tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post6461101049424419984..comments2023-12-07T03:45:06.927-05:00Comments on Forks Off The Moment: We Need More PracticeDiannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02946500110072411468noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-4216271250113122392010-08-28T22:43:04.937-04:002010-08-28T22:43:04.937-04:00You're preaching to the choir with your reader...You're preaching to the choir with your readers. You attract an intelligent, reasonable bunch. Of course look who we're here reading. :)<br /><br />Well expressed. I'd expect nothing less from you.Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-4838605058207810922010-08-26T07:15:31.669-04:002010-08-26T07:15:31.669-04:00Of course, the underlying cause of all of this is ...Of course, the underlying cause of all of this is fear and that is exactly what the terrorists want. So, when this kind of thing happens they win a little more.Bobkathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11842625953465490864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-70667786160523179432010-08-26T03:19:39.186-04:002010-08-26T03:19:39.186-04:00Your posts are always worth reading !!Thanks for s...Your posts are always worth reading !!Thanks for sharing !!Unseen Rajasthanhttp://unseenrajasthan.com/unseenjourneynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-78114271259635793272010-08-25T22:40:07.705-04:002010-08-25T22:40:07.705-04:00I think that all the hysteria over the community c...I think that all the hysteria over the community center just shows how much it is needed. We need to see Muslims as people, individuals and part of a culture, not boogey men. I take the proponents of the center at their word, that they hope to promote understanding between the cultures and this would be good.Martha Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15797951661712327698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-3739179722093647302010-08-25T14:51:00.702-04:002010-08-25T14:51:00.702-04:00Well said, Dianne. The fanatics shout loudest and ...Well said, Dianne. The fanatics shout loudest and longest but hopefully this time they will be silenced. Every religion and none were represented in the twin towers.jabbloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12176958811589489979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-18203874550901105842010-08-25T11:41:14.277-04:002010-08-25T11:41:14.277-04:00From the map in the link from Ms Marsh, it looks l...From the map in the link from Ms Marsh, it looks like the centre will be a few blocks away from the WTC. I can see people being upset if it was planned for right in the middle of where the WTC used to be, but come on folks! <br /><br />BTW, it always seems a shame to tear down a building of that calibre, those columns are beautiful pieces of art and I hope they are saved.Rebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05318594769530526005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-45066096884385028342010-08-25T09:47:09.827-04:002010-08-25T09:47:09.827-04:00singing bear - I don't know how I feel/what I ...singing bear - I don't know how I feel/what I think about the 'inside job' theory<br />I do know that Cheney said "9/11 is the best thing that ever happened to the Republican Party" and I do that a 3rd Bush brother is off the grid and I do know that the Bush family has very strong financial ties to the Saudis and to the Bin Laden family<br />and that none of that was ever investigated which is, to me, a war crime<br /><br />oldold lady of the hills - I share your feeling of us going backward and your frustration<br /><br />noe noe - thanks :)<br /><br />jackie - I do believe they enjoy their knot <br /><br />vinny - Amen brother <br /><br />linda r - willfull ignorance indeed, it's becoming joyful ignorance - they know and love that they make no sense <br /><br />leendalu - so fantastic to see you!! I commented over at your wonderful post about this subject<br /><br />queen size funny - and it is also a powerful tool and weapon<br /><br />ladyfi - our media is a joke!! hateful and ignorant and greedy <br /><br />scott - of course I've been watching TDS<br />Jon is a god to me<br />I loved his little Beck like highlighted card<br />and him running to the blackboard<br />and the graph that shows that Fox is really a terrorist command center<br />brilliance beyond brilliant!! <br /><br />patti - thank you :)Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02946500110072411468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-2629214780206415052010-08-25T07:28:27.773-04:002010-08-25T07:28:27.773-04:00Thank you for voicing my frustratiions and it was ...Thank you for voicing my frustratiions and it was great hearing words of reason from actual victim's families. Wonderful post.