Editor,
I seldom agree with Matt Grocott, but usually read his column. But his Jan. 12 column titled “My experience Jan. 6” has me completely baffled. It was as if he didn’t know what happened in our nation’s Capitol on that day. Instead, he writes about going to Los Gatos and trying to participate in a protest but only finding a few people to talk with — and then someone got pushed. It was difficult to follow.
BUT: Matt, you are very fortunate to have a forum like your Daily Journal column to write about meaningful things. Why couldn’t you describe your feelings about the thugs and misguided people who invaded our Capitol building, frightened our legislators, sent them into hiding for protection and then destroyed property and caused the deaths of innocent people. You’re a disgrace. I wish the DJ would give your space to someone with something thoughtful and meaningful to share.
Joanne Engelhardt
Redwood City
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Ms. Engelhardt, what planet have you just landed from. You live in the United States of America. Those of us on the right have had to deal with columns that we feel are unfair and biased yet we have never called for an authors to be dropped. People like you Ms. Engelhart are the disgrace to our society. Shutting down free speech is what authoritarian countries do, you should be ashamed of yourself with that completely un-American rant.
Remember Christopher Pat Henry Conway to rebut with with grace, humility and always believe in the power of L E O.
“I think love is the greatest motivator of all. We all want to be loved, be cared for and be held accountable. If they know we love them, care for them and will do whatever we can to help them be great, it changes everything.” -- Tom Allen
Sometimes we look at catchphrases as being hokey, but when done right, they can help translate your culture into something that is easily identifiable.
They also need to be translatable. LEO can apply to any situation one of his players might face: If you love your teammates, you’re going to play hard for them. You are going to encourage them. You are going to help them. And love doesn’t mean you always agree, but it does mean you always respect each other.
Today, if you are a leader of people ask yourself if you have clearly defined the culture that you want in place and if those you work with do so.
And this doesn’t just apply to the sports or business world.
If you’re a parent, what is the philosophy for your family?
As an individual, what is the philosophy that you live your life by, and can you explain it to me simply?
Hey, Just Mike
It appears the tone of your commentary has altered course over the past week.
Ray,
I'm listening, do tell?
It's a break from your post earlier this week that included the link about the tragic and unnecessary loss of Brian Sicknick.
LEO... with MLK Day around the corner. Your comments are a good way to start thinking about what truly peaceful protests can accomplish.
Hello Mr. Fowler,
I have also taken note. Just Mike has has revealed another side of himself. I'm grateful for it. It brings to mind the wisdom provided by the following quote.
You must be the change you wish to see in the world.
Mahatma Gandhi
L E O
Love Each Other Christopher
I am the master of my fate:
I am the captain of my soul.
-- Wm. Henley
If you can dream—and not make dreams your master;
If you can think—and not make thoughts your aim;
If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster
And treat those two impostors just the same;
If you can bear to hear the truth you’ve spoken
Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools,
Or watch the things you gave your life to, broken,
And stoop and build ’em up with worn-out tools:
-KYPLING
Let us see, hmm, Chris Conway has the avatar with said patriot, CC 'retires' from the SMDJ ... Pat Henry 'pops' up with the old CC avatar, and ... CC reappears with newer version of a 1700 Patriot. I am so impressed with the cash flow needed to accomplish said accounts.
Thank you for your unrequited devotion.
Another day, another blah, blah, blah letter from a writer who conveniently memory-holes the death and destruction wrought by the idiot BLM and Antifa goons and the storming of the Capitol during the Kavanaugh hearings. If we took your approach, Ms. Engelhardt, many columnists would be absent from the DJ as the only thing they share is their hate for our great President Trump – not very meaningful or thoughtful but it exposes their nature. BTW, you can thank embedded Antifa goons for invading our Capitol building.
Ah, Tinfoil Hat Terence speaks!
Tommy mendaci-Tee with your usual pabulum. I see you’re unable to refute my facts. There’s still hope for you, if you have courage.
There are NO facts, just like there's NO evidence of voter fraud. However, I completely understand that conspiracy theories give you comfort.
Tommy dishones-Tee, still in denial and unable to refute my facts. Assuming you have some courage I guess you haven’t found it.
Terence,
Sorry I am a little late to your spat with Tommy, but I am sure he would refute your facts if you actually had some facts to refute.
Taffy, I see you’re also in denial and unable to refute my facts. Not surprising. While you’re trying to deny reality, yet another embedded Trump hater was arrested for storming the Capitol. Maybe one day you’ll find courage to write the truth, but you’re going to have to give up your ridiculous Republican to Democrat party switcheroo nonsense. BTW, you’re always welcome to add your pabulum – you give more credibility to my comments.
A "disgrace?" Matt was relating what he saw, a first hand experience. I suggest you read the rest of the paper, which was filled with the shameful riot in the Capitol. I get the feeling that a lot of people are scared of this guy.
Ironies of ironies. Ms Engelhardt don't you realize that the DJ even published your totally meaningless letter? Exactly what point were you trying to make?
