Displaying 1,441 To 1,470 Of 18,974 Comments Republicans to Sue Obama For Not Being Republican Why John Boehner is really suing Barack Obama http://washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/wp/2014/06/25/why-john-boehner-is-really-suing-barack-obama/ Barack Obama’s Executive Orders http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/executive-orders/obama-subjects.html » Posted By Kalima On June 26, 2014 @ 7:31 pm Then instead of insulting others here after reading just a few posts, why don’t you write a post with your pov and give others a chance to read, agree or disagree with you? I can assure you that when they disagree they will be civil because that’s how we run The Planet for the last five years. If you think you can do better, then please show us. We also like to have opinions backed up with facts and not just a video, so links are very important. If I were you I would give it a go. You can find how to write a post in our FAQ, or the basics are also written here. https://planetpov.com/faq/terms-of-use/ For your information I’m European, don’t live in the U.S. and probably know more about that “real” world out there than you do. I hardly watch any tv, and never during the day. I will never swallow a news story until I’ve researched it from many different reliable sources so I can form my own opinion. » Posted By Kalima On June 29, 2014 @ 6:19 pm Which posts exactly are you referring too when you say, this? Nirek, I’m a recent arrival here and your little post is the first one that’s made a lot of sense to me. Thank you for that, cause I was already considering leaving because, and I haven’t really read all that many posts, but a couple of them, to me, were so far from reality that I was beginning to think I’d wandered into a cult headquarters. The members who write the posts here are neither misinformed nor cult members, and many of the posts are either tongue-in-cheek, or obvious parody, so to insult the work of other members here is not appreciated. Our members are some of the most informed people on the web, so please show them some respect. Thanks. » Posted By Kalima On June 29, 2014 @ 3:21 pm Hello NoMan. It’s a small world isn’t it? Miles apart and in different parts of the world as children we thought the same thing. I’m not a twin but my mother was, so who knows? 😉 If we could only channel this thinking to more children across this planet, maybe one day there could be peace. Take care. » Posted By Kalima On June 29, 2014 @ 2:55 pm Hello Nirek. When I said it to my grandmother, “fire power” to me meant twigs, nuts that had fallen off the trees in the forest opposite my home, and pillows because of all the pillow fights I had had with my cousins, all boys. I have always disliked guns or weapons that kill or maim both humans and animals. Will still cry like a baby when I see children and animals being abused. Some things never change thank goodness. Peace. » Posted By Kalima On June 29, 2014 @ 2:49 pm I was told that as a child I hated violence of any kind, and that once I could understand the ins and ours of wars, I suggested that the leaders of those countries who wanted armed combat, should be locked together in one large room, with all the fire power available to either talk it through, or fight it out amongst themselves. I still feel the same way and think the deaths of innocents and their labelling as “collateral damage” being two of the most disgraceful words being used in conflicts, believe that if this were the case, the war mongers wouldn’t commit to it because they are greedy cowards and profiteers. As always, thanks for the post, Nirek. Peace. » Posted By Kalima On June 28, 2014 @ 9:19 pm God, Mother Nature, Or The Higher Power. You certainly have seen things, and I too will stay in this shaky land for the sheer beauty of autumn here, the cherry blossom season, the speed at which things grow, and of course to take care of my furry and feathered friends, even if the radiation from Daiichi is in the groundwater and has been discovered here in Tokyo. This is my home now for better or worse, there is no other place to return to anymore, so I will make the best of it, and hope we survive whatever comes our way. Stay safe and happy. » Posted By Kalima On June 26, 2014 @ 10:14 pm Yes I did see that film and thought it was a wonderful fantasy. Turns out it was true. How about that? 