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If You Live in the US, Read and Are Open Minded, Read On

Halifax2TheMaxHalifax2TheMax Posts: 39,545
edited December 2011 in A Moving Train
In an effort to promote a better understanding of what goes on politically, culturally and economically amongst the forum posters/peeps, particularly those who discuss politics on the boards, I’m giving away a one year subscription to a magazine of my choosing. And, no, it will not be one of those magazines that you get just for the articles, sorry. This does not imply that I think anyone is uneducated or ill informed. Rather, its an effort on my part to promote a different understanding of the issues of our day by sending something that might come from a different perspective other than your own (was that repetitive? Sorry, I can’t afford an editor).

I read the posts and political debates and sometimes I laugh, sometimes I get really angry and sometimes I learn something. Sometimes I agree with what folks are saying and sometimes I don’t. But I believe if you open your mind and listen to the other side, we can find common ground and move forward. I believe that and I think that is what makes our country great (although I debate that sometimes). I try to keep an open mind and listen/watch and read from a multitude of sources on all sides of the dial or spectrum or media. So, here goes.

All you have to do to be entered is reply to this post with who you think will be elected president and why. If you have no intention of reading a periodical, please don’t enter. You have to be willing to open your mind somewhat. Also, if you want to post what you read or how you receive the information you rely on to form your opinions, please include it but it is not necessary. I’ll PM the winner with a request for what they currently read so I don’t duplicate the subscription. Sorry but the contest is open to US residents only. Even though there are a great many Canadians and world wide peeps who have a firm grasp of what is going on politically here in the US, wish I were so well read! Contest is open until midnight EST December 25th. I’ll pick a winner by midnight January 1st.

Let us start the New Year with civil discourse and a better understanding of where we agree/disagree and can find common ground. Good luck.

Peace.

Contest closed with no one interested in receiving a periodical. Thus, I've made a donation to the Jamestown Community Farm. They raise fresh organic produce during the growing season for the RI Community Foodbank and other organizations that feed the hungry. Link below if you're interested in making a donation.

Winner would have received one of the following:

The New Yorker
Harper's Magazine
The New Republic
The Economist
Lapham's Quarterly

http://www.conanicutlandtrust.org/farm.htm

Peace.
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  • catefrancescatefrances Posts: 29,003
    best you change the title of the thread to:

    If Youre American, Read and Are Open Minded, Read On


    cheers,
    8-)
    hear my name
    take a good look
    this could be the day
    hold my hand
    lie beside me
    i just need to say
  • brianluxbrianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 42,430
    I have no idea who will be elected president and I have enough to read already but I am always open to reading widely and curious enough to read your recommended periodical so once you announce the winner and, assuming you do so, you post the name of the periodical, I'll go to my local news stand and pick up a copy- maybe even more than once- assuming I don't already receive it.

    Very interesting post, Halifax, interesting, thoughtful and thought provoking. Thumbs up!
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  • JeanwahJeanwah Posts: 6,363
    I, too, have too much material waiting to be read on my plate, so please don't enter me in the contest. I just want to comment that I like your post OP, I don't know who will win but feel in the long run that it truly doesn't matter because the system is the one in charge, not the elected candidate. I'm all for being open-minded and constantly questioning everything.
  • Halifax2TheMaxHalifax2TheMax Posts: 39,545
    Thank you brianlux, will do. I'm not too far out there from the "mainstream" media but there are very thoughtful and well written pieces by some of the "best" people in the know that are available. I'll share once the contest is over but you probably read them anyway. At least I'd like to think that you do.

    Jenwah, I sometimes agree with you in that our political system has become hopelessly corrupt due to corporate and big money interests. The "system" may no longer work for the little guys and gals anymore. I've even thought of completely dropping out. No more support for candidates, get rid of the tv, cancel my subscriptions, stop listening to the radio, not even voting. Still wrestling with that one. But I'm not there yet. We'll see. And I too struggle to keep up with all of my reading material, particularly the small print stuff!

    Thanks for the responses and be well!

    Peace.
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  • CosmoCosmo Posts: 12,225
    I don't want any magazines, either.
    I'd like to think i am open minded when it comes to most issues. For example, I see and understand both side of the Gun debate. As a strong believer in the Constitution, I support the 2nd Amendment, but don't think we should have access to any type of gun on the market... like a 105mm Howitzer. Hunting rifles... hand guns (as long as they can be detected by metal detectors and X-Ray machines)... fine. M203 granade launchers... not so much.
    That said... I believe it is going to be a race between President Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney. I believe Romney's Achilles heel is going to be his religion, as far as the Republican base is concerned. I think it'll be close with Obama winning a second term.
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  • Halifax2TheMaxHalifax2TheMax Posts: 39,545
    Halifax2TheMax wrote:
    Contest closed with no one interested in receiving a periodical. Thus, I've made a donation to the Jamestown Community Farm. They raise fresh organic produce during the growing season for the RI Community Foodbank and other organizations that feed the hungry. Link below if you're interested in making a donation.

