No matter what you’re political allegiances I have to believe having the presidential election over is a relief, at least on some level.
No more non-stop negative political ads and coverage. The winners are now trying to decide how to deal with the huge issues our nation and the world as a whole are facing and the losers are looking for a reason, or at this stage something/someone to blame, for their unexpected lost.
Personally, I’m happy with the results. Not to say there’s not reasons for concern.
But I didn’t want a party leading our nation into the future, and the changes it will bring, who couldn’t recognize or accept those changes which have already occurred (see related article by Paul Maxim.) In my opinion, this is why they and their far-right supporters are so deeply in denial about the election results.
Hopefully with time there can be understanding, positive ideas, cooporation and positive movement forward on both sides.
Hey, not likely…but I said, hopefully.
Well said, Earl, and I cross my fingers that your wishes come true – not only for this nation, but for the whole world, interconnected with the U.S. in so many ways.
Thanks, Markus. From my readings I know most of the world breathed a huge sigh of relief at the outcome of this U.S. presidential election — as I did. Like it or not…we’re all in this together and the sooner we can come to terms with that fact and start cooperating the better it’s going to be for us all.
I don’t normally discuss politics but i will say this is a great photo of Maggie!!!
Ken, thanks on the photo.
I understand the policy of not discussing politics…it seems we as a nation have lost the ability to discuss subjects such as this without it turning to name calling. The word compromise should be put on the endangered word list as no one is making use of it these days.
However, I also know from history’s lessons you’ve got to speak out when greed, hatred and discrimination try to gain credibility behind mis-truths and misrepresentations. Sometimes silence is taken as approval.
When I first started blogging I made a firm commitment not to discuss certain subjects, politics being one. It would be incorrect to assume that that means I don’t have an opinion (or even voice that opinion) on matters I believe to be important. It’s just that I think there are more effective ways of being heard with the possibility that it might do some good. That said, I do love to read about other points of view on just about any subjects even though I don’t participate in the conversations.
Ken, I didn’t mean to imply you in particular with my previous comment. I was in reality talking of myself…especially with the last statement. I tend to stand on the sidelines sometimes when I probably shouldn’t. Thanks!
That’s an incredibly beautiful image of Maggie – I love how your image is flooded with light. The warm autumn tones and the sunflare are breathtaking. Many compliments, Earl.