tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post6211389694983142870..comments2024-03-24T00:01:00.698-05:00Comments on The New Sixty: I HAVE A PLAN--ALMOSTArkansas Pattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-80456636530906664772016-11-27T20:36:38.153-06:002016-11-27T20:36:38.153-06:00Thank you so much for this post, Patti. I can alwa...Thank you so much for this post, Patti. I can always count on you. The comments you got were also fabulous. We were in South Korea when the results came in and our whole bus was devastated. There might have been somebody who voted for Trump, but they sure wouldn't have let the rest of us know. Even our S. Korean tour guide was concerned. It makes me ill just to see Trump on TV. I discovered the other day that a zumba friend voted for Trump and was happy he won. I have to tell you, sorry to say, it now colors what I think of her. It didn't make any difference since Hawaii is a blue state, but gosh... I need to rise above this and be able to smile too.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461569436322815787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-57131713048219443902016-11-24T08:08:54.704-06:002016-11-24T08:08:54.704-06:00I have to go back quite a few years to the last pr...I have to go back quite a few years to the last president I voted for and actually liked. This election was the most vile, hateful, mean-spirited and downright disgusting election cycle I have ever seen in my life. Coloring Outside the Lineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15289093479063221765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-56159226399980216242016-11-21T13:18:22.684-06:002016-11-21T13:18:22.684-06:00I am terrified by the young people marching and ch...I am terrified by the young people marching and chanting because they didn't like the outcome. These are scary times indeed.joehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08520161706680568508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-39226773941530290452016-11-17T09:04:41.371-06:002016-11-17T09:04:41.371-06:00baili,
Thank you so much for stopping by and comme...baili,<br />Thank you so much for stopping by and commenting. Though they are not my words, I do try to live by them. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-69473547902380566632016-11-17T09:01:42.583-06:002016-11-17T09:01:42.583-06:00Brig,
We are on different sides of the fence polit...Brig,<br />We are on different sides of the fence politically but we both have the same goal--a healthy and safe USA. May we both enjoy victories and survive defeats in the coming four years. But mainly may no irreparable harm be caused by either side. Our country,for ALL the people, needs to healArkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-22953926264760952602016-11-17T08:54:20.397-06:002016-11-17T08:54:20.397-06:00Dr. Kathy,
Congrats on finishing the book and what...Dr. Kathy,<br />Congrats on finishing the book and what great timing. I know my mind has slipped into an unproductive neutral since the election. I can't seem to get it functioning again. We can only hope neither side's joys or fears will be fully realized. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-54870457131059424672016-11-17T08:51:47.346-06:002016-11-17T08:51:47.346-06:00TB,
Thanks, I needed the reminder. I remember Chu...TB, <br />Thanks, I needed the reminder. I remember Churchill's words and will cling to them in times like this. He was such a wise man. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-65630150183519357982016-11-17T01:47:15.165-06:002016-11-17T01:47:15.165-06:00you ended with a wonderful words of wisdom .
truly...you ended with a wonderful words of wisdom .<br />truly agreed bailihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06498012175058870980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-29464163408553274712016-11-17T01:20:44.314-06:002016-11-17T01:20:44.314-06:00I am sorry that you feel those who voted for Our P...I am sorry that you feel those who voted for Our President elect are so evil. It is sad that adults cannot have discussions filled with facts, and reasoned logic, instead of painting those they disagree with as evil or misguided or hicks... I wish I was more articulate in expressing my reasons for my position on these matters, I am working on that... Lastly, I thank God for the foresight of our founding fathers in putting the electoral college system in place.Brighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11299215170393879517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-41278569951672268612016-11-16T17:39:06.377-06:002016-11-16T17:39:06.377-06:00Thanks, Patti! I needed this post! You're so r...Thanks, Patti! I needed this post! You're so right: we need to stay and fight every way we can. I still wake up each morning hoping it was just a nightmare. Then I see his prospective cabinet and staff and am shocked anew. So sad that those who depend on his promises the most will get the least. And the hate that has been legitimatized and the fact that one can be the worst that humankind has to offer and still get elected is appalling. I've been away from blogging and reading blogs for a while because of a very tight book deadline. I finished my book the afternoon of the 8th -- thank goodness! Because hours later, I would have just stalled out in sheer shock and horror!Dr. Kathy McCoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02903015507894951725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-23018265608277685442016-11-15T17:33:35.080-06:002016-11-15T17:33:35.080-06:00Come join us great people country weather and heal...Come join us great people country weather and healthcare and we get to change thoce useless pollys in a much easier fashion' COME ON DOWN1Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12408880019147945989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-91275785823115038632016-11-15T11:25:25.816-06:002016-11-15T11:25:25.816-06:00Well said, Patti. My main emotions remain disgust ...Well said, Patti. My main emotions remain disgust and embarrassment. Fear never! Quoting Churchill, "Democracy is the worst form of government except for all the rest." troutbirderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087811292280881959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-51948796564252226272016-11-15T08:13:11.161-06:002016-11-15T08:13:11.161-06:00Linda,
