tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post4698411728876605208..comments2024-03-27T05:30:07.368-04:00Comments on The More, The Messier: Free The Hostages!Suburban Correspondenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11488916572135296650noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-44382001590148470592009-01-14T23:20:00.000-05:002009-01-14T23:20:00.000-05:00Excellent post. I just may have to become an offi...Excellent post. I just may have to become an official follower. Even though you have plenty of 'em. I mean, SEVENTY? I'll just be a face in the crowd. But I promise I'll be laughing the loudest at your cleverness.<BR/><BR/>I have great hope for the Obama administration. Especially when I read pieces like yours that demonstrate an open mind and heart. The past twelve years have been so divisive, and I was saddened that McCain and Palin actively continued to pit citizens against each other. Not only that - I was frightened that they'd succeed. I'm happy that the country seems to be coming together more than it has in a long time.Fantastic Forresthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044290192610027408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-7712784481067531572008-11-20T02:01:00.000-05:002008-11-20T02:01:00.000-05:00Late to the party here after two weeks away from h...Late to the party here after two weeks away from home and mostly away from computers, but I just had to say...Amen. And thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-14527263247123719032008-11-18T05:17:00.000-05:002008-11-18T05:17:00.000-05:00I find myself to be in much the same position you'...I find myself to be in much the same position you're in, and even though my circle tends towards the left (I live in Los Angeles, this is no surprise) I get much the same reaction when it surfaces that I'm in the center.<BR/><BR/>Actually, the reaction I get from a few of the more vocal friends I have is the declaration that I am in fact not in the center, but am on whatever side is opposite who ever is speaking to me. I've been accused of being a Conservative nut and a Left-wing socialist radical this year by two different people for exactly the same reasons. LOLErinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05377187090753126076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-73997724143954530792008-11-08T16:59:00.000-05:002008-11-08T16:59:00.000-05:00Well said.Although I do disagree to the degree he ...Well said.<BR/><BR/>Although I do disagree to the degree he is off center versus John McCain. <BR/><BR/>Time will tell though.<BR/><BR/>His acceptance speech was nothing short of fabulous, though. <BR/><BR/>And, no, he was not my man.<BR/><BR/>All in all, I can't believe that of 300 million people, THESE were the top to choose from. <BR/><BR/>Barak lacks the experience<BR/><BR/>John has too much experience.<BR/><BR/>I, honestly, didn't want to vote for either of them.<BR/><BR/>But, Obama does scare me in his fame and popularity - much of which is not earned - simply media fed to an uneducated mass of anti-Bush people.<BR/><BR/>Time will tell, though.<BR/><BR/>KEEP BELIEVINGAngie @ KEEP BELIEVINGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00930977696454848345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-50680063501238952812008-11-07T09:19:00.000-05:002008-11-07T09:19:00.000-05:00Sorry I didn't read this sooner...because I agree ...Sorry I didn't read this sooner...because I agree with you on all of this. Of course, I didn't totally decide who I was voting for until Sunday night. Pooey on those who put down the "undecideds." I was certainly one of them, and it is because I was weighing my options and thinking deeply, NOT because I'm stupid. <BR/>Even if I didn't agree with you, I'd still be coming here to read.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-34244482494084371732008-11-06T13:38:00.000-05:002008-11-06T13:38:00.000-05:00I am surprised at how many people are not speaking...I am surprised at how many people are not speaking to me as well. I agree with every single thing you said on this post. Down to the last word. I am purple as well and I also support Obama :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-77122213143334017242008-11-05T12:25:00.000-05:002008-11-05T12:25:00.000-05:00I adore you for writing this post. Mr. D is a lot...I adore you for writing this post. Mr. D is a lot like you--although some of his reasons are economic-based as a business owner. He's never voted for a Democrat for president in his life and he told me afterward his heart was racing, but he knew he made the right choice. <BR/><BR/>It surprises me that the hate-mongering and divisiveness doesn't offend more people. *sisgh*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-63338928580053686192008-11-05T08:41:00.000-05:002008-11-05T08:41:00.000-05:00Holy cow.This is amazing.I know MANY people who a...Holy cow.<BR/>This is amazing.<BR/>I know MANY people who agree with you.<BR/>I TOTALLY respect this post and you.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09630262224739505223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-56645147172290069522008-11-05T01:26:00.000-05:002008-11-05T01:26:00.000-05:00Color me purple too...Hate the 2 party system... i...Color me purple too...Hate the 2 party system... it's just WRONG.Jennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08980996613564416708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-81019101149656898622008-11-04T23:09:00.000-05:002008-11-04T23:09:00.000-05:00Thanks for the eloquent post. I am pro-choice an...Thanks for the eloquent post. I am pro-choice and I agree with you. Let's put our time, energy and money into education, support & alternatives. For my part, I am tired of having to squander our precious resources on fighting to keep abortion legal, I would much rather fight to prevent unwanted pregnancy and to giving a pregnant woman all the support & resources she needs to give her baby life. MIMEAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-89076176698498614782008-11-04T22:34:00.000-05:002008-11-04T22:34:00.000-05:00I'm right there with you as a purple person....tha...I'm right there with you as a purple person....thank you for so eloquently putting so many of our thoughts in words! <BR/><BR/>I've been loving your blog for several months....thanks for the fun and giggles!historygirliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16607299654829660268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-64753561856611182942008-11-04T22:12:00.000-05:002008-11-04T22:12:00.000-05:00obama has my vote too.obama has my vote too.jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05925212233815659494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-70288206520359538162008-11-04T20:26:00.000-05:002008-11-04T20:26:00.000-05:00a veteran? where and when did you serve?a veteran? where and when did you serve?