Comments on: My Dad Writes a Letter to the Editor http://teresastrasser.com/blog/2009/10/my-dad-writes-a-letter-to-the-editor/ Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:41:45 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Bindi http://teresastrasser.com/blog/2009/10/my-dad-writes-a-letter-to-the-editor/comment-page-1/#comment-5678 Bindi Thu, 19 Aug 2010 04:01:59 +0000 http://teresastrasser.com/blog/?p=883#comment-5678 Teresa you dad is a bit of a communist but it is too late now anyway Teresa you dad is a bit of a communist but it is too late now anyway

]]> By: george http://teresastrasser.com/blog/2009/10/my-dad-writes-a-letter-to-the-editor/comment-page-1/#comment-4782 george Sun, 29 Nov 2009 09:34:49 +0000 http://teresastrasser.com/blog/?p=883#comment-4782 I'm only saying it because you suggested it, but that was one big load of crazy. I imagine 80% of non-old readers stopping about halfway through the second paragraph. Although old people can share so much with us younger folk, we all just look at it as one big ramble. But I guess we're all guilty of it from time to time, and by the time we realize that nobody's listening, it's too late. I’m only saying it because you suggested it, but that was one big load of crazy. I imagine 80% of non-old readers stopping about halfway through the second paragraph. Although old people can share so much with us younger folk, we all just look at it as one big ramble. But I guess we’re all guilty of it from time to time, and by the time we realize that nobody’s listening, it’s too late.

]]> By: Bertie http://teresastrasser.com/blog/2009/10/my-dad-writes-a-letter-to-the-editor/comment-page-1/#comment-4755 Bertie Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:53:02 +0000 http://teresastrasser.com/blog/?p=883#comment-4755 "And yes, I think my neighbors should personally hand me part of their income every Friday; that’s exactly what I was saying (eye-rolling here)." Thats exactly what you were saying. There is no process for turning lead into gold so the only way the government gets money to give to you is by taking it away from someone else. “And yes, I think my neighbors should personally hand me part of their income every Friday; that’s exactly what I was saying (eye-rolling here).”

Thats exactly what you were saying.

There is no process for turning lead into gold so the only way the government gets money to give to you is by taking it away from someone else.

]]> By: David http://teresastrasser.com/blog/2009/10/my-dad-writes-a-letter-to-the-editor/comment-page-1/#comment-4754 David Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:56:44 +0000 http://teresastrasser.com/blog/?p=883#comment-4754 Hey Teresa! I was watching TV last night and there's a show called "Free Radio" that you should check out. It sucks, but that's not why you should watch it. I'm pretty sure that the character Anna is based on you. Of course, you're much hotter and way funnier. Good name choices for your baby. My college class president was named Buster...elected in large part because his name was Buster! Hey Teresa!

I was watching TV last night and there’s a show called “Free Radio” that you should check out. It sucks, but that’s not why you should watch it. I’m pretty sure that the character Anna is based on you. Of course, you’re much hotter and way funnier.

Good name choices for your baby. My college class president was named Buster…elected in large part because his name was Buster!

]]> By: Sally http://teresastrasser.com/blog/2009/10/my-dad-writes-a-letter-to-the-editor/comment-page-1/#comment-4750 Sally Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:23:05 +0000 http://teresastrasser.com/blog/?p=883#comment-4750 I thought you weren't going to engage in a political discussion? And yes, I think my neighbors should personally hand me part of their income every Friday; that's exactly what I was saying (eye-rolling here). FYI: the "government" IS us. WE pay taxes to provide for society - i.e. US - it's called rending unto Caesar his due and all that, if you lean religious, and it's called benefiting for all of society, if you're just plain old Democrat. Whatever you may be (not Democrat, possibly "Independent"), your slant is typical GOP, which ironically claims to be holier-than-thou while not understanding the whole caring about all of humanity bit. But we won't talk politics; that wasn't the point of the forum. I just can't understand why his letter would elicit _any_ response that has to mention you disagreeing with him, when by your own point you say he has a right to say it. But you couldn't just say it was nice of him to care, could you? You had to point out that you didn't agree _politically_, and yet now say this isn't a political forum. Okay... I thought you weren’t going to engage in a political discussion?

And yes, I think my neighbors should personally hand me part of their income every Friday; that’s exactly what I was saying (eye-rolling here).

