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nishasharma252 — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 08:33:14 -0500

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IVA UK

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Reality Check

wraithofwonder — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 22:38:47 -0500

Candelaria,

Whoa, slow down. You have zero basis for claims like those, and you should be ashamed of yourself.

All the guy did was recognize what being white in America is for the moment and has been. He didn't espouse for a second some belief in the innate superiority of whites. You read WAY too much into this.

Recognition that whites have had it easier and that he has assumed they would continue to have it easier isn't equal to believing they should have it easier.

Bianca,

Same to you. Shameful, just shameful. He didn't say he had any desire to perpetuate it. Assuming that it would always be and working towards keeping it are two very different things.

White supremacists actively work towards that goal and if you start labeling every white who is a little uneasy about what Obama in office means a white supremacist, you'll do us all - the country and the world that is, more harm than good by helping Newt get sworn in in January 2013.

Melissa,

Please read my comments to Candelaria and Bianca. Recognizing your privilege, even assuming its continued existence and fearing its loss is NOT equal to actively working to preserve it.

This was a sad display of poor judgement by all of you, to take this guy's honesty and twist it into something much dirtier than it was.

It's time for a change, this isn't working

Chaz — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:14:44 -0600

it is time for a change. This system is not working. Let's look at other countries, who are doing a much much better job of healthcare than us and copy it. Pick the best system out there and copy it.

It is the responsibility of government.

Chaz — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:10:40 -0600

It is the responsibility of the people to supply healthcare. In a government of the people, for the people by the people the people are the government, therefore it is the responsibilty of the government, as representatives of the people.

The government is just the organization of the people. The people want reliable healthcare for everybody and they tell their employees, the government, what they want done, and the government has to do it.

Because of the everyone for himself kind of attitude we have here, we have the lowest life expectancy in the developed world, the highest child mortality rate, the highest rate of deaths caused by preventable diseases, the lowest child birth weights, the highest obesity rates, the highest diabetis rates, need I go on?

It is obvious that this system does not work. it doesn't work because it does not guarantee healthcare for all, not because of government involvement.

Every Western European country has better healthcare systems. Some are single payer, like The U.K. and some not like France and Germany. france incidently is recognized as having the best healtchare system in the world.

Universal Healthcare and the Government

Chaz — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:00:33 -0600

What you seem to forget is that we are not subservient to the government, they are subservient to us.

The government is simply an elected body to carry out the will of the people,

In that case who is really letting us down? We are, because when they fail us we don't so anything about it. They are our employees.

as far as Universal Healthcare is concerned, I have lived in England and I have lived in Germany. I can say from first hand experience, that their healthcare is far superior to ours.

It's not government letting us down, in a government for the people by the people, it us ourselves who is letting us down.

I remember

peaceofmymind — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 01:48:50 -0600

Dear Ms. Lucas, Every now and again, I perform my semi-annual google search about your sister. You see, I knew the man who harmed her. I found him to be a man of questionable character and a very pushy man. He was an opportunist and a seeker of social status and a privileged lifestyle by any means necessary. He showed himself early on when I met him through some other people. And though he tried to push himself onto me, I put up my arms and said, "No thanks." Men of questionable character and motives often show themselves to women early on. We see it, but we look away. There are always early warning signs. I hope that as you continue to speak out about domestic violence issues you will talk about these early warning signs that present in one form or another. Teach women to never try to handle it alone, as Witney did. Teach friends who witness any signs of trouble to call the police, do not back down as her cousin did despite what the woman says. Better to be safe than sorry. I had wondered what became of him. I am relieved to see in another link that he was sentenced to life in prison. I hope his 2005 conviction reversal does not disrupt his punishment. Your sister was a beautiful and accomplished woman. I pray that your organization helps to create more women like her through scholarships and education. I am deeply sorry for your loss and I wish you continued blessings in all your future work.

my final comments

peaceofmymind — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 23:58:30 -0600

As I read your profile, which quoted Judge Turnbull calling the defendant, "glib," I find myself unphased. I am really not surprised at this characterization. He also sounded "glib" when speaking on the phone to a mutual person that we both know. He is a sociopath. Plain and simple. I would like to find more information about the case and I do not know if the docket is sealed. I am getting answers that I have waited for six years to receive.

