Dont hate: Isolate!
Reflections on my previous ANGRY POST24 total reviews
Comment from Frank De layna
Your peice hit it right on the nose: isolation. My wife and I too, became, disgusted, quit believing in Christian hyprocrites, and everything Republican since Trump. And quit looking and reading the news. So now we judge people individually. But we need someone like Kasic(spell check).
reply by the author on 14-May-2019
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Your peice hit it right on the nose: isolation. My wife and I too, became, disgusted, quit believing in Christian hyprocrites, and everything Republican since Trump. And quit looking and reading the news. So now we judge people individually. But we need someone like Kasic(spell check).
Comment Written 14-May-2019
reply by the author on 14-May-2019
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Thanks so much Frank, for your great review and generous stars so very much appreciated! Please stay tuned! HIS GRAYNESS; Vance
Comment from Teri7
This is a very well written piece and somewhat of an apology for being angry when you wrote the piece you spoke of. The politic arena is in somewhat of a mess these days. That is why I have to pray and leave it in God's hands. Very good and heartfelt words you have penned my friend! Blessings, teri
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2017
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This is a very well written piece and somewhat of an apology for being angry when you wrote the piece you spoke of. The politic arena is in somewhat of a mess these days. That is why I have to pray and leave it in God's hands. Very good and heartfelt words you have penned my friend! Blessings, teri
Comment Written 13-Nov-2017
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2017
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Thank you Terri7 for this very kind and uplifting review. I'm glad to know you are praying for goodwill and positive outcomes and I will share mine with you as well. Blessing and thanks again. HIS GRAYNESS; Vance
Comment from Sharon Haiste
Well said Vance. Although I don't think that we'll chastise you too badly. We've all taken opportunities to voice our inner feelings without a lot of thought about how it will be received.
It's called being passionate and it makes us artists.
Go easy on yourself.
Sharon
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2017
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Well said Vance. Although I don't think that we'll chastise you too badly. We've all taken opportunities to voice our inner feelings without a lot of thought about how it will be received.
It's called being passionate and it makes us artists.
Go easy on yourself.
Sharon
Comment Written 13-Nov-2017
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2017
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Thanks so much Sharon, for your very kind and encouraging review. It is wonderful to hear from you and I look forward to sharing with you in the future! His GRAYNESS. Vance
Comment from B.B. Rose
Was this an apology? I think so. But how can you avoid politics in the nation now? Everything has been politicized. This site included. At home, I try reading the newspaper (I live in a small town, but get the state's major paper) and you would think they had a macro on their computers that mention the GOP-dominated state legislature...funds donated to conservative candidates (for any office) are always referred to as "dark money." I had a friend in California whose roommate was a poll worker and said she could tell Trump voters "by the way they smelled." They live in Santa Barbara by the way. Changed my relationship with a friend I'd had for sixty years. So, now I bite my lip and keep my mouth closed, but resentment is building within...Isolate? Don't believe it's achievable.
Well, enough of me raving on. I didn't vote for the current president, but there was no way I would ever have voted for Madam Secretary. Best regards, B.B. Rose
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2017
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Was this an apology? I think so. But how can you avoid politics in the nation now? Everything has been politicized. This site included. At home, I try reading the newspaper (I live in a small town, but get the state's major paper) and you would think they had a macro on their computers that mention the GOP-dominated state legislature...funds donated to conservative candidates (for any office) are always referred to as "dark money." I had a friend in California whose roommate was a poll worker and said she could tell Trump voters "by the way they smelled." They live in Santa Barbara by the way. Changed my relationship with a friend I'd had for sixty years. So, now I bite my lip and keep my mouth closed, but resentment is building within...Isolate? Don't believe it's achievable.
