Inaugural Post

The American Polis will begin in earnest on or before August 1, 2005. This blog will engage in the conceit of speaking of itself in the third person, in similar style to the periodically annoying, yet always fascinating Note which daily speaks in the royal "we." For example, a typical post might read "The American Polis is unimpressed by the powder blue color scheme of the G8 summit press room." Additionally, The American Polis shall operate under the acronym TAP, to save precious keystrokes from the overworked hands of underworked minds.

Invited and or begged individuals will post news, commentary, and other detritus for the comment of the world. However, as perspective for potential posters and readers, The American Polis notes that in keeping with its mission, the postings will be on ideas and events in the public sphere. In other words, a recent personal, yet frustrating experience with TIVO would only be grounds for a post if there are larger implications for all who read.

TAP understands that truth - and interesting falsehoods - may emerge from all people, from all ideologies, and from all parts of the world. However, TAP believes in good taste and as such will enforce it. While some students of philosophy-lite may criticize good taste as merely a societal or linguistic construct of control and begin blathering on about Derida, nonetheless good taste shall reign.

In closing, while this entire effort may be in vain, or perhaps sheer vanity, The American Polis hopes that it will provide amusement, edification, and consternation to many on issues including politics, art, culture, leisure, literature, religion, technology, and philosophy. In short, The American Polis shall strive for humanity.