😀 » Posted By Kalima On June 26, 2014 @ 9:46 pm I agree KT, we can never underestimate her or be foolish enough to say we have conquered her. All we have done is to afford ourselves better protection. Here it’s building stronger foundations that will withstand a direct 7.0 earthquake. Or building stronger and higher tsunami protection walls, but no one really knows until it actually happens, and the news that an expected huge earthquake will devastate the Kanto region, which is also Tokyo, is enough to make the heart pump faster each time we shake. The angry earth is what I’ve called her since I first came to Tokyo and experienced my first ever earthquake while having a bath. It’s a wonder I’m still around to talk about it because after it was over and my heart stopped pounding, I was thinking of packing my suitcase to move back to sanity. Then I remembered I was married. » Posted By Kalima On June 26, 2014 @ 9:43 pm I know KT, we had the disasters in 2011 to prove the “angry earth” theory, and experience her wrath almost every week. So as much as I love her, I respect her power even more. I posted this on MB over a week ago, and found it fascinating. Scientists find evidence of ‘oceans’ at Earth’s centre In a discovery that could explain why water covers so much of our planet’s surface, scientists find evidence of vast underground “oceans” trapped hundreds of miles beneath the Earth’s surface » Posted By Kalima On June 26, 2014 @ 9:13 pm Next to the Recent Comments where it’s always been, Murph. » Posted By Kalima On June 26, 2014 @ 7:00 pm Nirek, you have made me blush, but in a good way. 😳 Thank you for you kind words, they make me want to do better. Will be back with MB on Sunday. Peace to you and yours. » Posted By Kalima On June 26, 2014 @ 6:16 pm Thank you for this wonderful post, Nirek, it’s a subject close to my heart that I can relate to every day. A beautiful sunrise and sunset can make me cry. Forests and mountains feel like home. Animals inspire me with their innocence, and watching things grow fills me with awe. I live in a busy city but never really notice the light blocking from tall buildings. Instead I focus on the trees that three weeks ago had just a few leaves, and now stand majestic in the place they have owned for decades. Although we don’t see wild animals here, I do have the pleasure of feeding countless strays and an ever increasing number of sparrows who are no longer afraid of me, and fly to the ground together like a velvet, brown blanket when I put out their food. It starts off my morning so perfectly. My favourite time of the day is Dawn and Twilight, and don’t turn on the lights until it actually gets dark. Whoever designed this beautiful place called Earth, made it so breathtakingly beautiful that sometimes, for a few seconds or even minutes, it can take away the pain we all experience during our lives. They knew what they were doing and I thank them every day. Here are two poems by William Wordsworth who says it so much better than I ever could. —- William Wordsworth Calm is all nature as a resting wheel. —- I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud I wandered lonely as a cloud Continuous as the stars that shine The waves beside them danced; but they For oft, when on my couch I lie Thanks again, Nirek. Peace. » Posted By Kalima On June 26, 2014 @ 5:52 pm It’s been done this way since we started The Planet, Murph, even since you joined us. » Posted By Kalima On June 26, 2014 @ 3:55 pm That’s why we have the Recent Posts sidebar widget, Murph, all new posts are automatically added to the list. Click on it and it takes you straight to the post. As I said, there is a reason for everything here. » Posted By Kalima On June 26, 2014 @ 3:05 pm Murph, I explained how this worked on your post to welcome the new members. There is nothing inferior about having a post in Speaker’s Corner. In case you didn’t notice we have more than just the Front Page at The Planet, so I would consider it a favour if you let admin run the site the way we have run it for five years. There is a reason for everything. Thanks. » Posted By Kalima On June 26, 2014 @ 10:06 am Iraq And The Ghosts Of South Vietnam Thanks. It also gave me the perfect opportunity to explain why many countries in Europe that some deem to be “lazy”, cannot jump into armed conflicts because said country’s Constitution forbids it. » Posted By Kalima On June 24, 2014 @ 8:27 pm Murph, at the bottom of your post you talk about success with Japan and Germany and “rebuilding a nation’s armed forces”. Neither Germany nor Japan have had or now have a fighting army since the end of WW2, it was a condition implemented after their surrender and included in their Constitution, although Germany did deploy 4,000 troops to Bosnia in 1995. The first time in 55 years. Japan and Germany were forbidden from having any kind of standing army, though they were permitted to have forces for their own self defense, which now includes peacekeeping and non-combat support. The Conservative government here wants to change that since the dispute started with China about the Senkakus islands, but a vast majority of the people are against changing the Constitution. Thought I’d just mention it because I have often read here about “lazy Europe” and us not doing our share, and I’m not sure where the fingers are pointing, so at least I thought I would clear that up for those who might not know it. I’m also not very fond of the words “nation building” because eventually what made both countries survive from the ashes and become strong economies, was the hard work of the people and a strong desire to rebuild. Other European countries whose Constitution forbids them to fight in conflicts are, Austria, Switzerland, Sweden, Finland, and Ireland. If I misread your sentence, forgive me. Had a long and tiring day out, then must have come back not knowing my arse from my elbow. 