Happy Memorial Day to all that have served our country to keep us free!
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But, don’t leave home without us’ credit cards.quote:Originally posted by Serenity:
Happy Memorial Day to all that have served our country to keep us free!
Of course, the “us” doesn’t mean Aussies and Brits, nor Canadians, nor Native Indians, nor slaves, nor ...
But, I’m always happy to get a paid holiday.
I am happy you are not a slave. We don't have slaves in the US and have not had for many, many years. Some countries certainly enslave their people.....Indian, well, that is not so bad today. I happen to know and am a friend of some well educated Native Americans. I would never put their people down. Many people spend a lot of time proving their Indian heritage. As for the paid holiday...hmmm , guess you have to have a job first, right?
You must not have had children.quote:Originally posted by Serenity:
We don't have slaves in the US and have not had for many, many years.
Well, I guess “not so bad today” is something to be proud of. Yep, “My country’s not so bad today. I’ve seen worse.”quote:Originally posted by Serenity:
Indian, well, that is not so bad today.
I had a feeling you’d say something. Unlike some, I try to avoid being capricious with my choice of words, and statements (there’s the second hint – should I leave bread crumbs?). What do you think, I’m just living on Mumsie’s billions (more hints?)? [throw in a big grin and a winky]quote:Originally posted by Serenity:
As for the paid holiday...hmmm , guess you have to have a job first, right?
I have no idea how you live or care! Why should I?
Yes, I have four children and have raised a couple of grands and am raising a great. I do not enslave them!! Nor, do they enslave me!! We have a very loving, caring, sharing relationship!
Don't think I can worry about the past of our country, rick. Our future is much more important. I was not there and cannot change anything. I do know that today we all can succeed if we try without handouts.Very few succeed this way; most succeed by their own endeavor. We can all make changes if we give some effort to it and not sit around quoting and misquoting. It takes work.
And no, I am not throwing you or anyone bread crumbs. I was speaking of myself. I am retired!!
Learning about agape love is good.
rick said:
"had a feeling you’d say something. Unlike some, I try to avoid being capricious with my choice of words, and statements (there’s the second hint – should I leave bread crumbs?). What do you think, I’m just living on Mumsie’s billions (more hints?)? ["throw in a big grin and a winky]"
Yes, I have four children and have raised a couple of grands and am raising a great. I do not enslave them!! Nor, do they enslave me!! We have a very loving, caring, sharing relationship!
Don't think I can worry about the past of our country, rick. Our future is much more important. I was not there and cannot change anything. I do know that today we all can succeed if we try without handouts.Very few succeed this way; most succeed by their own endeavor. We can all make changes if we give some effort to it and not sit around quoting and misquoting. It takes work.
And no, I am not throwing you or anyone bread crumbs. I was speaking of myself. I am retired!!
Learning about agape love is good.
rick said:
"had a feeling you’d say something. Unlike some, I try to avoid being capricious with my choice of words, and statements (there’s the second hint – should I leave bread crumbs?). What do you think, I’m just living on Mumsie’s billions (more hints?)? ["throw in a big grin and a winky]"
Happy Memorial Day!!!
What's this? Advertizing? 
Looks like it, Falcon!
No one said this country was perfect, but it is still the land of choice for the millions of newcomers who continue to risk their lives to reach here each year, and many other nations who continue to emulate so many aspects of our society.
Ignore the naysayers, Mrs. M. They are so misguided, they cannot even tolerate a simple Memorial Day greeting from you, without turning it into something it was never intended to be, instead of simply saying thank you. That is their mania.
Ignore the naysayers, Mrs. M. They are so misguided, they cannot even tolerate a simple Memorial Day greeting from you, without turning it into something it was never intended to be, instead of simply saying thank you. That is their mania.
Yes, Chatter, I agree with you. As I said, (and I know you understand) agape love would be a good thing to know and may I add practice. 
Not surprising. Those that don’t learn from the past repeat the mistakes. I dare say those in the past felt “no so bad” about the things they were doing.quote:Originally posted by Serenity:
Don't think I can worry about the past of our country, rick.
Chatter, you must get tried of giving Mrs. M. that advice and watching her not follow it, even though she says she will?quote:Originally posted by Chatter:
Ignore the naysayers, Mrs. M.
Just to keep things pleasant, what is everyone planning on doing today (outside the U.S.)? I assume non-Yanks are working?
Chatter, I replied to Mrs. M's post about Native Americans. I've lived and taught on one of the reservations. I deleted my post because you'd apparently misread or misconstrued something in it as being against wishing someone a happy Memorial Day or as being a naysayer. Nobody who's read my previous posts in this form would accuse me of that. If you choose to see yourself as the defender of right and are looking for someone to prove yourself against, look a little harder. I'm not the one.
I don't think he was referring to you. I read your post, and I think Chatter had someone else in mind.quote:Originally posted by Falcon Gal:
Chatter, I replied to Mrs. M's post about Native Americans. I've lived and taught on one of the reservations. I deleted my post because you'd apparently misread or misconstrued something in it as being against wishing someone a happy Memorial Day or as being a naysayer. Nobody who's read my previous posts in this form would accuse me of that. If you choose to see yourself as the defender of right and are looking for someone to prove yourself against, look a little harder. I'm not the one.
He said naysayers and their, Rick. Those are both plural, and we were the only two on this board except for the guy who was doing the advertizing. Anyway, this vet has better ways to spend her Memorial Day. See ya.
Falcon, Chatter did not mean you! I am proud of you and am very grateful. My sister is also a veteran. ( I didn't see your post, but I will tell you I have worked with my Church at Four Corners and one in the UP so I am not in the dark.)
And all I wanted to say was Happy Memorial Day!! I can't believe all this.
Quite a memorable day.quote:Originally posted by Serenity:
I can't believe all this.
Some people simply need to experience living in some other countries like I have. I would gladly give my life to keep our country free and I have given it in some capacity. A lot goes on to keep it that way that many are not aware of. We just sit back like fat cats and suck it in! No comment asked for or needed.