Posted by Jay_Bravest_Face on November 11, 2008, at 0:10:09
In reply to Try looking for half full? » Jay_Bravest_Face, posted by Geegee on November 10, 2008, at 21:19:14
GG, I am sorry, I was in a bit of a nasty dysphoric phase when I wrote that post, and have since taken some clonazepam and a zyprexa a few hours ago, and I can tell the *major* difference. I am sorry if it seemed a bit uncivil. You know, I honestly try to remain apolitical, but on the internet, it is so easy to just write a quick gut-reaction post.
I will say, and I have to be political here because this is just my viewpoint, that I am really touched (even as darn Canadian!!) over the American Presidential election. One of my favourite artists wrote the words "Gotta kick at the darkness 'till it bleeds daylight." Tough words to live by...but...it's all based on "Hope". (The name of another fave song:-) And..I don't know if it will all come true, but my "hope" is for the forgotten, the minorities treated like slaves,(I can't believe the amount of prejudice..everywhere..against Hispanics, and STILL against Afro-Americans!!) for women who have to put up with sexism in the workplace, poor people on welfare, and for all of the billions who live with poverty, one of the worst conditions humans have ever allowed to happen.
So, I can see half full...but it is still half empty for a lot of poor souls. These are the people I care about. I've got bipolar disorder and all, but heck, I get my medication free, the best of medical treatment, have a loving family and a clean warm bed..As far as I can say, EVERYONE deserves those things...it is not me I really worry about. I consider myself lucky. Like Bono sings.."I'm trying to throw my arms around the world".
Sorry for the mini-novel...lol..
Jay :)
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