Daily Kos

Week's High Impact Diaries - May 3-9, 2008

by jotter

Sun May 11, 2008 at 09:45:25 AM PDT

This week 2028 Kogs posted 3143 diaries of which 2964 were recommended at least once by a cadre of 8019 recommending readers and viewed by 16254; 1400 diaries were recommended by 10 or more readers, 510 by 30 or more, and 164 by 100 or more.  Commenters (8836) visited 3109 diaries; 1997 had 10 or more commenters, 684 had 30 or more, and 121 had 100 or more.

Impact statistics from all 3143 diaries.
min = 0.00, median = 0.146, average = 0.39, max = 11.93, total =  1234.0 bharns
r50 = 126 (at 2.03 bharns)

Tables of diary readers awarding the most recommendations and diary authors receiving the most recommendations are also provided.

2008-05-03 00:00:58 - 2008-05-09 23:59:50
DailyKos diaries = 3143;  449 per day; 18.7 per hour
Active Kogs: 11435 (writes a diary, recommends a diary, or comments on a diary)
Lurkers: 4987 (only view diaries)

Kogs whocommentrecommendwrite a diaryview a diaryCRW onlyCRWV onlyall
comment88365589184287312554251149
recommend55898019116678842413611149
write184211662028200316911149
view87317884200316254 49871149

Diaries
diaries with >=011030100
recommendations314329641400510164
commentators314331091997684121
connections3143296424811186210
views31433129310229772015

Diaries with date of publication not same as sid date: 0

Impact statistics from all 3143 diaries.
min = 0.00, median = 0.146, average = 0.39, max = 11.93, total =  1234.0 bharns
r50 = 126 (at 2.03 bharns)

Graph statistics
Observed writer-(reader  or writer) pairs: 148255
Maximum possible such pairs: 11435 x 2028 = 23190180
Network Density (observed/possible):  0.639%
Average degree (links/user) = 148255/11435 = 12.965

  • Up to 190 diaries, those with impact > 0.60, are shown below.
  • The diaries are sorted by number of recommendations (nrec); those in bold were on the front page recommended list.
  • The TableTools extension for the Firefox browser allows you to sort by any column.
  • For a more complete description of the lists and statistics see this diary.