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-37459441768189251682010-08-25T03:22:56.643-04:002010-08-25T03:22:56.643-04:00Of course these people aren’t from the 9/11 famili...Of course these people aren’t from the 9/11 families. They are racists and xenophobes hiding behind fear to showcase their ignorance and hate.<br /><br />I pray that you’ve been watching the Daily show over the last several days. Stewart absolutely destroyed Fox News. If you don’t know what I’m on about tell me and I’ll send you a link.Scott Oglesbyhttp://zodiblog.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-72553458985418526632010-08-24T23:46:59.967-04:002010-08-24T23:46:59.967-04:00As someone in Europe, I - along with many others -...As someone in Europe, I - along with many others - can only shake our heads in amazement at the media frenzy that is feeding people's fears and prejudices. <br /><br />It's a community centre that happens to have a prayer room. The neighbourhood also contains strip clubs and sex bars.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-47631144601280513282010-08-24T23:09:09.042-04:002010-08-24T23:09:09.042-04:00Fear is a powerful thing and usually overcomes the...Fear is a powerful thing and usually overcomes the head and heart.Queen-Size funny bonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14134308455271808356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-81002923674140828432010-08-24T18:03:01.890-04:002010-08-24T18:03:01.890-04:00love your post, my thoughts exactly. Democracy is...love your post, my thoughts exactly. Democracy is not a once from column a, one from column b menu. Take it all, apply it equally or leave.leendaluuhttp://leendaluuwitsend.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-61028622687482231782010-08-24T17:55:01.761-04:002010-08-24T17:55:01.761-04:00I am appalled when I read that 65-70 per cent of A...I am appalled when I read that 65-70 per cent of Americans oppose the building of the center near ground zero. Then I realize that many of them are ignorant of the facts. And it's so easy to get the facts straight if you try. Willfull ignorance is what I detest most. That and political fear mongering.<br />I ask my 88 year old mother what she thought, and she said "Let them build it!" She's got it figured out and she can barely see or hear.Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-38645042644834750642010-08-24T16:55:18.364-04:002010-08-24T16:55:18.364-04:00I support the right to open the center....freedom ...I support the right to open the center....freedom for all means freedom for ALLVinny "Bond" Marinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07033455144526676371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-88785511436214257982010-08-24T15:32:57.170-04:002010-08-24T15:32:57.170-04:00Absolutely.
I can't imagine how uncomfortable...Absolutely.<br /><br />I can't imagine how uncomfortable it must be for those people with their knickers in a permanent knot.Jackiehttp://jackthelass.wibsite.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-40460248855209787352010-08-24T14:24:41.161-04:002010-08-24T14:24:41.161-04:00Well done Diane.
<><Well done Diane.<br /><><Noe Noe Girl...A Queen of all Trades.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08886045805509904850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-77274134567950550182010-08-24T12:32:37.638-04:002010-08-24T12:32:37.638-04:00Wonderful post Dianne. So well said, as always.......Wonderful post Dianne. So well said, as always....!<br />This is the kind of thing that really tests who we are and what we truly believe as people and as Americans.<br />I find the continual mis-informaationn that passes for news incredibly disheartening. We seem to be getting less and less tolerant of EVERYTHING our constitution stands for and it feels as if we are going backwards and not forward any longer. The amount of Hatred and Vileness that passes for News is deeply frightening and, again, most disheartening. It is really good to read what some of those most deeply effected by 9/11 have to say on this subject and I thank you for that, my dear...OldLady Of The Hillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02458879772193114892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-28106088602089145552010-08-24T12:26:03.168-04:002010-08-24T12:26:03.168-04:00As someone form beyond your shores, I'm person...As someone form beyond your shores, I'm personally not sure how I would feel about the whole thing if I came from New York...but it's all rather ironic seeing as how the WTC and Pentagon were attacked by your own Government in the first place. Many will think I'm one of the 'crazies' but it's the only possible conclusion any right-minded person could come to - inside job. So, who cares where the put a Muslim community centre/ mosque? The more important question is when are you going to nail Bush and Cheney? Probably never.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-6737752814177572862010-08-24T12:11:34.236-04:002010-08-24T12:11:34.236-04:00ellen - and that's so sad and so scary to me
