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Last night I was blogging with some people. The user TexasDem seemed to bash Obama at every turn. I would rebuttal to show the otherside. Alot of the time he doesn't know his facts. Yet he is very quick to jump if you defend Obama. I totally believe in Obama and his Truth and Patriotism toward our country. We are in a sad state and need to be lifted up. TexasDem spews hate at everyturn. I can Honestly say when he has written something negative about Obama I have written a lie that Hilary has been caught in, a negative toward Hillary. He doesn't want to see it.
But then he said the lady that wrote the post was a terrible mother because of how she felt about Bill. I have been there and it doesn't feel good to have it happen to you. If it happens once shame on him. When it happens several times shame on me. TexasDem says so..it's just sex. That's where he's wrong. It is the most intimate part of a marriage. I am a strong woman because I lifted myself up and moved on. I had two beautiful children and didn't want my daughter to grow up thinking that was exceptable or my son to think it meant nothing, IT DOES. It has become to exceptable in our society, hence TexasDem's remarks. Obviously that man still hasn't learned how to treat a woman. I had to restart in a trailer. It was cute but a mess. I told the landlord I would fix it up if he gave me a good rent. He said okay. For months I pulled out walls and repainted. Fixed windows and decorated the kids rooms. Put in a new toilet and laid down rugs. Putting love into it as women do. Though very small I made the best of it. When my parents came to see the first time before I started the work. My Dad said: Wow kiddo this will be alot of work. My Mom said she'll do it. And you know what, I did. Six months later they came for Christmas my Dad said I am so proud of you, it looks great. I love working with tools and fixing things. And have been there where men have pulled my tools out of my hands, on my machine, at my job, to try and adjust things. I ran the biggest machine in the plant and because I'm a woman it was the cleanest. But then I was told I could only make $7 a/hr. when the men were running smaller ones and making $11 a/hr. I said okay I'm done, and left. I guess what I'm saying is I do know Hillary is a strong woman in some ways. But, strength isn't always in our words but in our actions.
Last night TexasDem said I was stupid and had no brains. Putting up with the slander on Obama is bad enough but when you get personal, it becomes personal. And I fight back. I told him he wasn't doing his homework. And to go to the cornfield and get some brains from the scarecrow. It seems he can dish it out but can't take it. Then he said I was rude and negative. And I said as he was to me. By then it was 4:15 in the morning. I couldn't believe it. I had gotten caught up in the vortex of hate and started spewing back. I logged off and went to bed. I layed there and thought and thought(it didn't help because I had a cup of coffee to late and was hyped up). I looked inside and realized I was negative. I'm not like that. I am always positive, well 96% of the time. And I was rude, it didn't start out that way. We want to defend what is our side. But we don't have to go over board. I think because we are faceless to eachother it is easier to insult, not even knowing the person. I also added in a post I had written and he said: It was cut and paste and it probably wasn't true. I admit I copied and pasted the post, but it was my post from last week, about forgiveness. I am coping and pasting to add now so you can see.
I was about 15 when I found out my grandfather beat my father everyday. He had to hide in the rafters of the barn. When I found out I was so mad at my grandfather for the hurt he caused my father. But he was still my grandfather so I loved him. My father did too, and had 11 children and he broke the chain of abuse. When we were sitting at the table one day he said n... about something and I said dad I don't like that word, please don't say it. Okay I won't I didn't mean to offend it's just what I learned. I disagreed with his words but I dearly loved the man. He lost his arm to a farm accident but continued on and raised 11 with Mom of course. :) I beleive that is the basis of what Obama means with his words. We need to get past the cynism in this country. Obama's father left when he was little, maybe he felt like the pastor was kind of a father figure.

He respects him for all the good he has done but doesn't agree with him on how he spoke. Sometimes it's hard to tell someone you care for the things that bother you. You don't want to disrespect them. But how do we know they didn't talk about it. Does it really matter in the big scheme of things?

And have you listened to the whole sermon, it is true of America we have used violence for to long. And Clintons camp have done work with the Rev. before. Maybe that's why they kept silent on the subject. Obama does understand both sides and I have no doubt he will do our country good. And move past all the abuses that happen in our country. I see an honest, genuine man in Obama and he will have my help til the end. Which I truly believe will be Nov. and we will welcome him as our President.
TexasDem it's okay if you feel differently then I do but don't insult it really isn't nessasary to have a good discussion on the issues. It's like we are so caught up in it we don't step back to look at ourselves. Well I did and I didn't like it. So, I apologize for being rude and negative. I will go to higher ground like Obama wants. And I feel better already.

I saw some pain growing up, but my parents rose above it. And showed us love, compassion, disipline and ambition. When we act negatively it just teaches our children to do the same. From now on I will do my best to be nice to TexasDem and let his words slide over me, because they really don't matter. We need to Chill.
On this Holiday I am sad my parents are no longer here. But I get a vibe from my Mom for Obama. Please read and look into your hearts and minds and try to remove one hateful thought for today. Happy Easter.
Sincerely, Limbo

Reader Comments
  
Does Color Matter?
By TexasDem Mar 23rd 2008 at 6:37 pm EDT
I've been called MANY names by Obama supporters, ESPECIALLY YOU limbo, and many times have been talked to as if I am ignorant. I forgive you, limbo for all the exceedingly vile things you have said to me and others.