ranknrecncomtatorscnxviewersimpactDiaryAuthordate
111186272981251465311.93The Bigotry Was Worth It - UpdatedEntrWriter2008-05-07
210874522511185282911.51Investigate the Pentagon Pundit Program [updated]John Kerry2008-05-06
310754672801220703111.52Today I Stopped Calling West Virginia for Obama UPDATEDeve2008-05-09
410742651581134497311.28Siegelman whistleblower run off road, home caught fireBruinKid2008-05-04
59458444281205438310.52What I Couldn't Mention Last Night - Denial UpdateKeith Olbermann2008-05-08
682344426899665049.00Moyers: I've never seen anything like thiswestcott2008-05-03
778465132196642018.63A Few Words on the End of the Clinton Campaignnoweasels2008-05-08
8778841416108734728.96The Clinton bashing ends TONIGHT (Third Update)smash artist2008-05-07
9745993453108737578.74Hillary's "white Americans" comment causing a quick firestorm (Updated x4)davidkc2008-05-08
1074221017081439257.87Thank You Daily KosBen Chandler2008-05-04
1171559628689440067.91Scott Ritter - "virtual guarantee" of Iran strikeInky992008-05-05
1270640122183341857.66Plea from the bleach-whitest state in the union:  Give us the inspirational black president!steina2008-05-07
1369949917880348767.52against Hillary: this is personalkid oakland2008-05-03
1469324518778450667.42Markos, our thoughts are with you and your family.Pragmatic Left2008-05-08
1568941124583670807.54OMG – Hell has frozen over!rontun2008-05-09
1668637818279038277.39I was wrong, President Carter was rightLeftcenterlibertarian2008-05-04
1768540124885245717.56From a Clinton Supporter - It's Time to Concedejohnnygunn2008-05-07
1868256425487356057.60To My Fellow Hillary SupportersDelaware Dem2008-05-07
1968135321480544277.39Senator Byrd: Do The Right Thingblueness2008-05-08
2067152129887745457.54I am an angry Republican in IndianaAllenfire2008-05-05
2165758627079038107.17A long hot, bitter piss in Ronald Reagan's Faceslippytoad2008-05-09
2265543928278836257.15The $3 Trillion Shopping SpreeJohn Cusack2008-05-08
2365175938694140997.60[UPDATED] In desperation, Clinton supporters begin threats to SuperdelegatesDreggas2008-05-09
246481359868824776.81Updated: McCain Busted in Land Deal benefiting Fundraisers over Environment with McSame Historykubla0002008-05-09
2563437714472866646.82Breaking: A State With a Population of 6.3 Million Can't Have 5.4 Million Registered Votersdedmonds2008-05-05
2662561127981343727.01Clinton attacks Obama on guns, screws it up royally [small update]Johnny Gentle Famous Crooner2008-05-04
27618104140988324597.18Hillary plays the race card, again - UPDATEDalvernon902008-05-07
2861123111466528026.47Bush Special Counsel Shut Down Siegelman InvestigationLightningMan2008-05-09
2960965330483853836.97Cheers to Hillary is 44, Taylor Marsh and MyDDMorgan Sandlin2008-05-09
3060663229277727096.76Yes to Unity.  But Let's Not Go Overboard.wmtriallawyer2008-05-07
3159942522174131556.60Indiana Voter IDs: They're Blocking NUNSAdam B2008-05-06
3259020813965423516.28WWII Vet Commits Suicide outside VA ClinicBrandon Friedman2008-05-06
3358914210462834866.20CONFIDENTIAL/URGENT POLITICAL PROPOSALMatt Stoller2008-05-05
3456915113363636166.07Hamilton County!clownsaw2008-05-06
3556829414366239176.14Hillary Failed to disclose $24 Million of Bill's IncomeFishOutofWater2008-05-05
3656447125173156786.32TIME: Obama Triumphant (awesome cover)turneresq2008-05-07
375421987457026775.68NO POLITICS, PLEASE, WE'RE DYINGcosa nostradamus2008-05-06
3853419210157548365.64They Won't Vote for Barack Obama...kath252008-05-08
3953224116362932885.78"Poll" Call from Clinton Supporter in NCflahawkfan2008-05-03
4052233815063055535.70Goodbye to Clinton's double digit Ohio winsvotaw19922008-05-09
4150531818660136255.49The North Carolina Democratic Primary: Tracking ResultsPocketNines2008-05-06
4250121211758140305.41Stephanopoulos' conflict of interest even worse than you thoughtNickB2008-05-03
4349222114556932195.30OBAMA FUNDRAISER: $4,000,000 IN 24 HRS....NMDan2008-05-06
4448852222864744625.51Update: 9th superdelegate of the day for ObamaOreo2008-05-09
4547631117960140425.28[Updated x2] Hillary Supporters - Vote for McCain in November!SaintCog2008-05-09
4646920310650918984.96Winning TexasRick Noriega2008-05-09
4746041022763244215.27UPDATEDx2 - Obama officially wins Guam - A VERY GOOD DAY For OBAMA!BoBo20202008-05-03
