the acme politics company: "An email from StartChange.org about the mass production of fake news with tax dollars got me thinking:   why does it seem as if Bush & Co. are the Roadrunner and the Democratic/liberal opposition is Wile E. Coyote?  Sure, the Republicans hold all branches and organs of government in an iron fist, which means they do lots more runnin' and their opponents do lots more chasin'.   But that's only part of it.   As long as liberals keep reacting instead of acting, they'll be forced to work harder and be more sophisticated, and yet will always be one step behind.   Maybe that's why efforts like MoveOn.org, no matter how well executed, look a little like the Acme Politics Company.   They're too high-tech, too elaborate.  It's time for a couple of 'beep-beeps' and some bold moves from the left.  And for God's sake, can we all have some fun while we're at it?

I'm not criticizing these groups - far from it.  Their work is critical, and terrific people run them.   I'm just saying the time is right for some low-tech (or 'appropriate technology') initiatives (with emphasis on the word 'initiative')."

(Via Night Light.)