Flip-Flopper
Posted by Brad at 5:27pm Tuesday, November 18, 2008
I had a reader ask:
“What’s up with all the political blogging? I thought you said you were giving that up.”
Well, I did say that. But, I simply changed my mind. Some friends and long-time readers of this blog and the previous incarnations of my blogging expressed disappointment that I was giving up the political and current affairs writing. It seems, according to them, that I do my best blogging and writing when I talk about those things that stir up my passions. Politics, government and current affairs, social justice, faith matters and specific circumstances that affect me or my family are what stir up my passions the most.
So, I went back to writing specifically about those things that are on my mind and stirring my passions on any given day. Much of the time that means it will be about my viewpoint or others’ viewpoints that I find interesting and what to share regarding current affairs and politics. Sometimes, though, I will write something about my family or about a specific experience I’ve had.
For those who don’t like it, I’m sorry, but this blog is what it is. I’m not going to pretend to be something I’m not. I guess I just don’t do personal blogging as well as I do viewpoint and opinion blogging. It’s who I am. And this blog will reflect who I am.
Tag along, if you like. Or don’t, if you don’t. I’d love for you to keep following this blog, but I’ll certainly understand if you decide to look elsewhere.
On Nov 18, 2008, Brian said:
I, for one, am happy about the return to politics. If you could just get right wingers who disagree with the content to disagree respectfully, all could enjoy this content without the drama.
*** Disclaimer *** the left wing has plenty of nuts as well but those do not tend to be the ones trolling and attacking the content on this site
On Nov 19, 2008, Ryan Hukill said:
I think most of us, as a general rule, do our best writing when we let our personality and our opinions shine through. I may not agree with everything you have to say, and vice versa, but I’d much rather read posts (anywhere) from the heart than simply read posts that are designed to bring in the masses. After all, that’s why I don’t spend much time listening to mainstream media - because it’s boring… slanted or not, there’s no passion involved. It’s simply there for the ratings.
Keep up the good work!
On Nov 19, 2008, Brad said:
Thank you both for your kind remarks!