I took the advice of "whipcreamy", one of the followers of my blog, and checked out other blogs (in hopes of drumming up more interest). I posted my 'Health Care...is it a right or a privilege?' piece on 2 liberal blogs (salon.com and thomhartmann.com) and one conservative (anncoulter.com). I received about 10 - 15 responses on salon and thomhartmann, and they were pretty much the same as those on my blog. In 8 hours I received 48 replies on anncoulter. Needless to say, I was shocked....SHOCKED....at how angry and mean they were. Here are some examples:
You don't even know if she has or needs health care or not. You, my friend, are looking at the world and searching for problems to complain about. You are a liberal troll. Go play somewhere else. I don't want to go to your site or hear any more of your stupid views.
You call yourself "progressive" which is another word for socialist. Most of us don't like socialists.
Doesn't anyone understand that those without insurance actually have the gold-plated, Cadillac Plan?
While I support your cousin's freedom to live her life and "pursue happiness" as she sees fit, I also feel that because of her life choices she has decided to be a "non-contributor" to the general well-being of society.
Excellent answers...conservatives.It was just a twit questoin..made al the more twittish by the screen name 'progressive" (is that another way to say "moronic usefull idiot of the communist"?)
If your cousin thought that health care insurance was important, she would figure out a way to get it. She has assets, has a job, etc. For the vast, vast majority of people in this country, it is just a matter of setting priorities. If she doesn't have it, obviously it is not a priority. Why should I pay for her insurance through my taxes?PS--Does she use Alar on her apples?
Given what you have posted, the answer is simple; If your cousin doesn't have health insurance, YOU should pay for it. If you do not wish to, you are a hypocrite for not setting a good example in supporting your own ideology
I have the right to tell Ms. Progressive that I've passed craps with more intelligence than liberals
I'm a little bummed right now. I didn't realize people could me so mean. Plus, they all missed the point. I was merely describing a situation that many Americans face today. Not everyone has the same potential in life to turn their apple picking job into a huge money making franchise. Yes, there are pople out there who are lazy and want to take advantage of everyone, and take hand-outs. But there are people who try really hard, but still can't get ahead. Not everyone has the potential to be a rocket scientist. And....we still need people to pick our fruits and vegetables for us. Someone has to do it. And if they're doing something constructive to help put food in grocery stores so we can buy it for our families.....well, they should have the right to have affordable health insurance. I never, ever said that my cousin should get it for free.
Am I wrong in my beliefs? Do those people sound mean and angy, or am I being a little sensitive?
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They are typical right wing wackos. You have to keep in mind that you posted your blog on the one of the most right wing wacko sites you can find. Also know that more people read your comments than posted. I am sure your comments made atleast SOME people think. The blogosphere is interesting in that people feel they have this (excuse my spelling) aninimity and are invincible. Progressive- Think of those negative responses as a way to fuel your own goals! So far you are doing a great job.
ReplyDeleteOUCH!I believe your thoughts on health care are right,why should one person receive a better standard of care because they have more money,or a better job.I think it's funny when people say"my tax dollars"to me it doesn't matter what they do with my money there still taking it every week.Also don't unterstand why people have to be so hateful,they could disagree and give there reasons,without the negativty.we do it all the time
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Wow! Don't fret about those comments, Progressive. They seem to be from uninformed who totally missed your point. Those people are searching the internet looking for blogs to complain about!
ReplyDeleteWho is going to pick the apples if your cousin doesn't, illegal aliens??? Rising unemployment and businesses closing, rather than opening certainly do not help anyone try to "figure out a way to get it (health insurance)"
Thanks for your comments. Being from Oregon, where it seems only migrant workers pick fruit (many of whom might be illegal aliens), I thought it was interesting that a white female was picking apples to make a living. At least she was working. A lot of people would find that kind of employment beneath them.
ReplyDeleteHiya! I love blogs that make me think, and yours is a new one on my list. Also check out http://aberranttemplar.blogspot.com/. It's written by a good friend of mine whom I've known since...oh, I don't know...probably before we could walk! His views are also very liberal and progressive, and his most recent post should make you feel better by realizing that you're not the only one to be attacked by Internet strangers!
ReplyDeleteKeep it up :)
Yeah, if you are going to venture onto Coulter you are going to find those who use the same harsh invective. For the most part I see such rantings as more ignorant than hateful, regardless of the content. I try to avoid those sites on either side of the ideological divide that shout down and insult. But do post at such places now and then in the hopes that the ignorance can be recognized for what it is. Along the lines of what "Whip" said, keep in mind that there are way way way more lurkers than posters at any site and you don't have to convert those who post to be effective in making a contribution to the larger debate. I hope I am welcome here although my perspective is far from Progressive as I understand it. I will do my best to be respectful and civil.
ReplyDeleteStowe, I appreciate your perspective. As Intuitive Thinking said, we can disagree without being negative.
ReplyDeletePlease come back and visit often. I just posted something addressed to you, that I think you might find amusing.