Comments on: A Memorial Day Post http://courtingdestiny.com/2006/05/a-memorial-day-post/ Fri, 04 May 2012 16:24:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: shoemoney http://courtingdestiny.com/2006/05/a-memorial-day-post/comment-page-1/#comment-8370 shoemoney Thu, 01 Jun 2006 17:42:46 +0000 http://courtingdestiny.com/archives/2006/05/28/a-memorial-day-post/#comment-8370 <strong>shoemoney</strong> nice shoemoney site at shoemoney http://www.imyourhuckleberry.info/ 42 shoemoney

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]]> By: Peter http://courtingdestiny.com/2006/05/a-memorial-day-post/comment-page-1/#comment-8371 Peter Tue, 30 May 2006 04:32:24 +0000 http://courtingdestiny.com/archives/2006/05/28/a-memorial-day-post/#comment-8371 Thank You G,I needed that. Thank You G,I needed that.

]]> By: g http://courtingdestiny.com/2006/05/a-memorial-day-post/comment-page-1/#comment-8350 g Tue, 30 May 2006 02:49:51 +0000 http://courtingdestiny.com/archives/2006/05/28/a-memorial-day-post/#comment-8350 Peter, my children are first generation (on my husband's side)Jews. I grew up here. But I will never forget my daughter as a 3 year old trying to scrub the numbers from Auschwitz from her Grandmother's arm and asking her "Grandma, why won't that come off?". I hear what you're saying. Peter, my children are first generation (on my husband’s side)Jews. I grew up here. But I will never forget my daughter as a 3 year old trying to scrub the numbers from Auschwitz from her Grandmother’s arm and asking her “Grandma, why won’t that come off?”. I hear what you’re saying.

]]> By: Peter http://courtingdestiny.com/2006/05/a-memorial-day-post/comment-page-1/#comment-8351 Peter Mon, 29 May 2006 17:18:15 +0000 http://courtingdestiny.com/archives/2006/05/28/a-memorial-day-post/#comment-8351 Thank ytou for the fair comments.You are probably correct that most people see things as black and white but,that doesn't make it right.I don't know that anything can change for the better as long as we are governed by extremists on either side.That is why the country is so polarized today. In so far as war is concerned,remember that I am a first generation American Jew.My father was a Russian immigrant whose family was forced to leave Russia due to the Bolshevic revolution.They successfully got out but not in one piece.I had relatives who died under Hitler and am very sensitive to what happened and didn't happen then.Six million people died.I remember that and was constantly reminded in story and the Branded numbers on the arms of many.There is an expression amongst my generation of Jews "never again". All of this definitely shades my perception of what is happening today.How do you stop "people" whose stated objective is to eliminate you and all those you love?How do you protect yourself,your family,your friends,your way of life from people who hate to the extent that they would martyr themselves,kill wantonly,attack your country or say they would when able?How do you ignore what happened on 9/11? How do react to a country that tells you they have weopans of mass destruction and will use them?If the planes that attacked us on 9/11 were nuke enabled New York and Washington would not exist.This is not a game for idealogues to argue about,it is not fantasy,it is real.My thought process is derived from history past and present.I refuse to bury my head in the sand and wish things were different.I honestly believe that if we don't stand up now,we will be forced to in the future and it may be too late.History and current events dictate this.I wish with all my heart that it was different but,it is not. We can argue about methods and ideas but not about reality. There was a progam(60 minutes) last night where they interviewed veterans who had lost limbs and suffered other horrible acts.Sixty Minutes is arguably a program on a liberal t.v. network.Most every one had enormous pride in this country and even having suffered so,felt honored by their service and the importance of their sacrifice.These are not talking heads,these are not politicians,these are young men and women who fought and suffered in service to their country.There were some who questioned their sacrifice but they were overwhelmingly supportive of our effort and every one is involved in some service to help people any way they can.I respect and admire these heroes not only for what they have sacrificed but how they live,how they think,what they are doing with their lives.It's not about politicians,it's about them. God bless everyone who has and had the courage to stand up and give us the freedoms we now enjoy.They are my America,not the politicians and talking heads who make us weaker and less committed to our way of life and it's survival. Thank ytou for the fair comments.You are probably correct that most people see things as black and white but,that doesn’t make it right.I don’t know that anything can change for the better as long as we are governed by extremists on either side.That is why the country is so polarized today.
In so far as war is concerned,remember that I am a first generation American Jew.My father was a Russian immigrant whose family was forced to leave Russia due to the Bolshevic revolution.They successfully got out but not in one piece.I had relatives who died under Hitler and am very sensitive to what happened and didn’t happen then.Six million people died.I remember that and was constantly reminded in story and the Branded numbers on the arms of many.There is an expression amongst my generation of Jews “never again”.
All of this definitely shades my perception of what is happening today.How do you stop “people” whose stated objective is to eliminate you and all those you love?How do you protect yourself,your family,your friends,your way of life from people who hate to the extent that they would martyr themselves,kill wantonly,attack your country or say they would when able?How do you ignore what happened on 9/11? How do react to a country that tells you they have weopans of mass destruction and will use them?If the planes that attacked us on 9/11 were nuke enabled New York and Washington would not exist.This is not a game for idealogues to argue about,it is not fantasy,it is real.My thought process is derived from history past and present.I refuse to bury my head in the sand and wish things were different.I honestly believe that if we don’t stand up now,we will be forced to in the future and it may be too late.History and current events dictate this.I wish with all my heart that it was different but,it is not.
We can argue about methods and ideas but not about reality.
There was a progam(60 minutes) last night where they interviewed veterans who had lost limbs and suffered other horrible acts.Sixty Minutes is arguably a program on a liberal t.v. network.Most every one had enormous pride in this country and even having suffered so,felt honored by their service and the importance of their sacrifice.These are not talking heads,these are not politicians,these are young men and women who fought and suffered in service to their country.There were some who questioned their sacrifice but they were overwhelmingly supportive of our effort and every one is involved in some service to help people any way they can.I respect and admire these heroes not only for what they have sacrificed but how they live,how they think,what they are doing with their lives.It’s not about politicians,it’s about them.
God bless everyone who has and had the courage to stand up and give us the freedoms we now enjoy.They are my America,not the politicians and talking heads who make us weaker and less committed to our way of life and it’s survival.

