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I used to write for a progressive political blog site.  Some of my posts got tens of thousands of hits. Because believe it or not, I can be  sarcastic, caustic and biting.    Funny and bitchy at the same time. I have a sharp tongue and can piss off large groups of people without batting an eye. Just by telling the truth, presenting facts and the results of research, or by being a woman with an opinion.  I did my homework and always had facts and stats to back up my every point. I’m a feminist and a Libtard and I wear those badges proudly.  Yeah, I made money . But after a while, and several death & rape threats, I had to give it up.  For my own peace of mind, health,  and the safety of my family.  So I wouldn’t turn into something as spiteful and cruel my detractors.  It just wasn’t worth it.
These days, I write a kinder, gentler blog. It’s not about politics or anything controversial. That’s by design.  It’s about my life as a middle-aged woman who is still trying to find her way.  And guess what?  Practically no one reads it.

I’m confused. Do people want me to be a bitch?  Because I can accommodate.  I can always write under a nom de plume.  As Ouiser would say “I’m not as sweet as I used to be”.

I set a goal for myself recently.  My goal is to be humorous without being as catty, or mocking people for being ignorant and misguided. (Politicians and public figures are still fair game, however.  They ask for it.)  You know what?  It’s damn difficult.   I think I’ve watched The Daily Show for entirely too long.   Jon Stewart’s sense of humor has seeped into my subconscious.  Not that it’s a bad thing.  Maybe I should audition to be his replacement.

Contrary to the old proverb “You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar”,  my current experience has proven the exact opposite.  And you know what attracts more than either of these?  Bullshit.  I’ll let you draw your own conclusions on that one.

But who wants a bunch of flies buzzing around anyway?