tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8654253685772660318.post6223847686451267..comments2024-03-23T18:54:46.096+00:00Comments on A Retirement Blog by Caree Risover: A Letter to AmericaCaree Risoverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16454194093120715901noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8654253685772660318.post-18054807332351893792016-11-25T02:51:28.992+00:002016-11-25T02:51:28.992+00:00We agreed at dinner that some of us had gotten pas...We agreed at dinner that some of us had gotten past denial but no one had conquered anger. Debra Journethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01989751518041232674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8654253685772660318.post-1131653856016931902016-11-24T23:12:03.176+00:002016-11-24T23:12:03.176+00:00I know the feeling. I just slumped in front of the...I know the feeling. I just slumped in front of the TV after the Brexit result absorbing every minute of political commentary. I needed somebody to say it wasn't true but nobody did. It was just like the various stages of grief starting with denial and then moving into anger and depression and back again. I can't say that even now I have reached the acceptance point; that's a very long way off and not a plateau that I am even aiming for at the moment.<br />Caree Risoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16454194093120715901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8654253685772660318.post-61811830168767774742016-11-23T01:21:12.930+00:002016-11-23T01:21:12.930+00:00It's been two weeks since the election and the...It's been two weeks since the election and the sinking feeling of fear and depression hasn't gone away. I wish this was something on the side of the road. Unfortunately it right in the middle (and not just for Americans). I'm about to drive to Chicago to meet my family for Thanksgiving. Some of whom have already said they can't talk about it (too upset) and will leave the room if it comes up. On Friday we are seeing Hamilton, and I can't imagine how emotional this will be for all of us. Debra Journethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01989751518041232674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8654253685772660318.post-35092640835010601542016-11-17T22:08:01.206+00:002016-11-17T22:08:01.206+00:00Thanks for sharing. Five months later we still can...Thanks for sharing. Five months later we still can't believe that the UK is going with Brexit and can only continue to try to make our voices heard. Lately I have been wondering if there is actually an undiscovered contintent on the planet that all liberal thinkers (regardless of race, religion, or gender) can flee to (a little like America in times passed).Caree Risoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16454194093120715901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8654253685772660318.post-52433002547556926442016-11-17T22:02:48.317+00:002016-11-17T22:02:48.317+00:00It's a pity though that we cannot be on the ou...It's a pity though that we cannot be on the outside looking in when the position of US President is the most influential role in the whole world and we shall all potentially be affected if some of the mad things spoken about are actually enacted.Caree Risoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16454194093120715901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8654253685772660318.post-12199589811661734722016-11-17T21:59:58.893+00:002016-11-17T21:59:58.893+00:00Unfortunately not voting has become a protest vote...Unfortunately not voting has become a protest vote in itself. Caree Risoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16454194093120715901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8654253685772660318.post-35568824165278516432016-11-17T21:58:06.516+00:002016-11-17T21:58:06.516+00:00We are sharing the pain xWe are sharing the pain xCaree Risoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16454194093120715901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8654253685772660318.post-47022186082169797812016-11-17T04:00:25.464+00:002016-11-17T04:00:25.464+00:00Thank you for your reflections. I am one of those ...Thank you for your reflections. I am one of those horrified Americans who still looks like a deer caught in the headlights. Below is the link to an article I read yesterday - also reflective. I think it is a worthy read.<br /><br />http://www.tabletmag.com/jewish-news-and-politics/217831/what-to-do-about-trump?utm_term=What+to+Do+About+Trump%3F+The+Same+Thing+My+Grandfather+Did+in+1930s+Vienna.&utm_content=nov2016&utm_source=fb&utm_medium=post<br />Tracy Altierihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13365478637425591170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8654253685772660318.post-22196269921938508182016-11-15T16:45:30.956+00:002016-11-15T16:45:30.956+00:00There was a movement during the election to write ...There was a movement during the election to write in Bernie Sanders name on the ballot. Whether he would have done better against Trump than Clinton did will never be known. I also know of a number of people who voted Libertarian. I believe that neither Trump nor Clinton represent a majority of people in the U.S. Yes, Trump did get the majority of the electoral votes but Clinton received the larger number of popular votes. <br />No matter. What will come from this Presidency will be fascinating, like watching a car crash. You can't take your eyes away from it. <br />As a Canadian I have many concerns regarding climate change (Trump believes it's a hoax), free trade, the sovereignty over our fresh water, completion of pipe lines etc etc. Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02803104035204416080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8654253685772660318.post-65528491123085887452016-11-14T14:03:30.120+00:002016-11-14T14:03:30.120+00:00Maybe there is something to be said for compulsory...Maybe there is something to be said for compulsory voting after all. In Australia we are encouraged by the Democracy Sausage provided in most school yards and risk a fine if we don't vote. Opinion here is we are unlikely to follow the trend with our vary on racist Pauline Hanson as PM but probably only saved by the high turnout. Never say never.The Careehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10016220697580308479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8654253685772660318.post-46150583278702588482016-11-13T23:24:58.734+00:002016-11-13T23:24:58.734+00:00Thank you so very much for this. Truly. Thank you so very much for this. Truly. Debra Journethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01989751518041232674noreply@blogger.com