Hello, all.
This is just a short diary? introducing myself. The reason I am writing such a thing is because I have never written anything on this site, the rules seem somewhat arcane to me, and lastly, I am not a Democrat, I'm a Green. ( A conservative Green, to be sure, but a Green nonetheless.)
I am not a Democrat 'cause I see no substantive difference between the Democratic and Republican Party. They take money from the same people, they go to the same lobbyists for "information", they all attend the same soirees, and the two Parties have, between them, sold this country down the river. That probably won't sit well with some of you, which is OK by me. I actually like and respect people from both parties, but I consider any political party, even the Greens, to be amoral entities interested only in perpetuating themselves. It's the people who make up the Parties that I would like to reach.
Having said all that, and knowing this is a site for dyed-in-the-wool Democrats, I would still like to write blogs on this site occasionally, and to respond to others as I desire (and have time) to. It would be my hope to post items that are thought provoking, not just rants, and to actively engage in meaningful dialog. I've been working on a few things already, and would like to have an outlet that actually has thoughtful, intelligent people as it's members, not just knee-jerk reactionaries (Although there might be a few of those, too. Hey, at least they make life interesting.)
So, anyway, I hope I can find a home here. If not, and it appears I don't belong 'cause I'm not a Dem, that's OK. Just let me know by responding to this post. I promise I'll accept any hints given.
Thanks