Comments on: Blogging the American Dream: Happy Independence Day

By: Christian

Christian — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 14:22:36 +0000

Ask the Prez… He wants to place the Internet under FEMA/HLS… Guess who would have control of content. He’s already made it clear that he wishes to “clean up the content”

By: Mika

Mika — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 19:39:35 +0000

I agree about that internet is the democratizing power of the web. But how long it will last? How long it takes when those who had power before are getting more power in internet too?

By: Michael Martine

Michael Martine — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:15:59 +0000

Jef, interesting remarks. Is this a problem that you spend time working on finding a solution? Do you volunteer with disadvantaged young people to help the situation?

By: Michael Martine

Michael Martine — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:13:40 +0000

Harson, thank you.

By: Harson

Harson — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:43:50 +0000

Hi Michael, Happy Independence Day. you reminded me of my happy days in the USA back in 2001-3. i lived in San Antonio and McAllen, TX for two years as a missionary. i will always remember America.

By: Jef

Jef — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 01:51:59 +0000

I have to wonder about our schools. It is almost 2010 and the amount of young people that don’t know how to really use the ‘net to improve themselves is shocking. They can download garbage but can’t find the info that will empower them to do anything. Real sad.

By: Michael Martine

Michael Martine — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 18:24:57 +0000

Mary, thanks so much for saying that. It really means a lot to me. I’m so happy to hear that you and your husband are doing what you love and it’s working out so well for you!

By: Mary Maddux

Mary Maddux — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 17:13:11 +0000

You’ve echoed my sentiments this fourth of July weekend, Michael. “The democratizing power of the web” (as you so beautifully phrased it) has allowed my husband and I to support ourselves doing what we love, and connect with thousands of wonderful people around the world as we do it.

And you have played a part for us, Michael. Yours is the one site I come back to again and again and always look forward to your newsletters. Thank you!

By: Roseli A. Bakar

Roseli A. Bakar — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 06:55:06 +0000

I’m rewriting my online dreams with blogs every single day…

Happy Independence Day to you bro !