A cold glass of Guinness? Really, Mr. Carson! But then, Guinness is something to be thankful for, whatever its state.

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I know all that. But both times I posted my comment, I got a WaPo screen that popped up and said that my comment could not be posted.

When you write a comment here, it is POSTed to the database server somewhere, actually it is queued to the database server. Eventually it is persisted, and eventually the user interface will pick it up.
If the site is busy, the wait in the queue is longer. Remember, other people are reading and posting to lots of other stories on this site.

So the programming here is semi-pro at best. If your post shows up several times then you are telling everybody that you don't know sht about how the internet works.

have some patience, it will show up.

I hate Christmas. Christmas sucks.

I read something recently that startled me: that spenders are happier than self-deniers. As a longtime self-denier, I realize that you can't take it with you, and sometimes, you just have to buy a new pair of shoes, or new winter coat, or maybe even a useless electronic gadget.

Daniel, may I suggest to click "Refresh" every few minutes after posting a comment.

"The goal of the Black Liberation Radio Online Network is to help Afrikans begin to examine our inner self, and to identify and dispel those characteristics that are foreign to us and inhibits our spiritual and personal growth and empowerment."
Posted by: Futurejumps

"to be truly free, leave...
return to africa...
Posted by: DwightCollins

Really, DwightCollins, if Futurejumps disagrees with you, he should leave? I checked the group he was citing, and it's not my cup of tea, but so what? If it works for him, fine.

I doubt I would care for the sites, personalities or entertainment you favor, but I don't suggest you should leave the country. If you like (for example) Glen Beck, Franklin Graham or Sarah Palin, fine. They aren't my cup of tea, either, but if any of them work for you, swell.

Also, the "...return to Africa..," is pretty strange. I'm pretty sure if Freedomjumps lives in the states, he was born here. The vast majority of African Americans were. (Assuming he's African-American. He doesn't say, and though you make that assumption, I won't) He has as much right to lobby for his ideas as you do, doesn't he? Or do you believe his citizenship is somehow not as valid as yours? If I disagree with you politically or religiously, can I call for you to 'go back where you came from' even if you were born here?

You can't return to somewhere you have never been, can you now? Do I catch a whiff of racist dogma in there? Well, perhaps not, it may just be foolishness. But, I personally believe those are the only ways to explain your statement. If you have a better explanation, I'd be interested in reading it.

The couple visiting over this holiday and I went hiking - yes, there was a cold wind - yes, it was rocky and sometimes a little steep for this old lady (73). But we were far away from the "maddening crowds" of Black Friday and the relief and peaceful quiet was worth it.

Seeing the crowds hitting the doors of the stores - the ones knocked down and nearly trampled - no thanks to that this and all Thanksgiving holidays.

I just have to wonder how many got home with their treasures and thought "Why is the world did I buy this?" Crowd mentality can sometimes lead us to buy or do things we would not otherwise buy or do.

But on the other hand, that is what is so great about being in this country - we have the choice of peace and quiet or giving our best efforts to shopping on Black Friday. To each his own.

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The mission of the Black Liberation Radio Online Network is to encourage personal growth and development through a proper perspective of Afrikan spirituality, self-awareness, education and enlightenment.
It is necessary to understand that a proper spirituality is indispensable for true Afrikan liberation. We also understand and respect the fact that Afrikan spirituality may encompass the doctrines and teachings of a particular religion IF an individual chooses to relate to the Creator in such a fashion.
Therefore, the Black Liberation Radio Online Network promotes the resurrection and empowerment of Afrikan people through a knowledge of the TRUTH about their ancient spiritual and cultural heritage.
The goal of the Black Liberation Radio Online Network is to help Afrikans begin to examine our inner self, and to identify and dispel those characteristics that are foreign to us and inhibits our spiritual and personal growth and empowerment.
The balancing of the land lies in Maat: Truth, Justice and Righteousness. Do Maat and live!
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to be truly free, leave...
return to africa...

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The mission of the Black Liberation Radio Online Network is to encourage personal growth and development through a proper perspective of Afrikan spirituality, self-awareness, education and enlightenment.

It is necessary to understand that a proper spirituality is indispensable for true Afrikan liberation. We also understand and respect the fact that Afrikan spirituality may encompass the doctrines and teachings of a particular religion IF an individual chooses to relate to the Creator in such a fashion.

Therefore, the Black Liberation Radio Online Network promotes the resurrection and empowerment of Afrikan people through a knowledge of the TRUTH about their ancient spiritual and cultural heritage.

