I read a number of liberal/progressive/populist blogs yesterday, and I came across a number of people who posted their strong disdain for this community. But oddly enough, I recognized these individuals by name because they constantly post at this very site – the very site they hate.
I don’t get it. What’s the point of publishing at a site you dislike?
And it’s not a distain for Markos or any of the administrators, but a general hostility for the entire community.
The sentiment is all the more odd and laughable as it often came from self proclaimed populists.
One person wrote that he wants punch DemocraticLuntz in the face. Really. I mean if you dislike Luntz-y that much, then just skip his posts. Why bother following him around the site?
He’s not Kitler.
A found long time supporter of John Edwards who dumps on the community for generally supporting President Obama. Believe me, this person was LOVED our community when it wildly supported Edwards during the primary season. Let’s remember, on the eve of the Iowa caucuses, Edwards won the straw poll in a landslide, 48% to 27%. But NOW that Obama is supported by 88% of the Kossacks, the poster think we suck. Oh, but that person doesn’t have the guts to post that sentiment here, only on other blogs
Now, this is a narrow issue. I’m NOT talking about people who disagree with the site or people who dissent from the community consensus or people who dislike a particular writer. I’m talking about people who openly write about their dislike of the general community, but nevertheless blog here, all day long.
A great example I can cite is that of David Sirota. David was a BIG populist, yet he loved to belittle the masses, such as his famed community put-down, Barack Obama Is the Almighty - Bow Down To Him Now. Yet he constantly posted to a community he didn’t respect.
So back to the question: if you think so little of us and dislike us so, why do you spend so much time here?
Wouldn’t you time be better spent with people you respect, like on those other blogs?
I mean, if you hated one of your neighbors, why would you keep going over his/her house for dinner (other than the free booze - H/t to buhdydharma)?
Don't trade your integrity for access. It seems to me the only way to retain your principles is to leave.
Perhaps someone is willing to step forward and explain.
PS Go Yankees!
UPDATED:
Yankees beat Balitmore 7-4, extending their winning streak to 9, and now only one game down in the lose column of the AL East.