A lovely night that needed to be because a young man lost his life. Odd mix of emotions.
... but much PRIDE
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Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Friday, September 21, 2007
WOW!
A politician speaking and more importantly acting from a place of integrity instead of dodging accusations or making excuses.
Pure heart and at the expense of his party stance and the people who voted for him.
Don't watch the sound bites - see the whole thing
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x30vw9_pressconfsm_politics
VERY MOVING!
Pure heart and at the expense of his party stance and the people who voted for him.
Don't watch the sound bites - see the whole thing
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x30vw9_pressconfsm_politics
VERY MOVING!
Saturday, April 14, 2007
Love me the Harvey
A re-post from today's NYTimes...
Enjoy!
"Our Prejudices, Ourselves"
AMERICA is watching Don Imus's self-immolation in a state of shock and awe. And I'm watching America with wry amusement.
Since I'm a second-class citizen -- a gay man -- my seats for the ballgame of American discourse are way back in the bleachers. I don't have to wait long for a shock jock or stand-up comedian to slip up with hateful epithets aimed at me and mine. Hate speak against homosexuals is as commonplace as spam. It's daily traffic for those who profess themselves to be regular Joes, men of God, public servants who live off my tax dollars, as well as any number of celebrities.
In fact, I get a good chuckle whenever someone refers to "the media" as an agent of "the gay agenda." There are entire channels, like Spike TV, that couldn't fill an hour of programming if required to remove their sexist and homophobic content. We've got a president and a large part of Congress willing to change the Constitution so they can deprive of us our rights because they feel we are not "normal."
So I'm used to catching foul balls up here in the cheap seats. What I am really enjoying is watching the rest of you act as if you had no idea that prejudice was alive and well in your hearts and minds.
For the past two decades political correctness has been derided as a surrender to thin-skinned, humorless, uptight oversensitive sissies. Well, you anti-politically correct people have won the battle, and we're all now feasting on the spoils of your victory. During the last few months alone we've had a few comedians spout racism, a basketball coach put forth anti-Semitism and several high-profile spoutings of anti-gay epithets.
What surprises me, I guess, is how choosy the anti-P.C. crowd is about which hate speech it will not tolerate. Sure, there were voices of protest when the TV actor Isaiah Washington called a gay colleague a "faggot." But corporate America didn't pull its advertising from "Grey's Anatomy," as it did with Mr. Imus, did it? And when Ann Coulter likewise tagged a presidential candidate last month, she paid no real price.
In fact, when Bill Maher discussed Ms. Coulter's remarks on his HBO show, he repeated the slur no fewer than four times himself; each mention, I must note, solicited a laugh from his audience. No one called for any sort of apology from him. (Well, actually, I did, so the following week he only used it once.)
Face it, if a Pentagon general, his salary paid with my tax dollars, can label homosexual acts as "immoral" without a call for his dismissal, who are the moral high and mighty kidding?
Our nation, historically bursting with generosity toward strangers, remains remarkably unkind toward its own. Just under our gleaming patina of inclusiveness, we harbor corroding guts. America, I tell you that it doesn't matter how many times you brush your teeth. If your insides are rotting your breath will stink. So, how do you people choose which hate to embrace, which to forgive with a wink and a week in rehab, and which to protest? Where's my copy of that rule book?
Let me cite a non-volatile example of how prejudice can cohabit unchecked with good intentions. I am a huge fan of David Letterman's. I watch the opening of his show a couple of times a week and have done so for decades. Without fail, in his opening monologue or skit Mr. Letterman makes a joke about someone being fat. I kid you not. Will that destroy our nation? Should he be fired or lose his sponsors? Obviously not.
But I think that there is something deeper going on at the Letterman studio than coincidence. And, as I've said, I cite this example simply to illustrate that all kinds of prejudice exist in the human heart. Some are harmless. Some not so harmless. But we need to understand who we are if we wish to change. (In the interest of full disclosure, I should confess to not only being a gay American, but also a fat one. Yes, I'm a double winner.)
I urge you to look around, or better yet, listen around and become aware of the prejudice in everyday life. We are so surrounded by expressions of intolerance that I am in shock and awe that anyone noticed all these recent high-profile instances. Still, I'm gladdened because our no longer being deaf to them may signal their eventual eradication.
The real point is that you cannot harbor malice toward others and then cry foul when someone displays intolerance against you. Prejudice tolerated is intolerance encouraged. Rise up in righteousness when you witness the words and deeds of hate, but only if you are willing to rise up against them all, including your own. Otherwise suffer the slings and arrows of disrespect silently.
