy of partisans. Liberals walk under the banner of tolerance and accepting of all view points. Seriously, how rare is it to talk to a liberal who actually is tolerant of all/tolerant of all view points? Just seems they are tolerant of those they like or prefer. Conversely, I can talk to conservatives who really believe in their philosophy of staunch conservatism. And I say this as someone who isn't a conservative and hasn't been a registered Republican since 1990.

Not a single person in this world is tolerant of all viewpoints, everywhere. Some people's viewpoints just suck.

Aye. But, Banker, if you mean by conserving much, you may have a case with the environment. Not so much else beyond the general scope of human frailty and inconsistency, for good or for ill. Saying, "they don't want to conserve our revolution" is not exactly a mark against them in the manner suggested. It may be in that they are wrong not to go with the revolution, but one can't argue that failing to do so is a failure of conservation. The revolution is the change of the status quo, not the other way round. (Of course, I'm using revolution as something of an exaggeration, but you get what I mean.)

As for the drive-by "you suck," actually, I wouldn't be surprised if EV didn't return. For a lot of people - particularly collectivists - politics is an act of revenge on society, neighbors and such who fail to appreciate that person. EV is simply acting out of spite. If he can jab and get a shot in, he's satisfied himself (herself?) for the day, and for the encounter. Actually working through the ideas is not the point, because having correct ideas is not the point. Feeling correct is, and that can be achieved cheaply, simply and with little discipline, dedication or introspection.

Can it be? Yet another blog where thoughtful discourse, whether in agreement or no, is the norm?

Discussion of topics of this nature that don't automatically devolve into the "You Suck"...."No, YOU suck" sort?

Hmmm.....perhaps I'll stick around and see if new ideas can percolate.

> I went and read the studies

Oh for fuck's sake.

"The studies."

For parenthood.

I take no credit for your conversion, and accept no responsibility for the pending disposition of your immortal soul.

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