4845628618157432915.05Don't Fall for the Expectations:  MEDIA HYPEicebergslim2008-05-06
4945327316455936014.99[UPDATED]I just got "polled" by the Clinton campaignPraxxus2008-05-06
5044829214453532454.88Bob Herbert gets itteacherken2008-05-03
5144635919656831014.96Olbermann sums up "Clinton Rules" re: which states matterdsharma232008-05-06
5243934118953426174.81Beware the Tubes!!  (Help Needed)Granny Doc2008-05-07
5343320010648926574.63Bill Moyers on Democracy Nowpattisigh2008-05-08
544331469148838304.63NYT Hearts Obama Todaylizardbox2008-05-04
5543034620658239184.89Obama hits McCain HARD: He's "Losing his bearings"! (updated)jkennerl2008-05-08
56430905545654164.5229 Superdelegates Call Hillary OutLand of Enchantment2008-05-09
5742530117957441674.83BREAKING VIDEO: Russert Says It's Over - Clinton Cancels AppearancesHoldEmAccountable2008-05-07
5842528215653336424.70Rasmussen Calls the Democratic Race for ObamaWalt starr2008-05-09
5941930114850965334.59Breaking: A concessionzenbowl2008-05-07
6040554922855221594.62Who Are These "White, working-class, voters"?Granny Doc2008-05-04
6138924412746837434.25Obama will get at least 5 superdelegates todayOreo2008-05-05
623821657841826864.05BREAKING (Updated x3 w/response to PageGardner): Robocalling WVWV lied to NC officialsjakester2008-05-05
6338025215850843714.30IN Vote total: Hillary won by 1.1% [Updated]DrMoreau2008-05-09
6437255231060830894.59Honest Question - Is Hillary Clinton A Pathological Liar?davidsirota2008-05-04
6537240119050027834.22Sen. Clinton: Here's what 'totally obliterating' Iran would look like.Bob Johnson2008-05-04
66367916640423453.9021,000 Hoosiers Cheer Obama Tonight in the Rain - UpdatedFemlaw2008-05-06
6736635317745927214.05"I Am Not Worth Much"JeffLieber2008-05-08
6836623214445319504.03To my fellow Obama supportersbakabakaian2008-05-08
6935679930055016484.28IN/NC "I Voted" Today OR Early Open Thread (w/Update)dansac2008-05-06
7035623612242014533.86painting your party into a cornerkid oakland2008-05-05
7135527214744421353.93the Clinton brandkid oakland2008-05-04
7234733516345439353.90Breaking:  FBI Raids Office of Special Counselaravir2008-05-06
7334624815645135293.88ABC NEWS: Obama passes Clinton in superdelegatesErik W2008-05-09
7434545123953152614.14BREAKING:  Obama grabs 4 more Superdelegates.  *UPDATED*ObamaManiac20082008-05-07
75344999237114823.63Update Welsh 82189 Pence 38031  IN-06Barry Welsh2008-05-06
7633752424752621444.07Hillary is arrogant, not racistteacherken2008-05-09
7733517210239325203.631,500,000!The Great Gatsby2008-05-06
783321126835412113.50My friend's son killed in Iraq by contractors--and U.S. agency?GregMitch2008-05-04
7932755024049445873.89Why We're Leavingkarendc2008-05-03
8032618612540729483.60My mother gives me good news about Obama...rb1372008-05-04
813205178434412643.38Food bomb! for Obama IN and NC staffers-Help feed the crewhighacidity2008-05-05
8231751928956346024.07John Edwards Voted for ObamaHail To the Chimp2008-05-09
8331747426552743943.94Clinton Goes All In; Maddow Will Win Bet with OlbermannD Wreck2008-05-08
8431720112641035323.55UPDATED: OBAMA +5 Gallup, +6 superdelegates, 1.5 million donors - Cinco CelebrationBoBo20202008-05-05
8531150816141016823.50Countdown to $200 oil (4) - It's scheduled for 1/20/09Jerome a Paris2008-05-09
8631149020846031733.67HRC - More Race Baitingmayan2008-05-07
8730816510235812993.33It's the Jobs Stupid: Gas Tax Holiday Jobs/$$ Lost by State, 150 Economists Write LetterJimmy Crackcorn2008-05-03
8829630116142233153.44Limbaugh calls for Hoosiers to break lawpoblano2008-05-05
8929367523048323.06President Signs S.2739 -An End to Human Rights Abuses in the CNMIseeking justice2008-05-08
9029226111336936293.24UNRECOMMEND [LIVEBLOG] You people are the sorriest excuses...mistersite2008-05-03
9128544020844740063.45UPDATED x4 - Obama meets with the undeclared SuperdelegatesBoBo20202008-05-08
9228035118141632863.31Obama Rebound? New CBS Poll: O vs. C: 50:38karpaty lviv2008-05-04
93279301169399203.24Video of Obama's Closing at the Jefferson-Jackson Dinnerfoxsucks812008-05-03
942783009935118533.08Bringing Clinton Fans Up To Speed On The Real Obama: Part OnePhoenix Woman2008-05-07
9527624211635617703.09GOP Tested Anti-Obama Strategy in LA-06 and LostEngine 082008-05-03
