tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13693222.comments2023-08-15T04:44:41.710-04:00Semper FidelisGnarly Erikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09094971814599656203noreply@blogger.comBlogger88125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13693222.post-46966447817619161552021-02-09T17:40:15.395-05:002021-02-09T17:40:15.395-05:00No name . . . Hiding behind a keyboard . . . Go fi...No name . . . Hiding behind a keyboard . . . Go figure!Gnarly Erikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09094971814599656203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13693222.post-9904577479089175122021-02-09T17:38:46.056-05:002021-02-09T17:38:46.056-05:00Not disparaging anyone’s beliefs of ‘faith, but my...Not disparaging anyone’s beliefs of ‘faith, but my observation is that almost all religions require a ‘need to believe’ which can be translated as ‘desire to believe’. Both IMHO, are based on fear of the unknown and the ‘bogeyman’ concern instilled by parents and elders. <br /><br />I left home at the age of 15 and quickly found that praying was a piss poor substitute for getting my ass in gear Gnarly Erikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09094971814599656203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13693222.post-45030413761542723512021-02-09T16:15:06.145-05:002021-02-09T16:15:06.145-05:00No sources...go figure!No sources...go figure!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13693222.post-65310364117359898902016-01-08T01:11:10.524-05:002016-01-08T01:11:10.524-05:00The Political center keeps moving to the left. Peo...The Political center keeps moving to the left. People who were once moderate Republicans are now labeled as Right wing. If you were a Right wing Republican in 1992 when Bill Clinton was President and you still have the same Political ideologies as you did in 92, you would now be labeled as "far Right" or "extreme" Right wing. Politically speaking Bill O'reily and Rush Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16122001028047813342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13693222.post-10354436833784426802012-11-22T16:26:29.959-05:002012-11-22T16:26:29.959-05:00Thanks Johnny -
Yours is a very sweet comment ind...Thanks Johnny -<br /><br />Yours is a very sweet comment indeed, and appreciate you honesty . . Would that everyone would be so!<br /><br />I too, was raised up in 'the church' but by the age of sixteen or so was very lucky to get in touch with reality. I learned religion is a very poor substitute for the wonders of 'what actually is'. I finally learned to relax and not be worriedGnarly Erikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09094971814599656203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13693222.post-77323162885981441322012-11-22T14:32:24.366-05:002012-11-22T14:32:24.366-05:00i should be offended by some of these posts, espec...i should be offended by some of these posts, especially the bubba stuff but i'm not.i am from n.c. my politics are somewhere to the left, i love my lord satan, i support the legalization of all drugs, despise anything religious etc. i'm basically liberal in every way except 1. i had my job taken from me by mexicans & can't be convinced how that's right. wrapping up i did know johnnywillisladiesandgentlemenjohnnywillishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12404825670088307181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13693222.post-26036041964209934882012-03-20T10:40:20.500-04:002012-03-20T10:40:20.500-04:00Thanks for your comment. That is a blog article fr...Thanks for your comment. That is a blog article from three years ago, and representative of Juneau, Alaska's reaction to the homeless there. I no longer live in Juneau but sadly, juneau's is a common community reaction to homeless and disadvantaged people almost everywhere in the US. Basically, civic authorities (and comfortable people) resent disadvantaged persons no matter their reason.Gnarly Erikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09094971814599656203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13693222.post-8295464692977118912012-03-19T18:29:22.826-04:002012-03-19T18:29:22.826-04:00I have read your article and feel for your (and ot...I have read your article and feel for your (and others) situation, now three years ago ... have things looked up? I googled to your article, looking for some way to "chill out" without spending money ... there does not seem to be much of anything without money ... hoping to change this ... all the best to you ... moiraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13693222.post-60916544131361996472011-08-18T19:31:38.104-04:002011-08-18T19:31:38.104-04:00God bless you with discernment, brudda.God bless you with discernment, brudda.-blessed holy sockshttp://peace-de-resistance.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13693222.post-75911001578541749662011-04-25T14:09:58.906-04:002011-04-25T14:09:58.906-04:00I had a little trouble with your comment, but maki...I had a little trouble with your comment, but making allowances for your level of intellect since you are obviously a Christian, I broke your words down into sections, and answered each one as best as I could, as follows:<br /><br />ISIAIh 41 BRING forth your IDOLS did they PREACH to you see they can’t speak they can’t DO ANYTHING all they do is cause confusion. <br /><br />Trying to figure out Gnarly Erikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09094971814599656203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13693222.post-49722806871499258422011-04-25T12:50:01.673-04:002011-04-25T12:50:01.673-04:00ISIAIh 41 BRING forth your IDOLS did they PREACH t...ISIAIh 41 BRING forth your IDOLS did they PREACH to you see they can’t speak they can’t DO ANYTHING all they do is cause confusion. spalms 115 and spalms 135 thier IDOLS are FALSE cant speak can't hear cant smell and those that make them shall become like them. Jeremiah 10 they nail their IDOL down like a scarecrow it can’t move can'...t speak can’t move must be carried these are nothing Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13693222.post-32288639355660957722011-04-19T16:17:28.465-04:002011-04-19T16:17:28.465-04:00Hey - just posting my thoughts and opinions with a...Hey - just posting my thoughts and opinions with an attempt at humor. Being humble or tolerant does not mean I must simply accept things without speaking. I am pointing out the seeming dichotomy between people who seem fairly rational - like Mitt Romney - and those whose actions seem hypocritical and whose pronouncements seem irrational or based in fantasies, yet who have a vocal following Gnarly Erikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09094971814599656203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13693222.post-2036748635319345952011-04-19T15:57:37.047-04:002011-04-19T15:57:37.047-04:00"pretty humble and tolerant of others?" ..."pretty humble and tolerant of others?" I think you should re-read what you've written here as it doesn't seem to fit with your profile. You more or less imply that you have the right answer and these others are all wrong (not humble) and that the whole list of people are fools for their beliefs on how to fix our system (not tolerant of others' views).