Displaying 10,171 To 10,200 Of 10,917 Comments OK, I’m about to lower the tone of this really good discussion, but I feel like being honest. I hate the people who hang effigies. I hate people who are racists and who write those signs. I hate hate. That is a contradiction, I know, but it is how I feel, and I admit I must work on this. But seriously, over the past eight years, there are deep wells of hatred in me that I never knew existed. At first, I merely disliked Bush/Cheney intensely. But I have grown to hate them and the smug way they destroyed this country, with the help of C Street and their ilk. I hate the hypocrisy of the religious Right. And I hate the people who practice that hypocrisy. And I hate most Republicans for their self-righteous bootstraps greedy ideology. So I guess I have some work to do. I am reminded of Ram Dass, who, after Bush was re-elected, put a photo of him on his prayer altar. He said that unless he could really pray for even Bush, he felt he hadn’t done his spiritual work. Well, I’ll never get to that level, but I realize that stories like this only incite me, and that makes me more like them than I care to be. » Posted By Chernynkaya On January 4, 2010 @ 7:47 pm 100 years of a national park done right Hiya, babe! » Posted By Chernynkaya On January 4, 2010 @ 6:45 pm Awesome pic, Pepe. That’s what I’m talkin’ about! » Posted By Chernynkaya On January 3, 2010 @ 5:29 pm I love the hoary marmot.Who wouldn’t? http://www.hatcherpasslodge.com/graphics/hoary_marmot.jpg » Posted By Chernynkaya On January 3, 2010 @ 12:26 pm Pepe, you touched on a subject dear to me. I too love, and am so grateful for, our national treasures! When I was 20, a girlfriend ad I went on a camping trip in her little Mazda and two sleeping bags. That’s all we needed. What a trip! We went whitewater rafting down the Colorado River, saw Mesa Verde, the petrified forest, the Grand Canyon (another Disneyland), Crater Lake in Oregon (where I saw my first snowfall– In August!), and went to an inter-tribunal festival in Gallup, NM. As a young married, we had a VW van and we went all the way up to Canada– Sequoia and Kings Canyon, Crater Lake, the coastal redwoods in northern CA (magnificent!!!!) Olympic National Forest. Bryce and Zion. They are all exquisite. And when our son was born, we went back every year. But never again to Yosemite. It’s a zoo. And I have mixed feelings about the people and activities in those parks. I want everyone to experience them, but they are simply not for everyone. I don’t even mind the RV’s so much– it’s the motor scooters and the motorcycles and the ATV’s that I think should be banned! Too noisy and they should never be allowed off-road. And for God’s sake– people need to check their iPods and TV’s at the gate!Why do they bother even going? When our son was young, we used to love the various walks and lectures the Rangers used to provide– and the slide shows at night in the lodges around the giant fires. My roughing it days are over, but I still love those fantastic old WPA Lodges. » Posted By Chernynkaya On January 3, 2010 @ 12:20 pm Guns, Knives, Hammers and Bricks* Duh!Thanks!!I guess we should also have the right to unreasonable searches and sizzles too though…;~) » Posted By Chernynkaya On January 3, 2010 @ 3:51 pm I read the book and enjoyed it. The way that family was murdered really was “cold-blooded. That expression fits, doesn’t it? If “hot blooded” connotes passion and a lot of emotion, cold means robotic and passionless– even worse! Inhuman and inhumane. It is what I imagine to be evil.The person who did that to Emerald’s friend’s mom was inhuman. » Posted By Chernynkaya On January 3, 2010 @ 2:05 pm I am often worried about the fact that I have a gun which could not only be stolen and then used to perpetrate another crime, but used against me. The second scenario– knowing myself–is unlikely, (and that’s what they all say!) but the first is cause for great concern. That’s why the gun is in a place not casual burglar would find. As for people coming together– that’s true, but those are not the ones to worry about, right? There will always be those others or even regular people who react badly to stress.Those are the one’s I fear. When society breaks down– as it might in a catastrophic earthquake– who knows? Hey, what makes me think I would even survive the earthquake? reminds me of another Movie Quote, from Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid: Swim?! The fall will probably kill ya! » Posted By Chernynkaya On January 3, 2010 @ 1:16 pm As long as the 4th amendment is misinterpreted to mean that it is our constitutional right to keep and bear arms, the topic is actually moot.And while I tend to agree with you about banning ownership to anyone who was legally deemed to have acted in anger– isn’t it already illegal for a convicted felon to own a gun? » Posted By Chernynkaya On January 3, 2010 @ 1:09 pm Abby, this is a great blog. I want to tell you about my evolution in my thoughts about gun ownership. Used to be, I was opposed to owning guns. It may have been slightly nuanced, but not very much. Basically, I didn’t think much about it for myself– I was just generally opposed, and every Columbine-type incident confirmed that belief. Then came Hurricane Katrina. I don’t live in New Orleans, but saw the aftermath on TV. And then I wanted a gun. Living in Los Angeles, I am aware of natural disasters– like earthquakes–although we have been pretty lucky here in that there was no breakdown of society that a huge disaster can produce. When I saw how people in N.O. were on their own, with no police protection, and fending for themselves, I saw the wisdom of owning a gun. We have been told repeatedly that “The Big One” (earthquake)is coming. I have prepared supplies and done what I can to be ready. And then I realized it wouldn’t matter how much food and water I had squirreled away if some assholes can come and take it from me. I got a gun. I learned how to use it. I hope I never need it, but to me, it makes as much sense as putting aside