The entire situation for those of us who enjoy our freedom and democracy of our country is so frustrating due to the people who are trying to destroy it all. It never ceases to amaze me that nearly half our country’s population can support Trump and be that gullible. I fear for our country as it continues to head down this ugly path and hopefully for Americans that believe in truth and democracy will get out and vote for Biden. Always enjoy your stories and cartoons!
Doc and I have a lot in common. I’m a combat Vietnam vet. The 2020 election cycle they graffiti my truck stole my signs and I just put up more and more signs and banners on the house until I became a drive-by in the community for people to see what was going on in the escalating political war on country club Drive . They tried and tried to intimidate me and finally gave up… I wore the bastards down. Right after Trump said it I had a T-shirt printed that said I’m not a sucker or a loser Vietnam 1970-71. Thanks for a great article and the support.
I waited until you finished your story to tell you once again how proud I am to know you live not far and continue to write with such passion and beauty about the world so many of us love and fight for. Don't give up. I have faith that things are changing. We each need to be less polite with those in our lives who think it's okay to push their views of hate and division on the rest of them. I say, talk to me about a movie or a sunset, but if you mention MAGA, I will walk away.
I have never before lost friends due to a political contest, but as my Dad, a veteran of the battle of the bulge once told me; ‘Sometimes, you have to cross a bridge too far’… I figure he was right. I’m with you Doc, ready to stand firm for what my Dad and many, many others fought and even died for. This time however, let’s try to use ballots instead of bullets.
WOW. I will never stop reading whatever you write, David Fitzsimmons. I wish that I could meet you to shake your hand just to know that you are "real." Thank for sharing the gift you have been given in this life.
Ending with an impasse is not what I was hoping for, but it is certainly a realistic reflection of what's going on in this country. We have to hope that more of us Americans are Docs and not Charlies and that this next election will bring the country in Doc's direction. Thank you, David, for your strong words and fighting paragraphs. I so appreciate your contribution to our part-time life in the Tucson area.
The entire situation for those of us who enjoy our freedom and democracy of our country is so frustrating due to the people who are trying to destroy it all. It never ceases to amaze me that nearly half our country’s population can support Trump and be that gullible. I fear for our country as it continues to head down this ugly path and hopefully for Americans that believe in truth and democracy will get out and vote for Biden. Always enjoy your stories and cartoons!
Doc and I have a lot in common. I’m a combat Vietnam vet. The 2020 election cycle they graffiti my truck stole my signs and I just put up more and more signs and banners on the house until I became a drive-by in the community for people to see what was going on in the escalating political war on country club Drive . They tried and tried to intimidate me and finally gave up… I wore the bastards down. Right after Trump said it I had a T-shirt printed that said I’m not a sucker or a loser Vietnam 1970-71. Thanks for a great article and the support.
I waited until you finished your story to tell you once again how proud I am to know you live not far and continue to write with such passion and beauty about the world so many of us love and fight for. Don't give up. I have faith that things are changing. We each need to be less polite with those in our lives who think it's okay to push their views of hate and division on the rest of them. I say, talk to me about a movie or a sunset, but if you mention MAGA, I will walk away.
As a liberal and educated woman my biggest “weapon” is the power to vote!
I have never before lost friends due to a political contest, but as my Dad, a veteran of the battle of the bulge once told me; ‘Sometimes, you have to cross a bridge too far’… I figure he was right. I’m with you Doc, ready to stand firm for what my Dad and many, many others fought and even died for. This time however, let’s try to use ballots instead of bullets.
Thank you Fitz. The Old Master Sergeant is proud of you, I'm sure. I am.
Great story. Love this ending - I can visualize these two face-to-face. Thank you!
A great one Fitz. I don't have a physical injury from war but enough others to id with Doc.
WOW. I will never stop reading whatever you write, David Fitzsimmons. I wish that I could meet you to shake your hand just to know that you are "real." Thank for sharing the gift you have been given in this life.
Ending with an impasse is not what I was hoping for, but it is certainly a realistic reflection of what's going on in this country. We have to hope that more of us Americans are Docs and not Charlies and that this next election will bring the country in Doc's direction. Thank you, David, for your strong words and fighting paragraphs. I so appreciate your contribution to our part-time life in the Tucson area.