tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-342692190188505824.post4462059985408063314..comments2023-08-19T07:41:24.973-07:00Comments on Darlene's Hodgepodge: War and PeaceDarlenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18373134676852496647noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-342692190188505824.post-1800925497078917212010-12-22T20:30:31.249-07:002010-12-22T20:30:31.249-07:00It is sad that in this day and age "the word&...It is sad that in this day and age "the word" is being taken out of most things and the leaders are most apt or prompted to ignore it. I so agree that these wars are for profit only, and now since seeing things being made in Viet Nam, I am of the mind that some wars are started so the profit makers can tame the country enough to put our factories there. Great post and you make some really good points.Peabeahttp://peabea.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-342692190188505824.post-5371551982820565722010-12-18T11:21:45.940-07:002010-12-18T11:21:45.940-07:00*Janinsanfran - It is so sad to see these beautif...*Janinsanfran - It is so sad to see these beautiful young men and woman go to a war that can't be won. I hope the Vets For Peace can make their voices heard in the Halls of Congess.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18373134676852496647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-342692190188505824.post-54519947964230826012010-12-18T11:19:37.749-07:002010-12-18T11:19:37.749-07:00This is a poignant and purposeful post, (sorry the...This is a poignant and purposeful post, (sorry the alliteration was a mistake!) Sometimes I despair of the ways we all fall out in the world. This is a time to think about peace and to try to share the message. ThanksFredahttp://www.freda.org.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-342692190188505824.post-15037338933445482502010-12-18T11:19:25.672-07:002010-12-18T11:19:25.672-07:00This is a poignant and purposeful post, (sorry the...This is a poignant and purposeful post, (sorry the alliteration was a mistake!) Sometimes I despair of the ways we all fall out in the world. This is a time to think about peace and to try to share the message. ThanksFredahttp://www.freda.org.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-342692190188505824.post-1153417621585602142010-12-17T17:39:23.115-07:002010-12-17T17:39:23.115-07:00I'm with you, as you know. Yesterday I photogr...I'm with you, as you know. Yesterday I photographed a <a href="http://happening-here.blogspot.com/2010/12/vets-offer-themselves-for-arrest-in-war.html" rel="nofollow">Vets for Peace</a> antiwar action and it made me terribly sad -- and so glad they keep trying to be heard.janinsanfranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07548452260456734928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-342692190188505824.post-71461568462064380872010-12-15T16:11:44.737-07:002010-12-15T16:11:44.737-07:00*Rain - My point, exactly.
*One Woman's Journ...*Rain - My point, exactly.<br /><br />*One Woman's Journey - We have come a long way since we started blogging, haven't we? Have a joyous Christmas.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18373134676852496647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-342692190188505824.post-55435768964605117112010-12-15T14:05:02.754-07:002010-12-15T14:05:02.754-07:00Darlene, thinking of you. I remember you were one...Darlene, thinking of you. I remember you were one of the first that welcomed me to the blogging world about 2 years ago.<br />From a sincere heart - Wishing you and yours peace, happiness and health.One Woman's Journey - a journal being written from Woodhaven - her cottage in the woods.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12548226150115102345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-342692190188505824.post-5999718786154607002010-12-15T12:30:02.622-07:002010-12-15T12:30:02.622-07:00The problem is some profit from war. And profit is...The problem is some profit from war. And profit is the god of too many in this country no matter what they give lip service to :(Rain Trueaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07994628226501093880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-342692190188505824.post-23772642335528947822010-12-15T07:25:08.357-07:002010-12-15T07:25:08.357-07:00*Looking to the Stars - I agree that if a leader t...*Looking to the Stars - I agree that if a leader takes a country to war, he should be in the front lines. There would be fewer wars, for sure if that happened.<br /><br />Yes, I will be seeing my kids. Hooray!<br /><br />Xtreme English - Thank you for your very nice words.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18373134676852496647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-342692190188505824.post-35013734580912899592010-12-14T21:12:43.669-07:002010-12-14T21:12:43.669-07:00Yes...Following your example, we should keep peace...Yes...Following your example, we should keep peace in our sights always. Thanks for leading the way so often, Darlene! May the peace of this season shine in your heart, mind, and life....xoXtreme Englishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07536661018563937509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-342692190188505824.post-70848590239218823482010-12-14T14:46:46.455-07:002010-12-14T14:46:46.455-07:00Amen! Very well put. I think leaders who want war ...Amen! Very well put. I think leaders who want war should be the ones to fight, not the people of their country.<br /><br />Thank you for all your emails & the email christmas card. It was Beautiful!!!!!<br /><br />You have a wonderful Christmas, are you going to see your kids? We are going to be home. My in laws celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on the 29th, they are taking a vacation to Santa Fe, NM so we will not see them this year.<br /><br />take care :)Looking to the Starshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13211255507065858940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-342692190188505824.post-82527669675845074732010-12-14T09:23:20.626-07:002010-12-14T09:23:20.626-07:00*Kay Dennison - I am sure you know that I am pragm...*Kay Dennison - I am sure you know that I am pragmatic and I can only hope for peace, but I share your skepticism.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18373134676852496647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-342692190188505824.post-55721585052202081792010-12-13T11:04:47.609-07:002010-12-13T11:04:47.609-07:00I think you make a great case here. I came of age ...I think you make a great case here. I came of age in the VietNam era and saw what it did to many of our guys. It's happening again!!! <br /><br />I agree with your good wishes but am enough of a skeptic think that peace isn't going to happen any tome soon!!!!Kay Dennisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02646717192332313215noreply@blogger.com