I’m editing this diary because…well, the title speaks for itself. That’s all this was intended to be. My thanks to everyone who responded. Hopefully, I’ll be back soon.
May God bless each one of you. Stay in the fight.
Posted by lineholder (Diary)
Monday, August 1st at 2:21PM EST
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I’m editing this diary because…well, the title speaks for itself. That’s all this was intended to be. My thanks to everyone who responded. Hopefully, I’ll be back soon.
May God bless each one of you. Stay in the fight.
Victoria Coates: The question then becomes what is it worth to us to secure Syria's chemical weapons? http://t.co/Uf1rEqIX #rsrh
Victoria Coates: Dead Iranian nuclear scientist's wife brags her husband's goal was "the annihilation of Israel." Charming. http://t.co/G2qQc91N #rsrh
Daniel Horowitz: nothing new or particulalry bold with Romney's new "bold" tax plan http://t.co/uCUKk2Lj It's the baseline for any reform #rsrh
God Bless you, lineholder.
avgjo (Diary) Monday, August 1st at 2:31PM EST (link)You’re in my prayers.
I hope you’ll be back soon.
Ceterum autem censeo, Obamaecuram esse delendam.
It’s the morality, stupid.
Get well lineholder, until then, we'll hold the line for you.
Aaron Gardner (Diary) Monday, August 1st at 3:00PM EST (link)I’ll be praying for you.
conform and celebrate diversity….or else!!!
“We’d be much better off if We The People had desired small government enough to keep it.” acat
Follow @Aaron_RS
Aaron, I need a favor, please
lineholder (Diary) Monday, August 1st at 6:20PM EST (link)Keep an eye on this for me.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-line/post/memo-to-congress-with-deficit-deal-done-time-for-that-pivot-to-jobs/2011/03/03/gIQA4HeanI_blog.html
I’ve been following the force behind it on leftist sites for weeks. The line of thought is “job creation” leads to “better economy” leads to “Obama’s 2nd term”. I know it seems far-fetched for them to try to use mfg. as a modern day WPA, but they’re serious about this. If Keynesianism is dead, then “managed capitalism” is the next approach. Forewarned is forearmed on our side.
Gotta go before my family takes my computer away from me.
I'll be praying for ya....
electionwatch (Diary) Monday, August 1st at 3:03PM EST (link)^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
NJ-07. Trying to get involved in my local political realm.
Thank you, lineholder,
westcoastpatriette (Diary) Monday, August 1st at 3:34PM EST (link)for such a touching way to let us know you may be gone from RS for a while. It brought tears to my eyes for many reasons as I can relate in many ways–especially being a newcomer to the realm of politics after Obama was elected.
I also am a relative newcomer to the nuts and bolts of politics and constantly battle the despair that you described so it is refreshing to hear you empathize with those who find it all too insane to cope with.
I will miss you because in the short time that I have been coming to RS, (just a few months) I have grown to respect your comments and try to read whatever you write.
We will be praying for you and hope you can stop by from time to time to keep us posted on your progress. God bless you and your family.
Get well soon lineholder, /salute and God bless. nt
luvnthebigsites (Diary) Monday, August 1st at 3:35PM EST (link).
“Ask not what your candidate can do for you, but what you can do for your candidate”. Andrew Breitbart CPAC 2012.
God Bless you lineholder
Scope (Diary) Monday, August 1st at 3:35PM EST (link)The one thing I always took away from your posts here at RS is that no matter how frustrating the political games get, you have always been able to see the sunshine at the end of the tunnel with your positive attitude. As hard as it may seem you will need to double down on the positive attitude while you fight whatever your health issues are. Don’t give in, beat the daylights out of those health issues, open the door, and kick them to the curb.
I look forward to seeing you back as soon as you are well again.
Take care, lineholder
Fla Mom (Diary) Monday, August 1st at 3:36PM EST (link)We look forward to when you can re-join the fight.
God bless-
Fla Mom
Take care lineholder. Look forward to you getting back in the fight real soon.
chbroussard (Diary) Monday, August 1st at 3:40PM EST (link)nt
Lineholder, you are among those
Melody Warbington (rwm52) (Diary) Monday, August 1st at 3:44PM EST (link)I first considered a “friend” here at redstate, not just a fellow commenter. Often, when I didn’t quite know how to put what I was thinking into words, you did just that, and more eloquently to boot. We are kindred spirits, and I will miss you.
