Rodent Regatta

We write weblogs for various reasons. Sometimes they become widely read and provide meaningful influence like InstaPundit or BuzzMachine. Jay Allen, on the other hand, has discovered that his influence, know-how and weblogging can serve better when focused on something other than politics.

I have two thoughts on that subject. To the extent that this weblog was started in response to September 11, 2001, it serves its purpose today regardless of what I’m writing about. While I wanted to learn something about the Internet, I had no idea how little I knew or what I’d be capable of doing on line in less than two years. While I write about my frustrations with politics and lawyers, I’m not really expecting to start any sort of meaningful dialog or bring someone to ”think like me.”

The Rat Race (aka Rodent Regatta in sophisticated circles) is a hobby, a frustration, therapy, a classroom for me, and a lark. At least Jay has found a way that he can truly serve. His contribution is not to be minimized because a politician doesn’t get elected on the strength of his influence!