Yes, I didn't like the piece either. Perhaps to elaborate I feel he didn't say what he really wished to say, and so was left with what is posted above. I have a feeling I know where he was going and I would have disagreed with him, but wish he'd said it rather than skirting around his thoughts. One minute the awkward comment about it being a blogger issue...next minute stating emphatically we'd survive as Drudge did..as he did.. equating us on rising level of comparative influence.
Not a great piece and it is rare I don't like something from him, even when in disagreement.
As to the other, my greatest fear is falling prey to the same vanities that overtook the MSM. Elitism, arrogance, power hungry. We haven't gone down that path yet but it's wise to be aware of that vulnerability to prevent its occurence.
Yes, Schadenfreude is OK as long as we are on the weaker side of the battle and as long as it is essentially comic.
Maybe I'm wrong, but when I hear Freepers say "Pass the popcorn," or "I'm enjoying the Dem meltdown," they seem to be saying it in a human kind of way, compared with the spewing hatred you too often see from the other side.
The day the Republicans get a monopoly on power will be the day to worry about. But it's a long way off as yet.