Fifteen Fabulous Years With You All!

On September 23 the calendar marked, in addition to this date,

the fifteenth anniversary of the Peasant wielding his pitchfork.

Your overworked Peasant got so busy that I nearly forgot to 

note this milestone and its date, and I humbly apologize.

It hardly seems like fifteen years have passed since this blog's

debut! so much has transpired on our political landscape at the

time, and so much more has transpired since then, especially 

this year. And we took a gimlet eye view of all the stories as

they appeared, sorting out the good from the bad, the bold from

the bashful, and the valiant from the cowardly. We now should

take a few moments to acknowledge and to celebrate this grand

occasion.

Your dedicated Peasant established this blog for the purpose of

commiserating and informing American conservatives about the

dangers inherent in the liberals' legislative schemes and their 

consequences, misbehavior by liberal politicians as well as that

by conservative politicians and castigating both, being harder on 

the latter as they are our people and as such we expect better from

them. Of course, we also point out the stupidities committed by 

both, i.e. conservatives letting themselves be hoodwinked into 

backing legislation which does more for the liberals than the 

people, and some of our people are too dense to see this. 

Additionally, we take a moment to see how the political 

leaders in other countries are doing, and how their countries

are doing as a result, applying these same principles.

Furthermore your faithful Peasant has, while not making this 

a habit, endorsed some candidates for office, especially the 

presidency. The decision to endorse certain candidates is due 

to the sense of urgency dictated by both the times and the 

circumstances with their consequential events. This particular

year with the presidency up for grabs and all that has happened 

during this year is a prime example. The Peasant shall have more

on this very shortly.

Along the way, we have picked up a growing, enthusiastic readership

from other countries. Some of our biggest followings outside of the

United States are Singapore (which has bypassed by the U.S. in 

readership!), Russia, Germany, Canada, Great Britain, France,

China, Hong Kong, South Korea, Portugal, and Spain. 

To be sure, there are conservatives in at least some of these

countries along with other people of different political persuasions

there that enjoy learning about the politics and governance of 

the United States and have taken a liking the Peasant and his Pitchfork.

Even those who don't agree with what I have to say and perhaps never

will enjoy reading this political blog.

We also have observed the passing of some stellar conservatives, 

paying tribute to them as we've (and they've) gone. It's hard to part

with good friends and staunch allies, but all of us must exit this 

earthly stage; the question to be answered is what have we done to 

make our countries and our world a freer, more prosperous, more just,

and freer place? Those who have worked diligently at this work are

noted and praised here, as well they should be.

Finally, your pitchfork-wielding Peasant works to sow the seeds of 

these fruits for the benefit of our great country and our beautiful world 

via this blog. And may we all participate joyfully in both the planting

and the harvest. May there always be this food for both body and soul 

in our storehouses! The Peasant is grateful to and for each and every 

every one of you!

Here's to another fifteen years, with many more to come afterwards!

MEM