Interesting take on blogging

Edward B. Driscoll at TCS has an interesting take on blogging and the effect it is having on the media and public.

While he may be too optimistic, its worth a read. Largely because if only 5 people read this blog and they link or comment about it on their blog, suddenly it can be a national story. The Life Magazine from January 1946 first reported at Jessica's Well is a great example. So while it would be nice to have the hits that Sullivan or Lileks has, its not necessary to have an effect.