FYI: the “government” IS us. WE pay taxes to provide for society – i.e. US – it’s called rending unto Caesar his due and all that, if you lean religious, and it’s called benefiting for all of society, if you’re just plain old Democrat.

Whatever you may be (not Democrat, possibly “Independent”), your slant is typical GOP, which ironically claims to be holier-than-thou while not understanding the whole caring about all of humanity bit.

But we won’t talk politics; that wasn’t the point of the forum. I just can’t understand why his letter would elicit _any_ response that has to mention you disagreeing with him, when by your own point you say he has a right to say it.

But you couldn’t just say it was nice of him to care, could you? You had to point out that you didn’t agree _politically_, and yet now say this isn’t a political forum. Okay…

]]> By: J http://teresastrasser.com/blog/2009/10/my-dad-writes-a-letter-to-the-editor/comment-page-1/#comment-4700 J Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:46:25 +0000 http://teresastrasser.com/blog/?p=883#comment-4700 Are you suggesting your friends/neighbors/the gov't should provide for you, via their taxes: Heathcare A decent education A job Decent housing ??? Please. Are you suggesting your friends/neighbors/the gov’t should provide for you, via their taxes:

Heathcare
A decent education
A job
Decent housing

???

Please.

]]> By: Sue http://teresastrasser.com/blog/2009/10/my-dad-writes-a-letter-to-the-editor/comment-page-1/#comment-4516 Sue Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:21:09 +0000 http://teresastrasser.com/blog/?p=883#comment-4516 I think I'm in love with your dad! I think I’m in love with your dad!

]]> By: Jane http://teresastrasser.com/blog/2009/10/my-dad-writes-a-letter-to-the-editor/comment-page-1/#comment-4483 Jane Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:23:25 +0000 http://teresastrasser.com/blog/?p=883#comment-4483 A: Yikes! No need to be hostile and rude. It's quite possible to disagree with someone and still be polite. B: You have absolutely no idea which political party I belong to or what my affiliation is, so you should probably stop with the assumptions. C: While I LOVE a good, civil political debate, I'm not going to argue politics with you here...unless T (with all her spare time) starts a political forum, in which case I'd be totally down with it...in fact, I would have no choice but to get it on...I'm pretty sure it would be mandated. So how about we respect each others' right to free speech, as I respect T's dad's. I may not agree with him on everything, but I respect his right to say what's on his mind and I love that we live in a country where it's ok to do that. And let's agree to disagree and move on :) D: Back to the point of this blog - T and the baby: while I'm here, I might as well submit another request for an appearance on the podcast. Peace!! A: Yikes! No need to be hostile and rude. It’s quite possible to disagree with someone and still be polite.

B: You have absolutely no idea which political party I belong to or what my affiliation is, so you should probably stop with the assumptions.

C: While I LOVE a good, civil political debate, I’m not going to argue politics with you here…unless T (with all her spare time) starts a political forum, in which case I’d be totally down with it…in fact, I would have no choice but to get it on…I’m pretty sure it would be mandated. So how about we respect each others’ right to free speech, as I respect T’s dad’s. I may not agree with him on everything, but I respect his right to say what’s on his mind and I love that we live in a country where it’s ok to do that. And let’s agree to disagree and move on :)

D: Back to the point of this blog – T and the baby: while I’m here, I might as well submit another request for an appearance on the podcast.

Peace!!

]]> By: Julie http://teresastrasser.com/blog/2009/10/my-dad-writes-a-letter-to-the-editor/comment-page-1/#comment-4479 Julie Fri, 23 Oct 2009 06:36:32 +0000 http://teresastrasser.com/blog/?p=883#comment-4479 I hope your son brings you as much joy as my two boys have. Being a mother of boys will bring you more love then you will ever want. All the love you felt you missed out on as a child, young teen and a woman will be filled now from him. Don't forget your bigger guy .. and I hope he is mature enough (as my husband) to know he is never forgotten, just moved over a bit while this little fella .. grows up to be as good as man as your father and husband .. and good friend Adam. Keep Adam around for that extra insight .. of that crazy Uncle Adam stories!! Julie I hope your son brings you as much joy as my two boys have. Being a mother of boys will bring you more love then you will ever want. All the love you felt you missed out on as a child, young teen and a woman will be filled now from him. Don’t forget your bigger guy .. and I hope he is mature enough (as my husband) to know he is never forgotten, just moved over a bit while this little fella .. grows up to be as good as man as your father and husband .. and good friend Adam. Keep Adam around for that extra insight .. of that crazy Uncle Adam stories!! Julie

