tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32806324.post8274992618713596564..comments2023-11-05T04:42:17.900-07:00Comments on Nomad: It Isn't About Politics, I Promise (Okay, It Mostly Isn't About Politics, So Just Keep Reading)Science Teacher Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16579558647324072199noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32806324.post-67481383504746540702008-01-03T21:45:00.000-07:002008-01-03T21:45:00.000-07:00Point taken. None of those mentioned, however, are...Point taken. None of those mentioned, however, are actually Utahns, so I'm not sure where that came from. And about half the Mitt supporters I know are genuinely interested in the issues and the candidate, the others are going with him because of the Mormon thing. I think I mostly meant to point out that I was tired of the Mitties I know refusing to have any kind of dialogue about his candidacy without seeing me as having a weak testimony. I'm fully willing to concede that many have thought through the issues and we just disagree.<BR/><BR/>Again, the blog is maybe not the best place to "let it all hang out," so to speak.Science Teacher Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16579558647324072199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32806324.post-59539489951179316232008-01-03T21:10:00.000-07:002008-01-03T21:10:00.000-07:00Yeah, I'm slightly inclined to agree with Ashlee o...Yeah, I'm slightly inclined to agree with Ashlee on the last sentence. Just because someone is Mormon and supports Mitt doesn't mean they're "jumping on the bandwagon." Maybe they just see things differently?Desmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04799831623274044784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32806324.post-62054132478967550262008-01-03T20:49:00.000-07:002008-01-03T20:49:00.000-07:00Please separate Utah Republicans from other politi...Please separate Utah Republicans from other political positions. They are their own unique party. Those are quite sweeping generalizations of conservatives you made. Suprising, coming from someone who claims to so open-minded. :)Ashleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06123739994946495088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32806324.post-34863095778105942342007-12-31T06:14:00.000-07:002007-12-31T06:14:00.000-07:00Please continue your musings and hashing of ideas ...Please continue your musings and hashing of ideas on your site. I love to read it and often show John, since he shares a lot of your views. Anyone remember the Kerry-Lieberman sign he put up in the window because neighbors put up the Bush-Cheny sign? A lot of people in our ward looked at him a little warily after that. Someone even called the office to see if he was allowed to do that, since I "represented" the University. I hope you still can find some release with your blog, it has been so fun to read and helps me flesh out my own ideas so I can discuss things a little more intelligently.chicagosappshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00854221412757018191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32806324.post-36099871780713903532007-12-30T22:56:00.000-07:002007-12-30T22:56:00.000-07:00It's funny - when I was at BYU, I often viewed Dem...It's funny - when I was at BYU, I often viewed Democrats askance, as if they were worldly people with weak testimonies (sigh - we all have youthful memories that make us cringe).<BR/><BR/>I've since come to take a more moderate view that both parties have their strengths and weaknesses, and I wonder how many LDS people feel the same way. Since so many seem to equate a Democratic vote with personal apostasy, I'm hesitant to even bring politics up with most members I know. Maybe I need a bigger backbone, and more faith in people.<BR/><BR/>For some reason, though, I feel freer to discuss my political musings on my blog than I do in person. Perhaps I figure that if people are reading my personal blog (as opposed to the photographic family blog), it's because they like me and/or like reading things that make them think. Either way, they're not likely to be too put off if I say something they disagree with. Plus, as you mentioned, writing things out helps me sort through my ideas.<BR/><BR/>Incidentally, if you want to toss ideas around you're welcome to do it on my blog - I don't think our readership crosses over much. :)Kimberly Bluestockinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18437063911115422205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32806324.post-57523006588168533162007-12-30T13:19:00.000-07:002007-12-30T13:19:00.000-07:00I know what you mean - on many levels. If my siste...I know what you mean - on many levels. If my sister didn't live here I wouldn't really have a close friend. I think those early years - when everyone is newly weds and has their first few toddlers - are an anomaly in adult life. I especially relate to the feeling of being politically different in most circles... I would guess most of our opinions in this area are similar. And I too feel like I have to filter my blog a lot of times because of the various people who read it. I actually started a totally anonymous blog where I vented about a lot – but then I deleted it.Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15142636095145936798noreply@blogger.com