tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22918248.post7080562896189237443..comments2024-03-26T15:30:39.733-07:00Comments on Rainy Day Thoughts: Yes, it's a rantRain Trueaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07994628226501093880noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22918248.post-91848722490386824902012-04-05T15:21:58.157-07:002012-04-05T15:21:58.157-07:00Oh okay, I misunderstood and totally agree. I am n...Oh okay, I misunderstood and totally agree. I am not sure it helps when they try to make excuses for such slayings based on bullying. When haven't people bullied each other? Mostly people just figured a good life was the best revenge. The last killings in Oakland made me want to string that guy up right away (I know violent talk ;). But he ripped out the lives of those beautiful girls and because somebody else made fun of his accent. That was infuriating that he'd say it or others would excuse it even in the tiniest way. Yes, bullying is bad but it's not an excuse for a violent retaliation-- not even a tiny one. It seems lately violence is the first choice for a lot of angry people and that's a tragedy for us as a people and not just the victimsRain Trueaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07994628226501093880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22918248.post-83938729079123890152012-04-05T15:16:32.739-07:002012-04-05T15:16:32.739-07:00That is not what I meant. I mean the people that ...That is not what I meant. I mean the people that act out violently because they were teased or picked on need to toughen up. That and a lot of people that you see whining on TV about this and that need to get a life. Racism, and I mean real racism or violent threats should not be tolerated at all. I guess it is a fine line sometimes.Ingineer66https://www.blogger.com/profile/01319022726561229313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22918248.post-7568233617488469852012-04-05T10:57:16.295-07:002012-04-05T10:57:16.295-07:00I beg to differ. I think we just have seen too muc...I beg to differ. I think we just have seen too much where someone says what you did as a joke except they mean it and do it. It takes a lot these days to ignore anything that sounds like a threat. If you know the person,you take it differently than when you do not. Just think about all that has happened and still is. <br /><br />And where it comes to racism, I can even more see why they don't see the humor. My blog tomorrow will be addressing that. :(Rain Trueaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07994628226501093880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22918248.post-17326648460936036382012-04-05T10:54:29.061-07:002012-04-05T10:54:29.061-07:00People need to get a thicker skin. We have turned...People need to get a thicker skin. We have turned into a bunch of wussies.Ingineer66https://www.blogger.com/profile/01319022726561229313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22918248.post-39366395077096347152012-04-03T17:21:18.660-07:002012-04-03T17:21:18.660-07:00Only because I know you are joking did I post that...Only because I know you are joking did I post that ingineer, but these days it's not very funny because so many people do think it's a solution. :( The latest of the man who killed all the young women in Oakland is just another example-- he was bullied. The evil out there just seems to be escalating and many feel they are justified by anything that offended them.Rain Trueaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07994628226501093880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22918248.post-75630582825283613032012-04-03T17:11:24.937-07:002012-04-03T17:11:24.937-07:00I always said a solution to the political mess in ...I always said a solution to the political mess in Sacramento would be an AK-47 and 2 clips. But 13,000 lobbyists might make that one a little tough.Ingineer66https://www.blogger.com/profile/01319022726561229313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22918248.post-14868764820161219082012-04-03T06:54:45.923-07:002012-04-03T06:54:45.923-07:00Thank you!!!!! I've felt the same way for a l...Thank you!!!!! I've felt the same way for a long, long time as you well know. And as soon as I heal a bit better, I'll be working for the Democratic Party to keep the good guys and send the sleazebags packing!!!!Kay Dennisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02646717192332313215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22918248.post-53007659291562586922012-04-02T10:47:02.612-07:002012-04-02T10:47:02.612-07:00A lot of righties express fear of the overreach of...A lot of righties express fear of the overreach of the White House. I fear as much the overreach of local government and now that has been condoned by the Supreme Court-- <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/08/us/08bar.html" rel="nofollow">Strip searched for what reason?</a><br /><br />Really, you think there is no racism in play here with police and in one case after another. I have a blog coming on this, but it really disturbs me and should us all.Rain Trueaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07994628226501093880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22918248.post-9475721690862997222012-04-02T10:15:35.107-07:002012-04-02T10:15:35.107-07:00Pink Slime Economics<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/02/opinion/krugman-pink-slime-economics.html?_r=1" rel="nofollow">Pink Slime Economics</a>Rain Trueaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07994628226501093880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22918248.post-69386610075431749802012-04-02T08:16:58.050-07:002012-04-02T08:16:58.050-07:00I remember my high school social studies teacher p...I remember my high school social studies teacher pounding it in to us that as citizens we must be engaged, we must vote, we must use our critical minds if we are to have a working democracy. It is easy to disengage, the national conversation is reduced to absurdities and instead of digging deeper, we just walk away. A perfect storm for fascism.<br /><br />Bill Moyers has a recent good bit on how to get involved and stay engaged. He is a breath of fresh air.Taradharmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17665801586196931603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22918248.post-55760938114179140622012-04-02T05:56:20.789-07:002012-04-02T05:56:20.789-07:00My family sounds like yours, Joared. I also wonder...My family sounds like yours, Joared. I also wonder if it's the family that starts one to caring. Since I grew up where politics were discussed and with grandparents as well. Where things like racial issues, importance of voting, political issues including abortion were discussed. Voting wasn't an option but a right and my kids got registered as soon as they turned 18.<br /><br />Both of my kids are politically very aware and involved.They registered to vote as soon as they turned 18. And they married political astute people. We might not all agree, and we don't, but we care and we talk about it a lot. Often in shock at what is going on but we talk about it. Their kids hence are also growing up in politically aware homes.<br /><br />Someone who didn't start out that way can change it right now. And hopefully they will as the changes happening now could take away a lot of rights as they try to make it harder for minorities, the poor and old to vote through changing registration laws. They say they do it because of massive voter fraud. It turns out there has been maybe three prosecuted cases of such. Most of such talk is scare talk to actually stop the voting from those they do not think will vote with them.<br /><br />However they believe, people need to vote. It's a law in Australia as part of your civic duty and with a fine if you don't do it.Rain Trueaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07994628226501093880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22918248.post-76946583089331831182012-04-02T02:54:35.738-07:002012-04-02T02:54:35.738-07:00I couldn't agree more that there are critical ...I couldn't agree more that there are critical issues at stake for our nation and each of us, individually, in significant ways. <br /><br />Why some people choose to not take an interest and act, each in their own way, on all these issues is beyond me. I hope some of them will read what you've written. <br /><br />I think family discussion of issues and a child having their thoughts respected may help set the stage for interest when they become adults. Maybe a lot of people don't have that experience.<br />Also, we studied civics when I was in Jr. High and don't know if they still do that.<br /><br />Politics and government was discussed in my household which I can remember from the time I was a little child. Differences in view points were welcomed. In fact, as I became older, my brother often became a devils advocate just to stimulate my passions. Perhaps that's why I enjoyed debate in college when one hour we'd argue one point of view and the next hour have to argue the opposite one. Does help formulate a position and show the way for possible compromises.joaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09999395062839739698noreply@blogger.com