My question to you, an Obama supporter is: Do you believe color of skin should matter when choosing a candidate?
Re: Does Color Matter?
By Democrat in Brooklyn, NY Mar 23rd 2008 at 6:46 pm EDT
Who chose Obama beccause of the color of his skin, he is bi-racial, when he started the media said he was not black enought awas not getting most of the black votes, the clinton,s started being nasty to him, and then the emphaty came, so the black people, and a lot of intellectual white males started voting for him, talk to the lclinton's, the more they bash him, the more people will rund too his side and defend him.
Re: Does Color Matter?
By TexasDem Mar 23rd 2008 at 6:49 pm EDT
Your not answering the question. Does color of skin matter when choosing a candidate? If black people say that color of skin shouldn't matter, why is it that the overwhelming majority of them are voting for a black candidate?
Re: Does Color Matter?
By Democrat in Brooklyn, NY Mar 23rd 2008 at 6:51 pm EDT
Why are you hurting so much because black peoplel are voting for obama, yet over it, and join in the vote.
Absolutely no
By limbo Mar 23rd 2008 at 6:46 pm EDT
We have thought this far to long as a country and need to move past it. Some people should learn to put the shoe on the other foot.
Re: Absolutely no
By Democrat in Brooklyn, NY Mar 23rd 2008 at 6:52 pm EDT
Limbo, you have no need to apoligize, speak from your heart from the issues.
  
Magnificent!!!
By helipilot Mar 23rd 2008 at 6:39 pm EDT
I was really touched by your post. You're obviously an intelligent and thoughtful person.

Don't let your detractors get to you. They can't hold a candle for you. Hang in there and continue contributing to our discussions.
Re: Magnificent!!!
By Sharkhunter Mar 24th 2008 at 12:27 pm EDT
Ditto. Great post!
  
A GROUP TRIED TO RUN ME OFF
By Democrat in Brooklyn, NY Mar 23rd 2008 at 6:50 pm EDT
I am a aproud supporter of the movement of ochange, and has to run a post last week, naming the leader and her gang who was trying to run me off the site. And like you are doing I bought back.

Stand tall, post your blog and only answer what you believe is in the text, and do not get personal, but if they attack you fight back, intellegently like you are now, our candidate will will will will win win win the nomination and the white house.

They could not find any dirt on him so they are attacking the REV, but he need to sue all of them for libel.
  
Your sincerity is appreciated
By Mike in Raleigh Mar 23rd 2008 at 6:52 pm EDT
Limbo, I read every word and appreciate your sincerity. It's clear that you feel badly about getting sucked in by a few closed-minded people who don't care to be bothered by facts, and they even challenge others' rights to an opinion. Therefore, debating them, in the traditional meaning of debate, isn't productive.

I do wish we Partybuilder bloggers would focus on issues beyond the two candidates, that would help beat McBush, regardless of which candidate gets the final nod.

Some people, in addition to ignoring facts, won't even permit others to contribute their opinions if they differ with their own. That seems like the hate and fear tactics we've grown accustomed to under the Bush-Cheney regime, and I hadn't expected that from fellow-Democrats. I've begun the get a bit paranoid and believe some of those people are neocon trolls on a mission to widen the chasm between the two candidates' supporters.

At any rate, congratulations for pulling yourself and family up by your bootstraps and moving your lives forward. Regardless of which of our candidates is nominated, our lives will be better. That is my opinion--others will disagree and that is their prerogative, but they are not free to tell me I can't hold that opinion.
  
Re: Obama hypocrisy !
By helipilot Mar 23rd 2008 at 7:00 pm EDT
Okay, that was over the top!!
Re: Obama hypocrisy !
By Democrat in Brooklyn, NY Mar 23rd 2008 at 7:02 pm EDT
I answered him see below.
Re: Obama hypocrisy !
By Democrat in Brooklyn, NY Mar 23rd 2008 at 7:02 pm EDT
You continue to be mean and insulting, other than asking about obama color, what elase do you really blog about.

Listen if you cannot beat us, join us, we have a very strong and positive campaiagn, our candidate have won 30 states, have the most popular vote, the most delegates, is bi-racial, and speak to all, just gave a historical spech, build a strong movement of change from the bottom, have many volunteers, it is a positive campaign, come join us, you will be welcome.

Labor and Delivery Nurse proud supporter of the movement of changee.

COOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOME JOIN US.
Re: Obama will win
By limbo Mar 23rd 2008 at 7:08 pm EDT
Exactly, it is a public blog. We all can say what we want. Obviously you didn't read my whole post or you would have seen I apologized for being negative and rude. Once again you're not reading every thing.
I am sorry again
By Vidya Mar 23rd 2008 at 7:26 pm EDT
this was a bit like honey to bees, though,

you did call Texas Dem out, I see it as the type of person, not who the person is for, there are insulting people, and there are people who are not. Both sides have both kinds.
Re: Obama ahead
By limbo Mar 23rd 2008 at 7:26 pm EDT
He called me out so I called him out. It's done, he can choose hate. I'm past it.
Well good...
By Vidya Mar 23rd 2008 at 7:47 pm EDT
am glad to hear, just ignore it if you can, I know it's frustrating, especially when you bring up important issues you would prefer to discuss rather than dealing with insults. Again, I am sorry for that, been there, done that, please remember, people who act that way are very unhappy people, they often do not see how they appear to others.
Re: Well good...
By limbo Mar 23rd 2008 at 9:25 pm EDT
Thanks