Comments on: Still, there’s No Liberation Here http://skafishblog.skafish.com/2009/04/19/still-there%e2%80%99s-%e2%80%9cno-liberation-here%e2%80%9d/ Skafish speaks... in his own words - raw and uncensored... Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:25:06 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Skafish http://skafishblog.skafish.com/2009/04/19/still-there%e2%80%99s-%e2%80%9cno-liberation-here%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-128 Skafish Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:17:00 +0000 http://skafishblog.skafish.com/2009/04/19/still-there%e2%80%99s-%e2%80%9cno-liberation-here%e2%80%9d/#comment-128 Tim! It has always been my sincerest hope that all people: straight, gay, black, white, and everything under the sun could coexist harmoniously and find fascination in each other's differences -- and not react in a primitive tribal fashion. Peace and acceptance to all! Jim Tim! It has always been my sincerest hope that all people: straight, gay, black, white, and everything under the sun could coexist harmoniously and find fascination in each other’s differences — and not react in a primitive tribal fashion. Peace and acceptance to all! Jim

]]> By: Tim Cain http://skafishblog.skafish.com/2009/04/19/still-there%e2%80%99s-%e2%80%9cno-liberation-here%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-124 Tim Cain Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:21:49 +0000 http://skafishblog.skafish.com/2009/04/19/still-there%e2%80%99s-%e2%80%9cno-liberation-here%e2%80%9d/#comment-124 Jim, I echo everything you said. We MUST speak up for those too weak or broken to speak out for themselves. Carl couldn't do it for himself, now we can't let the Carl's of the world down by remaining silent. Happy PRIDE to us all! Tim Cain Boys' Entrance Jim,
I echo everything you said. We MUST speak up for those too weak or broken to speak out for themselves. Carl couldn’t do it for himself, now we can’t let the Carl’s of the world down by remaining silent. Happy PRIDE to us all!

Tim Cain
Boys’ Entrance

]]> By: Skafish http://skafishblog.skafish.com/2009/04/19/still-there%e2%80%99s-%e2%80%9cno-liberation-here%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-121 Skafish Thu, 18 Jun 2009 03:22:23 +0000 http://skafishblog.skafish.com/2009/04/19/still-there%e2%80%99s-%e2%80%9cno-liberation-here%e2%80%9d/#comment-121 Justin! I am moved and touched by your words and what you've shared here. There must be hope to move to a better life, and it sounds just like you're doing that. I am so pleased to hear that you're happier now! Jim Justin! I am moved and touched by your words and what you’ve shared here. There must be hope to move to a better life, and it sounds just like you’re doing that. I am so pleased to hear that you’re happier now! Jim

]]> By: Justin http://skafishblog.skafish.com/2009/04/19/still-there%e2%80%99s-%e2%80%9cno-liberation-here%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-120 Justin Thu, 18 Jun 2009 01:43:59 +0000 http://skafishblog.skafish.com/2009/04/19/still-there%e2%80%99s-%e2%80%9cno-liberation-here%e2%80%9d/#comment-120 Hi Jim, I was unaware of this story, so thank you for bringing it to my attention. I always enjoy reading your blog posts as they are so inspirational to me. I can relate to Carl and the experiences he went thru. When I was in grammar school I was constantly picked on because of the way I acted, dressed, and presented myself. I was not one to follow the crowd and I was very kept to myself. People looked at me as being "weird." This happened all the way up until I graduated high school. Kids would find anything and point it out about me. For instance, if my shorts were too short I would be called gay if I said something like "super cool" I was automatically gay. I remember in 10th grade history class a bunch of punks decided to throw cat toys at me during a movie. Oh how I dreaded when a movie would be shown in class. The same select people would constantly bug the hell out of me until I graduated high school. There were a countless number of times where I would hide in the nurses office and pretend to be sick just for an excuse to go home. Luckily for me my house was a "home" and many kids are not as fortunate to come from a safe environment like myself. While I cannot relate to everything you, or Carl went thru I do know where you are coming from. Many of your songs do speak to me and I can feel the meaning of them. Now I have just finished up my sophomore year of college and I no longer have to deal with the harsh remarks from others. I am not very socially active, but that is fine by me as I chose to lead the life I do. I enjoy life to the fullest and while I am reminded of my past I look towards the future and all that it has to offer. Thank you, Justin Hi Jim,

I was unaware of this story, so thank you for bringing it to my attention. I always enjoy reading your blog posts as they are so inspirational to me. I can relate to Carl and the experiences he went thru. When I was in grammar school I was constantly picked on because of the way I acted, dressed, and presented myself. I was not one to follow the crowd and I was very kept to myself. People looked at me as being “weird.” This happened all the way up until I graduated high school. Kids would find anything and point it out about me. For instance, if my shorts were too short I would be called gay if I said something like “super cool” I was automatically gay. I remember in 10th grade history class a bunch of punks decided to throw cat toys at me during a movie. Oh how I dreaded when a movie would be shown in class. The same select people would constantly bug the hell out of me until I graduated high school. There were a countless number of times where I would hide in the nurses office and pretend to be sick just for an excuse to go home. Luckily for me my house was a “home” and many kids are not as fortunate to come from a safe environment like myself. While I cannot relate to everything you, or Carl went thru I do know where you are coming from. Many of your songs do speak to me and I can feel the meaning of them. Now I have just finished up my sophomore year of college and I no longer have to deal with the harsh remarks from others. I am not very socially active, but that is fine by me as I chose to lead the life I do. I enjoy life to the fullest and while I am reminded of my past I look towards the future and all that it has to offer.