You and your family will be in my prayers. I hope you will consider giving us an update from time to time if you’re up to it. My email is warbington3@ att dot net if you ever need anything from your conservative sister in Alabama, or if you ever just need to vent.
You and your family will be in my prayers, and in the meantime…
“The LORD bless you, and keep you; The LORD make His face shine on you, And be gracious to you; The LORD lift up His countenance on you, And give you peace.’ Numbers 6:24-26
The woman saith unto him, I know that Messiah cometh (he that is called Christ): when he is come, he will declare unto us all things. (John 4:25)
Amen and Godspeed, lineholder
kipling (Diary) Tuesday, August 2nd at 12:38AM EST (link)You are in our prayers and we eagerly await your return.
Please keep us updated
izoneguy (Diary) Monday, August 1st at 3:51PM EST (link)And we look forward to seeing you soon.
Take Care
The point cannot be made often enough: Modern liberalism, as embodied in the Obama presidency, is the defender of the status quo. And the status quo is a road to economic ruin. Political forces cannot redistribute the wealth that the economic system does not produce.
lineholder..
Veronica (Diary) Monday, August 1st at 3:57PM EST (link)I’m sad to hear this news. Popped in and feel blessed that I came across it as I did because I’d like to wish you well.
Please remember that even though you’ll be on retreat, you can still have an impact on “converting” people wherever you are — beginning with your own family (see any stragglers?) and your extended family, extending outward. Don’t forget the nurses and doctors who will be tending you — anyone who crosses your threshold to visit you.
Think ripple effect. Think of your magnetic online charm “Live!”
I say our families can never be conservative enough.
There’s too much to cover and the progressives are hitting every single aspect of our society — and so the discussions cannot end.
They shouldn’t end. And — well, they have to be intermingled with normal, everyday “talk,” otherwise we discredit ourselves as some sort of nutsos.
So, yes, it never ends.
Be ever hopeful. Just because people are not speaking it or picketing it doesn’t mean that they’re weak and lackadaisical. Remember, this too is the nature of American independence: free thought. So, no .. we don’t know what people are thinking, what their concerns are, at all times. Be hopeful. If you don’t feel it — consider a prayer.
But the people we can impact the most? Those immediately surrounding us.
Because I can sound convincing to you or to others does not ensure a conservative vote somewhere across the country.
This is why the talk never ends, even where you are and will be, away from the internet.
My prayers are with you.. God be with you, always.
And God bless America.
-Veronica
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Pray as if everything depends on God, and work as if everything depends on us. – St. Augustine
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prayers for you, lineholder
azaeroprof (Diary) Monday, August 1st at 4:06PM EST (link)Best wishes on your health issue and hope to see you back soon!
Stay strong
Victor_Purinton (Diary) Monday, August 1st at 4:09PM EST (link)I spent a week in Mass General last year with a very serious issue. I’m better now, with a new sense of priorities. Here’s to your future – long, healthy and happy!
You will be missed greatly
Goldwater_Conservative (Diary) Monday, August 1st at 4:19PM EST (link)I loved the way you think, you have a great head on your shoulders and that is rare these days.
Will be praying for you and remember that no matter what the outcome is, HE is in conrol. Thats my favorite stress reliever.
Kinda puts the Debt Ceiling debate in proper perspective...
johnconradarens (Diary) Monday, August 1st at 4:27PM EST (link)Yes, there are so many pressing issues that seem so important, but when a lump discovered taking a shower shows up, or a simple tumble off a ladder happens, or what you thought was a cold turns into something worse, these issues recede, and life itself looms large.
Enjoy the days as they come. Revel in the mild mornings. Soak in the majesty of a summer thunderstorm.
God Bless you mightily, Lineholder.
Lineholder's takeaway lesson
CMaree (Diary) Monday, August 1st at 4:38PM EST (link)“We also have to try to present to people the positive side of conservatism, i.e. why conservatism is the better choice to make in the long run, how it can help our nation, how it can help our families, how it allows us to help ourselves rather than being dependent on government for our futures, how it empowers the individual rather than enabling big government, etc.”
I pray we who remain can be positively proactive.
Prayers that God bring you great healing and encouragement for your family as well.
God bless.
