tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post5790902833769514858..comments2024-03-21T11:50:29.630-04:00Comments on Janie Junebug Righting & Editing: I AM IN A BAD MOOD . . .Janie Junebughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-8749841742813539482017-08-26T11:08:39.255-04:002017-08-26T11:08:39.255-04:00An excellent and heartfelt post, JJ. The Charlott...An excellent and heartfelt post, JJ. The Charlottesville situation was chilling and the presidential responses that followed were pitiful and disgusting. <br /><br />I was born in 1950, so I grew up in a time greatly influenced by WW II. Among my extended family and friends there were members who had been killed, injured, or POWs under the Nazis, so the sight of Nazis marching in our streets was horrifying. <br /><br />Since I grew up in Canada, I didn't experience the same kind of racial conflicts that have occurred in the US. Many blacks came to Nova Scotia to escape slavery and discrimination. Unfortunately they did endure prejudice, but nothing like black experienced in the USA. We still have a long way to go to heal the wounds.<br /><br />We have to speak out against hate groups and racism. Evil builds incrementally, and it strengthens when people don't speak out against it.<br /><br />Thank you for your post, JJ.<br /><br /><br /><br />Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-83546384882384053102017-08-20T21:41:15.625-04:002017-08-20T21:41:15.625-04:00Let that pendulum swing, Susan.Let that pendulum swing, Susan.Janie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-737606914434250222017-08-20T21:40:46.441-04:002017-08-20T21:40:46.441-04:00That sort has to get together in a big group with ...That sort has to get together in a big group with weapons in order to feel important and superior.Janie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-42755592896827304822017-08-20T21:39:48.398-04:002017-08-20T21:39:48.398-04:00Thank you, Penwusser.Thank you, Penwusser.Janie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-50733945430757535372017-08-20T21:39:23.980-04:002017-08-20T21:39:23.980-04:00We're traveling backwards.We're traveling backwards.Janie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-1467642923793811002017-08-20T21:32:36.164-04:002017-08-20T21:32:36.164-04:00You aren't alone in your feelings. I think a l...You aren't alone in your feelings. I think a lot of us think just as you do. I still find it hard to believe this country elected a man like that. Let's hope enough people are revolted by the way things have gone to help us swing the pendulum in the other direction. Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-50569888404392715432017-08-20T19:22:52.717-04:002017-08-20T19:22:52.717-04:00But if he goes, then we have Pence.But if he goes, then we have Pence.Janie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-52099335392103512742017-08-20T19:22:27.897-04:002017-08-20T19:22:27.897-04:00I've been disappointed since November. I don&#...I've been disappointed since November. I don't know when I'll get over it.Janie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-43349815083857334282017-08-20T19:21:43.076-04:002017-08-20T19:21:43.076-04:00Such a kind comment. Thank you.Such a kind comment. Thank you.Janie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-10330946443427549512017-08-20T19:21:19.373-04:002017-08-20T19:21:19.373-04:00I don't want Pence as president, either.I don't want Pence as president, either.Janie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-58164594718928700012017-08-20T19:20:42.610-04:002017-08-20T19:20:42.610-04:00I appreciate your support, Jo-Anne.I appreciate your support, Jo-Anne.Janie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-39963136179156841412017-08-20T18:58:13.877-04:002017-08-20T18:58:13.877-04:00I'm an American by choice and the reason I lov...I'm an American by choice and the reason I love this country so much is because of its vibrant mixture of people of all races and ethnicities. I loved Los Angeles for that reason and I miss it a lot, living here in the canyon. Those who marched with torches looked very weak to me, weak as Trump. Ingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02924736131382149056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-49612243506186452632017-08-20T16:39:46.755-04:002017-08-20T16:39:46.755-04:00"Yes, George Washington owned slaves, but he ..."Yes, George Washington owned slaves, but he wasn't a traitor to his country who suggested that the Union of States be divided."<br />In a nutshell. <br />Far too many people do not realize that, even though he may have otherwise been an honorable man, Robert E. Lee committed treason against his country.<br />I grieve and am a little fearful for my children.Al Penwasserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14052950809151897315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-68491028864005346162017-08-20T14:17:39.941-04:002017-08-20T14:17:39.941-04:00Well said, Janie.
