This video, courtesy of Equality Matters, should be required viewing for everyone supporting lgbt non-discrimination laws. I've seen those against these laws demonstrate the ability to repeat talking points and lies on cue. We need to pick up that ability when it comes to debunking the talking points and lies.:
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Family Research Council exploiting Meriam Ibrahim to bash Obama, lgbts' & other Tuesday midday news briefs
Tony Perkins Uses Meriam Ibrahim To Promote Anti-Obama, Anti-Gay Agenda - How morally bankrupt is the Family Research Council? Even when the organization helps to save a woman from being executed in Sudanese country, it tells lies about the situation to bash Obama and the lgbt community.
In Utah’s same-sex marriage debate, should the children be off limits? - Looks like our opposition is getting highly tacky. Louisiana State Judge Rules Against Same-Sex Marriage Ban - BOOM!
Americans Growing Anti-Gay, Want Even More Religion In Their Politics - To willful men, the injuries they procure must be their own schoolmasters. Careful what you wish for, folks.
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan officiates her first same-sex wedding - Sweet!
Bisexual Visibility Day: 22 Reasons Why We're Celebrating - 22 very good reasons.
FRC's 'Values Voter' summit will be another anti-gay hot mess
It's that time of year again when the Family Research Council unleashes one of its "Values Voter" summits on America. It's going to be a cornucopia of homophobia, anti-Obama lies and basic nastiness under the guise of "protecting morality."
Everybody who is anybody in the right-wing will be there from Michelle Bachmann to Sarah Palin (although I doubt Palin will be talking about that brawl her family got into recently). From Right Wing Watch comes a short who's who listing:
Tony Perkins
Tony Perkins is president of the Family Research Council, the chief sponsor of the Values Voter Summit. Now a widely recognized spokesman for social conservative causes, Perkins served two terms as a Republican legislator in the Louisiana House of Representatives before launching a failed bid for the U.S. Senate in 2002.
Perkins has: Contended that the anti-bullying “It Gets Better” project is “immoral,” “disgusting,” and promotes “perversion.”
Defined efforts by the Obama administration to advance LGBT rights abroad as a push for “radical sexualism” and “global homosexuality.”
Praised a Uganda bill that would have condemned gays and lesbians to death as an effort to “uphold moral conduct that protects others and in particular the most vulnerable.”
Warned that LGBT rights advocates will launch a holocaust against Christians, placing those that oppose same-sex marriage into “boxcars.”
Mat Staver
Mat Staver is the dean of the Liberty University School of Law and the founder and chairman of its affiliate, Liberty Counsel, which is a sponsor of the Values Voter Summit.
At a previous Values Voter Summit, Staver claimed that progressives are using LGBT rights and secular government in order to “ultimately implode America” and that the “agenda of the homosexual movement” is to destroy freedom and Western civilization.
Through his position at Liberty Counsel, Staver has: Suggested that the president was using health care reform to create his own personal army of Brownshirts.
Claimed that President Obama “does not respect America” and wants to intentionally cripple the country so he can gain global power.
Called the legalization of same-sex marriage “the beginning of the end of Western Civilization,” warning it will lead to “forced homosexuality.”
Benham Brothers
Twin brothers Jason and David Benham were catapulted to national attention this year when an HGTV show that they were set to star in was cancelled following revelations about their anti-gay, anti-choice, anti-Muslim activism. Since the show’s cancellation, the brothers have become a cause célèbre for the Religious Right, which has lifted them up as an example of the supposed persecution of conservative Christians in America.
One or both of the brothers have: Asserted that the LGBT equality movement is part of a “spiritual fight" between God and the “kingdom run by Satan.”
Urged the city of Charlotte, NC to deny permits to an LGBT Pride event, calling it a “vile” and “destructive” activity that “should not be allowed in our city.”
Compared the fight against marriage equality to opposing Nazi Germany.
Called an Islamic community center a “den of iniquity” and referred to Muslims as “the enemy attacking" America.
For more about the rest of the "Values Voter" attendees, go here.
Monday, September 22, 2014
SC Pride's 25th anniversary - the pictures tell the entire story
Saturday, South Carolina Pride celebrated its 25th anniversary with its annual parade and festival through the downtown streets of Columbia, SC .
This year was highly successful as over 30,000 attendees joined together for fun, fellowship, and basic love for each other regardless of age, race, or sexual orientation. Granted, when it comes to pride celebrations, all of the attention seems to be devoted to the big cities of San Francisco and New York.
