This category is intended to identify the one post of the year that stands above all other for originality, insight and writing.
Because we had so many links in this category (over 100), Movable Type began to give serious error warnings after I'd put up about the 50th. By 80, it refused to save. So I've broken the post into two three groups, alphabetically.
One vote per person, you know the drill.
The Election Made Simple at Abu Aardvark
What’s missing from Elizabeth’s argument by Ampersand at Alas, A Blog
Perspective Evolution by Richard Cranium at the All Spin Zone
Wounds That Don't Heal by Richard Cranium at The All Spin Zone
Hallmarks from the Edge by Joe at American Leftist
War President by Joe at American Leftist
Rick Santorum (R-PA) is a Jackass by Angry Bear at Angry Bear
Lies, Bribes and Hidden Costs by Angry Bear at Angry Bear
My Friend, The Kidnap Victim by Christopher Allbritton at Back to Iraq 3.0
"Just Go..." by Riverbend at Baghdad Burning
Blue Spanish Eyes and Red Faced Americans by Bob Harry at Barefoot and Naked
Interview with 1980 candidate John Anderson at Basie!
Interview with former Senator Gary Hart at Basie!
The Ballad of Barbara Bradley Hagerty by Biblio Better Angels
Politics and Poetry by Jeanne d'Arc at Body and Soul
And in my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink by Jeanne d'Arc at Body and Soul
Bitches and pussies by Jeanne d'Arc at Body and Soul
Partisanship versus Partisansheep by Matt Stoller at The Blogging of the President
When NPR Fails You, Who You Gonna' Call? Not the Ombudsman at The Common Ills
My own Secret History of Al Regnery at Corrente
This is What Democracy Looks Like by Jeeni Criscenzo at CPR4Democracy
By the Power of Stipulation by Belle Waring at Crooked Timber
Talking rubbish about epidemiology by Daniel Davies at Crooked Timber
Curly Tales of War Pigs by JackPineSavage at Curly Tales of War Pigs
Blood and Treasure by Kos at Daily Kos
What the DNC Must Do: A Comprehensive Framework by daunte at Daily Kos
Science Friday: Liberal Blogs in Crisis by Hunter at Daily Kos
The politics of "Mosh" by Kid Oakland at Daily Kos
Abortion: The Choice I Made by Mary Scott O'Connor at Daily Kos
Freedom Summer and 2004 by Meteor Blades at Daily Kos
'Don't Mourn, Organize' by Meteor Blades at DailyKos
Hunting of Clinton, Collateral Damage by Mr. Murder at Daily Kos
What Moore did not tell us... by Mr. Murder at Daily Kos
Terrorist Strategy 101: a quiz by Pericles at Daily Kos
Sunny by Pete M. at The Dark Window
The Politics of Victimization by Matthew Gross at Deride and Conquer
Picking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate at Dogged Blog
Blood and Treasure by Kos at DailyKos
Posted by: los at January 28, 2005 07:57 PMJust Go by Riverbend, Baghdad Burning
I wish everyone in America had read it.
Posted by: James E. Powell at January 28, 2005 09:31 PMInterview with former Senator Gary Hart at Basie!
Posted by: Jonathan Singer at January 28, 2005 10:06 PMIf America were Iraq, What would it be Like at Juan Cole
Posted by: Robert Schumacher at January 28, 2005 10:47 PMI just re-read both of Cranium's posts at All Spin Zone. The guy is amazing when inspired. I can't pick one above the other, but if you're twisting my arm, I'll go with Wounds That Don't Heal. He out-digby's Digby.
(and here's another one from the other day that just blew me the hell away.)
The guy is truly a national undiscovered treasure.
"Just Go..." by Riverbend, Baghdad Burning.
Absolute favorite post, on my favorite blog.
Posted by: Arancaytar at January 29, 2005 10:37 AMI sometimes get emails asking me to propose solutions or make suggestions. Fine. Today's lesson: don't rape, don't torture, don't kill and get out while you can- while it still looks like you have a choice... Chaos? Civil war? Bloodshed? We’ll take our chances- just take your Puppets, your tanks, your smart weapons, your dumb politicians, your lies, your empty promises, your rapists, your sadistic torturers and go.
from "Just Go..." by Riverbend at Baghdad Burning
Posted by: Eric at January 29, 2005 01:17 PMTerrorist Strategy 101: a quiz, at Daily Kos
Posted by: Idiot/Savant at January 29, 2005 10:01 PM"War President" at American Leftist.
