tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post804450806548483773..comments2023-11-25T11:02:34.603-07:00Comments on Books and Things: Soapbox with a Marvel Review in the Mix: AKA My Cape is in the WashMelissa (Books and Things)http://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-40544126222157390372016-12-07T14:07:59.124-07:002016-12-07T14:07:59.124-07:00Thanks. It keeps getting scarier the more incompet...Thanks. It keeps getting scarier the more incompetent he proves to be as well, the horrible cabinet picks keep coming and the Rs seem to be gleeful in what they are going to push through. Let's hope we can clean up what will be wrought. :(Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-45155458647628024242016-12-06T19:57:06.921-07:002016-12-06T19:57:06.921-07:00I love that you are so passionate about the electi...I love that you are so passionate about the election. I can't imagine what's going to happen next year, and how it will effect the rest of us/the world.Naomi Hophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16049789815791387123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-87318200775146513572016-11-23T13:17:54.875-07:002016-11-23T13:17:54.875-07:00Agreed. They should not have it and it should not ...Agreed. They should not have it and it should not be normalized.Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-34507148305502020522016-11-22T21:45:44.021-07:002016-11-22T21:45:44.021-07:00No. I concur. But the sad truth is we're stuck...No. I concur. But the sad truth is we're stuck with him. It's been difficult coming to grips with that and realizing that we are kind of facing a bit of a war in the coming years (if not a metaphoric one, a literal one) between two sides of the country that want vastly different things...not to mention a number of people (read: alt-right) that have been given power that SHOULD NOT have it.H.R. Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01462784064936801201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-15779785212231703032016-11-22T17:21:49.870-07:002016-11-22T17:21:49.870-07:00Oops! The link on how to get congress to listen di...Oops! The link on how to get congress to listen didn't take. so: http://www.attn.com/stories/12768/former-congressional-staffer-explains-how-to-make-congressman-listenMelissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-18200874041073500272016-11-22T16:28:40.388-07:002016-11-22T16:28:40.388-07:00Yes I do think it can make a difference. The link ...Yes I do think it can make a difference. The link about how to get congress to listen (HERE and linked above) is from a REPUBLICAN staffer. :) Think if a huge number of people start expressing themselves (which we haven't done before, it usually is the same people in small numbers all the time) it WILL get their attention. We are the ones who vote them in and give them their jobs. EVEN if you vote democrat. Why? Because they know that if enough people vote for the opposition then they are still out of a job. :) <br /><br />Other things to do:<br />1. Call Senator Lindsey Graham's office at (202) 224-5972, push 2 if you get the recording. Tell the staff member "I support Senator Graham's investigation into Russia's participation in the election of Donald Trump."<br />2. Call the House Oversight Committee tell them you support the call for a bipartisan review of Trump's financials and conflicts of interest. (202) 225-5074.<br />3. Call Paul Ryan's office and take his survey about the Affordable Care Act. You'll hear a short pause, then press 2 to opt into the survey. You'll a short speech about Ryan's stance, then press 1 to support the ACA. (202)-225-0600.Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-31478847590903503342016-11-22T16:26:18.092-07:002016-11-22T16:26:18.092-07:00YES! Forwarding a fb post or tweet might help get ...YES! Forwarding a fb post or tweet might help get information out, but it only counts if people act on it. I've not done much calling or writing in the past as I should, but I am now! :)Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-14027250604533943512016-11-22T16:25:11.674-07:002016-11-22T16:25:11.674-07:00((HUGS)) No worries, I did get what you meant. ((HUGS)) No worries, I did get what you meant. Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-38464943930143288352016-11-22T16:24:49.071-07:002016-11-22T16:24:49.071-07:00((HUGS)) Totally with you. *sad sigh* ((HUGS)) Totally with you. *sad sigh* Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-46269279866736292272016-11-22T13:33:56.028-07:002016-11-22T13:33:56.028-07:00The Obama/Biden memes are the best things of my li...The Obama/Biden memes are the best things of my life. I do think that a lot of good has come from the election - mainly people getting involved. I called the government for the first time to express my displeasure, and I love that people are using their voice and not just on social media!Amber Elisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00671652212967695538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-47049660670534608142016-11-22T10:49:40.870-07:002016-11-22T10:49:40.870-07:00Brixit? See, that's how angry I still am. It s...Brixit? See, that's how angry I still am. It should of course have been Brexit.Felicity Grace Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17852843882007267665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-69739453600627157642016-11-22T10:44:47.192-07:002016-11-22T10:44:47.192-07:00In a odd way so much of this post resonates with m...In a odd way so much of this post resonates with me. Still reeling over Brixit and realising some of my friends at best believed the lies spread by those wishing to leave and, at worst, were what amounted to closet racists.Felicity Grace Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17852843882007267665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-29646069697830006272016-11-22T00:43:20.253-07:002016-11-22T00:43:20.253-07:00I so agree with everything you have written. You d...I so agree with everything you have written. You did give me some ideas about where I can give money to-Planned Parenthood and the ACLU. Thank you. I feel so helpless about this and it just gets worse with every news article about Trump and the ridiculous people that he is appointing. If you call your representatives, do you really think it will do any good? I just don't trust a republican rep to do anything for non Trump people. I am just scared about it all-and sick at heart.Lorna @Mollykatie112https://www.blogger.com/profile/13286191845543199877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-43752604114104088022016-11-21T18:42:30.916-07:002016-11-21T18:42:30.916-07:00Yep, that is why I list positives. I also think we...Yep, that is why I list positives. I also think we can prevent so much if people become active. If the silent speak up. Otherwise we will have to do damage control and cleanup. Hope we minimize that as much as possible... but only if people speak and do more than vote (although that is highly important... totally agree!)!Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-50664689606050931752016-11-21T18:06:34.299-07:002016-11-21T18:06:34.299-07:00It is my hope, that the America people will come t...It is my hope, that the America people will come together. Hang in there, say a prayer and take steps to make the world a better place. I truly believe we will not go backwards and that the popular vote has to sway those in power to listen. Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15658833731713991138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-6505456517219753312016-11-21T14:03:46.253-07:002016-11-21T14:03:46.253-07:00I agree, but I see one end being much worse than t...I agree, but I see one end being much worse than the other right now. When you are putting white supremacists (alt-right is just a term to normalize things, which I refuse) into positions of power, when tragedies of yesterday are trying to become tragedies of today (the Japanese-American interment was called a precedence) I do say that what he is doing is evil (judging his actions here not him). I still agree it still isn't black and white but a lot of the grey has been bled out. <br /><br />I also know you are struggling with some of the same things I am and it is good to know that others out there are feeling much of the same.Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-69958238620530005142016-11-21T13:48:32.834-07:002016-11-21T13:48:32.834-07:00Call those representatives! Bug them! They listen ...Call those representatives! Bug them! They listen to those that are the loudest... so be loud! :)Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-34013489604509757932016-11-21T13:47:47.559-07:002016-11-21T13:47:47.559-07:00Yep. Agreed. Yep. Agreed. Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-83477343008792062882016-11-21T13:45:21.370-07:002016-11-21T13:45:21.370-07:00It is a narrative the extremists have taken here a...It is a narrative the extremists have taken here as a deflection to what is going on and to also discredit any real dissent. We always had it this way no matter who won, but it is become almost a chant. :( I hope it doesn't happen there... this whole thing is just... well, really no words for it. :(Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-34231088051024121162016-11-20T22:51:31.096-07:002016-11-20T22:51:31.096-07:00A very well written piece. Like so many other thin...A very well written piece. Like so many other things, the situation America is facing IS NOT Black and White. At the end of the day, Clinton isn't good and Trump isn't evil...but fuck me if his rhetoric doesn't terrify me. It's interesting though to see the polarization that's been happening in this country already. BOTH ends of the spectrum have started to act incredibly rashly and left those of us in the middle just trying to find a foothold.H.R. Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01462784064936801201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-129727358175467292016-11-20T21:24:59.205-07:002016-11-20T21:24:59.205-07:00I agree 100% with you. I fear for what Trump repre...I agree 100% with you. I fear for what Trump represents, I just hope I am wrong. I want to take action though. Peaceful action, but action non-the-less. Jennifer @ Bad Bird Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05751974007601546887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-53169493778836908732016-11-20T10:52:57.944-07:002016-11-20T10:52:57.944-07:00I'm not saying Trump supporters are racists, m...I'm not saying Trump supporters are racists, misogynists, and xenophobic assholes. I'm saying they didn't care enough to think that all the things he stood for was a big deal. And that's what makes me angry that there are over 61 m Americans whose base beliefs share those of that idiot. I can't believe this is the man that will replace a great leader like Obama. >.<Joy https://www.blogger.com/profile/08176549392514186645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-36308057553151773322016-11-20T05:33:36.546-07:002016-11-20T05:33:36.546-07:00The Biden memes are gold!
I also find the whole s...The Biden memes are gold!<br /><br />I also find the whole sore loser etc etc thing so weird! I feel like that just would not happen here, everyone has the right to be upset about an election. That does not mean you are a sore loser. But I am sure it will happen here too. We seem to take the worst things from everyoneBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-35050568474906780752016-11-19T13:58:14.069-07:002016-11-19T13:58:14.069-07:00Yes, thank you for all this. ((HUGS)) I've als...Yes, thank you for all this. ((HUGS)) I've also called about the ACA. I do plan to be WAY more active in any way that I can. Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-80517073970411713082016-11-19T10:51:01.662-07:002016-11-19T10:51:01.662-07:00Very well said. I haven't been doing much read...Very well said. I haven't been doing much reading. I just finished my first book (not including audiobooks) since early October. I'm even doing a lot of relistening on audio, because I need something funny and I didn't have any review books that were what I needed. I also haven't been very good about visiting blogs. I'm trying to get caught up today. <br /><br />I've made calls to both senators and my congressman. I've called Speaker Ryan's phone survey on ACA. I've also called to ask that they investigate Trump's finances and conflict of interest. I've set my Kroger Plus Card to make donations to Planned Parenthood. For Giving Tuesday, I will be making my donation to ACLU.<br /><br />I saw a tweet by Bernie Sanders where he said that politics is not a spectator sport. I'm going to take that to heart. I will be more involved going forward.<br /><br />Melanie @ <a href="http://www.hotlistens.com/" rel="nofollow">Hot Listens</a> & <a href="http://rabidreads.ca/category/reviews/by-reviewer/melanie" rel="nofollow">Rabid Reads</a>Melanie (@AudiobookMel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12682752959290631075noreply@blogger.com