As a judge in the King of The Blogs blogging contest, I have read all the entries and judged. So let it be written, so let it be done!
I thought all the writing was very good. A great mix of political and humor. Precise, articulate, well thought out positions on political issues. Well writen humor with ironic twists. It was tough to "judge" one writer above another, since I'm not a very good extemporaneous writer. For the purposes of scoring, I compared each post to the others and assigned a ranking. Site design is a little easieer for me to judge, but not much going on in that area except at eTALKINGHEAD. Nice design layout, clean, visually appealing. The other sites were pretty standard fare and Anger Managment has a nice logo graphic.
Adrian Warnock: Stuck in the Middle
Nice post with an articluate viewpoint, well thought out and lots of supporting linkage. Really going after the Host Challenge. Blog design standard with some rotating quotes of the day.
Scores: 6/9/4
Anger Management: Finally, I'm Funny
Humorous, as usual; About Don, as usual; Good writing, as usual. No entry in the Host Challenge. Blog desgin standard, good logo, needs some color and stuff. Scores:
7/0/5
Clarified: Express Delivery
Letter to Grey Davis as Al Gore. Ok writing style. Host Challenge was fair. Site design is standard blogspot template. Scores:
6/3/2
eTALKINGHEAD: Conservatives Debate Medicare
I liked his writing style, subject matter, point of view and reasoning. Host Challenge was middle of pack. Site design was best of bunch, appealing and well laid out.
Scores: 8/5/9
Evangelical Outpost: How to Handle a Divorce
Nice style and presentation of material with ironic twists. Host Challenge was about the same as others. Site design standard MT with some slight modifications.
Scores:8/5/4
Random Fate: It's Our Government, Let's Take it Back
Really good analysis of politicians, today and founding fathers. Host Challenge was middle of the pack. Site design standard MT template.
Scores: 8/4/4
Final Thoughts:
Damn. That was tough. I'll be glad to do my little gig over here and leave the real writing to more talented people. But, none of 'em can touch me behind a bar!