Posted by: cgs at January 30, 2005 01:52 AM"Just Go..." Baghdad Burning
Posted by: Elain at January 30, 2005 05:54 AMTerrorist Strategy 101:a quiz by Pericles
Posted by: ProfBacon at January 30, 2005 07:37 AMIf America were Iraq, What would it be Like at Juan Cole
Posted by: kathyp at January 30, 2005 07:07 PMWounds that Don't Heal, by Richard Cranium.
Posted by: Kate_Storm at January 30, 2005 08:26 PM"Terrorist Strategy 101: a quiz" by Pericles but also "Just Go" by Baghdad Burning
Posted by: peggy at January 30, 2005 10:18 PM"Just Go..." Baghdad Burning
Posted by: andrew in caledon at January 31, 2005 01:40 AMWounds That Don't Heal by Richard Cranium at The All Spin Zone
Good Luck Richard - from an Old E3 MOS 63!
Posted by: sen. bob at January 31, 2005 06:53 AMWounds That Don't Heal by Richard Cranium at The All Spin Zone
Wounds That Don't Heal by Richard Cranium at The All Spin Zone
Posted by: NEPAJim at January 31, 2005 11:34 AM"And in my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink" by Jeanne D'arc.
Posted by: Dave Reilly at January 31, 2005 11:53 AMPicking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate By Dogged Blog
Posted by: Elice at January 31, 2005 02:30 PMPicking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate at Dogged Blog
Posted by: Vicky at January 31, 2005 02:30 PMPicking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate at Dogged Blog
Posted by: Deb at January 31, 2005 02:39 PMPicking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate at Dogged Blog
Another Christie Keith keeper....
Posted by: Sharyn at January 31, 2005 02:45 PMPicking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate. Great Post.
Posted by: Nonie at January 31, 2005 02:50 PMPicking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate at Dogged Blog
A "complete and balanced" post!
Posted by: Tunia at January 31, 2005 03:00 PMWar President by Joe at American Leftist
Posted by: MK at January 31, 2005 04:07 PMPicking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate
A complete and balanced post!
Posted by: Tunia at January 31, 2005 04:17 PMPicking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate at Dogged Blog
Dogged Blog by Christie Keith should win - it's THE BEST!!
Posted by: alexandra Moffat at January 31, 2005 04:58 PMPicking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate
Goes to show that it all comes down to language and politics! Great analysis.
Posted by: Kathy Heilenman at January 31, 2005 05:00 PMDogged Blog by Christie Keith
Posted by: Jackie at January 31, 2005 05:30 PM"Just Go..." by Riverbend at Baghdad Burning
Posted by: Ralph at January 31, 2005 05:38 PMPicking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate at Dogged Blog
A thoughtful and to the point piece.
Dogged Blog by Christie Keith, Ah, commentary with a "balanced and wholesome" approach thus afresh from standard readings.
Posted by: Anita at January 31, 2005 05:46 PMPicking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate at Dogged Blog
Very good
Posted by: Louise at January 31, 2005 06:32 PMPicking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate at Dogged Blog
Keep writing Christie!
Picking The Bones of the Raw Diet Debate! Super Winner!
Posted by: Barb McKee at January 31, 2005 06:55 PMPicking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate addresses exactly the situation in which I find myself right now, on the verge of getting a new puppy. I already feed raw, I'm open to and willing to go further than I have in the area of holistic health, and I feel somewhat educated in the field; yet my simple, thoughtful questions are most often answered with the one-liner screaming capital letter responses of the no vaccine, whole-carcass crowd. It would be amusing if I didn't want real answers and if it didn't inhibit those who would really appreciate engaging in a dialogue.
Posted by: Judy Stoodley at January 31, 2005 07:12 PMPicking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate.
Well written Christie!
Posted by: Linda at January 31, 2005 07:26 PMLanguage is powerful; a tool used to manipulate, either intentionally or unintentionally. Let us emulate Christie's open-minded emphasis on "complete and balanced" *thinking.*
What a wonderful political post for pet lovers! It get my vote.
Shari
Posted by: Shari at January 31, 2005 07:31 PMPicking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate at Dogged Blog
is terrific!
Posted by: Mandy Moller at January 31, 2005 09:14 PMPicking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate at Dogged Blog
Six paws up here!
