tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post2440753554366145806..comments2024-03-28T15:05:10.372-05:00Comments on Every goddamn day: 03/28/24: A cold springNeil Steinberghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11468057838260476480noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-59206544202328999832018-05-16T12:06:11.889-05:002018-05-16T12:06:11.889-05:00It snowed in Cleveland on 5/16/16...maybe that was...It snowed in Cleveland on 5/16/16...maybe that was an omen for what would happen six months later. Hell freezing over and all that (never mind the Tribe vs. the Cubs).<br /><br />Now that Facebook has finally been exposed as the invasive corporate monster I always thought it was, in which users are the product, I feel more vindicated than ever about never having joined up. Facebook and Twitter and all the rest of them have always been anti-social media to me, and I've never felt the need (or the desire) to participate. Didn't like Facebook's graphics and layout, either. All that scrolling...<br /><br />Can two billion people really be wrong? Damn betcha! Zuck is the biggest charlatan in the history of mankind. Facebook and Trump...we got one because of the other. Maybe the doomsayers were wrong all along...and we aren't really going to hell after all. We're already there.Grizz 65https://www.blogger.com/profile/02892702223228764894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-60776221509496603872016-05-15T15:14:45.682-05:002016-05-15T15:14:45.682-05:00I believe the good of Facebook probably does outwe...I believe the good of Facebook probably does outweigh the bad, because I think any exchange of information is valuable (it's better than being censored). But I choose not to be on Facebook because I like privacy and don't feel the need to post information about myself and my family. I do love email and the couple blogs I participate on. I'm not on Twitter either, but am considering joining.<br /><br />Linda BLBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07023427375867309963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-68278916673938177252016-05-15T14:17:46.464-05:002016-05-15T14:17:46.464-05:00@Bitter -- It's mind-boggling to me how percep...@Bitter -- It's mind-boggling to me how perceptions are changing; that some folks are even comparing the two. It's as if even the so-called reasonable Republicans are now giving themselves permission to accept Trump for the sake of the party. I guess one can believe just about anything if he/she tries hard enough.<br /><br />SandyKAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-84015316487134244692016-05-15T13:35:35.907-05:002016-05-15T13:35:35.907-05:00I've just stopped reading the comments section...I've just stopped reading the comments section of internet articles, particularly AOL which seems to harbor an unusual number of idiots. There can be an innocuous, completely non-political article about bad dog food or a kid doing something stupid, and it's always Obama's fault or collectively the libtards who are ruining the country. The amount of hatred (ALWAYS POSTING IN CAPS!!!!) - these people are always screaming at the top of their keyboards. The last time I read the comments (which was the last time) was in an article about the 2 officials indicted for whatever in Flint regarding the lead. The first comment was 4 paragraphs and a million exclamation points about OBAMA!!!! MUSLIM!!! BLACK PEOPLE RUINING EVERYTHING!!!!! I read a few more, and all screamed that the water crisis is the fault of the Flint residents (apparently only blacks, I guess white people are absolved of all wrongdoing). <br /><br />Huffpost and the Washington Post comments tend to be more liberal, or at least more civil. Obviously, I know there's a great deal of hatred in this country, but I really had no idea how much until the truly loathsome Trump announced his candidacy. Sigh.... Shari P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02844720465680592417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-4333448549133850562016-05-15T13:10:49.343-05:002016-05-15T13:10:49.343-05:00Looked her up. She's an ideal example of how ...Looked her up. She's an ideal example of how a fixation cannot be cured by facts, but is only strengthened by multiple defeats as the true believer realizes that everybody (except her) is in on the conspiracy. Giving up is not an option faced with the undeniable proof that the whole world is against her. Pathetic. And perhaps a peek of what we might see from President Trump the First.