Admin
Verse of the Day
The Newsroom
Recent Posts
- I Haven’t Deserted You
- Can You Relate?
- Tis Better To Give Than To Receive
- Commander-In-Chief
- Got A Minute?
Recent Comments
- Sue on I Haven’t Deserted You
- ~J~ on Can You Relate?
- ~J~ on Happy Thanksgiving
- Piano Girl on Does Our President Have to Go to Church to Prove He’s Christian?
- ~J~ on Does Our President Have to Go to Church to Prove He’s Christian?
- David M. on Does Our President Have to Go to Church to Prove He’s Christian?
- ~J~ on Those Wonderful Church Bulletin Bloopers
- David M. on Those Wonderful Church Bulletin Bloopers
- ~J~ on Bar-B-Que
- ~J~ on Taking The Charity Out Of The Church
Blogroll
Newspaper Rack
Categories
John McCain’s own words on the derogatory remarks directed at Senator Obama by some in the crowd at his campaign stops:
“I want everyone to be respectful. And let’s make sure we are, because that’s the way politics is done in America.”
Tells one supporter who says he’s scared of an Obama presidency: “I have to tell you, he is a decent person, a person that you do not have to be scared [of] as president of the United States.”
After a woman calls Obama “an Arab terrorist” McCain interrupts to say: “No, ma’am. He is a decent family man with whom I happen to have some disagreements.”
I don’t know his reasons if he allowed this behavior over the course of a few days but he has made the correction now. Frankly, I really don’t care anymore.
It has been difficult to throw full support behind someone who in my heart I find it difficult to defend. Will he receive my vote..yes, as I have said before, but that is because in my pea brain there are still just too many unanswered questions in regard to Senator Obama.
Further, if taking a stand in this election is going to come between family members and friends..then bag it. I’m just as happy going back to my art, music, military affairs and those in my life who mean the world to me and reviving the philosophy by which I have tried to live my life..simply, live and let live.
Guess you could say the fire has gone out of my belly where this election is concerned. People will believe (just as I do) what they choose and not much is out there which will change anyone’s mind.
We are unfortunately a country very divided, and it has never been more evident than right now. Let’s hope after November 4th we find our way back together.
Written by Sue
~J~ Says:
October 11th, 2008 at 12:19 pmVisit ~J~
Sue, the way I see it is the regular commenters are upset that we don’t support their candidate, so they accuse us of being divisive.
I’m at the point where if someone wants to complain about how we post on this site, when they have been invited to be contributors and have done so and stopped or refused altogether, to just tell them if they hate this site so much they don’t have to come here and read what we post.
We always attach our sources to our posts and allow for differing opinions. In some cases the opinions are nothing more than grandstanding and calling us unfair. In others we have reasonable debate, but you’re right. We’re not going to change their minds and they’re not going to change ours. That is not the purpose of this blog.
We started out trying to give voice to Democrats and Republicans alike, but the Democrats gave up. We wanted a dialog that would encourage us to come together and instead all we got was “Speaks for itself” and criticism.
My skin is thick and so is yours. I’m not going to quit writing what I want because of a couple of people who want to act spoiled.
Here’s an interesting quote from the Anchoress:
For the entire piece go here.
It’s not your family causing the grief here, Sue. It’s mine and I am embarrassed they would act this way in public.
Sue Says:
October 11th, 2008 at 2:43 pmVisit Sue
~J~
I just lost a long comment into that obscure Word Press Spam filter, don’t know what is going on with it!
I had read that piece the Anchoress posted and once again she wraps so much into one piece and pulls it all together to explain things clearly.
As to the family and friends, well I have expressed my feeling to you on more than one occasion. I would never do or say anything which I thought would harm anyone’s relationship with another. If my thoughts on the election or a certain candidate are doing so then I mean it when I say it is not worth it. I cannot comprehend why it would be this way as my own family and friends have numerous discussion of many topics and we certainly do not always agree but we are respectful of each others opinions.
That said, if pointing out the lack of senator Obama’s record, his associations with less than desirable (to me) individuals and his lack of a real vision for this country are not enough to encourage discussion then I don’t know what would be.
Additionally, Senator McCain has run a terrible campaign. He seems to “get it” once in a while then slips back into his “my friends” mode which leaves his message hanging somewhere in thin air. It’s never been a secret that I was not enthused with his candidacy but I continue to believe he is the better of the two choices just based on the Constitutional charge given the President of the United States. I do believe he will be better at protecting this country from all enemies foreign and domestic just as I have watched President Bush age dramatically doing so.
Let me just say this. If I should decide to post again on politics in any manner I will no longer apologize (as long as my facts can be verified) to anyone for offending them with a post. If they wish to dispute the facts or offer an opposing view that is fine but these games have gotten out of hand.
Attempting to play your friend, my friend is kindergarten play and not something which I have much time nor the energy for.
~J~ Says:
October 12th, 2008 at 10:29 amVisit ~J~
Great comment, Sue, and I’m with you 100%. If what I say about a candidate is coming between me and my family then I guess my family doesn’t think blood is thicker than politics.
I don’t agree with them and they want me to, but I just don’t agree.
A dear friend posted he won’t be back. I’m sorry to see that happen, but we have posted nothing but facts on this page and if the facts hurt, then I’m sorry. Give me an argument that is reasonable and can refute what I believe to be facts or even my opinion, but don’t tie it to blood or friendship because in the end I have to answer to God and myself.