Resolution time

Speaking of The Huntsville Times, it ran a story on Alabama political blogs today. No, I'm not in it, and yes, I'm glad.

Nevertheless, the story has inspired a few New Year's resolutions for this place, so here goes:

1) This site has no real intention of "influencing Alabama politics," in the words of a University of Alabama political scientist quoted in The Times' story. My goals here are simply to inform, opine, and occasionally entertain. If I help to change your thinking on an issue, great; if not, that's fine, too.

2) This site never has been affiliated with a political party, and things will stay that way. Most parties have both good and bad ideas that should be considered on the merits, not on the basis of pure partisanship.

3) This site never has and never will solicit or raise money for any political candidate or party. It also is not and will not be affiliated with any candidate's campaign. I do, however, retain my First Amendment right to endorse or not to endorse any candidate.

4) This site will be home to irreversible, unapologetic bias -- for the Alabama Crimson Tide. Fans of other teams are always welcome, of course, as long as they bear that in mind.