]]> By: Jonathan http://courtingdestiny.com/2006/05/a-memorial-day-post/comment-page-1/#comment-8352 Jonathan Mon, 29 May 2006 16:47:29 +0000 http://courtingdestiny.com/archives/2006/05/28/a-memorial-day-post/#comment-8352 I always find myself agreeing with virtually everything you say. Coming from outside America, I often find myself caught in the trap of wanting to tell Americans just how bad their image/reputation has become outside of the US, and not wanting to generalise them, or pigeon hole them. The interesting story that seems to be getting reported in the blogosphere but not in the media yet is the US armed forces running out of money - and laying off thousands of troops at home... I always find myself agreeing with virtually everything you say.

Coming from outside America, I often find myself caught in the trap of wanting to tell Americans just how bad their image/reputation has become outside of the US, and not wanting to generalise them, or pigeon hole them.

The interesting story that seems to be getting reported in the blogosphere but not in the media yet is the US armed forces running out of money – and laying off thousands of troops at home…

]]> By: sage http://courtingdestiny.com/2006/05/a-memorial-day-post/comment-page-1/#comment-8354 sage Mon, 29 May 2006 15:49:24 +0000 http://courtingdestiny.com/archives/2006/05/28/a-memorial-day-post/#comment-8354 interesting that you saw things as being more black and white in the Vietnam era. I think your perspective may have changed, but many people still see things black and white. Fox news makes it very clear, there is a right side (there's) and a wrong side (generally the side I'm on). As for hating Bush, Rove, Chaney, I'm not sure that helps. In a way, I feel sorry for them because I think that in many ways they believe their own lies and think they're doing what is good for the country. I try not to hate them, but I sure don't like 'em much! May you have a great Memorial Day and thanks for reminding us to support the troops even if we don't agree with the war. interesting that you saw things as being more black and white in the Vietnam era. I think your perspective may have changed, but many people still see things black and white. Fox news makes it very clear, there is a right side (there’s) and a wrong side (generally the side I’m on).

As for hating Bush, Rove, Chaney, I’m not sure that helps. In a way, I feel sorry for them because I think that in many ways they believe their own lies and think they’re doing what is good for the country. I try not to hate them, but I sure don’t like ‘em much!

May you have a great Memorial Day and thanks for reminding us to support the troops even if we don’t agree with the war.

