Blogito Ergo Sum: S.1 Revisited
The discussion generated by my Jail the Bloggers article has unearthed a number of interesting perspectives and opinions. I think the most telling are the following:
Promoted From The Comments:
Crystal :
With this I am thinking of, for example, the Oil Company lobbyists who paid the CEI company to put out pro-global-warming propaghanda commercials to be played on certain tv stations, and the 8 million dollars Exxon mobil has paid to people then went out and masqueraded as scientists to convince people there was doubt about the effects of too much carbon in the atmosphere. This could now be prosecutable if the origins of the attempt are not disclosed.In fact, I suspect myself that the grassrootsfreedom.com website, could have been just such a set up. Lobbyists created that website as a front to misrepresent this bill and get people angry and signing petitions to take it out. They are the ones who stand to lose the most from such an amendment.
Doesn’t that scare you that no matter how good your intentions, you could be duped so easily, if that were the case?
Yes, yes it does. Very astute observations which tab nicely with this little gem of data…
Jim :
Grassrootsfreedom.com is run by Richard A. Viguerie, he owns American Target Advertising. American Target is a direct mail advertising company with a special focus on conservative candidates.
Richard has written several books on how to use the alternative media to influence politics. Wiki Richard Viguerie ( Read the wiki, you will find it very interesting -Loki)Â I’d be willing to bet that Richard would have to do more reporting then he wants if this legislation passes.
This would seem, along with Nathan Morrison’s constitutional dissection of the situation, to be cause for a sigh of relief. The thing that prevents me from doing so is the one voiced here:
Maitri -
Yes, but what about a group of 100+ New Orleans-esque bloggers who actively campaign for any given change through their writing, along with some funding from a non-profit or grassroots organization?
What the unprecedented alliance of New Orleans based bloggers has done so far is impressive and unique. This bears continued watching as I am sure someone down the line might try to squelch our collective voice. Hmmm……
There are three lines of conversation on this, all with very good input from a variety of sources, ranging from constitutional analysis to pure invective. To see all of the discussion across platforms visit the following links:
Crosspost on LJ New Orleans With Comments
Comments on the original posting (Humid City/ Powers and Morrison)
OFF TOPIC, GO SAINTS!: Let me start by saying that I am a rarity, an American male who cannot stand football. Keep that in mind. Now even I cannot miss the fact that the Saints have one more game to go in oder to make it to the SuperBowl, if they make it I will watch my first SuperBowl ever! Not only that, but I will als go so far as to state (are you listening, Ashley? Rachel G? Oyster?) that if someone provides the garb I will do so wearing a Saints Cheerleaders outfit. Something this momentus deserves some spectacle, don’t you think? If it comes to pass I will make sure that incriminating photography is arranged. Uh… (cannot believe I am saying this) Go Saints!
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OMG. You really do scare me sometimes…
Good.
:D Yes, listening. And scared. But I am a Bears fan at heart. So Go Bears! (But if the Saints win then Whoo hoo! for that too.)
Rachel, imagine a large, heavy object being hurled your way.
*Ducking* Your time posted clock seems to be off sweetie. :P
And now that I think about it: just seeing you in a Saints t-shirt would be shocking enough.
Are you throwing Ashley at her? Btw, loved the loud shirt joke earlier today. Sarcasm like that is why it was love at first bite when we first met…
Loki, you’re not alone. My husband hates football too, but you’ll find both of us over at Buffa’s hollering on Sunday. I have to admit that the last game made me actually nervous, a bizarre reaction for someone who hasn’t watched football since her early 20′s. I wanted them to WIN!
This is different somehow. It’s not just a game and if we make it to the Superbowl, strike that, WHEN we make it to the Superbowl, it won’t just be a party with soggy bean dip and bad margaritas!
Oh yeah, and IF you actually are somewhere dressed as a Saints cheerleader, call my cell. I’ll happily add to the collective photos!
I can’t afford a Saint’s cheerleader outfit but I’d love to be sporting one for da GAME. (sobs)
Instead, I’ll have my “Dirty Bear” gumbo this Sunday at the Starlight for all to share in. (It’s a sacrament ya’s know.) Come on down and experience another slice of NOLA life.
Dude, you’re fucked. I can make a Saint’s cheerleader outfit that would look so good on you, it will stop traffic.
Atta girl, Blondie. We need to see this. In fact, we could sell tickets…
DB, you are my costume director, hat means that you get 10% of my 60% of ticket sales, less the cost of of something to smack adrastos with for not suggesting tickets earlier.
OK, Blondie. We need matching outifts.
OMG – Loki, have you seen this?
http://peoplegetready.wordpress.com/2007/01/19/laissez-le-saints-rouler/
I am so scared…I need a drink…lots and lots of drinks.
I dunno, Loki. I think you might have to pay people to see you as a Sainsation. The idea of Ashley joining you in drag is extra scary. I’m freakin’ out, man.
Oops the previous comment is from me, not Dr A. She thinks Loki has nice legs…
Thats okay Adrastos, we will find a jumper for you too! (Won’t we Dr.A?)
No way, my friend. I’m nowhere near as crazy as you are.