a...ellen - and that's so sad and so scary to me<br />and they're getting louder and more powerful because - as I said to Daryl - they have no qualms about using 9/11 and victims and families for their own purposesDiannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02946500110072411468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-12674326663542222312010-08-24T12:09:35.797-04:002010-08-24T12:09:35.797-04:00DJan - I'm so glad I wrote and re-wrote my pos...DJan - I'm so glad I wrote and re-wrote my post<br />I was on a rant for a spell but then I thought - there's enough ranting, how about some quotes and facts<br />thank you <br /><br />jay s - thank you for the link, it always means a lot to me since I respect your opinion and soul so much <br /><br />daryl - I assume the Decider would need to be re-coached before he could repeat anything he ever said<br />I also wish Obama and Chuck Schumer and others "on our side" weren't so damn silent or flip-floppish<br />this endless screaming about the dead makes so many remain silent<br />as Cheney once said - "9/11 is the best thing that ever happened for the Republican Party"<br />fucking scum that he is<br /><br />jay - exactly!! and then nothing ever gets done and nothing changes - it's so frustratingDiannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02946500110072411468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-18551591317396658002010-08-24T12:05:07.258-04:002010-08-24T12:05:07.258-04:00These self righteous groups who are against the mu...These self righteous groups who are against the muslim community center just make me sick. do they think no muslim americans died in the attack? Do they think that muslim americans weren't just as filled with grief and loathing for what happened as christian and jewish americans? If the attackers had been some right wingnut christians would they be protesting the building of a christian church on the same spot? Doubtful. For all the country's bluster about welcoming all, about the great melting pot, the fact is that white christian americans think they own this country and would be just peachy happy to see everyone else leave.ellen abbotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535475792150335186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-58145841138372915772010-08-24T10:50:09.704-04:002010-08-24T10:50:09.704-04:00Unfortunately there are always going to be people ...Unfortunately there are always going to be people who prey on people's fears and hatred and turn everything into an emotional issue. Then it no longer becomes possible to talk reasonably about these things because they're so wrapped up in their emotions.Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134850383532818765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-40547083722965888392010-08-24T09:32:40.128-04:002010-08-24T09:32:40.128-04:00I am right here with you on this and as always you...I am right here with you on this and as always you express yourself far better than I .. I, who have been yelling at those racist fools on the TV ... <br /><br />Its really sad that most of the protesters dont remember where their families immigrated from or why ... if they did they'd shut up or a least stop pretending that is about 'heroes' and 'ground zero' ... its not. <br /><br />While I think its a disgrace what Bush/Cheney did to this country that we've arrived at this moment so divided; I wish The Decider would speak up and repeat the words he shared shortly after Sept 11 .. Islam: "The face of terror is not the true faith of Islam. That's not what Islam is all about. Islam is peace. These terrorists don't represent peace. They represent evil and war."Darylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08241795455748298624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-7359286971097689262010-08-24T09:19:24.524-04:002010-08-24T09:19:24.524-04:00Excellent take as always. I just added you to my ...Excellent take as always. I just added you to my links on this subject. This is truly a sad thing.jaycoles@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16299489611656202052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-10468163213128984972010-08-24T09:18:45.079-04:002010-08-24T09:18:45.079-04:00Right on, Dianne! I just finished reading Robert t...Right on, Dianne! I just finished reading Robert the Skeptic's post about this same thing on Plead Ignorance but with a much less positive slant. I appreciate you doing this research, and it's hopeful to me that I can find intelligent and interesting people here in Blogaritaville, if not in the mainstream media...DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.com