tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post1711641904652462081..comments2024-03-29T12:04:08.668+00:00Comments on Shadows & Light: Making a ChoiceSteve Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11684120060438252945noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-28199769487993764692020-02-07T10:01:38.356+00:002020-02-07T10:01:38.356+00:00Vivian: I just want to add to my comment above to ...Vivian: I just want to add to my comment above to say that I am glad you come here and engage with us on these issues even though you support Trump (at least somewhat). The only way we can all move toward any kind of unity is to discuss these things with each other respectfully. Even if we disagree I'm always glad to hear from you.Steve Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11684120060438252945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-55226714618852798392020-02-07T09:57:46.263+00:002020-02-07T09:57:46.263+00:00John: He IS a baby in a man's body. That's...John: He IS a baby in a man's body. That's a great way to put it.<br /><br />Mitchell: We definitely don't want Olga to get together with your cats!<br /><br />Jennifer: ME TOO! I love how crazy she makes the Republicans. They just can't stand her because she's a smart woman who stands up to them.<br /><br />Ms Moon: Here's hoping we don't get a cod, though. :)<br /><br />37P: She definitely seems the most promising to me. I know some people worry she's not electable, but at some point you have to vote for your own beliefs, you know?<br /><br />Vivian: I don't think it was any more rude than Trump refusing to shake her hand. As for other governments, you should see the way parliamentarians in Britain shout at each other! I would honestly be hard-pressed to name a single good thing that Trump has done. (I'm open to suggestions, though!) I'd love to see both sides unite for the national good, but I really don't think Trump is interested in unity. When Clinton was impeached by the Republicans, he stood in the rose garden the very next day and called for reconciliation. Trump has called for war on the Dems.<br /><br />Colette: Exactly. She stole the limelight, which Trump hates more than anything.<br /><br />Red: LOL! It's true!<br /><br />Robin: "Blue no matter who" -- definitely!<br /><br />Vivian S: I really like Warren's approach to a lot of issues.<br /><br />Ellen: Some of these guys have been in office since I was a kid! Enough already!<br /><br />Sharon: In Bernie's defense, I'd be angry too if I were him. (I AM angry!) But I agree he's not the optimal candidate.<br /><br />Catalyst: She would undoubtedly do a better job than a certain orange individual.<br /><br />Jenny-O: Exactly. It's ridiculous to chastise Pelosi for a lack of respect with that man in the White House.<br /><br />MGM: As one of my friends was pointing out the other day, the USA already HAS socialized medicine in some respects -- Medicare, Medicaid. Extending that coverage only makes sense.<br /><br />Penelope: I do think voting counts. We've seen it time and again in recent years, when races come down to a relative handful of votes. It's bizarre how close elections come now, but I guess that's a sign of our cultural polarization.<br /><br />Bug: I hope you get a good political birthday present! LOL<br /><br />Alphie: Oh, definitely. Any book about the west would talk about shooting and fort-building. This one just seemed a little over-reliant on the "action." I'd like to know more about Boone's inner life. But maybe we don't know. (And granted, kids might not care.)Steve Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11684120060438252945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-73459616626997686572020-02-07T01:33:26.852+00:002020-02-07T01:33:26.852+00:00A prescient speech by Red Jacket.
Scalping, maybe ...A prescient speech by Red Jacket.<br />Scalping, maybe not so much but shooting and fort building? Wasn't that how the West was won?<br /><br />AlphieAlphie Souphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17041492283753978975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-12004663392919664982020-02-07T00:44:49.245+00:002020-02-07T00:44:49.245+00:00Sorry..I meant to say Medal of Freedom. Sorry..I meant to say Medal of Freedom. Penelopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01869670673483172196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-74468775998797292562020-02-06T22:15:55.723+00:002020-02-06T22:15:55.723+00:00I agree with you about the candidates - I'll p...I agree with you about the candidates - I'll probably vote for Warren in our primary, which is March 3 (my birthday! Auspicious?). The Bughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07509037206264761261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-36750780108052604502020-02-06T21:42:50.824+00:002020-02-06T21:42:50.824+00:00Olga on patrol! I'd vote for Olga...maybe she ...Olga on patrol! I'd vote for Olga...maybe she could get rid of all the squirrels and foxes in the senate. <br />I think Nancy should have rolled up that speech and swatted him on his plastic hair.<br />It is sweet you still believe your vote will be counted. I have lost what little faith I had in the system. When the medal of honor is given to a pig, things are amiss. <br />Penelopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01869670673483172196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-45327863889614107292020-02-06T21:36:06.077+00:002020-02-06T21:36:06.077+00:00Wow, I have the same thoughts about those same can...Wow, I have the same thoughts about those same candidates. I do worry that Bernie's health and age will do him in. I like Warren, but wasn't sure about the national health coverage she was proposing. I have watched a bunch of You-Tube videos from people who have experienced health care coverage both in the U.S. and in European countries. And I am becoming convinced of the national coverage. It seems like the cost in the U.S is out of wack with the costs charged in the many other developed countries. The greedy insurance companies have a lot to do with the high costs. So I am going to read up some more on the national health plans to understand it better. <br />I agree with many here... as long as Trump is out. I will be very happy.<br />Pelosi - she did bite her tongue about many of Trumps shenanigans, she has more grit than I ever will. I think I can overlook this one thing.<br />Mayor Pete- I feel the same. I think in about 5-10 years, he should run again.