The few people who actually read this blog and know me in the real world are usually surprised that I don’t write about politics more. Truthfully, I’m a little surprised. The reason for this is because of the way politics is handled in the blogosphere. Think of a political blog you like. Now ask yourself, does it offer any thoughts or insights in to the complex world of politics, or does it simply bash what the other guys think?

It seems like most political blogs aren’t really political, they are knit pickers. Want to know what is wrong with the Democrats, go to a “Right Wing” blog. Want hear the latest on why Bush is a scumbag, go to a “Progressive Blog.” Want to hear answers? Want to see an open debate willing to hear opposing views? Want a dialogue? Good Luck. (Actually, if you want these things go read Anti-Everything; an exception to the rule for sure.)The point is this, the blogosphere (and the real world for that matter) don’t seem to be interested in addressing the issues that face us. What we do is pick a side. Are you for or against the Death Penalty? Gun Control? Abortion? Pick a side and stick to it. Never mind the fact that the world is more complex than that. You can be opposed to war and still find yourself willing to fight for something. You can be atheist and support peoples right to worship what they believe in. You can be devoutly religious and respect the fact that the government is not the appropriate place for you message.

My beliefs do not mirror the platform of the DNC, they do however line up much closer to the Democrats than the Republicans. It is very frustrating that when I assert an opinion of a political nature to told how I think because I’m a liberal, or worse yet that I can’t think a thing because I’m a liberal.

I will probably continue to air my politics here upon occasion. I do try to be real careful and make sure that I am voicing my opinion and not one I’ve heard. Sometimes it easier to just have the opinions you’ve heard elsewhere. Anyway I think that may be the problem with so called Political Blogs. They don’t often express a new thought, they parrot each other and the cable news channels. It’s bad enough that the Cable news networks repeat themselves all day, don’t make me read it while I’m surfing blogs.