tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085436961473537626.post9178445080192555312..comments2023-05-02T02:57:10.122-07:00Comments on LifeCentering: Danhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16922205386878237678noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085436961473537626.post-41864313245105138302009-01-17T09:14:00.001-08:002009-01-17T09:14:00.001-08:00Thanks for the info. I will check these out.Thanks for the info. I will check these out.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16922205386878237678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085436961473537626.post-36590498056589707702009-01-17T09:14:00.000-08:002009-01-17T09:14:00.000-08:00I affixed the following comment on another blog re...I affixed the following comment on another blog regarding the upcoming MLK holiday, and I thought that it might be appropriate here also, since Obama obviously practices some of the principles espoused by Dr. King.<BR/><BR/>"You're absolutely right. [Dr. King] was larger than his blackness.<BR/><BR/>Very few people, including most blacks, realize that the real force behind the movement was Bayard Rustin. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bayard_Rustin]. <BR/><BR/>There is a famous story about the King household being threatened with violence, and Dr. King was prepared to meet violence with violence in the name of protecting his family. Rustin stopped him and explained how the power of non-violence was stronger than the power of violence, and the rest is history. It's a powerful story.Inspector Clouseauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09373932797333038561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085436961473537626.post-47895827639427279842009-01-17T08:59:00.000-08:002009-01-17T08:59:00.000-08:00I often wonder what primarily motivates the angry,...I often wonder what primarily motivates the angry, strident extremists in our nation's media. Just a couple of nights ago, I heard Michael Savage criticize George Will, William Kristol, Charles Krauthammer, and George Brooks for sitting down to a dinner with the President-<BR/>Elect. Fascinating.<BR/><BR/>You might find the following discussion to be of interest on Monday. I just saw it earlier today, and it was quite thought provocating. http://www.booktv.org/program.aspx?ProgramId=9542&SectionName=Politics&PlayMedia=No<BR/><BR/>Additionally, an even earlier program featuring a former Newt <BR/>Gingrich aide was instructive. It will be aired several times over the weekend. http://www.booktv.org/program.aspx?ProgramId=10146&SectionName=Politics&PlayMedia=NoInspector Clouseauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09373932797333038561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085436961473537626.post-55141750379151626352009-01-17T08:21:00.000-08:002009-01-17T08:21:00.000-08:00While I understand the concept of "difference of o...While I understand the concept of "difference of opinion," it is a mystery to me how those on conservative talk radio can continually babble on and on when the country has been so reduced in stature by those now leaving the seat of power. I cannot understand how anyone can continue to espouse the economic principles and policy positions that are so obviously bereft of logic and so lacking in positive results. This not a difference of opinion. It is total blindness. In my darkest moments, I simply say, "Good riddance!"Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16922205386878237678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085436961473537626.post-48653219276447056402009-01-16T23:19:00.000-08:002009-01-16T23:19:00.000-08:00I share your optimism and hope. What has been fas...I share your optimism and hope. What has been fascinating to me is to hear his detractors, particularly on Talk Radio, criticize him daily before he takes office. It's a troubling undercurrent.<BR/><BR/>I sure hope that our nation gets beyond this. While it may be true that politics has always been down and dirty and nasty, the nature, reach, pervasiveness, and sophistication of communications technology should cause us all to pause, with respect to the polarization of the national discourse.<BR/><BR/>The airing of the country's emotional dirty laundry was not a pretty sight this past year.Inspector Clouseauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09373932797333038561noreply@blogger.com