Killing the electoral college would be my f...Linda,<br />Killing the electoral college would be my first choice. I think without it, more people would vote knowing their vote would be counted. I doubt however that will go through--for now anyway. The current system fits the Rep party too well. I agree that getting rid of Gerrymandering at the same time would level the playing field. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-11040753347872974342016-11-15T08:07:22.296-06:002016-11-15T08:07:22.296-06:00Linda W,
What you are describing in schools is my ...Linda W,<br />What you are describing in schools is my biggest fear. I feel like we have slipped back in time and I really thought we had progressed. Guess hate was boiling just under the surface. My heart bleeds for those who are victim to the hate. I had no doubt your kids would behave bravely and correctly. Your input shows. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-42150829325193860492016-11-15T08:02:47.238-06:002016-11-15T08:02:47.238-06:00Fran,
That is my first hope. Fran,<br />That is my first hope. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-63489514868975366162016-11-15T08:00:47.626-06:002016-11-15T08:00:47.626-06:00Gail,
Thanks and I hope it does come all the way b...Gail,<br />Thanks and I hope it does come all the way back. I've missed it. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-50097015008941004882016-11-15T07:59:52.551-06:002016-11-15T07:59:52.551-06:00Linda R,
We have to watch and while interest is th...Linda R,<br />We have to watch and while interest is there, trepidation is there in full force. What a roller coaster this is. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-82803302149896183142016-11-15T07:57:38.360-06:002016-11-15T07:57:38.360-06:00Stephen,
I know. Daytime I cling to the positive, ...Stephen,<br />I know. Daytime I cling to the positive, moderate reports but still cringe at the bad. Like you, I am dealing but boy at night--that is when things spin in a nasty way. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-25936595359073550312016-11-15T07:55:24.593-06:002016-11-15T07:55:24.593-06:00Eileen,
I am so sorry that Canada is also getting ...Eileen,<br />I am so sorry that Canada is also getting a taste of the Far Right and the hatred it spawns. It is like we have been thrust back in time and not in a good way. Let's hope that movement fails in both our counties. <br />Aww, thanks so much on the final note. Good to know. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-89046211746074154582016-11-15T07:52:14.346-06:002016-11-15T07:52:14.346-06:00Molly M,
Thanks for your comment. I am really curi...Molly M,<br />Thanks for your comment. I am really curious how the rest of the world views this election. I know what we do affects others. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-60442709665809649062016-11-15T07:50:45.502-06:002016-11-15T07:50:45.502-06:00Rian,
Little Rock had the same thing with the blue...Rian,<br />Little Rock had the same thing with the blue circle but the state still carried Red. Seems big cities are more blue than the rural areas. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-83542893364356411762016-11-15T07:48:59.847-06:002016-11-15T07:48:59.847-06:00Olga,
I had a similar thought that I maybe shouldn...Olga,<br />I had a similar thought that I maybe shouldn't have moved from Florida when I saw it tumble. So glad you are wearing the pin also. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-1056096461721919282016-11-14T23:27:24.385-06:002016-11-14T23:27:24.385-06:00I see your humor is coming back.I see your humor is coming back.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04219479223227928561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-55714955819691407152016-11-14T21:30:14.703-06:002016-11-14T21:30:14.703-06:00Thank you for this post, Patti. "You are safe...Thank you for this post, Patti. "You are safe with me", too.<br />I am beginning to realize that those who voted for Trump in spite of what he is but just because he was the Republican party candidate may be in for a rude awakening. Those who voted for him because they wanted to shake things up, blow things up, if you will, may get much more, and much less, that they had in mind. <br />I will be watching much as I would be watching a snake slithering across the floor - in abject horror, and yet mesmerized. Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-85989614636665201292016-11-14T20:41:06.303-06:002016-11-14T20:41:06.303-06:00I'm just now getting to a place where I can ge...I'm just now getting to a place where I can get past the election, but when I close my eyes at night I still feel despair.stephen Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659054447637207734noreply@blogger.com