There are millions of blog posts each year. From that huge number, about 100 were of such high quality as to attract a Koufax nomination for best post. We have now narrowed the contenders to just 11 individual posts.
Normally we do not list more than 10 finalists in any one category but the huge number of very good efforts as well as a multi-way tie left us with the option of including too many or too few finalists. Since we are liberals, we naturally chose the most inclusive path.
I highly recommend that you take a while and read each of the listed posts in one sitting. It is quite an experience to take in the variety and quality of those posts all at one time.
Once you have read them all again, please vote once for one of the following:
“Wounds That Don't Heal” by Richard Cranium at The All Spin Zone
“The African-American Blogging Thing” by Antigone at XX
“Just Go..." by Riverbend at Baghdad Burning
“And in my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink” by Jeanne d'Arc at Body and Soul
“Picking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate” at Dogged Blog
“Evolutionary Theology” by Digby at Hullabaloo
"A Very Old Story" by Digby at Hullabaloo
“If America were Iraq, What would it be Like” by Juan Cole
“Timeline of Terror Alerts” by Julius Civitatus (with help from Biltud) at JuliusBlog
“A Dog Chasing A Car” at Suburban Guerrilla
“Exit Interview” at TBogg
Each of those is truly excellent. Please do not split your vote and if anyone says that the choice is clear (and I know that someone will say it about each of those posts), I will laugh out loud.
“The African-American Blogging Thing” by Antigone at XX
Posted by: Lauren at February 11, 2005 12:59 PMJuan Cole, If America...
Posted by: Eric at February 11, 2005 01:26 PMexit interview
Posted by: Ruth at February 11, 2005 01:29 PMIf America were Iraq
Posted by: katherine at February 11, 2005 01:41 PMRichard Cranium's piece made me think for days. Absolutely that one.
Posted by: SpinDentist at February 11, 2005 01:43 PM"Just Go" by Riverbend.
I'm a bit agog that Orcinus' post "A liberal war on terror" (http://dneiwert.blogspot.com/2004/12/liberal-war-on-terror.html) didn't make the final list, and I thought so highly of it that I'm writing it in.
Posted by: Meph at February 11, 2005 01:50 PMRichard Cranium - "Wounds that Don't Heal".
Posted by: Kate_Storm at February 11, 2005 02:00 PMAnd in my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink by Jeanne d'Arc at Body and Soul.
Posted by: Dylan at February 11, 2005 02:04 PM“Picking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate” at Dogged Blog
Posted by: LizO at February 11, 2005 02:05 PMRiverbend's "Just Go."
Posted by: Eric at February 11, 2005 02:06 PMDigby's Evolutionary Theology
Posted by: coturnix at February 11, 2005 02:08 PM“The African-American Blogging Thing” by Antigone at XX
"Picking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate"
Posted by: Barbara at February 11, 2005 02:47 PM"Picking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate"
Posted by: Melaime at February 11, 2005 02:50 PM"Picking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate"
Posted by: Dagmar at February 11, 2005 02:51 PM"Picking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate"
Posted by: Deb at February 11, 2005 03:11 PMJuan Cole If America . . .
Posted by: MD in MA at February 11, 2005 03:18 PM“Picking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate” at Dogged Blog
Posted by: Mary at February 11, 2005 03:26 PM“Evolutionary Theology” by Digby at Hullabaloo
Posted by: Peatey at February 11, 2005 03:28 PM“Evolutionary Theology” by Digby at Hullabaloo
Posted by: Steady Eddie at February 11, 2005 03:30 PM“Picking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate” at Dogged Blog
Posted by: Judith at February 11, 2005 03:32 PM“Exit Interview” at TBogg
“Wounds That Don't Heal” by Richard Cranium at The All Spin Zone
Posted by: rapt at February 11, 2005 03:41 PMJuan Cole
Posted by: Julie Martin at February 11, 2005 03:49 PMPicking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate
Posted by: Tunia at February 11, 2005 03:52 PMDigby's 'Evolutionary Theology.'
Posted by: Giles at February 11, 2005 03:54 PMTimeline of terror alerts
Posted by: Nanette at February 11, 2005 03:56 PMIf America Were Iraq...
Posted by: Hulka at February 11, 2005 03:56 PMDigby, "Evolutionary Theology", a topic close to my heart.
Posted by: wozzle at February 11, 2005 03:56 PM“Exit Interview” at TBogg
I saved it so I can go back and read this now and then.
Juan Cole's “If America were Iraq, What would it be Like”.
Posted by: Ascendent at February 11, 2005 04:03 PMJuan Cole
Posted by: Dennis at February 11, 2005 04:03 PMExit Interview, by TBogg.
Beautiful, unsentimental tribute to his father.
Posted by: jpb at February 11, 2005 04:04 PM"A Very Old Story" by Digby at Hullabaloo
Posted by: ScottM at February 11, 2005 04:05 PMCole.
Juan Cole's post
Posted by: Chris Dub at February 11, 2005 04:08 PMIf America were Iraq by Juan Cole. Still makes my hair stand on end.
Posted by: Kansas at February 11, 2005 04:08 PMJuan Cole
Posted by: awnm at February 11, 2005 04:11 PM"A Very Old Story" by Digby at Hullabaloo
Posted by: tsb at February 11, 2005 04:13 PMIf America were Iraq: Juan Cole.
Posted by: agitpropre at February 11, 2005 04:13 PM“Evolutionary Theology” by Digby
Posted by: john at February 11, 2005 04:17 PMJuan Cole........“If America were Iraq, What would it be Like”
Posted by: Canuk1 at February 11, 2005 04:18 PM“Wounds That Don't Heal” by Richard Cranium
Posted by: Jamie VW at February 11, 2005 04:22 PM“Just Go..." by Riverbend at Baghdad Burning
Posted by: SanJoseLday at February 11, 2005 04:22 PMjuan cole..if america
Posted by: akrnyc at February 11, 2005 04:22 PM“Picking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate” at Dogged Blog
Juan Cole's.
Posted by: justin at February 11, 2005 04:23 PMEvolutionary Theology by Digby.