“The ultimate test of a moral society is the kind of world that it leaves to its children.” — Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Wonderful message lineholder.
carolina Monday, August 1st at 5:07PM EST (link)I will miss your wisdom and insight while you are away. In the short time I have been here you have become one of the posters that I value.
You and your family are in my prayers. Your positive attitude should speed your recovery. I will look forward to your return!
Wonderful message lineholder.
carolina Monday, August 1st at 5:07PM EST (link)I will miss your wisdom and insight while you are away. In the short time I have been here you have become one of the posters that I value.
You and your family are in my prayers. Your positive attitude should speed your recovery. I will look forward to your return!
Many thanks to all!!! [nt]
lineholder (Diary) Monday, August 1st at 6:16PM EST (link).
Best Wishes Lineholder
ghostship Monday, August 1st at 6:31PM EST (link)I understand how frustrating and stressful politics can be. Most of us here have either yelled or wanted to yell at the tv or radio over some stupidity out of Washington at one point or more.
It certainly doesn’t help that we are called crazy or extremists for wanting the government to do stuff like balance the budget or control its borders. Only children can more frustrating than politicians and you can’t put a politician over ones knee.
take care of yourself lineholder
Doc Holliday (Diary) Monday, August 1st at 6:37PM EST (link)It seems like you have a a good plan and have your priorities right. Politics is important, but not that important. Too many get really stirred up and lose their priorities and balance, I know it happens to me.
Prayers for you and your family
Molon Labe!
Lineholder,
runner12 (Diary) Monday, August 1st at 6:55PM EST (link)When I read this, my heart broke. I am praying for complete healing and for both you and your family at this time. I will miss your insight and wisdom.
You are strong woman with great faith and I look forward to seeing you back here!
God bless, lineholder
kowalski (Diary) Monday, August 1st at 6:58PM EST (link)I’ve blinked in and out of being involved with politics several times in the past 5-6 years for a lot of the reasons you state. Please take care of your health and come back as soon as you feel ready.
Someone on the Hill should print out a copy of this post and hand it to Joe Biden, to remind him of how ashamed of himself he should be. He just compared the Tea Party to terrorists.
It’s a sad day in our country when a petulant Vice President with a history of mouthing off in front of open microphones compares people like you (and I, whether you’re directly affiliated with the Tea Party or not) who are working as hard as we can through the political process for something we believe in – terrorists. What a sick thing for the Vice President to say. Meanwhile, the Left had its protestors running wild in the House chamber this afternoon, actively preventing the House of Representatives from doing business.
Get well and be well, and good luck.
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kowalski, I'll fax this diary to Joe and highlight your comment while I'm at it. nt
Melody Warbington (rwm52) (Diary) Monday, August 1st at 8:14PM EST (link)…
The woman saith unto him, I know that Messiah cometh (he that is called Christ): when he is come, he will declare unto us all things. (John 4:25)
Fine by me
kowalski (Diary) Monday, August 1st at 8:24PM EST (link)I just find it unbelievable that the Vice President can sit there and compare people who are trying to do what their constituents EXPRESSLY elected them to do, through the political process, in tough races across this country, legitimately fought and legitimately won, exercising the will of the people who duly elected them, who emailed and called and blogged and tweeted and facebooked to IMPLORE them to do just that, are somehow even in the same universe as terrorists.
I hope the Vice President misspoke. I really do. Politico attributes Biden’s statement to other people who were “in the room.” Maybe they misheard, and I hope that’s the case.
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RWM52, please don't do that, okay?
lineholder (Diary) Monday, August 1st at 8:33PM EST (link)I know you mean well, but the truth being told, I’m just not up to having my life put out there that way right now.
Come to think of it
kowalski (Diary) Monday, August 1st at 8:46PM EST (link)I should have phrased it as a request myself. So RWM52, please do what the author wants.
I’m sure Biden’s staff read Redstate, at least part of the time, at lunch from a WiFi hotspot at Starbucks or something to make sure it doesn’t show up as “inside the office surfing.” Or at least, maybe one of the people “in the room” do.
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Update: Biden now says he never used the word
kowalski (Diary) Monday, August 1st at 9:08PM EST (link)Now according to Politico after hearing from Biden’s staff, and in an interview with CBS, Biden says he didn’t say it. Other people might have said it, but he didn’t.