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-25959257673159353902008-11-04T20:08:00.000-05:002008-11-04T20:08:00.000-05:00I am a black sheep purple person in a literal sea ...I am a black sheep purple person in a literal sea of red, What should we call the purple party? I nominate you as our spokesperson.Shelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12851446861098955538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-6124199608409143882008-11-04T19:57:00.000-05:002008-11-04T19:57:00.000-05:00I voted for Santa. I'm hoping it yields a bigger ...I voted for Santa. I'm hoping it yields a bigger present this Christmas...Ed & Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00730956006290504616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-36510273800325950292008-11-04T17:57:00.000-05:002008-11-04T17:57:00.000-05:00I'm still talking, as I'm sure most people are. I...I'm still talking, as I'm sure most people are. I'm purple as well and really tired of Republicans and Democrats. Frequently I find myself voting Republican in Oregon because we are so leftist. I'm sure I'll do the opposite when I move to AK because they are so far right.<BR/><BR/>So, I appreciate you struggle and applaud your well thought out vote. I also agree with many of your statements regarding the abortion issue.Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17254208744417742746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-53328048571070001732008-11-04T17:25:00.000-05:002008-11-04T17:25:00.000-05:00Well, I could have tried to make it funny; but I t...Well, I could have tried to make it funny; but I think I wouldn't have done a good job at that. I'll have to leave that to SNL and Tina Fey.<BR/><BR/>Don't worry - we will be returning (with relief) to our regular diet of kids, vomit, and mice (and refrigerators!) tomorrow.Suburban Correspondenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11488916572135296650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-80575897306235530262008-11-04T17:07:00.000-05:002008-11-04T17:07:00.000-05:00I don't come to this blog to read political rhetor...I don't come to this blog to read political rhetoric. I come to laugh. And I'm never disappointed. That being said, I am digging the political rhetoric! <BR/><BR/>Nicely done and I give you props for being willing to lay it all on the table. I wish I had half of your gumption but, alas, I think my family might disown me!Juliannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01142847731212742672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-57471078105051739062008-11-04T15:08:00.000-05:002008-11-04T15:08:00.000-05:00Oh honey, you're not the only one at the center. ...Oh honey, you're not the only one at the center. Okay, so I'm probably still left of center...but still. <BR/><BR/>Oh, and you messed it up.<BR/><BR/>He's a "Muslim babykilling socialist"<BR/><BR/>:-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-40607749482342245662008-11-04T14:04:00.000-05:002008-11-04T14:04:00.000-05:00I am Canadian so kinda removed from all of this bu...I am Canadian so kinda removed from all of this but just wanted to say I am impressed by your thoughtful and measured approach.Don Mills Divahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03733674458423525738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-91747566385528248872008-11-04T13:33:00.000-05:002008-11-04T13:33:00.000-05:00Beautiful, authentic, brilliant post. And i think ...Beautiful, authentic, brilliant post. <BR/><BR/>And i think you finally said what everyone (on both side of the aisle) feel. We are sick of the polarizing sides, the bickering. Despite our differences, we all just want to be one country, one America. <BR/><BR/>This is the greatest country in the world and we deserve great leadership.the mama bird diarieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04248352454666306821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-59628744779080275362008-11-04T13:11:00.000-05:002008-11-04T13:11:00.000-05:00I agree with you on most thing you have addressed,...I agree with you on most thing you have addressed, especially with the pro-life part of it. It would be nice to have a president you have described, I just don't think that Obama is the answer.SubWifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10130118656023678187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-53082735575403330212008-11-04T12:53:00.000-05:002008-11-04T12:53:00.000-05:00i had no choice in the matter, being a christian i...i had no choice in the matter, being a christian i felt compelled to vote with who i thought would carry out God's will the best.<BR/>no matter what, it will all work out, parents will continue raising their children how they see is best, and we can all start getting along again.myhouseof6https://www.blogger.com/profile/14710878147852222748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-7193005767376196342008-11-04T12:44:00.000-05:002008-11-04T12:44:00.000-05:00Caribou Barbie.*snort*Caribou Barbie.<BR/><BR/>*snort*amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02429539000041713324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-79618485024965761552008-11-04T12:26:00.000-05:002008-11-04T12:26:00.000-05:00Not the least bit loney....can't vote...but I'm wi...Not the least bit loney....can't vote...but I'm with you in spirit!<BR/><BR/>....and eloquently put as usual!<BR/><BR/>I liked Mrs G's multi party cupcakes though!<BR/><BR/>xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com