<br />Johntatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10088632798195131329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-38581226404373686792016-05-15T11:58:59.846-05:002016-05-15T11:58:59.846-05:00The latest line from the so-called respectable Rep...The latest line from the so-called respectable Republican establishment, for example the Tribune, is that Trump and Hillary Clinton are somehow equally loathsome. You see this all the time, in articles about how "unliked" both candidates are with their "powerful negatives." Her knowledge, experience and accomplishments are treated as equal to his ignorance, vulgarity and utter lack of qualifications.Bitter Scribehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04645909858616987997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-66346136712378549322016-05-15T11:51:24.062-05:002016-05-15T11:51:24.062-05:00Three-by-five cards look pretty good compared with...Three-by-five cards look pretty good compared with insult-comic improv.Bitter Scribehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04645909858616987997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-32342037961390578672016-05-15T10:41:22.960-05:002016-05-15T10:41:22.960-05:00I used to think Reagan was the nadir. Now he's...I used to think Reagan was the nadir. Now he's an unapproachable ideal. Neil Steinberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11468057838260476480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-70072838009390788912016-05-15T10:13:14.177-05:002016-05-15T10:13:14.177-05:00In six months, when Trump is utterly squashed like...In six months, when Trump is utterly squashed like a bug, we can joyously put this nightmare behind us. (Well, perhaps not joyously as much as with an exhale of relief, and pride in our fellow citizens.) And anyone who believes HRC would be as bad or worse a choice for President as Trump is either lying to him/herself, living in a fantasy world, or a zealot beyond change.<br /><br />As far as the negative side of social media, I can't imagine how difficult it must be having to cope with and be civil to the haters who seem to thrive on spewing all manner of ignorance. Bravo to the person (NS) who can persevere and remain positive in such an environment. I get fed up and discouraged at times with Facebook, Twitter and the like, but still believe the good outweighs the bad, in general.<br /><br />SandyKAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-67591323863343220292016-05-15T08:51:39.293-05:002016-05-15T08:51:39.293-05:00Oh, Orly Taito is a real person. She's a lawy...Oh, Orly Taito is a real person. She's a lawyer and filed suit for the long form birth certificate. She's a gadfly who insists that Obama is ineligible for office. I don't know why she hasn't been disbarred, but she's the backbone of the never-ending birther movement.<br /><br />Binning and filtering was the right move.Caren Tarvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17652372965671115486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-73300771439308883662016-05-15T08:51:00.759-05:002016-05-15T08:51:00.759-05:00Oh, Orly Taito is a real person. She's a lawy...Oh, Orly Taito is a real person. She's a lawyer and filed suit for the long form birth certificate. She's a gadfly who insists that Obama is ineligible for office. I don't know why she hasn't been disbarred, but she's the backbone of the never-ending birther movement.<br /><br />Binning and filtering was the right move.Caren Tarvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17652372965671115486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-54069277333842496592016-05-15T08:47:31.977-05:002016-05-15T08:47:31.977-05:00I feel like one of Dan Savage's NALTs. During ...I feel like one of Dan Savage's NALTs. During the marriage fight, Christians would take him aside and say, "We're not all like that." To which he'd reply, "Don't tell me. Tell them."<br /><br />It's also like my husband's mother, who lived her whole life in Aitkin, a county seat town in northern Minnesota. During the 1984 election she said she couldn't believe the polls that showed Reagan would win because, "Everyone I know is voting for Mondale." Of course all the little old ladies of Aitkin, MN were voting for Mondale... and a lot good that did.<br /><br />This is a very scary election.Bill Herrmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16211085421268894530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-21964397144972704792016-05-15T07:37:07.948-05:002016-05-15T07:37:07.948-05:00That's frightening, NS. Do not worry, there is...That's frightening, NS. Do not worry, there is not just one of you. Best block some emails as well.<br /><br />Used to think that you were overly worried about Trump getting anywhere-guess I was wrong.<br /><br />As convenient and helpful the internet is, sadly it makes it easier for nutjobs to find and believe wrong information.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-21023988547158823412016-05-15T06:18:38.067-05:002016-05-15T06:18:38.067-05:00Excellent piece. Reading you for years, I've a...Excellent piece. Reading you for years, I've always felt you were ridiculously patient with the ever growing legion of ignoramuses.<br /><br />What's truly scary is the growing embrace of Trump by the GOP. Never thought I'd see the day when I'd consider George Will a hero!Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11097483866419444148noreply@blogger.com