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Date Posted: 15:55:06 12/03/10 Fri
Author: stewart
Subject: Re: ignorance
In reply to: stewart 's message, "ignorance" on 15:29:28 12/01/10 Wed

It would seem my honesty has been obviously judged by some here as being anti American. Perhaps if they actually put their vitriol and pre conceived notions aside and re read what I actually stated they would find that my rant, as it were, covered quite a bit of ground but is actually framed in the most part as a series of questions. At no time do I state I was above the fray or not responsible. In fact my conclusion was that indeed I like everyone else must accept my responsibility for what happens in this country and my Americaness if I have a problem with anything I see here. Plainly and simply it was a rant about ignorance.I'm happy that it caused this discourse because it in a couple of cases it meant people felt the need to comment about me personally. Thats never a bad thing. If I've offended anyone then my apologies as that wasn't my intent. I was raising questions and how you answered those questions is your call. How I spell the word GOD for example is sometimes perhaps because I actually forgot to capitalize it or sometimes because I chose not to. To those hypersensitive in this area then I'll say what I've said before, "your relationship with your higher power is your relationship". I think my god understands my belief in a higher power and no one owns that franchise but god. Perhaps some may see this spelling as disrespect, on the contrary I have a profound respect for god/a higher power. I just find arguments about spelling akin to certain religions killing people over cartoons. Its to me completely misguided but you may believe as you wish and choose to be offended as you wish. As I've said here numerous times I've allowed pretty much full freedom of speech here. I personally have never asked that anyone be anything other than who they are when stating whatever they state particularly if that be preaching , controversial or a personal attack on myself . Just don't think I won't disagree if I disagree. As far as editing I've never personally edited anything from this page. Others may have . Actually I do recall once asking my web mistress to remove something that was deeply personal and had no place here. As far as Harems go I find that also extremely funny. Those of you who take the time to read my posts will often find me as bewildered as you sometimes are that this board exists or that people visit here . Over the years I've always been amazed that people stuck with me no matter how offended their sensibilities were by a performance of mine or something I've said here. It's as if they truly understood that I'm an actor. An actor who humbly grateful of the chances he's been given and the support he has garnered along the way. There's much I could say further about my life experiences and how they've shaped my opinions and they are after all just opinions. However that's a work in progress and something really more involved than I have time for here. Yes much of what I rail against I do because I cant stand those who speak for the common man yet are nothing of the sort. Much less have ever walked a yard in those shoes let alone a mile. It's a ploy to make money and sell snake oil to people who can ill afford it. I'll not defend myself to those who feel the need to quote everything good they've done in their life or every cause they've fought for whilst chastising me. Good for you. Just know that my life's lessons were often hard won and that I'll never stop learning. Jingoism will always be jingoism no matter what country you speak of eg. aussie aussie aussie oi oi oi.:) As a breeder of a couple of Americans let me say to those who may think otherwise, I've as much desire as you probably all do to see this country be all it can be. How that happens is up to us. Yes us. Thank you to EVERYONE who made comments on this thread as I've been both enlightened and entertained by your posts. love on ya Stewart

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[> [> Re: ignorance -- marse, 09:57:58 12/04/10 Sat

I.. at no time stated you were anti-american. I believe protesting is sometimes necessary to get things in government to go along a better path. I was not bragging about what I have done, but stating the fact millions of americans, just like me, fight for what they believe in and continue to try to change the things that need to be changed. Yes indeed.....GOOD FOR THEM. In reference to g or G.....what ever. Your faith is your faith. I don't question it nor have I ever referred to it. You have the right to believe what you want, and I respect that. I have the right to do that also... and I most definately will. I have been offended by comments you have made and finally posted my own...In my opinion, and my opinion only... I feel justified in my response. I understand life gives us some hard knocks and we must all try to get back up on our feet and try to carry on. It takes a huge amount of strength and courage to do so. I also know that you can learn something from every person you come in contact with.. if you have an open mind, and are not so opinionated. My comments were indeed directed to you and you alone. If you felt it was a personal attack.....No, it was my personal opinion about your comments..You have a right to speak your mind....I, in return voiced mine. So, it is what it is...Perhaps we can just agree to disagree....I will keep my tongue in cheek, and you can continue to spit fire.. all in all... I still get a kick out of your rants...You do get 100% of my attention when you voice your opinions... marse


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