962731126730613232.92UPDATED: Another Iraq vet suicide--this one witnessed by his momGregMitch2008-05-05
9726930010232818512.95Mrs. Clinton, Is THIS what you meant by 'Obliterate' Iran ?Troutfishing2008-05-05
9826526611134414672.97Obama's Postive and Inclusive Style Undermines Haters of All KindsState Rep Mark Cohen Dem PA2008-05-04
992631287729815112.82Louisville Courier-Journal Endorses Obamapoblano2008-05-04
10025734712033119972.87Dear Hill: I'm just not that into youThe Termite2008-05-07
101257926829830492.77While we're waiting - A new superdelegate for ObamaBoBo20202008-05-06
1022551177329018012.73This Week in Obama:  A SPEEDING LOCOMOTIVEAl Rodgers2008-05-04
1032511728429717262.73Edwards Supporter For Obama:  On the Ground in North Carolina!NCDem Amy2008-05-04
10425023815035521432.90Finally: Obama Up With New Ad SLAMMING Gas Tax as "Bogus"dansac2008-05-04
10524433012932925742.77LIVE UPDATES - Lake County, IN - ongoing count!HoosierDeb2008-05-06
1062401479330938752.68UPDATE: Obama's meeting with McNerney - call in support!Boalt2008-05-07
1072371104825213802.49Ask me how the election went in IN-06?Congressional Candidates Wife2008-05-07
108236117442506402.48URGENT ACTION: In Burma, Saffron Monks Need Your HelpAvila2008-05-07
10923342923140835872.97Taylor Marsh desperately attempts to remain relevant. Result? Comedy gold!Bob Johnson2008-05-07
1102291358628221832.52NC Voter - I'm All Choked Uptarheelgirl2008-05-05
11122447511927821312.47OK Early Middle Agers:  What is It?gchaucer22008-05-05
11222432417536428522.75Breaking: McGovern Urges Hillary to Drop Out, Will Endorse ObamaSteven R2008-05-07
11322244021540642332.90Clinton booed, while Chelsea heckled in W. Virginia with pollExcelscior12008-05-08
11422116710829432312.50[Important UpdatedX2: Apologies for Flawed Diary] Deduct <15 Percent from Hillary's IN Margincreweeny2008-05-06
11522063027545031453.05Clinton Camp Considering 'Nuclear Option' to Get Nominationturneresq2008-05-04
1162184641282827942.44Gas Tax: it's still time to increase it.Jerome a Paris2008-05-04
117213186812314382.25IGTNT: 1st Lt. Matthew VandergriftSandy on Signal2008-05-07
118212995523512952.26Join the General Election with 5,568 + 301!! Obama Volunteers Saturday!kubla0002008-05-06
11921113271882504592.29Mojo Friday: Your Mother Wears Combat Boots EditionNinepatch2008-05-09
12021179452236752.22Iraq and Afghanistan vet suicides may EXCEED combat deathsdday2008-05-05
1211981668124617822.18Breaking: Texas is In Play! New Poll within 4% Senate & 5% PresidentSteven R2008-05-05
122197955622619872.12IN & NC Primary Results With Graphs!FleetAdmiralJ2008-05-06
123192116692319052.10vote for changekid oakland2008-05-08
124191262802094832.03IGTNT: "My kids will probably serve over here."blue jersey mom2008-05-05
125191124712053652.01IGTNT: Another Casualty of Vietnam - Another Vet SuicideFreedomRider2008-05-06
126189198772083112.01IGTNT: he was a brave soldier who saved many livesa girl in MI2008-05-08
12718827710827430932.20BREAKING: 1 million REGISTRATIONS purged in IN !TheOpinionGuy2008-05-05
1281881576523624492.08Updated: Guess Who's Spreading the Smear Emails?newyorknewyork2008-05-03
1291851337022719702.03Another Obama Superdelegate: Kalyn Freemole3332008-05-05
1301831425922414462.01Indiana: Anti-Obama robocalls from Republican front groupJedReport2008-05-05
131182156652047651.94Sons without Fathers.JeffLieber2008-05-04
132182744720710071.95National Environmental Group Endorses Obamadansac2008-05-03
1331781177223017441.99NM Party Chair Picks Obama!jkennerl2008-05-03
13416824510925220421.99Edwards' Former Campaign Manager To Endorse Obama TodayMuzikal2032008-05-08
135167785520718841.84Montana superdelegate backs Obama, says Hillary 'can't unite us'rawstory2008-05-08
13616628816629217462.12It's amazing that Barack has even Made it this farjenontheshore2008-05-06
137166115601854471.77Two essential truths about Guantanamoteacherken2008-05-04
1381621358321813251.84(Update 2) Friday Super Delegate Open Thread (O + 3, C +0)dansac2008-05-09
1391621075418912511.75Cagey Hoosier Voters in Obama's courtKnoeful2008-05-04
14016031210322123551.84867-5309JeffLieber2008-05-03
14115481461819261.67Charlotte Observer endorses Barack ObamaSir Walter Raleigh2008-05-04
