tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9361564.post1996330561708401939..comments2024-03-27T01:27:21.576-08:00Comments on The Immoral Minority: Something about this picture....Gryphenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02356503547155430235noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9361564.post-32881731725020711892011-11-13T12:39:42.364-09:002011-11-13T12:39:42.364-09:00The look on the President's face is so emotion...The look on the President's face is so emotionally moving :,) It really symbolizes the shock and sadness that comes from an event like this. I'm appalled and ashamed that this extreme violent act will be overshadowed by the right's indignation at being blamed. I fear they'll do their best to make sure history does not remember this tragedy.<br />Despite the tragedy, however, Gabby Giffords' story is without a doubt one of the most inspirational I've heard.Marzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05892483325188515450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9361564.post-25898425735100236572011-11-12T16:51:52.844-09:002011-11-12T16:51:52.844-09:00We see you Phil @9:44pm....SHOO...go back to your ...We see you Phil @9:44pm....SHOO...go back to your dead blog with your hatred....this isn't about YOU...you jealous old fart.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9361564.post-38001114322536507872011-11-12T13:31:41.412-09:002011-11-12T13:31:41.412-09:00You are right about not feeding the trolls because...You are right about not feeding the trolls because i just caught using a Huff-po link caring lies that can be easily debunked.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9361564.post-68326809689249888262011-11-12T12:06:10.634-09:002011-11-12T12:06:10.634-09:00After reading other articles, it appears that the ...After reading other articles, it appears that the police were in riot gear, not the protestors. I hope this won't happen in Portland. The mayor gave plenty of warning to clear the Portland camp, but the group in Berkeley knew from the beginning what the rules were.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9361564.post-29889274687273123932011-11-12T10:01:35.750-09:002011-11-12T10:01:35.750-09:00Our President is a man filled with love.Our President is a man filled with love.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13993085430661624167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9361564.post-65728871554826701852011-11-12T09:44:28.457-09:002011-11-12T09:44:28.457-09:00Very touching photo.
If only President Obama felt...Very touching photo.<br /><br />If only President Obama felt the same way about the elderly disabled people whose benefits he agrees with Congress on slashing: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/11/10/workers-comp-benefits-cut_n_1085185.html<br /><br />If only President Obama felt the same way about the elderly who are on Medicare and Social Security instead of putting the programs that so many vulnerable people rely on for survival "on the table."<br /><br />THAT'S how I feel about, Gryphen. President Obama's compassion is very selective - IF it's even genuine, considering all the American citizens that he uses for props in his speech but who his policies don't offer any REAL relief to.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9361564.post-48038438434793270522011-11-12T08:20:22.014-09:002011-11-12T08:20:22.014-09:00I haven't read any comments yet, but I will.
...I haven't read any comments yet, but I will.<br /><br />I think this photo is very powerful! It shows the deep respect that Our Wonderful President has for all people!<br />President Obama is the REAL DEAL. Even if he were not President, I would still adore President Obama and his Beautiful Family.<br />He is just so kind...mary bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14939648953352491256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9361564.post-88702369406230128552011-11-12T08:20:21.422-09:002011-11-12T08:20:21.422-09:00I haven't read any comments yet, but I will.
