tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3368504086012529655.post3609611484926583808..comments2024-03-27T11:00:55.885-06:00Comments on Keith's Odyssey to Planet Fitness: No workout stuff segued into a rantKeithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09364395150014197905noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3368504086012529655.post-12854451119021242882012-01-21T18:22:20.008-07:002012-01-21T18:22:20.008-07:00There's a joke about 'thinking' Americ...There's a joke about 'thinking' Americans. When Adlai Stephenson was running for president in the 50's, one supporter shouted out " Every thinking American is with you!” And Stevenson said “Yes, but I need a majority.”<br /><br />Another thing Stephenson said that seems so appros now <br />"When the tumult and the shouting die, when the bands are gone and the lights are dimmed, there is the stark reality of responsibility in an hour of history haunted with those gaunt, grim specters of strife, dissension, and materialism at home, and ruthless, inscrutable, and hostile power abroad. The ordeal of the twentieth century – the bloodiest, most turbulent age of the Christian era – is far from over. Sacrifice, patience, understanding, and implacable purpose may be our lot for years to come. ... Let's talk sense to the American people! Let’s tell them the truth, that there are no gains without pains, that we are now on the eve of great decisions."Keith Cartmellhttp://keithsodyssey.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3368504086012529655.post-32247727177555624972012-01-21T16:37:48.636-07:002012-01-21T16:37:48.636-07:00Hi KK this is Linda - people who are frightened ca...Hi KK this is Linda - people who are frightened can make mistakes, sometimes fatal ones. I seriously wish that 'the ones in charge' for both of our countries will stop trying to pretend all is well by pointing to anything else they can come up with & saying 'look over here'. I hold faith in a few things. First, if everything does come tumbling down (Canada's largest trading partner is still America - so if your economy dies ours isn't likely to keep on going) at least the right to bear arms means you can protect yourselves somewhat. Second, both our countries can build again, though it won't be easy. Meanwhile I'm hoping we will somehow fumble our way past all this crisis & come up with a way that will work for everyone, not just the favored few. Good luck to us all!Keith Cartmellhttp://keithsodyssey.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3368504086012529655.post-35322807189602960612012-01-21T08:01:04.840-07:002012-01-21T08:01:04.840-07:00Well said, my friend. And don't worry, those o...Well said, my friend. And don't worry, those of us "thinking" Americans agree whole heartedly with what you have delineated here. The state of our union is embarrassing and I worry constantly about my own financial ruin that could happen at anytime given another large scale financial collapse caused by corrupt shareholders, politicians and other filthy and morally corrupt power holders as a result of unregulated Capitalism. And don't even get me started on the moral platform of the right. Religion and birth control should not be the most pressing concerns of this nation right now. Or ever. Stand your ground, Canada, don't let us take you down with us! I'll need a place to come and stay when the looting and rioting starts...KKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3368504086012529655.post-8910740175704808122012-01-21T07:52:08.204-07:002012-01-21T07:52:08.204-07:00I like beach pictures any time, but during our win...I like beach pictures any time, but during our winter is best. There doesn't even have to be girls in bikinis in the photo, though that's nice too. But just a nice sandy beach, with waves rolling in, the sun shining - I can almost smell the salt air. And yes.Keith Cartmellhttp://keithsodyssey.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3368504086012529655.post-78759734575412864452012-01-20T23:05:24.307-07:002012-01-20T23:05:24.307-07:00I'm so GD afraid for this GD country that most...I'm so GD afraid for this GD country that most days I just almost can't satand it. I mean my kids will have to grow old in this country with all these bat-shit crazy people. It's truly frightening.<br /><br />I do hope I'm one of those "wonderful" Americans...or at least the one who posts photos of the beach in January, but it's for your entertainment, and not to torture you... I promise!!Aka Alicenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3368504086012529655.post-44560271004288312712012-01-20T18:25:02.045-07:002012-01-20T18:25:02.045-07:00I admit I'm a bit daunted by the idea of watch...I admit I'm a bit daunted by the idea of watching the whole thing, plus the extras. But then, I'm going to be on my bike lots over the next several months...<br />When they first announced it, I laughed. I remembered the first version as being unbelievably cheesy, and according to my rules the sequel should had been worse. Then I kept hearing these great reviews. Then one day, mode season 3 I think, I read an article that explained why they thought it was the best thing on television just then. Even granted my low expectations about TV in general, I was interested enough to rent a DVD. I was hooked, and not just because of that red dress. <br /><br />I think what I like most is the strong story lines, with no easy endings. Gender neutrality, that women could be warriors and not be thought unusual.Keith Cartmellhttp://keithsodyssey.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3368504086012529655.post-3955545923923125132012-01-20T01:56:02.602-07:002012-01-20T01:56:02.602-07:00We <3 Battlestar Galatica, makes me want to wat...We <3 Battlestar Galatica, makes me want to watch it all over again!Lala Mamahttp://themamaruns.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com