Later this month I might crack into the zombie-like horde of dipshits who have infested the WR this year, but here are some of my positive thoughts. It won't be a particularly long post.
Liberal of the Year:
@Quipling
I don't know how I missed noticing the guy before. Intelligent, argues well, knows his shit, and doesn't fall for illiberal nonsense. Did an exceptional job w/the prediction thread too.
Conservative of the Year:
@panamaican
This year, one of the most valuable (rare) traits in a conservative has been the ability to represent opposing points of view fairly in your arguments. Pan has done this consistently, and has kept sane in a land of goddamn lunatics.
Intellectual Courage Award:
@Madmick
Similar to Pan he kept his sanity, but mick was attacked nonstop by the shit-right as a traitor, shill, and all of that. Rejecting Trump for precisely what he is, even though a Trump victory would seal a conservative majority in every branch of government for years to come, takes some no-shit integrity. (Josh is going to hit me when I get home tonight)
Poster of the Year:
@Jack V Savage
No surprise coming from me I know. But in addition to being in the short-list group here that is the smartest and most well-informed, JVS is the one who most affected my perspective on the most issues, with good arguments and caution against being reactionary.
Mod of the Year: All fucking mods must fucking hang. Lead and Ruprecht both look good swinging from a tree though- good choices if you're into that sort of thing.