tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7699772873889750632.post3882722898392027615..comments2023-09-13T05:52:34.223-04:00Comments on Costo: 9/11potsochttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09497735324298117643noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7699772873889750632.post-14971242749961798062010-09-28T06:58:27.012-04:002010-09-28T06:58:27.012-04:00We all live in a democratic system thus the majori...We all live in a democratic system thus the majority rules. It's all perfectly normal.<br />Besides there comes a moment when a role reversal occurs and the children begin to feel very protective of their "old folks" and, in a way, it is reassuring and comforting...if a bit irritating.potsochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09497735324298117643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7699772873889750632.post-60136005448997384482010-09-28T03:56:43.021-04:002010-09-28T03:56:43.021-04:00@Paul
Yes, of course Paul.
@Sled
But we are laugh...@Paul<br />Yes, of course Paul.<br /><br />@Sled<br />But we are laughing at ourselves, not at the women.Man of Romahttp://manofroma.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7699772873889750632.post-50185381401504282902010-09-28T00:47:32.469-04:002010-09-28T00:47:32.469-04:00Ah, you men, you complain about being outflanked b...Ah, you men, you complain about being outflanked by women with what I suspect are big smiles on your faces.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7699772873889750632.post-32597850565612433692010-09-27T19:03:26.488-04:002010-09-27T19:03:26.488-04:00Isn't it like this in all families where women...Isn't it like this in all families where women have a majority voice?potsochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09497735324298117643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7699772873889750632.post-34001317476083729482010-09-27T10:19:14.062-04:002010-09-27T10:19:14.062-04:00Ah ah ah, like here dear Paul, like here ....Ah ah ah, like here dear Paul, like here ....Man of Romahttp://manofroma.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7699772873889750632.post-8901584563614773032010-09-27T09:53:38.705-04:002010-09-27T09:53:38.705-04:00In a way, yes it is a bit like a tribe. On the ot...In a way, yes it is a bit like a tribe. On the other hand the "leader" is more of an old lion these days. The young lionesses are getting the upper hand.potsochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09497735324298117643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7699772873889750632.post-67318094144238833012010-09-27T07:33:20.322-04:002010-09-27T07:33:20.322-04:00Sledpress ha ragione: sembri il grande saggio di u...Sledpress ha ragione: sembri il grande saggio di una tribù, nonché suo leader e stregone.<br /><br />[Sledpress is right: you seem the great sage of a tribe plus its leader and sorcerer.]<br /><br />PS<br />And maybe you are. Isn't your family like a tribe after all?Man of Romahttp://manofroma.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7699772873889750632.post-56759903255768671242010-09-27T06:50:48.662-04:002010-09-27T06:50:48.662-04:00Dear Sledpress, my wife of 45 years is my daily ad...Dear Sledpress, my wife of 45 years is my daily adventure and I want no other.<br />Looks are decieving, my creaking joints remind me each day not to be too adventurous.potsochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09497735324298117643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7699772873889750632.post-33652122153528462412010-09-26T20:16:36.048-04:002010-09-26T20:16:36.048-04:00That is quite an appealing photo. You look like a ...That is quite an appealing photo. You look like a tribal elder not yet so old that he would decline a full-fledged adventure.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7699772873889750632.post-44989157954010774342010-09-26T11:53:03.260-04:002010-09-26T11:53:03.260-04:00Grazie Giovanni, the photo was taken in July 2007 ...Grazie Giovanni, the photo was taken in July 2007 while eating in aSpanish restaurant next to the Treasure Island Hotel in Las Vegas. That evening, we ate an excellent paella and had a very fine Spanish wine to wash it down.potsochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09497735324298117643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7699772873889750632.post-65422040626501892892010-09-26T11:17:22.390-04:002010-09-26T11:17:22.390-04:00Bellissima nuova foto! Viva Costo!Bellissima nuova foto! Viva Costo!Man of Romahttp://manofroma.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7699772873889750632.post-91069946516175823912010-09-26T09:48:07.472-04:002010-09-26T09:48:07.472-04:00No your are not...and it is spreading over here wi...No your are not...and it is spreading over here with our wannabe more US than the US Harper governement.<br />Let's somehow our countries will regain some composure.potsochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09497735324298117643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7699772873889750632.post-46199965538187185172010-09-26T08:44:56.481-04:002010-09-26T08:44:56.481-04:00Paul, I love the new picture in the header.