    Winner would have received one of the following:

    The New Yorker
    Harper's Magazine
    The New Republic
    The Economist
    Lapham's Quarterly

    http://www.conanicutlandtrust.org/farm.htm

    Peace.
    09/15/1998 & 09/16/1998, Mansfield, MA; 08/29/00 08/30/00, Mansfield, MA; 07/02/03, 07/03/03, Mansfield, MA; 09/28/04, 09/29/04, Boston, MA; 09/22/05, Halifax, NS; 05/24/06, 05/25/06, Boston, MA; 07/22/06, 07/23/06, Gorge, WA; 06/27/2008, Hartford; 06/28/08, 06/30/08, Mansfield; 08/18/2009, O2, London, UK; 10/30/09, 10/31/09, Philadelphia, PA; 05/15/10, Hartford, CT; 05/17/10, Boston, MA; 05/20/10, 05/21/10, NY, NY; 06/22/10, Dublin, IRE; 06/23/10, Northern Ireland; 09/03/11, 09/04/11, Alpine Valley, WI; 09/11/11, 09/12/11, Toronto, Ont; 09/14/11, Ottawa, Ont; 09/15/11, Hamilton, Ont; 07/02/2012, Prague, Czech Republic; 07/04/2012 & 07/05/2012, Berlin, Germany; 07/07/2012, Stockholm, Sweden; 09/30/2012, Missoula, MT; 07/16/2013, London, Ont; 07/19/2013, Chicago, IL; 10/15/2013 & 10/16/2013, Worcester, MA; 10/21/2013 & 10/22/2013, Philadelphia, PA; 10/25/2013, Hartford, CT; 11/29/2013, Portland, OR; 11/30/2013, Spokane, WA; 12/04/2013, Vancouver, BC; 12/06/2013, Seattle, WA; 10/03/2014, St. Louis. MO; 10/22/2014, Denver, CO; 10/26/2015, New York, NY; 04/23/2016, New Orleans, LA; 04/28/2016 & 04/29/2016, Philadelphia, PA; 05/01/2016 & 05/02/2016, New York, NY; 05/08/2016, Ottawa, Ont.; 05/10/2016 & 05/12/2016, Toronto, Ont.; 08/05/2016 & 08/07/2016, Boston, MA; 08/20/2016 & 08/22/2016, Chicago, IL; 07/01/2018, Prague, Czech Republic; 07/03/2018, Krakow, Poland; 07/05/2018, Berlin, Germany; 09/02/2018 & 09/04/2018, Boston, MA; 09/08/2022, Toronto, Ont; 09/11/2022, New York, NY; 09/14/2022, Camden, NJ; 09/02/2023, St. Paul, MN; 05/04/2024 & 05/06/2024, Vancouver, BC; 05/10/2024, Portland, OR;

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  • 7RayZ7RayZ Posts: 488
    viewtopic.php?f=13&t=179026&p=4156749#p4156749

    How is that in a nutshell?
  • 7RayZ7RayZ Posts: 488
    The Economist is a good reference since the people on Wall Street play both sides. I retweet a lot info from them which is pertinent to a lot of people who are concern and connect the dots.
  • peacefrompaulpeacefrompaul Posts: 25,293
    Obama will win a second term in my opinion. I see Romney winning the nomination but I feel as though being a Mormon is going to hamper his hopes of victory.
  • 7RayZ7RayZ Posts: 488
    I think so too.
  • usamamasan1usamamasan1 Posts: 4,695
    You have posted a link to a thread in a few threads now. Cute
  • 7RayZ7RayZ Posts: 488
    Just because you think youve betted on a no fail steroid horse doesnt mean its going to win.


    Today I had to overhear to some old geyser in the lunchroom calling Obama the N word and know nothing on gas production. Keep perpetuating this crap. It will get you nowhere. I might just report him to home office for this bullshit and he can technically fired for use of language. Not only that, it was ugly vile and made me completely uncomfortable.

    Oh btw, had to sit through same idiots, conversing with Bill O'Rielly books tucked under their arms too. Who are total fucking idiots. Nevermind, I live in a small town of closed minded redneck creeps who would kill Christ if he came to see them. Perhaps, thats what nobody wants to see.
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