tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post819161470422460501..comments2023-10-14T18:34:30.879+02:00Comments on Lost in Arles: The Social in SocialismHeather Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-52733604848181971302012-05-10T11:10:13.192+02:002012-05-10T11:10:13.192+02:00Yes, it is so true. I imagine that things are begi...Yes, it is so true. I imagine that things are beginning to heat up now, eh?Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-22988720108718332292012-05-10T11:08:37.958+02:002012-05-10T11:08:37.958+02:00I will look forward to reading your link Sanda!I will look forward to reading your link Sanda!Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-21685207146325301732012-05-10T05:21:08.313+02:002012-05-10T05:21:08.313+02:00Hello Heather
Thank you for your in depth report ...Hello Heather<br /><br />Thank you for your in depth report on the French elections. It is always more interesting hearing from someone who is on the ground. I join you in wishing Mr. Hollande success in leading France. I love that it was said "he will go down in history as the best President" On that note, Vive la France<br /><br />Helenxxhelen tilstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791882664528962799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-12578681985754953762012-05-10T01:08:43.122+02:002012-05-10T01:08:43.122+02:00Thank you for such a good piece. As a Brit living...Thank you for such a good piece. As a Brit living in the US, I am always taken aback when the word Socialist is used as if a euphemism for devil's spawn. Political parties in the US are much more polarized than in the UK>Jane in SFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13934289498751581506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-29082772710424375252012-05-09T20:24:42.744+02:002012-05-09T20:24:42.744+02:00Oh, heading to the Cote d'Azur for my birthday...Oh, heading to the Cote d'Azur for my birthday in June, can't wait!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-52384198312427638652012-05-09T20:22:41.159+02:002012-05-09T20:22:41.159+02:00What a great post, i'm going to show this to h...What a great post, i'm going to show this to hubs. It's so confusing, I'ma Conservative but I think in the US I'd probably be a Democrat, there care so many nuances between countries.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-19059819863473364212012-05-09T19:58:26.968+02:002012-05-09T19:58:26.968+02:00Hi Heather, thanks for this post. I thought about ...Hi Heather, thanks for this post. I thought about how I would like to respond and finally decided to direct readers to the link below. It says it all so well. I don't know the credentials of the person who wrote it, but I read it carefully and he's spot on. I hope everyone will read this:<br />http://danawilliams2.tripod.com/american_socialism.html<br />One of the take-aways of this article is that we Americans are products of our environment (but I suppose that's universally true!).sandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17355232032181406759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-56029609841331563452012-05-09T19:25:43.264+02:002012-05-09T19:25:43.264+02:00Kristien, thank you so much for your comment and w...Kristien, thank you so much for your comment and welcome! I absolutely agree with you 120% that it is a grave error to make gross generalizations about a person based upon where they were born or where they live. I have seen good and bad eggs all over the world, no matter what the country, ethnicity, gender or religion!Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-60975324102099884162012-05-09T19:07:12.480+02:002012-05-09T19:07:12.480+02:00This is my first foray into your blog and I say, &...This is my first foray into your blog and I say, "Bravo." Thank you for the well thought out and instructive answer. One cannot paint the citizens of any country with a single brush stroke. We may be born in a capitalist society, but our experiences, education and associations color our views. Looking forward to reading your blog.Kristien62https://www.blogger.com/profile/04141776821818167047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-45033295204217562832012-05-09T19:03:13.762+02:002012-05-09T19:03:13.762+02:00I think it is fairly safe to say that you can neve...I think it is fairly safe to say that you can never go wrong in agreeing with Ben. Not so sure if these are across the board my political views but I was trying to do a little 'splaining--mainly to get things clear in my own head!<br /><br />And riiight? That is what I was thinking too. I remember definitely times when my family was in the 50% tax bracket--and we weren't exactly netting (!) a million.Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-21194135850786907152012-05-09T18:11:07.307+02:002012-05-09T18:11:07.307+02:00Thanks so much for taking the time to explain your...Thanks so much for taking the time to explain your political views. Always can be tricky, but as usual you did it well. And, yes, socialism and marxism and communism do seem to be lumped together in american textbooks. <br /><br />I'm always bemused at american tut-tutting of those crazy europeans and their "high" tax rate of 55% and beyond. <br /><br />Many moons ago when I lived in Connecticut with my then husband, we had income of about $125,000. For a few years, his job had him split his time between Boston, New York and New Jersey. Therefore, we had to file FOUR state income tax returns plus federal. We always had a tax rate of about 50% when all was said and done -- and we were both finance professionals, so I think we were savvier than the average bear. One year we hit 58%. <br /><br />I think our american tax code is a bit more socialist than anyone would dare admit. <br /><br />I agree with Ben wholeheartedly.TLChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691234121272568789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-66241786304113396752012-05-09T14:52:48.121+02:002012-05-09T14:52:48.121+02:00Thank you so much ladies! It makes me happy to no ...Thank you so much ladies! It makes me happy to no end to have such amazing, open folks following along. <br /><br />Sally, it must get a bit lonely down there being a liberal Democrat! You are one brave woman!! "The Common Good"--I couldn't agree with you more.Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-27220558681064292862012-05-09T04:51:02.982+02:002012-05-09T04:51:02.982+02:00Heather,
