tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post6778629224140374801..comments2023-10-21T16:38:35.007-05:00Comments on Thoughts from Frank and Fern: Playground PoliticsFrank and Fernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-3230070823695760702015-09-15T21:45:13.431-05:002015-09-15T21:45:13.431-05:00You're welcome. I really enjoyed your article ...You're welcome. I really enjoyed your article about the Honda generator. I've been looking at that lately, and your post will probably sway my decision. Thanks again.<br /><br />Frank<br /><br />http://livingprepared.blogspot.com/2015/09/honda-2000i-generator-test-run-for-2015.html<br /><br />Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-41260003073997387032015-09-15T21:42:39.591-05:002015-09-15T21:42:39.591-05:00Hi, Fiona. You do remember the TV show Green Acres...Hi, Fiona. You do remember the TV show Green Acres? I think they had a pig named Arnold, and their telephone was outside. But they didn't have tablets back then, and I'm sure Arnold has now been smoked. <br /><br />It is hard to find anybody to accept responsibility. Just look around, even at the highest levels, they blame somebody else for their failures. What happen to, "The buck stops here."? We're not like we used to be, and when this thing goes down, it just ain't gonna be pretty. But I'm not responsible for that, it's somebody else's fault. <br /><br />Thank you for the comment, Fiona. Have you considered a real long extension cord?<br /><br />Frank<br />Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-28961118231707618892015-09-15T21:37:09.239-05:002015-09-15T21:37:09.239-05:00Thank you, Bellen. Remember all politics are local...Thank you, Bellen. Remember all politics are local. I find something very interesting on the national level, though. The two strongest Republican candidates are not politicians. I think the American people are sending a clear, distinct message. they are tired of politics as usual. Politicians don't get things done. Slapping each other on the back and telling each other how great they are, just doesn't get the job done. I think our professional politicians need to pay attention, or maybe I should say our future professional politicians. I think being a good person is significantly more important than being a good liar. I for one, am sick of our national political forum. It is a worthless, meaningless joke. Time to go to bed.<br /><br />Frank<br />Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-41760768313394974092015-09-15T21:30:23.035-05:002015-09-15T21:30:23.035-05:00I agree, nobody is perfect. He seems to be a good,...I agree, nobody is perfect. He seems to be a good, decent, honest man. I hope he can survive. Thank you for the comment.<br /><br />Frank<br />Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-420818139488622222015-09-12T19:20:15.996-05:002015-09-12T19:20:15.996-05:00Great post, thanks!Great post, thanks!Mike Yukonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07615350717597229013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-40747871204387977562015-09-12T18:48:13.372-05:002015-09-12T18:48:13.372-05:00The more I hear about Ben Carson, the more I like ...The more I hear about Ben Carson, the more I like him. I hope he can survive the mainstream media's nonsense. Prepared Grammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13520764687351107967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-39949073912799035682015-09-12T16:57:18.891-05:002015-09-12T16:57:18.891-05:00Personal Responsibility.....heaven forbid! The gre...Personal Responsibility.....heaven forbid! The great tragedy underlying so many of societies ills is no one is responsible for anything they do, there is always an excuse. The driving force of a consumer based economy is me me me, and I must have that cause so and so does.<br />As to the politicians, simply terrifying to think of the winner of this presidential race.<br />Great read Fern and I remembered to plug my tablet in at the chicken barn/garage.Fionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05348495575211204989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-13510566695518200132015-09-12T16:30:49.767-05:002015-09-12T16:30:49.767-05:00Mr. Carson has been too weasely on the Second Amen...Mr. Carson has been too weasely on the Second Amendment. That's the last thing we need.<br /><br />- SunshineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-73068777331334541922015-09-12T15:55:58.233-05:002015-09-12T15:55:58.233-05:00I like Ben Carson. But what you said holds true, w...I like Ben Carson. But what you said holds true, will he be able to stand up to the sharks? Who knows. Being a good man and a good surgeon may not be enough, but I do like him better than the majority of the other spineless candidates. <br /><br />It's hard for me to even look at some of these guys. It's going to be hard for somebody to be of lower moral fiber than the one holding the office right now. I really don't think we will have a presidential election. Others say somebody will stop him. Who? Look at what's being done to our country. Who is going to stop him? Our leadership is spineless. We'll see here real soon.<br /><br />Frank<br />Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-74169461998798760172015-09-12T15:50:05.709-05:002015-09-12T15:50:05.709-05:00Vicki, thank you for sharing. I believe that rabbi...Vicki, thank you for sharing. I believe that rabbit hole is going to go deeper and it's going to get much darker, a type and form of darkness than any of us have ever experienced. The hard and difficult times we are seeing now are just a warm up for what's right around the corner. It's going to get real dicey. Take care.<br /><br />Frank<br />Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-20182610226893596892015-09-12T05:23:35.191-05:002015-09-12T05:23:35.191-05:00Fern - hubby and I have been having the same conve...Fern - hubby and I have been having the same conversation about the politicians running for office except in our case it is the local politicians. All are trying to appease the many factions of voters - those who want our town to incorporate, those who want our main business road to beautify, those who want more and higher paying jobs, those who want lower taxes, those who want more or less government. Somehow our politicians are addressing all the issues but none are doing it in a responsible way. It's promises promises and but if you analyze the answers it will be impossible to implement even a minor fraction of the solutions.<br /><br />Could I do it in a more responsible way - no and I don't think any politician can. The only way I can resolve the issues is to take care of myself and my family, help my neighbors and hope that the ripple effect will take place. We all have to deal with the rules/laws/decisions the politicians make on all levels of government from local to national, we just have to find the way to deal with them that best suits our personal needs. And for us, it's analyzing the problem, planning the solution, and implementing the plan.Bellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17249001827113998376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-51702530010575549472015-09-12T01:39:57.988-05:002015-09-12T01:39:57.988-05:00The one shining light among the candidates is Ben ...The one shining light among the candidates is Ben Carson. Have followed him for the last almost 30 years. He is the real deal. But can he stand up to the sharks? I don't know.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-64275408887520406472015-09-12T01:25:55.920-05:002015-09-12T01:25:55.920-05:00Fern, you are absolutely spot on. Seems to me tha...Fern, you are absolutely spot on. Seems to me that no politician has progressed beyond the age of seven. It has nothing to do with representing those who put them in office and everything to do with money and power. Me...I will continue to prepare as best I can for I believe we have almost reached the bottom of the rabbit hole. That and I firmly believe that the most terrifying words in the English language are "I'm from the government and I'm here to help you."Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09409645438732452330noreply@blogger.com