tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777766.post2782279551425673715..comments2023-10-21T07:20:22.629-04:00Comments on Liberty Street: Shocking News: Brace YourselfKathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03849598751096484281noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777766.post-80487363922120576562007-04-07T15:57:00.000-04:002007-04-07T15:57:00.000-04:00Hey Kathy! It could be that we both have diffe...Hey Kathy!<BR/><BR/> It could be that we both have different ideas of what a blog is. I guess I saw it as more of a place where the blogger offers her commentary or outlook on the subjects that she raises. I think you would agree with that, but you see it more as offering a reflection of what is on your mind as you go through your day and see different things.<BR/><BR/> I don't think I have been out of line in critiquing your blog, that is always a reader's perorgative. And I do think my criticism is valid. That being said, I understand that you prefer the current way you are writing your blog and I continue to wish you luck.<BR/><BR/> By the way, I do not have three grown chidlren, my oldest is eighteen and in university and the younger two are still at home.<BR/><BR/>Take Care<BR/>JoanJoanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05183321434633267487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777766.post-43018616062326083682007-04-07T14:21:00.000-04:002007-04-07T14:21:00.000-04:00But Joan, why is it that you think it's appropriat...But Joan, why is it that <B>you</B> think it's appropriate to tell me that I am "staying at the same place," or that "my blog [not "blogs," I only have one blog] is not progressing"? <BR/><BR/>It's one thing to disagree with my opinions or my stands on the issues I discuss; or to suggest a different way of looking at an issue -- but why would you feel the need to give me unsolicited advice on what you think I should be "accomplishing" with my blog? <BR/><BR/>I would be the first to say that Liberty Street is not for everyone. Every blogger I know would say their blog is not for everyone. My blog reflects MY interests and views; MY passions; MY sense of what is important. You have been telling me since I started this blog that you "don't understand what [I] am attempting to bring to the table." That should tell you something about whether this blog is giving you something that you find valuable. I think we can agree that it isn't giving you something that you find valuable. But for some reason, you seem to feel that it's my obligation to give you the blog content you would find valuable, rather than you seeking out other blogs that do that, or starting your own blog.<BR/><BR/>God knows I appreciate loyal readers, and you are one of two readers who have been with me since almost the beginning. But I also do not wish to be harangued and lectured about what I should be "accomplishing" with my blog; what I should be discussing; how I should be discussing it; and whether my blog is "progressing" or not. <BR/><BR/>It's not your place to do that. It's incredibly inappropriate. And frankly, I'm somewhat astounded that a grown woman who has raised three children and presumably has mature social skills does not get this.<BR/><BR/>Bottom line: Stop telling me how and what to write at Liberty Street. You have many valuable things to say, and I don't want to lose you as a reader. But that said, I also don't want to desperately hang on to a reader who doesn't "get" and appreciate what I do here. If that reader is you, you should move on.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03849598751096484281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777766.post-37741780992636589592007-04-07T00:40:00.000-04:002007-04-07T00:40:00.000-04:00Hey Kathy! Okay, well can you atleast tell me ...Hey Kathy!<BR/><BR/> Okay, well can you atleast tell me what exactly you are attempting to bring to the table here? I must be missing it. Your blogs are not progressing, they are saying the same thing now that they said a year ago. I guess I am confused why you are staying at the same place.<BR/><BR/>Take Care<BR/>JoanJoanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05183321434633267487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777766.post-74111674323224473922007-04-06T22:03:00.000-04:002007-04-06T22:03:00.000-04:00Joan, I keep telling you, you should start your ow...Joan, I keep telling you, you should start your own blog. You have a lot to say, and it's frustrating to you that I'm not saying it.<BR/><BR/>Blogger is still free, and they have many great new features.<BR/><BR/>Give it a try.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03849598751096484281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777766.post-15466323709233282482007-04-06T19:02:00.000-04:002007-04-06T19:02:00.000-04:00Hey Kathy! Don't you think it would be more us...Hey Kathy!<BR/><BR/> Don't you think it would be more useful to BEGIN the discussion at the point we all know, which is that the USA and Britain invaded Iraq in an attempt to protect corporate interests in oil? For the past couple years you have been repeating the same thing over and over and over again. And each time you present it as though it is breaking news. We ALREADY know the motivation behind the invasion.<BR/><BR/> Try discussing the future of American foreign policy now that everyone is well aware it(foreign policy) is based on protecting corporate financial interests. What are the effects of this on domestic policy? Can the Democrats pull the troops out of Iraq when they have been part of this policy any time they have had a president in office? There is much here to discuss. Maybe blogs do not get a lot of support because they are not serving a function. Anyone can point to a story in the Washington Post. Nobody seems interested in discussing the real issue. Anyone can state their opinion, the trick is to start a discussion that is not being adquately addressed.<BR/><BR/>Take Care<BR/>JoanJoanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05183321434633267487noreply@blogger.com