There's a few people who really should read this, but they've left LJ for greener pastures. So consider it mostly for archival purposes. Be warned, it's a long article:
http://www.vox.com/2016/4/21/11451378/smug-american-liberalism Discuss, or not. Or some lighter reading:
http://www.vox.com/2015/8/20/9183515/deez-nuts-explained