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13693222.post-5719002529923632062011-02-21T08:28:07.660-05:002011-02-21T08:28:07.660-05:00I have no idea your age, only assuming as a colleg...I have no idea your age, only assuming as a college student you may be very young - perhaps too young to recall the embarrassment and national disgrace represented by George W. Bush & company - still a laughing stock today although thankfully, receding in memory. And, your choice of research subject indicates you are likely a College Republican heavily influenced by right wing propaganda fromGnarly Erikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09094971814599656203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13693222.post-23970440567736384362011-02-20T13:19:12.167-05:002011-02-20T13:19:12.167-05:00I was doing research for a college paper and was h...I was doing research for a college paper and was hoping to get some real information but instead I got some jokester's ranting and raving. Oh, and by the way, I know your "opinion piece" was written in 2009 but your assertion that President Bush single-handedly destroyed the Republican party was completely wrong. According to our last election, the Republican party is stronger than marit londeauxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13693222.post-79990884000410019892010-12-14T22:00:44.539-05:002010-12-14T22:00:44.539-05:00Just passing through. Well done.Just passing through. Well done.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13693222.post-34647282885497751952010-12-02T21:03:18.702-05:002010-12-02T21:03:18.702-05:00Thank you for your response. I did not view your o...Thank you for your response. I did not view your original article as disrespectful towards Soapy. I don't pretend that he was one of the good guys. I think you will find my book of great historical value with tons of new, never before published information.Jeff Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680146273701688630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13693222.post-88623821114747235172010-12-02T08:35:11.777-05:002010-12-02T08:35:11.777-05:00Gosh! It's amazing that so many people can get...Gosh! It's amazing that so many people can get so exercised over being reminded of things their side has said. Some are motivated to write long 'history lessons' (which have no relation to reality except in their own narrow brains), and others to simply rant and spew against the guy who reminded them.<br /><br />Makes me feel I'm doing something right!Gnarly Erikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09094971814599656203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13693222.post-49294235373497849292010-12-02T07:50:09.978-05:002010-12-02T07:50:09.978-05:00Thanks Jeff - I will definitely visit your site an...Thanks Jeff - I will definitely visit your site and check out your book. As a student of arcane and little known history I'm sure I will enjoy your viewpoint as an actual relative of Soapy Smith. I love the quote you provided: "I consider bunco steering to be more honorable than the life led by the average politician.' Priceless!<br /><br />And, I meant no disrespect to Soapy Smith Gnarly Erikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09094971814599656203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13693222.post-58143054226518265992010-12-01T18:36:29.724-05:002010-12-01T18:36:29.724-05:00Hi, G.E..
I am a great-grandson of Jefferson Rand...Hi, G.E..<br /><br />I am a great-grandson of Jefferson Randolph Smith II, alias "Soapy." I authored a far better and much more detailed book in 2009 called, <i>Alias Soapy Smith: The Life and Death of a Scoundrel.</i> In the 25-years of research I did for the book I can positively tell you that Soapy was not fond of politicians. He was once quoted by a Denver reporter in 1896 as Jeff Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680146273701688630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13693222.post-15826505906184656892010-11-11T16:07:26.253-05:002010-11-11T16:07:26.253-05:00George Washington warned of the danger from politi...George Washington warned of the danger from political parties. I don't know how you can get rid of party control. Benefit for the party has displaced benefit for the country in most politicians, in spite of the claims made. I think one answer is for (all) individuals to never declare for any party. I have been 'undeclared' since I first voted in 1960. The problem you face with this Gnarly Erikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09094971814599656203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13693222.post-12869516822386077622010-11-11T15:39:31.054-05:002010-11-11T15:39:31.054-05:00Well...Just as the controllers of the Media and Go...Well...Just as the controllers of the Media and Government have done in the past. The Republican Party has made a comeback. This will always happen, back and forth, because of the two-party dicatorship in which the vested interests of the bankers and corperations that actually control everything have their people in both sides of the aisle, and what better way to keep people fighting against Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13693222.post-1946157460541600862010-10-20T11:55:07.553-04:002010-10-20T11:55:07.553-04:00800 million people believing in a legend do not ma...800 million people believing in a legend do not make it so. And, saying something is so does not make it so. How many children believe in Santa Claus? The Easter Bunny? The Tooth Fairy?<br /><br />And pray tell, exactly what is your 'source'? 2000 year-old stories written down by early Christians, some of them goat or sheep herders, which in turn were translated and modified many times Gnarly Erikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09094971814599656203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13693222.post-58756595909275588692010-10-17T14:21:21.711-04:002010-10-17T14:21:21.711-04:00So you're humble and tolerant? You began this...So you're humble and tolerant? You began this wispy fragment calling the faith of about 800 million people world wide a legend. It's the fastest growing religion in China, Africa and South America. Why should we believe the rest of what you claim to have seen and heard when you won't believe our source?Normahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11502895616873273470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13693222.post-56351850435203927352010-05-02T23:03:01.927-04:002010-05-02T23:03:01.927-04:00Very funny post thanks for posting. The picture is...Very funny post thanks for posting. The picture is awesome.Hog Hunting Texashttp://www.centexhuntclub.com/Home_Page.phpnoreply@blogger.com