The goal of the Black Liberation Radio Online Network is to help Afrikans begin to examine our inner self, and to identify and dispel those characteristics that are foreign to us and inhibits our spiritual and personal growth and empowerment.

The balancing of the land lies in Maat: Truth, Justice and Righteousness. Do Maat and live!

http://wblr.com/

http://wblr.com/

The mission of the Black Liberation Radio Online Network is to encourage personal growth and development through a proper perspective of Afrikan spirituality, self-awareness, education and enlightenment.

It is necessary to understand that a proper spirituality is indispensable for true Afrikan liberation. We also understand and respect the fact that Afrikan spirituality may encompass the doctrines and teachings of a particular religion IF an individual chooses to relate to the Creator in such a fashion.

Therefore, the Black Liberation Radio Online Network promotes the resurrection and empowerment of Afrikan people through a knowledge of the TRUTH about their ancient spiritual and cultural heritage.

The goal of the Black Liberation Radio Online Network is to help Afrikans begin to examine our inner self, and to identify and dispel those characteristics that are foreign to us and inhibits our spiritual and personal growth and empowerment.

The balancing of the land lies in Maat: Truth, Justice and Righteousness. Do Maat and live!

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I'm grateful my father is still alive, after undergoing radiation therapy for prostate cancer this time last year. I'm grateful that my mother still has my father, and that we do as well.

I'm grateful that my wife loves me, and that I still love her as much as I ever did.

I'm grateful that my family is doing well, and that so many families are doing well.

But I'm not thankful. What am I supposed to thank? Do I thank the doctors who treated my father ... well, I already did that. Do I thank my father for staying alive so my mother and my family wouldn't have to feel what it would be like to lose him?

I can thank my lucky stars, you can thank your gods, it has the same effect. Neither the lucky stars nor the fantasy gods feel the slightest interest in our thanking them.

Gratefulness vs thankfulness ... thanks Dad, for fighting the good fight.

Both times I submitted my comments, they were rejected; now, here they are.

Weird.

No matter what the derevation of words, words mean what they mean now, and it is only common sense that liking a sport or shopping on the day after Thanksgiving is not even remotely related to religous observance; even the metapohor is poor.

Our Thanksgiving holiday is Thursday; Friday is not a holiday, and many if not most people work on Friday. A lot of people cram the malls shopping on Friday after Thanksgiving, but most people do not. And people do not shop on Friday to satisfy some religious rite, but to try and get a jump on their Christmas gift-giving obligations; for that is what it is, an expectation, and duty, that weighs heavily on many people.

No matter what the derevation of words, words mean what they mean now, and it is only common sense that liking a sport or shopping on the day after Thanksgiving is not even remotely related to religous observance; even the metapohor is poor.

Our Thanksgiving holiday is Thursday; Friday is not a holiday, and many if not most people work on Friday. A lot of people cram the malls shopping on Friday after Thanksgiving, but most people do not. And people do not shop on Friday to satisfy some religious rite, but to try and get a jump on their Christmas gift-giving obligations; for that is what it is, an expectation, and duty, that weighs heavily on many people.

@psolus -

"We are wired for worship,.."

Everyone has traditions and routines...
You don't have to be 'religious' to do things religiously. Establishing traditions and routines is part of being human.

"...materialist culture we find ourselves situated within,..."

Our culture can be materialistic. I think everyone gets caught up in it from time to time - even people who live a very simple life have made a choice NOT to be materialistic and therefore acknowlegde materialism

"...we are graced with a blessed holiday..."

I think everyone enjoys a day off. Even if they are not Christians or celebrate Christmas they have other days they celebrate - like birthdays or even the weekend. Having a holiday is really nice.

"...how do we choose to spend it?"
"We shackle ourselves anew..."

Sometimes when I have a day off, I plan to rest but end up working of shopping or cleaning or something else and then I feel like I need another day off to rest from my "vacation." I think many people do that sometimes. Christmas time is the worse because I want to have a great holiday but get stressed out by the shopping etc.

Thank you Carson! Its good to think about how we are spending our time and try to focus on the things that are most important to us.

Carson,

"We are wired for worship,.."

"...we will stop at nothing..."

"...materialist culture we find ourselves situated within,..."

"...we are graced with a blessed holiday..."

"...how do we choose to spend it?"

"We shackle ourselves anew..."

Are you always in the habit of referring to yourself as we?

Or, are you referring to all of the people that you know?

You are certainly not referring to me, or to anyone that I know.