As a liberal Democrat, living in Te...Heather,<br /> <br /> As a liberal Democrat, living in Texas, it is refreshing to read views so similar to my own. It gets a bit lonely here in my state, feeling as I do! I don't know much about Socialism, but<br />I do believe in striving for a society which operates for the common good--not just<br />the privileged few. LOVE your blog and your openness. When I open your blog, I think, <br />"wonder what Heather has done today?" Thanks! Sally LeonardSALLYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07464688310762749078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-14809753804132505932012-05-09T03:47:19.900+02:002012-05-09T03:47:19.900+02:00Beautiful post Heather................I missed yes...Beautiful post Heather................I missed yesterdays better go read!LA CONTESSAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-15794551829877565322012-05-08T23:04:49.092+02:002012-05-08T23:04:49.092+02:00Thank you again Heather, this time for sharing you...Thank you again Heather, this time for sharing your thoughts about the recent election in France. I found your post very informative and as usual, well written. <br /><br />Best regards,<br /><br />Myra HoganMyra Hogannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-35435217687309792492012-05-08T20:56:38.694+02:002012-05-08T20:56:38.694+02:00Karin, of course I know that you don't want to...Karin, of course I know that you don't want to hurt anyone! We all have the right to think what we want and have each had different experiences behind our thoughts!<br /><br />Looking forward to hearing more about what you think. <br />Bisous,<br />H.Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-40455754845974939052012-05-08T20:46:24.015+02:002012-05-08T20:46:24.015+02:00Jenny, it is complicated in France--I don't kn...Jenny, it is complicated in France--I don't know enough to speak about the Netherlands even though the level of the "quality of life" is well known even here. But I do see that, especially in terms of education and job-availability, there are people here that need a helping hand to get ahead.Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-48846199756050451482012-05-08T20:44:05.529+02:002012-05-08T20:44:05.529+02:00Oh Marsha, thank you! I am just grateful that I ha...Oh Marsha, thank you! I am just grateful that I have so many wonderful people here like yourself that can listen with an open mind. Amazing!Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-46205763660040795042012-05-08T20:42:56.177+02:002012-05-08T20:42:56.177+02:00Whoa. That makes me want to move to Pau. Right now...Whoa. That makes me want to move to Pau. Right now. I'm serious.Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-32865858279690118172012-05-08T20:08:21.915+02:002012-05-08T20:08:21.915+02:00Dear Heather, just had a quick over-reading, have ...Dear Heather, just had a quick over-reading, have to come back to it!<br /><br />I would not call myself a 'socialist', they made too many mistakes in Europe and disappointed me when I was younger, but I'm definitely a democrat.<br /><br />Just quickly to the recent election: The world and the French people will be surprised of/with what Hollande will come up in the end.....believe me! <br /><br />will talk more about.....<br /><br />Very good that you're aware - no matter which 'couleur' politically, in this rather superficial blogworld, sorry, don't want to hurt anybody :) :) :)<br /><br />xxxkarinLaPouyettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06793966763489506817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-83876528056704985972012-05-08T19:58:23.373+02:002012-05-08T19:58:23.373+02:00Thanks so much Debra! I try not to judge too much ...Thanks so much Debra! I try not to judge too much because don't we already have enough of that in the world already?! ;)<br /><br />We had a great day today--hope you all did as well!! Your posts on Fortuny were so amazing. I learned so much.Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-86448974417303590732012-05-08T19:54:42.360+02:002012-05-08T19:54:42.360+02:00Sue, this meant so much to me--thank you with all ...Sue, this meant so much to me--thank you with all of my heart. I admire you so much--you are such a great example of "it's never too late to go after a new dream"--I know you will rock your Bar exams in July!Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-76993811578516727482012-05-08T18:19:18.073+02:002012-05-08T18:19:18.073+02:00I'm glad to hear your perspective. I am a Texa...I'm glad to hear your perspective. I am a Texan living in The Netherlands. I come from very conservative roots but as a retired school teacher have seen the needs you pointed out...education, pensions, etc. xo JennyJennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10275357518618379481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-11783655813879054542012-05-08T18:14:05.542+02:002012-05-08T18:14:05.542+02:00Someone who is incapable of thinking 360 will neve...Someone who is incapable of thinking 360 will never have a reasonable debate. Your thoughts are so very insightful and well-informed. I applaud you, Heather...Splenderosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06421992667097947469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-67809926742353682352012-05-08T17:41:10.234+02:002012-05-08T17:41:10.234+02:00Bravo Heather, that was very well put!
If you fol...Bravo Heather, that was very well put!<br /><br />If you follow the link and click onto the map on Présidentielle 2012, you will see the results breakdown by department, we are in department 65, Hautes Pyrenees.<br />X<br /><br />http://www.ladepeche.fr/Dashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05329090600374787029noreply@blogger.com