Blue Herons on a cold morning at Farmington Bay in Utah. Nature is what helps keep my blood pressure in check during these days of isolation, even if it’s just remembering past moments spent in the outdoors. — Photo by Pat Bean
“The survival of democracy depends on the ability of large numbers of people to make realistic choices in the light of adequate information.” – Aldous Huxley
From a Moderate Independent
I’m sick and tired of the blame game, politicians’ personal and hateful attacks on their opponents, and no one standing up and taking responsibility for their own acts when they’ve made a mistake.
I don’t expect the leaders of this country to be perfect, but I do think they should put what’s best for all of this country’s people ahead of their own welfare and personal agendas.
And I want to hear exactly what today’s candidates for office would do to improve things if they do gain leadership power, not just that they think their opponent is a slug, or whatever else name-calling they decide will get them elected.
As a former journalist who believed that it was not my duty to change the world but to inform the world, I’m sickened by those in the media today who distort facts, repeat lies, and take sides. These tactics weaken the real media’s role as a government watchdog, a role which some journalists still take seriously.
I’m also quite sick of slogans that mean absolutely nothing but are just words that sound good or patriotic.
To quote a well-known rant, I’m mad as hell and not going to take it anymore — even if all this old broad can do at this point in her life is to speak out against hate and lies and in favor of justice and kindness.
Anyone else out their want to join me?
Bean Pat: Isolation is getting to me. This blog, which looks to nature as a resource for these days, inspired me. https://windbreakhouse.wordpress.com/2020/04/16/spring-in-the-time-of-coronavirus/
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Pat Bean is a retired journalist who lives in Tucson with her canine companion, Scamp. She is a wondering-wanderer, avid reader, enthusiastic birder, Lonely Planet Community Pathfinder, Story Circle Network board member, author of Travels with Maggie available on Amazon, and is always searching for life’s silver lining.
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I totally agree with you, Pat, and I’m saddened and even frightened about it.
Take good care of yourself, and stay healthy,
Pit
Amen, lady! Your blog was perfect for me this morning because I just got through writing a post that mostly was inspired by stupid people wanting to be able to do what they want even if it endangers others. I tried to be diplomatic, but I like your “kick butt” style a whole lot more. And God bless journalist who are good – no matter what their age.
I, too, am sick of the blame game. Can’t we just listen, weigh in with decorum, and think about how no one has the answers to everything? Thanks for this post. I don’t know when things will get better, but, in my 74 years on the planet, I can’t remember when they were much worse.
From one old broad to another, I too am sick and tired, livid, incensed, disgusted. I’ll join you.
Lindy Barnes Lake Ann, Michigan (Lived in AZ for 35 years)
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Thank you.
Thanks for joining me Pit, Pat, Kathy and travelers.
Well said!