But special mention to TBogg's Exit Interview.
Posted by: semper fubar at February 11, 2005 04:23 PMExit Interview - TBogg
Posted by: tlh lib at February 11, 2005 04:24 PMJust Go
Posted by: emptywheel at February 11, 2005 04:24 PM“Just Go..." by Riverbend at Baghdad Burning
Posted by: Mike at February 11, 2005 04:24 PMJuan Cole, If America were Iraq
Posted by: James Salsman at February 11, 2005 04:30 PM“Evolutionary Theology” by Digby at Hullabaloo
Posted by: John I at February 11, 2005 04:32 PMJuan Cole.
Posted by: J.B. at February 11, 2005 04:34 PMJust Go by Riverbend at Baghdad Burning
Posted by: Caliberal at February 11, 2005 04:36 PMI just printed out all 11 posts. I will read them this weekend (looking forward!), and vote when I'm done.
Posted by: pontificator at February 11, 2005 04:36 PMJuan Cole "If America..."
Posted by: Jim Shirk at February 11, 2005 04:38 PMJuan Cole, If America Were Iraq
Posted by: nihil obstet at February 11, 2005 04:39 PM“And in my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink” by Jeanne d'Arc at Body and Soul
Posted by: stay at home dad at February 11, 2005 04:40 PMJust Go by Riverbend at Bahgdad Burning
Posted by: JC at February 11, 2005 04:43 PMDigby; Evolutionary Theoology
Posted by: poputonian at February 11, 2005 04:43 PMIf America were like Iraq - Juan Cole
Posted by: Elveta at February 11, 2005 04:43 PMThere are so many good ones. Good ones make you think. "Picking the Bones", Dogged Blog, made me think hard about the interconnectedness of things. So "Picking the Bones" it is.
shari
Posted by: shari at February 11, 2005 04:46 PMEvolutionary Theory by Digby
Posted by: Billy Pilgrim at February 11, 2005 04:47 PM“If America were Iraq, What would it be Like” by Juan Cole
Posted by: Cat Chew at February 11, 2005 04:47 PMDigby's "Evolutionary Theology"
Posted by: Steeve at February 11, 2005 04:49 PMTBogg'd "Exit Interview" never fails to touch my heart.
Posted by: chica toxica at February 11, 2005 04:49 PM“And in my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink” by Jeanne d'Arc at Body and Soul
Posted by: cj at February 11, 2005 04:51 PMJuan Cole, If America
Posted by: Loudocracy at February 11, 2005 04:53 PMJuan Cole
Posted by: herdsire at February 11, 2005 04:57 PMJuan Cole - "If America were like Iraq . . . "
Posted by: Ben P at February 11, 2005 04:59 PMJust Go, by Riverbend at Baghdad Burning
Posted by: James E. Powell at February 11, 2005 05:00 PMEvolutionary theology by Digby
Posted by: PZ Myers at February 11, 2005 05:02 PM“Picking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate”
Posted by: Jackie at February 11, 2005 05:06 PM"A Very Old Story" by Digby
Posted by: morajokaj at February 11, 2005 05:08 PMJust Go by Riverbend gets my vote. But you're right, it wasn't an easy choice between her and Juan Cole. In fact, I would never have heard of Juan Cole if Riverbend hadn't recommended him as truly informed commentary.
Posted by: Vivian at February 11, 2005 05:10 PMBaghdad burning gotta be it!
Posted by: Dr Wu -I'm just an ordinary guy at February 11, 2005 05:11 PM“Just Go..." by Riverbend at Baghdad Burning
Posted by: tex at February 11, 2005 05:12 PM"Exit Interview" - TBogg
Posted by: andante at February 11, 2005 05:14 PMEvolutionary Theology by Digby
Posted by: murray at February 11, 2005 05:15 PMEvolutionary Theology by Digby
Posted by: murray at February 11, 2005 05:15 PMIf America were Iraq - Juan Cole
Posted by: Jaimie at February 11, 2005 05:18 PMThe African-American Blogging Thing by Antigone at XX
Posted by: Roxanne at February 11, 2005 05:20 PMJust Go
Posted by: Jason Stahl at February 11, 2005 05:23 PMProfessor Cole's: "If America....."
Posted by: just passin' thru at February 11, 2005 05:25 PMPicking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate
Posted by: Leone at February 11, 2005 05:29 PM“Wounds That Don't Heal” by Richard Cranium at The All Spin Zone
Posted by: redcane at February 11, 2005 05:34 PM"Just Go..." by Riverbend at Baghdad Burning
Posted by: squirm at February 11, 2005 05:34 PM“Evolutionary Theology” by Digby at Hullabaloo
Posted by: modus potus at February 11, 2005 05:35 PMTBogg
Posted by: JL at February 11, 2005 05:38 PM“Picking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate” at Dogged Blog
Posted by: Dana at February 11, 2005 05:38 PM"Exit Interview"
Posted by: Timothy at February 11, 2005 05:39 PMEvolutionary Theology
A very tough decision, though.
TBogg. I'm not sentimental, and neither is he. That post was one of the most moving things I've read.
Posted by: gmb at February 11, 2005 05:42 PMPicking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate was excellent.
Posted by: Marion Fazio at February 11, 2005 05:42 PM"Just go"..Riverbend
Posted by: Swami at February 11, 2005 05:44 PMPicking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate
Posted by: Audrey at February 11, 2005 05:46 PMWhen I saw "Exit Interview" on the list I thought right away, "Is that the one about his father?" That is a theme writers have covered for generations but I have read very few as well done and moving as this.
Posted by: jambo at February 11, 2005 05:46 PMJuan Cole, If America were Iraq ....
Posted by: alison/seattle at February 11, 2005 05:47 PMTBogg's Exit Interview
Posted by: Sunnie at February 11, 2005 05:49 PM"If America. . ."
All are wonderful, but Juan Cole captured a critical idea in just the right way.
