tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36527891.post3983820908378110404..comments2024-02-07T00:26:07.597-08:00Comments on Along The Way: RESIST ----- PERSIST ! ! !Joaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03155775053108104385noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36527891.post-88240908963390487212017-02-27T12:20:53.487-08:002017-02-27T12:20:53.487-08:00This blog post is all about the issues for me -- b...This blog post is all about the issues for me -- based on facts I've reported and my opinion -- not the labels of positions (left, right, up, down and all around), As I've long said labels can be problematic, not only in politics, since people often define them differently from one another then dispute the definitions. Labels then come with stereotypes for most people and even listing joaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09999395062839739698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36527891.post-89334327206716865132017-02-27T07:25:13.937-08:002017-02-27T07:25:13.937-08:00Being a moderate doesn't mean accommodating. I...Being a moderate doesn't mean accommodating. It means not agreeing with either party on all they want and with equally strong feelings. Most moderates are socially pretty liberal and economically pretty conservative. There is no word for not being in a partisan box. Conservatives and liberals can make deals-- we see it all the time and some in ways that are disgusting like okaying a bill for Rain Trueaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07994628226501093880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36527891.post-55773601371750408632017-02-26T14:27:35.906-08:002017-02-26T14:27:35.906-08:00Unfortunately, what you say about taking a moderat...Unfortunately, what you say about taking a moderate position with a leadership as we currently have has proven to be correct. History shows us the positive intentions of moderation and accommodation are little more than wishful thinking and, in fact, when dealing with this type of leadership problematic, even giving tacit aid instead of preventing usurpation of the free government.joaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09999395062839739698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36527891.post-46681357336401315362017-02-26T11:01:25.256-08:002017-02-26T11:01:25.256-08:00There really is no viable moderate position. What ...There really is no viable moderate position. What is called for is unity on the Left, pushing back with our great numbers and resources against a fascist regime. We don't all have to love each other and can disagree on many things. The Trump regime is criminal and has drawn together all the worst kinds of people into a coalition against the rest of us. <br />So let's leave fantasy land Hattiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13297404386730167834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36527891.post-49456158717769932522017-02-25T14:43:45.942-08:002017-02-25T14:43:45.942-08:00How we define terms does make a difference, but th...How we define terms does make a difference, but the one I quoted for rant most closely coincides with my perception formed over the years based additionally on other contexts than just blogs for me. I'm really not taking the time or don't have the interest in engaging in dialogue on most blogs that are focused solely on a singular topic, including politics, or just complaining, which a joaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09999395062839739698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36527891.post-38998066711176662732017-02-25T13:50:03.059-08:002017-02-25T13:50:03.059-08:00I agree, a benefit of all this seems to be an incr...I agree, a benefit of all this seems to be an increased awareness, interest, involvement of more people in actually participating in our government in some manner, even if it's simply becoming educated, hopefully thinking and ideally voting. I'm not so sure this administration is as open as it may appear. joaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09999395062839739698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36527891.post-42890010906876094622017-02-25T12:53:08.737-08:002017-02-25T12:53:08.737-08:00Rant to me doesn't have to be nasty but is whe...Rant to me doesn't have to be nasty but is when a person just has to get it off their chest-- and knows it won't be popular. It can be articulate or lose all perspective. I called that blog a rant because it is always something I feel strongly about. I research though and try to present it without only seeing one side. As a moderate, I do see both sides, much as the left and right Rain Trueaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07994628226501093880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36527891.post-14347352677518820052017-02-25T12:25:18.312-08:002017-02-25T12:25:18.312-08:00I believe the protests we are seeing may result in...I believe the protests we are seeing may result in some lasting good. I say that because there are so many different groups protesting different issues. This, in my opinion, is a visible way to get a message to the White House and Congress. These protests are not made up of only Democrats. I don't see them as Party affiliated, but rather as Americans expressing their concern.