tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1735107020116490633.post5610070303175115597..comments2023-11-16T22:51:23.412-08:00Comments on Reflections of Time: From Hannah Montana to Katy Perry to our school yards (A repost)M.Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06581292238132393002noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1735107020116490633.post-91691584951600113482008-08-18T13:19:00.000-07:002008-08-18T13:19:00.000-07:00You should read the book "Culture of Make Believe"...You should read the book <BR/>"Culture of Make Believe" by Derrick Jensen. <BR/><BR/>It's about our collective denial. <BR/><BR/>There are gay dads in South Carolina, your state isn't as conservative as you think it is: <BR/><BR/>http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/personal/08/18/gay.fatherhood.ap/index.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1735107020116490633.post-43162216541674278522008-08-11T14:31:00.000-07:002008-08-11T14:31:00.000-07:00What past are you remembering that was so sweet an...What past are you remembering that was so sweet and innocent, compared to this one?<BR/><BR/>How many American cities have seen flaming riots recently?<BR/><BR/>You know, nobody is served well by coming up with some fantasy and then pretending that it's true.Bernard (ben) Tremblayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04097630017893920397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1735107020116490633.post-9468410939456337472008-08-11T10:24:00.000-07:002008-08-11T10:24:00.000-07:00"worshiping aimless progressiveness"Hmmm. This sta..."worshiping aimless progressiveness"<BR/><BR/>Hmmm. <BR/><BR/>This statement is so strange it's hard to know where to start. <BR/><BR/>I'm a progressive, and the word itself "Progressive" means moving forward. So there's nothing "aimless" about being progressive. <BR/><BR/>As for "worshiping" I don't know any progressive who worships their progressive ideals. They hold their progressive ideals dear, things like equality, social justice, and openness. But they do so in the same way conservatives hold their ideals dear (prejudice, oppression, and corporate dominance). <BR/><BR/>This "innocence" that you are so desperately nostalgic for, didn't actually exist. In the early part of the 20th century there was genuine suffering for anyone who was not a white male. Minorities, women, gays - all of them were subject to humiliation, torture or death if they stepped out of their rigidly prescribed roles. Roles prescribed by the white patriarchy which held the power. <BR/><BR/>You see that time as beautiful and simple. <BR/><BR/>I see that time as oppressive and backwards. <BR/><BR/>Don't get me wrong, I think that American culture is a vast wasteland devoid of genuine value. But I lay the blame for that firmly at the door of the corporations whose main aim is to sell us a lifestyle that not only doesn't satisfy us on a spiritual level, but is designed to leave us craving more (and buying more). <BR/><BR/>The starlets of today are fodder in the advertising infotainment machine that drives capitalism. <BR/><BR/>If you want to protect your son, give him critical thinking skills. Teach him the value of human connection and creativity over shopping. Check out the movie "What Would Jesus Buy" <BR/><BR/>But don't try to shelter him from Katy Perry, that is ridiculous. Being gay is not immoral, and it is only bad if live in a country that doesn't let you have the same rights as everyone else and you risk getting beaten or killed for walking down the street. <BR/><BR/>If you want to see people who are earnest and straightforward, go to the Green Festival in DC... there you will see real progressives.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1735107020116490633.post-66507352410233626282008-08-04T13:51:00.000-07:002008-08-04T13:51:00.000-07:00why did you delete your first post, and all associ...why did you delete your first post, and all associated comments?<BR/><BR/>so much for not preaching intolerance?Krishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03767903291025309306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1735107020116490633.post-317430453037715142008-08-04T12:50:00.000-07:002008-08-04T12:50:00.000-07:00Aiyah, that gold head band thing is cruel! One sho...Aiyah, that gold head band thing is cruel! One should not have that much power ;)<BR/><BR/>I am not a dad yet, but I think a part of it is doing the right thing, and let your child grow the rest of the way. You must let things flow naturally, you cannot dam a stream because it will grow into a river, the water will find its way, either around or through it forcefully.<BR/><BR/>Sooner or later you will realize you cant shield your child from everything, its a bit risky and scary to say that the ultimate choice are your child's to make, but you can sure guide them towards the right way and they will go there (hopefully).<BR/><BR/>Life is scary at time, but its rewarding when it all works out. Life is full of surprises, but you will be amazed at how life surprise you for the good :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1735107020116490633.post-55809273697474169982008-08-04T11:40:00.000-07:002008-08-04T11:40:00.000-07:00Love your blog and love you!My daddy was nothing l...Love your blog and love you!<BR/>My daddy was nothing like you! If he were, I wouldn't need my therapist! I hope your kid grows up to appreciate having such a cool daddio, but alas, don't be discouraged if this happens later rather than sooner! My mom used to say "one day you'll know how lucky you were to have a mom who was home when you got home from school", but i much preferred going to my friend's house after school because her mom worked, so until6pm,we could play!! oh well......Fern Ellen Cohenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15615775005603320729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1735107020116490633.post-67414338988775523172008-08-04T08:20:00.000-07:002008-08-04T08:20:00.000-07:00I think some of the comments left here are simply ...I think some of the comments left here are simply ridiculous. They obviously don't have children and knows nothing about parenting. I pity those who are so misguided and simply flows along with MTV culture. PATHETIC!