And so it ends. Two years to the day (and to the minute) from when it began.

For those who didn't get the memo about the conclusion of the Ex-Donkey Blog, I refer you here.

In the first post I ever wrote, I said, "I plan on keeping it simple. Only two topics: Politics and everything else that I like." The politics angle was interesting enough. I had a lot to say. And I think I've pretty much said most of what I care to on that particular topic. Two years ago, in the wake of the 2004 Presidential election, politics in this country was in an ugly state. I had hoped we had hit the high-water mark of the ugliness. But to my dismay it's gotten even more distasteful and toxic. And it couldn't be happening at a worse time in our nation's history. I've gotten weary of it. At this point I'd much rather focus on the "everything else I like" sort of stuff - while still having some occasional fun at the expense of the moonbat brigade.

So the Ex-Donkey is off to join the Llamas, where I can have that fun on a more flexible schedule. Because of other personal commitments I probably won't be posting as often as I did here, but there are plenty of other excellent "tasty bits" to mix it up with over there. Anyone still interested in reading what I have to contribute can follow me to the "pasture" (a/k/a Orgle Manor). Even if you're not, I still encourage you to visit.

As I have already mentioned, the comment function will be shut down soon (if it hasn't been already) as a firewall against comment spam. A warm thanks to all who frequented the place and helped keep it humming. I plan on keeping the site up for as long as the administrator at MuNu will let me.

One other housekeeping note: the current poll about the lefty blogs will stay active for the foreseeable future so feel free to vote as often as it will allow.

Posted by: Gary at 10:15 PM | Comments (6) | Add Comment
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1 I've removed you from my bookmarks but you'll be missed. Vaya con Dios.

Posted by: AZVicki at February 02, 2007 08:54 AM (Cz66I)

2 Gary, I am sorry to see you go; but I can understand. You've been an important part of my blogging experience. I remember in 2004 or 2005, listening to Hugh Hewitt; which eventually led me to his blog; which eventually led me to spotting a post of his about blogging, and I think among the blog hosts he mentioned, was blogspot. From there, I was curious and intrigued, but didn't think I could seriously blog about politics. My opinions, however, needed an outlet to express itself and somehow I stumbled upon your blog by accident. I read your background on how you started out as a Democrat, and your evolution sounded similar to my thinking. I liked your Cartman/Gandalf avatar. I also dug your humor. I lost your blog and racked my brain in trying to find it again. Now I don't even remember how I managed to rediscover it. Anyway, I wish I could go back to those pre-9/11 days when politics didn't occupy my every waking moment. I devoted my time to the finer, inane things in life. Maybe one day, I'll join you in the poliblogger retirement home. For now, there are moonbats to be skewered and a President I still support. Things do look dark these days, but never hopeless. Thanks again for allowing me the honor of guest-blogging. You will forever be my blogfather.

Posted by: wordsmith at February 04, 2007 03:34 AM (WpT+h)

3 Gary, I'm sorry to see you go. I didn't like Melissa Theuriau, but Diane Lane was awful. Apart from that, thanks for being on the same side of the fence. Bye!

Posted by: Outlaw Mike at February 04, 2007 05:26 PM (l5ruY)

4 All of the right wiong blogs die. The American people live !

Posted by: jOHN RYAN at February 06, 2007 12:47 PM (TcoRJ)

5 Gee, I hadn't realized this blog was killing people. Boy am I relieved that I stopped it. Thanks for clearing that up, Pez-head.

Posted by: Gary at February 06, 2007 03:10 PM (PLHs9)

6 It is always darkest before the dawn... I'm gonna miss you buddy! I hope someday you will be back - rebuilt and better than ever. I won't say goodbye, but farewell - till we meet again.

Posted by: Skye at February 06, 2007 07:01 PM (M460E)

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