tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15375010.post116490666547634025..comments2024-03-02T10:57:29.133-05:00Comments on benning's Writing Pad: Show Us Some Respectbenninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12883327259794768568noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15375010.post-1165362479022931162006-12-05T18:47:00.000-05:002006-12-05T18:47:00.000-05:00Check out my blog. I am sure you will like it. htt...Check out my blog. I am sure you will like it. <BR/>http://yinglebells.wordpress.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15375010.post-1165223874001716352006-12-04T04:17:00.000-05:002006-12-04T04:17:00.000-05:00benning: Eleventeen is my very own word, and I use...<B>benning:</B> <BR/>Eleventeen is my very own word, and I use it whenever I'm posting the eleventh comment, if I notice and/or remember. I do it at my own blog a lot. Silly, huh?<BR/><BR/>I'm glad you liked the Ben Stein article...camojackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07636605293846764764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15375010.post-1165219984220005932006-12-04T03:13:00.000-05:002006-12-04T03:13:00.000-05:00But I do see attempts being made to remove its inh...<I>But I do see attempts being made to remove its inherent meaning</I><BR/><BR/>What is its inherent meaning? I am not trying to be obtuse or difficult, just wondering.<BR/><BR/>I suspect that part of the reason that I see this differently is that I have had to fight for my beliefs in ways that some of your readers may not.<BR/><BR/>Been in more than one fist fight with less enlightened individuals. All of this came down to my being Jewish.<BR/><BR/>I could tell all sorts of stories about the good Christians that I have met and the nasty ones too. <BR/><BR/>That is the beauty of people, we get the good and the bad.<BR/><BR/>It would be nice if we could all just get along, but it doesn't always work that way.<BR/><BR/>And that is part of why I choose to be more inclusive. Happy Holidays covers it pretty nicely.<BR/><BR/>I believe in G-d. But I don't see a need to try and force my beliefs on others. I am sure that some people are shaking their heads now, but I just know from my experience that sometimes it is smarter to draw tighter lines.<BR/><BR/>Good fences often make for good neighbors.<BR/><BR/>FWIW, one of the things I very much appreciate about the blogosphere is the opportunity to have discussions like this.<BR/><BR/>It is a good way to hash things out. Someone may come up with something that makes me change my mind.<BR/><BR/>Who knows. <BR/><BR/>Anyway, let's hope that we all have a safe and healthy holiday season. There is a lot of crap going around right now, things could be worse.<BR/><BR/>I sure am thankful for what I have got.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15375010.post-1165219813377429062006-12-04T03:10:00.000-05:002006-12-04T03:10:00.000-05:00But I do see attempts being made to remove its inh...<I>But I do see attempts being made to remove its inherent meaning</I><BR/><BR/>What is its inherent meaning? I am not trying to be obtuse or difficult, just wondering.<BR/><BR/>I suspect that part of the reason that I see this differently is that I have had to fight for my beliefs in ways that some of your readers may not.<BR/><BR/>Been in more than one fist fight with less enlightened individuals. All of this came down to my being Jewish.<BR/><BR/>I could tell all sorts of stories about the good Christians that I have met and the nasty ones too. <BR/><BR/>That is the beauty of people, we get the good and the bad.<BR/><BR/>It would be nice if we could all just get along, but it doesn't always work that way.<BR/><BR/>And that is part of why I choose to be more inclusive. Happy Holidays covers it pretty nicely.<BR/><BR/>I believe in G-d. But I don't see a need to try and force my beliefs on others. I am sure that some people are shaking their heads now, but I just know from my experience that sometimes it is smarter to draw tighter lines.<BR/><BR/>Good fences often make for good neighbors.<BR/><BR/>FWIW, one of the things I very much appreciate about the blogosphere is the opportunity to have discussions like this.<BR/><BR/>It is a good way to hash things out. Someone may come up with something that makes me change my mind.<BR/><BR/>Who knows. <BR/><BR/>Anyway, let's hope that we all have a safe and healthy holiday season. There is a lot of crap going around right now, things could be worse.<BR/><BR/>I sure am thankful for what I have got.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15375010.post-1165199450326692932006-12-03T21:30:00.000-05:002006-12-03T21:30:00.000-05:00Have a merry end-of-December, Benning!Have a merry end-of-December, Benning!