As I was reading a pice on the recent SCOTUS decision by Bahu (I can never spell his last name right, so I won't even try), I was inclined to reflect on what it is I like about certain liberal bloggers. Bahu falls into that category of a blogger who will challenge the argument rather than the opponent in a discussion, and while we have found ourselves on opposite sides of many discussions, there's never an anger or bitterness in it...because the argument never degenerated into personal attacks. And the fact that we have different views makes our conversations stronger.

Bahu fits into a pattern that is matched by liberal bloggers I like. He's not a "one trick pony" his topics are varied and insightful, even as they are at times infuriating. There's substance to his writing that cannot be overlooked.

But he's hardly alone. While it is true that liberal bloggers on JoeUser are in the minority, they are hardly extinct. Even though he doesn't blog nearly enough, stevendedalus' work is often equally challenging and insightful. The same can be said for Kingbee, who managed to disagree almost entirely with a recent article of mine, dissect and categorically challenge it--and do so without one single personal attack coming into play. The fact that he does this so consistently makes him a favorite of mine, left or right. And then there is cactoblasta, who approaches things from the Aussie perspective, and does so in a friendly, engaging manner. Almost all of these bloggers have something else in common...they can respond to the more acerbic conservative bloggers in a way that elicits a congenial response as well.

If you're liberal, and a blogger, there is a way to approach the presentation of dissenting views. And if more liberal bloggers would learn it, I'm inclined to believe the discussion on here might broaden somewhat in scope.