tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1170116880352300881.post4554398611814690598..comments2023-08-12T08:02:18.118-07:00Comments on La Buena Vida: Foot in MouthMeredithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08257863829848728846noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1170116880352300881.post-50494722524972161242010-01-25T06:42:47.293-08:002010-01-25T06:42:47.293-08:00I understand how frustrating it is when words come...I understand how frustrating it is when words come out wrong. It is really difficult to see how the media (I hate the media) chooses what they tell us about and how much. They always have an agenda, and in my opinion, it's usually a bad agenda. They never give us good news and they feed on other people's pain and trauma. <br /><br />Also, I think that as a result of that, Americans are also so ADHD when it comes to things happening around the world and even in our own country. Everything turns into a fad and then we get sick of it and look for something new. It's like when people were all nutsy over the RED campaign for AIDS in Africa. When's the last time you saw something like that? It was a fad and now it's over and people have forgotten. And people think they're doing a good thing when they buy an ipod that's red and 5% or something goes to help AIDS. It's something, I guess, but it's like we have to always GET something when we GIVE something. Sorry to say, I think people will forget all about Haiti in a few months because something else will grab our attention. Who paid attention to Haiti before the earthquake? It sounds awful, but it's true.<br /><br />Sorry this turned into a rant! Your post was thoughtful. Thank you for being so honest!Jacindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17439970327541186465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1170116880352300881.post-42157403802964549422010-01-24T06:55:59.572-08:002010-01-24T06:55:59.572-08:00I read your post, and I definitely understood what...I read your post, and I definitely understood what you were trying to say. Some people may have taken it badly, but some of us got it. No worries! :o)Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14111076542551700221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1170116880352300881.post-6779170881743990702010-01-23T21:11:28.378-08:002010-01-23T21:11:28.378-08:00I totally understand what you are trying to say!!!...I totally understand what you are trying to say!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1170116880352300881.post-90528011934279516652010-01-23T18:59:52.243-08:002010-01-23T18:59:52.243-08:00Been there, sister, been there! I always feel a l...Been there, sister, been there! I always feel a little attacked in those situations, too. Well, at least we know what you meant! Don't feel bad, either! They shouldn't have jumped down your throat!Brittany Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04316417410513395767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1170116880352300881.post-41386946979269404882010-01-23T16:46:47.746-08:002010-01-23T16:46:47.746-08:00I read that post earlier today- I read all of the ...I read that post earlier today- I read all of the replies on the first and second page, and skimmed the last few.<br />FWIW, I understood what you were trying to say- and I agreed with you. And for the record, I think that most of the posters who responded agreed with you. All it took was one person who didn't- and then all heck breaks loose. And that's how it ALWAYS works. To be honest, I don't think you even phrased it wrong. <br />It upsets me to see that it upset you- because I enjoy you as a blogger and a regular poster to D&R. And if you noticed- most of those who agreed with you are D&R regulars- and "know" you. And from the little that I do know about you from reading your posts, I know that you spent time in New Orleans- and that you are quite passionate about it. So naturally, you want to say "don't forget about NOLA!" I get that. I get that you weren't equally comparing NOLA to Haiti. And even though the casualties were far fewer in NOLA than Haiti, I think your confession was fair and justified. <br />Anyway, I just want to tell you not to let that get to you (easier said than done). We all get flamed from time to time, and all it takes is for someone to misread your post, and then it's over. I've been there! <br />Keep your head up and keep being who you are. And then kiss that sweet baby girl on the cheeks! =)Leslie Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18329990956548966638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1170116880352300881.post-84811101775340229322010-01-23T14:13:33.667-08:002010-01-23T14:13:33.667-08:00When I saw the title of this post, I thought it wa...When I saw the title of this post, I thought it was going to be Lizard chewing on her foot! LOLgvhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17702089938287377034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1170116880352300881.post-17263996625084490452010-01-23T12:56:03.410-08:002010-01-23T12:56:03.410-08:00I understand what you were trying to say... NOT th...I understand what you were trying to say... NOT that people in Haiti DON'T need help or that only we in the US should support people in the US.. <br /><br />CLEARLY people need help in Haiti now... but what about all of the time BEFORE now that they were still poor? What about the people in Appalachia who are illiterate, have no access to free clinics, etc. Why don't people give until there is a huge need for it? Why don't people give continuously? Its like there is only a huge effort to give once the celebrities start talking about it.<br /><br />I'm never able to clearly argue a point, or find the words for what I am feeling/thinking, so don't feel bad at all..Samanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00796524100843094259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1170116880352300881.post-61951102492201723742010-01-23T09:27:01.379-08:002010-01-23T09:27:01.379-08:00In my Germany since 45 class, it took me seven or ...In my Germany since 45 class, it took me seven or eight weeks to finally say what I'd been wanting to say on the subject of German victimhood since the first day of class.<br /><br />So you're not alone.<br /><br />It probably didn't help your articulation that the telethon was the most ridiculous shit ever. At least from where I was sitting. When Shakira started warbling through that Pretenders song, I almost lost my shit. You're not generally supposed to laugh at relief efforts for devastated developing nations. Whatever.<br /><br />While we're on the subject of disaster areas, how about Iraq? That place is still right proper fucked, and unlike Katrina or Haiti (or Iowa), that shit was the doing of human beings, not nature/YHWH/space aliens (as I'm certain we can all agree that Hurricane Katrina was).<br /><br />Anyway, unless it happens in California, the nation won't care a month later.Baloohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15283328719713141490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1170116880352300881.post-49706235223176178962010-01-23T09:10:03.219-08:002010-01-23T09:10:03.219-08:00I know exactly how you feel.
Something I know I...I know exactly how you feel. <br /><br />Something I know I'll never be able to phrase well was my frustrations with the lack of attention given to the Iowa floods of '08. The estimate is that it will take 10 years for the state to recover, but do we hear about it anymore? Nope. Once the water receded it was like everything was back to normal.<br /><br />I get the feeling. Why can we only help one disaster at a time, and only when it immediately takes place? These things take years, not weeks, to repair.<br /><br />If it makes you feel better, I'm not a believer in first impressions or that one conversation makes a person. If you see the same people again and let your actions show that it truly was a miscommunication, those that matter will grow to understand.Saranoreply@blogger.com