I'm setting this up for a variety of reasons. The first, I must note, is because a very close friend of mine started blogging. Today.
Call it inspiration? Mimesis? Something like that.
Secondly, I am about to take part in an independent study course on media writing, which requires a blog; why not get a head start?
Thirdly, I have an immutable desire to try and change the world. I only hope this thing helps me figure out how to do that.
To clear things up, a little about me: I am a white guy from Emporia, Virginia. I believe* in a cruel mixture of markets and socialism, the welfare state, high taxes on wealthy people, freedom of speech, gun control, abortion, democracy, renewable energy, clean air, good wine, indispensable friends, the equity of every single human on this planet and the undeniable power of the written word.
I harbor deep resentment for mass media, fundamentalism, bottled water, and FTZ's.
This is my head-first dive into an uncertain future.
Bienvenue.
*subject to change without warning