OK, well there’s been a lot of heated rhetoric. Heck, I once photoshopped a picture of Joe Biden’s “short bus” with the inspiration of the Onion’s article: “Developmentally Disabled Senator Wants to be Treated Like Any Other Lawmaker.” I hope he laughed at it.
http://www.theonion.com/articles/developmentally-disabled-senator-wants-to-be-treat,232/
I’m willing to take Biden at his word that he didn’t say it and let the subject drop and just ascribe it all to overheated rhetoric and passion and all that.
It’s appropriate, I think, that we give each other the benefit of the doubt. Let’s try harder not to use charged words like that referring to each other, much less to people who are working within the system through their duly-elected representatives.
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I admire your charity and forgiving spirit, Kowalski.
SoFiMil (Diary) Monday, August 1st at 9:16PM EST (link)Thank you.
www.suvstrategery.blogspot.com
If we all keep thinking on this level
kowalski (Diary) Monday, August 1st at 9:48PM EST (link)If we all keep thinking on this level we’re not going to get the big problems solved. The bottom line is that it’s a shame these kinds of terms are being used – by anyone who is using them or has used them. I can forgive insults, even egregious insults – as long as I know they were said in haste and in the heat of passion, which I think these were. I’ve been “b***ed out” a few times in my life and given it back – with intelligent people – and any real progress only comes when people cool off and come back to their senses, which always requires a bit of forgiveness.
Now please — everyone — go watch some episodes of Frasier on YouTube. Then come back tomorrow and discuss political parties and their membership in the context of the debt ceiling negotiations.
One of my favorite episodes is Daphne Does Dinne. Awesome from start to finish.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYXzzqvYxgw
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And let's not be Debbie Downers [nt]
SoFiMil (Diary) Monday, August 1st at 10:28PM EST (link)Even if we have reason to be. All in all, we are richly blessed. Of course, that doesn’t mean we stop fighting. Happy to take a few hours off though.
www.suvstrategery.blogspot.com
Of course, lineholder, and I'm sorry I didn't think.
Melody Warbington (rwm52) (Diary) Monday, August 1st at 10:49PM EST (link)Should have realized this was just between family.
Get well soon.
The woman saith unto him, I know that Messiah cometh (he that is called Christ): when he is come, he will declare unto us all things. (John 4:25)
My prayers to you lineholder
fpete13527 (Diary) Monday, August 1st at 7:31PM EST (link)nt
Prayers to you
Bill S (Diary) Monday, August 1st at 7:36PM EST (link)If it’s any comfort, I got started at Redstate when I was laid up recovering from prostate cancer surgery. In a bizarre way, coming here and communing with like-minded political animals can be cathartic….
“It’s such a fine line between stupid, and clever.” – David St. Hubbins
Health issues always have away of defining priorities in life.
Tbone (Diary) Monday, August 1st at 7:50PM EST (link)Take care of what needs taking care of and come back soon.
God bless,
Tbone
Envisioning when all that is Left is the Right.
We stand shoulder to shoulder, lineholder.
Steve Maley (Diary) Monday, August 1st at 8:13PM EST (link)When someone has to temporarily drop out of line, another one takes their place.
Take care.
The blogger formerly known as ‘Vladimir’.
God bless you and your family, Lineholder.
SoFiMil (Diary) Monday, August 1st at 9:18PM EST (link)We’ll take care of things on this end, you do the same with your more immediate needs.
www.suvstrategery.blogspot.com
Your wisdom will be missed
civil truth (Diary) Monday, August 1st at 9:28PM EST (link)But I will put these matters before the Lord and try to trust in his leading.
The greatest evil…is conceived and ordered (moved, seconded, carried, and minuted) in clean, carpeted, warmed, and well-lighted offices, by quiet men with white collars and cut fingernails and smooth-shaven cheeks who do not need to raise their voice. Hence, naturally enough, my symbol for Hell is something like the bureaucracy of a police state or the offices of a thoroughly nasty business concern. -C.S. Lewis
http://www.gmsplace.com/
LineHolder Would Seem To Be A Member of The Remnant
Ausonius (Diary) Monday, August 1st at 11:17PM EST (link)Philosopher Albert Jay Nock wrote an essay 70 + years ago called “Isaiah’s Job” wherein he talks about a group whom he called The Remnant.
