Out with the old, in with ...

I've removed a few links from the "Give Ear To" section on the right, and added a few new ones.

The most surprising one might be "Lenin's Tomb." Lenin - both the blogger who goes by that name, as well as his inspiration, "Comrade Lenin" - and I are miles apart philosophically, but he's undeniably a powerful and articulate voice for a "far Left" vantage point; a fine foil for my own valuations, commitments, etc.

Reflecting on the blogs that I'm linking to, I realize that there isn't really one writer-thinker whose position is equivalent or even especially close to mine (overall), but I continue to be challenged and stimulated by all of them, in various ways. In some senses I almost feel more "affection" (if that's the right word) for some of the bloggers with whom I differ most strongly - they've certainly earned my respect, and I hope that perhaps the reverse is true, too.

What the fuck is blogging, anway - what are we doing? Ruminating, learning, challenging, grandstanding, self-promoting, etc; all that and more I guess. It can be maddening and draining - but often kinda fun too.