tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722744366515974253.post8908930824957407630..comments2023-09-24T07:27:39.256-07:00Comments on Assoluta Tranquillita: Note to Hallmark: For some, it IS Memorial Day every dayUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722744366515974253.post-52775768553150468232011-06-04T12:04:07.867-07:002011-06-04T12:04:07.867-07:00Let's all boycott Hallmark next Memorial Day w...Let's all boycott Hallmark next Memorial Day weekend and let their ignorant supporters and corporate big wigs see how THAT feels?!?Janet Fnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722744366515974253.post-41756153877267552212011-06-03T14:17:23.331-07:002011-06-03T14:17:23.331-07:00late jumping in as I have been on the move, and ma...late jumping in as I have been on the move, and maybe better so. When my son and a million other sons, daughters, brother, sisters, husband, wives, dads and moms gave their lives - their forever in some cases as my son had no children - they did it for America. Unfortunately, they did it for the good of America, and those who could care less. It is easy to be thoughtless and insensitive when you have not experienced that which you are thoughtless and insensitive about. You can not know how much you love someone, especially your child, until you lose them. May those who are so insensitive and thoughtless about Memorial Day, and for that matter may all who have not suffered such a loss, never know how much you love someone. And if someone thinks it makes me feel better knowing they have a day off because my son and one million others like him died for America, then they are mistaken, seriously mistaken. They have no sense nor do I think they are capable of understanding <br />DUTY HONOR COUNTRY.<br /><br />robert stokely<br />Proud Dad SGT MIKE STOKELY<br />KIA 16 AUG 05 near Yusufiyah Iraq<br />USA E 108 CAV 48th BCT GAARNGAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722744366515974253.post-42495691434538141192011-06-01T11:29:31.080-07:002011-06-01T11:29:31.080-07:00@ Gail.. As I added in an update, that which they ...@ Gail.. As I added in an update, that which they sent you, they also posted on their FB Maxine page. I have added it here without my usual commentary, so readers can reach their own conclusions.<br /><br />They also just this morning has posted that from now on they will institute a Code of Conduct type thing on their page and remove all hateful, disrespectful comments that people post. This after just about 48 hours of the most vile bilge I have ever seen from America.bratnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722744366515974253.post-37763520328977549522011-06-01T11:01:32.822-07:002011-06-01T11:01:32.822-07:00I received this from them after requesting they ca...I received this from them after requesting they cancel my membership. Nothing in there about said cancellation... <br />Thank you for contacting Hallmark.<br /><br />We understand some were offended by Maxine's post on Memorial Day, and for that we are truly sorry. While Maxine is known for her irreverence and playful nature, it can sometimes come off as being thoughtless and insensitive. Please understand that she meant no disrespect to the men and women who have paid the ultimate price for our freedom, as well as those who continue to fight and sacrifice so much for our freedom today.<br /><br />Those of us who help create Maxine regret missing the opportunity to say something meaningful to everybody on Memorial Day. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, and rest assured we will be more thoughtful next year.<br /><br />We appreciate your taking the time to let us know how you feel.Gail A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01903369916490697594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722744366515974253.post-32751018851785902302011-05-31T22:46:56.084-07:002011-05-31T22:46:56.084-07:00To finish off my thought.....
.... so Brat hits a...To finish off my thought.....<br /><br />.... so Brat hits a home run with the title, as it says it all!!!CyberPastorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04141136160958086341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722744366515974253.post-316133507228968752011-05-31T22:45:45.822-07:002011-05-31T22:45:45.822-07:00Well I agree - "every day should be Memorial ...Well I agree - "every day should be Memorial Day" but not like this ignorant cartoon suggests. As Brat does so well here, every day should be a day to remember the sacrifices that have been made for freedom everywhere. Thanks Brat for the post!CyberPastorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04141136160958086341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722744366515974253.post-8878236390301551202011-05-31T17:05:51.939-07:002011-05-31T17:05:51.939-07:00Sent to Hallmark today:
Boy - talk about terrible...Sent to Hallmark today:<br /><br />Boy - talk about terrible timing - for YOU. My American Greetings ecard membership was just expiring, and I was going to switch at the end of May to you guys to get a fresh set of ecards to send out. I send out ecards all the time (more than 100 a year), with at least 20 of those including gift cards to them. <br /><br />However - I think saw an absolutely DISRESPECTFUL Memorial Day Maxine card from you guys. My son is a Marine. We personally lost 10 Marines from his unit last year, and have been grieving all year. This Memorial Day has been awful, as we remember those dear, amazing heroes. Memorial Day is NO JOKE. <br /><br />You do not get my business.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722744366515974253.post-35617657545364320542011-05-31T15:04:03.398-07:002011-05-31T15:04:03.398-07:00Thanks Brat for watching our back! Obviously, we n...Thanks Brat for watching our back! Obviously, we need it! cjbsrnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722744366515974253.post-52123286044008892012011-05-31T13:09:43.826-07:002011-05-31T13:09:43.826-07:00We've lost our humanity.
SylviaWe've lost our humanity. <br /><br />SylviaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722744366515974253.post-70226194076794834032011-05-31T13:04:57.636-07:002011-05-31T13:04:57.636-07:00Being an American is advanced freedom not for the ...Being an American is advanced freedom not for the faint of heart. You can't stand up waving your flags, saying "Land of the Free paid for by The Brave" on Monday and want to exclude others from a place at the table on Tuesday. It doesn't work that way. It's the Land of the Free or it's not. An artist is free to create or they are not. Stores are free to sell or they are not. It's not free unless it doesn't suit me. It's Freedom. ~ PROUD USMC MAMA. SEMPER FI.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722744366515974253.post-92019596882107551962011-05-31T10:09:39.622-07:002011-05-31T10:09:39.622-07:00I have my own rants about Memorial Day, which, in ...I have my own rants about Memorial Day, which, in a sense, is the core of the problem with the Maxine cartoon.<br /><br />Many have forgotten the "reason for the season" to borrow from people upset about the circus Christmas is...<br /><br />It's now just the "Official Start of Summer" for most people.<br /><br />That said, a commenter at my place had a suggestion the Dark Side of me likes - find out when your local car dealer's father died, and run an ad for "Car Dealer's Dad's Death Celebration Sale!"... and see how that played out.John of Argghhh!http://www.thedonovan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722744366515974253.post-24681823203697189252011-05-31T09:26:55.049-07:002011-05-31T09:26:55.049-07:00As always my dear friend Brat... Your passion for ...As always my dear friend Brat... Your passion for our Heroes and the loved ones they leave behind is beyond inspirational and we absolutely love you for it! Thank you from the bottom of my heart, CatCatinfloridanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722744366515974253.post-70418586529141125402011-05-31T08:33:15.202-07:002011-05-31T08:33:15.202-07:00When I brought this to everyone's attention, I...When I brought this to everyone's attention, I had no idea how far flung the irritation would be.<br /><br />I also had no idea that American's were, for the most part, bigger jerks than I feared to believe.<br /><br />While Hallmark was not the only offender, it was the worst.<br /><br />-Flag GazerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com