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Patterns of War Shift Amid U.S. Force Buildup – Progress ... now you see it, now you don't, or maybe you never did.
A Call for Manners in the World of Nasty Blogs – Emily Post, meet your most difficult pupil.
Levin: Senate Won't Withhold Iraq Funds – It's clear the netroots will be outraged, but honestly, realistically, what else could Congress do? No politician in his or her right mind will risk the perception of deserting the troops, even if withdrawal is the natural predecessor to the end of funding.
Iran set to announce nuclear plans on Monday – And please don't forget, we were really nice to those 15 British sailors and let them go home. Aren't we wonderful? Don't you trust us?
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Where is my Easter Bonnet?
While some may see the blogosphere and the behavior of its participants as a new phenomenon, it isn't difficult to find an appropriate predecessor model. That model is found on the streets of any metropolitan area and it is called traffic and the prevalence of road rudeness...or in its extreme...road rage.
Granted, personal attacks and snark on the internet are not likely to lead to fatalities, but if computers had wheels, it certainly would.
The problem on the highway or the internet isn't going to be resolved through a badge system. Did anyone attend Easter mass yesterday and witness the value of symbols...no not the crucifix behind the altar or the statue at the entrance; I'm talking about the pretty new Easter outfits...complete with bonnets and bow ties. These are the outfits worn by the same people who also attend Christmas mass every year without fail...and then get into their shiny clean vehicle and race out of the parking lot without ever yielding to the old woman walking to her car that is parked in the back row because she forgot that it was Easter Sunday and foolishly arrived at the same time she does each and every Sunday.
Read more on the relationship between blog civility and Easter Bonnets...here:
www.thoughttheater.com
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