tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14143160.post4825053799583975437..comments2023-08-23T03:26:07.025-06:00Comments on Jenn's Counted Threads: Getting it off my chestJennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01083163667786218206noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14143160.post-14666966370313838192008-10-08T11:24:00.000-05:002008-10-08T11:24:00.000-05:00(((Jenny))) Like Melissa, I disagree with you on m...(((Jenny))) Like Melissa, I disagree with you on most of the political issues, but I feel that there's never a reason for personal attacks or nastiness. I love and respect you as a friend, and who you vote for, and your reasons for it, won't change that! Whenever I've posted to one of those threads I re-type my response ten times or more (or sometimes delete it entirely) because the last thing I'd want to do is hurt someone I care about. I have found even in my marriage, though, that it can be really hard to be calm and rational about politics. We've resorted to avoiding it entirely because I get too worked up on the issue. I hope you'll still be posting in the stitching/crafting threads of course, but if you need some time away I'll still check in here!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14143160.post-28753594962000409562008-10-08T08:01:00.000-05:002008-10-08T08:01:00.000-05:00I completely missed any and all of that. I learne...I completely missed any and all of that. I learned awhile back that for my own sanity I stay away from anything on the boards that are not stitching related. I think a lot of that was why I've been laying low for so long. I just couldn't deal with all that kind of foolishness anymore. You have my sympathies.Autumnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17109886403670357674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14143160.post-3170329728178867862008-10-07T14:41:00.000-05:002008-10-07T14:41:00.000-05:00I'm in agreement with all of you - the Democrats o...I'm in agreement with all of you - the Democrats on that board are out of control. As soon as a conservative opinion is posted, they shut the thread down. <BR/><BR/>Freedom of speech only goes as far as their opinions - it's very upsetting to me that Democrats can be like that. <BR/><BR/>The email from the admin really made me mad, I want to respond; but I'm sure it won't make a bit of difference.<BR/><BR/>They can all have their liberal board now; they won't get any dissenting opinions; they are not allowed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14143160.post-43005369764353849432008-10-07T13:14:00.000-05:002008-10-07T13:14:00.000-05:00Hello, Jenn. I'm a boob and must live in a stitch...Hello, Jenn. I'm a boob and must live in a stitchy cave.....what's the Wagon?Conihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04019863597169674976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14143160.post-50513389140939639762008-10-07T10:28:00.000-05:002008-10-07T10:28:00.000-05:00I think you've defended my position as well, with ...I think you've defended my position as well, with better words and more courage than I would have. I generally just don't post (or at this point, even read) the political threads because I know I'm in the minority and being a conflict-avoidance type it really grieves me to see everyone at each other's throats.<BR/><BR/>But at least in less than a month, the election will be over.Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04263389204153372621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14143160.post-80159307706616527062008-10-07T06:55:00.000-05:002008-10-07T06:55:00.000-05:00Jenny, you know (I hope!) how much I value your fr...Jenny, you know (I hope!) how much I value your friendship, and not just virtual. You are one of my favorite people to get together with in real life, and I feel happy to count you among my friends. I can't wait to GTG next year when you have purchased your new and exciting house.<BR/><BR/>I can say the same for just about everyone who has already posted here in your comments, like Cathy, and Susan, and Eva and Annette, and I forget who else posted. LOL Our politics might be 100% opposed, but I like you all as people. I know and care about your families, your jobs, your health, your stitching. That's part of the reason I have really tried to lay low in some of those threads - because although I disagree with everyone's politics, I like you all as people. And I hate for people's feelings to be hurt.<BR/><BR/>I hate that how we all feel about each other gets lost in the shouting. I hope that you all don't feel that all Democrats are slimy and I'm a little worried after reading some of the comments here...<BR/><BR/>But anyway. Take the time you need, but please don't you all disappear. I like ALL of you (just not your candidate).<BR/><BR/>Love, MelissaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14143160.post-30356682531886905952008-10-07T06:37:00.000-05:002008-10-07T06:37:00.000-05:00Jenny, It was me who made the smart alek joke abou...Jenny, It was me who made the smart alek joke about the rhythm method. I am sorry about that. I didn't realize how insensitive it would come across in the forum. I didn't mean to hurt anyone's feelings. I apologize. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions and judgments, I guess I didn't think anyone would take it seriously.