Memory Lane

Via Atrios, a Martin Lewis article detailing how the modern political process works--or doesn't, depending on your point of view. Spin teams and opposition research combine with aggressive cultivation of mainstream media to achieve the electoral equivalent of carpet bombing.

This type of tactic doesn't work against an informed electorate. However, can you call it an informed electorate when so-called journalists like Tim Russert's producers are relying on "oppo" to fill blocks of time? Besides, few people have time to even watch drivel like Meet the Press, much less truly keep up with the events of the day.

Oh, off topic, but: once again, this might turn into a slow post day. Half of the bandwidth here is down, and I've noticed modem-like connections for some sites, particularly anything graphic intensive. Also, looks like I'll be a little busy over here.

Let's see if this will post...