Cynical Nation

[Note: Today's guest editorialist will no doubt be familiar to many. Since he's still under contract with that "other" publication however, his full name will not be used. -- BNJ]

No doubt about it, 2004 was the year of the "Blog". If you're new to this brand new phenomenon, the world of "Blogs" can be a bit intimidating. That's why I'm here, to help you get started with a brief overview of the "Blog-o-sphere."

Starting at the top, Glenn Campbell sits beside the "Blog-o-sphere" like a Colossus, with his award-winning site Instant Pundit. It's called that because it lets you "instantly" find out what's happening in the "Blog-o-sphere." Just be careful you don't get "Instant-lanched" in the process. Heh, indeed!

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At the other end of the totem pole, newcomer Andrew Sullivan doesn't have many readers now, but if he keeps up his unique brand of emotional liberalism he is sure to earn a sizeable following!

Blogger Huey Lewis has even written a book called "Blogs". He's also the author of "If It's Not Broke Don't Fix It." I haven't read either of these books, but I'm sure they're full of same balanced, evenhanded political analysis we've come to expect from Huey.

Next on our tour, we can stop by Australia's Tony Blair and say, "Ahoy, mate!" Then there's the sublime Wankette and the always-popular Daily Cos, although he's changed a lot since his Fat Albert days.

For humor blogs, check out Ace of Base (more cowbell!) and Ohio Hawk (man, what is he smoking in that big old pipe?) Blogger Oliver Wilson, whose motto is "stupid like kryptonite," runs a hilarious parody site poking fun at that kooky liberal logic! I've also heard Cellulite Wisdom is funny, but this is one critic who never "got it." Your mileage may vary, of course.

Now it's time for lunch! Let's stop into Arthur Treacher for some fish n' chips and maybe a side of Little Green Apples.

Our next stop is My Pet Jawa, named after those adorable furry creatures who sang Peace Train in the third Star Wars movie. Then we'll take a trip on the Captain's Corner and get some Stalking Points from Josh Marshal.

That concludes the nickel tour, but be sure to explore some new "Blogs" on your own. Better yet, start one yourself, because I'm sure 2005 will be the Year of the "Blog" as well.