Before I get to the Soap Box/Open Thread, I must first do some housekeeping:

(1)  I would really appreciate it you all would use some sort of notification text on the top of your posts to identify whom you are responding to.  (Ie: “18. WrathofG-d”)  We are working on a reply button, and other fun gadgets, but until they are up and running this minor addition would be exceptionally helpful.

(2)  Please do not forget that this is a Blogmocracy, and as such you are encouraged to visit the “Voting Booth” (top of page above) and follow the directions there.  As “citizens” this too is your blog; so use your right to contact us and participate!

Now to your regularly scheduled Soap Box.

Devendra Banhart – “Heard Somebody Say”