<br />-MaryM.G.M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13166251508325606107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-86343383751769347172020-02-06T20:47:00.165+00:002020-02-06T20:47:00.165+00:00Calling me insane? really?? Real matureCalling me insane? really?? Real matureVivianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05422555987486875022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-72600026024335296172020-02-06T18:09:11.771+00:002020-02-06T18:09:11.771+00:00I only wish I could vote in the U.S. election! I t...I only wish I could vote in the U.S. election! I think there are many of us Canadians who wish we could add our votes. I think you're right in your analysis about Biden and Warren. And I thought Pelosi's gesture was grand. The right was predictably indignant at what they called her lack of respect. Where is their outrage for Trump's lack of respect for EVERYTHING?jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-88264857831738650142020-02-06T16:53:41.053+00:002020-02-06T16:53:41.053+00:00Olga should go to Washington and clean the place u...Olga should go to Washington and clean the place up!Catalysthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03804837416104556928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-37977028069758985422020-02-06T15:39:45.613+00:002020-02-06T15:39:45.613+00:00Red's comment made me laugh out loud! I'm...Red's comment made me laugh out loud! I'm with you on the voting thing. Whoever the democrats choose is who I will vote for. I'm not a fan of Bernie but I'd still vote for him. I think he's too old and too angry and after reading the interview the NY Times did with him, he doesn't seem to have any plan for how he would accomplish his agenda. The Arizona primary is 3/17 too so our ballots should be coming sometime soon.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07645915869786296771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-59111763710435635692020-02-06T15:39:10.759+00:002020-02-06T15:39:10.759+00:00there is something to be said for the silent grand...there is something to be said for the silent grand gesture. good for Nancy. at least someone had the guts to stand up to his pack of lies. our primary is coming up and I'll probably vote for Warren too but like you I'll vote for whoever the nominee is even if it's another old white man but I hope it isn't. and I really hope it isn't Bernie. I don't think he's electable. I don't think any republicans sitting on the fence will vote for him. he's too extreme and his followers are just as cultish as Trump's.<br /><br />and yeah, dogs. ellen abbotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535475792150335186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-14001478015819014552020-02-06T15:38:04.096+00:002020-02-06T15:38:04.096+00:00The sane Vivian is commenting here: Nancy Pelosi i...The sane Vivian is commenting here: Nancy Pelosi is my hero. Elizabeth Warren as my vote because she has pledged to get rid of the electoral college. It's about time.Vivian Swifthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12198077488226047493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-67600119176344086392020-02-06T15:33:33.596+00:002020-02-06T15:33:33.596+00:00Our primary here in California is in March. We'...Our primary here in California is in March. We've been getting all kinds of ballot info in the mail. This is the first time California is voting when it matters and not waiting until June for our primary election. Still not sure who I'm going to vote for, but also planning to vote blue no matter who in November. I'm not optimistic, but hoping we have the numbers and momentum. Nancy Pelosi knows how to drive DT crazy. It's so much fun to watch. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-37540745749813146042020-02-06T15:19:44.190+00:002020-02-06T15:19:44.190+00:00Republicans have voted for a dead stinky cod!Republicans have voted for a dead stinky cod!Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-71588918584692925452020-02-06T15:12:34.395+00:002020-02-06T15:12:34.395+00:00Thank you for voting. And yes, I was beside myself...Thank you for voting. And yes, I was beside myself with glee over Nancy Pelosi's action. Why? Because it stole his thunder. Everyone was talking about Nancy the next day instead of him.Colettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13929646037752189809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-75069330325418098822020-02-06T15:06:51.618+00:002020-02-06T15:06:51.618+00:00Regarding Nancy, I thought it was extremely rude. ...Regarding Nancy, I thought it was extremely rude. No matter what your feelings are in regards to our President, it shows other countries how immature our government is. Both sides have fault. He has done good and bad things ... How about we just call a truce and do the best for America.Vivianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05422555987486875022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-52758079422606829582020-02-06T14:46:15.354+00:002020-02-06T14:46:15.354+00:00And Nancy Pelosi is a badass! When a reporter aske...And Nancy Pelosi is a badass! When a reporter asked her why she tore up that lying screed, she said, "It was the courteous thing to do given the alternatives."37paddingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12400464105403622384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-87724338959719110732020-02-06T14:45:18.208+00:002020-02-06T14:45:18.208+00:00I agree with you in all respects in how you're...I agree with you in all respects in how you're assessing the Dems. I think Warren is far and away the most qualified candidate, but like you, whoever wins the nomination had my vote. 37paddingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12400464105403622384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-73960882250949780492020-02-06T13:54:28.922+00:002020-02-06T13:54:28.922+00:00I think I'd have chosen the same as you on the...I think I'd have chosen the same as you on the ballot for many of the same reasons but yeah- if the final candidate is a dead cod, or dog, or ear mite, they have my vote. <br />Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-30490576258914320902020-02-06T12:12:36.048+00:002020-02-06T12:12:36.048+00:00I love Nancy Pelosi. And our dogs love waking me u...I love Nancy Pelosi. And our dogs love waking me up multiple times each night to go out, but by the time I leave for work they're both asleep again. Must be nice!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-34180436040585958852020-02-06T10:28:25.046+00:002020-02-06T10:28:25.046+00:00Olga should get together with our cats (now that’s...Olga should get together with our cats (now that’s a scary thought). Yes, isn’t it nice that someone can get back to sleep... and then we get whined at for disturbing them when WE get up. The situation in the USA is making me ill. Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-51041704882829247752020-02-06T08:54:56.582+00:002020-02-06T08:54:56.582+00:00The way he egnored Palotsi's hand!
A baby in ...The way he egnored Palotsi's hand! <br />A baby in a man's body<br />She had the last laugh....wonderful chutzpah John Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.com