Posted by: Helena Handbag at February 11, 2005 05:50 PMT-bogg, "Exit Interview"
Posted by: lordwhorfin at February 11, 2005 05:52 PM"Just go..." by Riverbend at Baghdad Burning
Posted by: Gillian at February 11, 2005 05:52 PM"A Very Old Story" by Digby at Hullabaloo
Posted by: Erik at February 11, 2005 05:54 PMJuan Cole.
Posted by: Eric Lee at February 11, 2005 05:55 PM“Evolutionary Theology” by Digby at Hullabaloo
Riverbend's Just Go!
Posted by: Calico at February 11, 2005 05:59 PMIf America were Iraq. . . by Juan Cole
Posted by: janjan at February 11, 2005 06:04 PMRiverbend... with gratitude.
Posted by: tulip at February 11, 2005 06:13 PM“Just Go..." by Riverbend at Baghdad Burning
Posted by: Mike deNoVa at February 11, 2005 06:16 PMExit Interview by TBLOGG
Posted by: Huh at February 11, 2005 06:18 PMEvery one of them deserving. But I vote for "Just Go" by Riverbend.
Posted by: jnfr at February 11, 2005 06:18 PM“And in my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink” by Jeanne d'Arc at Body and Soul
Posted by: 313to212 at February 11, 2005 06:19 PMPicking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate
Posted by: Kaye at February 11, 2005 06:22 PM"Dog Chasing A Car," Suburban Guerrilla.
Posted by: Susie from Philly at February 11, 2005 06:24 PMJust Go by Riverbend at Baghdad Burning
Posted by: slim at February 11, 2005 06:24 PMPicking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate
Posted by: Lydia Driscoll at February 11, 2005 06:25 PM"Evolutionary Theology" by Digby at Hullabaloo
Posted by: Leo Caesius at February 11, 2005 06:27 PMTbogg: Exit interview
Posted by: Mark H at February 11, 2005 06:27 PM"A Very Old Story" by Digby
Posted by: Shira at February 11, 2005 06:33 PM“Picking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate” at Dogged Blog--absolutely excellent--
Posted by: doreen at February 11, 2005 06:35 PM“Timeline of Terror Alerts” by Julius Civitatus (with help from Biltud) at JuliusBlog
Posted by: J at February 11, 2005 06:36 PMExit Interview by TBogg. It made me cry the first time I read it. And it made me cry again, reading it for the vote.
Posted by: candy at February 11, 2005 06:37 PMEvolutionary Theology by Digby
Posted by: /b at February 11, 2005 06:38 PMFor passion, for truth, for eloquence:
“Just Go..." by Riverbend at Baghdad Burning
Exit Interview by Tbogg
Posted by: Rugo at February 11, 2005 06:48 PM“Just Go..." by Riverbend at Baghdad Burning
Posted by: Mark at February 11, 2005 06:50 PM“Picking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate” at Dogged Blog
Posted by: Sharyn at February 11, 2005 06:54 PMJust Go by Riverbend
Posted by: Kalira at February 11, 2005 06:55 PM“If America were Iraq, What would it be Like” by Juan Cole
Posted by: spyral at February 11, 2005 06:57 PM“Timeline of Terror Alerts” by Julius Civitatus (with help from Biltud) at JuliusBlog
Exit Interview, by tbogg
Posted by: David at February 11, 2005 06:59 PM“Just Go..." by Riverbend at Baghdad Burning
Posted by: djn at February 11, 2005 06:59 PM“If America were Iraq, What would it be Like” by Juan Cole
Posted by: WeirdScenes at February 11, 2005 07:01 PMJuan Cole If Amerika were ...
Posted by: Aeolus at February 11, 2005 07:06 PMMy vote:
Timeline of Terror Alerts” by Julius Civitatus (with help from Biltud) at JuliusBlog
“If America were Iraq, What would it be Like” by Juan Cole
Posted by: Niky Ring at February 11, 2005 07:09 PMJuan Cole, "If America Were Iraq"
Posted by: Alexi at February 11, 2005 07:11 PMLove Julius & Biltud !!!!!!
Posted by: Florence at February 11, 2005 07:13 PM"A Very Old Story" by Digby
Posted by: stumpy at February 11, 2005 07:15 PMThis is a hard one. I was thoroughly captivated by each and every entry.
My vote goes to Juan Cole's If America. It just brought it all into the clear!
Posted by: Zapata at February 11, 2005 07:18 PM"A Very Old Story" by Digby
Posted by: littlesky at February 11, 2005 07:20 PM"Picking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate"
Posted by: Gina at February 11, 2005 07:22 PMToo hard to choose. But if I must ... Juan Cole, "If America were Iraq."
Posted by: SimoneDB at February 11, 2005 07:26 PMPicking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate
Posted by: Kathy at February 11, 2005 07:26 PM"If America..." by Juan Cole.
Posted by: Emo Philips at February 11, 2005 07:26 PMJulius and Biltud!
Posted by: carol at February 11, 2005 07:29 PM"A Very Old Story" by Digby at Hullabaloo
Posted by: Anita at February 11, 2005 07:35 PMJuan Cole.
“If America were Iraq, What would it be Like”
Posted by: Detlef at February 11, 2005 07:36 PMJust Go...the pointency of the final paragraph is hearwrenching and says so much about what has been done to people under the guise of helping them. It's a sad, sad world in which we live, and the madness unfortuantly continues.
Posted by: Heather at February 11, 2005 07:39 PM“Picking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate”
Posted by: Kathy Clements at February 11, 2005 07:47 PMRiverbend's "Just Go"
“Picking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate”
Posted by: Linda at February 11, 2005 07:48 PMIf America were Iraq by Juan Cole
Posted by: FlakCat at February 11, 2005 07:50 PM“Timeline of Terror Alerts” by Julius Civitatus (with help from Biltud) at JuliusBlog
“If America were Iraq, What would it be Like” by Juan Cole
Posted by: dancinfool at February 11, 2005 07:53 PM“If America were Iraq, What would it be Like” by Juan Cole
Posted by: revere at February 11, 2005 07:58 PMtbogg
Posted by: niucons at February 11, 2005 07:59 PM“Timeline of Terror Alerts” by Julius Civitatus (with help from Biltud) at JuliusBlog
Juan Cole
Posted by: gail at February 11, 2005 08:03 PMi promised myself i would vote for digby - so i will:
A VERY OLD STORY
but, the only one that made me tear up was exit interview - congrats to all
Posted by: melandell at February 11, 2005 08:06 PM"Exit Interview" by Tbogg
Posted by: Kate Petersen at February 11, 2005 08:07 PMDogged blog gets my vote!
