tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post6509004363214491747..comments2023-12-07T03:45:06.927-05:00Comments on Forks Off The Moment: Veterans For PeaceDiannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02946500110072411468noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-28809049246448845432009-11-15T15:42:47.996-05:002009-11-15T15:42:47.996-05:00Beautiful post Di...heartbreaking.
Nuff said.Beautiful post Di...heartbreaking.<br />Nuff said.shellyhttp://thisoldfarm.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-81505702633873099302009-11-15T11:13:59.192-05:002009-11-15T11:13:59.192-05:00so profound to read this from a group that has tru...so profound to read this from a group that has truly been there and cares so much for their fellow Veterans.<br />Thanks for posting this Dianne.dianasfaria.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10488357854017358868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-70387731764863818222009-11-14T15:33:43.074-05:002009-11-14T15:33:43.074-05:00Interesting and important post, Di, and the photo ...Interesting and important post, Di, and the photo is very special, too.Lowellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15305748075301453010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-2579525546189917842009-11-12T22:13:39.540-05:002009-11-12T22:13:39.540-05:00linda - yes, that one line says it all
frank - i...linda - yes, that one line says it all <br /><br />frank - it was because of their credibility that I decided to share their letter, otherwise it's just another peace protest<br />I shudder to think what the 2012 election season will be like since this last one was so ugly and I'm very concerned that Obama will get a 2nd term which is why I'd like something to get done in this term<br /><br />carly - the pic is Arlington West, a monument/protest set up by the vets<br />thanks <br /><br />walking man - I'd like to see the next battlefield be Wall St, I'd sign up<br />and I'm only being a little sarcastic about that <br /><br />smalltown - I don't disagree with Anndi, I just think we're talking about 2 different things <br /><br />deborah - ahhh yes, listening<br />wouldn't that be a novel approach for DC <br /><br />singing bear - it's so very nice to see you back <br /><br />doc - thanks doc! nice to see you back around as well <br />Patrick must be 6 feet tall by now<br />Did I remember his name correctly? <br /><br />old old lady of the hills - I would imagine that war veterans would (as Frank said) have the credibility and deserve to be heard <br /><br />travis - that is certainly true although I don't understand how it applies here<br />I'm not asking anyone to do anything, the veterans are<br />and if the people that letter is addressed to can't do more then we're in even deeper crap than I think we're in<br />I intentionally shared the vets voices on this day and not mine since my strong feelings about this day and the way our culture treats it is more divisive than I thought was respectfulDiannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02946500110072411468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-30599411380124709402009-11-12T21:42:38.369-05:002009-11-12T21:42:38.369-05:00We all do what is in us to do.We all do what is in us to do.Travis Codyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06192526507760146748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-14668121786199111112009-11-12T20:05:12.143-05:002009-11-12T20:05:12.143-05:00So very powerful Dianne....If only ALL of the Poli...So very powerful Dianne....If only ALL of the Politicians would truly listen with their Hearts...Maybe, Just Maybe....these two Wars would END! And End Now!<br />Thank you for this very moving post, my dear.OldLady Of The Hillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02458879772193114892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-74414614137155998382009-11-12T14:25:57.654-05:002009-11-12T14:25:57.654-05:00That is a great post Dianne!That is a great post Dianne!Dochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11447894721374720415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-87074680432061153852009-11-12T14:19:50.696-05:002009-11-12T14:19:50.696-05:00'Give peace a chance'. Hope somebody is li...'Give peace a chance'. Hope somebody is listening. Thanks for coming to my blog. I like yours very much.<br /><br />SBAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-3638724335419790112009-11-12T14:04:16.466-05:002009-11-12T14:04:16.466-05:00I can only nod in deep appreciation of these words...I can only nod in deep appreciation of these words, and hope that those who need to listen and act, hear it and move.Deborah Godinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15175977572194074388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-18289383928200627082009-11-12T12:19:10.026-05:002009-11-12T12:19:10.026-05:00Very well said Dianne....yes we must hold our lead...Very well said Dianne....yes we must hold our leaders accountable for their promises...but I must also agree with Anni about as humans we must be willing to do our part to also make peace happen....we have to stop the bickering and racial slurs that happens in our own communities, we have to find the tolerance for others...once we as a society start to do that...then maybe the powers that be will stand strong and do their bit as well.....Smalltown RNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08806734351278128551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-78502626924253508132009-11-12T08:08:54.732-05:002009-11-12T08:08:54.732-05:00War is a street fight writ large. If you quit the ...War is a street fight writ large. If you quit the fight and turn your back before you have defeated your opponent he will slug you from behind.<br /><br />I would that cheney and bush be tried fro the war criminals they are but I doubt that withdrawal is an option at this time.<br /><br />While I understand the concept of peace, tell me of a time in our generation where it was a reality?<br />The fight will go on no matter how many (and on this point I agree with you mostly) brigades are returned home. The battlefield will change is all.the walking manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10058913927297370740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-54182155915029550752009-11-11T23:58:42.258-05:002009-11-11T23:58:42.258-05:00very neat picture and a great message!very neat picture and a great message!Carlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02668132013008198708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-39360319797252915112009-11-11T23:08:03.701-05:002009-11-11T23:08:03.701-05:00Their passion rings loud and clear and certainly t...Their passion rings loud and clear and certainly their experience lends a powerful credibility.<br /><br />I think Obama is learning the constraints of his office. If he can stickhandle his way to a 2nd term, that's when I think you'll see him able to better exercise his muscle to forward his aims. Like many visionaries, I think he's chafing at reality's bridle. But he's got to learn how to play the game if he's ever going to win at it.Frank Baronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07766219281485749395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-52808595847873523642009-11-11T22:16:06.224-05:002009-11-11T22:16:06.224-05:00What can I say. On my blog, I said "I honor ...What can I say. On my blog, I said "I honor the soldier. I hate the war".<br />I don't know how to end these wars. As you said, they are so easily started and so hard to end.<br />Sending our service people on one tour after another until they are dead or damaged has got to stop.<br />Diplomacy, political and aconomic power must replace warfare.Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-21836492483938079012009-11-11T17:26:26.382-05:002009-11-11T17:26:26.382-05:00bond - I didn't know of them either. I was loo...bond - I didn't know of them either. I was looking at the Vietnam Veterans Against the War site (I have friends there) and found their link<br />they support some good programs beyond striving to bring the soldiers home<br /><br />nessa - I hope so, thank you<br /><br />reb - I thought it was worth sharing, thank youDiannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02946500110072411468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-15396509601325267212009-11-11T15:59:01.033-05:002009-11-11T15:59:01.033-05:00Wonderful letter Dianne, thank you for sharing it ...Wonderful letter Dianne, thank you for sharing it and the Verterans for writing it.Rebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05318594769530526005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-12586848228402117202009-11-11T15:29:48.552-05:002009-11-11T15:29:48.552-05:00A very poignant choice for today.
