tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567813748978904720.post7502453309262045559..comments2024-03-23T18:13:37.036-03:00Comments on Canadian-Traveler: Is The U.S.A. going Off The Hinges?Peterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01197108331214049357noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567813748978904720.post-72835326642692167852016-07-19T08:10:39.337-03:002016-07-19T08:10:39.337-03:00How can it be put in a less blunt way, when the re...How can it be put in a less blunt way, when the reality is so harsh? Sometimes one must use a sledgehammer to split the wood. And yes, you right about central parts of Europe, except that handguns are not common property there either.Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01197108331214049357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567813748978904720.post-79123644729930547162016-07-18T14:50:56.441-03:002016-07-18T14:50:56.441-03:00That's putting it pretty bluntly, but I'm ...That's putting it pretty bluntly, but I'm afraid I agree with you. I'd say the same for parts of continental Europe, especially France.The Furry Gnomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02485265576983125216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567813748978904720.post-28653354494304949842016-07-18T12:07:59.705-03:002016-07-18T12:07:59.705-03:00As for Mike, the "plenty of guns" he own...As for Mike, the "plenty of guns" he owns are far more likely to be used to kill himself or members of his own family than to protect anyone from "shooters". FBI gun stats show that 66% of gun fatalities in the US are either suicides or killings of family members. Some protection!Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16523089898331291694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567813748978904720.post-11981869495349668682016-07-18T12:04:38.602-03:002016-07-18T12:04:38.602-03:00The 'God of America' is the 'Gun'....The 'God of America' is the 'Gun'. It seems the majority of Americans are more than willing to see their children, other family members, friends and neighbours slaughtered by crazies wielding AR-15 weapons of war. It will take many more horrendous slaughters of innocent people to make Americans agree to even simple, sane gun restrictions like not being able to sell assault rifles to terrorists (but, they can't fly on airplanes); background checks etc.<br /><br />The "good guy with a gun" mantra of the NRA has also proven to be false as over a dozen armed police officers have been mowed down in recent days by "bad guys with guns". Having a gun was supposed to prevent these kinds of slaughters right? What happened?Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16523089898331291694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567813748978904720.post-8787035861123254222016-07-18T09:32:33.016-03:002016-07-18T09:32:33.016-03:00Rick, I agree about general unrest in the world, b...Rick, I agree about general unrest in the world, but as a Canadian I am neighbour to the U.S. We live less than 3 miles from the U.S.-border and though everything is pretty quiet in the State of Maine, I cannot deny what I am reading about the U.S. But yes we have to keep trying to get along with our neighbours. I have many personal friends and even family in the U.S. I know that Americans would love nothing more than enjoying peace and prosperity in their country. But it seems that there also are a lot bad people who want to exploit others and spread their hate around. Right now America is a split country and it seems that the rift is right across the middle. I hope that I live long enough to see America whole again. It says "UNITED STATES", so I guess the people also should be united in their strive to peace and prosperity.Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01197108331214049357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567813748978904720.post-48288838103306074302016-07-18T09:18:47.657-03:002016-07-18T09:18:47.657-03:00Peter,
I share your concerns with the unrest and...Peter,<br /> I share your concerns with the unrest and devisive issues that we face here in the U.S,however these issues are not just happening in the U.S but happen global wide. There is just too much hate and inability to get along with our fellow man. We never have had real peace on earth since the beginning of time....but we have to keep trying! Yankeeflyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07460837378837919603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567813748978904720.post-9890977116683790782016-07-18T07:35:09.539-03:002016-07-18T07:35:09.539-03:00I's not the social media there is something wr...I's not the social media there is something wrong with. It's what happens in your country. Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01197108331214049357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567813748978904720.post-5026998383832803922016-07-18T07:33:17.593-03:002016-07-18T07:33:17.593-03:00Al, I agree, but what's going on along the US-...Al, I agree, but what's going on along the US-border to Mexico is peanuts compared to what happens now in the U.S. And I suspect that this is only the beginning. Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01197108331214049357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567813748978904720.post-3445038295207968962016-07-18T07:29:53.994-03:002016-07-18T07:29:53.994-03:00Mike, I do not even own a TV but I do like to keep...Mike, I do not even own a TV but I do like to keep me informed about what's going on in the world. So I read 3-4 national and international newspapers every day and I stay away from Fox News. Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01197108331214049357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567813748978904720.post-87912242282649853752016-07-18T02:03:02.021-03:002016-07-18T02:03:02.021-03:00Welcome to the World of Social Media CRAZZZZZZY .....Welcome to the World of Social Media CRAZZZZZZY .....nomad1https://www.blogger.com/profile/11719308653327533459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567813748978904720.post-87688054707304577012016-07-18T01:41:57.951-03:002016-07-18T01:41:57.951-03:00So, we're coming off the hinges, we racist bun...So, we're coming off the hinges, we racist bunch of gun-toting, hatemongering crazies, are we? Al and Bev are correct; you are watching entirely too much TV and seem to enjoy way too much bashing your neighbors down here. I hope you are a happy and well-adjusted person and not, as you seem, one who sees a troll under every bridge. Come on down; I have plenty of guns, and I'll protect you from the shooter you seem to see behind every cactus.Mike Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03053039844141113175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567813748978904720.post-6318591289653300442016-07-17T22:09:56.884-03:002016-07-17T22:09:56.884-03:00I agree with our friend Bev on this one when she s...I agree with our friend Bev on this one when she says 'don't let fear prevent you from enjoying your retirement'. When Kelly & did ranch sitting near Douglas Arizona years ago friends back home were concerned for our safety being so close to the Mexican border. Not once did we ever feel threatened or concerned in the 4 years we were in that area for a few months each winter. At times reality can be much safer than media would have us believe.Al Bossencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04307619781955351484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567813748978904720.post-14691430552615492552016-07-17T21:39:14.729-03:002016-07-17T21:39:14.729-03:00The media loves to fuel any negative action by add...The media loves to fuel any negative action by adding their bias and it grips the minds that allow the negativity to flow through their brain cells. When I traveled to Washington DC the first time, I hid in my motel room because I was reading about all the murders in the newspaper. When I later did a 2-week work detail, I decided not to imprison myself; didn't read the newspaper and took advantage of their beautiful subway system to see as many sites as time would allow. We have friends scattered all over the country right now and they are enjoying their "bucket list." Don't let fear prevent you from enjoying your retirement. Come on down!DeeBevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01285983988049210263noreply@blogger.com