Well, just thought I'd introduce myself.
I've been reading this blog off and on for awhile. The latest controversy (the merc thing) is covered over on my regular digs, kuro5hin. I like that site for its balance, but kos seems to have some dissenters as well, although from what I've read here, there doesn't seem to be the same level of vitriole among them.
Me, I'm an expatriate American, married with two kids. I live in Norway, the land of fjords, DVD Jon, and free health care. With the election coming, it'll be nice to have a place to rant, or at least gripe occasionally, about our current administration, even if it is preaching to the choir here on kos.
I look forward to becoming acquainted with you. I might repost a story or two here from my k5 rants, just to get things started, or I might just hang around and keep my mouth shut. I dunno.