From the Blue Corner...

Now that Alva's graciously introduced Red Hawk and myself, it only seems proper to say hello to all of you.

First, as the name indicates, I'm a liberal. Not just a liberal--a proud liberal. None of this "progressive" stuff for me. I would have said something stronger, but my wife just reminded me that this is supposed to be a "family" blog, despite the bare-knuckled nature of the game.

As the introduction noted, I'm both a combat veteran and a political veteran. In keeping with the psuedonymous nature of this blog, I'll elaborate on that description only to say that my combat experience comes, sadly, from our war against al-Qaeda, and that my political experience isn't just limited to my side of the political divide--like many other folks my age, born in a lefty family, I rebelled by becoming a teenage Republican. But, what the heck--I was young, and I thought that Newt and I had the world figured out.

I've been involved in politics since I was a tiny kid. I got the bug from my folks, particularly my dad, who was hip-deep in all the big lefty groups in the Sixties--SNCC, SDS, you name it. Relatives have run for office and gotten blown out (and just as often, won), and have worked on campaigns as diverse as Alan Cranston's and Mel Carnahan's.*

Hobbies? Well, I collect political memorabilia, so if you have any spare campaign swag from Colorado campaigns, on either side of the political divide, let me know. I also love to read, particularly about politics and history, so if you have any recommendations, shoot. I'm married, and my wife and I have a beautiful black labrador as our faithful companion.

I'm looking forward to sparring with Red Hawk in the weeks and months ahead, and, more to the point, I'm looking forward to filling you in what we liberals are up to. I'm also looking forward to answering any questions that you guys may have about Colorado politics, or anything else within the baliwick of this blog.

Again, thanks for the soapbox, and the chance to listen to what you guys have to say.
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*Alan Cranston  was a very liberal Senator from California, who ran for President in 1984 (warning: PDF file). His legacy was marred by his involvement in the Keating Five Scandal , along with Sens. John Glenn (D-OH), Dennis DeConcini (D-AZ), Don Riegle (D-MI), and one John McCain.

Mel Carnahan was Governor of Missouri, and a candidate for U.S. Senator in 2000. Tragically, like Paul Wellstone, he perished in a plane crash in October. Unfortunately, he's mostly known because he was running against the loathed (by liberals, at least) John Ashcroft, and it turned out that voters were so disenchanted by Ashcroft that they elected the dead man to the Senate. His wife, Jean, held his seat, ran to complete the term in 2002, but was defeated by Jim Talent.

Should you be interested, I can tell you a rather spooky story about Carnahan. But that's for another time. 

Comments

[Essaywhuman?!!]

what the hell is that about? Alva, I don't know about this. I like this site for the rumors, not for the opionation of some random people who also won't say who they are. I say you pull the plug on these jokers unless they admit who they are so we can understand their credibility. It took you dead Guvs' some time to build up your own cred, why waste it on these two? We get plenty of feedback from both sides of the spectrum already.

[WayneW]

Here here. Essaywhuman is right. Dump the opinators -- we can get that in the papers.

[ColoBLT]

I say we give these two a chance. Inside information is nice, and is one of the reasons I read this blog. If Red Hawk and Arkhangel can prove themselves, why not let them fight it out? We're all still free to take potshots from sidelines! Though I agree that the Colorado Pols people should continue to account for the majority of postings.

[Alva Adams]

Hold on, hold on. Let's give it a whirl for a bit first. It's always good to bring more ideas to the table, and that's what Lefty and Red are doing - and I can assure you that their opinions will be supported with facts. If it doesn't work, it doesn't work - but let's wait and see.

You'll still get the same inside information from us, and if you want to skip straight to it, click on the Colorado Pols link underneath the Governor Line.

[Strider]

I totally disagree. Bring it on man, I would love to hear from those who have been playing the political game longer than I have.

Honestly, I could care less what their real identities are. It lends an element of Superman/Clark Kent atmosphere to the debate. ;-)

[Essaywhuman?!!]

Just tell me why these two are so qualified. I happen to know that insiders from both sides read and post on this site. You can tell from some of the insightful things you read here. I just don't understand why these two get carte blanche. At least pull them off the front page, create a special section for them to bicker so I can ignore them if I decide they suck.

[Strider]

Whatever man. You are free to go whereever you like on the site.

[peterco]

When did it become important to know who somebody was online? Drudge can still spout from random sources, and the newspapers can use "Republican sources wishing to be anonymous". Why can't we have the anonymous people directly write something, or does it have to be interpreted?

You can complain, but I doubt they will listen - they can do whatever they want since it is their site. I can be annoyed on the lack of extendend entries, but if they like it that way I'll deal.

[lame]

This is totally stupid.

[cartman]

drop Lefty Rivera. This is boring.

[reallylame]

Drop Lefty and Red Hawk. Boring. Regular blog postings are better.

[mickey]

What campign medal(s) do you have?