It has been suggested to me that running
blogads (like Atrios does) would cover all site expenses and then some. I have resisted running advertising on the site for a long time, but it's time to reconsider.
If you guys gave me the go-ahead, I would run the ads on the left-hand column, below the Democratic Party meetup and ePatriot link. I would no longer solicit donations, but encourage you to donate to worthy political campaigns.
So I get funded, and you don't get hit up for money every so often.
On the other hand, even the most attractive blogads are a sort of visual pollution, and god knows I get tired of seeing ads everywhere. So no ads keep the site pristine, but I periodically hit you up for cash. In the past, you have responded amazingly to my pleas for financial assistance, but it takes a lot out of me (I have my pride), and I know it's annoying to you.
So I leave the decision up to you. Thanks.