tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22918248.post3602775143280173063..comments2024-03-26T15:30:39.733-07:00Comments on Rainy Day Thoughts: Saturday and last weekRain Trueaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07994628226501093880noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22918248.post-18147512299287764332013-05-31T11:34:35.332-07:002013-05-31T11:34:35.332-07:00Did it matter under Bush? does anybody on the righ...Did it matter under Bush? does anybody on the right understand that Libya was in civil war. It wasn't a situation like a supposedly stable country but even then there have been attacks. The following under Bush:<br /><br />25) On January 22, 2002, Harkat-ul-Jihad al-Islami gunmen attacked the US consulate at Kolkata, killing five people.<br />26) On June 14, 2002, an Al-Qaeda truck bomb detonated outside the US consulate at Karachi, killing 12.<br />27) On October 12, 2002, the US consular office at Denpasar (Indonesia) was bombed by Jemaah Islamiyah as part of the Bali bombings.<br />28) In 2002 again, nine people were killed by bomb blast near US embassy in Lima (Peru). It was seen as attempt to disrupt forthcoming visit by President George W. Bush.<br />29) On February 28, 2003, unknown gunmen attacked US embassy at Islamabad, killing two people.<br />30) On June 30, 2004, a suicide bomber hailing from the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan attacked US embassy at Tashkent, killing two people.<br />31) On December 6, 2004, Al-Qaeda gunmen raided the diplomatic compound at Jeddah (Saudi Arabia), killing nine Americans.<br />32) On March 2, 2006, two people were killed when a car bomb exploded outside the US consulate in Karachi.<br />33) On September 12, 2006, gunmen raided the US embassy at Damascus (Syria), killing four people.<br />34) On January 12, 2007, a Greek revolutionary group fired an RPG at the US embassy at Greece. No damage done.<br />35) On March 18, 2008, a mortar attack at the US Embassy at Sana’a (Yemen) killed two people.<br />36) On July 9, 2008, an armed attack at the US consulate at Istanbul killed six people.<br />37) On September 17, 2008, 16 people were killed when the US embassy at Sana’a (Yemen) was attacked.<br /><br />No matter what you 'felt' overseas, Janette, reality is anything can be attacked including our Pentagon.<br /><br />This is about nailing either Hillary or Obama and now the big push seems to blame Hillary. Reality doesn't matter. It's something that stirs people's emotions and that's what is most important on any partisan issue and this is one.<br /><br />Thanks for commenting btw. I don't write on politics much, tomorrow is on foxes and I try to stick to issues that I think help us make better choices, enjoy nature, protect what we can, but once in awhile it comes out and it tends to be left leaning when it does :) Except involving science and civil rights where I follow the science and believe strongly in civil rights for all of us. I enjoy though having those who dissent comment when they do so with thought as you seem to have done.Rain Trueaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07994628226501093880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22918248.post-24277674433976208942013-05-30T16:02:17.275-07:002013-05-30T16:02:17.275-07:00Consulates and Embassies are considered US soil- T...Consulates and Embassies are considered US soil- That is the difference. <br />We defend all consulates- even foreign missions- of other countries in our own country. It is a spoken agreement. <br />It is different.<br />I have lived overseas and always knew if there was a major problem- get to the consulate or embassy. It was safe haven. <br />Leaving people unprotected in that situation gives shivers to all State Department people. They are our Ambassidors. They are not soldiers. Most are humanitarians (spoken from the wife of a soldier).<br />All other issues- I guess they are partisan. If they had happened to liberals under conservatives the screaming. Would be from the other side. I don't care either way. <br />Bengazhi matters. Janettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10054888725603183006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22918248.post-16775462290485108122013-05-29T16:05:01.439-07:002013-05-29T16:05:01.439-07:00Annie, I have a cat who was sent back to a cat res...Annie, I have a cat who was sent back to a cat rescue program from where she had originally been adopted. I've had her now two years and i think she's still insecure that she will again be sent away. Animals have such depths that many don't have a clue about. Your dog is beautifulRain Trueaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07994628226501093880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22918248.post-24757243085152880482013-05-29T12:22:50.782-07:002013-05-29T12:22:50.782-07:00Hi Rain, thanks for your comments on my blog, and ...Hi Rain, thanks for your comments on my blog, and especially the one about my dog. I felt almost instantly relieved and my gut feeling is that you are quite right. So far so good, no recurrences. I try to reassure her as much as possible.Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03787701515460812026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22918248.post-1745596420508508912013-05-29T06:37:01.111-07:002013-05-29T06:37:01.111-07:00On Django, actually the movie is hard on blacks fo...On Django, actually the movie is hard on blacks for either weakness or joining up with the owners to treat others badly. I don't watch SNL but it sounds like it was supposed to be a joke.....Rain Trueaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07994628226501093880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22918248.post-68111157040518211782013-05-29T06:35:40.941-07:002013-05-29T06:35:40.941-07:00Interesting, ingineer and on the AP, lefties are g...Interesting, ingineer and on the AP, lefties are giving up on Obama; so it's not that they accept him doing that. They see him as a failed presidency for not closing Gitmo etc. This was my take as a moderate and I'd give the same 'break' to Bush when it came to something like that. <br /><br />On the IRS, what I've heard is the groups applying have to have at least some charitable function, have more than an 'educating everybody to think like they do' to qualify. When so many hit at once with requests, you think that was instantly easy to figure out? Frankly you know the groups were not formed to be charities and I've said multiple times that no political operatives like Rove's bunch should qualify. League of Women Voters does not qualify by the way and whether lefties get a better deal than righties depend on who you listen to.<br /><br />On Benghazi, we are talking about a very few people who died. Why isn't there right wing outrage that we were lied into a war in Iraq where thousands died? As to how much Clinton had to do with the security, just keep in mind, this was not an embassy. Stevens was evidently there to have an important meeting but he was in a consulate, his death was almost accidental as he was in a 'safe room' when smoke killed him from the fire; and the second attack was supposed to be a secret Annex which was basically paid mercenaries as security forces, ex CIA etc. The right just wants to take down left wing leaders and that's all they care about in this. Blood on whose hands? AND McCain just visited in Syria trying to get us into a new war with no idea who we are helping-- Afghanistan and bin Laden anybody?<br /><br />Our granddaughter didn't know she was going to be in this meet. Track season had ended. She had only run it three times in races; but her times got her in and she had had three weeks without training; so for that, she did really well. She also does hurdles. My gosh... Our daughter was also in track, cross country and spring events. I had zero ability for such things; so admire it in those who do. :)Rain Trueaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07994628226501093880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22918248.post-9960059417863042432013-05-27T12:17:00.466-07:002013-05-27T12:17:00.466-07:00Nice to read about your adventures on the farm and...Nice to read about your adventures on the farm and with the family. As you probably know Eugene is huge in the track and field arena so I am sure there are plenty of people that can offer advice to a young miler. <br />On the political front I will offer a few opposing viewpoints:<br /><br />IRS, the beef is that approval was delayed until it was too late to raise money for the election. And I do not know if it is true or not but there are reports that some groups have still not been approved. And other groups have been targeted by other federal agencies not just the IRS. The main issue is about equal treatment. Liberal groups have been given preferential treatment by the government and that is not what the Constitution says. <br /><br />AP, I really do not have a problem with the government trying to track down a leak. But remember all the fuss the libs made when the Bush administration wanted track phone calls of terrorists between the US and Pakistan and Afghanistan? Now the libs are tracking US reporters and we are just supposed to take it like it is nothing?<br /><br />Benghazi, I don't think Obama will ever be taken down on this issue. He checked out from it and knows nothing except what he sees in the news just like all he says with the other scandals. But I think Hillary has blood on her hands. The ambassador asked for extra security several times and she not only denied it but reduced security. <br /><br /> OK tornado, if they really have plenty of money then they should take the millions that the country music and sports stars are donating and build safe rooms in every school in that area. It is a shame that does not already happen. In California we closed hundreds of schools in the 1970's because they were not earthquake resistant. Yes it was expensive but better than having to dig kids out of rubble. <br /><br />Django, I have not seen it, but this week was a rerun of Jamie Fox hosting SNL where he says that he gets to "kill all the white people in the movie, how cool is that." I like him as an actor, he does good work, but I wonder what the reaction would be if a white person said something similar about blacks?<br />Ingineer66https://www.blogger.com/profile/01319022726561229313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22918248.post-23948721882112394972013-05-26T08:26:38.833-07:002013-05-26T08:26:38.833-07:00Thank you for this explanation, Rain. I should pro...Thank you for this explanation, Rain. I should probably start watching movies again. Haven't for a long while. We don't ever watch news on TV, but do read quite a bit online. It's a fine balance to learn how to be informed and engaged, but not overwhelmed. You and Farm Boss do an excellent job of it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22918248.post-66962966559524610492013-05-25T10:08:02.671-07:002013-05-25T10:08:02.671-07:00And Robin, I try not to constantly watch the news-...And Robin, I try not to constantly watch the news-- that helps. I have a viewpoint that I don't feel is challenged by what happens; so even though bad things happen, I am not blown by the wind to changing my own mind for what my path needs to be. Writing certainly helps although recently I've been more into marketing-- and that doesn't help. Ack! When I start the sixth historical, I'll be living with those characters and that time and it rather divorces me from what's going on.<br /><br />Farm Boss and I can moan and grouch over this at night where we both agree on what's happening; but we try to watch a movie every single night and that takes us somewhere else. Looking out my window does the same thing or going for a walk.