tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742667886912606708.post7561239655680465472..comments2023-10-20T05:36:23.587-04:00Comments on Can You Be A Part Of My Life: Open Letter To HeidiUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742667886912606708.post-42793375369811920942008-07-16T19:40:00.000-04:002008-07-16T19:40:00.000-04:00Heidi, That's a real ugly and bizarre way to spark...Heidi, That's a real ugly and bizarre way to spark debate. <BR/><BR/>The truth is that your actions are very abusive. You hurl and then you purr and then you hurl again. Just like a beater.A New Yorkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11997572457756451648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742667886912606708.post-80524535583028678362008-07-16T16:05:00.000-04:002008-07-16T16:05:00.000-04:00Hey Lauren;I apologize if my comments were taken t...Hey Lauren;<BR/><BR/>I apologize if my comments were taken too seriously. I have nothing against you or your country. Just trying to spark some debate here. <BR/><BR/>have a great day,<BR/><BR/>hAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742667886912606708.post-84312848011040897542008-07-16T06:36:00.000-04:002008-07-16T06:36:00.000-04:00Drowsey, "I called it Bush's war because he didn't...Drowsey, "I called it Bush's war because he didn't attack the people who attacked the world trade centre." Not true, but understand that is the common misperception. I'll have to address this another time in other posts, here and there. Stay tuned.A New Yorkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11997572457756451648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742667886912606708.post-39315009877807391172008-07-15T23:50:00.000-04:002008-07-15T23:50:00.000-04:00Well, lots of people disagree, I don't get too fus...Well, lots of people disagree, I don't get too fussed about it all to be honest, altho I know many do. But just to clarify, I called it Bush's war because he didn't attack the people who attacked the world trade centre. The main person who planned that is still out there, and most of the terrorists were from Saudi Arabia. At least that's how I understand the news as I read and hear it. I do believe he took advantage of a bad situation and the intelligence they had was wrong, and they've since said so ... so that's why I called it that.<BR/><BR/>But ultimately now it's about moving forward. Hopefully whoever gets elected will do that with great care.MYMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17679094659957098225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742667886912606708.post-34157982325702227812008-07-15T22:20:00.000-04:002008-07-15T22:20:00.000-04:00Drowsey, There was no disagreement. That's the th...Drowsey, There was no disagreement. That's the thing. I wrote as I stated I did and I got very ugly hate-filled rants in return that had nothing to do with my post or any comments I made in my post. It's that simple. It's rude, bigoted and wrong and well you read the rest.<BR/><BR/><BR/>As far as you saying Bush's war...let's just clear it up because I hate when people say that as it is just wrong. Bush is our president and leads my country and it isn't HIS war. You may not agree and that is fine but this was OUR response to being attacked by MUSLIM ZEALOTS who took 4 planes full of living people and flew them into buildings full of living people to kill them because they don't agree with the way we live here. To start to say Bush's war, while I don't think is your particular intent is starting on a slipperly slope of ideology similar to those nutcases and needs to be rethought.<BR/><BR/>Mostly because the UN backed up every piece of intelligence that Bush used to push for what we did with Iraq. But even if that were not the case, Bush cannot do this alone. There are three branches of government that must agree to make these things happen. They worked together along with international intelligence.<BR/><BR/>So please stop using the phrase Bush's war.<BR/><BR/>Or from another standpoint let's be more honest and say the Muslims war against us and our response, which was my initial thought. (I'm tired!)<BR/><BR/>You're entitled to your opinions about our standing in the world...but I guess what I have to say is that it's not our concern what you think of us but it is our concern that we live. And we were attacked and this didn't start with us and didn't start in 2001 either. It's a hotbed and has been going on for a long long time. We had no choice but to react. This was only one part of that reaction. <BR/><BR/>Many people here feel that the execution of the war in Iraq was disastrous and I would agree. But as far as our standing, so much of the world said crappy things before, will say it after this and who cares! As long as we are safe, hard decisions must be made. Freedom isn't free.<BR/><BR/>And well this could be an entire other post but I am really exhausted and can't continue on this stretch now. I've said my piece. <BR/><BR/>I respect yours and respectfully disagree with those parts of your comment.A New Yorkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11997572457756451648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742667886912606708.post-14684280033536112392008-07-15T21:58:00.000-04:002008-07-15T21:58:00.000-04:00I obviously missed all that stuff, LOL. I don't r...I obviously missed all that stuff, LOL. I don't really know all the details of the disagreement, but I do remember travelling to Israel in 95 and having 2 American's ask me & my mom if they could have our Canadian flag pins so they could wear them ... lol, read into that what ya will.<BR/><BR/>As for the English/French thing in Canada, it's complicated, much like race issues are in the US. <BR/><BR/>There are certainly lots of Canadians, myself included, who were totally against the war which is why we did not vote to support it nor did we support Bush's war. I have no respect for Bush or his co-horts ... but that doesn't mean I dislike Americans. There is a difference and anyone who can't see that is well, short sighted.<BR/><BR/>As for the current political race, I really don't care who gets in, mostly because I'm Canadian. And I care about as much as who gets into power in Australia or Britain, or wherever ... but I'd hate to see another conservative government again, but that's only because so far, in my personal opinion, it's been disastrous on many levels, one of which is America's profile in the world. That's just a reality. Right or wrong ... most people just don't like him or the way he's handled world affairs.MYMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17679094659957098225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742667886912606708.post-31367764508754063022008-07-15T20:35:00.000-04:002008-07-15T20:35:00.000-04:00Blazing cat fur, I'd LOVE to understand this more....Blazing cat fur, I'd LOVE to understand this more. Would you be willing to be a guest poster on that subject?A New Yorkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11997572457756451648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742667886912606708.post-5126916474862364972008-07-15T18:49:00.000-04:002008-07-15T18:49:00.000-04:00We are in a huge battle for Freedom of Speech up h...We are in a huge battle for Freedom of Speech up here. Bloggers carried the fight until the mainstream press picked it up. We have a very dangerous law called Section 13 (1) in our Human Rights Code which has grants extraordinary powers to these Kangaroo courts. Believe it or not Truth is not a defense under this law. People like Heidi seem all to willing to allow unelected agenda driven bureaucrats to police their thoughts.Blazingcatfurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05260488914265052543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742667886912606708.post-51383814568114629102008-07-15T06:46:00.000-04:002008-07-15T06:46:00.000-04:00Stephanie, Thanks!!!Cat Fur, that is very sad. Goo...Stephanie, Thanks!!!<BR/><BR/>Cat Fur, that is very sad. Good to know you do not share in that entitled attitude. Perhaps you'll be one of the strong ones that change that and make it a better place for all of us! :-) I love that you wanted to make sure another POV was represented!!A New Yorkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11997572457756451648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742667886912606708.post-33303681224716095712008-07-15T06:25:00.001-04:002008-07-15T06:25:00.001-04:00BY the way I am a Canuck;)BY the way I am a Canuck;)Blazingcatfurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05260488914265052543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742667886912606708.post-331713797297641192008-07-15T06:25:00.000-04:002008-07-15T06:25:00.000-04:00Hmmm, the sad reality is that for many Canucks a s...Hmmm, the sad reality is that for many Canucks a smug, stupid, and non-reality based anti-americanism is core to their identity. Please do not think Heidi is representative of all Canadians however. <BR/><BR/>Have a good day.Blazingcatfurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05260488914265052543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742667886912606708.post-64609495611772869642008-07-14T23:29:00.000-04:002008-07-14T23:29:00.000-04:00Very much enjoyed this!Very much enjoyed this!Gucci Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06098520618133302969noreply@blogger.com