I am not a hand wringer. I'm a poll junkie, but not a worrywart. I have been unhappy to see so many handwringing/Palin diaries eclipsing the generally high quality writing that had been present at Dkos for most of its existence. Let this be the black hole of hand wringing/Palin diaries.
So this may be "presumptuous", but I think it might meet some needs of this community and serve the purpose of focusing the similar energies into one location.
Also, I think it gives us an opportunity to laugh at ourselves, at our reactive natures, and so on. Those who need to can vent and commiserate.
Don't get me wrong. I am not trying to lecture here today. I know everyone is entitled to their angst. I just think we can focus it in one location and prioritize other authors in the recent diaries list.
So there you have it. Stress away to your heart's content.
Back and forth. Up and down. Let's get this ship sailing like it was pre-Palin Hype.
One of the things that freaks us out in general is being reminded of how stupid/ignorant misguided 48% of the American public is.
When we see folks rallying behind a Palin/McCain candidacy, it's unnerving, because it seems so strange, so surreal.
The neoconservative/Christianfundamentalist/Oligarcic near majority is hanging on by its teeth right now.
So let's move on to whatever is practical and win this thing.