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15375010.post-1165149691824679632006-12-03T07:41:00.000-05:002006-12-03T07:41:00.000-05:00And our traditions are every bit as important to u...<I>And our traditions are every bit as important to us as Ramadan is to Muslims. Just a reminder to those who oppose Christmas celebrations: Christians are in the majority, here. Why not try to accept us, with the same open-handed joy, that you do with Muslims?</I><BR/><BR/>Hear, hear!<BR/><BR/>Our Constitution doesn't guarantee the right not to be offended. Those so easily offended by religious holiday-greetings need to get over themselves.<BR/><BR/>And here's another thing....Retailers who have gone to the sorry euphemism "Happy Holidays!" don't mind grabbing the bucks generated by those who celebrate Christmas.<BR/><BR/>So, to all here, I wish you an early Merry Christmas! And if you're offended, too bad.Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01216119321836479641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15375010.post-1165130496698665392006-12-03T02:21:00.000-05:002006-12-03T02:21:00.000-05:00Grand Slam, Benning! Timely, to the point and poi...Grand Slam, Benning! Timely, to the point and poignantly <I>tolerant</I>! I too echo the sentiment of Anna that the alteration of history to be PC is simply unacceptable.<BR/><BR/>Your usual great job!<BR/><BR/>Oh, and <B>Merry Christmas, Sir!</B>defiant_infidelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12441668305187881824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15375010.post-1165112360853381962006-12-02T21:19:00.000-05:002006-12-02T21:19:00.000-05:00Great post, Benning. I had someone commenting on m...Great post, Benning. I had someone commenting on my post regarding state constitutions and how all references to God should be eradicated from government documents. I couldn't believe it! To change history for political correctness or an over-zealous need to put a wall up between church and state is just wrong. <BR/><BR/>Anyway, a great post and thank you for the linkage, dearie!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15375010.post-1165099569652736412006-12-02T17:46:00.000-05:002006-12-02T17:46:00.000-05:00Camo: Good link! I enjoyed that. Stein is quite an...Camo: Good link! I enjoyed that. Stein is quite an enjoyable writer. Thanks! Oh, and, what does Eleventeen mean????<BR/><BR/>Brooke: Thank You!<BR/><BR/>Gayle: If they did, they got exactly the <B>wrong</B> message from it!<BR/><BR/>Cathrina: Thanks for stopping by. I added a link to one of your blogs in the posting. Don't be a stranger!benninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12883327259794768568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15375010.post-1165088504020559582006-12-02T14:41:00.000-05:002006-12-02T14:41:00.000-05:00I like what Ben Stein said on the subject.Oh, and....I like <A HREF="http://www.benstein.com/121805xmas.html" REL="nofollow">what Ben Stein said on the subject</A>.<BR/><BR/>Oh, and...<I><B>ELEVENTEEN!!!</B></I>camojackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07636605293846764764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15375010.post-1165079868944711012006-12-02T12:17:00.000-05:002006-12-02T12:17:00.000-05:00"I would never dream of being insulted, or taking ..."<I>I would never dream of being insulted, or taking offense, or even correcting them. I've been bestowed with a nice blessing!</I>"<BR/><BR/>Absolutely! It seems that society nowadays LOOKS for ways to be offended, because they enjoy the game of feigning indignation.<BR/><BR/><BR/>MERRY CHRISTMAS!Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03977090801334626461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15375010.post-1165040588079327122006-12-02T01:23:00.000-05:002006-12-02T01:23:00.000-05:00see..its not like critisizing any religion or anyt...see..its not like critisizing any religion or anything...christmas is the celebration of every single people..bcoz its simple..a celebration to show u love and u care..Adminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15386920063711511120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15375010.post-1165020923321142192006-12-01T19:55:00.000-05:002006-12-01T19:55:00.000-05:00Wonderful post, Benning, and thank you so much for...Wonderful post, Benning, and thank you so much for the link.<BR/><BR/>I've never been wished a "Happy Hanukka" but I would not be insulted in the least if I were. Like you, I would simply respond in kind. People who want to remove Christ Himself from Christmas are worse than the Grinch, and he was simply an evil, fictional character. Perhaps as kids they watched that movie one too many times! ;)Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02540710405153666843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15375010.post-1165012864192987772006-12-01T17:41:00.000-05:002006-12-01T17:41:00.000-05:00Great Scripture choice, Tubby!Patrick: My pleasure...Great Scripture choice, Tubby!