Harvey Fierstein is an actor and playwright.
Enjoy!
"Our Prejudices, Ourselves"
AMERICA is watching Don Imus's self-immolation in a state of shock and awe. And I'm watching America with wry amusement.
Since I'm a second-class citizen -- a gay man -- my seats for the ballgame of American discourse are way back in the bleachers. I don't have to wait long for a shock jock or stand-up comedian to slip up with hateful epithets aimed at me and mine. Hate speak against homosexuals is as commonplace as spam. It's daily traffic for those who profess themselves to be regular Joes, men of God, public servants who live off my tax dollars, as well as any number of celebrities.
In fact, I get a good chuckle whenever someone refers to "the media" as an agent of "the gay agenda." There are entire channels, like Spike TV, that couldn't fill an hour of programming if required to remove their sexist and homophobic content. We've got a president and a large part of Congress willing to change the Constitution so they can deprive of us our rights because they feel we are not "normal."
So I'm used to catching foul balls up here in the cheap seats. What I am really enjoying is watching the rest of you act as if you had no idea that prejudice was alive and well in your hearts and minds.
For the past two decades political correctness has been derided as a surrender to thin-skinned, humorless, uptight oversensitive sissies. Well, you anti-politically correct people have won the battle, and we're all now feasting on the spoils of your victory. During the last few months alone we've had a few comedians spout racism, a basketball coach put forth anti-Semitism and several high-profile spoutings of anti-gay epithets.
What surprises me, I guess, is how choosy the anti-P.C. crowd is about which hate speech it will not tolerate. Sure, there were voices of protest when the TV actor Isaiah Washington called a gay colleague a "faggot." But corporate America didn't pull its advertising from "Grey's Anatomy," as it did with Mr. Imus, did it? And when Ann Coulter likewise tagged a presidential candidate last month, she paid no real price.
In fact, when Bill Maher discussed Ms. Coulter's remarks on his HBO show, he repeated the slur no fewer than four times himself; each mention, I must note, solicited a laugh from his audience. No one called for any sort of apology from him. (Well, actually, I did, so the following week he only used it once.)
Face it, if a Pentagon general, his salary paid with my tax dollars, can label homosexual acts as "immoral" without a call for his dismissal, who are the moral high and mighty kidding?
Our nation, historically bursting with generosity toward strangers, remains remarkably unkind toward its own. Just under our gleaming patina of inclusiveness, we harbor corroding guts. America, I tell you that it doesn't matter how many times you brush your teeth. If your insides are rotting your breath will stink. So, how do you people choose which hate to embrace, which to forgive with a wink and a week in rehab, and which to protest? Where's my copy of that rule book?
Let me cite a non-volatile example of how prejudice can cohabit unchecked with good intentions. I am a huge fan of David Letterman's. I watch the opening of his show a couple of times a week and have done so for decades. Without fail, in his opening monologue or skit Mr. Letterman makes a joke about someone being fat. I kid you not. Will that destroy our nation? Should he be fired or lose his sponsors? Obviously not.
But I think that there is something deeper going on at the Letterman studio than coincidence. And, as I've said, I cite this example simply to illustrate that all kinds of prejudice exist in the human heart. Some are harmless. Some not so harmless. But we need to understand who we are if we wish to change. (In the interest of full disclosure, I should confess to not only being a gay American, but also a fat one. Yes, I'm a double winner.)
I urge you to look around, or better yet, listen around and become aware of the prejudice in everyday life. We are so surrounded by expressions of intolerance that I am in shock and awe that anyone noticed all these recent high-profile instances. Still, I'm gladdened because our no longer being deaf to them may signal their eventual eradication.
The real point is that you cannot harbor malice toward others and then cry foul when someone displays intolerance against you. Prejudice tolerated is intolerance encouraged. Rise up in righteousness when you witness the words and deeds of hate, but only if you are willing to rise up against them all, including your own. Otherwise suffer the slings and arrows of disrespect silently.
Harvey Fierstein is an actor and playwright.
Thursday, February 22, 2007
Taking a break from touring to get pissed...
A pal sent me this...
I have no words for the profound ignorance and arrogance of this piece...
http://www.townhall.com/columnists/MichaelMedved/2007/02/21/
where_tim_hardaway_was_right
Just felt like sharing. Cut, paste, and see what you think folks - you will have to paste in two parts because I couldn't get the darn thing to link right.
