Welcome!

Welcome everyone to the Liberal Latte's new blog, Between the Lines and Realities!

This is a place for me to share my thoughts and views on a myriad of issues, primarily political, social and philosophical. However, more importantly, this is a place for you to make a comment and debate the issues. As the title suggests, the blog puts emphasis on how and what the media tell us and their lens sometimes can distort reality (if such thing as reality exists). But, not only this blog examines the media-related issues, the blog itself is new media; the Internet has a potential to become a real 'public sphere', where people can discuss their views freely, and get their opinions heard, without economic or political constraints. The Blogsphere has been gradually diminishing the power of corporate-owned media; without YouTube the word 'macaca' wouldn't have entered the political dictionary and the Democrats might not have regained the control of the Senate last year. I see a light of hope in the strength and potential of this new media technology, even in the world dominated by George W. Bush and Rupert Murdoch.

Reality is, for us humans, (mostly, if not always) perception. Each individual perceives matters differently. Therefore, there are multiple realities, and mutual communication and interaction with people with different backgrounds and realities can enrich the way we think. I hope this blog grows to be a public sphere where we can read between the lines, and go on a journey to find ways to make the world a better place to live in together, through lively and creative discussions between realities. My views have been incredibly widened by brilliant blogs and discussions in the blogs; it is my dream to make this place provide an opportunity for you to broaden your world, and my world. And I can never, absolutely never accomplish this goal without your support and comment!

Lastly, if you want to contact me, please leave a comment on this post. (Or if you know me just email me!)