The division just continues to...Well said, Janie. <br />The division just continues to widen.Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-27545078242653521872017-08-20T09:36:25.546-04:002017-08-20T09:36:25.546-04:00It has been a brutal week. It's distressing kn...It has been a brutal week. It's distressing knowing how hateful so many Americans are. However, it is heartening to see how many more are ready to stand up to them.<br /><br />Trump's gotta go.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-35942635593064884112017-08-20T08:45:30.706-04:002017-08-20T08:45:30.706-04:00I was hugely disappointed in the direction the cou...I was hugely disappointed in the direction the country chose to go last November, like depressed for weeks after, walking about in a state of shock. It felt (and still does) like the country chose hate. I'm embarrassed to be an American right now, even tho I did NOT vote for Trump. The only good thing is I am really paying attention now and reading an excellent book about justice called Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson.mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-75816515975121435682017-08-20T05:42:03.173-04:002017-08-20T05:42:03.173-04:00Gosh that was a powerful speech, more people need ...Gosh that was a powerful speech, more people need to think that, not just in the USA but also in the UK. With Brexit and the referendum in Scotland, there is a lot of hurt (Scotland is my 2nd home and being married to a Scot I know the tide is turning and I think at the next vote they will vote to leave and be independent and embrace it with pride). All governments need to listen more to the people who have elected them. Keep their promises and help the people.<br /><br />A powerful post. Thank you for sharing.Solhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518631542782309728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-59271733881646036052017-08-19T20:41:39.442-04:002017-08-19T20:41:39.442-04:00It's been a crazy less-than-a-year, hasn't...It's been a crazy less-than-a-year, hasn't it? It's like a roller coaster ride with no highs and where the seats have gone off the rails and where no one at the amusement park seems to care. I'm not all that thrilled about the man who would be taking over should Trump resign or be pushed out, either. His values and integrity are no better; he just hides them better. Everyone just has to try to do one's best in one's own neighbourhood, and like Joanne says, be sure to vote. jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-16042357726769452432017-08-19T19:43:18.308-04:002017-08-19T19:43:18.308-04:00What happened in Charlottesville was disgusting a...What happened in Charlottesville was disgusting and Trump's reaction to it was just as disgusting I get why you are in a bad mood over it Jo-Anne's Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11418152399382818709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-53462986684641646372017-08-19T14:48:06.590-04:002017-08-19T14:48:06.590-04:00It's worth reading.It's worth reading.Janie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-61232556105396242242017-08-19T14:47:49.533-04:002017-08-19T14:47:49.533-04:00Very well said to you, too.Very well said to you, too.Janie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-32740213816860486752017-08-19T14:47:28.068-04:002017-08-19T14:47:28.068-04:00Vietnam overshadows the good he did. Vietnam overshadows the good he did. Janie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-17066860123705482462017-08-19T12:48:18.178-04:002017-08-19T12:48:18.178-04:00Your followers might be interested in this:
https...Your followers might be interested in this: <br />https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/18/opinion/sunday/president-trump-resignation.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-59104066135644755792017-08-19T03:49:40.834-04:002017-08-19T03:49:40.834-04:00Very well said, Janie Junebug. The ugly past has b...Very well said, Janie Junebug. The ugly past has been revived by a president who loves to stir things up, and who knows nothing about politics. D.G. Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213237734772028645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-2509581148633708422017-08-18T21:17:37.702-04:002017-08-18T21:17:37.702-04:00I didn't think much of Johnson when he was pre...I didn't think much of Johnson when he was president, but his star seems to be burning brighter these days.stephen Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659054447637207734noreply@blogger.com