Thank you,
Justin

]]> By: Skafish http://skafishblog.skafish.com/2009/04/19/still-there%e2%80%99s-%e2%80%9cno-liberation-here%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-114 Skafish Mon, 11 May 2009 21:42:08 +0000 http://skafishblog.skafish.com/2009/04/19/still-there%e2%80%99s-%e2%80%9cno-liberation-here%e2%80%9d/#comment-114 Thanks “Sensitive, not Christian.” Phelps may not represent everyone, but the attitudes of extreme right-wing Christianity have been directing the Christian movement ever since the religious right thrust its way into politics and law in the 1970’s. Sure, there’s nice Christians too, but they’re not the ones trying to legislate their moral stance and dismiss others who are coming from a different place. Jim Skafish Thanks “Sensitive, not Christian.” Phelps may not represent everyone, but the attitudes of extreme right-wing Christianity have been directing the Christian movement ever since the religious right thrust its way into politics and law in the 1970’s. Sure, there’s nice Christians too, but they’re not the ones trying to legislate their moral stance and dismiss others who are coming from a different place. Jim Skafish

]]> By: Sensitive, Not Christian http://skafishblog.skafish.com/2009/04/19/still-there%e2%80%99s-%e2%80%9cno-liberation-here%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-110 Sensitive, Not Christian Fri, 01 May 2009 23:35:50 +0000 http://skafishblog.skafish.com/2009/04/19/still-there%e2%80%99s-%e2%80%9cno-liberation-here%e2%80%9d/#comment-110 Nice thoughts, but they're undermined by acting like the Rev. Fred Phelps is some kind of mainstream Christian presence...and nobody should kid themselves that Phelps is just saying out loud what every Christian believes in his or her's conformist heart. Still, much thanks to Skafish for writing rare songs about high-school torment that didn't really whine at all. They were actually kind of kick-ass. Nice thoughts, but they’re undermined by acting like the Rev. Fred Phelps is some kind of mainstream Christian presence…and nobody should kid themselves that Phelps is just saying out loud what every Christian believes in his or her’s conformist heart. Still, much thanks to Skafish for writing rare songs about high-school torment that didn’t really whine at all. They were actually kind of kick-ass.

]]> By: Skafish http://skafishblog.skafish.com/2009/04/19/still-there%e2%80%99s-%e2%80%9cno-liberation-here%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-107 Skafish Mon, 20 Apr 2009 18:49:06 +0000 http://skafishblog.skafish.com/2009/04/19/still-there%e2%80%99s-%e2%80%9cno-liberation-here%e2%80%9d/#comment-107 Dan -- That is such a good and valid point. Yet, to keep creating, there needs to be sensitivity, or those channels of creative flow can get shut down with the toughness. Jim Skafish Dan — That is such a good and valid point. Yet, to keep creating, there needs to be sensitivity, or those channels of creative flow can get shut down with the toughness. Jim Skafish

]]> By: Skafish http://skafishblog.skafish.com/2009/04/19/still-there%e2%80%99s-%e2%80%9cno-liberation-here%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-106 Skafish Mon, 20 Apr 2009 18:46:57 +0000 http://skafishblog.skafish.com/2009/04/19/still-there%e2%80%99s-%e2%80%9cno-liberation-here%e2%80%9d/#comment-106 Bill -- Thanks for the repost on Facebook. Writing this has been quite emotional for me, but I've never run away from emotional pain, but rather, I've always tried to confront it with the hope of healing. Jim Skafish Bill — Thanks for the repost on Facebook. Writing this has been quite emotional for me, but I’ve never run away from emotional pain, but rather, I’ve always tried to confront it with the hope of healing. Jim Skafish

]]> By: Skafish http://skafishblog.skafish.com/2009/04/19/still-there%e2%80%99s-%e2%80%9cno-liberation-here%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-105 Skafish Mon, 20 Apr 2009 18:45:08 +0000 http://skafishblog.skafish.com/2009/04/19/still-there%e2%80%99s-%e2%80%9cno-liberation-here%e2%80%9d/#comment-105 Aaron -- I appreciate what you've said here. It's hard to embrace organized religion when it has such a fascist edge to it. I agree with you, and regarding what I believe is real spirituality, we're all OK. Jim Skafish Aaron — I appreciate what you’ve said here. It’s hard to embrace organized religion when it has such a fascist edge to it.

I agree with you, and regarding what I believe is real spirituality, we’re all OK. Jim Skafish

]]> By: Skafish http://skafishblog.skafish.com/2009/04/19/still-there%e2%80%99s-%e2%80%9cno-liberation-here%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-104 Skafish Mon, 20 Apr 2009 18:42:28 +0000 http://skafishblog.skafish.com/2009/04/19/still-there%e2%80%99s-%e2%80%9cno-liberation-here%e2%80%9d/#comment-104 Baby Doll -- I am deeply touched by your story and your words. I know it's hard to put a positive spin on it, but we all have to keep pushing for equality and fairness for everyone. I, at least take inspiration in spreading a new gospel of acceptance for everyone. Jim Skafish Baby Doll — I am deeply touched by your story and your words. I know it’s hard to put a positive spin on it, but we all have to keep pushing for equality and fairness for everyone. I, at least take inspiration in spreading a new gospel of acceptance for everyone. Jim Skafish

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