Well, enough of me raving on. I didn't vote for the current president, but there was no way I would ever have voted for Madam Secretary. Best regards, B.B. Rose
Comment Written 10-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2017
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Thanks so much B.B., for your great and generous review! I'm actually disappointed with myself for giving in to my anger and letting it flow into the world of poetry...that should be full of love and generosity and gratitude! I just cannot believe that our values can be so besmirched by the dirty politicians and the press. Many thanks to you for your thoughts and lovely review and stars! HIS GRAYNESS; Vance
Comment from Dawn Munro
Vance, I think we all learn throughout our lives, and it takes recognizing mistakes to grow. That said, however, I am afraid that I have to disagree with your harsh assessment of yourself, and a passionate piece - without passion, life would be boring indeed, IMO. Words are words, and a civilized human being can (or SHOULD be able to) use them with passion without inciting violence, IF the recipients are also civilized. ?? And after all, is that not what we are, a civilized society? (We should not have to become robotic; bury emotion, should we?)
Hmm... wonderfully thought-provoking my friend, and well-said. My only suggestion would be to divide into two or tree paragraphs, simply because some readers will skip work if it appears too 'bulky'.
reply by the author on 08-Oct-2017
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Vance, I think we all learn throughout our lives, and it takes recognizing mistakes to grow. That said, however, I am afraid that I have to disagree with your harsh assessment of yourself, and a passionate piece - without passion, life would be boring indeed, IMO. Words are words, and a civilized human being can (or SHOULD be able to) use them with passion without inciting violence, IF the recipients are also civilized. ?? And after all, is that not what we are, a civilized society? (We should not have to become robotic; bury emotion, should we?)
Hmm... wonderfully thought-provoking my friend, and well-said. My only suggestion would be to divide into two or tree paragraphs, simply because some readers will skip work if it appears too 'bulky'.
Comment Written 07-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 08-Oct-2017
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Thank you Dawn! your words are always a blessing and your friendship is precious to me! Vance
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You are most welcome, Vance, and likewise!
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You are doing great Patty! keep it coming! Vance
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:) Not Patty, dear, but okay... (LOL) XX
Comment from Gert sherwood
Hello Vance
I'm a person who really don't understand politicians don't realize as you said ((EGO is a potentially dangerous element that demands wise management.
The only thing I can say is
why isolate just---
THERE'S NO Plate for Hate scrap hate off your plate and ignore what the media is saying and as you said so well
(Make your choices of right and wrong based on YOUR OWN VALUES! Not those who do not share them!
Gert
reply by the author on 08-Oct-2017
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Hello Vance
I'm a person who really don't understand politicians don't realize as you said ((EGO is a potentially dangerous element that demands wise management.
The only thing I can say is
why isolate just---
THERE'S NO Plate for Hate scrap hate off your plate and ignore what the media is saying and as you said so well
(Make your choices of right and wrong based on YOUR OWN VALUES! Not those who do not share them!
Gert
Comment Written 06-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 08-Oct-2017
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Thank you so much dear Gert as you always bring wisdom to any circumstance or thought and I love hearing from you on any subject. ! love and hugs Vance
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See you late later Vance
Gert
Comment from Bill Schott
Your new words of isolation make it seem like the GOP has trumpeted your tune. Isolate muslims, altogether, then we won't need to fear them. Isolate Mexicans as a bunch, then we won't need to bother with them individually. Keep those women who can't keep their legs together from seeking humane ways to stop pregnancies and make them have those babies. Then make them pay for them until they enter prison. Let's not be part of the world, we will either be the top banana or shut down any progress made earlier by those demonic democrats.
Wow, Your Greyness, look what you made me do. Sorry to bleed all over like this. Ever since I left the Marines, whom the republicans saved from extinction every four years, and went into public education, which the republicans have castrated and starved to death, I've had to take a dim view of that party. So, I guess your isolation essay pulled the trigger on some pent up opinions. Have a happy day and forget I said anything.
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2017
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Your new words of isolation make it seem like the GOP has trumpeted your tune. Isolate muslims, altogether, then we won't need to fear them. Isolate Mexicans as a bunch, then we won't need to bother with them individually. Keep those women who can't keep their legs together from seeking humane ways to stop pregnancies and make them have those babies. Then make them pay for them until they enter prison. Let's not be part of the world, we will either be the top banana or shut down any progress made earlier by those demonic democrats.
Wow, Your Greyness, look what you made me do. Sorry to bleed all over like this. Ever since I left the Marines, whom the republicans saved from extinction every four years, and went into public education, which the republicans have castrated and starved to death, I've had to take a dim view of that party. So, I guess your isolation essay pulled the trigger on some pent up opinions. Have a happy day and forget I said anything.