Posted by: Barb at February 11, 2005 08:10 PMPicking The Bones of The Raw Food Debate
Posted by: Barb at February 11, 2005 08:12 PMExit Interview by Tbogg.
But thanks for introducing me to so many wonderful blogs. I had a hard time choosing, but I'm a big Tbogg fan, so....
Posted by: not proud American at February 11, 2005 08:14 PM“Picking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate” at Dogged Blog
Exit Interview, by TBogg
Posted by: mike k at February 11, 2005 08:17 PM“Timeline of Terror Alerts” gets my vote
Posted by: Tomas at February 11, 2005 08:21 PMPicking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate
Posted by: laura at February 11, 2005 08:28 PM“Evolutionary Theology” by Digby at Hullabaloo
Posted by: Louise at February 11, 2005 08:29 PMKerry never made the sale, as the Suburban Guerilla knew he wouldn't, back in January. And she made it a great story.
Posted by: devtob at February 11, 2005 08:29 PM“Just Go..." by Riverbend at Baghdad Burning
Posted by: joejoejoe at February 11, 2005 08:29 PMExit Interview, Tbogg
Posted by: tinkerbell at February 11, 2005 08:32 PM"Just Go...", Riverbend. Competitive field!
Posted by: Duncan Idaho at February 11, 2005 08:33 PMPicking the ones of the Raw Diet Debate
Posted by: A.Rambeck at February 11, 2005 08:40 PM“If America were Iraq, What would it be Like”
Posted by: Chris at February 11, 2005 08:40 PMPicking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate
Posted by: A.Rambeck at February 11, 2005 08:41 PM
“Evolutionary Theology” by Digby
Juan Cole.
Posted by: kaviraj at February 11, 2005 08:49 PMDigby: Evolutionary Theology
Posted by: JAK at February 11, 2005 08:55 PMAll Spin Zone--Wounds that Don't Heal
Posted by: Eric at February 11, 2005 09:03 PM“Exit Interview” at TBogg
Posted by: salvage at February 11, 2005 09:08 PM"Timeline of Terror Alerts" by Julius and biltud.
Posted by: LetterMan at February 11, 2005 09:19 PM“Timeline of Terror Alerts” by Julius Civitatus (with help from Biltud) at JuliusBlog. It's a tough choice but Julius and Biltud's entry show how a couple of dedicated researchers can use blogs and internet resources to knit multiple strands of raw information into a cohesive news piece.
I would like to vote for "Picking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate" blog by Christie Keith for a Koufax award. It was excellent.
Posted by: Lin Fryman at February 11, 2005 09:29 PM"And in my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink"
Posted by: Leslie at February 11, 2005 09:32 PMThis one is really, really hard, but I'll go with "Just go" by Riverbend.
Posted by: Basharov at February 11, 2005 09:38 PM"If America were Iraq" by Juan Cole.
Posted by: ArC at February 11, 2005 09:41 PMexit interview
Posted by: abbri at February 11, 2005 09:55 PMTbogg
There's a bunch of wise and well-written posts nominated, but "Exit Interview" is great art.
“Picking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate” at Dogged Blog
Posted by: kathie at February 11, 2005 10:03 PMDamn, but this is a tough category. I think I have to say "And in my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink."
Posted by: Ben Jones at February 11, 2005 10:09 PM“If America were Iraq, What would it be Like” by Juan Cole
Posted by: Doug in Alabama at February 11, 2005 10:24 PMI split my own Digby vote and came up with:
“If America were Iraq, What would it be Like” by Juan Cole
Posted by: Kay at February 11, 2005 10:24 PM“Just Go..." by Riverbend at Baghdad Burning
Posted by: Southerner at February 11, 2005 10:29 PM“Wounds That Don't Heal
Posted by: Vicki at February 11, 2005 10:30 PMJuan Cole, "If America Were Iraq..."
Posted by: MadProfessah at February 11, 2005 10:41 PM"Wounds That Don't Heal"
Posted by: Ben Regenspan at February 11, 2005 10:48 PMPicking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate.
Posted by: Gil. at February 11, 2005 11:12 PM"And in my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink"
I agree this was a tough one. There were a couple I was able to eliminate fairly easily but among the rest, none stood out. This is more of a "gotta pick one" vote than a "clearly the best" vote. FWIW, Juan Cole (for importance) and TBogg (for quality) were the other top candidates for my vote.
Posted by: LarryE at February 11, 2005 11:13 PMRiverbend: Just Go
Posted by: Sasha at February 11, 2005 11:18 PM“Picking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate” at Dogged Blog
It's a blog about the raw diet debate and yet it can be read under the light of the literal or the metaphorical.
Riverbend's "Just Go."
Posted by: Ed Drone at February 11, 2005 11:25 PM"Just Go" by Riverbend.
Posted by: Jerbear at February 11, 2005 11:30 PM"A Very Old Story" by Digby at Hullabaloo
Posted by: Rick Perlstein at February 11, 2005 11:35 PM“Exit Interview” TBogg
Posted by: lea-p at February 11, 2005 11:49 PM“If America were Iraq, What would it be Like” by Juan Cole
Posted by: Carnacki at February 11, 2005 11:52 PM"Timeline of Terror Alerts by Julius Civitatus (with help from Biltud) at JuliusBlog"
Posted by: Chuck L at February 11, 2005 11:54 PMI cast my Vote for Juan Cole's article
Posted by: Flo Halprin at February 11, 2005 11:58 PM"Just Go" by Riverbend.