😉 » Posted By Kalima On June 23, 2014 @ 11:39 pm “I Get Bergdahl- Been There.” Words From A Young Iraq/Afghan Vet Oh, ok Murph, although this is the first time I’ve heard “Not my kind of music” about a classic song that went worldwide, and touched so many hearts regardless of race or religion.You don’t have to like the music to understand the words, they are as universal as Marvin Gaye himself. » Posted By Kalima On June 22, 2014 @ 4:25 pm Heart wrenching Murph. There must be so many out there in our world who feel this way that we will never know about. As Marvin Gaye says in this beautiful and timeless song, “War is not the answer” and it never will be again. My heart goes out to all of those who came back broken, feeling helpless and fragile, with hope that time will heal, but knowing that for so many, it never does. From an album I still treasure. As true today as it was then. Marvin Gaye “What’s Going On – What’s Happening Brother”
» Posted By Kalima On June 21, 2014 @ 5:11 pm Obama 41% Approval Rating Proof Of The Public’s Lack Of Basic Current Events Knowledge Hello Murph. Maybe you could persuade your “gentle friend” to answer the question that I asked twice on this post, and was based on their strong pov here on The Planet? It’s only courteous after all. By refusing to answer, my question answers itself. The world’s economy was flatlining, and yet the most important thing was for Obama to arrest Bush for treason from day one? The Planet is not a site where broad sweeping statements and scalding criticism, (most of which is basically false or misinformed and has already been thoroughly debunked by choicelady about a week or so ago) will not remain unchallenged, especially if we don’t even try to explain our opinions or answer questions concerning them. » Posted By Kalima On June 20, 2014 @ 7:19 pm It is a miracle, GreenChica. What I remember quite clearly is that President Obama said that he wanted to try to bring change to America, and that he couldn’t do it alone. He pointed at the crowd and said he needed the help of the American people who voted for him, you could do it together. Where is everybody? Then the next year some decided they felt betrayed and didn’t vote in 2010, and thanks to them the Repubs got a foothold, so the ones still complaining must obviously have no financial problems because they know where their next meal is coming from, and have adequate healthcare so are not afraid to become sick, so why care if the Teapublicans continue to try to drag down and are bent on dividing the country. I’m tired of reading how he let people down. It’s those people who didn’t vote in 2010 to prove some non existent point who let him and the millions of sane and caring Americans down. As it say in the header of a link I posted down the page “Please Cut the Crap”. » Posted By Kalima On June 20, 2014 @ 2:35 am Hi Fergie . When you run out of a Reply button, you can borrow the one above, and when it begins looking like a jigsaw puzzle, you can go to the top of the thread to continue. Thank you but I just write from a place of truth, and thankfully can see the whole picture because when I see blatant untruths, I will say so. Thankfully I also don’t live in a self consuming bubble, genuinely care about other people on this planet, and hold a world view, not a just a narrow country view. It’s always good to find you here too. 😉 » Posted By Kalima On June 20, 2014 @ 1:21 am Hello Fergie. Everyone with a conscience wants to see the Bush admin held responsible, but few are so selfish that they would be willing to sacrifice a chance of change brought by a man who has already made significant changes to American lives. It is something you might expect and does happen in a dictatorship, a Communist country or a self imposed kingdom, but not in a democracy. As the Emoprog saying goes, “I didn’t get my pony, so I don’t like you anymore and will now show you how pissed off I am by not voting at all. So take that, and to hell with the rest of the population. I come first”. » Posted By Kalima On June 20, 2014 @ 12:09 am The illegal invasion of a sovereign country resulting in over 100,000 deaths of innocent people violates international law and comes under War Crimes which is then drafted by the UN, the arrest warrant, then prosecuted by the ICC in The Hague. America is part of the UN. I wrote about the consequences the President and the American people would have faced had he been able to do that. You didn’t answer my question about what you would have liked sacrificed from all his accomplishments to help ordinary Americans so far to have Bush arrested. Btw, not many Dems in Congress and certainly no Republicans would have voted for the spectacle