BBC Blog Network

User Profile

AntoCapra

Listed below are comments made by AntoCapra between Friday, 26th September 2008 and Thursday, 17th September 2009.

«Newer
Older»

How Carolinians see the race row 12:06pm on 17 Sep 2009 And by the way, it is not proper protocol to refer to Mr. Carter as "President Carter." He is "former president Carter" or "Mr. Carter."

it is proper protocol to refer to any former president of the USA simply as 'President' actually. Once the title has been elected to an individual it is permanent. I have read other BBC articles where 'former' or simply 'Mr.' have been used, and always found that to be rude.

Mr. Obama happens to be our 'Current President'
Fast food nation 3:30pm on 13 Oct 2008 #116

Admittingly, I was having a laugh.

Sincerely, 5) all of the above.
Fast food nation 1:35pm on 13 Oct 2008 I not sure how to define a typical american, I think the 'opinion' of those are based on what 'stands' out in the crowd.

Every time I have been Europe, once for 5 months, I was asked repeatedly in Spain, France, Italy and Germany

'Are you Scottish?' I was never sure why, I suppose being very tall and handsome they assumed I wasn't English or Irish. And they were surprised by my answer of being an American.

Point being that they are more than likely a greater percentage of American 'approved' and not assumed as Americans than they realize.

Everyone Everywhere, I think, has a interesting point of view. I love hearing & learning for other people and I know that I am not alone in this.

Hatred and Nastiness comes easy to most.
An unconventional Church 2:54pm on 05 Oct 2008 The Roman Catholic Church I attend, the Monsignor nor the Priest have never mentioned any political agendas nor endorsed any candidates. They have spoken about our duty and, more importantly perhaps, our responsibility to vote. The church has regularly hosted debates, always with all candidates. A weekly reminder from the pulpit to attend such events and to bring with us anyone of any or no religion. That's it, "these are the candidates, now get out and vote."

It is particularly hard to define any political agenda with the Catholic Church, one tenet that is tantamount is always, under all circumstances, to be kind and love your fellow man. Love and Kindness heard from the pulpit every sunday to be practiced every day and every minute and by extension to help those in need. If you have two coats, give the second to a fellow who has none. Surely socialistic programs would and do fall into line with this.

Of course another tenet is that always under all circumstance abortion should not be the option. I am sure this is an issue for a lot of Catholics in the decision of a political candidate, but I rarely hear it.

As polarized as the political parties agendas have become over these, it is a very difficult decision as to which way should a Catholic vote? It is clear from my Church's leaders that these decisions are our own to make, and not theirs. Just as clear that to not make a decision would be a sin.

Should Helping your Fellow Man and Prohibiting Abortion be Legislative Mandates? NO!

We all should be free to decide these things on our own, by Law of our Conscience rather than Law of the Land.

I have 'heard' that some 'churches' in far off distant states have had their 'ministers' from the pulpit endorsing a particular candidate, which for many reason is just plain wrong. Please, keep it off of the pulpit; please, freely endorse it over coffee and pastries in the Church Hall.
Spirit of St Louis 2:50pm on 05 Oct 2008 The Roman Catholic Church I attend, the Monsignor nor the Priest have never mentioned any political agendas nor endorsed any candidates. They have spoken about our duty and, more importantly perhaps, our responsibility to vote. The church has regularly hosted debates, always with all candidates. A weekly reminder from the pulpit to attend such events and to bring with us anyone of any or no religion. That's it, "these are the candidates, now get out and vote."

It is particularly hard to define any political agenda with the Catholic Church, one tenet that is tantamount is always, under all circumstances, to be kind and love your fellow man. Love and Kindness heard from the pulpit every sunday to be practiced every day and every minute and by extension to help those in need. If you have two coats, give the second to a fellow who has none. Surely socialistic programs would and do fall into line with this.

Of course another tenet is that always under all circumstance abortion should not be the option. I am sure this is an issue for a lot of Catholics in the decision of a political candidate, but I rarely hear it.

As polarized as the political parties agendas have become over these, it is a very difficult decision as to which way should a Catholic vote? It is clear from my Church's leaders that these decisions are our own to make, and not theirs. Just as clear that to not make a decision would be a sin.

Should Helping your Fellow Man and Prohibiting Abortion be Legislative Mandates? NO!

We all should be free to decide these things on our own, by Law of our Conscience rather than Law of the Land.

I have 'heard' that some 'churches' in far off distant states have had their 'ministers' from the pulpit endorsing a particular candidate, which for many reason is just plain wrong. Please, keep it off of the pulpit; please, freely endorse it over coffee and pastries in the Church Hall.
Southern comfort 3:51pm on 26 Sep 2008 22. At 3:00pm on 26 Sep 2008, doepus wrote:
Well the US currently has a major problem with obesity. It sounds like this has something to do with it

obesity rate are hardly an american phenomenon, you have only to search the BBC site for uk obesity rates.

I have eaten this way all my life and still and lanky and lean 2 meters tall and 88 kilos.
Southern comfort 3:48pm on 26 Sep 2008 Have I been 'blocked' from posting?
Southern comfort 11:57am on 26 Sep 2008 Fried Chicken
Collard Greens
Grits
and yes Watermelon

I didn't realize how much I would miss these fabulous food favourites, until I spent 5 months in Europe.

"Upper Middle Class White Male"
Born and raised in Virginia

«Newer
Older»

^ Back to top

BBC MMVI

The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites

BBC.co.uk

BBC Blog Network

Find and talk to the BBC's bloggers.

User Profile

AntoCapra