tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611310.post2962743727078361403..comments2023-11-03T05:28:22.382-04:00Comments on on like popcorn: Are You Smitten Yet?Colinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11421796945348885980noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611310.post-11491540185054483352008-09-10T23:27:00.000-04:002008-09-10T23:27:00.000-04:00I always find it strange how affected people seem ...I always find it strange how affected people seem to be whenever politics are brought up, myself included (I can get pissed!). <BR/><BR/><BR/>Religion is one thing, but with politics, we have so little say in the matter, its just strange we attach ourselves so definitely (to Obama). There is rarely a personal connection between you and the politicians you are trusting with the health of our nation(I don't know Obama, but somehow he is my best friend). You could vote, or you could not vote, and the same dude (or dudet) is going to get elected(you will vote for Obama). We are all but a drop in the bucket (Obama's bucket). Not only that, but there are only two sets of relevant political beliefs to choose from (Obama's and that other one), each of which can't possibly parallel our own lives all that closely (My life=Obama). We're lucky if a politician can even stand for five or six issues that really matter to us(Obama is correct on all issues). Tack on the wedge issues, which no one really likes all that much, and things get really muddy (Obama is always clear). <BR/><BR/>That being said, Obama is gonna rock yo mama! McSame is lame...Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12667656214520332397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611310.post-42634184299849637932008-09-10T08:58:00.000-04:002008-09-10T08:58:00.000-04:00I love the internets! It's so easy to misread ever...I love the internets! It's so easy to misread everything!<BR/><BR/>I would assume the :) behind a sentence would clarify tone, but oh well...<BR/><BR/>-jakeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611310.post-72225622030532913722008-09-10T00:09:00.000-04:002008-09-10T00:09:00.000-04:00Holy cow! Man Colin, what have you done dude? Ha! ...Holy cow! Man Colin, what have you done dude? Ha!<BR/><BR/> You are so right with this recent comment you posted. I pray to God whoever gets elected does it right. So we agree there!I am glad we can have helathy diaglog now. My head was hurting after I read my own posting. Things just can always sound far to sweet or horribly bitter and evil when written. Oh, the power of written word, a few glasses of wine, politics, current stress, and my own arrogance! <BR/><BR/>But you just won super supreme brownie points for mentioning Lincoln. My all time favorite, and let it be said, most hated president of his time. Man what happened, to those guys who were about the people. Who were convicted and steadfast. Who new the power of word and fortitude. We need one right now! Licoln had it pegged when he said that “A house divided against itself cannot stand.” He borrowed this principle from Jesus(Matthew 12:25).Don't forget, Thomas Paine, one of other founding fathers, who said,“If we do not hang together, we shall surely hang separately.” So either we hurry up and find some common ground or we are in deep trouble!The hole is being dug on both sides of the isle, and we are all about to fall in.<BR/><BR/>On a personal note. I am trying not to read into the tone and meaning of each person's post because it is real easy to add a voice unfluctuation to a comment in my own head. It just is not important after the day, week, month, year I have had. How important are our views on topics like this.As if we thought we had the power to change each tohers minds. I am going to guess this in not the case with such passionate people who have posted. It is just not that important when at this moment, <BR/>-I am grieving for my best friend just died from cancer. <BR/>-Your wife is experiencing the miracle of life in her womb,<BR/>- my husband is thousands of miles fighting for our country,<BR/>-my Dad is leaving for Iraq, <BR/>-my daughter is having medical issues, <BR/>-a friend and brother is learning how to live life without the other half of his heart.<BR/> <BR/>All these things put life into perspective for me. <BR/><BR/>I hope this is over soon! In the end, only time will tell if all the talk from both sides held any water. People say and do a lot to get elected. People put way to much confidence in politicians!Hope it all works out because this country needs it.Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07647572872025987271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611310.post-57876399848706135672008-09-09T18:59:00.000-04:002008-09-09T18:59:00.000-04:00Jake-No, your beliefs about women are what would m...Jake-<BR/><BR/>No, your beliefs about women are what would make you sexist. But as you said, to each his own. I can't pin down a purpose for your comment other than to condescend women, as you alluded to the exchange of comments between two females on this blogsite in your quote, I assume. Could you perhaps elaborate? I may have misread you, and I wouldn't want to misrepresent you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611310.post-89126207945613322872008-09-09T18:52:00.000-04:002008-09-09T18:52:00.000-04:00So if I just said in exasperation, "Women..." and ...So if I just said in exasperation, <BR/>"Women..." and sighed, does that make me sexist? :)<BR/><BR/>Interesting post, my liberal friend. I don't agree, but to each his own.<BR/><BR/>McCain/Palin '08!<BR/>-jakeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611310.post-82431044089278355042008-09-09T12:13:00.000-04:002008-09-09T12:13:00.000-04:00Hey Kimberly (& Colin)-I, too, was a bit sharp...Hey Kimberly (& Colin)-<BR/><BR/>I, too, was a bit sharp-tongued. So, I'll offer an apology as well (thanks for yours, btw). While I don't respect much of what Sarah Palin represents, I do respect her perseverance as a female in politics. I think what we all have in common is a passionate stance in this arena. Colin - thanks for sparking this conversation, even if it did get a little hairy.<BR/><BR/>YSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611310.post-13364455572137747952008-09-09T10:37:00.000-04:002008-09-09T10:37:00.000-04:00Hey, Kimberly, you're alright. No need to apologiz...Hey, Kimberly, you're alright. No need to apologize. I think it's great that people -- especially younger people now -- get involved, or at least interested in politics enough to take a personal stance.<BR/><BR/>And I definitely agree with the spirit of both your comments: the whole red/blue, liberal/conservative division doesn't accomplish anything. The us-against-them mentality makes for lively discussion and good TV ratings, which may be why the news seems to encourage it so heartily, but it wastes our energy at a time when there are plenty of real problems to solve. The sooner this election is over the sooner we can get started. I just hope that whichever candidate takes office, he does serve with conviction and intelligence and is able to win over his opponents so we can actually work together.<BR/><BR/>Postscript: I miss Lincoln. When he won the election, he appointed his political opponents to his Cabinet. Some of them despised him, openly slandering him in the papers, but he still felt they were the most qualified for the job, so he kept quiet, stayed out of the fight and let them do those jobs. Eventually, he won most of them over. It would be awesome to see that kind of vision in 2008.Colinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11421796945348885980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611310.post-23218472714119445432008-09-09T05:22:00.000-04:002008-09-09T05:22:00.000-04:00Hey Colin, YS and Colin readers!First off let me p...Hey Colin, YS and Colin readers!<BR/><BR/>First off let me please offer an apology for my sharp tongue. It was wrong of me to be so hostile and not even knowing who I was being hostile about made it even all the more wrong. <BR/><BR/>I am a pretty passionate person. Very much a “Women's Rights Fighter” and I believe in giving everyone a fair chance. So my temper got the best of me after hearing about all this political nonsense and I did and said things that I swore I would not. After taking a step back (which I should have done the first time), I now see the error in my action. So even though we do not agree we can agree on the fact we are all in this boat together and truly want good things for us all. My humblest of apologies to those I offended. <BR/>Best wishes! And sorry Colin! I am a hot head. I need to take a chill and go meditate. I could learn a lot from both you and Penny! Take care and God Bless!Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07647572872025987271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611310.post-40681387466927564272008-09-05T23:08:00.000-04:002008-09-05T23:08:00.000-04:00You gotta love it. What happens when no matter wh...You gotta love it. What happens when no matter who you ask the magic 8-ball 'Is he/she best for Pres/Vice Pres?' the small window reads "not likely."<BR/>-TKAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611310.post-66432481244927607832008-09-05T13:40:00.000-04:002008-09-05T13:40:00.000-04:00Uh…yeah…I thought YS’s comments were humorous and ...Uh…yeah…I thought YS’s comments were humorous and meant to be such. Unfortunately, some were not able to pick up on that. Not only was it written with humor, given that it was 2:16am, probably written under the influence of a few glasses of wine. See, humor again.