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totally nuts

artpax — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:04:21 -0500

the main thing that disturbs me is the deployment of troops in the U.S. for actions against U.S. citizens. this is outrageous. the wolf summary is well worth watching-- the summary of actions is straight on even if you don't agree with the interpretation. do pass the info along.

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Heading off the fascists...

KeegsMom — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 14:18:41 -0500

with the next election.

KNOCK WOOD! I'm knocking on doors, even in "blue" spots in my state. Do what you can!!

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Isn't it nuts that this is not getting NEAR enough attention

Crunchy Carpets — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 14:11:45 -0500

specially here...

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Respect for the Rabble Rousers

JC — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 10:09:49 -0500

I, too, have early memories of Congressional hearings and Watergate. When I look back on those who challenged the status quo back in the 60's, it's really striking how much they took on and accomplished. It's kind of hard to put into words. The situation was untenable and they wanted their voices to be heard.
I'm glad your mom is coming around. I wish my MIL would. It frustrates me a little that she's almost 80 and doesn't seem to be willing to go out on a limb (for her) when she goes to the polls and actually vote for a (gasp) Democrat. I feel that she owes it to the next generation to make things right. Of course, I guess I just feel that way because she's voting for McCain.

Big Mouths Need to Open Up

rebellious thinker — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 05:55:06 -0500

JC, my post also got lost, hence the typos in my posting.

My mother, of the same generation as yours, is finally coming around to the fact that speaking up--even regarding who you are voting for--might be better than keeping it hidden. I'm guessing we're around the same age, and for me the first political event that I can remember was Nixon resigning and the anti-war protests. For me, that certainly defined patriotism as questioning one's country and not to assume that those at the top are really out for everyone's best interest. I saw Michelle Obama's statement as a real bit of honesty and opening up to the public, and her being chastized for it was upsetting. That whole lockstep kind of thinking really needs to be revamped.

Laura, www.rebelliousthoughtsofawoman.com

A Matter of Perspective

JC — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:18:39 -0500

Hi, Laura,
I just wrote a long response only to have it get lost (sigh). You're right, it is a matter of perception. I've thought about the flak Michele Obama took when she talked about being really proud of her country for the first time; people questioned her patriotism.
My mom (who grew up during the Depression and WWII) and I talked about this earlier today and her feelings about patriotism have shifted from those instilled in her as a girl. We both left the conversation feeling that, to us, if you love your country, then it's your duty to speak out when you feel that things are not right.

Patriots of which country?

rebellious thinker — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 20:50:23 -0500

It seems that the question needs to be to what perception of people patriots? In order for some people to defend censoring speech and others who defend any one's right of speech, you have differing perceptions of what this country means to them. And I wonder if the way they were raised has a strong impact on this. You know, the education that they got in the "home country." If one has parents who abide by the children need to be quiet rule, well then they might think that that is how citizens need to be. And if one comes from a home where people can speak out and even disagree with a parent, well there you have your free speechers. It's not just an issue of patriotism, but of behavior, of how one interacts with one's surroundings.

Laura, www.RebelliousThoughtsofaWoman.com

sorry!

keyster94 — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 19:28:25 -0500

My computer went wonky for a few minutes!

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I agree

keyster94 — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 19:26:48 -0500

I think it's the media doing it, not America. I agree, children should be left out of it all together.

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I agree

keyster94 — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 19:25:48 -0500

I think it's the media doing it, not America. I agree, children should be left out of it all together.

~Kelly

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I agree

keyster94 — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 19:21:51 -0500

I think it's the media doing it, not America. I agree, children should be left out of it all together.

~Kelly

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Oops - you're quite

scrapbookingwithwords — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 19:11:39 -0500

Oops - you're quite right! I knew she was 17, so i have absolutely no idea why I typed 15!! Thanks though, well spotted!

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That would be the seveteen

Oengus1963 — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 09:54:28 -0500

That would be the seveteen year old daughter Bristol. You have the name correct but the age incorrect, the 13 year old is Willow there is no fifteen year old.

Who has issues with this? Its obvious the republican party did not, but she is doing the perverbial right thing, getting married to the father.

I wonder what will happen, will Palin become VP? Not likely but it is very possible, so Bristol becomes the poster child for teenage pregancy whether we approve of that or not.

Will she go to college? Will the young couple have their ups and downs, it all will get covered for sure.

Its very likely to see Bristol and Levi on the front page, for sure.

Its like telling the paparazzi to stop…yeah that will happen.

Small world

ClizBiz — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:54:45 -0500

Hey Michelle,

Crazy! Was he brushing his teeth or anything? I love those kinds of shots, especially the mayhem of 'morning rush hour.'

~ClizBiz

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I was so surprised to open

scribbit — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:00:59 -0500

I was so surprised to open the book and flip through it then find a couple pictures of my husband's boss--it was kind of a funny "well what do you know?"

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