Makes me proud to be a 'raw-feeder' :-)
This is What Democracy Looks Like by Jeeni Criscenzo at CPR4Democracy
Posted by: monkey at January 31, 2005 10:40 PMPicking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate at Dogged Blog
Christie is absolutely the #1 in progressive thought and nutrition for our companions.This is where healthy animals should be.
Picking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate at Dogged Blog
Great post Christie. Made me think about how I present raw feeding to friends. (And I'm a Lonsdaleian.) ;o)
Posted by: Pat Shuler at January 31, 2005 11:03 PM"Picking the Bones of the Raw Diet
Debate" gets my vote.
Picking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate at Dogged Blog. Absolutely. Christie has the invaluable knack of making you think without demanding or assuming that you agree with her. And that, after all, seems to be what is important to her.
Posted by: Gil. Ash at January 31, 2005 11:55 PMPicking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate at Dogged Blog
Christie, you're amazing, you get my entire family's vote, 4 paws up! :-)
Picking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate at Dogged Blog - got my vote. I rarely bring up dog food or politics at a dinner party for all the passions they can stir up. Christie is so correct that it is knowledge, not fear that should dominate the discussions on both topics. In that respect, there are many parallels to these two seemingly divergent subjects.
Posted by: Megan at February 1, 2005 01:24 AMPicking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate at Dogged Blog -- I love Christie's writing, it's smart, funny, and thought provoking
Posted by: Stephanie at February 1, 2005 02:28 AMPicking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate at Dogged Blog
Picking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate at Dogged Blog
Picking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate at Dogged Blog - what a great article... three thumbs up!
Posted by: Amy at February 1, 2005 08:20 AMGreat article, Christie.
Posted by: Betty Lewis at February 1, 2005 08:54 AMPicking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate at Dogged Blog by Christie Keith should win.
So well said and well written!
One more vote for Picking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate.
Posted by: Kate Nielsen at February 1, 2005 11:21 AMPicking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate at Dogged Blog. Definitely an important read for dog owners and also for the political commentary. Christie stands out for her commonsense approach to life.
Posted by: Ron at February 1, 2005 11:34 AMPicking the Bones of the Raw Diet gets my vote.
Thank you Christie for making this so easy for me.
My pets thank you as well!
Nancy
Dogged Blog by Christie Keith
Posted by: Lydia at February 1, 2005 12:48 PMPicking the bones of the raw diet gets my vote!
Posted by: Tracey at February 1, 2005 01:30 PMPicking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate at Dogged Blog. Common sense review, very well constructed! Right on, Christie!
Posted by: Nicole at February 1, 2005 02:52 PMPicking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate at Dogged Blog. Common sense review, very well constructed! Right on, Christie!
Posted by: Nicole at February 1, 2005 02:52 PMPicking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate at Dogged Blog
Yet another well-written, thoughtful piece by Christie Keith.
Posted by: Kasie at February 1, 2005 03:51 PMPicking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate at Dogged Blog.
Great post by a talented and knowledgeable writer.
Picking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate at Dogged Blog
Picking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate at Dogged Blog
Well written and very well said!
Posted by: Lew Olson at February 1, 2005 10:29 PM"Just Go..." by Riverbend at Baghdad Burning
Posted by: Mike from NoVa at February 2, 2005 08:06 AMFreedom Summer and 2004 by Meteor Blades at Daily Kos
Posted by: lea-p at February 2, 2005 05:25 PMJust Go, by riverbend at Baghdad Burning
Posted by: James E. Powell at February 2, 2005 05:38 PM"Just Go" by Riverbend.
She's there and tells us what it's really like.
Just Go Bagdad Burning
Posted by: MsPiffers at February 2, 2005 06:12 PMPicking the Bones... I like the way Lakoff is leaking out into the whole wide world. It's not just for wonks anymore.
Posted by: LizO at February 2, 2005 06:54 PMJust because I hate to see it drift into obscurity without a single vote...
this time I'm voting for mine.
Abortion: The Choice I Made, by Maryscott O'Connor at Daily Kos.
Yep. That's me.
Posted by: Maryscott OConnor at February 2, 2005 07:10 PMPicking the Bones...Bravo Christie! An excellent piece of "raw" wit and wisdom!
Posted by: Kathy Baker at February 2, 2005 08:28 PMPicking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate gets my vote.
Posted by: Judy at February 2, 2005 09:47 PMDount mourn, organize by MB at Daily Kos
Posted by: Murray at February 2, 2005 10:42 PMOf Course, Christie Keith's Picking the Bones of the Raw Diet is the very best!!!
