tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917331337767835985.post6837395971301156854..comments2024-02-29T06:34:59.406-05:00Comments on From The House of Edward: Two People On An ElephantPamela Terry and Edwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12746603636884819522noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917331337767835985.post-41816506729567933082016-03-01T11:31:00.254-05:002016-03-01T11:31:00.254-05:00Dear Mr. Laughlin,
I beg to disagree. I don't...Dear Mr. Laughlin, <br />I beg to disagree. I don't believe I have ever written any post that was "filled with hate" as you put it. I freely admit to finding the statements made by Mr. Trump to be dangerous and divisive and I make no apologies for that. His candidacy worries me greatly as it seems to appeal to the worst in us. But to characterize any of my posts in the way you have is not only inaccurate , but unfair to boot. <br />Sincerely, <br />Pamela TerryPamela Terry and Edwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746603636884819522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917331337767835985.post-27801812406178652332016-02-29T19:06:07.560-05:002016-02-29T19:06:07.560-05:00Your comments are quite interesting considering yo...Your comments are quite interesting considering your hateful (yes, your previous post was filled with hate for Mr. Trump) comment about Donald Trump. You seem to exempt yourself from needing to have civil discourse with those with whom we disagree. A few of your commenters here also seem to exempt themselves also and feel freedom to spew their hate for Mr. Trump and Republicans in general. I have no special affection for Mr. Trump, but feel that you are being very disingenuous here and allowing yourself a double standard.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05626700631554836075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917331337767835985.post-43583095012036173222016-02-29T07:21:25.161-05:002016-02-29T07:21:25.161-05:00About India : read this book.... I recommend it to...About India : read this book.... I recommend it to you...<br />http://vendangeslitteraires.overblog.com/2016/02/voix-de-femmes-invisibles-en-pays-tamoul.html<br />Maybe translated into English... <br />And thank you for your so wonderful blog, I like very much your photos !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917331337767835985.post-3567073935038373212016-02-25T17:16:05.222-05:002016-02-25T17:16:05.222-05:00I love this symbolic photo and this post! Part of ...I love this symbolic photo and this post! Part of what I've enjoyed about blogging is "meeting" articulate people with views different from mine. Even if we don't agree, we can learn through listening. I do hope Congress will honor the spirit of this photo and endorse a replacement for Scalia. I was quite impressed that the Republican senator from my state, Susan Collins, agrees.Sarah Laurencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917331337767835985.post-18263799681913836232016-02-23T07:02:57.901-05:002016-02-23T07:02:57.901-05:00Those Republicans, started fighting the day after ...Those Republicans, started fighting the day after his seat was empty. No respect,<br />I think they are the dregs of the earth. He was a great man.<br /> Speaking of Elephants, they may have a gene to cure Cancer.<br />yvonneLa Petite Galleryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553902574516930172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917331337767835985.post-25062679642274987822016-02-22T03:50:51.892-05:002016-02-22T03:50:51.892-05:00Thank you...great post !!!!!Thank you...great post !!!!!The Dutchesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03417068949346419906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917331337767835985.post-59345068069590945322016-02-22T03:50:46.108-05:002016-02-22T03:50:46.108-05:00Thank you...great post !!!!!Thank you...great post !!!!!The Dutchesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03417068949346419906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917331337767835985.post-37552758562733196002016-02-20T23:05:29.336-05:002016-02-20T23:05:29.336-05:00Another topic, but I wholeheartedly agree. xxAnother topic, but I wholeheartedly agree. xxPamela Terry and Edwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746603636884819522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917331337767835985.post-58999479756219801422016-02-20T21:05:50.917-05:002016-02-20T21:05:50.917-05:00If only elephants did not have to be subjected - l...If only elephants did not have to be subjected - like camels - to being ridden by tourists. I suppose it keeps them alive - although not well-treated - but I do despise the practice. Perhaps starting my own firestorm with this comment!Michele @ Living Among Saguaroshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10643357061548370224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917331337767835985.post-16440158399366883302016-02-19T11:55:46.083-05:002016-02-19T11:55:46.083-05:00Pamela, thank you for your insightful and articula...Pamela, thank you for your insightful and articulate post. While I am, most likely, on the other end of the political spectrum from you, I would never stop reading your blog or any other source from which I gain so much enjoyment, merely because of differences of political leanings. What a closed off world that would be. Many of my best friends lean left politically, while I lean right - but, we get along and love each other dearly. And, thank you for the picture of Justice Scalia and Justice Ginsberg. RIP, Justice Scaliabrenleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11777982106118233456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917331337767835985.post-72014451997386641842016-02-18T22:49:58.748-05:002016-02-18T22:49:58.748-05:00This may just be the best post you have ever writt...This may just be the best post you have ever written. Thank you.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917331337767835985.post-22526419877803282292016-02-18T21:33:53.470-05:002016-02-18T21:33:53.470-05:00Pamela--Your posts are always so articulate, and t...Pamela--Your posts are always so articulate, and this one is just perfect. The current circus is indeed downright distressing, and I wish more of us "regular people" would call out these leader-wannabes and remind them that it's difficult to teach our children kindness, respect, and tolerance when the adults in charge can't even behave without name-calling and bullying.<br />And in the spirit of friendly disagreeing, I "forgive" you for your previous post, which seems to prefer the Colin Firth version of P & P over the Kiera Knightly version. How could you??!! ;0Pam D'Esoponoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917331337767835985.post-85676934720748185012016-02-18T10:53:51.498-05:002016-02-18T10:53:51.498-05:00Thanks for this insightful post. It seems like we ...Thanks for this insightful post. It seems like we are at a time when the issues facing us are more serious than ever, and the lack of civility makes it hard to have an intelligent dialog on how to solve them. Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07504020854901952597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917331337767835985.post-71288310780699693212016-02-17T17:13:09.086-05:002016-02-17T17:13:09.086-05:00Thank you so much Pamela! When I first saw this p...Thank you so much Pamela! When I first saw this photo, I felt the same as you. If only everyone was a bit kinder, more courteous, and understanding of their fellow man! <br /><br />Xoxo <br />Karena <br />The Arts by Karena Karenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206642885608991170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917331337767835985.post-80898764317577717762016-02-17T16:13:10.119-05:002016-02-17T16:13:10.119-05:00Pamela,
