One of the ways, I can tell things have changed on blogs is that I now get it from both sides. On mydd, I was banned for questioning Armstrong's reasoning regarding the Wright situation.

I asked the "offensive" question (according to some posters) of asking them to explain to me in non inflamtory terms what was offensive about the comments. To this day, other than being over the top, I don't see anything particularly extraordinary in what Wright said- ie, does anyone question blow back occured? What about the black genocide? Is this a matter of speculation. His conspiracy theories were over the top, but I don't understand why they were offensive.  I know this maybe OT, but at its heart the same issue- blogs lack reasoning. It was that I was questioning the thinking of supporters.

I at this point- to be frank- don't care who wins so long as they beat McCain. I think either will be quantums better. But saying this, I do note how much blogs have changed from being independent voices. I don't expect them to help the Democrats win unless this changes.

 I mean I don't even bother to go to Daily Kos anymore. I am not one for being sheep. I know this is rude to say, but it's how the site feels to me. Like, follow, or be trampled.  I don't feel these various candidate endorsing sites will allow for me to remain a skeptic. To hold these candidates accountable.