Posted by: Meewon at February 2, 2005 11:20 PMFreedom Summer and 2004 by Meteor Blades, one of the most inspiring things I've ever read.
Posted by: Raybin at February 3, 2005 02:40 AMPicking the Bones of the Raw Diet by Christie Keith has my vote!
Posted by: Barb at February 3, 2005 07:24 AMPicking the Bones of the Raw Diet By Christie Keith Gets My Vote 100%
Posted by: Donna at February 3, 2005 08:12 AMPicking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate at Dogged Blog, hands down!
Posted by: Barbara at February 3, 2005 08:32 AMMy vote goes to "Picking the bones of the raw diet debate" - I felt myself release a long sigh of relief upon reading it.
Posted by: Audrey Wolter at February 3, 2005 10:24 AM"Picking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate" made me want to go back on the raw feeding list and offer guidance to those poor lost newbies. Yes to commit "Heresy" once again, privately of course.
Posted by: Diane Mellon at February 3, 2005 10:37 AMIt's sort of cool (in a starving artist kind of way) being a writer. One of the joys of hackery is re-reading a piece written months ago, and thinking: "Man, how did that happen? Did I really write that?"
Sometimes the muse is in da house.
Posted by: Richard Cranium at February 3, 2005 11:53 AMPicking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate at Dogged Blog, Christie Keith
Don't mourn, organize, Meteor Blades Daily Kos
Posted by: gretel at February 3, 2005 02:27 PM"Just Go..." by Riverbend at Baghdad Burning
Posted by: emmasnacker at February 3, 2005 06:18 PMMy vote goes to Christie Keith's "Picking the Bones of the Raw Diet" -- a humorous and wise piece by one of the most knowledgeable voices in holistic animal care.
Posted by: Gina at February 4, 2005 12:10 AM"Just Go..." by Riverbend
Posted by: dancinfool at February 4, 2005 10:53 AMWar President by Joe
Posted by: LetterC at February 4, 2005 11:49 AMI vote for Picking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate at Dogged Blog. Christie is so knowledgeable and, even more importantly, so skilled at sharing her knowledge. This essay will help others share an important message.
Posted by: Janine Adams at February 4, 2005 06:45 PMAnd in my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink by Jeanne d'Arc
Posted by: val at February 5, 2005 11:14 AMPicking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate By Dogged Blog
Posted by: Mary at February 5, 2005 04:24 PMPicking the Bones of the Raw Diet! Excellent article. Well written, and expresses exactly where I am when advising people on appropriate diets for their animal friends. My own raw fed dogs and kibble fed, almost 17 year old, cat are all very healthy and happy.
Posted by: Ann at February 5, 2005 05:27 PMJust Go..." by Riverbend at Baghdad Burning
Just Go-Riverbend
Posted by: BillR at February 6, 2005 02:01 PMBitches and pussies by Jeanne d'Arc at Body and Soul
Posted by: Tild at February 6, 2005 03:31 PMI place a vote for Picking the Bones of the Raw Diet. Awesome article!
Posted by: kim at February 6, 2005 05:37 PMWhat’s missing from Elizabeth’s argument by Ampersand at Alas, A Blog
Posted by: pablo at February 6, 2005 07:54 PMAnd in my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink (Jeanne d'Arc at Body and Soul)
Posted by: TSD at February 7, 2005 12:22 PMPicking the Bones of the Raw Diet - I'm so glad to know I'm not the only "raw feeder" who feels this way about the "war of the foods"
Posted by: ls1grrrl at February 7, 2005 08:01 PMPicking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate at Dogged Blog, Christie Keith - while I am on the other side of the political spectrum from Christie, I can see the parallels in her argument and found the article well-written and well worth the read.
Posted by: Carol at February 11, 2005 07:22 PMAnd in my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink by Jeanne @ Body and Soul. This piece haunts me with it's truth-telling.
Posted by: marievi at February 11, 2005 07:39 PMAnd in my thirst they gave me vinegar by Jeanne at Body and Soul
Posted by: jiffykeen at February 11, 2005 08:49 PMBody and Soul: Politics and Poetry
Posted by: dc at February 11, 2005 09:18 PMWar President by Joe at American Leftist
Posted by: talonlzr at February 20, 2005 11:37 AMWar President by Joe at American Leftist, that really rocks
Posted by: R.Sanders at April 15, 2005 02:58 AM