Though my feet are on the verge of asking the police to charge me with a hate crime, we’re having a fabulous time here our nation’s capital.
We came in on the Metro that was PACKED with conservatives going to the huge protest going on this afternoon. We were asked if we were participating in the protest and that led to the story of why we’re here being told and we got in a lively debate.
It was the only one voicing a liberal opinion.
So, I felt pretty at home.
Heh.
It went well except for the moment when everyone thought a woman was telling me that if I didn’t like it I could leave the country.
I asked her to reiterate and after she explained we realized it was a misunderstanding. Which was GOOD because telling anyone they can leave if they don’t like things is no solution no matter what position they are arguing.
Given the fact that I was outnumbered I was glad that I calmly stood up for myself, and we finished having a lovely conversation.
So far we’ve seen Mount Vernon and lots of the Smithsonian. Imagine my excitement to find that the house that is in the American History Museum was built by a Choate family.
It is SO beautiful here.
Lovely as it is though, the MOST beautiful thing in the world is waiting for me at home with his two equally-missed brothers. I can’t wait to love on the three of them when I get home Sunday night.
It will be the best snuggle in the world.
Stumble it!
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oh your sweet baby. I want.
Welcome!
I am so happy you are having a good time. I know how you love your debates! Soak your feet in the tub and enjoy a good night’s sleep while you’re away. Have a little sex too. You’re welcome Jon!
I think you’re just in it for those blue eyes.
DC is a great town. I miss it and I’m really happy you’re enjoying it so much.
Sounds like you had a great time in D.C.
That is the greatest baby picture ever. Enjoy the homecoming.
I’m so glad you guys are having a great time. I SO wish I was there to meet you in person. DC is my home town but I won’t be back for a visit until 2010. I just love conversations on the Metro; they are always entertaining, even when you’re an “armchair debater”. Funny…I was a Democrat up until I moved to CA, where I became Independent. I think I was a Dem because EVERY member of my family was one and it just seemed like the thing to do. I think Marion Barry (former DC mayor) being elected to the DC council after his incident made a huge impact.
Anyway, I know you’ll be AWESOME tomorrow and I wish I could see it live.
And isn’t a blog an online journal…and isn’t a journal where you write your thoughts?
Thanks for the comments, guys.
There was a thread going with some criticism of my blog and I inadvertently deleted the original post when I was trying to reply to it.
Since the rest did not made sense without it, I deleted the thread. I hope this was the right call.
I was not trying to silence critical thought about this place (And I’ll say what the issue was: the reader felt I was focusing on politics and bragging about my visit to The White House too much. They felt my comment numbers were bad lately and that was due to me not writing things that people care about anymore and that my writing is tired and I should go back, to being the blogger I used to be. It hurt my feelings and made me more nervous for tomorrow and I said so.)
My apologies again.
Honestly, though…I don’t want this thread to turn into stuff about it. I know I’m loved and I know they have a point. I’m NOT a political blogger and I don’t expect anyone to take me seriously as one.
BUT.
I am a citizen and I have opinions and experiences and right now this is what my life is about. Besides having kids I think this is going to be one of the coolest moments of my life.
If I thought it made me better then anyone that would be bragging.I’m just excited and have had a hard year and am glad that something really really happy is happening.
Again, Sorry for deleting. Hope I made the right call.
hang with me here for a sec Loralee-
Well I don’t agree with you or those wishing to rush this monstrous bill through like yesterday. It’s insulting.
I am all for some serious reform & oversight, but there is absolutely no reason to push this through as it is. And more importantly as it is unread by the majority.
Why we can’t work on it & get it right or as close to right as possible first just makes no sense. What’s hidden in those 2000+ pages? Have you read them Loralee? Sometimes you have to be careful what you wish for. I have read through just over 1/2 of it. (PASS THE EXCEDRIN!!!) Some parts truly leave me scratching my head.
Have you read the biofuel credit buried in there? Really now? Biofuel credit? Makes me wonder what else is hiding in there. There’s no way I’ll finish reading the whole thing before Saturday, I’d guarantee most of those voting haven’t either.
As a taxpayer I don’t think asking that this bill have more thought put into it is really to crazy a request.
HAVING SAID THAT:
I am SO proud of you for standing up for what you believe in even if we don’t see eye to eye. I am THRILLED that you are doing what you’re doing. Keep your chin up & enjoy the experience. And just ignore the rude people, they’re everyyyyyywhere lol
Thanks! I know most people are supportive of ME though not necessarily my views. :)
Every bill that has pretty much ever been written has “things” stuck in it that have NOTHING to do with the matter at hand.
AND I HATE IT.
But I know it is going to happen. It always does, by the left and the right.
Let me as YOU a question:
Do you actually believe that if the momentum slows down that reform will actually happen?
Truly?
Because I absolutely don’t.
I can see why they are moving quickly; He still has momentum and this is a huge change. If that momentum decreases the chances for reform happening lessen.