<BR/><BR/>By any definition based on what we, The American people, know, Palin can’t really be perceived as informed. Why else would they be giving her a crash course in government economics and foreign policy. Why else would the campaign say she won’t be interviewed? Because she can’t answer questions regarding policy. Oh wait…I forgot she does have foreign policy experience. As Cindy and John McCain have stated, Alaska is the closest state to Russia. Seriously, look it up. They really said that. It’s impossible to make this humor up. And, the campaign said her foreign travels included Ireland, Germany, and Kuwait to visit the Alaskan National Guard. Unfortunately, the Ireland part was a layover (refueling stop). Seriously, again, look it up. I can’t make this humor up. I guess I have visited all of the lower 48 states cause I flew over them.<BR/><BR/>Several women do find this selection insulting. When a VP is selected by the presidential nominee only having sat down face to face with her for 15 minutes the day before she was asked, and having only been vetted for a day, one needs to question the motives.<BR/>Palin herself stated last Friday, “Hillary left 18 million cracks in the highest, hardest glass ceiling in America. But it turns out the women of America aren't finished yet, and we can shatter that glass ceiling once and for all.” With a comment like this, one needs to question motives and whether she is just a prop in a larger ploy.<BR/><BR/>There are much more qualified women out there, specifically Condi Rice and Kay Bailey Hutchinson. You may not agree with their policies, but they are completely qualified. So, who do they pick? Someone who falls in line with the far right regarding a wide range of issues. Can a campaign that recently talked about being one of change (thought Obama copyrighted that) really be such with a VP that actually has the far right loving her?<BR/><BR/>Isn’t it hypocritical that you, clearly a woman, are attacking another woman, who is merely exercising her right of free speech when stating her opinion on a woman. I think I just went crosseyed writing that.<BR/>YS was not insulted of her as a woman or because she is a woman who running for higher office. She just questioned whether there is a more competent, qualified woman for the job.<BR/><BR/>I’m sure Colin’s post was not intended to incite mudslinging among his constituents ( i.e his readers).<BR/><BR/>Given recent laws regarding surveillance and eavesdropping, I will now write in code.<BR/> Jfhbajfkjadhfkjhafhcahfkjashvfhfjfjbhahf jhfj fjhgfjh jfhskhwh l flhflal n;jfhf l;flahflj l;hfabf lfjfjkjf k;jbfb kjbgksjbsb bsbgjkh hjjk kjgk gj hghhgjg kh hjgkh khg kg h hjg hkgkhgg kgkhkhg jh jhvjhhgjghkg bbg hjjh<BR/><BR/>Yours truly,<BR/>Big Brother of Colin’s BlogAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611310.post-66663662677138305622008-09-05T12:43:00.000-04:002008-09-05T12:43:00.000-04:00OH MY! I bet you are happy that you talked about ...OH MY! I bet you are happy that you talked about politics on your blog, Col! And I am sure YS is just thrilled with Kimberly's remarks. <BR/><BR/>Oh, and let's refrain from any making negative remarks about other "authors" in the comment section! Make sure you know who you are talking about first.<BR/><BR/>I support you, YS! <BR/><BR/>vzAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611310.post-84725097934391316382008-09-05T12:38:00.000-04:002008-09-05T12:38:00.000-04:00The only thing Sarah Palin and Hilary Clinton shar...The only thing Sarah Palin and Hilary Clinton share in common is a (separate) set of XX chromosomes. That's it. She repulses me. Completely. <BR/><BR/>I could go on (and on and on) but not in as persuasively, coherently and kindly as you have, so I'm going to leave it at that and hope that your message is heard loud and clear by all the voters of America.<BR/><BR/>xoxoxo always, WeeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611310.post-30718883989086908932008-09-05T03:48:00.000-04:002008-09-05T03:48:00.000-04:00Man this last comment by YS, was hilarious and wha...Man this last comment by YS, was hilarious and what I consider sad!<BR/><BR/>I guess "eloquence,informed, and dignified" is not part of her verbage when she described Palin. And why? As a women Palin doesn't align with what she feels every women should think! So lets pick at her and call her names. Now that is real mature. Stick to the facts and maybe we can all have an adult conversation and maybe we can help erase the line that is drawn in the sand. I can think of a lot of nasty things to say about Obama. In the end I will stick to his actions, his talking points, his record, and I will leave the "name calling" for the playground. <BR/><BR/>And honestly, for women to attack a fellow woman who has made some major strides in a very male dominated arena amazes me. So what, you don't have the same beliefs? Leave it at that. But the "She's a loser in my book" and "Beauty Queen" comments show more about the author of the comment, then the person whom they are talking about. Hypocrisy at it's finest. And it doesn't help women at all! How far have we come? Give me a break!