]]> By: Case-Notes from the Artsy Asylum http://courtingdestiny.com/2006/05/a-memorial-day-post/comment-page-1/#comment-8353 Case-Notes from the Artsy Asylum Mon, 29 May 2006 15:35:15 +0000 http://courtingdestiny.com/archives/2006/05/28/a-memorial-day-post/#comment-8353 <strong>Memorial Day : Honoring the Fallen, and Those Who Risk their Lives</strong> It's people who were probably a lot like Navy mechanic Anthony Gonzales that we honor this weekend. The difference is that Gonzales is not present just in the memories of family and friends, and his life is not marked today with an American flag place... Memorial Day : Honoring the Fallen, and Those Who Risk their Lives

It’s people who were probably a lot like Navy mechanic Anthony Gonzales that we honor this weekend. The difference is that Gonzales is not present just in the memories of family and friends, and his life is not marked today with an American flag place…

]]> By: Peter http://courtingdestiny.com/2006/05/a-memorial-day-post/comment-page-1/#comment-8355 Peter Mon, 29 May 2006 05:08:48 +0000 http://courtingdestiny.com/archives/2006/05/28/a-memorial-day-post/#comment-8355 This is to Lisa or Lsda as the case may be. Why don't you list the service records of all the democrats in congress so we can have a fair comparison?Why don't any of your people who seem to be of one mind talk about all that led up to Afganistan and Iraq?Why doesn't anyone on your website talk about the history behind this mess that occured under Bill Clinton? There is plenty of blame to go around for all our politicians for what has happened to this country the last 30 or so years.To read a blog that only sees it one way is boring and an insult to anyone with any level of intelligence.It would be refreshing to see a blog which was truly objective about politics,events,anything really.It's interesting that you have a store on your blog.Does anyone really buy anything there?What is your purpose?I know,stupid question. I am neither left nor right but,I am honest enough with myself and those I choose to communicate with to try and see things as they really are,not as a tool of discrimination and hatred.There is plenty of blame for both parties.The system doesn't work girlfriend.No one can get elected to public office without making promises to everyone as outrageous as that may be.Therfore,it is impossible to be an effective honest person in the world of politics.It is so naive and foolish to blame one party or the other.It's all of them.Oh well,wasted breath but your blog pissed me off. This is to Lisa or Lsda as the case may be.
Why don’t you list the service records of all the democrats in congress so we can have a fair comparison?Why don’t any of your people who seem to be of one mind talk about all that led up to Afganistan and Iraq?Why doesn’t anyone on your website talk about the history behind this mess that occured under Bill Clinton?
There is plenty of blame to go around for all our politicians for what has happened to this country the last 30 or so years.To read a blog that only sees it one way is boring and an insult to anyone with any level of intelligence.It would be refreshing to see a blog which was truly objective about politics,events,anything really.It’s interesting that you have a store on your blog.Does anyone really buy anything there?What is your purpose?I know,stupid question.
I am neither left nor right but,I am honest enough with myself and those I choose to communicate with to try and see things as they really are,not as a tool of discrimination and hatred.There is plenty of blame for both parties.The system doesn’t work girlfriend.No one can get elected to public office without making promises to everyone as outrageous as that may be.Therfore,it is impossible to be an effective honest person in the world of politics.It is so naive and foolish to blame one party or the other.It’s all of them.Oh well,wasted breath but your blog pissed me off.

]]> By: Lisa http://courtingdestiny.com/2006/05/a-memorial-day-post/comment-page-1/#comment-8356 Lisa Mon, 29 May 2006 03:53:12 +0000 http://courtingdestiny.com/archives/2006/05/28/a-memorial-day-post/#comment-8356 HA! Can't even spell my own name right. (Sigh) It's late. HA! Can’t even spell my own name right. (Sigh) It’s late.

]]> By: Lisa http://courtingdestiny.com/2006/05/a-memorial-day-post/comment-page-1/#comment-8357 Lisa Mon, 29 May 2006 03:52:40 +0000 http://courtingdestiny.com/archives/2006/05/28/a-memorial-day-post/#comment-8357 Stay strong, girlfriend. Like you, I totally support the troops and have given money and time toward that end. And also like you, I DO NOT support this war or this administration. It's so sad to see this country divided as it is. We face one of the greatest challenges in our time - how to take back the country we love from those who choose to USE it for their own per$onal gain. (Don't even get me started! Check my blog for fun rants about all that). If you've never heard of the <a href="http://www.dailykos.com" rel="nofollow">Daily Kos</a>, you will find like minds, intelligent analysis and discussion and excellent snarkage there. We must find a way to stand together. Like your blog and will read on. Peace, Lisda Stay strong, girlfriend. Like you, I totally support the troops and have given money and time toward that end. And also like you, I DO NOT support this war or this administration.

It’s so sad to see this country divided as it is. We face one of the greatest challenges in our time – how to take back the country we love from those who choose to USE it for their own per$onal gain.
(Don’t even get me started! Check my blog for fun rants about all that).

If you’ve never heard of the Daily Kos, you will find like minds, intelligent analysis and discussion and excellent snarkage there.

We must find a way to stand together.

Like your blog and will read on.

Peace,
Lisda

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