Am I the only one that gets overwhelmed with depression while blog hopping? At this point, I've seen mostly bad news. It's just one story of corruption, hubris and incompetence after another. I really need some good news for us progressives. Is their any silver lining in all those storm clouds?
Yes, I know, a clique. But I'm in a funk. My heart is heavy with anger and frustration. I see all the activity in the Blogsphere, even see that activity start to show up in the mainstream press, but I see no impact, no change in the direction of this country. I am an American. I am proud of our past. We've done great things in this world.
Now? I am ashamed of how the majority of the people in this world see us. I am ashamed of the way our current administration sees the American electorate as nothing more then ignorant peasants.
Instead of posting on all the incredulous behavior of those in power in our country, I feel like crying.
Yet, I know that there is hope. I know that with sites like Daily Kos, with people such as Kevin Drum and Atrios leading the pack, we can triumph. Right now, though, knowing something and feeling something are, for me, mutually exclusive.
So, can someone cheer me up with some hopeful news? Or at least let me know I'm not alone with this Blogpression.