A video has surfaced detailing the "proof" of just how the "plot" to make Obama president had formed. And it is . . . startling to say the least:
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Obama's 'deception' - The Birthers have proof . . . sort of
It's Sunday so I thought I would take time away from talking about lgbt issues and the religious right to that of President Obama and those pesky birthers.
A video has surfaced detailing the "proof" of just how the "plot" to make Obama president had formed. And it is . . . startling to say the least:
A video has surfaced detailing the "proof" of just how the "plot" to make Obama president had formed. And it is . . . startling to say the least:
Saturday, April 16, 2011
SC gay man attacked by mob
This is insane. An attack of a young gay man, Joshua Esskew, on video. Luckily the young man wasn't seriously hurt but if anyone knows anything, please call the police. The following footage is ugly but it could have been worse.
Right now there are no arrests and we don't know why the situation went down. But Esskew is sure that he was attacked because of his sexual orientation:
I want to send a shout out of support to Esskew. Don't be afraid of who you are and don't ever shrink from defending yourself. At the same time, pepper spray or mace isn't a bad idea.
It's not a joke. I've had to carry some myself and I would not be ashamed if I had to use it to defend myself.
There are times when you should act like King or Gandhi and there are times when you should "get to slicing." And there is no shame in knowing AND acting on the difference.
Lastly even if this situation did not turn out to be an attack on Esskew because of his sexual orientation, what the @!*& does it say about a group of people who would pile on one person simply because they can?
Disgusting.
Right now there are no arrests and we don't know why the situation went down. But Esskew is sure that he was attacked because of his sexual orientation:
Joshua Esskew said he stopped at the Gas Spot on South Cherry Road last Saturday. The 19-year-old said one second he heard a gay slur and the next second he was almost unconscious.
"I responded with, 'What was that you said?' But nothing offensive toward them," Esskew said, describing the encounter.
Surveillance video from the store shows a man hitting Esskew over the head with a beer bottle.
"Three came up from the gas pumps. Two came up toward the Laundromat. There were three or four already standing there. They all just came," Esskew said.
Investigators say a mob rushed to join in the attack just because they could.
I want to send a shout out of support to Esskew. Don't be afraid of who you are and don't ever shrink from defending yourself. At the same time, pepper spray or mace isn't a bad idea.
It's not a joke. I've had to carry some myself and I would not be ashamed if I had to use it to defend myself.
There are times when you should act like King or Gandhi and there are times when you should "get to slicing." And there is no shame in knowing AND acting on the difference.
Lastly even if this situation did not turn out to be an attack on Esskew because of his sexual orientation, what the @!*& does it say about a group of people who would pile on one person simply because they can?
Disgusting.
Is the Family Research Council finally a 'damaged' brand?
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| Where was Peter Sprigg at Friday's DOMA hearing? |
Not because who was there as witnesses, but because who wasn't there.
Where was the Family Research Council? I find it bizarre that an organization which has spoken in front of Congressional committees in the past and has a webpage devoted to "Defending DOMA" was conspicuously M.I.A. during this hearing.
Not only that, but I couldn't find a word about the hearing on its webpage.
Now there could be a multitude of reasons the Family Research Council was missing during Friday's hearing, but since we don't know any of them, I am going to take advantage of the situation to speculate.
Where was FRC's chief witness, Peter Sprigg? Sprigg has crossed the country speaking in front of state legislators on the subject of marriage equality (opposing it of course), so one would think at this hearing involving a national policy regarding stopping marriage equality, he would make an appearance.
Perhaps there are two reasons why Sprigg was absent.
Reason 1: His belief that the United States should "export" lgbts:
Reason 2: His belief that "gay sex" should be outlawed
I can just imagine the fun Congressman Jerome Nadler (D-NY) could have challenging Sprigg on those statements alone.
Another good thing to speculate about is this - since FRC has taken a leading position - the lead position in fact - in challenging (rather poorly I might add) charges from the Southern Poverty Law Center that it and other so-called morality groups like it stoop to lies to demonize the lgbt community, I imagine that Sprigg would be questioned regarding that.
