tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-224730178577848959.post9126411479208186436..comments2023-07-02T04:28:03.882-07:00Comments on OUR NEWELL ADVENTURE: It's TOO big....Whatsnewellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18051814896720771000noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-224730178577848959.post-2806383445417427122016-11-11T10:48:56.674-08:002016-11-11T10:48:56.674-08:00Clarke, I only said I was thankful for Tim's c...Clarke, I only said I was thankful for Tim's comments. And I said I agree with your comments in general. I did not think I reduced you to anything. I thought you made a strong point for your position. Do I agree or support with the stuff you mentioned about protesters? Of course not. I did think it was a good exchange of ideas about the election. I think generalities do not cover all that needs to be said. I do agree with you about what your dad said about not talking about politics. I had already told Sue that I was going to stay away from talking about the election because of how polarized so many people are. But when I read what you wrote and Tim's response I wanted to add a few words. I was trying to not be judgemental of anyone or their views. I love the freedom we have in this country to discuss touchy subjects and still remain friends. <br /><br />Warmest regards,<br />HorstHorsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11657824234603430175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-224730178577848959.post-8775699604740474102016-11-11T04:47:13.139-08:002016-11-11T04:47:13.139-08:00Just a sad time. Well said. I can see all sides bu...Just a sad time. Well said. I can see all sides but can see absolutely nothing positive coming out of these protests/riots. Obama, still being in office, should be addressing this and calming fears. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-224730178577848959.post-27779266800076764082016-11-10T21:55:12.886-08:002016-11-10T21:55:12.886-08:00Well I will say this. I have been reading you blog...Well I will say this. I have been reading you blog since day one and I cannot remember ever having nine comments on any other daily entry. Also in my 77 years of life I have never seen this action by the citizens of the United States after an election for the President.Michael Volentinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03466277664540850411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-224730178577848959.post-77631601668934005442016-11-10T18:25:05.898-08:002016-11-10T18:25:05.898-08:00And Tim's comments reduced me to a generalized...And Tim's comments reduced me to a generalized stereotype. Do you, Horst, believe he properly characterized me? As I write I am watching protesters burn businesses, scream 'F U Trump', and saying people must die because of the election result......tell me I have overstated my position. Where is the conservative equivalent of what the left is going on tonight? There is none. What is happening tonight completely vindicates my missive.Whatsnewellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18051814896720771000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-224730178577848959.post-35341507915306047802016-11-10T18:14:19.203-08:002016-11-10T18:14:19.203-08:00I can understand and agree with Clarke's state...I can understand and agree with Clarke's statement in general, but like so much about what is going on in our country, it is a generalization that omits a lot. For that reason I am thankful for Tim's comments because generalities do not give the whole picture. I think a big part of the success of Trump can be given to those who want less government, but sadly too many of those who supported him, and his own words are not just offensive but threatening in their effect on many in our country.Horsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11657824234603430175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-224730178577848959.post-6781629809569072112016-11-10T15:29:13.387-08:002016-11-10T15:29:13.387-08:00I have been reading your blog for several years. W...I have been reading your blog for several years. We are not full timers, but have an RV and enjoy travelling and seeing this bea utiful country. You spoke well and we agree with most of what you said, hope there really will be positive change for our country. As DJT said what do you have to loose.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-224730178577848959.post-46212577804210804662016-11-10T14:45:10.457-08:002016-11-10T14:45:10.457-08:00Well said sir. I've been reading your blog ev...Well said sir. I've been reading your blog every day for at least a couple of years since a friend told me about it and I don't usually post replies but your description of the current state of our population is spot on. I just want to be left alone to live my life without any undesired government interference. Enjoy your time with family in SoCal and safe travels. Jeffnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-224730178577848959.post-49684856702974311952016-11-10T14:33:48.144-08:002016-11-10T14:33:48.144-08:00Tim, I would love to have a discussion with you ab...Tim, I would love to have a discussion with you about what I actually wrote, but not one single thing you addressed in your missive responds to anything I wrote. I never accused anyone of being lazy....that is your characterization. I believe people are too invested in political outcomes at an outgrowth of their over dependence on government. Your response puzzles me as I did not discuss the fears of those on the left, I did not discuss abortion, women's rights, gay rights, minority rights. I did not discuss, or even allude to gun rights, election process.....I talked about the fact that I am not dependent upon government, so regardless of who runs the country it really has no effect on me.....frankly most of what you wrote confirms what I said in closing. I wish you could talk to my three adult daughters about the characterizations of me you made.....they will get a real kick out of what you believe about me......you don't know anything about me, but you have immediately assumed you do. I don't know a thing about you either, and I would never jump to any conclusions about your character, or values....why is it so easy for you to do so? Frankly Tim what you wrote says more about you than me......you have attempted to reduce me to a stereotype....surely you are not that shallow.Whatsnewellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18051814896720771000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-224730178577848959.post-42723813861577671662016-11-10T14:13:57.281-08:002016-11-10T14:13:57.281-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Whatsnewellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18051814896720771000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-224730178577848959.post-39793163379979190852016-11-10T11:54:46.111-08:002016-11-10T11:54:46.111-08:00Oddly enough I find myself taking a break from wri...Oddly enough I find myself taking a break from writing a similar style letter as yours. Taking a break to read blogs and relax. I agree with your comments, and so strongly disagree with the comments by Tim. However, that is the wonderful freedom we have....the right to disagree. Time will tell if this was the right decision, but as for me, I am praying for a positive result !Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06590285125336211178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-224730178577848959.post-57419376528994030042016-11-10T11:11:32.825-08:002016-11-10T11:11:32.825-08:00There are a lot of people in this country that are...There are a lot of people in this country that are afraid right now. Their fear is based on Trumps own statements. You are right those things don't affect you, but they are very personal to a lot of minorities in this country. Not understanding that shows a lack of empathy on your part. <br /><br />The younger generation is not lazy, or wanting hand outs. That is insulting to an entire generation that is as big as the Baby Boomer generation. They want fair opportunities to live a decent life with a decent job. Things you were given because the economics of the time where much different when you were younger. Why don't you research how much college tuition cost when you were able to go to school and see how much it is now. Look up the minimum wage as well, there is no way anyone can work and pay full tuition today. It used to be possible, not anymore.<br /><br />If you think the new administration is going to reduce the size of the government that is laughable. The Republican establishment has been redistributing money from the middle class and giving it to corporations since Reagan. The trickle down economics has never worked.<br /><br />Republicans also wax poetic about how they want less regulation. How they don't want the government to interfere in their personal lives.....but only if you are white, gun owning, and male. If you are a woman, gay, or some other ethnicity then we have laws to keep you from having abortions, getting married, or gerrymandering congressional districts to keep you from voting. I'm glad you feel ok with that, but a lot of people do not.<br /><br />I do hope Trump will be different than who he was on the campaign trail. I hope he stands up to both the Republican and Democratic establishment and gets things done. I also hope he refuses to go along with the alt-rights conservative social agenda and keeps the government out of our personal lives; however, given his own statements in the past that is unlikely.<br /><br />Today I am not protesting. Today I am profoundly sad.<br /><br /><br />Tim Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06653971699076466814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-224730178577848959.post-52765620367030650992016-11-10T10:10:55.412-08:002016-11-10T10:10:55.412-08:00Well said Clarke. I agree with your assessment 100...Well said Clarke. I agree with your assessment 100%.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13316501078033785168noreply@blogger.com