tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119990365479009764.post1179517163915010120..comments2024-03-14T18:09:09.667-05:00Comments on Do Some Damage: You never talk politics in polite company. Thank God we aren’t polite.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119990365479009764.post-23978607921890881872010-03-29T07:41:43.878-05:002010-03-29T07:41:43.878-05:00An excellent "lemonade from lemons" post...An excellent "lemonade from lemons" post. Me likey.Chuckhttp://www.terribleminds.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119990365479009764.post-30965890387540777802010-03-28T20:01:11.237-05:002010-03-28T20:01:11.237-05:00I was really surprised and even shocked by the res...I was really surprised and even shocked by the response to the bill-passing, as well.<br /><br />I found the blatant dis-respect expressed by many people to by down-right offensive.<br /><br />The thing I like about this post is that you're taking something "bad" - in this case the disrespect shown - and finding a positive in it. Essentially you're saying, "but what beneficial things can we do with our observations?"<br /><br />I love it.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13979642388727636426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119990365479009764.post-5455035612829525212010-03-28T16:52:34.875-05:002010-03-28T16:52:34.875-05:00Thought-provoking post, Joelle. My 30 year old son...Thought-provoking post, Joelle. My 30 year old son has been watching all of the Michael Moore movies lately, and especially talked about "Sicko."Josiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05930730661273079224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119990365479009764.post-58704301807189277812010-03-28T16:35:28.680-05:002010-03-28T16:35:28.680-05:00Interesting post, Joelle. I find when the subject ...Interesting post, Joelle. I find when the subject is politics or religion arguing is a waste of my time and effort. People believe the way they do for reasons. Any situation can be seen from at least 3 sides and few of us are interested in side 3. We prefer your side and the right side.Mary Marvellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12015719890476028848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119990365479009764.post-87300877178578431622010-03-28T16:11:45.718-05:002010-03-28T16:11:45.718-05:00Interesting post...
The airports are always a goo...Interesting post...<br /><br />The airports are always a good place to see 'normal' people being pushed over the edge into insane rage. You guys picked a great locale for your short fiction project.<br /><br />Deb G.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119990365479009764.post-1923091737870643752010-03-28T15:46:30.792-05:002010-03-28T15:46:30.792-05:00Talking politics can make or break a friendship, d...Talking politics can make or break a friendship, depending on whether you are on the same side of the fence, or not.<br />So I refuse to talk or listen to it. I have heard everything from the CIA paid for Obama's schooling, (from a professional mind you), to be able to run the country???<br />He has the right idea, but people who have to not want to lose what they have, they worked, (Or inherited). Money is truly the root of all evil...Author Roast and Toasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03168000760283530981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119990365479009764.post-27020689845424830482010-03-28T15:41:48.765-05:002010-03-28T15:41:48.765-05:00Hmmmnm . . . maybe combine the the Hilary Davidson...Hmmmnm . . . maybe combine the the Hilary Davidson scar idea with the healthcare bill idea . . . scar, operation, organ donation, black market . . .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119990365479009764.post-32198082500706667422010-03-28T14:43:13.067-05:002010-03-28T14:43:13.067-05:00Great post, Joelle. All of this really has caused ...Great post, Joelle. All of this really has caused quite the stir.Debra St. Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07154130275058459169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119990365479009764.post-66426033810684857052010-03-28T14:10:01.982-05:002010-03-28T14:10:01.982-05:00Good post, Joelle!