<BR/><BR/>Patrick: My pleasure.<BR/><BR/>Jack: I agree with you that there is no concerted effort to wage War on Christmas. But I do see attempts being made to remove its inherent meaning by those who would destroy any semblance of Christianity or Judaism from the public scene. Yes, there is such a thing as a Tyranny of the Majority. But even worse is the Tyranny of the Minority. What we need is less sensitivity and a lot more common sense. <BR/><BR/>Angel: Thanks!benninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12883327259794768568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15375010.post-1164998526792041342006-12-01T13:42:00.000-05:002006-12-01T13:42:00.000-05:00I celebrate Christmas and your quote, "Christmas i...I celebrate Christmas and your quote, "Christmas is the Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, the Messiah," defines Christmas for me. <BR/><BR/>I have known some devout Christians whose conscience did not allow them to celebrate Christmas. And I have also known some devout Christians whose conscience did allow them to celebrate Christmas. But of the particular people I refer to, I am <BR/>certain that the guiding principle for each was <B>"Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God." (1 Corinthians 10:31)</B>Hopalong Cassidyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15553691790970842758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15375010.post-1164985194806320302006-12-01T09:59:00.000-05:002006-12-01T09:59:00.000-05:00Well, that was a great read - and what a nice surp...Well, that was a great read - and what a nice surprise to find your plug at the end. Thanks.Jouberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04970872086435575755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15375010.post-1164960522267467592006-12-01T03:08:00.000-05:002006-12-01T03:08:00.000-05:00This is one of those areas in which we disagree. I...This is one of those areas in which we disagree. I don't believe that there is a real war on Xmas.<BR/><BR/>I won't ever accept the argument that we live in a Xtian nation. That may be the majority religion, but it doesn't change the reality that there is a separation of church and state.<BR/><BR/>Christmas and Chanukah do not carry equal weight. Chanukah is a minor holiday that falls around the same time as Christmas.<BR/><BR/>There is such a thing as the tyranny of the majority.<BR/><BR/>Happy holidays is simply more inclusive. But I guess that some people aren't as interested in that.<BR/><BR/>But what do I know. I despise the hypocrisy and commercialism of this time of year. It is a sad thing to see.Jack Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16625864271071630940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15375010.post-1164921587094147852006-11-30T16:19:00.000-05:002006-11-30T16:19:00.000-05:00Wow Benning!..ya outdid yourself on this post!..th...Wow Benning!..ya outdid yourself on this post!..thanks so much for the link!...only Muzlims take "offense" and we all know it..so unless we want Sha-rriaaaaaa we better keep saying Merry Christmas AND Happy Chanukah loud and clear hun!WomanHonorThyselfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17211851365273181636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15375010.post-1164919298365266382006-11-30T15:41:00.000-05:002006-11-30T15:41:00.000-05:00I can see you, leaving upset people in your wake! ...I can see you, leaving upset people in your wake! LOLbenninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12883327259794768568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15375010.post-1164915027890956392006-11-30T14:30:00.000-05:002006-11-30T14:30:00.000-05:00Whenever I hear of the bitchers and Christmas I am...Whenever I hear of the bitchers and Christmas I am always reminded of the fact that Christ was not born in Dec, etc.<BR/><BR/>Ultimately we have people offended for no reason as Christmas can just be that shoppers time of year to those offended. Instead they are not happy unless they are manipulating it in some way or erasing it all together.<BR/><BR/>As far as being offended if wished a "Happy Hanukkah?" No, I wouldn't be offended either, however being the smartass I am, I might feign offense for an uncomfortable silence then go from there, but that's just me.a.k.a. Blandly Urbanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03745474918807122815noreply@blogger.com