tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764389163852345785.post3597965770390653982..comments2023-09-29T16:16:55.425-07:00Comments on The Awkward Widow (2024 Reboot): LEFT BRAIN, RIGHT BRAINThe Awkward Widowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03729456066739275695noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764389163852345785.post-86900714277203921032016-11-29T06:09:52.770-08:002016-11-29T06:09:52.770-08:00First, I don't know how I missed this when you...First, I don't know how I missed this when you posted it. Things get by me sometimes.<br />Newspapers and good journalism in general need our support. I agree that "fake" news sites and misleading and sometimes hateful information on social media is a huge problem. The genie is out of the bottle on that, I'm afraid. We live in changing times. Jamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07551543776509110496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764389163852345785.post-53426492931406861922016-11-28T22:50:33.287-08:002016-11-28T22:50:33.287-08:00Strong press? Maybe less biased more investigativ...Strong press? Maybe less biased more investigative reporting. It seems that most press merely accepts a handout page and just states it as fact. I don't want instant information I want truth and research.<br /><br />Anyone who did not vote ... does not get to complain or compliment. Unbelievable to have that much apathy in our government.<br /><br />It will be interesting getting some recounts. Red AND blue, in my humble opinion.<br /><br />I'm not sure how we can convince Trump to not choose government officials who think the way he does. I'm beginning to think Lincoln was the only president who chose opponents to serve on his cabinet.<br /><br />Thanks for commenting! I'm loving reading WSJ and NYT.The Awkward Widowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03729456066739275695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764389163852345785.post-77527019857756198732016-11-28T22:28:09.143-08:002016-11-28T22:28:09.143-08:00One thing for sure, I think it's important to ...One thing for sure, I think it's important to insure we keep a strong Press, have transparent government officials, keep a separation between U.S. politics and business forces beginning with Pres., insure our election system is as sound as possible. I think it would be detrimental to maintaining our constitutional democratic republic if credibility in these areas is undermined so should not trust anyone attempting to do so. I think sole control of our government by those with extremist views at either end of the political spectrum is not what our nation is about, will endanger our freedoms. I appreciate the value of a party system but thought when I was in my twenties the electoral college system could be an impediment to reflecting the true wishes of citizens and has proven so. Incredible to me that over 45% of our population didn't even bother to vote, but then if they didn't make an effort to educate themselves on the issues maybe it was just as well. joaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09999395062839739698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764389163852345785.post-38782466808809261502016-11-22T19:50:34.563-08:002016-11-22T19:50:34.563-08:00Well, I don't know about leaving off the top p...Well, I don't know about leaving off the top part ... but the rest is just plain SMART!<br />The Awkward Widowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03729456066739275695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764389163852345785.post-51529463763038623632016-11-22T19:49:19.822-08:002016-11-22T19:49:19.822-08:00I wonder what the definition would be of a person ...I wonder what the definition would be of a person who leaves the top part of the ballot blank and just votes for the people of her party, on down the ballot?Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03399435237919718544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764389163852345785.post-59512602912690684692016-11-21T18:04:23.570-08:002016-11-21T18:04:23.570-08:00NYT has a special going on ... $0.99 for the first...NYT has a special going on ... $0.99 for the first month. Then $25/month. WSJ had 6 months for $100. It's expensive to be a thinking girl ...The Awkward Widowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03729456066739275695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764389163852345785.post-80353681030466161072016-11-21T08:25:46.834-08:002016-11-21T08:25:46.834-08:00Okay, you've both got me interested in subscri...Okay, you've both got me interested in subscribing to the Times or Post.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764389163852345785.post-33307993749664765022016-11-20T17:58:23.888-08:002016-11-20T17:58:23.888-08:00I'm enjoying both sources. SO much more balan...I'm enjoying both sources. SO much more balanced. And I don't have to waste any time researching if it is true, partially true, false or unproven. And so many more topics.<br /><br />I look forward to investigative journalismThe Awkward Widowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03729456066739275695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764389163852345785.post-44250278852367358602016-11-20T16:19:02.994-08:002016-11-20T16:19:02.994-08:00Hey! We're in the same choir - the New York T...Hey! We're in the same choir - the New York Times choir. I very much enjoy its lifestyle articles as well. <br /><br />I hope the conflict between the right of free speech and fake news will sort itself out. I sure agree that social media needs to be held to a higher standard. I still have faith in our judicial system to determine facts and ascertain truth (more often than not). Maybe we will see more cases arising from the investigative journalism of the New York Times or Washington Post or other reputable sources. Hope so!GowitheFlohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01842273685414939160noreply@blogger.com