tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14603206.post7683475280814550303..comments2023-04-28T10:53:10.258+01:00Comments on KNITMAN: NOT MY FRIENDAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14864658805462324550noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14603206.post-89128156196146884002012-09-20T16:28:35.869+01:002012-09-20T16:28:35.869+01:00Believe me, Colin, as a liberal American I am frig...Believe me, Colin, as a liberal American I am frightened to death of those extreme conservatives. I don't want them to emerge victorious in the upcoming election because I fear for my freedom and my daughters' as women and for my oldest daughter's freedom as bisexual. I am so tired of them trying to impose their evangelical (old Testament) "Christian" values of hatred on everyone. I am also tired of so many people assuming that everyone they encounter is Christian. I'm not, but I don't even hardly say so where I work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14603206.post-11126766498835033182012-09-07T17:14:57.231+01:002012-09-07T17:14:57.231+01:00Thank you so much for your comments. It terrifies ...Thank you so much for your comments. It terrifies me how many people in my country (USA) are blinded by so much hatred. We've heard so much about illegal aliens, meaning people with brown skin who come across the border without going through the legal channels. In my opinion, this attitude is less about obeying the law and more about racism. <br />Although polls indicate that more Americans now support the idea of marriage equality, the bigots on the right are still trying to amend state constitutions that define marriage as between one man and one woman. These same people recite our Pledge of Allegiance, the final three words of which are "..justice for all." They refuse to recognize that this is a matter of justice. The man currently running for the governor's job in Indiana on the Republican ticket supported our country's DOMA (Defense of Marriage Act). When he had the chance to help repeal this heinous law, he refused. The Republican party here gets poor people to vote for them, even though helping the poor is a nightmare for the Republicans, by pandering to their social prejudices, e.g. their hatred of gays.<br />If you think the far right in American politics is scary from where you sit, it is terrifying here. These people are emotional terrorists. They are insane. in our last Presidential election, John McCain, the Republican candidate, looked at Mitt Romney as a potential running mate and chose Sarah Palin! This should terrify everyone in my country. <br />Obama has spent the last 4 years trying to clean up the mess left by GW Bush and has met with obstruction from the Republicans on just about every issue. (I saw a bumper sticker with a picture of Abe Lincoln on it, and the caption read, "It's my party, and I'll cry if I want to." He would be so appalled by what has become of the Republican party.<br />Again, thank you for your blog entry.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17355497440618260097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14603206.post-56899923292460293442012-09-06T21:03:39.884+01:002012-09-06T21:03:39.884+01:00You have a good understanding of American politics...You have a good understanding of American politics. It is scary. I will freely admit that I am a liberal, but the hatred and unbending commitment to bring President Obama down is a new aspect of right-wing tactics. I taught U.S. history for over 40 years, and I know of no example in earlier years of the lack of respect these people display toward the president. Just calling him "Obama" instead of Mr. Obama or Mr. President has become the ordinary mode of address from them. The scary part is that they have so much money and power to bring about their wishes. The politics of hatred is a dangerous thing.Louisenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14603206.post-25314798617829433242012-09-06T15:18:33.679+01:002012-09-06T15:18:33.679+01:00here here!!! I'm hoping the voting population...here here!!! I'm hoping the voting population realizes this, also. I KNOW that what is being spewed by the Right, is because of Pres. Obama's color..they just cannot stand that white man (notice I omitted woman, cuz they wouldn't stand that either) is not in office!!!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09231249421992047307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14603206.post-50164072360030094532012-09-06T05:42:04.238+01:002012-09-06T05:42:04.238+01:00While I disagree with some (by no means all) of wh...While I disagree with some (by no means all) of what you said, I defend absolutely your right to say it here or anywhere else that you choose. My problem with Obama is with his policies. They scare the heck out of me. On the other hand, I'm thrilled about your wedding, and I would defend it just as strongly. Oh, and those tube socks, they are simply awesome. <br /><br />The Cat Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07830360536720770708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14603206.post-68746058604689212652012-09-06T02:46:50.399+01:002012-09-06T02:46:50.399+01:00Ditto on your thoughts about American politics. I ... Ditto on your thoughts about American politics. I am quite upset by the ignorance and hatred these people show. Our President IS our 'President' and should be respected as such at all times. I am deeply offended and embarrassed by so much I hear and see in the political arena. Of course, politics has always been a crazy thing -- but Really?!? Isn't moderation in all things still a good thing? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14603206.post-37985919725118044552012-09-04T19:01:45.654+01:002012-09-04T19:01:45.654+01:00I think it is easier to ignore when you are here i...I think it is easier to ignore when you are here in the states. My sister lives in Ireland and she gets more upset than I do. We know they are loony tunes and ignore some of it. My son lives in Oklahoma and reports that the loonies really are the majority. (Not at his college - U of Tulsa which is quite international!) The news covers the right more, because it is so outrageous. But the truth is that the vocal right have money. And money rules. Until there is campaign finance reform, there will be no representation of the majority of the people. There is my soapbox! BTW - love your dogs. I have papillons. They have scarves that say, I bark for Obama. There are Bo magnets too!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07117466492413577202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14603206.post-35120360508551558822012-09-04T17:42:38.540+01:002012-09-04T17:42:38.540+01:00All of this hateful talk & such is why I refus...All of this hateful talk & such is why I refuse to talk politics or religion in the workplace or on places like Facebook. I have my personal beliefs about things & am intelligent enough to know that the economy here in the US didn't occur in just 4 years & it won't be corrected in just 4 years. Some are out for what is good for them, rather than what is good for most. And I also could be considered anti-woman in my belief that the time for choice is before conception. But I don't expect all to agree with me & while I probably won't agree with others who feel or believe differently, I do believe they have the right to their feelings or beliefs. And I think a lot of it all comes down to tolerance or the lack of tolerance people have for others.Cindy/KShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01902208663724302611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14603206.post-68316786734804205112012-09-04T11:53:18.445+01:002012-09-04T11:53:18.445+01:00I am in total agreement. I'm not saying those ...I am in total agreement. I'm not saying those on the left are always correct or that they are not without their own stubborn streaks. However, the lack of compassion and any simple effort to consider other views, regardless of the cost, is evil, in my opinion. If Romney is elected, I do hope he has some power in that magic t-shirt he wears and in the fairy tale of "righteousness" he carries. It's certain that Jesus, Messiah or prophet, wouldn't be spewing such garbage. Many on the right forget the difference between Old Testament Law and New Testament Salvation. Obama hasn't been perfect, but he was handed a HUGE problem it took at least eight years to create and, because he hasn't solved the issues in four, while dragging a Republican ball and chain around, he's vilified. This country's democracy (actually a republic), goes through cycles where it seems to falter. This seems to be a particularly bad patch. I can only hope sanity returns soon. I'm waiting for the right to institute a law that requires all to attend a Christian church, or suffer a penalty.Irisnoreply@blogger.com