UGH!
As we are heading into the stupid time of year where mudslinging and such starts to ramp up on both sides of the aisle. Where groups of people are going to start being used as pawns once again for political gain instead of dealing with real issues - I think I will be keeping the down thumb around for future posts.
Thursday, December 14, 2006
Another - REALLY?
I got the following from a GLAAD media alert. I can't believe that in midst of all this TIME Magazine, of all magazines, would look to having this man write about Cheney being a Grandfather. Perhaps someone on the other side of the debate discussing how a parent could stand-up as a leader in this nation and not move towards helping make the world a better a place for his daughter - maybe - but this FOOL!!!!!
So I urge my friends and loved ones to read this and decide for themselves if TIME made the right move. Voice your concerns if you have them. Let yourself be heard. Sometimes the only way to silence the 'village idiot' is to quietly but firmly speak your mind too.
This GLAAD Alert can also be accessed online at:
http://www.glaad.org/action/alerts_detail.php?id=3942
GLAAD ALERT
Dec. 13, 2006
ASK 'TIME' TO CORRECT DOBSON'S MISLEADING CLAIMS ABOUT GAY & LESBIAN FAMILIES
Following widespread media coverage of the announcement that Mary Cheney, daughter of Vice President Dick Cheney, is pregnant, Time magazine made the unusual mis-step of inviting anti-gay fundamentalist James Dobson (Focus on the Family) to contribute a column that, unsurprisingly, contained significant misrepresentations.
Dobson's column - "Two Mommies Is One Too Many" - can be read at Time.com (http://www.time.com/time/magazine/printout/0,8816,1568485,00.html). In it, Dobson denigrates the families of gay and lesbian Americans while distorting and misrepresenting the social science on gay and lesbian parenting:
"With all due respect to Cheney and her partner, Heather Poe, the majority of more than 30 years of social-science evidence indicates that children do best on every measure of well-being when raised by their married mother and father."
Dobson and other anti-gay activists who attack gay and lesbian families frequently employ this soundbite in an attempt to mislead audiences. When he cites "30 years of social-science evidence," Dobson is not referring to credible, peer-reviewed studies comparing developmental outcomes of children being raised by gay and lesbian couples with those being raised by opposite-sex married couples. Dobson's claim about "30 years of social-science evidence" is simply not related to discussions about children being raised by two loving gay or lesbian parents.
Dobson's misleading distortion of social science is easily debunked with one look at the "Research Summary on Lesbian and Gay Parenting" (http://www.apa.org/pi/parent.html) by the American Psychological Association and the "Technical Report on Coparent or Second-Parent Adoption by Same-Sex Parents" (http://aappolicy.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/pediatrics;109/2/341) by the American Academy of Pediatrics, which, after reviewing the social science data, concludes that children with gay parents can have the same advantages and outcomes in terms of health, adjustment and development as those with heterosexual parents.
Dobson's willful misrepresentation of social science research is both disturbing and predictable. And Time magazine's decision to extend Dobson a platform without holding him to basic standards of accuracy is deeply troubling and must be addressed. Over the past three days, GLAAD has been discussing this issue with Time's editors -- and we need you to share your concerns as well.
WRITE NOW!
Please review Dobson's op-ed and write to Time magazine today. Express your concern about Time's decision to grant Dobson a platform to spread misinformation about gay and lesbian families. And ask that Time correct the record by publishing a counterpoint column or article of similar length in the magazine's print edition.
Visit http://www.glaad.org to Take Action today!
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Family Pride
http://familypride.org/
American Psychological Association
Research Summary on Lesbian and Gay Parenting
http://www.apa.org/pi/parent.html
American Academy of Pediatrics
Technical Report on Coparent or Second-Parent Adoption by Same-Sex Parents
http://aappolicy.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/pediatrics;109/2/341
FROM THE GLAAD ALERT ARCHIVES:
Sept. 9, 2003 - "Tell CNN, Larry King Live to Stop Promoting James Dobson's Anti-Gay Attacks"
http://www.glaad.org/action/al_archive_detail.php?id=3485
So I urge my friends and loved ones to read this and decide for themselves if TIME made the right move. Voice your concerns if you have them. Let yourself be heard. Sometimes the only way to silence the 'village idiot' is to quietly but firmly speak your mind too.