Thank you for always sharing such sound re...Pamela,<br />Thank you for always sharing such sound reasoning and using such wonderful words to do it. It's made me sad and a little embarrassed that our politicians are so hateful. I hope there are more in the country who can use good reason and sense when they vote.<br />KarenKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08064699521293763744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917331337767835985.post-54260479930033957332016-02-17T14:56:43.776-05:002016-02-17T14:56:43.776-05:00Bravo!Bravo!Thea Beasleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07073469552693120069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917331337767835985.post-76667663723751948992016-02-17T10:27:12.785-05:002016-02-17T10:27:12.785-05:00Your post hits the nail on the head!!! Civility, ...Your post hits the nail on the head!!! Civility, humanity, reason have been shifted to the back burner by most of those running for President. It makes me sad and mad at the same time. Where are the Statesmen that we need to represent every citizen of this country? <br />I read a blog indignantobserver - written by a lawyer who has turned writer when not litigating.<br />His posts and comments from readers make for an interesting read. The conclusions are similar, but from a man's point of view. If we keep a sane dialogue going, I pray the literate will teach the illiterate common sense.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03487739263996518377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917331337767835985.post-73494166277428866462016-02-17T03:56:50.910-05:002016-02-17T03:56:50.910-05:00The still small voice of civility. The still small voice of civility. Angushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13905037014736070475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917331337767835985.post-5014968844218242522016-02-17T00:46:17.935-05:002016-02-17T00:46:17.935-05:00Love the blog post and love the comments. Pamela, ...Love the blog post and love the comments. Pamela, I am sure you are very happy to attract the civilized and thoughtful readers that come here to share your beautiful and thought-full writing and participate in such a positive fashion. <br /><br />We should all strive to be more like Edward: wag more, bark less, like those bumper stickers advise! The comments on your blog are definitely wagging more, and barking less. Would that our government take that to heart.Sarahkate Moorenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917331337767835985.post-8907082930637630612016-02-16T21:20:37.254-05:002016-02-16T21:20:37.254-05:00Thank you for this post. God only knows what's...Thank you for this post. God only knows what's happening with this world. I never realized how many illiterate Americans are. The Politicians KNOW. That's why the <br />show and stupidity. I am embarrassed. There is Hillary and the republican from<br />Ohio. He seems to be Adult . It's over the top, out of control. Trump is doing it for his ego, it's a joke to him. Most of them are just thieves<br />yvonne. La Petite Galleryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553902574516930172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917331337767835985.post-70409168120703803292016-02-16T18:30:23.855-05:002016-02-16T18:30:23.855-05:00I completely agree with you and the comments I hav...I completely agree with you and the comments I have read so far. We are a laughing stock or an outrage or terrifying to the rest of the world right now. I won't put a name to the cause of this. Suffice it to say that some people should just stick with reality tv.<br /><br />Thank you for posting this lovely tribute to sanity. <br /><br />KayKay dancingbrushpainting.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08346698873631229800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917331337767835985.post-75802518419390175812016-02-16T17:36:34.608-05:002016-02-16T17:36:34.608-05:00Thank you, Pamela, for expressing this so very wel...Thank you, Pamela, for expressing this so very well. I have also appreciated all of the comments made. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13204127165550190242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917331337767835985.post-51359424889998026812016-02-16T16:03:37.414-05:002016-02-16T16:03:37.414-05:00I remember the Kerry-Weld race well as I am from M...I remember the Kerry-Weld race well as I am from Massachusetts. It's a great example of how simple kindness and common sense can work even in politics. Obama tried quite regularly and valiantly to reach across the aisle but has been rebuffed by a right wing which seems almost rabid in its mission to force their agenda. I have been an expat for 15 years and in that time I have watched negativity and blatant hatred take hold of our politics. I honestly never thought I would watch my beloved country entertaining the buffoonery of this election. I get asked about it all the time by my European friends; quite frankly, I don't know what to say.<br /><br />Thank you for this beautifully written post. People with whom we disagree do not have to be our enemies. Katherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16148984113186294070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917331337767835985.post-3504768974120085382016-02-16T15:59:19.891-05:002016-02-16T15:59:19.891-05:00brava dear Pamela! brava!brava dear Pamela! brava!tammy jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16568939993585811311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917331337767835985.post-70378171343927221342016-02-16T15:02:07.112-05:002016-02-16T15:02:07.112-05:00Balance and reason...good for one's diet and g...Balance and reason...good for one's diet and good for one's life.Cleo from Jerseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03584638749121773172noreply@blogger.com