tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779183012658025206.post9000372512237944011..comments2024-03-09T02:15:11.120-08:00Comments on Eric W. Trant: Politics and your imageEric W. Tranthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13842968931062056407noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779183012658025206.post-10792481632065962432012-02-10T09:22:41.135-08:002012-02-10T09:22:41.135-08:00People can talk about anything they want... but so...People can talk about anything they want... but some people won't like it. I don't like political discussions-and some get off on it.Jo Schafferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11514820971898568397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779183012658025206.post-17039123260743254952012-02-04T10:26:28.374-08:002012-02-04T10:26:28.374-08:00Well said Eric. I write about social issues, and ...Well said Eric. I write about social issues, and the injustice of "the system" but I don't think that counts as political. My characters haave a wide range of views and coping mechanisms.<br /><br />The same with religion. I don't explore the topic, but I do show how it relates personally to each character. I don't feel there is a reason to avoid these subjects in the content of my stoties, but they are not the focus.<br /><br />I use the same philosophy on my blog, and in commenting on other blogs. I'm not politically or religiously motivated, so it makes it easy to avoid outright discussions, except on specific policies. <br /><br />I didn't even join in the SOP thing that everyone was posting on their blogs. Nothing wrong with asserting your support or disapproval on an issue though.<br /><br />.....dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779183012658025206.post-7464344861280915592012-02-04T07:42:40.513-08:002012-02-04T07:42:40.513-08:00I do post about religion on my smaller blog, but r...I do post about religion on my smaller blog, but rather about my Faith, about it's influence on my life etc. I make a point of not exerting pressure on people to follow my faith or my way of thinking. <br /><br />As for politics etc... I try to stay out of it.Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779183012658025206.post-6543796951173325902012-02-03T17:29:49.745-08:002012-02-03T17:29:49.745-08:00I have a natural cynicism for anyone who wants to ...I have a natural cynicism for anyone who wants to spends millions, no matter the party, for a job that pays thousands.<br /><br />In my novels, I try to put characters representing both sides of a spectrum and then let the reader decide. <br /><br />In FRENCH QUARTER NOCTURNE, I have two best friends : one an agnostic, the other a reflective priest. Each try to be considerate of the other's belieifs, looking at the heart of their friend. Great post, RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779183012658025206.post-30824085943545111132012-02-03T17:22:10.662-08:002012-02-03T17:22:10.662-08:00SHEESH. Politics and religion. Could there be any ...SHEESH. Politics and religion. Could there be any two more divisive subjects? And yet, if we write for an audience...aren't we just a sham. Love me. Leave me. My beliefs are mine. I read a lot of bloggers who's politics or beliefs do not align with mine. But damn the writing is good!Wine and Wordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06778785233226804217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779183012658025206.post-22578504012468775192012-02-03T16:10:38.234-08:002012-02-03T16:10:38.234-08:00I never discuss politics with anyone. Ever. Except...I never discuss politics with anyone. Ever. Except my mother because we can. I never discuss religion with anyone. Ever. Except my mother because we can. <br /><br />The only thing I don't discuss with my mother is sex because that's just...ewwww.<br /><br />I think like you said, if it's subtle and coming from the "character's" POV, then it's not necessarily "you" saying it. <br /><br />But you're right, in this firestorm of a political year, one must be very careful what they say.Anne Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05816355522284492131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779183012658025206.post-26448462541656659442012-02-03T12:50:32.431-08:002012-02-03T12:50:32.431-08:00Like Matthew, I'm sure my general conservative...Like Matthew, I'm sure my general conservative values come through, but certainly not my political views. Nor would I ever discuss that on my blog.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779183012658025206.post-79785060064598349192012-02-03T12:24:43.104-08:002012-02-03T12:24:43.104-08:00I find that general disdain and sarcasm keep me pr...I find that general disdain and sarcasm keep me pretty safe. ;)Raquel Byrneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870113745683162915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779183012658025206.post-23395142329239440912012-02-03T12:09:53.963-08:002012-02-03T12:09:53.963-08:00I think there are sometimes political themes under...I think there are sometimes political themes underlying my writing, because it's hard to avoid, but I keep it subtle, and don't hit the reader over the head with it.<br /><br />When it comes to blogging, I never blog about politics, or religion. It's just too easy to alienate people you might have been able to connect with on other things.Matthew MacNishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03264738483763244969noreply@blogger.com