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I guess both Recluse as well as myself will be keeping our fingers to ourselves for a while . . .

Alex

Dear Recluse,

Actually, I shared your post with about a dozen friends and acquaintances today.

They told me they will pray to receive the same amount of venom in that same vein as I so obviously have!

Hissssssss . . . ..

Alex

Both. Militarily, we are not weak, but our leadership is weak and lives in a dream world not hindered by reality. The meddling part is true in that we do not have well-thought-out plans and solutions that carry through from one administration to another over time. When we do intervene, it usually is wrong time, wrong place, and with consequences that should have been predictable.


Once again, more emotion than reason or logic. America has been, and could continue to be a force for good in the world. It isn't perfect, but many others are worse. I have noticed that thread of anti-Americanism cropping up in comments from time to time. Are you Canadian? Even Alex isn't that hostile toward us. LOL.

Hiss on, Alex. Just don't get hissed off.

Dear Charles,

I'm not hostile toward the Grand Republic to the South at all! I'm only venomous toward Putin . . . hissss . . . .

As for your foreign policy ventures, am only repeating what I've heard Americans in the know - and Donald Trump - are saying on CNN!

What can we up here help it if you guys keep sending us such political commentary!

You have to admit that Putin has made you guys look rather, shall we say, confused

But that's only if Wolf Blitzer and Chris Cuomo are to be believed.

Alex

Y'all can pray to receive (and disperse) as much venom as you wish. I could share your posts, and most definitely get a response which is contrary to that of your friends. But I will not do that....and I will not battle you tit for tat on this forum.

Alice offered a post which began a very timely subject....and once again.....you turned it into an anti-Putin thread. You have stated how it is impossible for us to eradicate our biases.....and you are very good at projecting yours.

The confusion is real, I am afraid. Perhaps the next election will help, but who knows?

Dear Charles,

Did you see the Democratic presidential debate last night? What did you think?

I was rather impressed with the focus on issues (unlike the Republican debate) and also with Bernie Sanders . . .

Alex

Dear Recluse,

OK, your point is taken.

I've gone off the rails, I admit it, OK?

I apologise to you and have started a prayer thread for the president of the Russian Federation.

I will shut up now.

Alex

I didn't see it - a downside of working in music for the Latins. They keep me busy. When the field of candidates is whittled down, I will watch those later debates. Those tend to have more substance.

Good point Sir Charles!

But the Democrats really outclassed the Republicans with their focus on the issues - it was a couple of hours of sheer political enjoyment, agree or disagree with them.

May St Cecilia the patron of music continue to bless your harmonious endeavours!

(How are the Latins doing these days? Still striking discordant notes? ).

Alex

I think there are too many Republican candidates at this point. They seem to be like little kids trying to get noticed. Maybe later, they will have some concrete proposals.

Thanks for the St. Cecilia prayer.

The Latins are fine. I work for a very conservative Latin parish that tolerates no liturgical nonsense. The music is chant, polyphony, good quality anthems, and classic organ literature played on a pipe organ installed in 1953 that just had a console rebuild a couple of months ago. We take liturgy and music quite seriously. Here is a link if you are interested. Take a look in the photo section listed on the right hand side.

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Thank you my friend. And as always, I keep Ukraine and Her people in my prayers. I feel close to Ukraine. (I know a Ukrainian Orthodox priest and his family who are very near and dear to my heart).

You were impressed with the self avowed socialist, Bernie?

Which issues impressed you? Is it the democratic party's dedication to gay "marriage" and all LGBTQ issues? Is it the democratic party's support of euthanasia? Is it the democratic party's full fledged affirmation of abortion on demand? Perhaps it is the democratic party's loyal dedication to Planned Parenthood and their butchering of babies for the sale of tissue and organs?

I like Bernie, but then again I liked him before the debate too. I will vote for him this primary.