The Remnant are those who keep on fighting after the majority has caused a societal collapse through sloth or stupidity or both. The Remnant forms the basis for a rise of society in the future: they preserve the best and keep it alive, if only among other members of The Remnant.
To quote Nock directly:
“In any given society the Remnant are always so largely an unknown quantity. … Two things you do know, and no more: First, that they exist; second, that they will find you. Except for these two certainties, working for the Remnant means working in impenetrable darkness; and this, I should say, is just the condition calculated most effectively to pique the interest of any prophet who is properly gifted with the imagination, insight and intellectual curiosity necessary to a successful pursuit of his trade.”
Best Wishes!
Ausonius: 310-395 A.D. Teacher, Poet, Consul, General, Farmer.
Personal Tutor to the future St. Paulinus of Nola and to young Gratian, heir to the throne during the turbulent final years of the Western Roman Empire. When his former student Gratian was assassinated, Ausonius threw up his hands and retired to his farm in Gaul. Rome was captured by barbarians 14 years after his death.
Cato@rock.com
Psalm 16:5
conservativecurmudgeon (Diary) Monday, August 1st at 11:50PM EST (link)“Lord, you have assigned me my portion and my cup, and you have made my lot secure.”
–A deeply personal favorite of mine.
My thoughts and prayers go out to you, lineholder. The fact is, we are all terminal; sometimes, though, the vaneer of health and strength becomes perilously thin, and that fact becomes terrifyingly clear. Thankfully, you seem resolute and strong in the face of this turn of events– I pray it is so.
PLEASE, PLEASE occasionally check in, and let us know how you are doing. You and a tremendous blessing, and a inspiration to us all.
lineholder, you're in my thoughts
heartlander (Diary) Tuesday, August 2nd at 12:02AM EST (link)…and prayers.
I missed your original post, so I have no idea of the nature of your problem, other than (judging from the comments) that it must be health-related. Please know that your sweet spirit, intelligence, energy and optimism have made you one of my role models.
May the Lord hold you close and give you His peace and healing.
“The still, small voice of God in every human soul is the greatest ally of the pro-life cause, and why it will ultimately prevail.”
–Donald R. McClarey
Lineholder
Green_Lantern (Diary) Tuesday, August 2nd at 12:34AM EST (link)I am not far from you here in Wake Forest, kindred soul. If there is the slightest kindness my family and I can do for you, please let me know.
And make that decision, Bro. Get it done.
Love you,
GL
Hard to find any words, lineholder
RealQuiet (Diary) Tuesday, August 2nd at 8:44AM EST (link)Just prayers and encouragement.
Priorities
Repair_Man_Jack (Diary) Tuesday, August 2nd at 8:57AM EST (link)Your physical and mental health are far more important than politics. Get well and when you are better, please visit us and say “Hello.”
Mr. Obama is pretending that an economic “recovery” is underway when he knows damn well that the banking system is just blowing smoke up the shredded *** of what’s left of that economy – James Howard Kunstler
God bless lineholder, i tried to follow your advce
jerry39 (Diary) Tuesday, August 2nd at 10:56AM EST (link)Here
http://www.redstate.com/jerry39/
sorry i meant
jerry39 (Diary) Tuesday, August 2nd at 10:58AM EST (link)Here
http://www.redstate.com/jerry39/2011/08/01/balm-for-lineholder-fighting-the-good-fight-practicality-optimism-creativity/
God bless you.
earlgrey (Diary) Tuesday, August 2nd at 11:22AM EST (link)nt
may the lord hear our prayers
edwyrd (Diary) Tuesday, August 2nd at 7:27PM EST (link)nt
“but men are different, they propound mathmatical theorms in beleaguered cities, conduct metaphysical arguments in condemned cells, make jokes on scaffolds, discuss the last new poem while advancing to the walls of quebec and comb their hair at thermopylae. it is our nature!
—C.S Lewis, weight of glory
You are in my thoughts and prayers, lineholder.
Danielle Davis (ocleverone) (Diary) Wednesday, August 3rd at 6:41AM EST (link)I wish you a speedy and full recovery.
Thanks for all your wisdom – it will be missed.
To me, “consensus” seems to be the process of abandoning all beliefs, principles, values and policies. So it is something in which no one believes and to which no one objects … There are still people in my party who believe in “consensus” politics. I regard them as Quislings, as traitors … I mean it. — Margaret Thatcher