<br /><br />The Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36527891.post-21680781747447646982017-02-25T12:00:32.411-08:002017-02-25T12:00:32.411-08:00I perceive my presenting facts, my conclusions and...I perceive my presenting facts, my conclusions and opinions differently than being a "rant" as Merriam-Webster dictionary defines the word:<br />"to talk loudly and in a way that shows anger : to complain in a way that is unreasonable". <br /><br />Others may interpret what I write however they choose, perhaps misinterpreting by assuming non-existent hate, anger toward those joaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09999395062839739698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36527891.post-22695028515901221982017-02-25T10:52:36.039-08:002017-02-25T10:52:36.039-08:00Definitely alarm bells should be ringing -- better...Definitely alarm bells should be ringing -- better than not -- nothing I would like better than for this to be a false alarm. We would be remiss as citizens who treasure our freedoms to not guard them at all costs. <br /><br />You're right, distracting all of us from serious issues is part of this Administration's tactics. That, and trying to force everyone to accept everything our joaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09999395062839739698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36527891.post-55385409036617134522017-02-25T10:35:13.711-08:002017-02-25T10:35:13.711-08:00There have been numerous quotes attributed to Russ...There have been numerous quotes attributed to Russia's various leaders, many of which haven't been verified as I discovered when I attempted to research some recently, including "we'll bury you ..... from within". Only the "we'll bury you" part was said, apparently, but I guess other quotes were paraphrased, then combined with the initial phrase for what has joaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09999395062839739698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36527891.post-58088023137393624092017-02-25T10:19:05.332-08:002017-02-25T10:19:05.332-08:00I don't usually respond to Anonymous comments,...I don't usually respond to Anonymous comments, but wanted to say I am aware of what you report. I didn't even address that worrisome aspect of this Administration's actions -- possible preparation for a future step that's part of the classic action sequence required to establish an autocratic, even dictatorship, form of government - a la what's happening in Turkey and exists joaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09999395062839739698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36527891.post-62810722643788375762017-02-25T10:17:45.158-08:002017-02-25T10:17:45.158-08:00Of course and I hope you will comment in the Rant ...Of course and I hope you will comment in the Rant when you disagree. I believe in healthy discourse though it's hard to have today. We used to just get mad at our leaders but not so much blame their supporters. Both sides now despise the voters on the other side-- if you can go by their rhetoric. <br /><br />Well, if your blog doesn't go heavily into resist and persist, it'll go back.Rain Trueaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07994628226501093880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36527891.post-36088853346563585862017-02-25T10:06:26.847-08:002017-02-25T10:06:26.847-08:00How the Press pool works is always of interest wit...How the Press pool works is always of interest with which I'm quite familiar as well as the orientation of most of the Press represented there. Their system does not alter the significance of what occurred, or the rhetoric of our leader, others representing him. I'm simply pointing out what actions our current leader and his administration are taking; not the excuses/reasons they'joaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09999395062839739698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36527891.post-76622558314865195842017-02-25T07:11:41.211-08:002017-02-25T07:11:41.211-08:00I didn't read all of this but may come back la...I didn't read all of this but may come back later after breakfast. The one point you addressed was upset that major newspapers were angry they had been blocked, small ones allowed into what is called a gaggle, not a full press conference. <br /><br />Always the White House pool is there (9 reporters) who pass on what is said to those who didn't get into any event. The President does not Rain Trueaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07994628226501093880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36527891.post-70828052330617123172017-02-25T06:25:12.137-08:002017-02-25T06:25:12.137-08:00This administration is the most alarming in our hi...This administration is the most alarming in our history. His attacks on the free press should send alarm bells going off all over the place but on a website where I go to debate politics there are plenty of people willing to take up Mr. Trump's mantra that the press is bad, that we don't need them anymore because "everyone has a cell phone with a camera and can upload news to the webMisadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36527891.post-29755982676781367092017-02-25T03:42:16.024-08:002017-02-25T03:42:16.024-08:00Well as someone said...Russia's plan is to ero...Well as someone said...Russia's plan is to erode from within like a snake.Taborhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15257045780724471840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36527891.post-86984435708888655172017-02-25T01:59:12.640-08:002017-02-25T01:59:12.640-08:00Not only is our Prez denouncing the Press and atte...Not only is our Prez denouncing the Press and attempting to restrict its freedom but he has military men in positions that should be filled by civilians. That combination does not bode well for us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com