2005 TAM Weblog Awards
As the weblogs become more known weblogger’s numbers increase. That makes for tough choices for the coveted (I would like to believe) TAM Weblog Awards. My criteria is simple: 1) it must be on my blogroll; 2) I have to think it’s good for whatever reason I choose. It’s the most subjective weblog awards in the blogosphere. Here we go:
- Captain’s Quarters
For the first time in TAM Weblog Awards history we have a repeat. Captain Ed sealed the deal by being the conduit to get news about a Canadian political scandal around a judicial gag order. That news led to new elections for our neighbor due north. Ed has also been on the forefront of the Able Danger story. Still, that’s not all. He consistently puts out lengthy posts filled with insight and solid argument. All the while he values the community that has grown around his weblog.
- Boots & Sabers
When Wisconsin politicians want a glimpse of the thoughts and feelings of passionate local conservatives they turn to B&S. Owen Robinson comments on the latest news with a consistent conservative viewpoint. Party means squat to him. It’s ideas that matter. His good writing and thinking has made him a great spokesman for the conservative blogosphere in the Badger State.
- JustOneMinute
Tom Maguire followed the Valarie Plame case like he had Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. He parsed stories line by line. Such detail drove me batty at times. Still, he kept you informed of all possible angles.
- RedState.org
Sure, it’s a giganto-mega-weblog made up of lots of diaries. But they were the center of the blogospheric dissent to Harriet Miers’ nomination. Add to that so many good writers take on issues to philosophy to political strategy. You can be sure some future strategist will come from this group.
- Charlie Sykes
The radio yapper fully embraced the blogosphere using them/me for ideas and a gauge of opinion. Without him the Wisconsin conservative blogosphere would not have become the growing force it is today.
Congratulations to the winners.
