July 13, 2003
While I’ve been keeping up with Howard Dean's news and notes, I haven’t been posting much about him lately. Actually, I’ve been too busy getting ready for my grandson’s “first birthday party” visit next week to post much about anything.
However, Dean’s use of blogging to generate grassroot support impresses me. And his plan to be the featured blogger on this website while the main man goes on vacation with his family strikes me as a really smart move.
Stanford Law School Professor Lawrence Lessig is turning over his weblog to Dean for a week beginning tomorrow (Monday, July 14). This is what he has to say about that:
This is, I believe, the first time a presidential candidate has been a guest blogger. But it is an obvious extension of blogs and the process of becoming President. Campaigns are all about meeting different groups and talking about ideas. Where better than a blog?
I have great respect for Governor Dean, and especially the clarity of his voice. I have even greater respect now that I see the doctor makes house calls. So Governor, welcome to this tiny server at Stanford: You’ll find perfect acoustics provided by MovableType, and an interesting mix of views provided by the readers.
And to everyone else, enjoy the week of something totally different. Dean is on starting Monday. I should be back the week following.
One ground rule: I’ve had a policy of not editing comments of others, regardless of abusiveness. That is not my policy for my guests. You may disagree with the views you read here. But if you are reading them here, then you at least should respect the fact that they are being expressed here. It is important to me that blog-space everywhere become a place where more of this kind of conversation can occur. So trolls, please save your abuse for my return.
Even before the Dean dialogue begins, it’s interesting to read the dozens of comments already posted to Lessig’s announcement of the blogging event. They pretty much reflect both the big and little concerns of bloggers about the politics of this kind of technology.
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Old Comments (5)
The One True b!X on 13 Jul 2003
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The One True b!X on 13 Jul 2003
Ignore again.
Tom Shugart on 13 Jul 2003
Thanks for the tip Elaine. I'll be following this.
Kate S. on 22 Jul 2003
What an incredible site Prof. Lessig has! That whole week had a history-in-the-making kind of feel, sorry I missed it, but glad I caught up finally.
I have almost decided who I'm gonna be votin' for.
jee pee on 09 Sep 2003
"Democratize America, remove Bush!"