tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316590020392782855.post4020710090733053305..comments2013-01-23T17:30:49.777+02:00Comments on John Ellis: THIRD WORLD AMERICAJohn Ellishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14711935906095515860noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316590020392782855.post-45471202349722746392012-06-06T11:15:45.540+02:002012-06-06T11:15:45.540+02:00Anonymous:touched a nerve there I see.
1.'Irre...Anonymous:touched a nerve there I see.<br />1.'Irresponsible'? To whom are bloggers responsible? <br />2. America and Americans do not, have never, and will never have dibs on The Moral High-Ground.<br />3. A Christian accusing someone else of intellectual laziness? Really? Did that just happen?<br />4. Please, Anonymous, if you're the student of history you purport to be, re-read my post critically and carefully. Read like an academic, if you are one. Show me where I come out in favor of Ms Huff.<br />5.And please come and see my library at home before you challenge me, of all people, to read widely.<br />6.I come from Africa, Anonymous. We've seen it all out here. Knee-jerky "aw c'mon John's" don't cut it in the real world, friend.<br />7. Be brave! Be bold! Put your actual name on your comments! Own it!<br />8. American Christians. You can't beat 'em.John Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14711935906095515860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316590020392782855.post-84609042976911937172012-05-15T23:11:44.538+02:002012-05-15T23:11:44.538+02:00C'mon John...this the most irresponsible post ...C'mon John...this the most irresponsible post you've made on your blog. You fail to take a lot of things into consideration, such as the fact that Americans are the most generous people on the planet. Google it if you doubt it. While I am in agreement with you in that I certainly wouldn't describe Bush W. as "noble," I find it terribly sad that you would consider President Obama to be "noble," if nothing else, when he has endorsed something that is as clearly forbidden in the Bible as homosexuality. But I suppose that isn't so relevant to someone who is more interested in humanitarianism than they are in doxology. Humanitarianism is great, but it is finite--we all die. But God's glory is unending.<br /><br />With all due respect, your perception of America and "nobility" are horribly off, my friend.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316590020392782855.post-52998918196306093122012-05-12T07:39:14.076+02:002012-05-12T07:39:14.076+02:00Really John, It's sad that you would base your...Really John, It's sad that you would base your understanding of america on a book by Arianna Huffington. I have no doubt that you have little patience for the fact that non Africans understand the political turmoil happening on your continent. I would argue that we Americans have little patience for people from Africa claiming to have some deep insight into America. Did all of your years touring with your band really allow you to see the real America, meet the people that make us great? Your understanding comes mainly from books that you have chosen to read rather than truly spending the time to evaluate what is happening. Your quote from Arianna Huffington speaks volumes about your misunderstanding of our nation. I came to your site because I have always been a fan of your music. You are an incredibly talented man. The fact that you place a higher interest in politics than you do in jesus (your words) makes me sad. The politics of this world will pass, human leaders will *always* disappoint, but the things of spirit are all that will endure. I hope that your interst in politics will lead you to read a broader range of books where you can make a more discerning opinion of another country's politics and history. It is intellectual laziness to allow yourself to be spoon fed the popular beliefs of a current culture. As a student of history I find that basing my opinions and beliefs on internet bloggers like Arianna Huffington will never reveal the actual truth, only half baked sound bites and politcal party speaking points. If I were to do this concerning your fine country I could be led to believe it is either a paradise, or the most screwed up nation on earth. i will do my best to fairly judge your nation and her peoples. I would ask the same courtesy from you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com