It's a Big Tent: Dust Up in the Blogosphere

I have some friends who only want to associate with liberal Democrats. Frankly, that reminds me of only eating the same thing day after day, or only reading what you agree with. That sounds boring to me! I like the diversity of opinions and ideas -- heck, I might even learn something.

But there is a little controversy right now about the Union publisher/editor inviting 2 conservative bloggers to write monthly for the Sunday Express. One of them has been very critical of the newspaper, in fact. But I think it's a brilliant move.

I like Russ Steel and George Rebane. I would call them friends. Do I agree with either of them politically? No. But, so what? They have a viewpoint that is different than mine and I appreciate that. I read both their blogs daily, but I also read other blogs. It's all "grist for the mill" in my opinion.

People always accuse the newspaper of being too liberal -- well, this brings in another voice.

Also, I want to give a shout out to Zuri Berry, the union's online community manager (and great sports reporter/columnist) Zuri does a great job and "gets" the online notion. (He has a Web site, a blog and he Twitters. In fact he and Aaron Klein were the ones who convinced me to Tweet.) I think Zuri brings a lot to the paper and its online presence and Nevada County is richer for having him here.

BTW, you can see all Nevada County blogs at www.ncvoices.us as well as news from YubaNet, KNCO,and  The Union.

Comments

[Douglas Keachie]

George Rebane is one of the greatest economic thinkers on the planet. I can hardly way to find out what his plan is to completely cure all the problems of the USA and worlds' economies. I'm sure he'll lay it all out, as soon as he get done telling everyone every little last thing that Obama is doing wrong. That may take a while...

[Steve]

This gives you just a little view of what George Rebane is really like...

Frrom Rebane’s blog:

“Some of our self-declared ‘middle of the road, balanced view’ stripe locals already have their undies in a large and prickly bundle. The Lord only knows how many minds yearning for garden club news will be mangled when Russ Steele and I kick things into high gear in the pages of our local newspaper.”

George and Jeff are dividers. Their writings usually are about how smart they are and how dumb we are.

Sad to see the Union got done this road.

[Russ Steele]

Yea, Dixie. Thanks for your kind words. I did not realize we were that far apart in the political universe. I visit here often and value your insight.

[Zuri]

Thanks Dixie. Your comments are appreciated.

[George Rebane]

Thanks Dixie, good thoughts. But I'm crushed, here all along I thought that politically we flew in tight formation ;-)