Set Principles First

When I decided to start blogging again this summer, I knew I wouldn't have much time to post as often as other sites in the Missouri blogosphere. At the time, and still today, I don't think that is necessarily a bad thing, though.

Many blogs feature quickly-typed posts which haven't been thought through before the author hit the publish button. It seems some authors are in some sort of race with time to post as many articles in one day as they can. On the Something Is Wrong blog, it isn't quite the same. Averaging only three posts a month this summer requires me to choose my topics wisely and select the exact wording which will clearly explain my views to my readers. I choose the topics and my solutions based on a set of core principles and beliefs which are centered around freedom.

Before we decide our opinion of a political issue or candidate for office, we need to form our core beliefs. We must also be able to clearly articulate them in a patient way so our readers can understand our views without any nasty arguments.

Too many times, blogs decide which lawmakers they oppose and then base their views of other issues on how he or she votes. We need to first form our views, and then support or oppose candidates for all levels of government based on our principles. As we move closer to the 2012 presidential election, I am searching for the candidate who shares my basic philosophy.