tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211674678201251588.post8681327335036150202..comments2023-09-25T07:18:11.130-07:00Comments on It's All About Balance: The State of the UnionAprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12051174636017409935noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211674678201251588.post-102016063952002992008-07-11T05:35:00.000-07:002008-07-11T05:35:00.000-07:00So many people these days have mistaken patriotism...So many people these days have mistaken patriotism for a blind following of a person - namely the president. Which is not at all what patriotism is about, it is about loving your country and doing all that you can to make it a better entity. The fact that we are able to and are in fact instilled with the right to question our elected leaders and call them to task for their mistakes is what makes this country a democracy and not a dictatorship. People need to remember that the president works for the people, not the other way around.<BR/>You are a true patriot.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211674678201251588.post-60112673234094775742008-07-10T12:35:00.000-07:002008-07-10T12:35:00.000-07:00God bless America - and this post.:)God bless America - and this post.<BR/>:)sybil lawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13629349319977383547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211674678201251588.post-17573127860954638902008-07-09T10:16:00.000-07:002008-07-09T10:16:00.000-07:00Bush's AIDS funding package to Africa - which is d...Bush's AIDS funding package to Africa - which is devastating multiple generations in the millions - has abstinence education included as part of the funding. Ridiculous. <BR/><BR/>An anti-gay marriage amendment? Write to your representatives in Congress TODAY. We love it when straight people speak up for us! <BR/><BR/>Don't want a dried up, nasty old wishy-washy NON-MAVERICK for a president? VOTE for Obama. <BR/><BR/>We're beyond the point where we can just say, "If you don't vote, you can't bitch." All of our voices need to be heard.Me. Here. Right now.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17340392061207298502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211674678201251588.post-9026521770599880652008-07-09T07:16:00.000-07:002008-07-09T07:16:00.000-07:00Wow, right on! I wish I could drive the 8 hours to...Wow, right on! I wish I could drive the 8 hours to Denver and watch Obama kick ass on his convention speech.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211674678201251588.post-58895624440191606152008-07-08T14:26:00.000-07:002008-07-08T14:26:00.000-07:00This is a really, really good post. You are so ar...This is a really, really good post. You are so articulate baout what you believe and why you believe it, and I admire and respect that about you!Korihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17523892197119604721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211674678201251588.post-24066247911453458882008-07-08T10:57:00.000-07:002008-07-08T10:57:00.000-07:00Amazing post, April. Absolutely wonderung and ins...Amazing post, April. Absolutely wonderung and inspiring.<BR/><BR/>I think one of the things that really upsets me the most about W (I mean, the list is long but this one just drives me crazy) is that during his reign, Republican and become synonomus Patriot. That is, in order to love America you have to be a member of the GOP. ARRRRGHHH. I hate that.<BR/><BR/>Because, like you, I LOVE this country. And I am a Democrat. I am a liberal. I don't like the two party system, but -- you're right, not going to change any time soon -- so for now, I'm a Democrat.<BR/><BR/>Great post, April!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211674678201251588.post-37133649152885936272008-07-08T10:51:00.000-07:002008-07-08T10:51:00.000-07:00April, I have no idea how I've missed your last fe...April, I have no idea how I've missed your last few posts. I'm sorry and I hope you know that YOU are not who I am ignoring.<BR/><BR/>This was a fabulous post. You should really give yourself some credit in the smart department. Because of you, I am going to go out and buy that book today. I might even start writing letters instead of getting frustrated in public discussion forums like Newsvine.<BR/><BR/>I am with you on every single one of the points you made. The reason I am a liberal is because liberals want the best for people, and conservatives want the best for themselves. I know that sounded offensive, but it's true. Not all conservatives, but the party as a whole. Bleeding heart is not a bad word in my vocabulary.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211674678201251588.post-59923264253302973622008-07-06T23:25:00.000-07:002008-07-06T23:25:00.000-07:00You hit the nail on the head here in every way.You hit the nail on the head here in every way.Shionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12492147249152256505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211674678201251588.post-83703756062398469632008-07-06T19:38:00.000-07:002008-07-06T19:38:00.000-07:00Beautiful post, April. Extremely patriotic and ri...Beautiful post, April. Extremely patriotic and right on target.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02362687820368214420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211674678201251588.post-58118251734469660612008-07-05T10:08:00.000-07:002008-07-05T10:08:00.000-07:00An absolutely breathtakingly patriotic post...I so...An absolutely breathtakingly patriotic post...I so wish that more people in this country had the passion of which you speak and so eloquently wrote...<BR/><BR/>ALl we need is for people to truly PAY ATTENTION. Get past the God thing which so pulls everything down, and really pay attention to what is happening here and how easily we can lose what we have.<BR/><BR/>Great writing from a great mind, April!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211674678201251588.post-41959707989957626082008-07-05T09:55:00.000-07:002008-07-05T09:55:00.000-07:00That was fabulous! This year my oldest child will ...That was fabulous! This year my oldest child will vote in her first presidential election. I've been watching her and how serious she is taking this process and it has made me more aware of what I'm doing or rather not doing. <BR/><BR/>We havc to affect the change we want to see...Tara R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02993625193184914299noreply@blogger.com