]]> By: Tina http://teresastrasser.com/blog/2009/10/my-dad-writes-a-letter-to-the-editor/comment-page-1/#comment-4478 Tina Fri, 23 Oct 2009 03:36:05 +0000 http://teresastrasser.com/blog/?p=883#comment-4478 Wow, seeing you with your baby and your father made all the feeling rush back to me. My baby will be 7 months on Nov 2. I know it has been quite the journey for you. I felt so many of the things that you did. Even minutes before he was born I wondered if it was real and if somebody had made a mistake. I too had not really thought about kids. It wasn't that I didn't want them it was never the right time. Now I'm a 34 year old mom that can't imagine my life without him. They truly change your life. Congratulations! Wow, seeing you with your baby and your father made all the feeling rush back to me. My baby will be 7 months on Nov 2. I know it has been quite the journey for you. I felt so many of the things that you did. Even minutes before he was born I wondered if it was real and if somebody had made a mistake. I too had not really thought about kids. It wasn’t that I didn’t want them it was never the right time. Now I’m a 34 year old mom that can’t imagine my life without him. They truly change your life. Congratulations!

]]> By: Alexander http://teresastrasser.com/blog/2009/10/my-dad-writes-a-letter-to-the-editor/comment-page-1/#comment-4477 Alexander Fri, 23 Oct 2009 03:21:43 +0000 http://teresastrasser.com/blog/?p=883#comment-4477 Great letter T's dad! Clearly snowman is in the minority here. Great letter T’s dad!

Clearly snowman is in the minority here.

]]> By: Sophia http://teresastrasser.com/blog/2009/10/my-dad-writes-a-letter-to-the-editor/comment-page-1/#comment-4476 Sophia Fri, 23 Oct 2009 03:09:03 +0000 http://teresastrasser.com/blog/?p=883#comment-4476 Congratulations! Thanks for the photo and you Dad's words. He is now my Hero too. Great photo and your new baby and Daddy. Hope to hear you on a podcast soon. Congratulations! Thanks for the photo and you Dad’s words. He is now my Hero too. Great photo and your new baby and Daddy. Hope to hear you on a podcast soon.

]]> By: Elissa Katherine http://teresastrasser.com/blog/2009/10/my-dad-writes-a-letter-to-the-editor/comment-page-1/#comment-4474 Elissa Katherine Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:53:08 +0000 http://teresastrasser.com/blog/?p=883#comment-4474 Hi Teresa- Good to see your Dad's words in print. Thank you for the lovely grandpa picture, too. Perhaps some future letters are in order? Yes, how will we look in the history books? Nathaniel is one in the next generation that will be reading what we did or did not do. Keep writing and inspiring Strasser Family! Hi Teresa-

Good to see your Dad’s words in print. Thank you for the lovely grandpa picture, too.

Perhaps some future letters are in order?

Yes, how will we look in the history books? Nathaniel is one in the next generation that will be reading what we did or did not do.

Keep writing and inspiring Strasser Family!

]]> By: Sally http://teresastrasser.com/blog/2009/10/my-dad-writes-a-letter-to-the-editor/comment-page-1/#comment-4472 Sally Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:49:11 +0000 http://teresastrasser.com/blog/?p=883#comment-4472 Are you suggesting that you disagree with the notion that everyone should have: Healthcare A decent education A job Decent housing ??? Just because your party is currently out of office doesn't mean you should necessarily oppose _every_ idea ever espoused by a Democrat - unless you really don't believe every American should be safe and healthy. Honestly, what kind of response to this letter is that? You don't think the right to "life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness" encompasses those ideas above? Are there really Republicans who DON'T think people should get a decent education, or the opportunity to work and have housing? (I know where you stand on healthcare - basically, screw anyone who's not me). Ridiculous. Are you suggesting that you disagree with the notion that everyone should have:

Healthcare
A decent education
A job
Decent housing

??? Just because your party is currently out of office doesn’t mean you should necessarily oppose _every_ idea ever espoused by a Democrat – unless you really don’t believe every American should be safe and healthy.

Honestly, what kind of response to this letter is that? You don’t think the right to “life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness” encompasses those ideas above? Are there really Republicans who DON’T think people should get a decent education, or the opportunity to work and have housing? (I know where you stand on healthcare – basically, screw anyone who’s not me).

Ridiculous.