Posted by: Tomtech at February 12, 2005 12:04 AM"And in my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink" but only since forced to choose--otherwise six way tie for first, others being Suburban Guerrilla, Juan Cole, Riverbend, and the two from Hullabaloo
Posted by: Amelia at February 12, 2005 12:04 AMAnd in my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink
Posted by: Donna at February 12, 2005 12:15 AM“Exit Interview” at TBogg
Posted by: phil at February 12, 2005 12:16 AM"Timeline of Terror Alerts by Julius Civitatus (with help from Biltud) at JuliusBlog"
"Exit Interview" by TBogg.
Posted by: Jo Fish at February 12, 2005 12:30 AM“Timeline of Terror Alerts” by Julius Civitatus (with help from Biltud) at JuliusBlog
Posted by: Zelda at February 12, 2005 12:58 AM"Picking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate"
Posted by: Leslie B. at February 12, 2005 01:06 AM“Wounds That Don't Heal” by Richard Cranium at The All Spin Zone
Posted by: newswriter at February 12, 2005 01:24 AMEvolutionary Theology
Posted by: W. Ray Beaver at February 12, 2005 01:49 AM“Wounds That Don't Heal” by Richard Cranium at The All Spin Zone
Posted by: Michael Hawkins at February 12, 2005 01:50 AMexit interview bt tbogg
Posted by: shayera at February 12, 2005 01:57 AM"Just Go..." by Riverbend at Baghdad Burning
juan cole
Posted by: kos at February 12, 2005 03:08 AM“Just Go..." by Riverbend at Baghdad Burning
Posted by: andrew in caledon at February 12, 2005 03:20 AMThis is a difficult choice, as Juan Cole is so excellent...but on the issue of Iraq, it has to be: “Just Go..." by Riverbend at Baghdad Burning
(and I hope she gets an honorable mention for her blogging during an occupation, if she loses)
“Timeline of Terror Alerts” by Julius Civitatus (with help from Biltud) at JuliusBlog
Posted by: juliajenniegillespie at February 12, 2005 03:55 AMJust Go by Riverbend
Posted by: flory at February 12, 2005 04:49 AMJust Go- Riverbend
Posted by: Another Bruce at February 12, 2005 04:50 AM"Picking the Bones of the Raw Diet
Debate"
"A Very Old Story" Hullabaloo
Posted by: Kathy at February 12, 2005 06:16 AM
Wounds That Won't Heal
Mr.Richard Cranium All Spin Zone
Posted by: eteba at February 12, 2005 06:16 AM“Picking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate” at Dogged Blog
“Picking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate” at Dogged Blog
Exit Interview by TBogg
Posted by: Ev at February 12, 2005 06:58 AM"And in my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink" by Jeanne d'Arc.
Posted by: Elayne Riggs at February 12, 2005 07:16 AM"Evolutionary Theology" please
Posted by: backspace at February 12, 2005 07:42 AMJaun Cole holds my hand...just when the flame is starting to burn the skin, no flinching, not just yet
Posted by: Shine5 at February 12, 2005 07:47 AM“Exit Interview” at TBogg
Posted by: wirbelnd at February 12, 2005 08:19 AMDigby--evolutionary theory
Posted by: pegm at February 12, 2005 08:34 AM“If America were Iraq, What would it be Like” by Juan Cole
Posted by: joshowitz at February 12, 2005 09:16 AMExit Interview (TBogg)
Posted by: Michael at February 12, 2005 09:31 AMJuan Cole, "If America....."
Posted by: Zarate at February 12, 2005 10:10 AMTBogg
Posted by: Abby McNeil at February 12, 2005 10:10 AMJust Go- Riverbend
Posted by: JohnInWestland at February 12, 2005 10:24 AM"Evolutionary Theology" by Digby.
Posted by: janeboatler at February 12, 2005 10:35 AMPicking the Bones of the Raw Diet
Posted by: Gina at February 12, 2005 10:52 AMBest Post category for "Timeline of Terror Alerts by Julius Civitatus (with help from Biltud) at JuliusBlog"
Juan Cole!
Posted by: djmiklethun at February 12, 2005 11:12 AMExit Interview, by TBogg
Posted by: Carl Manaster at February 12, 2005 11:13 AM"Timeline of Terror Alerts by Julius Civitatus (with help from Biltud) at JuliusBlog"
Posted by: Just Lee at February 12, 2005 11:49 AMJuan Cole's "If America,..."
Posted by: Monte Brumley at February 12, 2005 12:00 PMPicking the Bones of the Raw Diet
Posted by: RR at February 12, 2005 12:08 PMExit Interview at TBogg
Posted by: caj at February 12, 2005 12:37 PM"Wounds That Don't Heal" by Richard Cranium, The All Spin Zone
Posted by: NEPAJim at February 12, 2005 12:40 PM'Just Go...' by Riverbend
Posted by: Nell Lancaster at February 12, 2005 12:47 PManother voter for Juan Cole's "If America were Iraq"
Posted by: john nanney at February 12, 2005 12:57 PM"Timeline of Terror Alerts by Julius Civitatus (with help from Biltud) at JuliusBlog"
Posted by: Caine at February 12, 2005 12:58 PMExit Interview.
Posted by: shoveldog at February 12, 2005 01:40 PM"Just Go" by Riverbend at Baghdad Burning
Posted by: Kitt at February 12, 2005 01:40 PMDog Chasing a Car by Suburban Guerilla
Posted by: Robert Collette at February 12, 2005 01:52 PMHard to believe none of the Kossacks made it to the finals, but at least their absence narrows my difficult choice down to Riverbend's Just Go... and Juan Cole's If America Were Iraq...
It's a friggin' coin toss, really. Cole's is incisive and brilliant -- Riverbend's is searing and so GODDAMNED right on the money...
I'm going with my heart. Just Go... by Riverbend.
Posted by: Maryscott OConnor at February 12, 2005 02:15 PM“Picking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate” at Dogged Blog
Posted by: carole at February 12, 2005 02:16 PMtbogg exit interview
Posted by: Mich at February 12, 2005 02:20 PMTbogg
Posted by: nancy at February 12, 2005 02:37 PMexit interview.
Posted by: Nick Taranko at February 12, 2005 02:53 PMI'll go with:
"Timeline of Terror Alerts by Julius Civitatus (with help from Biltud) at JuliusBlog"
Posted by: Martha at February 12, 2005 03:06 PM"Just Go... " by Riverbend. One for the ages.
