tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post547930463287854002..comments2024-03-26T17:55:50.539-04:00Comments on Cranky old man: Politics and Social Mediajoehhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08520161706680568508noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-83340588820796442202017-03-21T18:41:46.076-04:002017-03-21T18:41:46.076-04:00I've unfollowed a number of people and unfrien...I've unfollowed a number of people and unfriended a few particularly mean spirited ones. I don't talk politics on FB. <br />I also don't blog about hot-button topics. I figure I won't be changing anyone's mind anytime soon so why waste my breath?Rick Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01005727239466916086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-59522414855239169182017-03-19T21:45:37.573-04:002017-03-19T21:45:37.573-04:00As I was reading, I kept wondering when the "...As I was reading, I kept wondering when the "April Fools" would be screamed, but then I said, "It's not April yet." I hope you won't feel constricted. After all, it's your blog, your fb, etc. But... things have become so volatile, that maybe more of us should give up our selfish needs to express ourselves to our family and friends who we oppose, and scream at the TV news instead during our private time. We all want to be RIGHT, is what I think it boils down to, and most of us aren't absolutely sure that we are.Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08180243708565855383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-9847618382773935402017-03-19T07:09:25.373-04:002017-03-19T07:09:25.373-04:00Lol!Lol!Bijouxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05788630004051883635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-86350218821885711472017-03-19T01:26:55.894-04:002017-03-19T01:26:55.894-04:00I learned years ago not to comment on someone'...I learned years ago not to comment on someone's post when their faith was different than mine and what I said caused them to kick me off their blog and not let me post comments to it. I've become more gentler over the years with political and religious posts though sometimes (usually wine is involved) I'll state an opinion that goes against my resolve to not get too involved politically or religiously. As an aside, I just don't get Twitter. I know the concept of it, but it something I have not time to do or desire to pursue.<br /><br />bettybettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06323135450742337670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-16117485086158998902017-03-18T21:08:20.286-04:002017-03-18T21:08:20.286-04:00I think it can be done...I've followed a few s...I think it can be done...I've followed a few spirited discussions on Facebook. But it's a difficult line to walk, and you are right - without the tone and facial expressions that often soften a statement, what is said is often interpreted differently than what was meant.<br /><br />I've only unfollowed one person on Facebook, because what he posted and shared was clearly fake news ("Sandy Hook never happened"). I don't know how someone would know you unfollowed him/her.<br /><br />I'm tempted to start a Twitter account...just for the fun of it. I need someone to explain to me how it all works.Pixel Peeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17553862902461169270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-12112594836523567252017-03-18T20:22:05.318-04:002017-03-18T20:22:05.318-04:00The only way to have such a discussion online is w...The only way to have such a discussion online is with the ground rules set that everyone will ask for clarification instead of assuming something rude is intended.messymimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10649529601786689712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-67060796128851585762017-03-18T15:35:23.942-04:002017-03-18T15:35:23.942-04:00I generally avoid politics on my blog although it ...I generally avoid politics on my blog although it does come up when I comment on others. I don't know if that's right or wrong but it's what I do and I'm sticking to it. Sorry about your problems with friends and family in cyberspace. Maybe they, too, will come around some day.Catalysthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03804837416104556928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-72839322055368493782017-03-18T15:30:03.225-04:002017-03-18T15:30:03.225-04:00Hmmm...I think you just snuck in a political comme...Hmmm...I think you just snuck in a political comment. I'll have to ask you to go to the naughty place for five minutes.joehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08520161706680568508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-72962743383483193622017-03-18T15:28:30.794-04:002017-03-18T15:28:30.794-04:00Interesting.Interesting.joehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08520161706680568508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-82700537103048584432017-03-18T14:37:05.120-04:002017-03-18T14:37:05.120-04:00That's why I delete your name when I send anti...That's why I delete your name when I send anti-Trump cartoons & jokes to my Duckies!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-45245070359196523132017-03-18T13:28:51.479-04:002017-03-18T13:28:51.479-04:00I do try to avoid that trap. No one has ever chang...I do try to avoid that trap. No one has ever changed my mind nor visa versa. Besides, there are so many other facets I can like about a person who leans another direction--why poke a normally lovely bear?Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-48542259819559098222017-03-18T13:26:24.705-04:002017-03-18T13:26:24.705-04:00Yes, it would be possible for you to have a produc...Yes, it would be possible for you to have a productive discussion with an Oregon artist. I try to stay away from politics because it's so divisive. We've become so polarized that we are no longer listening to each other, hiding behind our own set of facts. Conservatives aren't always wrong and Liberals aren't always right. We're doomed as a country if we can't come together and compromise on what's best for everyone, not just a few. My biggest problem with Trump is that he's doing everything he can to keep us apart. He didn't win the majority yet he acts like he won a mandate in a landslide. This isn't leadership.stephen Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659054447637207734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-56006777968447776772017-03-18T12:10:04.415-04:002017-03-18T12:10:04.415-04:00Well at least you weren't called a racist, or ...Well at least you weren't called a racist, or the litany of other adjectives that are tossed around constantly. That's a plus. You're right though, you can't talk about politics. I still do from time to time, but I try not to. <br /><br />Have a fabulous day, Joe. ☺Sandeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06785788498697004273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-36109990438576629432017-03-18T11:12:14.735-04:002017-03-18T11:12:14.735-04:00I recently started facebook again; I had an initia...I recently started facebook again; I had an initial go at it some years ago for a month and quit. <br />The only real use I've found for it is getting pictures of the kids and grands that otherwise they'd forget to email me. <br />Other than that, pretty much everybody says the same things, just different ways. <br />Gotta go kiss a fish,<br />Cheers. Should Fish Morehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13038376492887695725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-25156467930343986152017-03-18T10:54:20.006-04:002017-03-18T10:54:20.006-04:00If we all leaned on the same side, the boat would ...If we all leaned on the same side, the boat would capsize.joehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08520161706680568508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-12008913997874872552017-03-18T10:44:51.601-04:002017-03-18T10:44:51.601-04:00I'm fine with anyone (aside from my nearest an...I'm fine with anyone (aside from my nearest and dearest- family and close friends) unfollowing me. I generally don't generate posts aside from my innocuous photos - either on FB or on the blog but I certainly do "like" a lot of them and will comment from time to time. <br /><br />I know that you and I lean in different directions. That doesn't change the fact that I enjoy what you have to say, particularly when accompanied by your fine sense of humour.. which is almost always.Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-84703911997324124332017-03-18T09:54:58.953-04:002017-03-18T09:54:58.953-04:00I'm going to picture you making that dig towar...I'm going to picture you making that dig toward those leaning right, with a respectful smile and accept it as a little friendly sarcasm, and not looking to start a fight. It actually helps make the point.joehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08520161706680568508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-10585479165853790592017-03-18T09:49:50.381-04:002017-03-18T09:49:50.381-04:00I just deactivated my Facebook. It just was not s...I just deactivated my Facebook. It just was not seeming worth the aggravation. Also, my account kept getting hacked. Perhaps I keep my laptop too close to the microwave. (Sorry, I can't help myself sometimes.)Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00692441479616299920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-25508280596211924152017-03-18T09:16:37.394-04:002017-03-18T09:16:37.394-04:00People are respectful on this blog, the few semi-n...People are respectful on this blog, the few semi-nasty comments I do get are almost always comments to an opinion post which is kind of asking for it.<br /><br />I'm not looking for an apology from anyone, actually I mean to offer one myself.joehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08520161706680568508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-88864270242410858932017-03-18T09:10:02.147-04:002017-03-18T09:10:02.147-04:00I think that's probably a wise decision. I kn...I think that's probably a wise decision. I know I sometimes make comments 'tongue in cheek' forgetting that there is no visual to accompany my words. If , in the comments I have left you, I have offended or insulted please know that was never my intent and I apologize if I have done so. only slightly confusedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08165115156889904978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-36260886602139439592017-03-18T07:34:31.619-04:002017-03-18T07:34:31.619-04:00I follow that policy as well, but I'd like to ...I follow that policy as well, but I'd like to know how in the world someone knows when you unfollow them on fb?<br /><br />The intolerance for anyone else's opinion but your own in today's society is alarming.Bijouxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05788630004051883635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-60002431200344653702017-03-18T07:26:40.242-04:002017-03-18T07:26:40.242-04:00Hi Cranky Man,
Yes - agree. I must stop talking p...Hi Cranky Man,<br /><br />Yes - agree. I must stop talking politics too. I'm trying to be positive and politics brings out the worst in me. I tend to ignore Facebook and Twitter these days as well - which is a good thing.<br /><br />:o)<br /><br />Cheers<br /><br />PMPlastic Mancunianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01864213919913476168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-65104178906806569992017-03-18T05:15:09.744-04:002017-03-18T05:15:09.744-04:00I usually don't do politics for that reason. I...I usually don't do politics for that reason. It is too easy to upset people or get involved in lengthy arguments. As for Facebook, I never trust that one. I came off it a long time ago when I discovered that un-friending just upset people more. Nothing is secret or sacred on there so I prefer to leave it alone.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-68524111909945594332017-03-18T01:48:42.376-04:002017-03-18T01:48:42.376-04:00I don't care to dip into that can of worms. I&...I don't care to dip into that can of worms. I'll usually read but not comment when I get a whiff of something political.Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13025832536749983018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-49225253621430777732017-03-17T23:37:08.107-04:002017-03-17T23:37:08.107-04:00I try to stay away from it but I fail miserably. I...I try to stay away from it but I fail miserably. I agree with the inflection of voice. It makes a huge difference.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com