But we in South Carolina do rather well for ourselves:
And just like a good picnic attracts ants, a good pride parade attracts these people:
This year was highly successful as over 30,000 attendees joined together for fun, fellowship, and basic love for each other regardless of age, race, or sexual orientation. Granted, when it comes to pride celebrations, all of the attention seems to be devoted to the big cities of San Francisco and New York.
But we in South Carolina do rather well for ourselves:
And just like a good picnic attracts ants, a good pride parade attracts these people:
THIS is what anti-gay groups want the lgbt community to 'tolerate'
My post this morning on the Human Rights Campaign report, The Export of Hate has generated a lot of positive feedback.
And a good part of it came from the spotlight videos which HRC created to accompany the report on the anti-gay figures who are attempting to spread their homophobia around the globe. I think I know why this is happening. The videos, using footage and exact footage of these anti-gay talking heads, have taken a life of their own because they speak to a serious part of this so-called cultural war.
The continuing mantra of anti-gay spokespeople and groups is that lgbts are basically hypocrites because we supposedly want "tolerance" for our opinions and views but refuse to show tolerance for views that disagree with ours.
That frame of mind is basic semantic garbage carefully crafted to take attention away from the exact words and views of those who oppose our right to equality. While this claim puts the lgbt community on the defense, no one talks about the ugly claims they make about us, our lives, and our lives and how these claims destroy our dignity as human beings.
So by request (because I've had quite a few this morning), I am going to spotlight more videos from HRC's youtube accompaniment to The Export of Hate and with those spotlights, I am going to ask the simple question which I DARE anyone from the other side of the argument to answer:
Why in the hell should the lgbt community tolerate this:
Brian Camenker:
And a good part of it came from the spotlight videos which HRC created to accompany the report on the anti-gay figures who are attempting to spread their homophobia around the globe. I think I know why this is happening. The videos, using footage and exact footage of these anti-gay talking heads, have taken a life of their own because they speak to a serious part of this so-called cultural war.
The continuing mantra of anti-gay spokespeople and groups is that lgbts are basically hypocrites because we supposedly want "tolerance" for our opinions and views but refuse to show tolerance for views that disagree with ours.
That frame of mind is basic semantic garbage carefully crafted to take attention away from the exact words and views of those who oppose our right to equality. While this claim puts the lgbt community on the defense, no one talks about the ugly claims they make about us, our lives, and our lives and how these claims destroy our dignity as human beings.
So by request (because I've had quite a few this morning), I am going to spotlight more videos from HRC's youtube accompaniment to The Export of Hate and with those spotlights, I am going to ask the simple question which I DARE anyone from the other side of the argument to answer:
Why in the hell should the lgbt community tolerate this:
Brian Camenker:
Janice Shaw Crouse:
Robert Scott Lopez:
Peter LaBarbera:
Scott Lively:
To see other videos, go here.
To download the report The Export of Hate, click the title
HRC's 'Export of Hate' report making the anti-gay right downright hysterical,
Editor's note - My photo essay on Saturday's South Carolina Pride festival has been postponed until this afternoon. The following post is very important. I had already written in the past about HRC's report on anti-gay groups spreading propaganda worldwide. However, the level and intensity of detail HRC has put into this report as well as the responses of several anti-gay groups and talking heads leads me to realize that more details, attention, and praise should be given:
I have never engaged in the negative banter about the Human Rights Campaign whether it was deserved or not because I've always felt such things are self-defeating.
But that's not to say that when the organization creates a direct hit against the religious right, you won't find me singing from the rooftops and dancing in the rain.
And such is the case with its report, The Export of Hate. .
The Export of Hate is an intense and very thorough calling out of those anti-gay figures who are now attempting to spread their venom across the globe. According to HRC:
It surprises me that HRC published this report because I have never viewed the organization as one to take on the anti-gay industry with such directness. But I say more power to it.
Needless to say some folks aren't happy with HRC's report, such as Peter LaBarbera, who has a profile in the report. He said the following:
Of course in his mea culpa, LaBarbera never directly addressed what HRC's report said about him:
Another person whose anti-gay activities garnered him an entry into the report, Scott Lively, got downright hysterical, accusing HRC of plotting to get him killed.