[agree. ebw]
Posted by: Thad at February 12, 2005 03:27 PMVivid, memorable, crushing.
Posted by: Juan Cole at February 12, 2005 04:14 PMJuan Cole
Posted by: Detlef at February 12, 2005 04:57 PM"A very old story", by Digby
Posted by: Johnboy at February 12, 2005 05:26 PM"And in my thirst..." by Jeanne d'Arc
Posted by: Janice at February 12, 2005 05:48 PM"Timeline of Terror Alerts by Julius Civitatus (with help from Biltud) at JuliusBlog"
Posted by: Andy F. at February 12, 2005 06:32 PMJuan Cole
Posted by: Martine at February 12, 2005 07:13 PM“A Dog Chasing A Car” - Suburban Guerrilla
Posted by: Mark at February 12, 2005 07:56 PM“And in my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink” by Jeanne d'Arc at Body and Soul
tough choices though. good work all around
Posted by: Luke at February 12, 2005 08:03 PM"Just Go" by riverbend.
Posted by: Mber at February 12, 2005 08:08 PM“Evolutionary Theology” by Digby at Hullabaloo
"A very old story." Damn, this choice was hard.
Posted by: Joe S. at February 12, 2005 09:03 PMEXIT INTERVIEW - TBOGG
Posted by: LR at February 12, 2005 09:08 PMJuan Cole - if America were Iraq
Posted by: Lee at February 12, 2005 09:10 PMThe African-American Blogging Thing by ME at XX.
Posted by: Antigone at February 12, 2005 10:12 PMA Dog Chasing a Car
Posted by: Chris Martin at February 12, 2005 10:19 PMXX!
Posted by: Chris Tessone at February 12, 2005 11:01 PM“Picking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate” at Dogged Blog
Suburban Guerrilla
Posted by: SloJoe at February 12, 2005 11:29 PMI've now read all 11 entries, and although it is a difficult choice, my vote goes to “A Dog Chasing A Car” at Suburban Guerrilla
Posted by: pontificator at February 13, 2005 12:11 AMVery tough, but I remember how struck I was at the time by Exit Interview--and I still am. Beautifully done and so personal.
So TBogg and Exit Interview
Posted by: TalkLeft at February 13, 2005 12:30 AMSuburban Guerrilla: Dog chasing a car. All the elements of a great piece of writing- skillfully incorporates outside sources, humor, personality.
Posted by: MM at February 13, 2005 01:01 AMDigby's "A Very Old Story"
Posted by: Lynn at February 13, 2005 01:05 AM"A Very Old Story" by Digby
Posted by: Shakespeare's Sister at February 13, 2005 04:19 AMSuburban Guerrilla: A Dog Chasing A Car
I vote for Christie Keith's "Picking the Bones of
the Raw Diet Debate"
Body and Soul; And in my thirst ...
Posted by: dc at February 13, 2005 09:50 AMExit Interview” at TBogg
Posted by: Janice at February 13, 2005 11:08 AM"Just go," by Riverbend; Baghdad Burning
Posted by: tw at February 13, 2005 11:11 AM“Exit Interview” at TBogg
Posted by: JK at February 13, 2005 11:27 AMA ?Very Old Story by Digby
Posted by: Tild at February 13, 2005 12:28 PMDigby: A Very Old Story
Posted by: CaliforniaDrySherry at February 13, 2005 12:33 PMEvolutionary Theology by Digby.
Posted by: EAS at February 13, 2005 12:41 PMGawd-damn, i thought the other categories were tough decisions.
Umm....I'm gonna have to vote for Digby's "A Very Old Story" because of its historical perspective and Civil War references, both of which I'm a sucker for.
Posted by: Raybin at February 13, 2005 12:54 PM“Just Go..." by Riverbend at Baghdad Burning
Posted by: Babba at February 13, 2005 01:01 PMJuan Cole.
Posted by: emma goldman at February 13, 2005 01:04 PMSuburban Guerrilla: A Dog Chasing A Car
Posted by: ryh at February 13, 2005 01:04 PMJuan Cole
Posted by: chris at February 13, 2005 01:09 PM"Just go..."
Posted by: George Johnston at February 13, 2005 01:38 PM“The African-American Blogging Thing” by Antigone at XX
Posted by: Amanda at February 13, 2005 01:39 PM"If America were Iraq", with an Honorable Mention for "Exit Interview".
Posted by: Karen at February 13, 2005 02:03 PMWow. Quite a field to pick from. But for just the right combination of passion and relevance, I have to go with:
“And in my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink” by Jeanne d'Arc
Posted by: Milligan at February 13, 2005 02:45 PM“Wounds That Don't Heal” by Richard Cranium
Posted by: robert cox at February 13, 2005 02:49 PMJuan Cole. They're all so impressive!
Posted by: clea at February 13, 2005 03:07 PMOne vote for Evolutionary Theology by Digby.
Posted by: (: Tom :) at February 13, 2005 03:47 PMSuburban Guerrilla. Woof!
Posted by: Leigh at February 13, 2005 04:01 PM"A Very Old Story" by Digby
Posted by: bramp at February 13, 2005 04:16 PM"just go" by Riverbend
Posted by: dutchmarbel at February 13, 2005 04:38 PM"A Very Old Story" by Digby
Posted by: Devin at February 13, 2005 04:52 PM“If America were Iraq, What would it be Like” by Juan Cole
Posted by: Prince of Dirkness at February 13, 2005 05:26 PM“Evolutionary Theology” by Digby at Hullabaloo
Posted by: peter ve at February 13, 2005 05:52 PM"Picking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate"
Posted by: Mimi at February 13, 2005 06:26 PMMy vote goes to:
“Picking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate” at Dogged Blog
What a treat to read.....as were they all!
Timeline of Terror Events by Julius Civitatus and Biltud.
Posted by: Andrea Abrahams at February 13, 2005 07:55 PM"A Very Old Story" by Digby. Great post.