Comment Written 06-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2017
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Hey Bill...your words are a sincere reflection of passion and concern, and much appreciated. We are deeply sunk in a pond of insanity these days and I only want to celebrate those who are sincerely trying to drain the swamp, not keep pissin' in it so nobody can get a clean swim! Vance
Comment from Mabaker
This was well-written apart from one small issue. You write for a selective reader/writer group. USA. Readers there know exactly what and whom you are ripping to shreds. Yeah, I agree sometimes the blokes Down-Under are dim as a 20 volt light bulb but we read and we enjoy a good old rant, knock yourself out. Just think about the smaller audience, us little blokes. Regards Mabaker.
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2017
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This was well-written apart from one small issue. You write for a selective reader/writer group. USA. Readers there know exactly what and whom you are ripping to shreds. Yeah, I agree sometimes the blokes Down-Under are dim as a 20 volt light bulb but we read and we enjoy a good old rant, knock yourself out. Just think about the smaller audience, us little blokes. Regards Mabaker.
Comment Written 02-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2017
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Hi Mabaker: nice to meet you mate and perhaps you should know I'm also an Aussie Citizen after living there for many years in Sydney and Adelaide. Sometimes when writing, I just overlook such things and only consider that I'm in touch with only USA! That's inexcusable when I'm so close to Doggymad and Irish rain. so I do appreciate your thump on the skull (like my Dad used to do)!! Hope to see you often and will certainly come round and visit your works also! Vance
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Some advanced writers (not age ) don't like anything being said glad I didn't offend. I'm home most day pop in for cuppa. Sincerely Anne
Comment from Lucian Carter
I understand your motives in writing this. A sincere repentance of past anger. I respect your opinion, even if I don't share it.
Thing is, I think you may be mixing up Ego and the Id. The base, fight or flight, eat or be eaten instincts come from the Id, assuming we're talking Freudian terms. The ego is the regulator between the higher being (the superego) and the Id. Or were you using ego more colloquially?
Bottom line, this is not a great piece of literature. So I won't be giving it 5-stars. That doesn't diminish what you said, or what it means to you. For a piece like this, rating really doesn't matter, does it?
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I understand your motives in writing this. A sincere repentance of past anger. I respect your opinion, even if I don't share it.
Thing is, I think you may be mixing up Ego and the Id. The base, fight or flight, eat or be eaten instincts come from the Id, assuming we're talking Freudian terms. The ego is the regulator between the higher being (the superego) and the Id. Or were you using ego more colloquially?
Bottom line, this is not a great piece of literature. So I won't be giving it 5-stars. That doesn't diminish what you said, or what it means to you. For a piece like this, rating really doesn't matter, does it?
This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 01-Oct-2017
Comment from robyn corum
Vance,
This is a smart piece recognizing that you (as well as the rest of us) are not perfect. This admission shows your humility and humanity. I appreciate that a lot. *smile* This piece is admirable for the compassion and honesty you show. Though not everyone will agree with it, no one can complain about your sincerity.
Some things for your consideration:
1.) After further reflection on this work, I realize(d) that
2.) brought shame and remorse and I wish(ed) to share the wisdom
3.) In my opinion (for what it's worth) spacing between your paragraphs would really help make your piece more appealing to read. It would break up the look of a 'block' of writing and make it look less like 'homework' style reading, if you see what I mean?
Thanks! Have a super day!
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Vance,
This is a smart piece recognizing that you (as well as the rest of us) are not perfect. This admission shows your humility and humanity. I appreciate that a lot. *smile* This piece is admirable for the compassion and honesty you show. Though not everyone will agree with it, no one can complain about your sincerity.
Some things for your consideration:
1.) After further reflection on this work, I realize(d) that
2.) brought shame and remorse and I wish(ed) to share the wisdom
3.) In my opinion (for what it's worth) spacing between your paragraphs would really help make your piece more appealing to read. It would break up the look of a 'block' of writing and make it look less like 'homework' style reading, if you see what I mean?
Thanks! Have a super day!
Comment Written 30-Sep-2017