why do i do this, then?

because i'm an activist, a leftist, a socialist.

i write about the world the way i see it, and the way i want it to be, out of altruism and a legitimate desire for change - and also for public education, to undo the lies pushed by corporate media.

i'm a "true believer" if you will.

you can keep your dirty ad revenue, i don't want it.