in the interests of balance

Creek Running North is one of my daily must read blogs, and is probably an important step towards balancing me in relation to the many (rightfully so) angry, outraged liberal/progressive blogs I read. There's a certain careful parsimony of words there that makes meaning and impression shine. Check it out.

snippet of fantasy conversation in my head

"I am angry at you for apparently surrendering to and supporting forces that actively make my life more difficult."

It's almost enough to make me step back into a specific arena, but anger alone shouldn't be a prime motivator.

add to the manifesto

I don't want to have to play by rules I never agreed to. I don't think anyone else should have to, either.