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Re: http://themoderatevoice.com/52820/52820/

Doriancito — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:06:38 -0000

Thank you, for your courtesy, JD

Dorian

Re: http://themoderatevoice.com/52820/52820/

Doriancito — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:23:35 -0000

Whether "because of an unknown," or "arrogance" or "political correctness", it is still a "failure in judgment and follow through by many levels of government." Sorry.

Re: http://themoderatevoice.com/52820/52820/

Doriancito — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:11:47 -0000

"but there was an enormous failure in judgment and follow through by many levels of government" resulting in in the deaths of 13 innocent people.

I totally agree, just as "there was an enormous failure in judgment and follow through by many levels of government" during the many months (perhaps years) before 9/11, resulting in the deaths of more than 3,000 innocent people...

Re: If War Breaks Out, Venezuela’s ‘Fifth Columnists’ Will Have to Be Confronted: El Universal, Venezuela

Doriancito — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:29:00 -0000

Coming from a hemisphere where saber rattling is a national passion, let's hope that this is in keeping with that---just saber rattling

Re: We Have Gay and Lesbian Veterans, Too

Doriancito — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:08:32 -0000

"Dorian -- I didn't realize you were a vet as well. Thanks for your service!"

Twenty worthy and rewarding years...

Thank you, roro

Dorian

Re: New York Times: “Homeless on Veterans Day”

Doriancito — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:22:47 -0000

Thanks for pointing this out, DQ.

I read in the article you linked to that "Only 12 percent of [California's] veterans actually collect the benefits they’re due," and

"A report by the National Association of Veteran District Offices ranks California 35th in the nation for securing federal benefits, like disability payments or help with job training and placement"

Not good...

Re: We Have Gay and Lesbian Veterans, Too

Doriancito — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:43:08 -0000

Thanks dr. e. And, of course, please thank your husband, too.

Dorian

Re: We Have Gay and Lesbian Veterans, Too

Doriancito — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:49:13 -0000

"The whole point of Dorian's post, as I understand it, was to point out that thousands of gay and lesbian individuals have served in the military in spite of our government's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" law, and further, that many of those gays and lesbian individuals have made sacrifices for their country, in spite of the fact that some of their own countrymen (and women) do not want them serving."

Thanks for your coments, nicrivera.

My post is intended, this Veterans Day, to thank gay and lesbian veterans for their service to our country, along with other veterans I have recognized and thanked in previous posts.

And, yes, part of my thanks to them is to do my small part in trying to ensure that those young men and women who in the future want to serve their country, and who happen to be homosexual, can do so with dignity and without the shame, humiliation and worse that present "Don't ask, Don't tell" legislation requires them to endure.

If some of our readers object to this, that is their prerogative. (Some are doing such in a rational, dignified manner, some are not. But that's their right, too) As it is my right to continue to espouse what I believe is right.

Thanks again,

Dorian

Re: Independents are a Sleeping Giant

Doriancito — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:31:00 -0000

"That is [the relevance of Independent parties?]the prevailing conventional wisdom that is also often promulgated by the mainstream press, which is, I believe, heavily invested in the maintenance of the dominance of the two party system.

Many people, including Independents, are tired of the partisanship and special interests rife in both of the two major parties."

As a Democrat I am also tired of the partisanship (on both sides), and I would dearly like to believe that such is just "conventional wisdom" promulgated by the mainstream press. However, after almost 200 years of "conventional wisdon," and third party candidates at best (especially at the national level) merely playing a spoiler role, I am not too hopeful about an Independent party gaining much of a serious foothold in the near future.

Re: We Have Gay and Lesbian Veterans, Too

Doriancito — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:35:49 -0000

Roro80:

Thank you for putting faces (albeit names redacted) to the service, sacrifice and heroism of our gay service members.

While some may argue as to whether homosexuality is "acquired' or has genetic links, I don't think anyone can argue that these men and women have as much love for their country and are willing and ready to sacrifice for their country equally to any "straight" person.

Thank you for mentioning them and thanks to them for their service.

Re: We Have Gay and Lesbian Veterans, Too

Doriancito — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:46:02 -0000

"And monkeys like us should look very very strongly at behaviors we agree to normalize via whatever means"

I believe we are talking about human beings who have served their country honorably, many with distinctionand heroically.

Perhaps we can set social anthropology aside for one day and just honor these men and women regardless of their sexual orientation.

Thank you

And I agree, "this thread should be about generically remembering all veterans and veteran's day" and shouldn't be a platform for promoting an anti homosexual agenda.

Re: We Have Gay and Lesbian Veterans, Too

Doriancito — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:36:22 -0000

"Each generation mimics the one before it whether or not they want to cop to it"

Just as so many generations have mimicked the one before them in discriminating, persecuting, hating because of race, color, religion---you name it...

Re: 14 Killed at Fort Hood, Not 13 As Reported. Why?