Wordless Wednes...A very poignant choice for today.<br /><br /><a href="http://vanessavkilmer.com/?p=1117" rel="nofollow">Wordless Wednesday</a>Nessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07779269921583131094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-16267786118284882322009-11-11T14:02:18.700-05:002009-11-11T14:02:18.700-05:00I did not know of this group...
I wave my flag 36...I did not know of this group...<br /><br />I wave my flag 365 days a year...I thank military personnel when I cross their paths...<br /><br />I did a post for Veteran's Day<br /><br />I am not maudlinVinny "Bond" Marinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07033455144526676371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-81387633261821297912009-11-11T13:41:33.216-05:002009-11-11T13:41:33.216-05:00akelamalu - thank you Lady :)akelamalu - thank you Lady :)Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02946500110072411468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-82913142001093464512009-11-11T13:41:07.976-05:002009-11-11T13:41:07.976-05:00raven - the soldiers quoted the poem, not I
and so...raven - the soldiers quoted the poem, not I<br />and so I think you can use it<br />even though you could use it even if I had written it LOL<br />I know you can expand upon it far better than I could, I was unfamilar with it before I visited the vets site<br /><br />anndi - I don't want to make this all about Obama, I'm always so so so uncomfortable when I am critical of him since I so despise his enemies and wish so much for him to succeed, not to mention that I think he is a wonderful human<br />But there is a but - a big but.<br />many of us who voted for him gave a lot - money, time, hopes<br />I literally lost friends by supporting him and was actually threatened by people who could not even imagine him as the leader of this country<br />he said he'd close Gitmo<br />he said he'd scale back the invasion - it is NOT a war, we invaded<br />he said people like me would have an option for healthcare<br />in NJ he campaigned for a governor that was weak and disliked rather than helping the party find one who could win<br />now I have a fucking facist as a governor<br />and it appears the same mistake is going to be made in my dear home state of NY<br />walking man said something recently about wanting Obama to get his Chicago balls back, so do I.<br />even saints kick ass when necessary and if it's not necessary now I don't know whenDiannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02946500110072411468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-47783647956121441652009-11-11T13:16:37.700-05:002009-11-11T13:16:37.700-05:00Excellent post Dianne.Excellent post Dianne.Akelamaluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11234268568845148285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-74865707542986064612009-11-11T13:00:33.369-05:002009-11-11T13:00:33.369-05:00I speak not of mere ideals... but a way of life, a...I speak not of mere ideals... but a way of life, and I think President Obama has shown he walks a noble path. <br />You know my views on war. I do wish they would bring the troops home. <br />I'm just saying that if people ask the President to do something, they have to hold up their end of the bargain as well.<br />People want... what will they give?Anndihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08703154815958841195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-69518001824924230392009-11-11T12:30:28.014-05:002009-11-11T12:30:28.014-05:00I knew if I came here today, you would inspire me....I knew if I came here today, you would inspire me... and you quoted Dulce et Decorum, one of my favorite poems... and took away my one idea for a post of my own.Ravenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04996538460071167819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-23715085863470100882009-11-11T12:10:30.610-05:002009-11-11T12:10:30.610-05:00Scott - sadly true and one more example of how cor...Scott - sadly true and one more example of how corporate America needs to be regulated and investigated and needs to have a big bright light trained on its dark twisted center<br />instead we have bailouts and compromises to calm the healthcare lobby<br />we have no investigations into Blackwater<br />and Bush and Cheny aren't on trial <br />the right is storing up its guns and shooting off its mouth anyway - let's get them so fucking riled up that the Secret Service can finally arrest some of them by getting something doneDiannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02946500110072411468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-53696266867108285092009-11-11T12:05:04.405-05:002009-11-11T12:05:04.405-05:00anndi - true kiddo
yet a President can choose to ...anndi - true kiddo <br />yet a President can choose to follow the wishes of those who voted for him rather than spend nearly a full year attempting to gain bipartisan support from people who will NEVER listen to him, who have NO respect for him and who in NO way whatsoever care about the soldiers<br />I love ya Anndi and you are a crystal soul on this planet but the time for idealism alone is long gone in the USA<br />we are headed toward a takeover by zealots and racists and all out loonsDiannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02946500110072411468noreply@blogger.com