of a new president arresting the former and charging him with treason, and not a decision made by a leader alone. There was nothing at all simple about it. This was a crime against the whole world, not just against the U.S. Here is a longer list. http://pleasecutthecrap.com/obama-accomplishments/ » Posted By Kalima On June 19, 2014 @ 10:22 pm The job of arresting and prosecuting of the Bush cartel for war crimes would have fallen under the jurisdiction of the UN and the ICC, not your president. Had your president pursued it, there would have been no ACA, no repealing of DADT, or any of the other laws and bills he has signed in the last 6 years. There are over 350 million Americans, and whether they like him or not, he is their president too. An arrest of Bush and a trial in a foreign country would have meant that he would not have gotten anything done to help the American people lead better lives. Would that have been preferable? No healthcare for over 40 million Americans? Somewhere in our archives there is an article by AdLib, listing the President’s achievements to that day, maybe you might like to look for it here or even Google it to refresh your memory? No leader in the free world in recent history has ever started their first term in office by demanding the prosecution of a former leader. I found the link to AdLib’s post from 2011, so this list has now grown considerably. https://planetpov.com/2011/02/13/a-short-list-of-pres-obamas-accomplishments/ My question to you as I see you pull your President over hot coals here almost every day, is: How many of these accomplishments, and the laws that followed, would you be willing to sacrifice for the rest of America who have benefited from them, to have had Bush put on trial that would also inevitably have tainted the memory of President Obama’s presidency from day one? » Posted By Kalima On June 19, 2014 @ 9:43 pm Mini Music Thread – Happy Father’s Day! Rest in peace my wonderful Welshman, and thank you for everything. Joe Cocker – You Are So Beautiful (LIVE in Berlin) HD https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zSkK65hQIp8 » Posted By Kalima On June 15, 2014 @ 8:57 pm Understanding How the Military Works Thank you, Nirek. Can’t say we didn’t try. » Posted By Kalima On June 18, 2014 @ 8:18 pm Thanks Murph. We prefer to do this in private but it’s not always possible when someone doesn’t take the hint. Having to repeat ourselves over and over again, is very tiresome. Especially for me in a different time zone. Still, we do like to strive for a peaceful Planet. » Posted By Kalima On June 18, 2014 @ 8:17 pm JumpingJackFlash says: —- The word “liberal” is a state of mind and your conscience, and not just a political party that you can accuse of being false. A mind can be changed but a social conscience cannot. Therefore I’m sorry to say that I very much doubt that you ever were one. My sincere apologies to Nirek for turning his fine article into a totally unnecessary “learning?” forum. It’s just a simple matter of reading our Terms of Use found under FAQ at the top of the page under the PlanetPOV logo. Which is the advice both AdLib and I gave this member at least six times. Hopefully, it won’t happen again. » Posted By Kalima On June 18, 2014 @ 1:30 amComments Posted By Kalima
The kine are couched upon the dewy grass;
The horse alone, seen dimly as I pass,
Is cropping audibly his later meal:
Dark is the ground; a slumber seems to steal
O’er vale, and mountain, and the starless sky.
Now, in this blank of things, a harmony,
Home-felt, and home-created, comes to heal
That grief for which the senses still supply
Fresh food; for only then, when memory
Is hushed, am I at rest. My Friends! restrain
Those busy cares that would allay my pain;
Oh! leave me to myself, nor let me feel
The officious touch that makes me droop again.
BY WILLIAM WORDSWORTH
That floats on high o’er vales and hills,
When all at once I saw a crowd,
A host, of golden daffodils;
Beside the lake, beneath the trees,
Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.
And twinkle on the milky way,
They stretched in never-ending line
Along the margin of a bay:
Ten thousand saw I at a glance,
Tossing their heads in sprightly dance.
Out-did the sparkling waves in glee:
A poet could not but be gay,
In such a jocund company:
I gazed—and gazed—but little thought
What wealth the show to me had brought:
In vacant or in pensive mood,
They flash upon that inward eye
Which is the bliss of solitude;
And then my heart with pleasure fills,
And dances with the daffodils.
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@Kalima, are you looking for a place to post where there’s no dissention or different views? I used to be a liberal, even voted for Clinton twice, but I saw the light! Liberalism is a false promise and Conservatism (not the Republican party) is the real deal.
I’ve answered your first question at least three times when you asked it before.
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