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Gentlemen Prefer Blogs
According to a recent survey, gentlemen prefer blogs to the
tune of 75 percent; roughly 25 percent of blog frequenters are
female. But I want to invite all you ladies to invade the male
space. What exactly is a blog? Well, it is an online journal or
tabla rasa in the Internet zone where average people can post
articles and comments, expostulate, and generally schmooze about
topics ranging from food to politics.
It is also a retaliation against what bloggers call MSM; you
know, mainstream media, such as CNN, Fox News, and the New York
Times. The argument is that MSM is controlled by corporations and
other insiders; the blog provides the opportunity for the little
guys, or gals, to make their otherwise inaudible opinions
known.
I stumbled upon this process when Googling for "Schopenhauer."
It turned out Mayor Jerry Brown-formerly the Governor of
California-had just started his own blog. The philosopher that he
is, he had made comments about Schopenhauer, as well as about
teen drag racing through Oakland, curfews for ex-convicts, and
freedom-of-speech issues.
I figured I would chime in without telling my fellow bloggers
that I have a regular column in MSM. Someone had already blasted
Jerry for having the nerve to start a blog when he can be heard
on O'Reilly's Factor and Hardball.
I did not tiptoe into the medium, as I should have, but rushed
in by calling America a land of parrots since 9/11, with only one
line-a salute to the flag. This drew fire, and I was called a
moron by some moron in the blogosphere. How dare he? He was
tarnishing the reputation of blogging, straddling a fine line,
butchering his chance of being graced by my deep, insightful
words again.
I felt better a day later after reading the 255 entries on
this one topic and finding that the anonymous and
well-known--from some guy named "Smiling Simian in Shades" to
Linda Ronstadt, Bruce Springsteen, Noam Chomsky, and even Jerry
himself--had all been called equally insulting names. If
Jerry--who is brilliant, in my estimation--can be attacked, it
was not a big deal anymore.
The next day Jerry posted a comment about political extremism,
and I was ecstatic because I knew it was my chance to delve into
my favorite topic: dead philosophers. Both he and I seem to enjoy
this popular hobby.
When I mentioned how I am particularly a devotee of 17th
century philosopher Baruch Spinoza, some guy who called himself
"Bill Gates" (yeah, right) attacked Spinoza as "having been
discredited long ago." Excuse me? It's one thing to fire bullets
at me, but I will not stand for vitriol against my future
husband-you know, in my next life.
"Bill Gates" went on to tell me to go live with the animals.
Although he was referring to the furry kind, I politely replied,
"No. I don't want to live with you."
Then someone named HA offered his two cents by insinuating
that my carefully reasoned arguments were tedious. I asked, "Is
this a mere joke as your name implies? Ha ha, HA."
Blogging is more than entertainment. It is a way to keep
shelves stocked in the marketplace of ideas. It allows brave
political souls to get input from their constituents about public
policy. Eight million people have blogs and 3% of Americans read
them daily.
Ladies, maybe you'll join the trend. Bill Gates is waiting for
you.
Mayor Jerry Brown's blog can be found at http://www.jerrybrown.typepad.com/
Charlotte Laws, Ph.D. is a syndicated columnist, an elected
member of the Greater Valley Glen Council and the President of
the League for Earth and Animal Protection (LEAP). Her political
website is http://www.CharlotteLaws.org
MORE RESOURCES updated Wed. February / 05 / 2025
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