Posted on 09/14/2005 10:39:29 PM PDT by publana
"Goodbye, farewell and amen"
Life's changes are always such that you never expect them, and they take a minute or three to get used to when they occur.
My life is taking a turn now that is forcing me to give up writing Ramblings' Journal.
I've accepted a new position that will preclude me from continuing my writings here. So I'm pulling the plug on R/J in order to focus on the new opportunity that has been placed before me.
Contrary to the opinions of others, I'm not running for office (I don't have the patience), nor am I joining a monastary. But I am turning the page on this chapter of my life, and moving forward. I'm very thankful for the friendships I've developed as a result of the blog, and I'm still going to be around -- you never know when an e-mail from me or a note in your comments section will show up to jab you or give you a thumbs up.
I want to say a special thank you to my Conservative Brotherhood bretheren, and encourage you to take a look at their blogs -- they are each fantastic writers in their own right. Their views are varied and they are each outspoken in their own ways. Their work is beginning to show up elsewhere, which makes me both happy and proud to know them.
The other blogs I've participated in -- Blogcritics and The Dead Pool -- are both worth your time and your thoughts. (Laurence, I'm still in the pool, even though I don't have a bunch of points. And Eric, I'm sorry that I hadn't had the opportunity to do more critiques in the past.)
A huge thank you to the Mu.nu community -- they've been incredibly supportive and fantastic. Pixy, you're the best.
I know I'm forgetting folks, and I apologize to you in advance.
I've asked Pixy to pull the plug next weekend.
Life's changes happen all the time, and for reasons known and unknown. All I can do is to step out on the path that God has lain for me, and know that He is at my side during my journey. I'm also happy to have my wife and my kids with me - they help keep me grounded. After twenty years (it'll be twenty years in a week and a half) of wedded bliss, I'm certainly happy.
Thanks again to everyone. God bless you all, and I'm sure we'll see each other 'round the 'net.
'Bye.
Very well said. The Terri Schiavo case brought out the worst accusations and innuendo. Some of the people who were suspended then are back in action now.
I asked a specific question. Who would you people like to ban? How would that make it any different than the university speech codes?
Yes, armymarinemom, it is sickening. That's exactly how I feel... sick. :/
You and I both know this place is loaded with Holier Than Thou race baiting "real true" conservatives who spend their time telling us just how wrong we are about everything just to make their little Grinch hearts feel relevant.
They're the ugly face of conservatism.
You may be right....the saving grace is at least I am not an idiot like you.
But let's be clear on this point: it's possile to care about securing our borders without being a racist.
Sadly, the race card is cheerfully played by BOTH sides on this board.
Recent events have brought to light some harsh truths. If some people can't stomcach it, then that is their problem.
is as pious a statement as I've seen on FR in a long time.
Whatever truths may come to light, they certainly are NOT going to be devulged by the likes of you.
What I can't stomach is racist. If I struck a nerve, so be it.
You didn't ask any specific question. Your post sounded quite rhetorical, esp. with that 'harsh truths' comment at the end. Maybe you weren't around to see what some folks version of 'harsh truths' were. Also, before commenting maybe you ought to read the thread that prompted the departure of Mike and Rod in the first place.
Am I a fascist too? How many shallow slogans are on the back of your car?
basically
What do you define as a racist?
People who throw around statements like you posted on this thread tonight, with such determination that you MUST be right.
FR isn't the same. Hasn't been since the Terri Schiavo situation imho.
A hint? It's more like a Mack truck........LOL.
I'm afraid somebody has let our "crazy uncles and aunts" out of the closet.
"What do you define as a racist?"
Who was it that said "I know one when I see one"?
Between the border, Schiavo, and Katrina, we're becoming Whack Central.
Dittos.
It is also possible to see another side to the Katrina aftermath and not be racist. We (taxpayers) are about to spend 200 billion bucks on relief. At least 25% of that money is going to be spent on re-building NO and it will still be below sea level. There needs to be some very hard questions asked and if they are not then we are just going to have to do it all over again at some future date.
Add Intelligent Design and you have a perfect storm.
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