tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10194064.post5808865926588793492..comments2024-03-28T17:25:54.982-05:00Comments on justaskjudy: My Two Cents.....for What it is Worthkenjuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07342414519714356343noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10194064.post-19460921799843638322013-12-24T10:53:14.078-05:002013-12-24T10:53:14.078-05:00Somebody has to say it.
God bless Judy.Somebody has to say it.<br />God bless Judy.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529798893653033970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10194064.post-48985991045295746372013-12-22T13:16:54.648-05:002013-12-22T13:16:54.648-05:00Thank you for sharing this, Judy. I've never u...Thank you for sharing this, Judy. I've never understood why so many among us have chosen to use religious beliefs as the basis for denigrating others and for fomenting hatred.<br /><br />As you know, I'm Jewish. When I was a kid I played little league baseball in our town just outside Montreal. A French-speaking kid was the star pitcher on the team, and one day he walked up to me, poked me in the chest and said, "You're a JOO-IF". The word "Juif" is French for "Jewish", and he was mispronouncing it in English. I didn't fully appreciate the slur, and let it go.<br /><br />The next game, he did the same thing. And the next practice, and the game after that. Seven-year-old me eventually figured out what he was doing, and when I did, I smacked him. I'll never forget the derisive tone he used, time and again, to categorize me. Didn't know me from Adam, but knew enough to hate me because of my background.<br /><br />Coach suspended him and spoke to his parents - who likely instilled the systemic hatred of Jews in him, as so many other pure-laine Quebecois did at the time. I got used to it, learned to live with it, but never fully accepted why people can be so hateful, and for no good reason.<br /><br />Maybe we'll learn someday, but I'm not hopeful. I'll focus on the folks who get it, and hope the ones who don't get it manage to keep a wide berth around me. What a sad comment on the human condition.carmilevyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00360045114379957605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10194064.post-53102422766737540802013-12-22T13:11:31.479-05:002013-12-22T13:11:31.479-05:00Spot on Judy! I have watched the show for amuseme...Spot on Judy! I have watched the show for amusement purposes only, same as any other TV show that I watch but don't take seriously enough to allow it to take over my life or use it as my personal statement to reflect who I am. Most ppl I know who right now are 'standing with Phil,' wouldn't give a rats behind if their neighbor were boycotted for the same thing. It seems to be a 'social status' thing. I read someone else say that there is something 'they' (as in network and government) aren't telling us. Well, duh, just look at the photo and the answer is clear. Sara Palin. She's right there 'standing with Phil.' I personally think it's a ploy for her to get votes to run next election by those foolish enough to fall for this. That's my opinion. <br /><br />Oh, and shame on that man for spitting on that woman! He's definately not what he proclaims to be!Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08124375366809037969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10194064.post-63670184798987527482013-12-22T13:09:38.300-05:002013-12-22T13:09:38.300-05:00Spot on Judy! I have watched the show for amuseme...Spot on Judy! I have watched the show for amusement purposes only, same as any other TV show that I watch but don't take seriously enough to allow it to take over my life or use it as my personal statement to reflect who I am. Most ppl I know who right now are 'standing with Phil,' wouldn't give a rats behind if their neighbor were boycotted for speaking the same thing. It seems to be a 'social status' thing. I read someone else say that there is something 'they' (as in network and government) aren't telling us. Well, duh, just look at the photo and the answer is clear. Sara Palin. She's right there 'standing with Phil.' I personally think it's a ploy for her to get votes to run next election by those foolish enough to fall for this. That's my opinion. <br /><br />Oh, and shame on that man for spitting on that woman! He's definately not what he proclaims to be!Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08124375366809037969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10194064.post-15434017552830559452013-12-21T23:41:25.740-05:002013-12-21T23:41:25.740-05:00I agree, too. People hide behind the First Amendme...I agree, too. People hide behind the First Amendment in order to express their crackpot opinions, yet they don't seem to realize that their comments have consequences. And, so-called Christians seem to think it's ok to condemn or even physically attack people who aren't Christians, and they should'nt have to pay for their actions. Hooray for Hardees! Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07309266986583326824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10194064.post-6906083032939268132013-12-21T22:06:11.817-05:002013-12-21T22:06:11.817-05:00I'm with you 150%, my dear Judy. Frankly, I f...I'm with you 150%, my dear Judy. Frankly, I found all of his remarks about blacks and homosexuals, appallingly ignorant and, deeply judgemental. I have never watched this show and have no interest in it---and for sure, NOW, never will watch even out of curiosity. Like you, I have no interest in what bigoted people have to say, except to possibly try and enlighten them---but as you said, it is almost a hopeless task. In the words of Oscar Hammerstein--"You've Got To Be Taught", and when you learn these things so very young, well, it is almost impossible to view things as they really are. <br />The story about the man spitting---that is very depressing too. Acting in such an un-Christian manor defiles the whole basis of Christ and of what Christianity is all about.