cynicus

I am glad to have replied. It was happenstance that I saw your blog, so serendipity led me to answer. I suppose there is some relish in that . . . but what happy steps brought me here lead me on. I hope your project goes well.

Those conversion jobs are ruining genuine 3-D (which I always used to love) for the rest of us. We made a point of seeing CLASH OF THE TITANS, DAWN TREADER and GREEN HORNET flat because that's the way they were FILMED... but I had no choice but to see the godawful MY SOUL TO TAKE in phony, pointless converted 3-D, which made it a lot worse.

On the other hand, GENUINE 3-D was the only thing that saved THE FINAL DESTINATION, and it was used very well in MY BLOODY VALENTINE. I understand the new Nicolas Cage movie DRIVE ANGRY is the real thing, as well, so I might pop out for that one...

I have the impression that 3D is being used mostly as an anti-piracy tactic.

While I am sorry to hear that you are ambivalent, I am happy to see such an inspirational post. I agree completely about choices. And holding our heads high. I also believe that the only REAL failure is giving up. Not surrendering, for we must all surrender to stronger forces sometimes. But the abandonment of hope, of faith in ourselves. That is the only real failure, in my opinion.

I am glad to read that poem today. Thank you.

And GOOD LUCK!!! Fingers and toes crossed for good news on the job front.

Thanks Lilli! Got another notice for a job interview today too, so things are picking up a bit.

A sincere "Amen" from this corner--thank you very much for making a point that really needs to be made.

HI there! Thanks for writing. I hope 2011 treats you well. Looks like it's been a rough year. I hope it gets better and soon!

Very well said. This man's act fills me with sadness and disgust. I am afraid to think where/when it will end...

These are sad times, indeed. With very skewed priorities. However, I think a lot of people refrain from commenting on political posts because of the "flame factor." I know that is what stays my hand/tongue. Because some of the people I care about are diametrically opposed to me politically... and are far more verbose (and venomous) in their opinions... I tend to keep my thoughts to myself. I dislike getting snarky comments. They upset me. It's chickenshit, I know. But that's why I never (or almost never) discuss politics on social networking sites.

I actually came here to thank you. Your comment yesterday brought tears to my eyes and warmth to my heart. I am deeply grateful. I won't give up. At least not completely. Blessed be, my friend.

I understand why most people don't comment, I do. But the problem is, if we continue to proceed with our heads in the sand, and refuse to voice our opinions and our beliefs, then we are doing a great disservice to the very ideals our forefathers fought and died for. Freedom is our only refuge, and our voice is the mortar that holds together the walls of liberty, and if we refuse that grave and honorable duty, then we help to weaken those walls. I am not trying to encourage breakdown in relationships, and I am not trying to destroy friendships, love affairs, or partnerships because of opinions.

But it is our greatest power and our last hope to talk and speak and voice our desires and our dislikes that will make this great nation move forward. Silence will destroy us, because if we do nothing, and the vultures and wolves who infiltrate our government to use it for their own concerns and desires come to power, then we end up in a worse place than before, and words that may have been become action in the form of violence, rebellion, and hatred.

I will not look down on your choice, for I do understand why you make it. I have lost many friends because of my views and my beliefs (politically AND spiritually). And many many times I hold my tongue as well. I hope you don't get upset at my comment here.