142152297781786281.65What's for Dinner? The Stir-Fry EditionAsinus Asinum Fricat2008-05-03
143152211771672591.61IGTNT: "Free of Pain and the Scars of War"monkeybiz2008-05-03
14415131112724121641.84BREAKING: OBAMA WINS GUAMJimTXDem2008-05-03
145149683716711491.59Indiana: Clinton needs ~53% to win without McCain supportersJedReport2008-05-06
14614654401667411.57Yes We Can: A Photoblog of Young Obama Supporters in IndianapolisBillyZoom2008-05-04
14713883321545221.47ID-SEN: Hold me accountable!Larry LaRocco2008-05-05
14813783331535521.46LIVEBLOG! Obama phone bankers Mon. Open ThreadSeneca Doane2008-05-05
14913768281485371.45This is not exactly first-class treatment of the nation’s warriorsteacherken2008-05-06
150135137561434241.42IGTNT: A reason to cryroses2008-05-04
15113570351475201.43Lawrence Lessig to Give Netroots Nation KeynoteNetroots Nation2008-05-05
15213465491545591.44Cornyn (Sen-TX) only up 4 points against netroots hero Noriega!Ajax the Greater2008-05-05
15313463321403541.40Indian Tribes Win Biggy Eco/Sacred Mountains CasePatriot Daily News Clearinghouse2008-05-07
1541301267318012381.49Rep. Brad Miller (NC-13) to endorse ObamaScarce2008-05-08
155125168811717901.43Letter to the HillBloggersBooMan232008-05-09
15612562351454561.35Don't ever forget that this campaign is about youPopulista2008-05-06
15712320710620010811.51Clinton's 'white' comments part of last-ditch popular vote 'strategy'Bob Johnson2008-05-08
158123158551595831.38LIVEBLOG! Obama Phone Bankers' Sat. Open Thread #2Seneca Doane2008-05-03
15912143414924025171.65EMERGENGY. PUT THIS DIARY ON TOP OF REC LIST!!!countmein2008-05-09
16011737271327321.25Barack in Indy on Election Eve w/ photos!Debby2008-05-06
16111528910920418431.48NC early votes huge, 326,341 Dem ballots in, 39.3% Blackdean4ever2008-05-03
16211549301243201.21A weekend at Hagee's "Jesus Camp" for grownupsdogemperor2008-05-09
163105165591353571.17Countdown to $200 oil (3) - no gas tax neededJerome a Paris2008-05-05
1641001415914614181.17Big Blowout for Obama Forecast in Guam (WRONG!!!)Land of Enchantment2008-05-03
16597124631356481.12Oregon Congressman DeFazio Endorses Obamalizardbox2008-05-09
16697116461011361.01IGTNT: More Broken Hearts in Highland Lakesgreenies2008-05-06
1679528513619313231.31Clinton's new $6.4 million loanmotbob2008-05-07
1689535251094351.02OBAMA FUNDRAISER: $4,000,000 IN 24 HRS.... thread 2dogdad2008-05-06
169901296312312351.03BREAKING:  Scandal in NY-13 Growsoxfdblue2008-05-08
17084372601092300.94Saturday Morning Garden Blogging Vol. 4.11Frankenoid2008-05-03
171845830992960.91Are y'all coming?Carnacki2008-05-09
1728356351035920.92Blumenauer (OR)-Most of House supports Barackmamabigdog2008-05-09
173814219873140.85Indiana (& North Carolina) Delegate TrackerRieux2008-05-06
174785432932550.85Paying off Hillary's Debt: Facts not HandwringingSnickers772008-05-09
1757684371013410.86IN/NC "I Voted" Today -- 2pm EDT EditionMogolori2008-05-06
17675341731036300.86WYFP: Countdown and Burnoutpaxpdx2008-05-03
177755531901970.82May 4, 1970: Four dead in Ohioiampunha2008-05-04
178753329861360.81The Journalism of Empire: An Exhibit in LA TimesLithiumCola2008-05-04
179747538942590.82Hey cool - the economic crisis is already over!Jerome a Paris2008-05-08
18071174811348530.94Hillary Clinton is Insane.Delaware Dem2008-05-05
181704737883850.78Update: First Diary from a native West Virginian.smartWENTcrazy2008-05-09
182685041944930.78VIDEO (w/poll!): Olbermann summarizes Clinton's ever-moving goalpostspinback2008-05-05
183613911211547680.97Open thread for Obama vs Russert on MTP/w wrap up updatePLS2008-05-04
18456335971206250.80GBCW: Hate Speech - point madeSallyCat2008-05-03
1855428016118915771.09Hillary to score BLOWOUTS in IN & NCAl Rodgers2008-05-06
18652263951277770.81All Eyes Were on Her As She Went Downdantemaria2008-05-03
18751194911289670.81Crowd Chants 'OBAMA-OBAMA' During Clinton Speech at NC DinnerAHiddenSaint2008-05-03
1884336813716111110.92Exit Poll Liveblog (Updated 12x) - LAST Exit poll round: Obama wins BOTH!beholderseye2008-05-06
189372501091349320.77Stephanopoulos: Hillary would accept VP slot. WTF?rapcetera2008-05-07
190183881781814150.95So What is The Best TV Show Of All Time?webranding2008-05-03

Impact total:  701.6

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