Comments on: Personal note

By: SCOTTtheBADGER

SCOTTtheBADGER — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 20:42:18 +0000

Life would be a lot less fun without all of those here, who gather at Neo’s place. Take care, all!

By: AesopFan

AesopFan — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 19:03:18 +0000

I will add my thanks to Neo and the Salon for giving me a forum for trying out my 2-cents-worth on current events, ballet, and many things in-between.
Perusing the discussions here give a much needed balance to the public punditry, because even the conservative writers mostly live in an environment different from the general populace.

There is a breadth and depth of experience represented here that even the talking-head “experts” don’t have, and much of that is a result of our longer “lived experience” so let’s not hurry to discount ourselves for being old. I do hope there are some younger readers who are in a position to put what they believe into effective action. Which reminds me of “I Am Spartacus” and his encouraging work in the elections arena.

It is a challenge to live in discouraging times without becoming despondent, and having a “safe place” to air our concerns is helpful (waves to FBI monitor), but the bottom line is what we do at a personal level day-to-day that makes life better for ourselves, family, friends, neighbors, and if we can a wider circle, regardless of what happens in the realms outside our reach.

Thanks to everyone here for making my life better.

By: Frosty13

Frosty13 — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 18:51:46 +0000

Neo, we appreciate you and your efforts to keep us looped. Love the style of writing and your ability to show your concern for the topic.

By: Oligonicella

Oligonicella — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 18:20:46 +0000

Mac:
and some much older.

Tread lightly there, Mac.

🙂

By: Kate

Kate — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 18:19:42 +0000

Neo, along with several other commenters, I keep you in my prayers.

By: West TX Intermediate Crude

West TX Intermediate Crude — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 18:00:57 +0000

Mike K-
Sorry to hear of your travails, and many hopes and prayers for better times.
I’m 1/2 generation behind you, and like you have concerns about the civilization that my grandkids will inherit. As I noted ad nauseam above, I’m on the more optimistic end of the spectrum, as I believe that there is a core of good people in this country that, once pushed too far, will be live the sleeping giant that awakens and says, “No more!” It won’t happen overnight, but will be slowly, then all of a sudden. The sudden part will be very messy and unpleasant, but will usher in several generations of good times, which will of course lead to soft men and more hard times.
Be of good cheer, Mike K and all.

OT I think- I was at the gym an hour or so ago. CNN was livecasting the latest vote for House Speaker, like it’s the World Series, with a running box score. I was filled with pity for the people who think that this is something worth watching.

By: Ilana

Ilana — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 17:49:31 +0000

Jon baker — I hope you’re right! Very slowly, Jews are increasingly going to visit the Temple Mount. Still low numbers of people, and we’re still forbidden to pray. But something is changing.

Bill K — I sure hope you’re right too. I have made my life here in the Jewish homeland, and there is something very beautiful here.

Mike K — feel better! The issue of bearing arms here is complicated. This past week the rules were relaxed somewhat, so many more people can buy guns. The biggest change was to open it up to anyone who served in the army as a combat soldier. But many people still do not qualify – e.g., most women, most Haredim, men who do not serve in combat positions, etc. The rules also allow more people to get guns based on where they live. In any event, keep in mind, the Arab minority is sizable and is not necessarily loyal to the existence of the state, with all that that situation entails.

By: Jon baker

Jon baker — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 17:47:16 +0000

Bill K,
Please don’t mistake my comments to mean that I things all will go all great for Israel in the interim. Eventually, yes, but both the Old and New Testament speaks of some bad things that are going to happen near the end of this present age. Just read Daniel chapter 9: 27 and 12 : 11 and Jesus reference to it in Matthew chapter 24: 15-31 and Paul’s reference to it in 2 Thessalonians 2 : 4 . ( How the Bible implies there will be another Temple) . Then read the last chapter of Zechariah. Grim at first for Israel, then things change dramatically.

By: Mike K

Mike K — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 17:12:43 +0000

My wife and I are dealing with life altering events the past three months. A spine fracture, surgery and then Covid as I was recovering. Still, I read your blog every day and appreciate what you do. I am still astonished that Israel did not allow its citizens to arm themselves but wisdom may come from catastrophe. The Biden regime is the worst I can think of since 1865. Harding took a lot of grief about his appointments but he ended the 1920 recession, which could have become a depression. I am old enough (85) that I will probably not see the worst but I do worry about my grand children. This poll and others like it worry me, as the age spread suggests evil influences. I suspect the malign influence of college education.

By: Bill K

Bill K — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 16:25:51 +0000

To Brian E and Jon Baker, “Well said”.
The Almighty will never abandon Israel. So despite all the pain and destruction, and though His ways are beyond our knowing, He keeps His promises.
Imagine how Jeremiah felt. But then imagine the rejoicing of Ezra some 70 years later.

And to Nonapod, I agree that the GOP imbroglio is a tempest in a teapot, because I believe that in the long run, the US has had its day, and like Rome, will decay into dissolute weakness and withdrawal. How fast I have no idea, but the trajectory is clear.