...I haven't read any comments yet, but I will.<br /><br />I think this photo is very powerful! It shows the deep respect that Our Wonderful President has for all people!<br />President Obama is the REAL DEAL. Even if he were not President, I would still adore President Obama and his Beautiful Family.<br />He is just so kind...mary bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14939648953352491256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9361564.post-79311077625912278972011-11-12T07:40:17.343-09:002011-11-12T07:40:17.343-09:00Thank you Jesse, for posting the picture of Presid...Thank you Jesse, for posting the picture of President Obama and Gabby, and for also acknowledging me. <br /><br />The image is such a powerful one. I had the same visceral experience seeing it. It was like it leapt off the page with it's message of love. Just pure Love in the cosmic sense, that transcends all else and leaves us with a moment between two human beings, one fragile and compromised, one healthy and powerful, and yet deeply humbled by what he is witnessing. <br /><br />There is no doubt in my mind that he is praying, he is calling upon all that IS and all that CAN BE to bring Gabby through this ordeal, to mend her, heal her, allow her to thrive again. <br /><br />That he is touching her pulse is what is most poignant for me. The very place of life's pulse, the recognition of something we all share as long as it beats. <br /><br />I truly believe that Barack Obama is a Light Being. One who is imbued with something divine and glorious that goes beyond any organized idea or belief. He is the real thing and it's what has always, from the first moment he came into my consciousness, made me trust him. The gentle power this man has is profound.<br /><br />LoriahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9361564.post-68961204028434874762011-11-12T07:39:58.448-09:002011-11-12T07:39:58.448-09:00President Obama is definitely praying for her, and...President Obama is definitely praying for her, and his prayers were heard and answered.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9361564.post-17858050294052383772011-11-12T06:17:23.516-09:002011-11-12T06:17:23.516-09:00This picture is the personification of what hate i...This picture is the personification of what hate is capable of.<br /><br />This is the image of what crosshairs on a congressional district map can do.<br /><br />This is the hate that the Republicans sell, but refuse to take ownership of.<br /><br />This woman was TARGETED. Literally!! Yet, it is chocked up to a 'rogue' gunman.<br /><br />People died. Gabby almost died. Where is the liability in this? Where is the ownership of the person who put crosshairs on Giffords Congressional district??? Where is the humanity for this woman by the Right????<br />They ignore this story because they don't want to take ownership of the hate they used to cause it. Sarah Palin literally TARGETED this woman with her evil crosshairs map. <br />The hate and evil that oozes out of Palin makes me want to fight even harder for what is good.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9361564.post-71412565886430064612011-11-12T04:30:48.820-09:002011-11-12T04:30:48.820-09:00Anon: 12:52. Please, why disrupt this thread with...Anon: 12:52. Please, why disrupt this thread with that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9361564.post-63485827553596495582011-11-12T04:15:43.096-09:002011-11-12T04:15:43.096-09:00The man just oozes calm and peace. What a difficul...The man just oozes calm and peace. What a difficult moment that must had have been for him knowing full well that the country is divided by those who hate him and call for his death and those who support him vs. some of us that believe that America is so much better than hate filled rhetoric. Love is the answer.<br /><br />What a heavy load this man carries. And what dignity and compassion he carries out his duties with. I don't always agree with his policies but I do know that he has our back, all Americans.<br /><br />I am not a religious person,more of a spiritual being having a human experience but I pray for his safety all the time. Never has a president been so targeted for death. And that is what makes this picture so much more powerful. <br /><br /><br />Sarah, if you are reading this, know full well that you are damned for all eternity. Spreading hate and putting up rifle sights do have consequences.Annie Oakleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07030397608832562573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9361564.post-78724887516296799112011-11-12T03:31:47.463-09:002011-11-12T03:31:47.463-09:00This is a true human being does when an affront li...This is a true human being does when an affront like this takes place. One who calls up faith in a moment of horror, hoping, praying that person can be spared.<br />Hope, change! Yes, we hope for a better America and change, Yes, being kinder to those in need.<br /><br />On this same day, Mrs. Palin-she is not Gov. anymore, is airing her Blood libel, lookie me I am a victim bullshit. To not privately call the Giffords and wish them good outcome and recovery to Gabby's health-very unChrist like. She is pure evil.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9361564.post-15685981753546913172011-11-11T19:58:21.989-09:002011-11-11T19:58:21.989-09:00One word...
Hope
(And, yes, it made me cry too....One word...<br /><br />Hope<br /><br /><br />(And, yes, it made me cry too.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9361564.post-23879273972301216532011-11-11T19:49:58.506-09:002011-11-11T19:49:58.506-09:00Criticism of comments about the quitter tea party ...Criticism of comments about the quitter tea party queen at 3:21 I was responding to 12:52 who wrote in praise of a Sarah tweet. you twit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9361564.post-43925565695232200512011-11-11T18:30:58.564-09:002011-11-11T18:30:58.564-09:00I was haunted by this image as well, went back to ...I was haunted by this image as well, went back to look at it a few times and was in awe that this particular moment was captured. There are times when there are no words that can adequately describe what I am feeling, and this is one of those times. There is something deeply sacred, private, human, and profound about it. <br /><br />I've been on both sides of this photo, and the power of touch is a bridge between the souls that gives both people strength. Not knowing what the future holds leaves the caregiver feeling helpless but hopeful. <br /><br />On a brighter note, she and her amazing husband are on the cover of People Magazine, her resilliance and strength are evident in her smile. I can't wait to devour her book and learn more of this walking miracle and how she's progressing. <br /><br />Thank You, Gryphen. This post is one of your best.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9361564.post-65136445254349555592011-11-11T18:01:22.814-09:002011-11-11T18:01:22.814-09:00To me his look says:
How Could This Happen?
