tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098032728450352522.post6169129480598401111..comments2024-03-28T00:48:11.858-07:00Comments on Linda Letters:: Politics of FearLinda Reederhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098032728450352522.post-24901543908547324612015-12-20T21:57:26.812-08:002015-12-20T21:57:26.812-08:00"The only thing we have to fear is fear itsel..."The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." <br />And also with you, Linda. (Peace. I'll add light and love.)outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098032728450352522.post-44353056866146316942015-12-18T18:26:18.391-08:002015-12-18T18:26:18.391-08:00I am a political junkie.... SighI am a political junkie.... SighRambling Woodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15080120317890707767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098032728450352522.post-77395773228671893682015-12-18T15:42:34.974-08:002015-12-18T15:42:34.974-08:00We live on top of a bomb storage area here, and ye...We live on top of a bomb storage area here, and years ago I can to terms with it. I'm not watching any more debates tho and remain a believer in peace.Magehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17333086721654817750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098032728450352522.post-44639462879203699762015-12-18T12:36:21.883-08:002015-12-18T12:36:21.883-08:00That rosebud in the snow is the perfect pictorial ...That rosebud in the snow is the perfect pictorial metaphor for your post. I have always known people of whom I could say "they live in a much smaller world." I attribute it to lack of opportunity. To make a political goal of shrinking our world seems plain wrong. Playing on those fears and insecurities by those who would be leaders--wrong and scary.<br />I applaud your post! Let's keep our heads up, our hearts open, and our feet walking in a forward direction.Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00692441479616299920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098032728450352522.post-63169474130775291822015-12-18T10:49:47.988-08:002015-12-18T10:49:47.988-08:00Wonderful post Linda and thanks for voicing what I...Wonderful post Linda and thanks for voicing what I have been thinking. I am tired of the media fanning the flames and I believe it is unthinking fear that is fueling those crippling attitudes. Per the CDC <br />there were on average 30,000 deaths a year in automobile accidents. The CDC lists 41,149 by suicide for 2014. Compare that to the CDC's figures that from 2004 to 2014, 303 Americans were killed in terrorist attacks. If there is a monster in the closet it's not Muslim and refugees. Pogo was right the enemy is us.Celiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14485118642482033233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098032728450352522.post-58065340703285655562015-12-18T10:30:54.852-08:002015-12-18T10:30:54.852-08:00Most of these debates are too structured or too si...Most of these debates are too structured or too simplistic. I would like a 30 minute interview with each candidate being asked the same questions and then showing them back to back. Questions coming from both their supporters and those who do not support them.Taborhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15257045780724471840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098032728450352522.post-30078134675001911302015-12-18T09:52:57.090-08:002015-12-18T09:52:57.090-08:00I didn't watch the debate. I was working a sh...I didn't watch the debate. I was working a shift at the homeless station. I want to be part of the solution, not wallow in despair.My fear is not of immigrants, refugees, Muslims, etc.; It's of the conservative radicals who foster the fear, intolerance, and hate. We fight that by living a good life, helping others, and fighting ignorance and misinformation when we see it.#1Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04214011945298439939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098032728450352522.post-14540539097413853452015-12-18T07:14:29.996-08:002015-12-18T07:14:29.996-08:00Well said. People have to take a deep breath and p...Well said. People have to take a deep breath and pause. We are not in great danger of terrorism. there are many more things than bombing to improve safety and security. Big money is controlling politics.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098032728450352522.post-29216686993618565662015-12-18T05:47:10.495-08:002015-12-18T05:47:10.495-08:00I didn't waste my time watching.
I think fea...I didn't waste my time watching. <br />I think fear is a natural response to threats. <br />All the campaigning so long before an election is stupid and a waste of money. But then why do we even bother to vote when the Electoral College will decide for us anyway. Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098032728450352522.post-72945503608590529642015-12-18T05:31:19.334-08:002015-12-18T05:31:19.334-08:00I never thought it would devolve to this level. I ...I never thought it would devolve to this level. I couldn't stand to watch the debates but instead watched the highlights the next day. That said, I rarely ever watch these debates for either party. But it sure has been enlightening. You captured the mood very well with this post, Linda. I'm always happy when you gift me with a political post, since we are right in tune with each other. :-)DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098032728450352522.post-41874284722728886242015-12-17T21:41:15.160-08:002015-12-17T21:41:15.160-08:00Oh my, I do agree. I told a young person today wh...Oh my, I do agree. I told a young person today when the country gets like this I read history, it reminds me we have seen other bad times as a country & survived. We will survive this. In 1968 I thought the world would fly into a million pieces but it did not. We must not allow fear to get the best of us. I do think a lot of Republicans are very frightened about the future of their party and they have reason to be concerned.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.com