A simple taxonomy of the different blogs out there in the public sphere.

• Annotator and Pointer: InstaPundit, Atrios, Drudge
• Thoughtful Response: Mark Schmitt, Talking Points Memo, PowerLine, Captain’s Quarters
• Secret Expertise: Brad DeLong, Mystery Pollster
• Pot-Stirrer: Michelle Malkin, DailyKOS
• Omnivorous Essayist: Dynamist, Redeeming Hope, Think Again (Stanley Fish), Bitch Ph.D.
• Newsroom Bullpen: The Corner, TAPped, The Lede (NYT), The Note (ABC)
• Behind The Curtain: Raw Fisher, Political Muscle (Salladay on Calif. Politics)
• Fringe Conversation: MyDD, Redstate, Democrat Underground

Just my take.