Posted by: Grotesqueticle at February 13, 2005 07:55 PM“Wounds That Don't Heal” by Richard Cranium at The All Spin Zone
Great Blog!
Posted by: Morrigan at February 13, 2005 07:59 PMWow, these are all so good.
“If America were Iraq, What would it be Like” by Juan Cole
Posted by: sashax at February 13, 2005 08:11 PM“If America were Iraq, What would it be Like” by Juan Cole
Posted by: Philalethes at February 13, 2005 08:39 PM"And in my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink" by Jeanne
Posted by: wayne at February 13, 2005 09:13 PM“And in my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink” by Jeanne d'Arc at Body and Soul
Posted by: billyfrombelfast at February 13, 2005 09:27 PM"Timeline of Terror Alerts" by Julius and biltud.
Posted by: larsdottir at February 13, 2005 09:48 PM“If America were Iraq, What would it be Like” by Juan Cole
Posted by: anne at February 13, 2005 10:03 PMCole - what if America were Iraq. I often think about that post in particular when I read news. It really put the numbers we hear in the news into perspective.
Posted by: Angry American at February 13, 2005 10:30 PMDigby--A Very Old Story
Posted by: Linnet at February 13, 2005 11:00 PM“And in my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink” by Jeanne d'Arc at Body and Soul
Posted by: Read Greg at February 14, 2005 01:12 AM“Just Go..." by Riverbend
Posted by: captain at February 14, 2005 01:52 AMIncredibly tough call - these are all so good! - but I'm going with "Just Go..." by Riverbend.
Posted by: Miriam at February 14, 2005 03:52 AMI vote for "Just Go" by Riverbend.
Posted by: Jesurgislac at February 14, 2005 04:52 AM“And in my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink” by Jeanne d'Arc at Body and Soul
Posted by: Jim Conroy at February 14, 2005 05:17 AMJuan Cole
Posted by: Augustus at February 14, 2005 05:50 AMJust Go by Riverbend. The one I can remember the best. Of the 6 of these that I read when they were posted, they all smacked me in the gut. This is a very hard category to make a choice on.
Posted by: Anna in Cairo at February 14, 2005 08:57 AMExit Interview by TBogg. I just re-read it, and I'm weeping again. Lost my dad this year, too . . .
Posted by: sammie at February 14, 2005 09:16 AMmy vote is for vinegar. Body and Soul.
Moved me like nothing else did. Even more than Tbogg's dad, more that Riverbend's agony.
Digby had the intellectual rigor. Cole had the numbers to wake you up. They were all terrific.
but jeanne tore the mask off our supposed humanity and put it in terms even the idiots over at the white house could understand.
Posted by: cynic at February 14, 2005 09:26 AMCole. (Although I wish someone had nominated this post by Yglesias.)
Posted by: JP at February 14, 2005 09:37 AMDigby--A Very Old Story.
Posted by: Social Scientist at February 14, 2005 09:40 AM"A dog chasing a car" at Suburban Guerrilla
Posted by: catullus at February 14, 2005 09:55 AMTimeline of Terror Alerts by Julius Civitatus (with help from Biltud) at JuliusBlog"
Posted by: Jack Harris at February 14, 2005 10:36 AMJulius Civitatus
Posted by: jaxx b at February 14, 2005 10:37 AMDigby -- A Very Old Story
Posted by: sara at February 14, 2005 10:40 AMA Very Old Story
Posted by: G at February 14, 2005 10:51 AM"Just Go" by Riverbend
Posted by: slim at February 14, 2005 11:36 AMTimeline for Terror Alerts
Posted by: John Doty at February 14, 2005 12:03 PMA very old story
Excellent research and valuable message.
Timeline of Terror Alerts by Julius Civitatus (with help from Biltud) at JuliusBlog. corrected. ebw]
Posted by: Paula Carr at February 14, 2005 12:31 PMTimeline of Terror Alerts by Julius Civitatus (with help from Biltud) at JuliusBlog"
Posted by: Mike D at February 14, 2005 01:04 PMPicking the bones of the Raw Diet Debate from Dogged. :)
Posted by: Travis at February 14, 2005 01:15 PMI vote for : Picking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate at Dogged Blog
I only hope people start realizing their vets know nothing, or worse than nothing (ie misinformation) about nutrition. Great article for people to think about.
Posted by: Debra at February 14, 2005 01:50 PMA Dog Chasing A Car at Suburban Guerrilla
Exit Interview by TBogg.
Posted by: Diane Chambers at February 14, 2005 02:24 PMExit Interview by TBogg.
Posted by: Diane Chambers at February 14, 2005 02:24 PM“Exit Interview” at TBogg
“Exit Interview” by TBogg
Posted by: Snow at February 14, 2005 03:49 PM"A Very Old Story" - Digby.
Posted by: palamedes at February 14, 2005 05:05 PM“Wounds That Don't Heal” by Richard Cranium
(overall some very fine fine entries so hope there is an "honorable mention" for 2nd place.)
Posted by: tarylcabot at February 14, 2005 05:11 PMTimeline of Terror Alerts by Julius Civitatus (with help from Biltud) at JuliusBlog
A Pulitzer is what these two should get!
Posted by: Merlin The Grey at February 14, 2005 05:34 PMJuan Cole
Posted by: Judy at February 14, 2005 05:44 PMA Very Old Story-- Hullabaloo
Posted by: oyster at February 14, 2005 05:56 PMBody and Soul.
Posted by: Houston at February 14, 2005 06:57 PM“And in my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink” by Jeanne d'Arc at Body and Soul
You're right: it's bloody hard.
Posted by: Jonathan Dresner at February 14, 2005 07:25 PMIf America Were Iraq - Juan Cole.
Posted by: Mangy Polecat at February 14, 2005 08:43 PMRiver's "Just Go".
And please, can we listen to her and just go?