any other supplies for an emergency. » Posted By Chernynkaya On January 3, 2010 @ 11:18 am About six months ago, I lost a friend to suicide–she shot herself. Naturally, I was shocked and terribly upset that she killed herself, but also shocked that she used a gun, since I thought I’d heard that women seldom used guns for suicide. I did a little research into suicide. I found that before the 1900’s, most people who committed suicide in the US did so with gas, and the suicide rate dropped markedly once homes were wired with electricity. Researchers concluded that in suicide, people will use whatever is the easiest, as it– like the domestic violence you cited–it usually done without forethought. The fact that gas was no longer available in the home made the rate drop. And it remained lower until guns became more easily available. More people now commit suicide and do it with guns. Would someone determined to kill themselves find a way? Sure. But it might take longer and in the meantime they might get help. » Posted By Chernynkaya On January 3, 2010 @ 10:21 am Vote Now for PlanetPOV’s Top Posts of 2009! Love that last image and the slogan– Good to the Last Post. » Posted By Chernynkaya On January 6, 2010 @ 7:04 pm OK, I’ll play a slightly dissident voice. I came here originally because it was an anti-HufFox site. I stayed because it’s a great site. But the thing that prompted me to come was that this place was whispered to be the antidote to Huff. » Posted By Chernynkaya On January 6, 2010 @ 5:03 pm I remember watching that! My mom used to sing that to me. » Posted By Chernynkaya On January 6, 2010 @ 4:42 pm AdLib, I’ll volunteer for whatever you need. » Posted By Chernynkaya On January 6, 2010 @ 2:04 pm Awesome– and for my lamest comment yet– I love it!!!! » Posted By Chernynkaya On January 4, 2010 @ 7:57 pm Thanks, Em– ignorance IS bliss ;~)) » Posted By Chernynkaya On January 4, 2010 @ 7:32 pm Woo Hoo!! » Posted By Chernynkaya On January 4, 2010 @ 7:31 pm Oh, so if I like a post, I click however many stars I want? DUH. I never actually paid attention– but I will now. » Posted By Chernynkaya On January 4, 2010 @ 7:05 pm AdLib, still being a sort of newbie, I have a couple of questions: In the second column from the right is a heading called “Popular Posts.” Those posts have more votes than the ones listed above. What is the difference? So aren’t they already voted on? My second (or is this my third?) (Oops– that’s the fourth!) question is, where and how do the votes in the Popular Posts get voted on? Is it by replies per post, or is there a voting mechanism? Thanks! » Posted By Chernynkaya On January 4, 2010 @ 6:52 pm Oh, I see what you mean now. I hadn’t thought of that! » Posted By Chernynkaya On January 3, 2010 @ 5:52 pm Scher, you are wise beyond your years, grasshopper. :~) I had to learn the hard way. But you know, NPR has changed over the Bush years. Actually, I noticed the change in their tone soon after 9-11. Mara Liasson, and Juan Williams have been on Fox for years now. In fact, I recently read this on Politico: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1109/29892.html But the other sources you mentioned are very fair, IMHO. And another thing– It’s so good to see you! » Posted By Chernynkaya On January 3, 2010 @ 5:23 pm I saw it today–UGH. But I don’t know if I would discredit HP on that one, because they are using it to show how ugly the Right is, no? » Posted By Chernynkaya On January 3, 2010 @ 5:17 pm No worries, Emerald. That C Street article sounds fascinating–can’t wait! » Posted By Chernynkaya On January 3, 2010 @ 5:15 pm Oh, there you are dear Nellie! Happy New Year! No rush, but I do think it is a really important project. A few days until we start isn’t going to make it or break it though. :~) » Posted By Chernynkaya On January 3, 2010 @ 4:34 pm LOL!! It wasn’t me and I don’t know who, but it IS great. » Posted By Chernynkaya On January 3, 2010 @ 4:31 pm Yes, AdLib– thanks for reminding everyone, as Nellie said she was awaiting until after the new year to organize it– she wanted to think about how best to do it I believe. I have no plan, but have started saving HP negative Obama blogs. No organization or plan, as I’m waiting for Nellie and others to define it, but at least it’s a start. » Posted By Chernynkaya On January 3, 2010 @ 4:17 pm Jan, I also want to add that I too was thrilled to see the work done by cabinet members and appointees. As I wrote, the EPA is doing a great job, as are other Federal departments in cleaning up the toxic waste that was BushCo. And the work the Obama administration is doing on nuclear disarmament and in Sudan is worthy of praise as well– but you’d never know from HP. » Posted By Chernynkaya On January 3, 2010 @ 4:08 pm Hi jan4insight– so glad you are here! And glad you plan on staying, posting and by all means–writing! I too can’t go back to what you so cleverly called HuffFoxington. It is really Fox-like now, and the trolls have taken over the asylum. I have started a 2010 daily search of HP’s Obama negative stories, but don’t get me wrong– there is nothing wrong with reasonable criticism! I just find they are as ridiculous as any right-wing blog. Anyway, at some point I want to use those stories to see if I have a case –a valid case– against HP as a mole for the right. » Posted By Chernynkaya On January 3, 2010 @ 3:59 pm I appreciate that C’lady! Your reply about FDR made me realize how much I would love someone to write about FDR and how he enacted the legislation we are longing for again. I had no idea how long it took to develop the WPA! Could I entice you? Cajole you? Hell, can I just request that you write about that? You are a very good writer, and it needn’t be exhaustive– just maybe a bit more about FDR and his difficulties. It would give us a greater boost than this research, I promise you. If you don’t want to or don’t have the time, I will grudgingly understand. :~)) » Posted By Chernynkaya On January 3, 2010 @ 1:27 pmComments Posted By Chernynkaya
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