The great age of commentary is here. Here's how to take advantage of it and make your blog distinguished and profitable.
by Dr. Jeffrey Lant When I was growing up, America's opinions were shaped by a handful of influential people whose advice on any subject under the sun (but usually national affairs and politics) could be read, first, in newspapers... then heard on the radio and television. These are great names, masters of pungent comments, wry humor, intelligent observations, and refined styles all their own. Here is my (partial) Honor Roll... one could add many others, the very best of the very best: Westbrook Pegler of the United Press (died 1969). H.L. Mencken of the Baltimore Sun (died 1956). Edward R. Murrow of CBS (died 1965). Walter Winchell of New York Daily Mirror (died 1972). Paul Harvey of ABC (died 2009). And now another name, destined for greatness and the prosperity that generally accompanies i...