Bloggers are having an impact on the political landscape. In several major instances now, bloggers who have uncovered the truth have taken on First Amendment duties traditional news sources have been unwilling to cover. Bloggers were responsible for Trent Lott's resignation after his racial comments, "Rathergate", and now are at the forefront of unveiling US-Israeli political relationships. The service of these bloggers is more than noteworthy; it's commendable.
At the same time, other bloggers have attempted to stir up controversies as well. For their own personal, economic, or political goals, their blogs attempt to mimic the good deeds of those bloggers who work as traditional journalists. These blogs are a hindrance to progress and a disgrace to their communities.
Gary Snyder's investigative reporting methods and the banter that follow on this site are the equivalent of a McCarthyism style witch-hunt.
A true investigative journalist would complete research, file complaints, and then report this coverage as allegations (if he thought it was at least going to be investigated) or even wait until papers were served. Gary doesn’t do that. As soon as he had a whiff of the possible wrong-doing of the Hatch Act he started casting article after article upon his board. Snyder tries to bring about hysteria. And his followers are ready to persecute any accused with a burning at the stake (i.e. posts such as “They should all be fired!”)
Gary corrupts the truth and his followers abandon due process. He uses half-truths and unfounded accusations (For what has Stoffel ever been found guilty?) His followers have developed a know-nothing suspect-everything attitude when it comes to Stoffel. Gary, I’ll ask you the same question that was asked of McCarthy, “Have you no decency, sir?” (Citations belong to Wikipedia.org)
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