[Dean's World] Dean: On The Amanda Marcotte Matter

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Posted by Dean:
On The Amanda Marcotte Matter
http://www.deanesmay.com/posts/1170887453.shtml


   I see that much is being made [1]in some conservative circles over
   John Edwards' new campaign blogmaster.

   I'm rather divided on the matter. I have had the unfortunate
   experience of having something intemperate I wrote in a moment of
   weakness quoted against me. I have also had the experience of
   something harsh I said quoted back at me in a carefully pruned, out of
   context way that completely ignores my actual record and makes what I
   say look say much worse, or even completely different, from what I
   actually intended.

   Happens all the time.

   And one of the things I admire about blogging is that it IS a medium
   where you can say what you want, and confront people when they do this
   to you.

   I'm also weary--very, very weary--of the "conservative" impulse that
   condemns "bad language." In fact I view such bluenosery with contempt.
   And if you don't like it, f*ck you, don't read my blog.

   On the flip side, I wouldn't expect any major politician to take me on
   publicly as a high-profile member of his campaign. Because I do swear,
   I do sometimes lose my temper, and I do speak my mind. I also am known
   to get into arguments with someone where I say something deliberately
   provocative to make a point, and I know that on occasion that WILL be
   carefully pruned and isolated out of context and totally ignoring my
   actual record. As a result I wouldn't expect to be offered a
   high-profile, publicly visible job by a politician running for major
   office.

   Like it or not, though, John Edwards will be judged by the company he
   keeps. That's just a reality that anyone in a high-profile
   publicity-centric job has to deal with.

References

   1. http://www.qoae.net/posts/1170868925.shtml