HRC's report is accompanied by short videos which use the exact words of every anti-gay figure mentioned in the report, such as Paul Cameron (featured at the top of this post). Other videos feature such folks as:
Michael Brown:
Mat Staver:
Brian Brown:
At the very least, go to HRC's youtube site in order to see the videos on every anti-gay activist spotlighted in the organization's report. But by all means, PLEASE download The Export of Hate, read it, and send it to your friends and family.
I don't know what possessed HRC to let it's hair down and engage in the street fight against anti-gay propaganda, but who cares.
I say hell yeah! It's about time!
Related post: How They See Us: Unmasking the Religious Right War on Gay America
I have never engaged in the negative banter about the Human Rights Campaign whether it was deserved or not because I've always felt such things are self-defeating.
But that's not to say that when the organization creates a direct hit against the religious right, you won't find me singing from the rooftops and dancing in the rain.
And such is the case with its report, The Export of Hate. .
The Export of Hate is an intense and very thorough calling out of those anti-gay figures who are now attempting to spread their venom across the globe. According to HRC:
There is a network of American extremists who work tirelessly to undercut LGBT people around the world at every turn. They spew venomous rhetoric, outrageous theories, and discredited science. Some claim that LGBT people are responsible for the Holocaust, the Rwandan genocide, and the spread of HIV/AIDS. Others argue that LGBT people are luring away children, and that acceptance of LGBT people will lead to the destruction of families around the world. Some even suggest that the death penalty could be an appropriate punishment for simply being LGBT. It's time to take action.
It surprises me that HRC published this report because I have never viewed the organization as one to take on the anti-gay industry with such directness. But I say more power to it.
Needless to say some folks aren't happy with HRC's report, such as Peter LaBarbera, who has a profile in the report. He said the following:
If criticizing intentionally motherless and intentionally fatherless homosexual-led households is hateful, then surely most of the world is hateful! The LGBT Lobby’s campaign to portray the fervent defense of historic, Judeo-Christian teachings on sex and marriage as Hate, Bigotry & Homophobia–Big Gay Inc’s top three slanders against people of faith and morals–is itself profoundly hateful and bigoted. But we should expect such calculated smears from a Sin Movement that is essentially engaged in a political and cultural war against Nature and Nature’s God. Casting aside the lies and slanders, we will not be deterred in our defense of Truth. God bless.
Of course in his mea culpa, LaBarbera never directly addressed what HRC's report said about him:
Americans for Truth About Homosexuality is known for posting inflammatory material and inaccurate material about LGBT people on its website. The organization has given a platform to discredited psychologist Paul Cameron and to notorious exporter of hate Scott Lively. The Southern Poverty Law Center considers Americans for Truth About Homosexuality a hate group.
Another person whose anti-gay activities garnered him an entry into the report, Scott Lively, got downright hysterical, accusing HRC of plotting to get him killed.
HRC's report is accompanied by short videos which use the exact words of every anti-gay figure mentioned in the report, such as Paul Cameron (featured at the top of this post). Other videos feature such folks as:
Michael Brown:
Mat Staver:
Brian Brown:
At the very least, go to HRC's youtube site in order to see the videos on every anti-gay activist spotlighted in the organization's report. But by all means, PLEASE download The Export of Hate, read it, and send it to your friends and family.
I don't know what possessed HRC to let it's hair down and engage in the street fight against anti-gay propaganda, but who cares.
I say hell yeah! It's about time!
Related post: How They See Us: Unmasking the Religious Right War on Gay America
Friday, September 19, 2014
'Gay teen, mother comes out to each other ' & other Friday midday news briefs
Gay Teen And Mother Come Out To Each Other - Did you hear the urban legend about the child who came out to his mother only to have his mother come out to HIM? It's not an urban legend. It really happened.
Texas Hotel Reportedly Cancels Ugandan President’s Stay Over His Anti-Gay Views - BYE!Listen To A Fox News Hero Lash Out At Gay People On A Conference Call - EW! EW! EW! He was like a walking, breathing personification of that anti-gay "Deathstyle" comic book I show from time to time.
South Carolina Pride celebrates 25 years fighting for equal rights for all - Sorry but I have to brag about this again. 25 year BABY!!!!!!
The Secret Antigay U.S. Money Behind The WCF and the Global Evangelical War on LGBT Rights - TWOCares is doing some awesome work here and what the organization is finding out is spooky. It goes beyond demonization by way of lies, cherry-picked and junk science studies. This shit is getting REAL and I'm ready for it.
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