Originally I wanted to name my blog something that conveyed the message that it was liberal, progressive or left. However, there are many brands of the leftist movement today, some of which have simply become irrational. One such movement has become what I call the “Conspiracy Left”, a movement dedicated to proving that 9/11 was a controlled demolition and therefore an inside job by the Bush administration. This movement has gained momentum and is now slowly creeping into some mainstream thought. While I too attribute only the worst to the Bush-Cheney co-presidency, I believe that it is a waste of time and money as well as a substantial distraction from the real, non-conspiracy issues. While the Conspiracy Left is wasting its time pursuing meaningless and illusory conspiracy theories, the Bush administration and its affiliates in Congress, right-wing radio talk shows, Fox News and etc. are working hard to maintain their power and hegemony over America. Thus, I wanted to differentiate my blog and ideas from the irrational and conspiratorial left, resulting in the title of this blog.