A Blogger's Manifesto

"the recession came and we decided it would save a lot of bother if we just slept through it. So we programmed the computers to revive us when it was all over." 

The man stifled a very slight yawn and continued. 

"The computers were index-linked to the Galactic stock-market prices, you see, so that we'd all be revived when everybody else had rebuilt the economy enough to afford our rather expensive services." 

Arthur, a regular Guardian reader, was deeply shocked at this. 

"That's a pretty unpleasant way to behave, isn't it?" 

-The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Perhaps so, but let us leave the moralizing to the moralizers, who relish its sedative effects. You too might ire with brimstone if the world were crumbling beneath your weakly-shut eyelids.

I will spare you the platitudes expected of a premier post. Those we’ll reserve for a time more accepting of my inane pseudo-profundity. Rather, allow me to elucidate my intentions.

This blog will cover a broad spectrum of topics, from analytical philosophy to professional football, but will focus primarily on politics and economics. More definitively stated is what this blog will not be covering: I promise never to pollute this space with personal feelings or anecdotes. This is closely tied to the fact that I am not a teenage girl (despite my predilections for gossip, diet soda, and Florence + the Machine). To the right you’ll find my twitter feed, a blogroll (a list of blogs that I frequent), and several literary recommendations. I enthusiastically encourage you to explore each and every link, though I suspect quite the opposite will actually transpire.

All topics covered will be done so from a rational/empirical angle, because who doesn’t fancy fancying themselves “rational” and “empirical”? Thusly, all thoughts, opinions, and ideas expressed herein are subject to the strictest of scrutinies. Let our minds be changed as easily as observation and cogitation merit. Worship only at the slaughterhouse of sacred cows.

All of this is subject to change at any time, and without notice.