The combination of the greatest tragedy to hit mankind since Noah, and the emergence of the blogosphere is shining a pretty unflattering light on some from the left when it comes to just how "compassionate" they really are.

This last week on my blog, I did a bit of an expose on three center-left blogs and their response to the tragedy of the earthquake-tsunami. The three I picked were the "shining stars" of the center-left blogosphere. Talking Points Memo by Josh Marshall, Wonkette, and the Daily Kos, are famous for being political, news driven, a bit gossipy, and always advocates for the left.

As of my post on Dec. 28, the collective site traffic that had passed through their sites for the week stood at close to 1 million unique guests. From the time the quake-tsunami happened until that moment, only two entries posted by "Kos" contributor "Armando" had even acknowledged the biggest event in modern history. I made mention of the fact that three of the most-read center-left blogs did not find it in their heart to even ask a penny for relief efforts. ("Armando" had blogged about it, but it was Kos' readers that made the first relief suggestions on their discussion diaries.) I also observed that nearly every center-right blogger I knew had not only made mention of the worst disaster ever, but also had provided links to World Vision and others who were already on site and making a difference in the aftermath.

The next day, I was taken to task by my buddy Jim Geraghty of Kerry Spot on NRO. Long version: No one can dictate to bloggers what they should or should not write about. TPMemo is about "politics," Wonkette is "humor," and Kos is a "meeting place" where the left can get together. Short version: "Live and let live."

Kos also politely responded (via e-mail) citing that he had actually been on vacation and had very bad Internet service and would in fact write about it soon. (He did.)

The entire flap also occurred during the United Nation's now infamous "stingy" remarks, which were made while the United States was busy giving three times the amount of every other country on the list. Of course, the amount the United States will give from federal coffers will pale in comparison to the long-term giving that will be done voluntarily from the pockets of average Americans. World Vision has seen gifts break all past records. And on Thursday, my listeners raised funds in child sponsorships through World Vision that will nurture long-term relationships with kids most heavily affected.

I thought it was childish of the United Nations to imply that Americans needed to be taxed more so that we could have a greater example of "forced charity" instead of freely giving from the richness of generosity. I also think it's howlingly bizarre when the left lectures the right on who is more compassionate. Doing the comparison of the blogs on some level proved my point.

In reaction to my post, Josh Marshall finally did post a small graph on his take on the greatest disaster ever. The overwhelmingly compassionate Marshall said:

Tragedies or stories into which one has no unique or particular insight, are always a challenge for a blogger ... In the case of the tragedy unfolding across South and Southeast Asia I'm just an observer.

Evidently the compassionate liberal that Marshall pretends to be doesn't lead him to research a single charity that even he believes would be good to donate to. Evidently not even the Red Crescent fits the bill.

I don't disagree with Geraghty from the Kerry Spot. Bloggers, reporters and broadcasters should never have anyone dictate to them what is to be said or written. My observation was that the stunning silence in light of the only story that everyone was talking about proved a bit of inconsistency in the liberals doctrine that "they care for those in need more than conservatives do."

My center-right radio listeners sponsored 150 kids ($30 a month) and raised $70,000 Thursday to assist in the still growing needs of the Tsunami disaster. My readers have donated thousands in Internet contributions to several charities this week. And, on more than one occasion, a listener donated more than $500 in a one-time gift and sponsored multiple children. It is hardly a drop in the bucket, but it sure as heck is more than just "being an observer."

Though, as Radio Blogger Duane Patterson put it, "I'm sure [the victims in this disaster] in the ravaged areas will rest easier knowing that Josh is observing."

Won't we all!