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14143160.post-87396715147860704992008-10-07T00:31:00.000-05:002008-10-07T00:31:00.000-05:00There is nothing that we can say, no evidence we c...There is nothing that we can say, no evidence we can provide and no position we can take that will change the mindset of those ready to throw their country away in November. I will not visit the board again this year, and maybe longer after what I've read on the political threads. The email we all received sealed that. I leave the board to be run as the owner sees fit, it just doesn't fit me any longer.<BR/><BR/>Being Conservative isn't a crime. Holding true to the Constitution and the beliefs that founded this Nation isn't unpatriotic.Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00894513996852045761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14143160.post-55311374000307546382008-10-06T21:05:00.000-05:002008-10-06T21:05:00.000-05:00I have to admit that I haven't been involved in an...I have to admit that I haven't been involved in any of the political discussions on the board - and for that matter haven't even read them. I'm pretty passionate on my personal politics and I value and respect my friends who may disagree with me too much to get involved with political battles that just alienate people that I care about.<BR/><BR/>However, I was very turned off by the dictatorial mass e-mail sent to all board members. I've disagreed with many administrative decisions made in the past and this latest e-mail totally turned me off of the board all together - at least for now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14143160.post-63333133897049372552008-10-06T19:22:00.000-05:002008-10-06T19:22:00.000-05:00{{{Jenny}}} - I absolutely agree with everything y...{{{Jenny}}} - I absolutely agree with everything you have said.<BR/><BR/>Freedom of speech is alive and well, as long as you're a Democrat.<BR/><BR/>I have avoided posting to the political threads since the comment was made about the mothers of special needs children (by someone who considers themself an "expert" because their sibling is autistic.) More than being angry, I was profoundly disappointed. <BR/><BR/>Apparently, it's okay to disparage mothers of special needs children, or Roman Catholics, but heaven help us if we say anything against any other "protected" (perceived or otherwise) group.<BR/><BR/>I have avoided discussing it, either on the board, or in my own blog, because I'm going to Celebration of Needlework this weekend, and I don't want to ruin my experience of that weekend, but after that, I'm inclined to agree with you - I should just stay away. It's pretty clear which way the wind blows...<BR/><BR/>People seem to thing that once the election (or inauguration) is out of the way, we can go back to being the way we were; not considering that their comments have lost them friendships which will never be fixed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14143160.post-70300331993831584062008-10-06T18:01:00.000-05:002008-10-06T18:01:00.000-05:00From one practicing Roman Catholic to another, I m...From one practicing Roman Catholic to another, I must tell you that you stated what I have been thinking very well. <BR/><BR/>Hugs to you, and hang in there. The election will be over someday, although it seems like the campaign has been going on forever.<BR/><BR/>EvaEvahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04850239593037786644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14143160.post-14271793779984041362008-10-06T17:37:00.000-05:002008-10-06T17:37:00.000-05:00Jenn,I have to agree with you, though this bias is...Jenn,<BR/><BR/>I have to agree with you, though this bias is not just on boards, it is throughout the entire media in the US. I find it very sad myself. <BR/><BR/><BR/>Missy/RavenRaven/Missyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15502412577584236318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14143160.post-89647817542844021562008-10-06T15:44:00.000-05:002008-10-06T15:44:00.000-05:00Oh, don't get me started on this election and the ...Oh, don't get me started on this election and the media bias that has been so blatant since day one. I'm over this election, and ready to vote. I made one comment on the debate thread, and since that went downhill, I refuse to even open any threads discussing politics. It just isn't worth it to me. Nothing I say will change their minds, nor them mine. <BR/><BR/>I just pray that all of us that have felt this media bias, and that haven't been able to voice our opinions as loudly as others, get to the polls and VOTE in November!Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02905184877683143958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14143160.post-23126690861326065832008-10-06T14:59:00.000-05:002008-10-06T14:59:00.000-05:00Right there with you, Jenny. But you know that al...Right there with you, Jenny. But you know that already. ;)<BR/><BR/>Those kind of people are all about free speech and choice as long as you are saying what they want to hear and making the choices they would make themselves. If not, you're an undereducated, fundamentalist idiot.<BR/><BR/>....and they consider themselves the party of peace, acceptance and equality.<BR/><BR/>OTOH, they will willingly vote an vile man with known terrorist ties and other subversive connections into office.<BR/><BR/>....and we're the uneducated ones.... go figure.<BR/><BR/>Anyway - it's her board, her rules, her ego - what are you going to do? Walk away like so many already have. I guess I'm a slow learner or have more faith in humanity than I should.<BR/><BR/>Hang tough - the election part of it will be over soon enough and there will be plenty more battles to fight regardless of who wins.<BR/><BR/>CathyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com