Peace be unto you and your family.

Depak Chopra for one

Maria Niles — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 21:29:59 -0600

Linked above, Depak Chopra would agree with you that religion should not play a role in a government ceremony. And I would agree, too. I would rather that no one faith be singled out and highlighted at government functions. If a blessing must be invoked I rather it be non-specific and inclusive. I also would rather that marriage not be an issue and that the government not give legal sanction, privilege and benefits to any relationship. However, I do recognize that neither civil marriage nor invocations/benedictions at state events are going away any time soon, unfortunately. So, under those circumstances what do we do?

I still don't know. But thank you so much, Regina, for adding your thoughtful and passionate view and post to the discussion.

Separation of Church and State

Regina Varolli — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 13:53:19 -0600

Am I the last person in the United States who still believes in the separation of Church and State? This isn't about judging Obama, or Rick Warren judging everyone who doesn't belong to his church, it's about a fundamental aspect of our Constitutional Democracy, and that is the separation of Church and State.

Pastor Rick Warren Again Rears His Ugly Head

Excellent Question

Pam — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 09:52:58 -0600

So I am left wondering. Who Is Obama? Is he secretly a bible
believing Christian who is attempting to secure a platform by catering
to the left. Or is he more of a leftist liberal who is patronizing
the conservative Right. Who Knows. If nothing else I think Obama is
an expert in making both sides pay attention.

I think this is a really well stated question that sums up my feelings on the matter. Personally, I'm hoping Warren will step down, though I'm not naiive enough to believe that's what will happen - it's just what I hope for.

More critical is that Warren and Obama's less than green pick for the Sec't'y of the Interior remind me that as a progressive leftist, Obama has only begun to disappoint me. Don't get me wrong, I'm MUCH happier with Obama than I could ever have been with McCain, but I'm reminded by these choices that American politics has a long way back to representing my values, too.

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Staying positive

abelee — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 23:48:29 -0600

I'm just gonna do my best to think positive and believe that all will be well. We need him and even those who have issues with the situation have to see that he is our best hope right now.

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You are right on

cre8ivegirl — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 17:05:53 -0600

That is really my biggest fear when Obama takes office too. I don't worry about the job he will do once in office, I am afraid someone with stop him from doing his job. That would be a very sad day in American history. I have to trust (and pray) that the FBI is doing everything in their power to keep him and his family safe.

Amen to Gena

berijoy — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 15:48:13 -0600

I'm with you on this one. I prefer to affirm the positive possibilities so the energy curries an uplifting vibration, and so we do not drum ourselves up into a negative frenzy which I know I could easily do!

I think we should take a breath and give Obama a chance

JCK — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 11:40:52 -0600

Wow! What a beautifully written piece. I, too, have been repulsed by Rick Warren's views on gays and lesbians. His views are not mine. Not even close. However, he has done many good works around the world. This is such a topic that flings people to one side or the other. As you pointed out, Rev. Joseph Lowery will also be participating in the inauguration. These choices, in my opinion, clearly continue to illustrate Barack Obama's desire to bring people together. Isn't that why we voted for him? For his gift in bringing people together? I don't see that there is any call for us to give up who we are or to give up our opinions, but to come together and see that we can agree on some issues. Not all. But, some. We have to start somewhere. Let's give Obama a chance.

Once again, great writing! And thanks for all the links.

JCK

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What!

Nordette — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 05:07:02 -0600

What! Jill, what makes you think I'm a woman of color? LOL. Just kidding. You did a great job. If I think of anything I'll let you know, but Maria keeps up with WOC blogs even more. If you had missed something, she'd give you the heads up, I'm sure.

Nordette is a Contributing Editor with BlogHer.com whose personal blog is WSATA, and she's finally taken the dive into Twitter.