I CAN see why people are scared and nervous. It is a big change. Change is often scary. (Though the fear mongering that is added on top of legitimate fear is icky to me. The death panel thing? Really??) Normally, yes…I would be more prudent and no, I am not totally happy with the bill and think that there are some good ideas coming from the right (I’m still close to the middle line remember) BUT…I just don’t trust that the “wait” thing will make reform happen. How long have we been waiting so far, you know? For me personally, this is too important (and I know those objecting find their objections the same way) and there is a whole LOT of the bill that I am liking. So I am better with it passing (and quickly) then someone of an opposing view would be.
(I could write about this all day but it’s past midnight here and I’m so worn out I could cry. If others ask position questions I am not ignoring you just way busy. I’ll try my best though! xo)
Actually I think “we MUST do it NOW NOW NOW” is just another form of fear mongering which just happens to sound a lot less ominous then “death panel” lol
Most everyone wants health care reform of some sort & it just bothers me that “we the people” really have no idea what is in these bills or what they really say. WE THE PEOPLE are paying out the ying yang for these things (at least I know I am!) in taxes. I really don’t think it’s too much to ask to be give a chance to better understand just WHAT my hard earned dollars are going toward.
And I understand how personal this issue is to you. I actually have had my sister come live with me this summer because she had major health issues, lost her job, apt, health insurance etc. You think I don’t want to see affordable health care for her ASAP?? I’d like my house back to myself lol
Anyway, keep fighting the good fight, I’d just like to see this done well is all, with some due process per se.
You should do a whole photo blog when you get back, I’d love to see it! (including more pics of your precious blue eyed baby, my newest is a few weeks behind yours, you must be missing him insanely!!)
Squee. I have stood in that same spot that the first photo is shot from. I imagine millions have! Crazy. Isn’t DC wonderful for making you feel like a real American?
I’m glad you and Jon could have this trip together. Some time for just the two of you is so important. I know you miss your boys, but they know that mom and dad love them and will be back soon.
But… oh those eyes on your little angel!!!!! What a honey!!!
I was going to say something thoughtful and insightful (*snigger* yeah right) but then I saw that last pic and I cracked up laughing and ovulated all at the same time and lost my train of thought…
Looks like you are having an amazing time – enjoy it and soak it all up!
Wow! My two babies have some big blue eyes – but Loralee – your baby has some BIG blue eyes!! He’s absolutely gorgeous!
I’ve been told to leave the country several times when I dare to draw any comparison between the health system here – and that in other countries – or, if I dare highlight that most civilized western nations consider healthcare a basic human right. I suspect this is because I am European, and people probably think ‘well if she doesn’t like it she can take herself back where she came from.’ – but like you said, being defensive about the system here – or feeling that highlighting its problems is somehow unpatriotic is futile and is most definitely ‘head in sand’ syndrome in my opinion.
Can’t wait to hear more about your trip to the White House! You are both an inspiration.
Like you, Loralee, I am in a family full of conservatives. Unlike you, I married into it, although my husband is liberal, like me. And unlike you, we keep our mouths shut and our heads down because his family seem to have an irrational fear of anyone who is not conservative, and will not listen or respecfully accept that people will have a difference of opinion. That would make for one ugly Thanksgiving. However, there is one thing that I will stand up for, and that is healthcare reform. As a Brit, I am very proud of our NHS. It’s not perfect, but no-one will ever go broke when they need medical help. And if my wonderful (and I sincerely mean that – these people are loving, sweet and generous) extended family tell me to leave the country if I don’t like it, I will tell them I gladly would, and will take my husband and kids with me. Don’t get me wrong, I love the US, but I miss my family and London and sidewalks and pubs and the UK desperately.
And talk all you want about going to the White House. This is an amazing opportunity that very few people have. If it were me, I wouldn’t shut up about it. Enjoy the rest of your trip. It will make cuddles and kisses with your boys all the sweeter.
I wish we were able to make it up there to meet you in person. One of my sisters is coming to visit, so we are here for this weekend. I hope you have a great time, though.
Sounds like you are enjoying yourself!
Can’t wait to hear about the White House Visit and I am sure those blue eyes will be uber excited to see you!
I don’t think the “go back to the way you were” is a fair criticism – we all evolve and change as time goes on. I can’t write on my blog the same kinds of things that I wrote about 3 years ago because I’m different now and relate less to it. You’ll always capture some people at a specific moment because they like what you’re presenting, and you’ll lose some of them if they expect you to be frozen in time. Nobody is, and if you try to be, you’ll become stagnant and boring.
I love hearing about this stuff. I’ve been reading for 3 and a half years (wow!) and your evolution has been amazing. Even now, reading this, I still can’t wrap my head around the fact that you’ve been invited to the White House. My Loralee.
I like it.
Some day I will visit DC because it seems like a great city. Rock on! You’re doing a good thing.
You go right on talking about your trip, girl! It’s the closest I’ll to a vacation for a while, much less the trip of a lifetime like this.
Is it just me or did you find a Metro full of people protesting taxes ironic? The Metro was built with tax money…. :-)