More recommended reading

Pennywit, who hosts a quasi-group blog at Pennywit.com (based upon a Drupal publishing system, the contributions of others frequently make the front page and RSS feed) and who is self-described as a liberal, has posted a response to the writings of one of his conservative contributors regarding the recent behaviors of the Democratic Party:

The Ridiculousness of Being a Conservative

I recommend making Pennywit.com a regular read, because even if you do not agree with his politics, often topics are addressed in an original and engaging manner.