Posted by: Hanna at February 14, 2005 09:06 PM"Just Go"
Posted by: Kay at February 14, 2005 09:30 PMIf America Were Iraq, by Juan Cole
Posted by: Barry at February 14, 2005 10:34 PMEvolutionary Theology by Digby
Posted by: maurinsky at February 14, 2005 10:43 PMRichard Cranium - "Wound that don't heal"
Posted by: Kate_Storm at February 14, 2005 10:52 PM“If America were Iraq, What would it be Like” by Juan Cole
Posted by: Nathan at February 14, 2005 10:56 PM“Evolutionary Theology” by Digby
Posted by: fiat lux at February 14, 2005 11:19 PMJuan Cole
Posted by: Blar at February 14, 2005 11:53 PM“Evolutionary Theology” by Digby at Hullabaloo
Posted by: Brian Linse at February 15, 2005 12:14 AM“If America were Iraq, What would it be Like” by Juan Cole
Posted by: AMK at February 15, 2005 12:24 AM“And in my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink” by Jeanne d'Arc at Body and Soul
Posted by: wu ming at February 15, 2005 02:48 AMJuan Cole
Posted by: mat at February 15, 2005 04:38 AMAntigone's post
Posted by: Echidne of the snakes at February 15, 2005 07:35 AMJuan Cole
Posted by: MD in MA at February 15, 2005 07:54 AMJust Go, Riverbend
Posted by: fourmorewars at February 15, 2005 08:37 AM“Evolutionary Theology” by Digby
Posted by: ClickerMel at February 15, 2005 09:16 AMAnd in my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink,
by Jeanne D'Arc
“If America were Iraq, What would it be Like” by Juan Cole.
Posted by: Scaramouche at February 15, 2005 10:49 AMPicking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate
Posted by: S. McNeill at February 16, 2005 08:37 AMPicking the Bones of the Raw Diet Debate
Posted by: Steph at February 16, 2005 11:24 AM"And in my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink." Jeanne d'Arc.
Posted by: the cubist at February 16, 2005 12:16 PMOkay I might be a little biased, but "Exit Interview" shows that side of Tbogg that only Casey, the dogs and I get to see. Amazing writing from an amazingly talented man.
Posted by: mrstbogg at February 16, 2005 01:03 PM"A Very Old Story" by Digby at Hullabaloo
Posted by: Harry the Hop at February 16, 2005 02:59 PM“And in my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink” by Jeanne d'Arc at Body and Soul
Posted by: hilzoy at February 16, 2005 03:52 PM"A Very Old Story" by Digby at Hullabaloo
Made me think in a new way about an old problem.
“Just Go..." by Riverbend
Posted by: lightning at February 16, 2005 07:21 PMJuan Cole, without a doubt.
Posted by: jenniebee at February 16, 2005 10:27 PMJust Go... by Riverbend
Posted by: blueeyedpupil at February 17, 2005 02:39 AMEvolutionary Theology by Digby
Posted by: Don at February 17, 2005 03:21 AMJuan Cole; If America...
Posted by: SallyCat at February 17, 2005 10:34 AM"A Very Old Story" by Digby
Posted by: tjkong at February 17, 2005 01:12 PM"Just Go" by Riverbend.
Posted by: aspen at February 17, 2005 01:35 PMEvolutionary Theology
Posted by: dan at February 17, 2005 02:46 PM"Just Go". Riverbend tears your heart out.
Posted by: N in Seattle at February 17, 2005 02:57 PMThe Timeline of Terror Alerts reflected commendable research and compilation efforts by Julius Civitatus, assisted by Biltud, revealing a very interesting pattern of events which needed to be brought to the attention of the public. They very successfully fulfilled that need.
Posted by: Jacquelyn Webber at February 17, 2005 06:31 PMJuan Cole
Posted by: mrs katz at February 17, 2005 06:59 PMI loved The Timeline of Terror Alerts, by Julius Civitatus & Biltud, just great
Posted by: flo chapgier at February 17, 2005 07:17 PMjuan cole
Posted by: jan at February 17, 2005 07:24 PM“Just Go..." by Riverbend
Posted by: mike in austin at February 17, 2005 10:17 PM"Exit Interview," TBogg.
Posted by: Susie from Philly at February 17, 2005 11:50 PM“Just Go..." by Riverbend at Baghdad Burning
Posted by: ddjango at February 18, 2005 08:01 AM“Just Go..." by Riverbend at Baghdad Burning. Powerful and searing.
Posted by: The Miller at February 18, 2005 08:34 AMI have to go with "Evolutionary Theology".
But Suburban Guerrilla nailed it (note my nom de blog).
“If America were Iraq, What would it be Like” by Juan Cole
Posted by: Nanovirus at February 18, 2005 12:01 PMIf America were Iraq
Posted by: Chris Cagle at February 18, 2005 02:58 PMJeanne D'arc's "And in my thirst..."
Posted by: Lance Mannion at February 18, 2005 03:01 PM“Exit Interview” at TBogg -- made me cry, and the one the next day about his mother's comment at the funeral home made me laugh till I cried!
“Wounds That Don't Heal” by Richard Cranium at The All Spin Zone
Posted by: sukabi at February 18, 2005 03:28 PM“If America were Iraq, What would it be Like” by Juan Cole
Posted by: Roman Totale at February 18, 2005 04:41 PMEvolutionary Theology by Digby.
Posted by: Tim at February 18, 2005 06:04 PMEvolutionary Theology
Posted by: Robert Green at February 18, 2005 07:12 PMAnd In My Thirst...by Jeanne d'Arc
Eternity echos. As does Just Go by Riverbend.
"A Very Old Story" by Digby at Hullabaloo
Posted by: Beth at February 18, 2005 11:50 PMAll the choices were excellent in different ways--I wish I could vote for them all. As difficult as it is to choose, I have to vote for Evolutionary Theology.
(btw--if there are not 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards announced, there really should be, at least in categories like this. Or at least runners-up.)
Posted by: Leslie in CA at February 19, 2005 12:31 AM"A Very Old Story" by Digby at Hullabaloo
Posted by: Giuditta at February 19, 2005 01:59 AM“And in my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink” by Jeanne d'Arc at Body and Soul
Posted by: J at February 19, 2005 01:11 PMMy vote is for “The African-American Blogging Thing” by Antigone at XX
Posted by: Lisa Roy Vox at February 19, 2005 05:52 PM