This GLAAD Alert can also be accessed online at:
http://www.glaad.org/action/alerts_detail.php?id=3942
GLAAD ALERT
Dec. 13, 2006
ASK 'TIME' TO CORRECT DOBSON'S MISLEADING CLAIMS ABOUT GAY & LESBIAN FAMILIES
Following widespread media coverage of the announcement that Mary Cheney, daughter of Vice President Dick Cheney, is pregnant, Time magazine made the unusual mis-step of inviting anti-gay fundamentalist James Dobson (Focus on the Family) to contribute a column that, unsurprisingly, contained significant misrepresentations.
Dobson's column - "Two Mommies Is One Too Many" - can be read at Time.com (http://www.time.com/time/magazine/printout/0,8816,1568485,00.html). In it, Dobson denigrates the families of gay and lesbian Americans while distorting and misrepresenting the social science on gay and lesbian parenting:
"With all due respect to Cheney and her partner, Heather Poe, the majority of more than 30 years of social-science evidence indicates that children do best on every measure of well-being when raised by their married mother and father."
Dobson and other anti-gay activists who attack gay and lesbian families frequently employ this soundbite in an attempt to mislead audiences. When he cites "30 years of social-science evidence," Dobson is not referring to credible, peer-reviewed studies comparing developmental outcomes of children being raised by gay and lesbian couples with those being raised by opposite-sex married couples. Dobson's claim about "30 years of social-science evidence" is simply not related to discussions about children being raised by two loving gay or lesbian parents.
Dobson's misleading distortion of social science is easily debunked with one look at the "Research Summary on Lesbian and Gay Parenting" (http://www.apa.org/pi/parent.html) by the American Psychological Association and the "Technical Report on Coparent or Second-Parent Adoption by Same-Sex Parents" (http://aappolicy.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/pediatrics;109/2/341) by the American Academy of Pediatrics, which, after reviewing the social science data, concludes that children with gay parents can have the same advantages and outcomes in terms of health, adjustment and development as those with heterosexual parents.
Dobson's willful misrepresentation of social science research is both disturbing and predictable. And Time magazine's decision to extend Dobson a platform without holding him to basic standards of accuracy is deeply troubling and must be addressed. Over the past three days, GLAAD has been discussing this issue with Time's editors -- and we need you to share your concerns as well.
WRITE NOW!
Please review Dobson's op-ed and write to Time magazine today. Express your concern about Time's decision to grant Dobson a platform to spread misinformation about gay and lesbian families. And ask that Time correct the record by publishing a counterpoint column or article of similar length in the magazine's print edition.
Visit http://www.glaad.org to Take Action today!
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Family Pride
http://familypride.org/
American Psychological Association
Research Summary on Lesbian and Gay Parenting
http://www.apa.org/pi/parent.html
American Academy of Pediatrics
Technical Report on Coparent or Second-Parent Adoption by Same-Sex Parents
http://aappolicy.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/pediatrics;109/2/341
FROM THE GLAAD ALERT ARCHIVES:
Sept. 9, 2003 - "Tell CNN, Larry King Live to Stop Promoting James Dobson's Anti-Gay Attacks"
http://www.glaad.org/action/al_archive_detail.php?id=3485
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
A little something to think on...
Read about this on another blog so I checked it out...
Interesting read that has been on my mind today.
http://blogs.usatoday.com/oped/2006/11/when_religion_l.html
Thought this might make for some interesting feedback.
In other news I met the gang at the Palace last night. It was a nice time. I will say the music was a little to loud for my tastes - I like hearing people when it's chatting time and loud music when it's dancing time however all and all it was an honor to meet the people behind Matt's friendships in South Beach. And having the chance to put a face with the wise words of one Mrs. Astor was great - might not realize it but the grasp of wit and wisdom is inspiring.
Today we have two shows. Then a day off for Turkey and thanks. And then 6 shows over 3 days. Doesn't really effect me because I would be in the office anyway but the cast is going to be dragging by the Monday day off.
Interesting read that has been on my mind today.
http://blogs.usatoday.com/oped/2006/11/when_religion_l.html
Thought this might make for some interesting feedback.
In other news I met the gang at the Palace last night. It was a nice time. I will say the music was a little to loud for my tastes - I like hearing people when it's chatting time and loud music when it's dancing time however all and all it was an honor to meet the people behind Matt's friendships in South Beach. And having the chance to put a face with the wise words of one Mrs. Astor was great - might not realize it but the grasp of wit and wisdom is inspiring.