]]> By: Mindee http://teresastrasser.com/blog/2009/10/my-dad-writes-a-letter-to-the-editor/comment-page-1/#comment-4466 Mindee Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:35:03 +0000 http://teresastrasser.com/blog/?p=883#comment-4466 Teresa, Miss hearing you on the pod casts and on the Radio. Congrats on the little man. Isn't it great seeing your dad proudly holding his new grandson? Only thing I find better then seeing proud Grandpa is seeing my husband interact with my son. Hope you are some how enjoying motherhood through the sleepy fog that often takes over. Now you know why parents love there boring little infants so much (it is so different when they are yours). Teresa,

Miss hearing you on the pod casts and on the Radio. Congrats on the little man. Isn’t it great seeing your dad proudly holding his new grandson? Only thing I find better then seeing proud Grandpa is seeing my husband interact with my son. Hope you are some how enjoying motherhood through the sleepy fog that often takes over. Now you know why parents love there boring little infants so much (it is so different when they are yours).

]]> By: Court http://teresastrasser.com/blog/2009/10/my-dad-writes-a-letter-to-the-editor/comment-page-1/#comment-4465 Court Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:08:29 +0000 http://teresastrasser.com/blog/?p=883#comment-4465 Hi T, I am in need of a new blog entry from you! I know how being a new mom can kick your ass, so I will cut you some slack. Maybe a podcast with Adam soon? I am having Strasser withdraws......... Hi T,
I am in need of a new blog entry from you! I know how being a new mom can kick your ass, so I will cut you some slack. Maybe a podcast with Adam soon? I am having Strasser withdraws………

]]> By: Mareike Kuypers http://teresastrasser.com/blog/2009/10/my-dad-writes-a-letter-to-the-editor/comment-page-1/#comment-4462 Mareike Kuypers Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:23:30 +0000 http://teresastrasser.com/blog/?p=883#comment-4462 Ta-ray-sa, I've loved your dad since the first time I heard him say your name. Now I know why. Enough said? Ta-ray-sa, I’ve loved your dad since the first time I heard him say your name. Now I know why. Enough said?

]]> By: Bob http://teresastrasser.com/blog/2009/10/my-dad-writes-a-letter-to-the-editor/comment-page-1/#comment-4460 Bob Wed, 21 Oct 2009 05:02:47 +0000 http://teresastrasser.com/blog/?p=883#comment-4460 T, Hope you and your son Nathaniel are doing well. Loved your Dad's letter to the editor. I miss hearing you on the radio and the podcast. It must be a big adjustment to go from Miss to Mrs. to Mom. Are you getting sleep? T,
Hope you and your son Nathaniel are doing well. Loved your Dad’s letter to the editor.

I miss hearing you on the radio and the podcast.
It must be a big adjustment to go from Miss to Mrs. to Mom.

Are you getting sleep?

]]> By: Jane http://teresastrasser.com/blog/2009/10/my-dad-writes-a-letter-to-the-editor/comment-page-1/#comment-4458 Jane Tue, 20 Oct 2009 23:29:57 +0000 http://teresastrasser.com/blog/?p=883#comment-4458 While I strongly disagree with your dad's politics, I agree that change should begin with all of us and I agree that most politicians are blowhards who'll say or do anything to keep themselves in office. I think it's sweet that your dad was so moved by the birth of his grandson that he wrote this letter. I enjoyed hearing you talk about your dad on TACS. He sounds like a wonderful man and I'm envious of the close bond that you both share. Your little guy is going to have great times with his grandpa. Can't wait to hear you back on the podcast and see some pictures of you and the bambino here on your site! While I strongly disagree with your dad’s politics, I agree that change should begin with all of us and I agree that most politicians are blowhards who’ll say or do anything to keep themselves in office.

I think it’s sweet that your dad was so moved by the birth of his grandson that he wrote this letter. I enjoyed hearing you talk about your dad on TACS. He sounds like a wonderful man and I’m envious of the close bond that you both share. Your little guy is going to have great times with his grandpa.

Can’t wait to hear you back on the podcast and see some pictures of you and the bambino here on your site!

]]> By: Angel http://teresastrasser.com/blog/2009/10/my-dad-writes-a-letter-to-the-editor/comment-page-1/#comment-4457 Angel Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:20:46 +0000 http://teresastrasser.com/blog/?p=883#comment-4457 God Bless Teresa, Nathaniel, and Papa Strasser God Bless Teresa, Nathaniel, and Papa Strasser

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