tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post3202224646239187427..comments2024-02-17T17:59:25.010+10:00Comments on Christian Writers Downunder: A Review of the saga, Federal Election by Jo WanmerJeanette O'Haganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-31514758385299014952016-07-08T08:44:09.212+10:002016-07-08T08:44:09.212+10:00Haha Rita! We need to be able to laugh at ourselve...Haha Rita! We need to be able to laugh at ourselves don't we?Jo Wanmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08601438922741057908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-23321844448323110322016-07-08T08:42:55.523+10:002016-07-08T08:42:55.523+10:00Hi Sandra. No I wont be continuing to write. I'...Hi Sandra. No I wont be continuing to write. I'm not writing about politics, just using it to illustrate a point. Thanks for commenting. <br />Jo Wanmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08601438922741057908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-23322000689737011252016-07-08T08:40:58.523+10:002016-07-08T08:40:58.523+10:00I found it hard to vote in this election too, and ...I found it hard to vote in this election too, and like many moved away from either of the main stream options. I tried hard not to have a bias in this piece. Its not about politics as much about lack of character anywhere except the extremes. Jo Wanmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08601438922741057908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-3523114588125591452016-07-08T08:33:16.810+10:002016-07-08T08:33:16.810+10:00As a few above have said Brilliant!
If editing - I...As a few above have said Brilliant!<br />If editing - I found Jackie Lambie to fit in to the colourful bracket too.<br />The mind boggles at Katter Lambie and Hansen in the Senate. <br />As Malcolm would say"there's never been a more exciting time"<br />I'm excited to see what happens.<br />Question:<br />Are you continuing to write as the ending unfolds? Some interesting twists here towards the end.<br />Parallels in USA and UK are interesting too.<br />Sandra https://www.blogger.com/profile/03904962964886762350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-73319246945064933862016-07-08T08:27:30.070+10:002016-07-08T08:27:30.070+10:00There is a Christian Values Checklist around. Coul...There is a Christian Values Checklist around. Could Google it for next election. I found it very helpful for my choices for last 2 electionsSandra https://www.blogger.com/profile/03904962964886762350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-16974104186250337922016-07-08T00:46:18.817+10:002016-07-08T00:46:18.817+10:00Sorry - it's late at night - I meant 'Flic...Sorry - it's late at night - I meant 'Flickr has a large range of public domain or creative commons photos - so that might also be a place to check.' It's always good to check as you can be fined large sums of money (even if you are not using the images for commercial use).<br />Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-71534054794635922202016-07-08T00:44:15.407+10:002016-07-08T00:44:15.407+10:00Hi Kaye - unless stated otherwise, it's probab...Hi Kaye - unless stated otherwise, it's probably better to assume that images on the net have copyright. One way to check might be to contact the website the images are on to ask 1) about copyright & 2) whether you can use them (with permission). Flickr has a large range of public domain for creative commons photos - so that might also be a place to check. Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-88089846482073724572016-07-08T00:17:39.854+10:002016-07-08T00:17:39.854+10:00Hilarious! Thank you for dispelling the 'cloud...Hilarious! Thank you for dispelling the 'cloud' - at least until the 'count' is over.Rhonda Pooley - Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18267933289137123263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-57884275213564792682016-07-08T00:05:42.618+10:002016-07-08T00:05:42.618+10:00Hi Jo
Some great points - I like your point that ...Hi Jo<br /><br />Some great points - I like your point that neither the predictable (grey, boring, average) or the unbelievable (extreme,caricatures, stereotypes) are really good results in the end. It helps if our characters have depth and balance & it would be great if our politics did too. <br /><br />I did find it very hard to vote in the current election as, from my perspective, both the major parties had polices that were in line with Biblical values and both parties had policies that were against them. Too often I think as Christians we take only part of what the Bible values - personal morality and piety OR the concern for the poor, acceptance of refugees (the 'alien') that goes beyond a personal response - whereas perhaps we should have a wider ambit. But that's my perspective. <br /><br />As CWD members have a range political beliefs and loyalties, I do think we need to respect that range of views. Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-38317363528415209602016-07-07T22:04:52.759+10:002016-07-07T22:04:52.759+10:00That is the best precis of an election I've ev...That is the best precis of an election I've ever read. Should have been in the newspapers! Must copy it.At least someone had some fun combing through the mess!Rita Galiehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14586506137798711397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-58824608521067368282016-07-07T20:57:55.292+10:002016-07-07T20:57:55.292+10:00Thanks for your encouragment Margaret.Thanks for your encouragment Margaret.Jo Wanmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08601438922741057908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-22476574807402697872016-07-07T20:57:02.506+10:002016-07-07T20:57:02.506+10:00Thanks for Sharing Shona.Thanks for Sharing Shona.Jo Wanmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08601438922741057908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-50042809659570592412016-07-07T20:56:35.218+10:002016-07-07T20:56:35.218+10:00I'm glad you enjoyed it Lesley.I'm glad you enjoyed it Lesley.Jo Wanmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08601438922741057908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-71436610082125506262016-07-07T20:55:42.860+10:002016-07-07T20:55:42.860+10:00Thanks Di, but never fear. We can do it all at som...Thanks Di, but never fear. We can do it all at some unknown time soon!Jo Wanmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08601438922741057908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-23942308195503108072016-07-07T20:26:52.399+10:002016-07-07T20:26:52.399+10:00Great post Jo
Thanks for the laugh and the encoura...Great post Jo<br />Thanks for the laugh and the encouragement!<br />(if only there was a more satisfying ending to this big event!!)Di Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288915294738813579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-12951922321440773112016-07-07T20:03:00.838+10:002016-07-07T20:03:00.838+10:00Brilliant was the first word that came to mind... ...Brilliant was the first word that came to mind... Passing it on as I know my husband will enjoy it as well :) Margaret Lepkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08147233663724759684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-35014915387840801222016-07-07T16:38:34.139+10:002016-07-07T16:38:34.139+10:00Love it Jo! I've copied and paste to our son ...Love it Jo! I've copied and paste to our son as we've just gotten off the phone saying virtually the same thing. He owns as huge business and is sooooooo frustrated! Shona Mulhollandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15655727832079807577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-76575349274703406442016-07-07T16:37:28.640+10:002016-07-07T16:37:28.640+10:00Not only hilarious but brilliantly written. Enjoye...Not only hilarious but brilliantly written. Enjoyed every word. Started with a huge smile and ended up almost rolling on the floor laughing. Jo, you made my day!Lesley Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03813827759486341613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-3564286047069382302016-07-07T15:45:22.339+10:002016-07-07T15:45:22.339+10:00I think that if there was brilliance or strength w...I think that if there was brilliance or strength we wouldn't be as attracted by colour!Jo Wanmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08601438922741057908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-66092550699806895212016-07-07T15:44:04.873+10:002016-07-07T15:44:04.873+10:00Hey Nola. We live a funny world don't we. Re ...Hey Nola. We live a funny world don't we. Re red haired heroines...we will have to see.Jo Wanmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08601438922741057908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-11872679197610888212016-07-07T15:42:07.953+10:002016-07-07T15:42:07.953+10:00Thanks Kaye I usually don't use any that have ...Thanks Kaye I usually don't use any that have names on them. On this occassion I decided these were public domain.Jo Wanmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08601438922741057908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-63149050645496676052016-07-07T15:10:10.557+10:002016-07-07T15:10:10.557+10:00Great post Jo.
Can anyone help me with photo copyr...Great post Jo.<br />Can anyone help me with photo copyright info? Want to include some old buildings from the internet in my current non fiction narrative. If no photographer's name is mentioned, I'm assuming photos are in the public domain and can be freely used. Is this the case?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07608069348521305754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-36208122400566391142016-07-07T12:31:04.020+10:002016-07-07T12:31:04.020+10:00LOL - That's hilarious Jo. I wonder if we'...LOL - That's hilarious Jo. I wonder if we'll see a red-headed heroine popping up in your novel, with a back story involving fish and chips, jail-time and lots of dancing? Let's hope the real ending of the saga works out better.Nola Passmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08425394685430146759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-90327160905617918852016-07-07T09:53:27.048+10:002016-07-07T09:53:27.048+10:00I wanted colourful characters in our election, but...I wanted colourful characters in our election, but then I remembered that America has them at the moment and I don't like their candidates either!Lynne Stringerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03482326578634252234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-79603184113932899192016-07-07T08:51:12.978+10:002016-07-07T08:51:12.978+10:00Thank you Anusha. I had good raw material to work ...Thank you Anusha. I had good raw material to work with. Blogger can be very frustrating at times re pictures. Last night I struggled to get it to print all paragraphs in one size. In the end I had to publish in large as normal wanted to do some of it in very small. I guess it was adding colour and extra drama to my experience. <br />Jo Wanmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08601438922741057908noreply@blogger.com