Doriancito — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:38:36 -0000

You make a good point, dr.e. But, most important, what a caring thought!

Dorian

Re: Lech Walesa: The First Wall to Fall Was in Poland

Doriancito — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:37:20 -0000

"Lech Walesa was a union electrician. In fact leader of the union. Funny how the great changes for good in the world come primarily from working people, not established and entrenched capitalists"

As a matter of fact, FT, Walesa alluded to exactly that "further down" in his interview with Der Spiegel:

When asked: "Last week, former US President George H. W. Bush, ex-Chancellor Helmut Kohl and Gorbachev were in Berlin to discuss the end of the Cold War. Certainly Western pressure was one reason that Gorbachev didn't act to block the East German exodus? "

he answered:

"The politicians always told us that the Cold War stand-off could only change by way of nuclear war. None of them believed that such systemic change was possible. They now express gratitude to the people for having made the changes possible, but at the same time they present themselves as the fathers of German reunification. In truth, they were only accidental fathers of the fall of the Wall -- forced into action by the masses."

Thanks for your comment

Re: Our Veterans: She Almost “Touched the Face of God.”

Doriancito — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:33:40 -0000

I remember you mentioning about your brother and about his reluctance to claim credit or publicity.

True heroes say that they were only doing their duty, or--as you say--"only doing what [they were] trained to do and what [their] instincts told [them.]"

However, that shouldn't keep others from sharing such heroism with others. You should consider writing a Guest Voice piece on your brother.

In the meantime, thank him for his service and heroism.

Dorian

Re: Republicans Disrupt Debate on House Floor

Doriancito — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:37:42 -0000

"No need to impugn ("misrepresentation")
Minor quibble. Impugn does not mean to misrepresent; it means to to challenge as false.

Although English is not my native language, I believe that I know what "impugn" means."

"Impugn" went with "my motives"

The ("misrepresentation)" was a reference to Mr. Smith's post.

Sorry I confused you

Re: Republicans Disrupt Debate on House Floor

Doriancito — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:09:42 -0000

Not necessary, AR

Re: Republicans Disrupt Debate on House Floor

Doriancito — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:08:31 -0000

"I'll excuse this misrepresentation of my views because you likely have not read my posts on this topic on the other thread. In this thread I was specifically referring to acts that were voluntary and not involuntary, sorry if this wasn't clear to you. In the case of incest, that is a voluntary act unless the relationship was unknown, or it was a rape, and I'm not for that being funded by taxpayers either.
"

Mr. Smith:

1. No need to impugn ("misrepresentation") a person's motives because he or she doesn't read alll your sublime comments on other threads.

2. I don't need nor accept your "I'll excuse this...."

3. Notwithstanding your eloquent "Billy Jim Bob was mighty charming after she had 6 beers and changing her mind in the morning." I respectfully but totally disagree with your views on this issue.

Thank you.

Dorian de Wind

Re: Republicans Disrupt Debate on House Floor

Doriancito — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:50:46 -0000

"And you seem to hold the view that the taxpayer should be stuck with the bill for the consequences of a woman's voluntary sexual practices and fund abortion. I don't really have any respect for that view"

Pregnacies due to rape, incest, etc." consequences of a woman's voluntary sexual practices"???

Re: House Passes Health Care Bill But Future Unclear

Doriancito — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:46:54 -0000

Couldn't agree with you more, JS.

It's on to the Senate now

Re: Love Is Free

Doriancito — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:13:59 -0000

"You are absolutely correct."

Wow! What a breakthrough, we agree on something.

(However, post coming in the next few days, when our harmony, I believe, will cease :) Stay tuned)

Re: Texas Politics: The Letters Have It…Again

Doriancito — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:09:00 -0000

We like Austin. It has a nice blend of high-tech, academicia and young student population, government types, a little bit of Western, a little bit of Mexico/Latino, a little bit of "weirdness" ("Keep Austin Weird") and, yes, not as right-wing as the rest of Texas.

Re: Love Is Free

Doriancito — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:28:34 -0000

I honestly believe that there is a heart of gold beneath FT's grouchy demeanor, and that he is just auditioning for a role in this Christmas' Bah Humbug play.

Re: Texas Politics: The Letters Have It…Again

Doriancito — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:24:25 -0000

Tidbits:

We don't have a Peyton Place in Texas, but we certainly have a Lolita, and a Camelot, and Twitty.

Of course we also have Cut and Shoot, Gun Barrel City, Bangs, Rankin

And Muleshoe, Skidmore, Study Butte, Needmore, Notrees, Dripping Springs (I lived there, lovely town), Oatmeal, Chocolate Bayou and Smiley

Let's not forget Bagdad, Egypt, China something, Paris, Turkey and of course Bushland.

Re: Love Is Free

Doriancito — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:48:13 -0000

And thank God for F.T.