Today we have two shows. Then a day off for Turkey and thanks. And then 6 shows over 3 days. Doesn't really effect me because I would be in the office anyway but the cast is going to be dragging by the Monday day off.
Thursday, October 12, 2006
A Litte Time for Reflection and ACTION!
There will be more updates soon enough from the latest stop but in the mean time I thought it important to pass along the following to those peeps who read my little blog here.
This is part of a newsletter I received today from the Matthew Shepard Foundation. It is a note from Judy Shepard and I think it speaks for itself. I would encourage any of you who can't make a donation to MSF at this time to at least sign-up for their newsletter and also make the pledge to vote in this next election.
In my personal opinion it's time for change. Maybe you don't agree but either way it's important that each and every one of us votes in November whether in person or by absentee ballot.
For those looking to find the foundation website it sits just to the right of this in my link, along with the tour site and the site of my very good friend Rob's card company.
Hope this finds everyone well.
* * *
Dear Friend,
8 years ago today, hate in its most vicious form stole the life of my son Matthew. Sometimes it seems like only yesterday, but then I reflect on all of the progress that has been made since 1998 to erase hate in our society - progress made in part because of what happened to Matthew. That is why on this day each year, the Matthew Shepard Foundation seeks to do something proactive to keep the tide of positive change moving forward.
Today we are launching our National Get Out The Vote Campaign to encourage everyone in the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender (GLBT) and allied community to let their voice be heard and vote on November 7th. If Matthew were alive today, I know he would tell you:
REGISTER! LEARN! PASS IT ON! VOTE!!! STAY INVOLVED!
It's your right, your duty and your future. But, I have one more request to make of you - a very special request. Since Matthew can no longer exercise his right to vote, a right he cherished, I ask that you PLEDGE TO VOTE FOR MATTHEW on November 7th. Commit to sharing your voice with Matthew, commit to using your primary right as an American, commit to playing a role in determining the future of your community.
The Matthew Shepard Foundation is also officially launching our new website today. We are still putting some finishing touches on the site, but it is a website we are proud of and hope you will visit often. It was designed with you in mind. It provides the most detailed information about Matthew, the Foundation and how YOU can make a difference in the world.
Judy Shepard
Friday, June 23, 2006
Big Surprise
Yep - just sharing more news from the world today... what a shock (note the sarcasm)
From Advocate.com
Focus on the Family accused of manipulating research
The right-wing group Focus on the Family is being accused of manipulating research on gays and lesbians in an effort to advance its homophobic agenda. It all began when the Colorado Springs, Colo.–based group released a statement on its Web site refuting the results of a study on lesbian teens conducted by Elizabeth Saewyc of the University of British Columbia. Saewyc’s study found that lesbian teens were more likely to attempt suicide than their straight peers, but Focus on the Family took an opportunity to use the findings to come up with a different conclusion than what Saewyc found. “Regrettably, [lesbian teens] think they have to embrace homosexuality because pro-gay advocates told them that they were born gay,” claimed Focus on the Family spokeswoman Melissa Fryrear on the group’s site. On Monday, Saewyc responded to Focus on the Family’s claims by telling the Canadian Press, “The research has been hijacked for somebody’s political purposes or ideological purposes, and that’s worrisome.” The conservative group defended itself in the Canadian Press article by bringing up a 2001 study on sexual orientation conducted by Columbia University professor Robert Spitzer. Spitzer said Focus on the Family was once again distorting the facts. “Although a third of the subjects in my study reported having had serious thoughts of suicide related to their homosexuality, not one of them blamed the gay rights movement’s advocating a ‘born gay’ theory of homosexuality as the cause of their suicidal thinking,” Spitzer said. “Focus on the Family should shut down its fib factory and start focusing on the needs of real families,” said Wayne Besen, executive director of Truth Wins Out, a pro-gay advocacy group. “This group mocks science and can’t tell a centrifuge from a centerfold or a test tube from a boob tube. All they understand is the science of spin, which got them into a lot of trouble.” (The Advocate)
From Advocate.com
Focus on the Family accused of manipulating research
The right-wing group Focus on the Family is being accused of manipulating research on gays and lesbians in an effort to advance its homophobic agenda. It all began when the Colorado Springs, Colo.–based group released a statement on its Web site refuting the results of a study on lesbian teens conducted by Elizabeth Saewyc of the University of British Columbia. Saewyc’s study found that lesbian teens were more likely to attempt suicide than their straight peers, but Focus on the Family took an opportunity to use the findings to come up with a different conclusion than what Saewyc found. “Regrettably, [lesbian teens] think they have to embrace homosexuality because pro-gay advocates told them that they were born gay,” claimed Focus on the Family spokeswoman Melissa Fryrear on the group’s site. On Monday, Saewyc responded to Focus on the Family’s claims by telling the Canadian Press, “The research has been hijacked for somebody’s political purposes or ideological purposes, and that’s worrisome.” The conservative group defended itself in the Canadian Press article by bringing up a 2001 study on sexual orientation conducted by Columbia University professor Robert Spitzer. Spitzer said Focus on the Family was once again distorting the facts. “Although a third of the subjects in my study reported having had serious thoughts of suicide related to their homosexuality, not one of them blamed the gay rights movement’s advocating a ‘born gay’ theory of homosexuality as the cause of their suicidal thinking,” Spitzer said. “Focus on the Family should shut down its fib factory and start focusing on the needs of real families,” said Wayne Besen, executive director of Truth Wins Out, a pro-gay advocacy group. “This group mocks science and can’t tell a centrifuge from a centerfold or a test tube from a boob tube. All they understand is the science of spin, which got them into a lot of trouble.” (The Advocate)
Friday, June 09, 2006
Why the Daily Show is better 'news' then Fox...
