I am very sad today. Sad that majority rule can take away minority rights. Sad that the State Supreme court has said that some gays are more equal than others. Sad that the world is so full of hate and fear that they try to legislate love.
I don't expect you all to agree with me. And, I'll try not to call names if you don't. But, keep in mind that it was once illegal for folks of different races to marry, just as it was once legal to have 'separate but equal' schools for our children. Some folks don't agree that this is a civil rights issue, they still believe that homosexuality is a choice. With all of the hate directed towards gays in this country, who would willingly make such a choice?
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Huh?!?!?
With only 21% (last I heard) of the US population willing to identify themselves as "Republicans", this is the best the RNC can come up with:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcNQuHsrxXY
Surely they are bereft of ideas, if this lame attempt at slamming Pelosi is any indication. I'm embarrassed for them...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcNQuHsrxXY
Surely they are bereft of ideas, if this lame attempt at slamming Pelosi is any indication. I'm embarrassed for them...
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Look Over There!!!
Well, Brushfires family, I have been derelict in my duties, once again. But, I have the semblance of a reason: I am so fucking angry with the GOP, the media and the Dems right now, I'm not sure I can finish this post without it deteriorating into an incoherent mess. (I know, how would that be any different...)
How many times do we have to witness the Repugs use the old 'bait and switch' play before we get wise to it? "What did Nancy Pelosi know, and when did she know it?" I call BULLSHIT!!! Anything Speaker Pelosi knew was AFTER John Yoo and Keith Bybee wrote legal briefs justifying torture, AFTER Dick Cheney told the CIA to take over the 'interrogations', AFTER men and women who are sworn to defend, protect, and uphold the Constitution tortured!!! That is the issue - people gave orders, others followed them. (Oh, and by the way, they briefed a few members of the House and Senate about what they may/might/possibly do/be doing to prisoners.)
Come on, folks! Please, please, please tell me we're not going to fall for this again. This is mis-direction and deflection of the highest caliber, but we've all seen it before, we know it's happening...will we allow the GOP to turn this into a referendum on Speaker Pelosi - and thereby an instrument to blunt the effectiveness of PrezBO - or are we going to keep the discussion where it belongs: Who ordered it, who did it - and what are WE going to do about it?
(Not too bad, a minimum of swearing...at least compared to what I wanted to type.)
How many times do we have to witness the Repugs use the old 'bait and switch' play before we get wise to it? "What did Nancy Pelosi know, and when did she know it?" I call BULLSHIT!!! Anything Speaker Pelosi knew was AFTER John Yoo and Keith Bybee wrote legal briefs justifying torture, AFTER Dick Cheney told the CIA to take over the 'interrogations', AFTER men and women who are sworn to defend, protect, and uphold the Constitution tortured!!! That is the issue - people gave orders, others followed them. (Oh, and by the way, they briefed a few members of the House and Senate about what they may/might/possibly do/be doing to prisoners.)
Come on, folks! Please, please, please tell me we're not going to fall for this again. This is mis-direction and deflection of the highest caliber, but we've all seen it before, we know it's happening...will we allow the GOP to turn this into a referendum on Speaker Pelosi - and thereby an instrument to blunt the effectiveness of PrezBO - or are we going to keep the discussion where it belongs: Who ordered it, who did it - and what are WE going to do about it?
(Not too bad, a minimum of swearing...at least compared to what I wanted to type.)
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Older, None the Wiser
First, I'd like to thank you all for the sweet birthday messages. I am pretty shameless about promoting the day, as I get excited just like a little kid as it approaches. I haven't told you every little bit about my life, but suffice to say, I'm pretty darned lucky to still be here today. Unlike so many of my friends, I love getting older - it sure beats the alternative!!!
Secondly, I need to apologize for neglecting the blog. Between feeling like I'm in a holding pattern regarding the condo (fingers crossed!) and feeling sorry for myself about my boss quitting (last Friday was his last day), I've been decidedly uninterested in thinking hard enough to even do another b.s. photo caption post. I appreciate your patience, and have noticed that no one has complained about the lack of a new post - except, perhaps, by their absence. ;-)
However, I still got nothing...what's going on with you?
In honor of...well, me! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVLrA0yCtP4
Secondly, I need to apologize for neglecting the blog. Between feeling like I'm in a holding pattern regarding the condo (fingers crossed!) and feeling sorry for myself about my boss quitting (last Friday was his last day), I've been decidedly uninterested in thinking hard enough to even do another b.s. photo caption post. I appreciate your patience, and have noticed that no one has complained about the lack of a new post - except, perhaps, by their absence. ;-)
However, I still got nothing...what's going on with you?
In honor of...well, me! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVLrA0yCtP4
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