<BR/><BR/>I guess you know who I am voting for. Yah, "Great Grandpa McCain", I won't make my points or call anyone names. I vote for who I feel will best represent me and my beliefs. I vote for who I feel, maybe not what you feel, but what I feel has a historical proven record with experience and has proposed policy that is in tune to what I believe, is the direction I, feel our country needs to go. That's what we all do right? <BR/><BR/>I am thankful to be born into a country that allows freedom of speech, freedom of religion, the right to vote, and so many amazing things. I have been to other places in the world and we have it off good here. I will give thanks to the men and women who have fought and died for this right. And in the end I realize that with this right comes great responsibility. Responsibility to convey our words in a dignified,intellectual manner. But that is her (YS's) right, yours, anyone's, if they so choose, to say what they want, how they want. It is my right to respond but it is a personal choice on how to do it. But we can't complain when we are not understood. When we do not attempt to make that bridge to meet the other side. I choose to take the road that might help start dialogue, rather than destroy any chance of it. I think if we would do it this way then maybe, just maybe, we would all see how similar we are in what we want.<BR/><BR/>Man, I am sorry, I went on a rant there. Good post though. I love politics. Not because I enjoy listening to "haters" use not-so- nice words, but because I enjoy the fight. I love seeing other sides, different aspects, other's opinions (if they are represented well) and listening to people who CAN convey their words in an eloquent,informed, and dignified manner.<BR/><BR/>So lets agree to disagree. My evaluation of you as a person is; that you have a wonderful heart, have a gift of words, and are highly intelligent. Besides our political beliefs that is all that matters. I do however agree with you on polar bears and a great deal of the environmental issues. We have some common ground there. So lets go hug a tree together but I think I would rather view the polar bears from afar. I just watched a wildlife show and man-oh-man, those things are designed to whoop butt! I will just keep planting trees, riding my bike, living green, and hopefully someday, they will come out with a battery operated vehicle all my family can fit into, that maybe I can afford. HA! <BR/><BR/>Take care and God Bless you Colin!Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07647572872025987271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611310.post-3688943397736248982008-09-05T02:16:00.000-04:002008-09-05T02:16:00.000-04:00I couldn't have said it better myself. I probably...I couldn't have said it better myself. I probably could have been meaner, though. In fact, I texted a friend, "her smile is smug, insidious and at the same time completely vapid." Beauty queen. Get a life. Get your daughter on birth control for cryin' out loud. This country most *certainly* doesn't need any more teen mothers. I'll restrain myself. Okay, maybe not. This *WOMAN* will definitely not be voting for Polly Pocket Palin. or Great Grandpa McCain. Despite my gender, I'm not susceptible to her party's ploy. Not unless I were to decide not to bother to raise kids in this country. Obama's speech was so much more eloquent, informed, and dignified. She's a loser in my book. End of story.<BR/><BR/>YSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611310.post-14601520651645746952008-09-04T23:34:00.000-04:002008-09-04T23:34:00.000-04:00I, like you, hate talking politics. But, I've spen...I, like you, hate talking politics. But, I've spent the better part of the last few days stewing over what I immediately decried, "tokenism."<BR/><BR/>I can't decide who I'm more embarrassed for, the Republican strategists that thought this was a good idea, or the people who are susceptible to the manipulation.<BR/><BR/>I think Lieberman said it best when asked if Sarah Palin is ready to step in if something should happen to John McCain. "This is called a *Presidential* election for a reason," he said, "John McCain is healthy, and I think he'd be the best president."Hello, I'm Ryan Noel.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06080117879930447055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611310.post-6938841513561801452008-09-04T22:15:00.000-04:002008-09-04T22:15:00.000-04:00You're way too nice, Colin.It's just ludicrous to ...You're way too nice, Colin.<BR/><BR/>It's just ludicrous to think that she would do a good job running the country if something happened to McCain. It's patronizing, like you said, and sad. Sad.<BR/><BR/>It's just upsetting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com