<br />Sometimes, I feel our society and culture is going backwards---but, maybe it s more that people are speaking up in more honest ways---depressingly so, in both these cases....But, this is how a lot of folks still feel. Honestly, I find it rather frightening, as well as very depressing. OldLady Of The Hillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02458879772193114892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10194064.post-30002325692254270322013-12-21T18:02:51.142-05:002013-12-21T18:02:51.142-05:00Judy, your two cents is worth a lot more than most...Judy, your two cents is worth a lot more than most people's two cents, and this post is worth a fortune in common sense. Thank you so much for putting into words what so many of us are just thinking.Mamacita (The REAL one)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15400978384217375737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10194064.post-35643267956781499002013-12-21T17:43:53.701-05:002013-12-21T17:43:53.701-05:00P.S. I have nothing against beards, just long, di...P.S. I have nothing against beards, just long, dirty looking, shaggy, un-trimmed beards. kenjuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07342414519714356343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10194064.post-63436818477938979712013-12-21T17:16:08.721-05:002013-12-21T17:16:08.721-05:00I couldn't agree more. I also think the Duck ...I couldn't agree more. I also think the Duck Dynasty cast must be so greedy. If they truly stand by what this guy said, then why not just quit the show. How ironic that it's the week of Christmas, and there's so much hate and judging going on! I sure wish more people were like you. Merry Christmas!Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05514919047169081546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10194064.post-12728805257170482062013-12-21T15:30:20.195-05:002013-12-21T15:30:20.195-05:00Brava Judy. Love and joy to you always.Brava Judy. Love and joy to you always.Celiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14485118642482033233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10194064.post-14373994902055291272013-12-21T15:23:54.775-05:002013-12-21T15:23:54.775-05:00Good sermon, thanks for sharing your thoughts. I ...Good sermon, thanks for sharing your thoughts. I agree with you.sagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17499891950639742366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10194064.post-87789595127515930092013-12-21T14:19:28.137-05:002013-12-21T14:19:28.137-05:00Your two cents is priceless, really. Very well sai...Your two cents is priceless, really. Very well said :)Thumperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02154314376352066709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10194064.post-45554558726354933872013-12-21T11:55:45.052-05:002013-12-21T11:55:45.052-05:00Everyone just needs to chill out. We're all di...Everyone just needs to chill out. We're all different! That's what makes life interesting. <br /><br />I still would have liked to have been there with my sister this morning....that dude would have gotten an earful (and probably a pantsload full after my venomous rant was over). He's a lucky duck (this time....bwahahaha).Forest Bard's Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09108970081943271956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10194064.post-56249839189359186392013-12-21T11:48:33.998-05:002013-12-21T11:48:33.998-05:00Psst-1st amendment.Psst-1st amendment.libcohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08585509670446982193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10194064.post-30163668835937995292013-12-21T11:45:08.741-05:002013-12-21T11:45:08.741-05:00Thanks, Mahala, the feeling is mutual.
Thanks, Mahala, the feeling is mutual. <br />kenjuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07342414519714356343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10194064.post-54926771710453700512013-12-21T11:38:36.667-05:002013-12-21T11:38:36.667-05:00Well said, Judy.
I'm with you... I just don...Well said, Judy.<br />I'm with you... I just don't understand how someone's brain works like that, compartmentalizing is a given with Christianity, but when their actions are so clearly unloving, it's obvious to any and all. All but them? This perspective is rampant, unfortunately. <br /><br />I used to think, well, the Mormons seem like nice people, and they're entitled, etc. And then they got together with the Knights of Columbus and spent $17million dollars to make sure that CA's Prop 8 was passed, banning gay marriage. The ban lasted 4 years. But I just can't help but think... Jesus the man would have had a cow at them spending that money for that, instead of on the poor, hungry, homeless and sick. They just don't get it, do they?<br /><br />Thanks for your post.<br />Merry Christmas from a non-Christian!<br />~SShephardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07318615370914088651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10194064.post-78471624997993413292013-12-21T11:37:48.435-05:002013-12-21T11:37:48.435-05:00Well said, Judy.
I'm with you... I just don...Well said, Judy.<br />I'm with you... I just don't understand how someone's brain works like that, compartmentalizing is a given with Christianity, but when their actions are so clearly unloving, it's obvious to any and all. All but them? This perspective is rampant, unfortunately. <br /><br />I used to think, well, the Mormons seem like nice people, and they're entitled, etc. And then they got together with the Knights of Columbus and spent $17million dollars to make sure that CA's Prop 8 was passed, banning gay marriage. The ban lasted 4 years. But I just can't help but think... Jesus the man would have had a cow at them spending that money for that, instead of on the poor, hungry, homeless and sick. They just don't get it, do they?<br /><br />Thanks for your post.<br />Merry Christmas from a non-Christian!<br />~SShephardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07318615370914088651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10194064.post-66084555122734178092013-12-21T11:14:12.154-05:002013-12-21T11:14:12.154-05:00A sermon well preached!A sermon well preached!kerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10226443936397843523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10194064.post-74438214699757963982013-12-21T11:03:47.351-05:002013-12-21T11:03:47.351-05:00Excellently said Judy!! Hear! Hear! I, like everyo...Excellently said Judy!! Hear! Hear! I, like everyone can't help but see all the Hooplaaa about the Duck Dynasty thing..and the outrage about freedom of speech ...but they all fail to compute that it goes both ways! And as an employer, the network also have that same right, to their opinion, and NOT pay him if they so choose! <br />I have never watched the show either for many of the same reasons you have...Just seeing them puts me off ...Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02640737315196786989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10194064.post-33448566677091965972013-12-21T10:43:07.188-05:002013-12-21T10:43:07.188-05:00I just love you to pieces Judy :-) I just love you to pieces Judy :-) Mahalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03428501380180444456noreply@blogger.com