Because we disagree about Coulter’s comment, about how we should respond to it, about whether it’s inappropriate given the venue, about whether it’s funny or insightful. Screw all that.
Because here, we can disagree. And I can post a vile version of Uncle ReamUs. And when all is said and done, nobody has to lose face unless they’re dishonest.
That, my friends, is what it’s about. There’s never going to be any certainty. There is only informed and reasonable rhetoric, well rendered, and stupid and ignorant rhetoric, poorly rendered, and all shades in between. There is conviction. There is humility. There is courage. There is arrogance deserved and undeserved.
So, maybe some people don’t play by the rules. Maybe some people don’t agree with you. Maybe some people disavow what you say. And maybe some people actually respect you enough to make it known.
You can have your popularity contest, if that’s what you want. Maybe one or two of you even come here for my snark.
But that isn’t what Protein Wisdom was built on. And that’s not what’s going to keep it going. And if Pajamas don’t think that there are enough unique visitors, maybe they don’t count on how unique we are.
But the most immediate thing is that Jeff needs a new computer. So, where would you be drinking tonight, if you weren’t hanging out here? And what would you be paying for company you didn’t particularly want to keep? Dude, kick it in.
We’re doing pretty well, and I’ll be hitting that button again on Friday when I’m paid, but meanwhile, we can put this thing to rest early. It’s not just what Jeff says, people. It’s the freedom that he gives us all to say what we want without being moderated. It’s different elsewhere, even among those whom you may occasionally agree better with than Jeff.
So, if Tachy’s pissed (and I might be), for example, Jeff will respond to him, as long as it’s in good faith. And if Collins, though he tries to keep the ball rolling when Jeff’s not around, says something that pisses Jeff off, he’s going to hear what an asshole he is. And that’s pretty cool. So, y’know . . . the orphans and puppies and stuff.
UPDATE: Velour puppies with floppy ears and huge brown eyes. Orphans from Darfur.
RE-UPDATE: Who were passed over for adoption by Angelina Jolie.
Hmm, I always figured it was built on used chopsticks from a variety of take-out joints and held together with paper mache made from fortune cookie fortune paper. No?
Mark,
Well, yeah, but what’s your point?
Variety of opinion offered freely (used chopsticks are free) and held together by an even wider variety of past fortunes (paper mache) that shape same.
Great, now I’m hungry for General Tso’s Chicken.
Covetousness is ugly, cjd.
http://www.leeroyjenkins.net/soundbites/chicken.wav
Love that stuff. Too bad it has like five million calories.
Dammit, Leeroy got me again.
Let’s not put personal financial issues regarding PJM on the front page, please.
As I said before, they offered me a contract, and it is the same contract they are offering everyone else. So I don’t blame them from a business standpoint. They have investors who they have to answer to.
Sorry, Jeff. I’m just disappointed on your behalf. I would view an investment in PW differently, I suppose, under the circumstances. I wouldn’t rate your stock so low.
http://www.leeroyjenkins.net/soundbites/innocent.wav
If Angelina passed them over then they’re obviously deficient in cuteness. And who am I to disagree?
I mean, she should know, right?
I think Jeff has been writing some fantastic posts since his return. Thats why I donated (not under this email addr BTW)
As to the post at hand, for what it’s worth, I agree with Dan.
huh? I toooootally missed something here…
Leeroy/Gahrie,
Ha Ha! Sounds like Leeroy is channeling Lando, or maybe Ray Stantz in Ghostbusters. Wow, I’m a dork.
Wrong again, wingnut!
Have some leftover Tso’s in the fridge.
Is NOT, Slatbrains!!
Is there something we should be doing, like clicking on any PW links or ads?
Should we “add protein wisdom to our blogroll? I don’t know if I have a blogroll, but I am happy to click whatever I should.
Within reason, alfi.
Clicking through ads would help, furriskey. Adding to blogroll would help, too (if you can figure out how to do that). And if you buy a Volvo, don’t forget to mention Glenn and Helen.
I have a phobia about telling people to click on ads. I got in trouble for encouraging my readers to visit my sponsors.
OK, consider me set in motion. But I’m not buying a Volvo. The very name reeks of Amanda.
Does this mean Jeff can’t be Governor now? Not ever??!
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