Hi, Joanne
Thanks for taking the time to write an LTE. I've made the following comment to a couple of the readers over the past week... it's Matt's story to to tell, and calls to remove his column from the DJ is censorship.
You can choose to skip his column. I skip some... they bring little or no value to my life. But I do read some columnists even though I find their writing inane, insane or a little arcane. However, I never call for those columnists to be banned from the DJ's pages.
Oops... what happened to my subject-verb agreement? Alas and alack!
Rest assured. Even if Parler is gone, y'all have a home in the Comments section of The Daily Journal.
Good morning, Cindy
I don't use Parler or other social media platforms, but I feel there is something wrong with big tech nudging Parler away from the marketplace of ideas. Ya gotta ask... why? Parler's market share is not a financial threat to social media giants. So, why are Messrs. Dorsey, Zuckerberg, Bezos, et al. apparently consumed with silencing people who do not share their view of the world?
Your comment did make me chuckle.
"Y'all"? Really... "y'all"? "Cornell" is a long way from Chattanooga...
Hello Ray
I always thought it was "y'all." vs "Ya'll"
Agreed. "Y'all" is the correct spelling.
What about the debate over whether it should always be used in the plural vs. using it as a singular pronoun?
Thank you Cindy, that was very nice of you to say.
Happy MLK https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEBlaMOmKV4&feature=emb_logo
U2's tribute to MLK... same song but both are worth watching.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHcP4MWABGY
I looked for my favorite version with a montage of MLK photos and U2's lyrics, but could not find it. There are others out there...
I still haven't found what I'm looking for...
But this will do. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hx9aVGxVvwA
Tinfoil Hat Terence--Your "facts" only live in your head, and those of Alex Jones and Rudy Giuliani. Those such as: The election is not over, election fraud, Antifa at The Capitol. Zero evidence. I cannot engage in battle of wits with someone unarmed. Sorry, not sorry.
And yet, here you are, Tommy incivili-Tee, trying to deflect and insult instead of refuting facts. There is no battle when you run instead of engage. I guess courage is too much to ask of you. As I mentioned to Taffy, yet another embedded Trump hater has been arrested for storming the Capitol. And there’s now video of US Capitol police turning their backs while your embedded Antifa goons escape out the window and run away.
Trying to disprove a conspiracy theory by rational argument will not work, because the premise is not based on rational argument, but on a very intense emotional need to see the world in this way.
So Tommy inauthentici-Tee, you can’t refute my facts and instead go off on an unrelated (and questionable) tangent. You say I’m unarmed in a battle of wits, yet you’re afraid to engage because you know you’ll lose. Taffy can’t refute my facts so he adds another throwaway comment, wasting his time. For the next round, maybe both of you should take the rest of today and Monday off, put your heads together, and then try to refute my facts instead of posting your usual substandard fare. BTW, if you skip the fake news, you’ll easily find corroboration of my facts.
Terence,
In a search to find some good in your comments I think I may have found some. Even though I find discussing something with you a waste of time in most cases at least we are not wasting paper and ink, and that is a good thing.
Joanne, because you are the third or fourth person to ask the same basic question, I feel inclined to respond, even though we as op/ed writers are discouraged from using this forum to do so and instead are encouraged to include whatever comments we may have in our next op/ed piece. The reason I did not write about events in Washington, DC is because the paper requested I not write about the national scene. However, given the experience I had, I strongly felt the need to write about it, even though it was a tangent event to what was happening the same day 2,800 miles away. Respectfully, the editor made the decision to go ahead with my submission. Please understand, it is not because I had no opinion, it is because I was requested to not write about the event.
Mr. Grocott,
Although I would say that I disagree with your columns and opinion about 95% of the time I do appreciate your explanation to Joanne and understand your position better. Thanks for clarifying.
Hello Tafhdyd,
I knew if I waited long enough, someone else would convey the gist of my thoughts. Your LTE was not appearing on my screen when I wrote mine. I'm glad it was you and please forgive my redundancy.
Wilfred,
Thanks for the kind words. Unlike some of the commenters on here I will give credit where credit is due even if it is for someone I don't agree with (or can't stand). I have complemented Dirk and Christopher and I think even Terence, although they were not on political topics for the most part. BTW, anything new on the tasting scene?
Mi amigo Tafhdyd,
Despite our political biases; we can all strive.
It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.
Aristotle
Tafhdyd Jan 18, 2021 5:17pm
Wilfred,
... BTW, anything new on the tasting scene?
Not yet, but I did mention Buffalo Trace the last time we spoke of these things. I tried it and find it very smooth and tasty. But not as rich and complex in flavors as the Lagavulin. Of course, I still very much enjoy Makers Mark.
Wilfred,
On the tasting scene. I don't know if you will find it up north but if you do try a nip if Woodford Reserve Double Oaked. Very mellow and smooth with out the heat of the regular Woodford Reserve.
Rest assured Tafhdyd,
I will find and no doubt savor your recommendation. The reviews read as if you know what I enjoy.
Hello Mr. Grocott,
You have my gratitude for providing this explanation. The grace with which you write is also appreciated. I look forward to your next column piece.
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