Patriotism

[sundaydriver]

Why would you assume that anyone who complains about political issues/candidates on the Internet cannot be "doing anything" for their community? As far as I know these two things are not mutually exclusive. In fact, I'd say people who are passionate enough to be up on the issues and have a strong opinion about them is probably more likely to care about other things as well.

I complain here, and I volunteer at our local USO. And I also do Stockings for Soldiers. Russ volunteers to play Taps at veterans funerals, and has served food at a local shelter.

I didn't mean that to be my point. I was addressing those that do nothing but sit on the Internet and complain and don't participate at all.

[Black Diamond]

I didn't mean that to be my point. I was addressing those that do nothing but sit on the Internet and complain and don't participate at all.

Do you consider financial donations more or less important than volunteering?

[sundaydriver]

Do you consider financial donations more or less important than volunteering?

Of course, but time & effort go a long way too.

[Kathianne]

I didn't mean that to be my point. I was addressing those that do nothing but sit on the Internet and complain and don't participate at all.

I got that and certainly didn't mean just the internet either. Too many seem to think it all 'rests' on whomever is the president. I too have done so, it's not likely that the republic will fall whichever of these two is sworn in come January.

Reality is that a better community starts there, in the community. It comes down to the people getting involved enough to be vested in moving forward and making improvements.

[sundaydriver]

I got that and certainly didn't mean just the internet either. Too many seem to think it all 'rests' on whomever is the president. I too have done so, it's not likely that the republic will fall whichever of these two is sworn in come January.

Reality is that a better community starts there, in the community. It comes down to the people getting involved enough to be vested in moving forward and making improvements.

I always felt that starting at the bottom and working up was best direction. The local elections where a few voices can make a difference are where my voice is mostly directed.

[Tyr-Ziu Saxnot]

I didn't mean that to be my point. I was addressing those that do nothing but sit on the Internet and complain and don't participate at all.

And just how exactly, would you know which -- "do nothing but sit on the Internet and complain and don't participate at all."?
Is there some list here that those -- if doing more-- one must sign and submit as evidence to you..???
Seeing as how you are still being quite vague about exactly which side you contribute all that great assistance , I reserve my
right to doubt much of what you post here...
You know, the usual question of "integrity" --one that we all must consider wisely, when reading any member's posts here.-Tyr