>John wrote- >You got me! I was thinking that a "response" would be something to the >effect of www.sorelosers.com . Suffice to say that I was >disappointed..... :-( > >Anyhow, this stuff has got me thinking again.... there is a certain cadre >of Kerry-supporters who get quite agitated about every perceived slight >against the "patriotism" of their fellow Kerry-supporters. > >Yet, isn't there something slighlty unpatriotic about apologizing to the >world for the results of the election? And for feeling ashamed about the >political preferences of a majority of American voters? Wouldn't >patriotism ordinarily suggest that as Americans we work out our differences >"in house" (or "in the family" if you will)?
Quick answer, not the wisest, but I am living dangerously today...... Oh good golly, where do I get stock in those soap boxes you stand on? "Sorry" is a personal word, it rests in individual hopes and dreams and letdowns of countrymen/women. I think "ashamed" is interpretive(?). I think you read way too much into this and should maybe revisit the site and read the FAQ without that chip on your shoulder. You don't feel the need to apologize to anyone and that is your perogative A gallery is art, art has personal meaning. Heck, I have never given much thought to it but there is quite a bit of election art as much as buttons, signs etc- this is just an extension of that to post election art (just because the signs are all out of the yards and the airwaves are not full of mud slinging, it doesn't mean there isn't a "recovery" period after an election.) Trying to keep it "all in the family" and not respond to the "outsiders" hopes and dreams is like ignoring an elephant in the room. Trying to recognize opinions around the globe is like recognizing feelings in a family- bury them, ignore them, etc and it doesn't help keep the family "functional". Ahhhh, the website says it probably better than I could. I am not a "disciple", I do think the concept is neat. I saw F-9/11 with Canadian, Australian and a Netherlander (?), which led to great dialog that broadened my perspectives without changing my love of this country. Dialog is not about "trashing and rehashing". The movie was a great way for us to talk and have a bit of fun, I was also glad it wasn't going to be entered for awards as a "documentary". All this art keeps us talking about things that enrich me more than just election results. Dee _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