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1735107020116490633.post-71953824262411880272008-08-04T08:05:00.000-07:002008-08-04T08:05:00.000-07:00I believe what you stand for is courageous and hon...I believe what you stand for is courageous and honest. You are a concern parent and have every rights as to voice your opinion. I just can't believe how narrow minded some of us are considering your last post. I read the comments and frankly most of them perhaps don't know jack squat about the deep hole pit they are in. So sad. This is not about conservative vs liberal but rather about what is right or wrong.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1735107020116490633.post-3187371022001106052008-08-04T07:29:00.000-07:002008-08-04T07:29:00.000-07:00I beg the differ. We are wondering progressive aim...I beg the differ. We are wondering progressive aimlessly. Our society is moving forward being blind folded by colorful voices. We are being "lured" in to thinking some progrssive movements are the right ones in which it does more harm than good. This is not archaic thinking but instead real thinking.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1735107020116490633.post-80662896963569322032008-08-04T07:04:00.000-07:002008-08-04T07:04:00.000-07:00"Nowadays we are simply worshiping aimless progres..."Nowadays we are simply worshiping aimless progressiveness." The progressiveness that our country is working for is not aimless, my friend. At least, some of us are progressives. Don't worry, there are still a whole lot of people out there who are trying desperately to hang on to outdated and archaic ideas and standards that simply hold us back from from becoming a more a united and fair society for everyone on our shores. You are no different than any other fundamentalist who straps a bomb to their ass and then destroys the lives of innocent people just to attempt to prove a point. I know how conservatives think they are better than everyone else. You believe you are the standard that everyone should hold. You are wrong. I feel sorry for your child.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1735107020116490633.post-52066765496298787422008-08-03T18:10:00.000-07:002008-08-03T18:10:00.000-07:00Just stopped by to see if there was any more blood...Just stopped by to see if there was any more blood spilled.<BR/>Guess not.<BR/>And I, too, wonder why you deleted your previous post.<BR/>You should restore it as it was a marvelous lesson about intolerance. That, too, should be a lesson that you don't teach your children.MorganLighterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02073439782338373808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1735107020116490633.post-43169818718973993012008-08-03T08:35:00.000-07:002008-08-03T08:35:00.000-07:00The best a parent can do is build a loving, caring...The best a parent can do is build a loving, caring home. This environment will help your child learn right from wrong, and will give him/her the tools needed to navigate the world.<BR/><BR/>Eventually, they'll set off on their own, and no headband will ever be able to give you any sense of control over their behavior. Indeed, it isn't about control. It's about trusting them to make the right choices for themselves, and trusting yourself that you gave them the tools to do so.<BR/><BR/>Boatbuilders eventually have to let their ships go to sea. One can argue that parenthood is little different.carmilevyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00360045114379957605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1735107020116490633.post-71806736063942936032008-08-03T05:56:00.000-07:002008-08-03T05:56:00.000-07:00I totally understand where you're coming from. As ...I totally understand where you're coming from. As parents we do want to protect our children, but unfortunately can't control some of their environment like school, but you can re-enforce the love, morals etc when they are at home. The very first years of their lives are so vital, and if you've done the best you can, they won't forget. We talk a lot about what our family stands for, which I think helps.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1735107020116490633.post-15171219807859518412008-08-02T11:07:00.000-07:002008-08-02T11:07:00.000-07:00I'm seriously wondering why you deleted your previ...I'm seriously wondering why you deleted your previous post in which a majority of commenters criticized you for posting a very discriminatory story. <BR/><BR/>From what I read in that post and also in this post I can see you're a very scared person. <BR/><BR/>I hope for your sake that you'll succeed in indoctrinating your children with your conservative ideas because somehow I don't think you'd be able to handle it if your son ever were to tell you he had ideas/beliefs that don't fit in your limited mindset.<BR/><BR/>You may think I'm trying to insult you with this comment but I'm not. I'm merely trying to wake you up. Wake up dude and realize the world isn't black and white but full of beautiful colors.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1735107020116490633.post-79344018095663752062008-08-01T18:16:00.000-07:002008-08-01T18:16:00.000-07:00Childhoodspeech aims to help us revisit our childh...Childhoodspeech aims to help us revisit our childhood and learn the methods of how to preserve our traditions. We are thinking the same. Thank you for sharing.<BR/><BR/>Keep this post for the child. He will always remember how much you treasure and love his life.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1735107020116490633.post-19682229067276093052008-08-01T13:08:00.000-07:002008-08-01T13:08:00.000-07:00Oh! This is cute! Thank you for sharing. Have a ...Oh! This is cute! Thank you for sharing. Have a wonderful weekend!Onemargarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09704354019983784555noreply@blogger.com