Blank slates

[prog]

I just realized that I didn't check in on any righty-blogs since before the election. Inspiration struck to not visit the obvious (and stoopider) sites, but instead to drop in on my favorite Internet Lost Soul, James Lileks. And he had this to say (emphasis mine):

I’m approaching the new administration with a blank slate. I have no desire to walk around frowning in perpetual grumptitude, and it would be intellectually dishonest to prejudge everything that happens before it happens, or see the smallest act in terms of some broad preconceived idea. I thought that was an impressive victory speech, and if someone offers to earn your support, well, take him up on it.

This. I do hope there's a lot of this going around.

(That post also has some fine screenshots and funny commentary about an ancient low-budget Dick Tracy flick. Worth looking at if you're a movie dork like me.)

Comments

[ruthling.livejournal.com]

sadly, not as much as we need. there's a lot of bitterness, viciousness and lies out there.

I was surprised at someone on my flist who was so very upset, at both the presidential race and the prop 2 passing here in MA. She said something like "what are we all going to pass a joint and sing Kumbaya?" thankfully for my sanity, she turned off commenting (which is one of the reasons I'm spamming you). This is a woman with two tween-age daughters. What is she thinking?