Blog Explosion is addicting in a strange, unsettling way, much like the first few seasons of Saved by the Bell.

But in surfing all these new blogs, I’m amazed how many are about knitting and pets.  I’ve realized that 51% of America is composed of people who knit and who like pets.

Moral values?  Please.  The Democrats lost the election because of their weak stance on knitting and pets.

I think we all remember that one moment in the Presidential debate:

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MODERATOR: So what do you think of blogs about knitting and pets?

BUSH: I’m in favor of blogs about knitting and pets.  Knitting and pets make our country great.  If I’m elected, I’ll start more blogs about knitting and pets.

KERRY: I’m glad you asked that question.  I have very strong convictions about knitting and pets, many of which have been misconstrued by my opponent.  My family often knitted, and sometimes we had pets. When I think about knitting and pets, many strong thoughts come to my mind--

(goes on for ten more minutes, everyone falls asleep)
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It seems clear to me that the Democrats will have a chance in 2008 if they cater to the knitting and pets majority.  I only wonder if they can do so without compromising their core values.