Two people calmly talking on two sides of an issue
http://hammeroftruth.com/2006/06/08/jon-stewart-schools-bill-bennett-on-gay-marriage/
Unlike Fox News...
Choose any O'Reilly Factor for just the opposite.
As for the Daily Show discussion. I appreciate that despite it being a satire show normally that Jon and Bill got to the heart of why it is instead of hiding behind the bull. Bill pointed out his issues with gay 'lifestyles' and Jon, rightfully, pointed out the biological factor.
Worth a watch
http://hammeroftruth.com/2006/06/08/jon-stewart-schools-bill-bennett-on-gay-marriage/
Unlike Fox News...
Choose any O'Reilly Factor for just the opposite.
As for the Daily Show discussion. I appreciate that despite it being a satire show normally that Jon and Bill got to the heart of why it is instead of hiding behind the bull. Bill pointed out his issues with gay 'lifestyles' and Jon, rightfully, pointed out the biological factor.
Worth a watch
Thursday, June 08, 2006
What a surprise..
The ploy to distract didn't pass although it stirred up the 'family values' folks. Just like they planned
http://pageoneq.com/news/2006/fma_060706.html
Most homosexuals have straight parents. So what was this guys point?
http://www.senatemajority.com/inhofe_family_not_gay.html
National Security agency may or may not... really? REALLY?!
http://pageoneq.com/news/2006/nsa_060606.html
A friend recently said "Who cares about the phone tapping? They are looking for criminals."
To which I replied - "Until they want to be looking after other people."
Land of the free and the home of the brave - I guess we can't get it all right - right? WRONG!!!!!
When will things start turning around?
Oh Brother...
Chele
http://pageoneq.com/news/2006/fma_060706.html
Most homosexuals have straight parents. So what was this guys point?
http://www.senatemajority.com/inhofe_family_not_gay.html
National Security agency may or may not... really? REALLY?!
http://pageoneq.com/news/2006/nsa_060606.html
A friend recently said "Who cares about the phone tapping? They are looking for criminals."
To which I replied - "Until they want to be looking after other people."
Land of the free and the home of the brave - I guess we can't get it all right - right? WRONG!!!!!
When will things start turning around?
Oh Brother...
Chele
Monday, April 17, 2006
Are you kidding me?
Gay familes were eager to be identified this year at the annual Easter Roll at the White House. They lined up early - three days early to be exact - so they could have the chance to be seen by the first lady and the president. So they could make them see that their familes are as part of the American landscape as any other family.
And what does the White House do?
At the eleventh hour they change the rules. They move youth volunteers to the head of the line and instead of being seen by the First Family of this country they and all the other familes that arrived early were allowed to roll eggs with actors in costumes on the White House lawn. Will any major media outlets cover this bait and switch - nope.
Unbelievable!
http://pageoneq.com/news/2006/eggroll_041506.html
And what does the White House do?
At the eleventh hour they change the rules. They move youth volunteers to the head of the line and instead of being seen by the First Family of this country they and all the other familes that arrived early were allowed to roll eggs with actors in costumes on the White House lawn. Will any major media outlets cover this bait and switch - nope.
Unbelievable!
http://pageoneq.com/news/2006/eggroll_041506.html
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