tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8125940219291633674.post4961855772297648106..comments2023-10-16T08:25:47.205-05:00Comments on PARSLEY'S PICS: The Two Who Spoke - and DiedLeslie Parsleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13743778482517634823noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8125940219291633674.post-70159938562887068862011-04-06T08:20:42.084-05:002011-04-06T08:20:42.084-05:00@Mr. C: True, but they've been aided and abett...@Mr. C: True, but they've been aided and abetted by politicians of both parties.Leslie Parsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13743778482517634823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8125940219291633674.post-8661356641401547162011-04-05T21:21:25.959-05:002011-04-05T21:21:25.959-05:00The biggest loss of leadership isn't in govern...The biggest loss of leadership isn't in government, but in the captains of industry. There is no longer moral leadership from big business but rather, just the opposite, an obsession with immoral greed.Mr. Charlestonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17497415823443875308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8125940219291633674.post-37085767496160574022011-04-05T19:01:46.190-05:002011-04-05T19:01:46.190-05:00There's been a pretty good thread on my FB abo...There's been a pretty good thread on my FB about this. I made the following comment:<br /><br />" I wonder if people haven't been kind of knocked off balance, actually stunned and shocked to the core, and literally intimidated into silence because of this barrage of hate and stupidity. There's no such thing as "reasoned" discourse with these people - whether in the Leslie Parsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13743778482517634823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8125940219291633674.post-17265429909493593432011-04-05T18:44:24.513-05:002011-04-05T18:44:24.513-05:00@Jennifer: "We all need to seek to forward th...@Jennifer: "We all need to seek to forward these ideas as best we can. It starts by living the truth behind the messages you're writing about here."<br /><br />This is so true, and no matter how discouraged we bloggers get from time to time, we need to keep sending the "truth behind the meassages." We cannot afford to give up.<br /><br />And thank you for coming by. I tookLeslie Parsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13743778482517634823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8125940219291633674.post-22142205478821868962011-04-05T18:25:23.694-05:002011-04-05T18:25:23.694-05:00@JR: "Thank you so much, Saint Ronnie, for ma...@JR: "Thank you so much, Saint Ronnie, for making racist hatred respectable again."<br /><br />That's not all he did. ; ) See my comment to BB about the "me generation" and selfishness. That was a fine catalogue of names we should never forget.<br /><br />@Jack: Hear, hear. I think they've worn out their welcome. They belong at the bottom of the dung heap. With a Leslie Parsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13743778482517634823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8125940219291633674.post-34960141543496368612011-04-05T18:13:47.315-05:002011-04-05T18:13:47.315-05:00SW & Tom, that thought has also occurred to me...SW & Tom, that thought has also occurred to me. But then, there's this:<br /><br />Every so often, we see something interesting happen in modern human history. By interesting, I don't necessarily mean "good". In the 1930's, Central and Eastern Europe were unfortunate enough to have 2 insane but charismatic men with the capability to seize all possible power - Hitler &Beekeepers Apprenticehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03147256400096114177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8125940219291633674.post-66188687122078676902011-04-05T17:43:14.342-05:002011-04-05T17:43:14.342-05:00@Nance: Needless to say, I agree with you 100% abo...@Nance: Needless to say, I agree with you 100% about Obama. But yes, we need some voices with passion but voices that are coupled with reason and a quiet dignity. Both MLK and RFK had these qualities. They didn't go off half-cocked which does nothing but alienate the very people you're trying to persuade.<br /><br />@Tom: "There are people like these out there today, but you will notLeslie Parsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13743778482517634823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8125940219291633674.post-81959941813163426792011-04-05T17:06:29.908-05:002011-04-05T17:06:29.908-05:00@BB said: "I don't see the same energy or...@BB said: "I don't see the same energy or commitment from Americans today. We always seem to be waiting for others to take the lead."<br /><br />This is a very interesting statement and I have several theories about why I think it's true. But it would take several posts to discuss iut in full. But to simplify the whole damn thing, I think there are at least two underlying causesLeslie Parsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13743778482517634823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8125940219291633674.post-88014646083939917782011-04-05T13:28:23.623-05:002011-04-05T13:28:23.623-05:00I remember where I was when both assassinations oc...I remember where I was when both assassinations occurred. I was in Army basic training when RFK was killed, and was taking my Army physical when MLK was killed. Two great men gone and a nation divided still. It seems little has changed. Great post Leslie.Michael Scotthttp://madmikesamerica.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8125940219291633674.post-73721516469196807212011-04-05T12:34:12.866-05:002011-04-05T12:34:12.866-05:00The single most troubling thing about "wester...The single most troubling thing about "western" society today, and it's happening in my country (Canada) too, is the continued division of the people - by OUR LEADERS. They are pitting us against one another; pushing "interest" groups to the margins by way of nasty, labelling and soundbites (written by PR experts) is one example. Leaders and powerful people know the Jenniferhttp://www.jensrealia.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8125940219291633674.post-79131627740977823132011-04-05T10:25:39.863-05:002011-04-05T10:25:39.863-05:00Those leaders were a reflection on the people of t...Those leaders were a reflection on the people of the day, they had a willing audience because change was desperately needed. They inspired people to 'do'. Change is still needed, but people are inspired to 'talk'. Perhaps we are seeing some change in attitude, the Wisconsin protests are a good sign.Holte Enderhttp://madmikesamerica.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8125940219291633674.post-33413865992898124162011-04-05T10:11:50.212-05:002011-04-05T10:11:50.212-05:00It is difficult to dismiss conspiracy when you loo...It is difficult to dismiss conspiracy when you look at the loss of this trio of men, at their passion, their compassion, their mission.<br /><br />Thank you for so beautifully reminding us there was a time when such leaders existed.<br /><br />“What we need in the United States” is a reawakening.B.J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12004309077511856506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8125940219291633674.post-45783836908100266382011-04-05T09:58:31.154-05:002011-04-05T09:58:31.154-05:00Amen.Amen.Use Ur Brainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04938597111681899098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8125940219291633674.post-720809717567617082011-04-05T09:23:19.478-05:002011-04-05T09:23:19.478-05:00tnlib,
