Carolyn
Following is a quote from Regina Lawrence's column re the blogs. In the first place, Free Republic is not a "blog." Secondly, I certainly would rather have the power to set the agenda and frame the story in the hands of the many rather than the few. That way one can read all sides and make one's own decision. Understand? "This power to set the agenda and frame the story"
If the Oregonian had taken a reading comprehension course, you might have also explained to them that a "blog" is an ongoing journal. A "forum" is a public gathering place for discussion. Maybe we ought to use Free Republic Forum as the name. NOT. I would rather they stay confused about what FR is.