We (...To me his look says:<br /><br />How Could This Happen?<br /><br />We (American's) have lost our compass.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9361564.post-55468821400248704902011-11-11T17:16:04.382-09:002011-11-11T17:16:04.382-09:00Compassion.
And "stillness" . . . which...Compassion.<br /><br />And "stillness" . . . which silences all the noise; particularly that which arises from the bred hatred of the noisy minority which caused this tragedy.<br /><br />Thank God for grace & mercy.<br /><br />+++Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9361564.post-51146268786052225512011-11-11T16:54:31.998-09:002011-11-11T16:54:31.998-09:00Oh god, that photo is devastating. Bless Gabby and...Oh god, that photo is devastating. Bless Gabby and bless Barack, two great ones for the ages.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9361564.post-54603720943119151932011-11-11T16:34:09.310-09:002011-11-11T16:34:09.310-09:00@ 12:52pm....YOU LIE...that is NOT a Tweet from th...@ 12:52pm....YOU LIE...that is NOT a Tweet from that TWIT...here is her Twitter address for those who know how to fact check....Her last tweet is for the Vets....<br /><br />https://twitter.com/#!/SarahPalinUSA/statuses/135037792593002497Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9361564.post-24876089003493218072011-11-11T16:27:57.687-09:002011-11-11T16:27:57.687-09:00I tried to make this comment earlier, but I am not...I tried to make this comment earlier, but I am not sure it made it through.<br /><br />I think this picture transcends words, however what I see is a man who is praying or calling forth healing energy, thoughts for the young woman in the bed whose arm he tenderly holds. The fact that he is the President of the United States and she is a member of Congress is irrelevant. This is about touch, and about presence .. in the moment. What is wonderful for us is that we know that there is a happy ending after this happened. And I am sure, as sure as I am about my name and my being, that this action and that of others who prayed, and touched and who were there for her helped her be where she is today .. smiling and loving life. This is truly an awesome photo and I thank you for sharing it with us!Daisydemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12200326126723025278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9361564.post-82610036834064812952011-11-11T16:20:29.549-09:002011-11-11T16:20:29.549-09:00To feel the import of this picture, let your mine ...To feel the import of this picture, let your mine envision one of the nine Rethuglikan Muppets vying for his job, or worse, McConnell or Boehner aside Gabby's bed.<br />If that doesn't turn your stomach,<br />nothing will.johnie2xsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9361564.post-79677764449295485792011-11-11T16:17:14.664-09:002011-11-11T16:17:14.664-09:00This picture reminds us that the human spirit also...This picture reminds us that the human spirit also contains kindness, gentleness, and caring. Something we see so little of in our lives these days.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9361564.post-51720648607535947772011-11-11T16:07:17.270-09:002011-11-11T16:07:17.270-09:00I tried to make this comment earlier, but I am not...I tried to make this comment earlier, but I am not sure it made it through.<br /><br />I think this picture transcends words, however what I see is a man who is praying or calling forth healing energy, thoughts for the young woman in the bed whose arm he tenderly holds. The fact that he is the President of the United States and she is a member of Congress is irrelevant. This is about touch, and about presence .. in the moment. What is wonderful for us is that we know that there is a happy ending after this happened. And I am sure, as sure as I am about my name and my being, that this action and that of others who prayed, and touched and who were there for her helped her be where she is today .. smiling and loving life. This is truly an awesome photo and I thank you for sharing it with us!Daisydemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12200326126723025278noreply@blogger.com