tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post2364331806885503862..comments2024-03-22T17:03:53.978-04:00Comments on Mereknits: Much on my mind on this Sunday................Mereknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04596140300034854370noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-38291455779117421312016-10-15T02:08:03.201-04:002016-10-15T02:08:03.201-04:00I agree with so many of your readers that, as wome...I agree with so many of your readers that, as women, we all need to utilise our vote or nothing will change. It annoys me when people don't want to vote, or don't treat their vote carefully and then complain. Those who choose not to vote use it as a way to try and avoid responsibility. How often have you heard people say "Don't blame me, I didn't vote". Well, I DO blame them, because their voice isn't being heard and it results in someone being elected that isn't representative of the entire electorate.<br /><br />It is a privilege to have a vote - not voting, to me, is not appreciating the privilege we have.<br /><br />Beware of the protest vote for minor parties -Australians felt that they didn't like either of the major candidates one election and the parliament ended up a mess of independents and there was more politicking than legislation being passed in that term. Many people described it as dysfunctional and there were concerns that parliament might need to be dissolved.<br /><br />Women make up approximately 50 percent of the population. How powerful that statistic could be if EVERY WOMAN had the courage to exercise her hard-fought right to vote on election day?<br /> <br />Good luck everyone - the rest of the world waits with hearts in mouths.Jodiebodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377052537742885631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-38917869230688008732016-10-15T01:41:00.672-04:002016-10-15T01:41:00.672-04:00I think you will gain more readers than you will l...I think you will gain more readers than you will lose, Meredith.<br />The rest of the world is watching the USA election campaign closely.<br />While your statistics about the disadvantaged positions of women in society are deeply disturbing, I can't say they are much better in other countries, including Australia. I can't believe that after so many years of struggle and campaigning for equal rights, that we don't seem to have got much further in the past 30 years. In many ways, I see society going backwards as many countries become more 'conservative' in their outlooks.<br /><br />Be encouraged to know that in the New South Wales parliament in Australia this week, a motion was passed unopposed, agreeing "with those who have described Donald Trump as a 'revolting slug' who is unfit for public office". The only query about this motion was whether the term "revolting slug" amounted to unparliamentary language! Otherwise the motion was passed by all sides of politics - conservatives, Liberal, Labour and Greens - without dissent.<br /><br />The ABC report is here: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-10-13/nsw-parliament-denounces-donald-trump/7929456<br /><br />The article quotes: "It's clear that all reasonable and decent people find Donald Trump's behaviour obnoxious and that the world is hoping American voters reject his politics of hate."<br /><br />So even if you don't want to vote for Hillary, don't vote for Trump - think not of the sake of your own country but for the sake of the rest of the world! (if that makes it any easier) <br /><br />Good luck all of you in America - make your vote count! The worry is that many people will not vote at all because they don't like *both* candidates, but it is important to vote for the 'other' or the one you really don't want is in with a chance of default. Jodiebodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377052537742885631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-36680013582868372132016-10-08T20:03:31.904-04:002016-10-08T20:03:31.904-04:00Well said!!!!!!!!!!Well said!!!!!!!!!!Tonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00210913161986899741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-34684320904914568402016-10-08T09:38:52.933-04:002016-10-08T09:38:52.933-04:00I am late reading this post but wanted to comment ...I am late reading this post but wanted to comment anyway. I live in the UK and don't know anyone here who would want Trump to be president. Our media consistently reports on him unfavourably (could there be anything positive to say after all the awful things he has said?) and we are all in fear of him winning. I am a feminist too, I share your sentiments completely. Love to you and the beautiful little buddy.kate bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11995582226797819796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-39520258618023291272016-10-06T18:50:51.090-04:002016-10-06T18:50:51.090-04:00I'm right there with you! I can't imagine...I'm right there with you! I can't imagine anyone in their right mind voting for that awful man. I'm for Hillary and I pray everyone else is too. Other wise I'm afraid we are all in for a world of hurt.The Well Fed Wheelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08054863316472307839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-3576167158360233342016-10-06T18:44:11.129-04:002016-10-06T18:44:11.129-04:00Thank you. I don't know how feminist or femini...Thank you. I don't know how feminist or feminism became man-hating or anti-man. It's equal rights. JUST THAT, which apparently is a lot to ask for. I think this false definition just comes down to us as a society embracing sound bites -- we just want to hear someone validate our feelings. As John Oliver says, "Feelings are not facts". I think it's hard for people to realize why they might be identifying with someone if what most of what they have to say is, false. That would take a lot of self awareness that people can't necessarily handle. As a woman of color in a very progressive part of our country, I'm still disappointed. Disappointed but not surprised.elnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09654199835246576704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-50393019644100090002016-10-05T14:13:39.748-04:002016-10-05T14:13:39.748-04:00Bravo and well said. This election has turned int...Bravo and well said. This election has turned into a giant reality TV show. Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15467650220067047943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-26959398247457576782016-10-04T19:24:36.287-04:002016-10-04T19:24:36.287-04:00This is BEAUTIFUL My Dear Friend... and my respect...This is BEAUTIFUL My Dear Friend... and my respect, which was already great for you, just went even higher. I love anyone who knows and speaks his or her mind and stands behind their convictions. <br />I believe we were created to be EQUAL... no matter what sex, race, color, belief system or background we have {are}. <br />This is America.<br />We don't have to cast the same vote to be in agreement on this profound issue. It's time women, especially recognize that many, many women have gone before us and fought long and hard to gain us so many rights... even the right TO VOTE... to have a VOICE. <br />We DO need a better world for our little ones.<br />You are a HERO and I love and admire you,<br />DanetteDanette Bartelmayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12610193916999812047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-22968134677626924432016-10-04T16:13:34.294-04:002016-10-04T16:13:34.294-04:00Hear, hear! I'm totally with you on every poi...Hear, hear! I'm totally with you on every point. And Araignee is right, the world is laughing. No one can believe that Trump would even be considered a candidate much less in the running. When all the information we know about either candidate comes from the media, how can we even be sure what's true and what's not? The only sure truth, plain and simple, is that Trump has not a clue, and Hillary does. My oldest boy sent me a screenshot from my aunt's facebook page and apparently she has lost her mind (probably along with the rest of that side of the family). How anyone can truly believe that such a person is capable of leading the country with common sense and vision is beyond me. Big hugs for Z Man! :) Tammy@T's Daily Treasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01474928708908027789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-26360004824508360082016-10-04T03:07:57.796-04:002016-10-04T03:07:57.796-04:00Little Buddy certainly deserves a better world. As...Little Buddy certainly deserves a better world. As do all children. I wish there were some easy answers out there.<br />Amalia<br />xo<br /><br />handmade by amaliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15589172037052603746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-72659813452794240982016-10-03T21:20:42.999-04:002016-10-03T21:20:42.999-04:00Bravo Meredith!👏👍Bravo Meredith!👏👍Zuzu's Petalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01679220085287281384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-85603424580895512672016-10-03T20:09:33.876-04:002016-10-03T20:09:33.876-04:00How can any rational person disagree with your vie...How can any rational person disagree with your view points!?! I agree with you 100 percent. Karen51https://www.blogger.com/profile/09954884153986399969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-3706651646367204522016-10-03T13:44:02.081-04:002016-10-03T13:44:02.081-04:00Totally agree with you. It is a travesty what the ...Totally agree with you. It is a travesty what the Orange Man has done. He belittles women, people who are handicapped, AND our country. He tells us the land we live in is horrible. He tells us we are hopeless. He says he wants to make us great again. I think he means he wants to take us back to the 1950's where the little ladies met the big strong husband at the door wearing pearls, high heels, and offered a drink in her hand. I still don't know what is great about that.......... but I am sure those big strong smart business men do. They can then sit in their den and figure out ways to pay less ~ or NO ~ taxes at all. Unbelievable. As we know, the rest of the world thinks we have lost our minds. So sad. And ridiculous. Chris K in Wisconsinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10656069642909892508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-35689830648959540302016-10-03T10:35:27.937-04:002016-10-03T10:35:27.937-04:00Well said Meredith! And, yes Little Buddy - and A...Well said Meredith! And, yes Little Buddy - and ALL of us - deserve a much better world. Love his Zebra patch and your pretty flowers at the top of your post.Verahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13189170045283685051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-74980826287579225172016-10-03T10:30:04.318-04:002016-10-03T10:30:04.318-04:00Meredith
