tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974773076690597683.post539464350709204076..comments2024-03-27T18:00:02.032-04:00Comments on Sardonicky: The Only Thing We Have to Fear is Fear-MongeringKaren Garciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15612731479365562803noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974773076690597683.post-78687419353145975042011-05-13T12:57:40.389-04:002011-05-13T12:57:40.389-04:00Yes, VLT, I am still reading--I was on a road trip...Yes, VLT, I am still reading--I was on a road trip for a couple of weeks and took a break from politics for the duration. Of course the Bin Laden deal made that impossible. <br /><br />I look forward to your posts as well and am busy catching up on same. Sardoniky and Reality Chex are two of my faves.<br /><br />Janet CampJanet Camphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03645361065385918800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974773076690597683.post-52495118603874107712011-05-12T10:29:01.099-04:002011-05-12T10:29:01.099-04:00The Only Thing We Have to Fear is Fear-Mongering r...The Only Thing We Have to Fear is Fear-Mongering reminds me of former British MP Tony Benn’s chilling words:<br /><br />"Because people in debt become hopeless and hopeless people don't vote.... If the poor in Britain or the United States turned out and voted for people who represented their interests it would be a democratic revolution. So they don't want it to happen. So keeping people hopeless and pessimistic.... See I think there are two ways in which people are controlled. First of all, frighten people. And secondly, demoralize them. An educated, healthy and confident nation is harder to govern, and I think there's an element in the thinking of some people - we don't want people to be educated, healthy and confident because they would get out of control. The top one percent of the world's population owns 80 percent of the world's wealth. It's incredible that people put up with it, but they're poor, they're demoralized, they're frightened and they think perhaps the safest thing to do is take orders and hope for the best."<br /><br />"Democracy is always a struggle for justice against the powerful." – Tony BennDenis Nevillenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974773076690597683.post-31640209379818420572011-05-11T23:50:06.316-04:002011-05-11T23:50:06.316-04:00Welcome back Janet; good to know you made it home ...Welcome back Janet; good to know you made it home safe and sound and got to see a bit of Amerika while you were at it. As far as I am concerned, a vacation is no vacation if you have to be groped and/or x-rayed coming and going. Maybe a bus trip? Their bathrooms are truly state of the art, from what I can remember.Karen Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15612731479365562803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974773076690597683.post-71200965600471156872011-05-11T23:30:29.141-04:002011-05-11T23:30:29.141-04:00I just returned from a two week road trip--that...I just returned from a two week road trip--that's how much I didn't want to fly! Hey, gas is a bargain in Montana at $3.59/gal. While driving through a torrential rain in Minnesota with the slapping of the wipers driving me slowly insane, I hit on the idea of taking the train next time. Well, it looks as though Chuck, et al, have now ruined that!<br /><br />Your thoughts on this were very welcome, Karen; my daughter-in-law and were having a similar discussion while I was visiting--shortly after the news of the assassination (revenge killing--whatever), and we concluded that we must be the only people who thought this way. <br /><br />I am glad if grieving families are "comforted" by the demise of Bin Laden, but I've never understood how avenging a wrong makes people feel better. From what I've read of the videos the WH released, he was quite pathetic, so fine...kill him, but can we now move on? Apparently not. As you point out, the fear is only being ramped up. Looks like I'm in for more road trips if I want to see the grandkids without being frisked by the conductor.<br /><br />It's nice to hear I was missed, Ms. Tweedie--and nice to get back to reading all of your thoughts, even no-last-name Richard.<br /><br />Janet CampJanet Camphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03645361065385918800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974773076690597683.post-56990747289770656992011-05-11T19:03:53.196-04:002011-05-11T19:03:53.196-04:00Amen to that!
And might I add, it is easy to sho...Amen to that! <br /><br />And might I add, it is easy to shoot off a careless comment, especially anonymously. It takes intellect and an investment of time to read what has been written and to offer a thoughtful response. <br /><br />Richard, are always welcome at my table.Valerie Long Tweedienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974773076690597683.post-7561546684544457812011-05-11T17:30:25.066-04:002011-05-11T17:30:25.066-04:00Thank you too Richard and to all the commenters sh...Thank you too Richard and to all the commenters sharing your ideas here. Disagreement is fine as long as it's not disagreeable. I think we all have things to learn from one another too.Karen Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15612731479365562803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974773076690597683.post-48479139776804028612011-05-11T10:50:28.748-04:002011-05-11T10:50:28.748-04:00And anonymous commenters who want undocumented &qu...And anonymous commenters who want undocumented "aliens" checked should have the guts to self-identify.Karen Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15612731479365562803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974773076690597683.post-44897580209948543582011-05-11T09:33:31.154-04:002011-05-11T09:33:31.154-04:00Great blog! Schumer should put undocumented aliens...Great blog! Schumer should put undocumented aliens on his no ride list.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974773076690597683.post-52777931886437579912011-05-11T00:00:10.052-04:002011-05-11T00:00:10.052-04:00Karen, you have certainly hit the mark with this -...Karen, you have certainly hit the mark with this -- <br />"[N]one of the real terrorists -- the ones who gamble away the wealth of a nation with impunity -- get any unwanted attention."<br /><br />So true. Every word. This is the real story of our lifetimes, and none of the big media are telling it.Ciarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00294830782961989856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974773076690597683.post-68781748253724571062011-05-10T19:39:40.077-04:002011-05-10T19:39:40.077-04:00Fear is a very effective tool for manipulation; it...Fear is a very effective tool for manipulation; it is so visceral. Combined with innuendo or outright misinformation, it is a powerful means of distracting the masses from the real issues. <br /><br />This is an excellent blog posting, Karen. It is a shame that our media is so bought and sold that we rarely get to read a thought-provoking piece like this.<br /><br />On a different - but somewhat related note - I am wondering if Denis, Kate and Janet are still reading this blog. If so, I miss your insightful comments.Valerie Long Tweedienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974773076690597683.post-74392160798224444862011-05-10T13:41:14.836-04:002011-05-10T13:41:14.836-04:00A great column. If only it weren't all true......A great column. If only it weren't all true...Marinanoreply@blogger.com