Hmmm, I'm just wondering if there might be something else at play, here.
For example, I can't figure out why the WSJ ed page seems (IMO) to belittle the blogosphere lately.
Now this from our good friend Sean?
Is is possible that the conservative broadcast and print media are feeling threatened by US? I certainly hope not. We are their grass roots strength, not competitors.
Sean, my friend. Nobody likes to be insulted as "fringe people". Please understand a few tart responses. Perhaps the good folks here will rethink their some of their reactions to your comment (assuming we have it in proper context.)
And, perhaps you will reevaluate just who your friends and allies are. (Hint, you are among them if you are reading this.)
Take Two - Second chances all around!
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You've nailed it. There is an effort afoot to minimize the power of our forum, others and blogs. Sean had a MSM moment and he just hastened his drop in ratings--and in what's left of his reputation.