The blogging event last night at the L.A. Press Club, moderated by Hugh Hewitt, was great. It's always good to see National Review's Rob Long (wish he'd start a blog), just about the funniest right-leaning writer out there (along with Mark Steyn and P.J. O'Rourke). It was likewise a treat to become acquainted with Cathy Seipp, whose work I've read with great pleasure.

L.A. Times Sunday Opinion editor Bob Sipchen, also in attendance, heard his newspaper come in for a fair amount of criticism, especially from Hugh. Kudos to him for coming to the event and responding -- with tenacity and good cheer.