<br /><br />It is though a very worrisome time. On the other hand, I was at a track meet to watch our granddaughter run the 1500m yesterday and I had three times that different men, who didn't know me, offered something helpful in various ways. People are mostly nice and it is what we need to remember-- even those who don't see the world as we do because when they come to us as humans, they are nice. <br /><br />I think also of the three women in London who confronted those killers and calmly talked to them, trying to prevent more deaths, one sitting by the fallen man feeling he should not die alone. That was courageous and almost hard to believe and yet encouraging to the goodness of humanity at the same time we saw the worst of us.Rain Trueaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07994628226501093880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22918248.post-20540268627042690732013-05-25T09:40:59.477-07:002013-05-25T09:40:59.477-07:00we solved the mystery of the foxes which doesn'...we solved the mystery of the foxes which doesn't mean to problem is solved but at least we now know why it is as it is. Now we have to deal with it... I'll be writing about that for next Saturday hopefully with the solution.Rain Trueaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07994628226501093880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22918248.post-32661250890727623062013-05-25T09:17:13.146-07:002013-05-25T09:17:13.146-07:00Lots to chew on here. I like the redwood table, ha...Lots to chew on here. I like the redwood table, have one like it that is years and years old. It was in our lanai when we bought our house. It was painted a kind of ugly tan color, so we painted it a lively green. <br />Now I'm going to watch the vid.<br />You are working pretty hard, I think. Hattiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13297404386730167834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22918248.post-254367760311745352013-05-25T08:39:08.050-07:002013-05-25T08:39:08.050-07:00The Videos and Discussion blog sounds very excitin...The Videos and Discussion blog sounds very exciting to me.<br />The political commentary summaries this blog very well. I agree with it mostly and am happy to read these ideas so well stated.<br /> I am going to share this post on my Facebook wall.Diane Widler Wenzelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05270246393901276648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22918248.post-78640971985573375812013-05-25T08:20:15.469-07:002013-05-25T08:20:15.469-07:00I loved reading your political commentary, Rain. T...I loved reading your political commentary, Rain. Thank you for writing it down. I feel pretty much the same way you do. I have a question though, how do you stay so sane in the face of this insanity? I am practically sputtering and muttering to myself 24/7. The whole political machinery has me riled up.<br /><br />Wonderful photos too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22918248.post-86665958763385457982013-05-25T07:19:14.727-07:002013-05-25T07:19:14.727-07:00Wow, Rain. I loved your video. As you talked of ...Wow, Rain. I loved your video. As you talked of strong heroes I could not help but think you model your characters after yourself. You hold and live all the same values. Happy weekend, Rain. I hope you both find a romantic picnic at your new sittin’ spot.Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02014200443279957847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22918248.post-82965749473547325242013-05-25T07:16:14.112-07:002013-05-25T07:16:14.112-07:00Thank you. I am keeping these videos to under four...Thank you. I am keeping these videos to under four minutes. When I began with it, I hated doing it but saw it as something I needed to do (writing more about that in <a href="http://raintrueax.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Rain Trueax</a> starting Sunday); then I got into it and thought this could be a good way to discuss many things beyond writing.<br /><br />Diane has been doing some on her art process which eventually she might allow me to put there. People could put up discussions on environment or an issue they are passionate about.<br /><br />I am going to put any I do into My Links alongside here and calling it-- Videos and Discussions. Nobody apt to be there will be an expert but it could be kind of fun if more people send me theirs. I already had photo slideshows there.<br /><br />Farm Boss bought a software program to do these things more professional looking (with his week he hasn't had time so might not happen til winter that he does.) I hope he gets into it as I'd love seeing things like that but don't want to be involved in the techie end beyond providing photos and some video footage as he wants it, maybe suggesting music. Going into it beyond that is not for me, but I can see how producing such videos could have value as another method of communicating. Rain Trueaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07994628226501093880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22918248.post-39855157871203045512013-05-25T07:05:46.340-07:002013-05-25T07:05:46.340-07:00Apologies but only time to read the post and not w...Apologies but only time to read the post and not watch the video today. I will be back. Every time your write about your stock I wish I lived nearby and could come and purchase a lamb or two for the year. I am sure they are not cheap, but I do love fresh lamb.Taborhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15257045780724471840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22918248.post-5988788468209695462013-05-25T05:54:00.160-07:002013-05-25T05:54:00.160-07:00Came by to catch up -- and you did exactly what I ...Came by to catch up -- and you did exactly what I needed!! Love the photos, commentary & video!!!Kay Dennisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02646717192332313215noreply@blogger.com