tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31956135.post62244850908322251..comments2023-11-03T03:14:34.188-05:00Comments on Alabama Kitchen Sink: Where Is We in We the People?Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17482567840321600439noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31956135.post-68859805250913058522009-10-08T06:35:24.606-05:002009-10-08T06:35:24.606-05:00Thanks Opus #6, Sarge and Sherri for your comments...Thanks Opus #6, Sarge and Sherri for your comments.<br /><br />Sarge, I am glad you are well enough to get your dander up. Hang in there! While I could say a lot and you would probably disagree, I will say this. Obama needs to be given a chance. He has and is going to make mistakes. He has a lot on his plate. Was the country in great shape when he took over? Nope. At least the stock market has leveled off a bit now. I didn't like the cash for clunkers and bank bailouts. But, and here's where you and I differ--I think it is possible to make progress. Give the man more than 9 months for God's sake.<br /><br />Yes, the job market is still bad. Soldiers are still dying in foreign parts. Afghanistan is a hell-hole with no apparent hope of us getting anywhere. My son tells me that we have now been there longer than we were in Vietnam. Up against a narco-state, can we win? The Soviets sure tried and look where it got them. I don't know the answer. Should we come home? I don't know. We can't keep being the world's policeman.<br /><br />Sherri, I agree with much of what you say. However, I think the bashing is worse because of cable TV, and talk radio--MSNBC and Fox News being two of the worst perpetrators. While I still identify as a Democrat politically, I am not a happy camper. Sadly, I don't see many Republicans willing to admit that. <br /><br />And Opus, yes I do still care about my country and the quality of life here. I worry we are too focused on where we disagree instead of our common interests. How do we get that back?Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482567840321600439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31956135.post-77225246216492028952009-10-07T15:34:58.133-05:002009-10-07T15:34:58.133-05:00I don't think there has been much "we&quo...I don't think there has been much "we" in our politics for quite a while, so this is nothing new. The "bashing" is no worse than it has been in recent years, probably no where near as bad actually. As citizens, we really need to get back to thinking for ourselves and not just following "our guy" who happens to have a "D" or and "R" after his/her name. When we step back and examine things without picking a side first, it becomes rather clear that both sides are really more after maintaining their own power, lining their own pockets, and keeping their lobbyists happy - more so than they are for "We, the People". They like keeping us picking sides, because then we don't really pay attention to what they are doing. It is a classic diversion tactic...kind of like what we have in religion as well...keep everyone arguing about who is wrong or right and no one will never really have their own God experiences (and will therefore need religion).Sherrihttp://www.seeingmiracleseveryday.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31956135.post-88741704656906525252009-10-06T04:43:50.570-05:002009-10-06T04:43:50.570-05:00Sheila, Holy Crap, wake up and smell the roses.
F...Sheila, Holy Crap, wake up and smell the roses.<br /><br />For one, I was pleased he was in Copenhagen because he wasn’t screwing up something else here. The America as we know and love is not likely to survive the Obama years. <br /><br />The timing was unfortunate for the trip because another 10 fine young Americans died in Afghanistan while he continues to be a failure as command in chief. For this I sit here with a tear in my eyes wondering who will be the last to die when we cut and run, an honor not relished by soldiers.<br /><br />We are now near $12,000,000,000,000.00 in debt and still throwing money at failed projects. Your friend, Marion, spoke of his accomplishments, what? “Cash for Clunkers??????” when that boondoggle finished no one is buying cars. It just seemed un-American to me for a person to get a $4500 discount on a car at the taxpayer dime.<br /><br />You said, “Where is your national pride?” Shelia, we can disagree on politics, and that is healthy, we cannot disagree on national pride just because I think you and the majority of Americans selected a novice to fill the most important job in the world. I said during the campaign and still contend “he is/was not ready for prime time.” <br /><br />As far as Copenhagen, I think George Will (ABC News) said it best, "The President and First Lady went to Copenhagen and gave speeches about themselves," Will said, breaking down the number of times they used the words "I" and "me" in their speeches. "It was all about them," he said, concluding that like "Honest Abe" and "Tricky Dick" before him, the President might go down in history as "Vain Barack."Sarge Charliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03533766216808955625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31956135.post-24343329513994139102009-10-04T07:52:34.067-05:002009-10-04T07:52:34.067-05:00So Marion's perspective is "interesting&q...So Marion's perspective is "interesting" when she says the Olympics are perhaps a bad idea for us right now. Yet you come on my blog and accuse me of gloating.<br /><br />All I said was that Obama can't go around the world bashing America on foreign soil especially, then expect the world to want to give us the Olympics. Bad salesmanship is what I call it.<br /><br />Also, I noted that there was a feeling of relief that the corrupt Chicago political machine will not get the HUGE infusion of funds. I specifically named THIS as my beef, and nothing against Obama, in my prior comment to another commenter on my site.<br /><br />Sadly, Obama has not turned out to be a uniter. He stands up and says, "I won". That conservatives need to "shut up" while he cleans up our mess. He enacts government takeovers of a number of industries, and not has his eye on MY healthcare. I take that personally. I don't want the govt making auto withdrawals from my checking account then telling me to wait 4 months for a cancer screening test. Sure there needs to be reform, but why are they not doing tort reform? Biden publicly admitted it is because the trial lawyer groups are too strong on capital hill. And maybe because Obama is a Harvard lawyer himself. Who knows.<br /><br />I read your blog post and I see the thoughts of a lady who cares about her country. I think we really do share more that unites us than divides us. I hope we can get beyond knee-jerk reactions and really listen to each other.<br /><br />Thank you for visiting my blog.Opus #6https://www.blogger.com/profile/02063785617333740178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31956135.post-65361686576451324602009-10-03T15:46:36.196-05:002009-10-03T15:46:36.196-05:00I think having the Olympics is a mixed bag. While ...I think having the Olympics is a mixed bag. While Atlanta became a more modern American city after she hosted the Olympics, there was the bombing. Interesting to hear your perspective about Vancouver.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482567840321600439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31956135.post-43388979749828123552009-10-03T14:35:12.214-05:002009-10-03T14:35:12.214-05:00Oh, and I forgot to say I thought President Obama ...Oh, and I forgot to say I thought President Obama showed his support for his country when he went to the Olympic committee, and I commend him for it.<br /><br />But I have to say I think you're lucky it didn't happen...the Winter Olympics in Vancouver really did cost many, many arms and legs!Marionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00607220451457829777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31956135.post-70895373828184280012009-10-03T14:30:38.096-05:002009-10-03T14:30:38.096-05:00I believe, in the short time he has been in power,...I believe, in the short time he has been in power, that President Obama has done so much. Both for your country's image and with interior problems...cleanup after Bush. I can't imagine there are many men like him, in the world.<br /><br />He has so much to battle and will do so, no matter the naysayers who think they are so righteous. And only time will tell.<br /><br />Perhaps the boil must fully burst, before true healing can begin.<br /><br />I'm so grateful you are writing political stuff again, Sheila...I can tell it is your true passion!Marionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00607220451457829777noreply@blogger.com