This was a fabulous post commemorating two ...tnlib,<br />This was a fabulous post commemorating two of the finest speeches ever delivered. Both of these men appealed to our good side and our higher nature, unlike Palin, Bachmann, Huckabee, REAGAN, Limbaugh, Beck, the Tea Party, or other darlings of the far right who appeal only to ignorance, fear, and selfishness. That is why King and Kennedy are remembered and revered to this day, and why Jack Jodellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12465017098355576489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8125940219291633674.post-731362894361414332011-04-05T00:25:14.525-05:002011-04-05T00:25:14.525-05:00Many have paid the price for standing up and speak...Many have paid the price for standing up and speaking out. Eldridge Cleaver, Fred Hampton, James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, Michael Schwemmer, are a few others. And Emmett Till, he should probably be included.<br /><br />And even after all of this killing, the knuckle-draggers think the exact same way they thought THEN. Thank you so much, Saint Ronnie, for making racist hatred respectable again.Jolly Rogerhttp://reconstitution.us/rcnewnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8125940219291633674.post-47341368269556641712011-04-04T22:14:00.489-05:002011-04-04T22:14:00.489-05:00Nance, I suggest that Sen. Bernie Sanders shares t...Nance, I suggest that Sen. Bernie Sanders shares the values of King and Kennedy. Sanders has plenty of passion and, sometimes, heat. Unfortunately, he's become America's senator, but one who says he has no desire to run for the presidency.S.W. Andersonhttp://ohpblog.ohpinion.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8125940219291633674.post-81647112686257654112011-04-04T22:07:52.852-05:002011-04-04T22:07:52.852-05:00Tom, I've had that same thought, about potenti...Tom, I've had that same thought, about potentially great leaders not running for office now. It is indeed a shame because we need them no less now than we did in the 1960s.<br /><br />tnlib, you present a fine tribute to Dr. King and Bobbie Kennedy. They both acted on the courage of deeply held convictions and enlightened, humane aspirations, putting those ahead of any quest for money, power,S.W. Andersonhttp://ohpblog.ohpinion.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8125940219291633674.post-70350345648349536432011-04-04T19:46:03.559-05:002011-04-04T19:46:03.559-05:00Those were the days of altering politics by murder...Those were the days of altering politics by murder. Maybe it was just because of the deep passion and true feelings of those men, that an opposite passion (murder) reared its ugly head. I knew at the time (like millions) that they were special men. History has proven that to be true. There are people like these out there today, but you will not find them running for political office. That's aTOMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02464117691722213136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8125940219291633674.post-40230952633461641552011-04-04T19:21:57.621-05:002011-04-04T19:21:57.621-05:00The discussion seems to have turned toward our nee...The discussion seems to have turned toward our need for leadership on a par with King's and the Kennedys'. <br /><br />I believe Obama has their vision but he is cool, rational, dispassionate. I wouldn't change him, but I'd wish for a champion or two to join him about now...someone who could bring the passion and the heat. Clinton can go a long way toward it, if he will. And Nancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15166865250789996825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8125940219291633674.post-87759549925163321082011-04-04T18:16:57.359-05:002011-04-04T18:16:57.359-05:00You know I feel Obama needs to do far more in the ...You know I feel Obama needs to do far more in the way of leadership but I'm old enough to know MLK and Robert Kennedy not only showed real leadership but inspired millions to make their own efforts to change the country. <br /><br />I really hate to say this but I don't see the same energy or commitment from Americans today. We always seem to be waiting for others to take the lead.Commander Zaiushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11000824454124236774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8125940219291633674.post-59283247155197555262011-04-04T18:01:47.201-05:002011-04-04T18:01:47.201-05:00@Kay: I would certainly like to see some leaders w...@Kay: I would certainly like to see some leaders with the courage and leadership skills that MLK and RFK possessed. The trouble is, the few who are outspoken are often so off the wall they can't achieve the same kind of following. But I disagree with you about Obama. If he had played hardball, he wouldn't have been able to gain anything at all.<br /><br />@Shaw. I don't know why, and Leslie Parsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13743778482517634823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8125940219291633674.post-35935129242754944642011-04-04T15:08:44.417-05:002011-04-04T15:08:44.417-05:00I don't think this country is capable of produ...I don't think this country is capable of producing men like King and Kennedy ever again.<br /><br />I think Mr. Obama has tried to move us to feel "...compassion toward one another, and a feeling of justice toward those who still suffer within our country, whether they be white or whether they be black," but we are just too stubborn to try.Shaw Kenawehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08637273000409613497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8125940219291633674.post-6855482151253301612011-04-04T11:03:29.031-05:002011-04-04T11:03:29.031-05:00I join you!!!!! Thank you!!!! I wonder where the...I join you!!!!! Thank you!!!! I wonder where the courage in our leadership went. The messages of MLK and RFK seem to be lost. I don't see their passion and wisdom much these days. Obama doesn't seem to understand that the other children won't play nice no matter how hard he ties and that hardball is the name of the game. <br />Sigh. I weep, too.Kay Dennisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02646717192332313215noreply@blogger.com