tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8124480884494186487.post7035452646414516545..comments2023-12-29T12:10:10.373-05:00Comments on Menopausal Stoners: FaithPENolanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17920921974302444898noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8124480884494186487.post-34693594533975477572011-11-26T11:20:57.734-05:002011-11-26T11:20:57.734-05:00"Wilted humanity." That's what I..."Wilted humanity." That's what I'll take away from this one. I agree that we can't influence those for whom we feel contempt, but how can we stifle the contempt? And should we? I don't know. Before any minds can change, you have to get their attention. But I'll try to hold onto the Wilted Humanity of it all.dissednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8124480884494186487.post-66052823770157084982011-11-24T21:30:31.715-05:002011-11-24T21:30:31.715-05:00MLK was probably the closest the US has come to ha...MLK was probably the closest the US has come to having an enlightened being willing to take the public spotlight.<br /><br />Wouldn't it be nice if we finally managed to see things not in pairs of mutually opposed opposites but in tertiary ways?susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16747450215034568033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8124480884494186487.post-88452895387359571922011-11-24T11:40:17.154-05:002011-11-24T11:40:17.154-05:00I just got into it with an old friend... about the...I just got into it with an old friend... about the pepper spray incident at OWS on the UC Davis campus. He got very mad at me when I defended the students right to protest.... and stalked off when I offered to buy him the next beer. He could not accept my opinion even as I was willing to drink to his... oh well.... have a good turkey&stuffokjimmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11013002335848390765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8124480884494186487.post-57100519849127320842011-11-24T00:41:39.419-05:002011-11-24T00:41:39.419-05:00Beautiful post. Thanks for the reminder; a way to...Beautiful post. Thanks for the reminder; a way to walk into tomorrow. Happy thanksgiving.<br />xoJenniferhttp://www.jensrealia.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8124480884494186487.post-29545690418298509712011-11-23T20:19:23.117-05:002011-11-23T20:19:23.117-05:00And your's too, FlatlinerAnd your's too, FlatlinerPENolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17920921974302444898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8124480884494186487.post-9340036038733547612011-11-23T19:49:48.037-05:002011-11-23T19:49:48.037-05:00How this: God blessa youse -Fr. Sarducci, ol SNLHow this: God blessa youse -Fr. Sarducci, ol SNL-blessed holy socks, the non-perishable-zealothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00241446130197185049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8124480884494186487.post-39164927551000736622011-11-23T19:45:23.915-05:002011-11-23T19:45:23.915-05:00How this: God blessa youse -Fr. Sarducci, ol SNLHow this: God blessa youse -Fr. Sarducci, ol SNL-blessed holy socks, the non-perishable-zealothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00241446130197185049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8124480884494186487.post-63713803450306793002011-11-23T09:34:20.155-05:002011-11-23T09:34:20.155-05:00Actually, I've been to Zuccotti park several t...Actually, I've been to Zuccotti park several times. I've housed occupiers and participated in discussions with folks from occupations around the country. Your comment, Brooklyn Guy, reminds me of other comments made over the years from that Wall Street guy who trolls progressives blogs and tries to stir up a commotion for kicks. <br /><br />Glad to see you are well and apparently PENolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17920921974302444898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8124480884494186487.post-59323655864461845142011-11-23T09:01:45.767-05:002011-11-23T09:01:45.767-05:00Did anyone posting here happen to visit Occupy Wal...Did anyone posting here happen to visit Occupy Wall Street at Zuccotti Park? Seems the answer is NO.<br /><br />On the other hand, I did. The protesters were sadly lacking in every way -- mainly because they knew nothing about almost everything.<br /><br />Most disturbing was their own misunderstanding of themselves, which led to their desire to create a dictatorship based on their perception of brooklyn guynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8124480884494186487.post-38947069912070609252011-11-23T08:05:38.432-05:002011-11-23T08:05:38.432-05:00Mr C - I'm going to go back to our old friend ...Mr C - I'm going to go back to our old friend Howard Beale from Network - hollering out the window. Sometimes you can be completely non-violent and still be aggressive and confrontational. Not mutually exclusive. It's all about Intent . . . <br /><br />Jim, it's all about the bigger picture for sure. <br />mac, I'm looking forward to being utterly calm<br /><br />rraine, I donPENolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17920921974302444898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8124480884494186487.post-8214745832430382142011-11-22T20:20:21.760-05:002011-11-22T20:20:21.760-05:00It is good to know civility still exists, The Occu...It is good to know civility still exists, The Occupy movement has shown very clearly