We used Britain's National...Good post, Joelle!<br /><br />We used Britain's National Health system while living in England. We paid out of pocket for what we decided we needed when the system didn't agree--or the waiting line was too long. (Waiting six weeks to get an ultrasound when you're bent over double and running a fever IS kinda scary, ya know?) <br /><br />I really can't say National Health will be wonderful or bad. It will be different, for sure. I believe having your own money available to pay for what you want always helps. <br /><br />It's like choosing the tasty whitening toothpaste that freshens your breath and makes your teeth sparkle over the cheap stuff.<br /><br />P.S. I never enjoy arguing politics and did not post pro or anti on FB! But I do like choosing my doctors and treatments!Nancy Kay Bowdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00597537338919901666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119990365479009764.post-73353963152623925932010-03-28T14:04:27.553-05:002010-03-28T14:04:27.553-05:00I know the feeling. I went to church today after a...I know the feeling. I went to church today after a three-week medical hiatus, and found people almost foaming at the mouth. I made the mistake of saying there might be a middle ground, and then thanked God I was on the other side of the room from the top anger monger who stopped just short of advocating rebellion.<br /><br />I know things aren't perfect, but really...B. A. Binnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07122617891116573672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119990365479009764.post-28630557831789101622010-03-28T12:13:47.737-05:002010-03-28T12:13:47.737-05:00There was something about health care this week? H...There was something about health care this week? Hunh. Did it have anything to do with Sandra Bollocks?<br /><br />But, yeah, I've been toying with the idea of writing a story about a guy whose job it is to incite riots on behalf of big corporations. You know, turn the public tide and whatnot?<br /><br />You're right, Joelle, these 'real life' situations give us writers plenty to work with. Uh, with which to work. However a writer would put it.Steve Weddlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03876211586767139613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119990365479009764.post-64878052057519150422010-03-28T12:06:27.696-05:002010-03-28T12:06:27.696-05:00My employers and co-workers were convinced that an...My employers and co-workers were convinced that anything this administration would do would be something they would shout about and fight tooth and nail regardless from the moment he won the election. The vileness and hatred they spew -- from people who are otherwise decent folks -- is very disheartening. There is and has been a strong undercurrent of racism and xenophobia in this country that no one really ever wants to admit to or talk about.<br /><br />That said, there has indeed been some startling change. As pissed as I get, and disappointed, I do agree with what John says, for the most part, about it looking better than some would have you think. There just remains a long, long way to go. <br /><br />I try and avoid talking politics. I just try and live my own.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10070278104646895235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119990365479009764.post-7959774057973040542010-03-28T12:05:51.953-05:002010-03-28T12:05:51.953-05:00I stayed off Facebook for more than 24 hours becau...I stayed off Facebook for more than 24 hours because I was afraid I'd end up hating every single friend (and they're real ones, not networking) that I have.<br /><br />That was insane.<br /><br />I actually can think of three off the top of my head who were spewing fantastic dialogue for wacked out fiction characters.<br /><br />Sad to say it was real.Juliehttp://jasummerell.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119990365479009764.post-36344709174585718162010-03-28T11:25:33.551-05:002010-03-28T11:25:33.551-05:00But Patti every other rational country went throug...But Patti every other rational country went through great upheaval to get where they are as well. Healthcare created huge conflict and disagreements when first introduced here in Canada - and it wasn't even on a national scale, it was one of the least populated provinces, Saskatchewan. But the doctors went on strike, insurance companies spent millions lobbying against the idea - it was a huge fight.<br /><br />Most of the European countries that have things like universal healthcare and other strong public institutions only got them after huge, devastating wars where they faced down real Fascism and real Communism (think of the 20th Century as the era of European Civil Wars).<br /><br />Maybe I'm just naive, but from where I sit America looks a lot better of than some shouting people make it seem.John McFetridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09442198820998606682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119990365479009764.post-41944976990591438472010-03-28T10:22:16.925-05:002010-03-28T10:22:16.925-05:00This situation is really scary. How can passage of...This situation is really scary. How can passage of healthcare raise such a fuss? Every other rational country in the world has universal healthcare.<br />So it has to me about something else. And I fear that "something else" is the unwillingness of a lot of people to accept a black man as president. And they cloak their racism in spewing venom about other issues.pattinase (abbott)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02916037185235335846noreply@blogger.com