Septem...Paul, I love the new picture in the header.<br />September 11 changed Americans in a fundamental way. It took them back to the times of the Cold War, the enemy lurking around to destroy all of our ideals. The Bush propaganda machinery got on the bandwagon and jumped to the next conclusion, the whole Muslim world was now suspect. We're not over it.Rosaria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7699772873889750632.post-4385537438595246312010-09-22T20:50:33.846-04:002010-09-22T20:50:33.846-04:00I agree with both of you. In spite of all I want ...I agree with both of you. In spite of all I want to believe that just plain horse sense will prevail.potsochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09497735324298117643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7699772873889750632.post-45442440951637220842010-09-22T17:14:23.228-04:002010-09-22T17:14:23.228-04:00Our best hope is that the Tea Party completely mar...Our best hope is that the Tea Party completely marginalizes itself with candidates like Christine "Masturbation Makes The Baby Jesus Cry" O'Donnell. Yiii.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7699772873889750632.post-59376516172488282802010-09-22T08:17:42.514-04:002010-09-22T08:17:42.514-04:00Tea Party. Yes, that's one upsetting thing. I ...Tea Party. Yes, that's one upsetting thing. I confess no matter his performance I still like Obama very much.Man of Romahttp://manofroma.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7699772873889750632.post-17568409352535540882010-09-16T07:29:16.929-04:002010-09-16T07:29:16.929-04:00Indeed Obama, though disappointing, is a better op...Indeed Obama, though disappointing, is a better option than the others. The Tea Party could upset many things though.potsochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09497735324298117643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7699772873889750632.post-14878672547175804212010-09-14T13:21:09.182-04:002010-09-14T13:21:09.182-04:00I was at home with my youngest daughter and she wa...I was at home with my youngest daughter and she was watching TV. She came to me and said: “Papà, le torri gemelle sono state colpite!” [Papi, the twin towers have been hit!] <br /><br />I was incredulous and said: “what the heck ….” But then I saw the images on screen. Horrible. We were all glued to TV for many hours. <br /><br />It's been all such a big mess, and big the price (wars, fanaticism, intolerance) paid by the American people, the Muslims, the Europeans and the rest of the world. <br /><br />Obama didn't not live up to expectations but in such situation has been a blessing.Man of Romahttp://manofroma.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7699772873889750632.post-62617094752738268092010-09-14T07:27:16.183-04:002010-09-14T07:27:16.183-04:00I guess even the U.S. citizens feel that way, Rob....I guess even the U.S. citizens feel that way, Rob.potsochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09497735324298117643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7699772873889750632.post-79298786186581803262010-09-14T01:20:45.104-04:002010-09-14T01:20:45.104-04:00I have a cousin who was supposed to be in New York...I have a cousin who was supposed to be in New York that fateful morning, but couldn't get the right flight connections in the end. <br /><br />While not an American, I stand with Americans in their loss. But I'm not thrilled with all the "hay" American politicians have made with this disaster.Rob-bearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00171692478879522588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7699772873889750632.post-48761691027896156362010-09-13T07:16:31.081-04:002010-09-13T07:16:31.081-04:00The U.S. has such an intricate goverment system t...The U.S. has such an intricate goverment system that it is most diffiocult to understand for a foreigner. Obama does not live up to expectations...but has realized some progress on social reforms.<br />On the war front however he has remained a prisoner of former administrations and has added a few bloopers of his own...so it is now HIS war.<br />Let us hope that his primary intentions prevail but 4 years is very short and November is coming fast. Will fear or good sense win?potsochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09497735324298117643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7699772873889750632.post-34376478577872032992010-09-12T22:59:51.024-04:002010-09-12T22:59:51.024-04:00Thank you for phrasing yourself so, friend Paul. T...Thank you for phrasing yourself so, friend Paul. The hardest thing at this point in history is to love my country and the best that it stands for, and yet have some of our government's and people's most ill considered words and deeds sitting out there like vandalism committed by one's relatives.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7699772873889750632.post-12665726421592809992010-09-12T21:58:49.563-04:002010-09-12T21:58:49.563-04:00I hope that Obama is withstanding and Iran will no...I hope that Obama is withstanding and Iran will not be next.<br /><br />We had hoped for more from Obama, but, still, Cheneys and Haliburtons I abhor.jennyhttp://www.sweatandsprezzatura.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7699772873889750632.post-40399678293711461552010-09-12T17:08:23.865-04:002010-09-12T17:08:23.865-04:00Indeed Jenny, the problem is the same even more th...Indeed Jenny, the problem is the same even more than you think. Did not Al Qaeda act in revenge for U.S. support of Israël and the exile and death of the Palestinians?<br />And did not petrol motivate the Cheneys and Haliburtons of this world into pushing George W. into this venture in Afghanistan and in Irak?<br />Is Iran next, Obama notwistanding?potsochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09497735324298117643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7699772873889750632.post-58267731137553498562010-09-12T15:30:06.944-04:002010-09-12T15:30:06.944-04:00Golda Meir said: “When peace comes we will perhaps...Golda Meir said: “When peace comes we will perhaps in time be able to forgive the Arabs for killing our sons, but it will be harder for us to forgive them for having forced us to kill their sons.” <br /><br />I'm not sure about what we were "forced" to do and what we chose to do, but the problem is still the same.jennyhttp://www.sweatandsprezzatura.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com