Comments on: The Lemonade Stand: “I did a bad, bad thing.”

By: admin

admin — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:44:13 +0000

bluzdude,
I agree that Wilson needs to properly apologize for not being proper. His disrespect was appalling.

Glad you liked the blog, and I do hope you will visit again. We do attempt to have a
civility in discourse.

By: bluzdude

bluzdude — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:47:44 +0000

In going back to one of the earlier quotes about Wilson being “right”, I hear that as a common defense. Unfortunately, “rightness” was never the issue… it’s heckling the President on the floor of Congress. It’s just unheard of in the modern era. That’s what Wilson should be apologizing for.

I like your blog, by the way. Seems a good place for civil discourse.

By: admin

admin — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:16:40 +0000

Harrison,
Read, why don’t you? This is an opinion blog, not a news source. I will not put links up because anyone with a modicum of sense can do that. Many people read the Internet for news and they read proper news sources.

It is not good sense to constantly put links on a blog. One does a disservice to viewers because you cannot guarantee there are no bugs or malware in some links. Each blogger should do their best to provide as much safety in that regard as possible. It is called Responsibility.

Regarding this post: Google James Clyburn or any of the other tags associated with the post. Try it. It’s easy, as you know.

By: Harrison

Harrison — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:41:45 +0000

If you are going to call someone a racist because of some organization you say he is a member you should provide proof… that would be a link, etc.

By: admin

admin — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:07:46 +0000

Harrison,
Rather than do posts which are strictly links,
I will quote from sources and hope that those who are of a mind to read more, will do so on their own.

Suffice it to say that the comment by Wilson was racially incendiary and had malevolent intent.

By: Harrison

Harrison — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 02:48:33 +0000

Any links for those?

And “liar” itself is not a racist comment I see you agree.

By: admin

admin — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:00:17 +0000

Windroot,
We seem to have taken steps backward, rather than forward. I do not fault Obama. I fault those who harbor hate and prompote injustice.

This truly is “The Revenge of the Boors.” Thanks for your insightful comments.

By: admin

admin — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:57:32 +0000

Harrison,
Wison’s bad behavior showed a total lack of civility. Consequently, those who did not know much about him began to dig. Rep. James Clyburn, D-S.C., and the hightest ranking black lawmker in Congress, said he “is bothered by Mr. Wison’s membership in some groups that call into question his feelings about his whole notion of white supremacy ans his defense of the Confederate flag flying above the Columbia, S.C. Statehouse. He further said that Wilson made ‘nasty comments’ about the black woman who turned out to be Strom Thurman’s daughter.

There is much more to this guy Wilson, so if you are of a mind to do so, you can read it for yourself. Actions speak louder than words and Wilson’s actions gave us insight into his racist beliefs.

By: admin

admin — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:42:04 +0000

Thesesa,
I believe that this involves the ‘absolute power corrupts’ issue. Money, to many people, seems to conote to the right to behave badly. No class.

By: admin

admin — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:39:33 +0000

Tina T,
Excellent thoughts.The art of listening as a means of communications has been lost.

By: Windroot

Windroot — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 01:30:12 +0000

I just finished a comment on another blog that referenced “The Age of Stupid.” Perhaps we could call these recent outbursts “The Revenge of the Boors.” Truth be told, this sort of stuff has a long history, hence the Latin phrase “O tempora, o mores” or “Oh, the times, the ways.” We aren’t that much worse today, but we sure as Hell aren’t a whole lot better, either.

By: Harrison

Harrison — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:35:10 +0000

Since when is “liar” a racist comment?

By: Theresa

Theresa — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 23:37:35 +0000

Great post Cher. One thing about the whole Serena Williams incident which really bothers me is that people compare her tirade to the shouting antics of John McEnroe. YES they both shouted at officials but the big difference is John McEnroe NEVER threatened someone. Part of the problem (IMHO) is that these people are treated like royalty, people begging to do things for them just so they can be in their presence and then get this idea that they can somehow do anything they want. Obviously they believe that money buys them the power to act any way they want.

By: Tina T

Tina T — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:21:59 +0000

I think that as a society we place too big an emphasis on expressing ourselves. People spew the most intimate details of their lives on talk shows, participate in reality shows that blur the line between public and private lives, and I don’t even know where to begin addressing all the crazy things that are shared on the internet.

We need to remember that knowing when to stay quiet is often a much harder skill to master than communicating.

By: admin

admin — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:54:38 +0000

Politicus,
I agree that Wison and/or his contributors are racisits. They could but together a rap group and call themselves The White Boyz, Nah, no rhythm.

The President called Kanye a jackass. I like that.

By: Politicus

Politicus — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:37:22 +0000

It certainly does appear that either Wilson, or his contributors, or both are racist.

As far as Kanye is concerned, who cares about that rap-crapper anyway? Wonder what it is with the seemingly ever-present rapper trouble…

If Joe Wilson was qualified, he might want to try his hand at rap – right after he is voted out of office, of course.

By: admin

admin — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:04:54 +0000

Bring Back Pluto,
You guys just make my day! You are so right. Sometimes “sorry” is not enough. Making amends should be what it’s all about. Check out the video if you get a chance. You may like it!

By: admin

admin — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:58:27 +0000

Drama Queen,
We have seen consequences of bad behavior, though, and it has usually been through self-destruction. BadGal says on her blog today that this is a cry for help from Kanye. I respect her opinion, so she may be right. Some people have to hit bottom before they can see the light. It does show, however, that our principles and morals are dwindling. Very sad.

By: admin

admin — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:52:23 +0000

Hans,
Unfortunately much of what you may see is media-driven and perhaps not always fact-checked. Not all of America is so emotonal or aggressive. There are millions of kind-hearted intellectuals who love this country. It is certainly not “repressive.” That is why you are able to see the goofy tea parties set up by fringe lunatics. It is allowed even though it shows dissent. We fought for that as well.

By: Bring Back Pluto

Bring Back Pluto — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:51:44 +0000

Loved this post Cher! Love the way you tie in the lemonade. Clever and dead on!!

And sometimes sorry isn’t even enough! But at least say you’re sorry!!!