I have removed several right wing replies. I do not have any desire to moderate a political forum here with one person taking extreme positions and harassing other participants.
I created this blog in 2003 as a place to post about my travels and occasional thoughts on the passing scene. I love to see comments about travel, food, books, movies or personal successes or difficulties.
My politics are pretty clear, no labels really apply. I live in a world with people of many backgrounds and beliefs. It is my desire to retain open communication with everyone. I will express my views from time to time, I try not tor rant, unless I label it 🙂 I expect replies to be polite and also not to rant either Left OR Right. It is my space so I will be the only judge.
tell ’em, paul!
Well done. I will never understand people who are not fact-based and science-based, and who indulge in unsubstantiated conspiracy theories, no matter what their political persuasion. It’s your blog; it’s for fun and friendship. Bravo for keeping it that way.
So sorry that you have to post this— knowing you and Carol, I would expect your followers to be respectful in your “space” even if they disagree. I am so sorry that you have not had that experience. You deserve peace and happiness only— and a healing time going forward. I wish only that for you.
Right on or is it Left on-never mind, keep the blog coming Paul. We enjoy it.
As always, you are a role model of how to handle tbese issues.
Paul,
Love your travel posts! However we found your your “New Beginnings” post to be a completely over the top partisan political rant. Yes, it’s your blog and you are free to do whatever you like with it. But it is disengenous to claim that “no labels apply”.
Well said, Paul! we enjoy your blogs and miss hearing your stories in person. Keep writing!
LOVE you both and love your posts–keep writing please!
Good for you Paul and keep those blogs coming. They bring joy and excitement during these stay at home days.
Yes, this did need to be said. And I’m glad you did. Keep letting us know about your travels and travails as well. I look forward to seeing you and Carol next summer when you come to Rochester. Much Love & God’s Blessings – Darlene
We miss you both! Keep it coming! Hugs & love Jane & Dean