I think you are misinterpreting Jon's comment. Stalin murdered millions of his own people. Churchill knew that Stalin was pure evil but Stalin chose to align with the Allies against Hitler. For that time Stalin was the lesser of two evils.
I don't understand how you can possibly interpret that comment as trolling.
Yes. It is a common occurrence for some members of this forum to call those they disagree with a troll. Lately, it becomes fashionable for some to accuse others of being unpatriotic or un American. It can be a very testy place, this forum. Gird your loins. And welcome!
I've lurked for quite a few months and compared to some other places this comment section is mostly respectful and extremely informative. I often suggest that to friends that they subscribe to HCR, one to support excellent journalism and two, to be a part of the comment community. Appreciative of all I've learned.
I agree. I was on the Maddow blog for as long as it existed and while I enjoyed a number of people's posts, it was very nasty at times. This is heaven in comparison.
Daria, I was responding to the post above Jon's- from John Schmeeckle, and actually agreeing with Jon. Sorry, Jon, I frequently see your comments, and like all of them. I'm well aware of Stalin's tyranny, and know people whose parents and grandparents had been banished by him to Siberia from Lithuania. As you say, at least the monster aligned with the Allies. Otherwise we might all have been exterminated. I doubt that most people here think they need to "gird their loins" where I'm concerned.
Nancy, I'm sorry! Your comment didn't appear in the right sequence then. I actually thought that it was an odd comment for you to make!
About girding ones loins: there is some pretty testy stuff happening here, even today. People are telling others they don't belong here, people are questioning another's patriotism and whether or not they are "true Americans". WTF does that even mean? There is a good measure of meanness going these days. I was mean this morning as well.
Daria, I did respond to Jon's comment to John, mainly because I usually don't respond directly to troll-like comments. No sense in giving these disruptors "points" for their bad intentions. I know that you're always thoughtful and your answers are intelligent. You weren't "mean." These are fraught times, and I just pray that we can all ignore the trolls and naysayers and stay on the road for this dangerous trip. We need all of our energy to hold our majority, and it would be really nice to pick up a seat or two as insurance against those who claim to be on our side, but aren't.
Nancy, I get it now! They are terrible times. I can only hope they get better sooner than later! And you're right, we need to focus our energy on picking up those critical couple seats...that will be energy and effort well spent.
Viewing the posts on his FB page as a whole are useful for understanding where he's coming from. The only *opinion* I can offer is that he loves trees.
I was responding to the post above Jon's- from John Schmeeckle, and actually agreeing with Jon. Sorry, Jon, I frequently see your comments, and like all of them.
Troll alert
I think you are misinterpreting Jon's comment. Stalin murdered millions of his own people. Churchill knew that Stalin was pure evil but Stalin chose to align with the Allies against Hitler. For that time Stalin was the lesser of two evils.
I don't understand how you can possibly interpret that comment as trolling.
I'm new here, but is Nancy pointing out to Jon Margolis that John Schmeeckle is a troll?
Oh, indeed, I misread your comment entirely. It stacked incorrectly in my feed I apologized to Nancy.
Yes. It is a common occurrence for some members of this forum to call those they disagree with a troll. Lately, it becomes fashionable for some to accuse others of being unpatriotic or un American. It can be a very testy place, this forum. Gird your loins. And welcome!
I've lurked for quite a few months and compared to some other places this comment section is mostly respectful and extremely informative. I often suggest that to friends that they subscribe to HCR, one to support excellent journalism and two, to be a part of the comment community. Appreciative of all I've learned.
I agree. I was on the Maddow blog for as long as it existed and while I enjoyed a number of people's posts, it was very nasty at times. This is heaven in comparison.
And not for the faint of heart....
Daria, I was responding to the post above Jon's- from John Schmeeckle, and actually agreeing with Jon. Sorry, Jon, I frequently see your comments, and like all of them. I'm well aware of Stalin's tyranny, and know people whose parents and grandparents had been banished by him to Siberia from Lithuania. As you say, at least the monster aligned with the Allies. Otherwise we might all have been exterminated. I doubt that most people here think they need to "gird their loins" where I'm concerned.
Nancy, I'm sorry! Your comment didn't appear in the right sequence then. I actually thought that it was an odd comment for you to make!
About girding ones loins: there is some pretty testy stuff happening here, even today. People are telling others they don't belong here, people are questioning another's patriotism and whether or not they are "true Americans". WTF does that even mean? There is a good measure of meanness going these days. I was mean this morning as well.
Daria, I did respond to Jon's comment to John, mainly because I usually don't respond directly to troll-like comments. No sense in giving these disruptors "points" for their bad intentions. I know that you're always thoughtful and your answers are intelligent. You weren't "mean." These are fraught times, and I just pray that we can all ignore the trolls and naysayers and stay on the road for this dangerous trip. We need all of our energy to hold our majority, and it would be really nice to pick up a seat or two as insurance against those who claim to be on our side, but aren't.
Nancy, I get it now! They are terrible times. I can only hope they get better sooner than later! And you're right, we need to focus our energy on picking up those critical couple seats...that will be energy and effort well spent.
For anyone on FB, check out this man's FB page. There are two with this name, select the one who attended Dartmouth.
Judith, I'm not on FB. Anything you are comfortable sharing?
Viewing the posts on his FB page as a whole are useful for understanding where he's coming from. The only *opinion* I can offer is that he loves trees.
I was responding to the post above Jon's- from John Schmeeckle, and actually agreeing with Jon. Sorry, Jon, I frequently see your comments, and like all of them.