Agree agree agree. Hilary has a complex...Meredith<br /><br />Agree agree agree. Hilary has a complex working knowledge of our Political system . She is the best candidate in my opinion. kathy bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17534431969086721507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-25602399160893769442016-10-03T09:17:26.652-04:002016-10-03T09:17:26.652-04:00Lovely flowers & wise words. Thank you!Lovely flowers & wise words. Thank you!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00305099786659577370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-29340444481184469692016-10-03T09:14:24.283-04:002016-10-03T09:14:24.283-04:00I agree whole heartedly with you Meredith and cong...I agree whole heartedly with you Meredith and congratulate you on sharing your honest, articulate views. It is not for me to comment on another country's elections but frankly I shudder when hearing the abusive rhetoric. I agree with Amy too, we must all use our vote as it was so hard won. By opting out we allow the bullies to win and we need to stand up and stand firm for a better, equal society.AnnieOBTextileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03567538195625893200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-7504832496624771472016-10-03T08:52:58.001-04:002016-10-03T08:52:58.001-04:00Well said! And please vote! No candidate is ever p...Well said! And please vote! No candidate is ever perfect but too many women suffered so that you could vote! And if you don't, you cannot honestly complain for the next four years! Ksunshine52https://www.blogger.com/profile/14157111429570804613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-41891551660919940902016-10-03T08:30:34.753-04:002016-10-03T08:30:34.753-04:00First of all, those are amazingly beautiful flower...First of all, those are amazingly beautiful flowers.<br /><br />Secondly, YOU GO GIRL!!! I totally agree. I am frustrated by those who say they are not voting, because they do not like either candidate. First of all, it should never be a popularity contest. Also, when others have died for the right to vote, and some in the world have never had the opportunity, I think you should swallow hard and make a choice. I also think that a non-vote is a vote for That Orange Man Running for President. VOTE PEOPLE! It's a privilege and also your duty in a democratic society.<br /><br />OK, I'll stop now and just say that no one had better EVER not give Little Buddy the same chances and respect that they give everyone else. Because I think if we found out, they'd have a world of hurt on their hands. ;-)<br /><br />Thanks for your thoughtful post, Meredith.Bridgethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01641404632001445083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-44684411554325507062016-10-03T08:18:29.458-04:002016-10-03T08:18:29.458-04:00A fabulous post my dear and I'd be surprised i...A fabulous post my dear and I'd be surprised if you lost any followers. I've been watching with political trail with mild interest. If I was American and there was a chance of emigration quite a few years back I'd like to think Hilary would get my vote. Love and deep breaths to you all x Jo@awholeplotoflovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03525039817338877634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-76397189664797071222016-10-03T08:07:37.190-04:002016-10-03T08:07:37.190-04:00I whole heartedly agree with everything you said. ...I whole heartedly agree with everything you said. I can not believe anyone would even think that Donald Trump would make a good leader of our country. To think that someone like him even has the possibility to become president scares me to no end. KathyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-49160515666029797292016-10-03T07:06:43.470-04:002016-10-03T07:06:43.470-04:00Thank you for being honest enough to share your vi...Thank you for being honest enough to share your views. I'm based in Europe and have been watching what is happening in your country with disbelief, I don't understand how it has got this far, it really is very worrying. How does anyone decide which way to vote? I only know what my dear mother told me and my sisters many years ago, women fought long and hard to get the vote so you have to use it and make your voice heard. It seems to me that to not vote may be letting the worse side win as happened in the UK recently. To those of us watching, it has to be the lesser of 2 evils but let's see what happens. I wish you luck for your country's future. X Fiona https://www.blogger.com/profile/03170164024286796100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-28640980210064550622016-10-03T04:30:43.902-04:002016-10-03T04:30:43.902-04:00I don't have the right to pass an opinion on y...I don't have the right to pass an opinion on your candidates that is for your own citizens to decide. However, I do know that I want a better world for my family where it doesn't matter about your sex, colour, religion or sexuality and definitely one where disability and different opinions are treated with respect. Hopefully everyone will use their vote and choose the right candidate.mamasmercantilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14011278973985658118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-27056394137518862272016-10-03T03:43:21.282-04:002016-10-03T03:43:21.282-04:00Well said Meredith. We in Great Britain have a wo...Well said Meredith. We in Great Britain have a woman Prime Minister (by default) but in essence the country is still run by men. We still have a gender pay gap and face the same issues as the USA when it comes to the media. Our National Health Service is still a beacon of light in an otherwise increasingly greedy and self serving culture but even that is under threat by gradual privatisation paving the way for inequality in healthcare once again. I share your concerns about your election and stand amazed at how anyone can intelligently vote for a reality TV person. At first it seemed like a joke, now it's not funny any more. Sending love to you and your family.Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16330988957816549132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-61040359605736644432016-10-03T03:05:38.341-04:002016-10-03T03:05:38.341-04:00Her, Here Meredith! I agree with every word and w...Her, Here Meredith! I agree with every word and will be voting for Hilary!Mamacoochhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15055354156321845302noreply@blogger.com