how cruel and uncaring our culture has become. I think they are turning the tide. MLK's words are very appropriate, some of his work, especially regarding poverty still needs resolution and revolution. Think I'm going to re-read "Letter From Birmingham Jail"Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17885426575922045330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8124480884494186487.post-81883544707636144992011-11-22T11:45:37.216-05:002011-11-22T11:45:37.216-05:00Thanks, I needed that!Thanks, I needed that!intelliwenchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01872666573909696493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8124480884494186487.post-47435861919581417012011-11-22T11:26:13.913-05:002011-11-22T11:26:13.913-05:00HI TRISH - I love your "voice" because i...HI TRISH - I love your "voice" because it speak for and to me and so many. I am grateful for you this Thanksgiving for all you do to make a difference in the best of ways and in so many ways.<br />Love Gail<br />peace......Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11337675996256691215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8124480884494186487.post-33529457253762706292011-11-21T20:38:29.917-05:002011-11-21T20:38:29.917-05:00Non-violence and non-contempt don't work. We ...Non-violence and non-contempt don't work. We have ample evidence of that from the 60's. People had to get violent and set things on fire to effect any change and then, it was only temporary. Get pissed, shout and scream and VOTE the bastards out!Mr. Charlestonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17497415823443875308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8124480884494186487.post-57007176921731429482011-11-21T20:32:41.905-05:002011-11-21T20:32:41.905-05:00MLK's words are spot on. We must be patient, ...MLK's words are spot on. We must be patient, but persistent, loving, but firm. We must reach a point of communication between the various sides, viewpoints. We will never undo this mess or change anything without cooperation.VVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08751403913379728345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8124480884494186487.post-67121841816939981652011-11-21T20:13:31.265-05:002011-11-21T20:13:31.265-05:00thank you for reminding me of the MLK quotes. i...thank you for reminding me of the MLK quotes. i'm lifting them to put on my facebook page. i've been on a rant and roll lately, about the need for us as individuals to weed out our own violent tendencies as a path to creating peace in the world. i think it's the hardest thing i've ever taken on in my life. and i don't think i'll complete it before i die.rrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06457746929116908077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8124480884494186487.post-37937375779775720642011-11-21T18:36:02.531-05:002011-11-21T18:36:02.531-05:00Sorry, that comment didn't turn out as I would...Sorry, that comment didn't turn out as I would have liked it too.<br /><br />I was trying to show how I think, even though they are different, Marianne and unASLEEP are very similar.<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMLW7zt7kkw<br /><br />listen to how beautifully calm Un can make you :-)machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04073782907747032366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8124480884494186487.post-30843646747919889562011-11-21T18:33:12.986-05:002011-11-21T18:33:12.986-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04073782907747032366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8124480884494186487.post-7498981368976840902011-11-21T18:03:11.207-05:002011-11-21T18:03:11.207-05:00Guillotines are good, but must be exceptionally st...Guillotines are good, but must be exceptionally strong and sharp to deal with thick necked thugs like the Newt. However, I digress. Thanks for such a great post. It's hard to remember how important remaining non-violent and how important keeping the bigger picture in mind is, i.e., making a better life on this tattered planet for all of us.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11938379025774754317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8124480884494186487.post-6622241189672936842011-11-21T15:25:59.038-05:002011-11-21T15:25:59.038-05:00I don't think it really matters if you hold so...I don't think it really matters if you hold someone in contempt as long as you're not trying to influence them to come around to your point of view. If you're fixing to lop off somebody's head with a guillotine, for example, feeling contemptuous is probably a good thing.PENolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17920921974302444898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8124480884494186487.post-21866190823900857032011-11-21T15:11:13.919-05:002011-11-21T15:11:13.919-05:00Contempt is kin to tolerance.
I am the MOST tolera...Contempt is kin to tolerance.<br />I am the MOST tolerant of souls--vertibably the milk of human kindness by the QUART in every vein--as long as I am not met with intolerance. <br /><br />Similarly, I cannot NOT hold contemptible people --Herman Cain crosses my mind, or Sarah Palin, or Sir Barry, the Nutless, come to it; people who behave or speak contemptibly--in contempt.<br /><br />I guess Woody (Tokin Librul/Rogue Scholar/ Helluvafella!)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09205896988142798901noreply@blogger.com