That's almost certain, especially when one takes a look at the material on FRC's Defend DOMA webpage. One of the items on the webpage, Q&A What's Wrong With Letting Same-Sex Couples Marry?, unashamedly makes the inaccurate connection between homosexuality and pedophilia - just one of the main reasons why SPLC has charged FRC with being an anti-gay hate group.
Is it conceivable that Sprigg and the FRC didn't testify in front of Friday's Congressional hearing because both are "damaged goods" whose appearance would do more to undermine the case against DOMA?
That is such a lovely thought to ponder.
My mouth is practically watering at the thought.
Friday, April 15, 2011
Know Your LGBT History - The Rocky Horror Picture Show
What can be said about The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975), the infamous midnight audience participation musical that has captivated audiences for over 30 years. The story of a straight-laced couple (Susan Sarandon) caught in the middle of a plot of a mad doctor - the Sweet Transvestite from Transsexual Transylvania (Tim Curry)'s to create a man to give him "dynamic tension."
I don't think anything I can say will do this film justice. And I know I will probably offend some folks, but this movie is so blatantly campy that I can't in any way get offended by it. Hell, I was rooting for Curry's character. The only problem I had with it was the ending.
Just enjoy the clips:
Past Know Your LGBT History Posts:
I don't think anything I can say will do this film justice. And I know I will probably offend some folks, but this movie is so blatantly campy that I can't in any way get offended by it. Hell, I was rooting for Curry's character. The only problem I had with it was the ending.
Just enjoy the clips:
Past Know Your LGBT History Posts:
Maggie Gallagher receives 'Anita Bryant' Bigotry Award and other Friday midday news briefs
NOM's Gallagher testifies at House 'Defending Marriage' hearing; given 'Bigotry Award' by GetEQUAL - And personally, I can't think of a more deserving recipient.
Maggie's #DOMA testimony: We got CSPAN Maggie, not Christian radio Maggie - Now if you want to know WHY Gallagher is deserving, check out this piece from Jeremy Hooper. Compare the ducking and dodging written testimony to the committee to what she has said on "Christian" radio. Don't get me wrong. There are only really two things I dislike about Gallagher - her face.
On Anti-Bullying 'Day of Silence,' the Religious Right Cheers on the Bullies - An excellent piece by People for the American Way President Michael B. Keegan.
"Ex-Gay" Activists Want To Crash The Day Of Silence - And I am happy to report that they have been unsuccessful. Now the Day of Silence, on the other hand, so far has been massively successful today.
Gay ex-NBA player Amaechi: What Kobe said just as bad as ‘the N-word’ - Yes I specifically sidestepped the Kobe Bryant controversy because the entire black vs. gay thing wearies the hell out of me (especially in this situation when it doesn't even need to be pulled out. What Bryant said was ugly, period). I will just let John Amaechi's words speak for themselves
California Senate Passes Bill Requiring Teaching of Gay History in Public Schools - And what, pray tell, is wrong with this? Our lgbt children need to know their history. And so do heterosexual students. It has NOTHING to do with sexual intercourse.
Maggie's #DOMA testimony: We got CSPAN Maggie, not Christian radio Maggie - Now if you want to know WHY Gallagher is deserving, check out this piece from Jeremy Hooper. Compare the ducking and dodging written testimony to the committee to what she has said on "Christian" radio. Don't get me wrong. There are only really two things I dislike about Gallagher - her face.
On Anti-Bullying 'Day of Silence,' the Religious Right Cheers on the Bullies - An excellent piece by People for the American Way President Michael B. Keegan.
"Ex-Gay" Activists Want To Crash The Day Of Silence - And I am happy to report that they have been unsuccessful. Now the Day of Silence, on the other hand, so far has been massively successful today.
Gay ex-NBA player Amaechi: What Kobe said just as bad as ‘the N-word’ - Yes I specifically sidestepped the Kobe Bryant controversy because the entire black vs. gay thing wearies the hell out of me (especially in this situation when it doesn't even need to be pulled out. What Bryant said was ugly, period). I will just let John Amaechi's words speak for themselves
California Senate Passes Bill Requiring Teaching of Gay History in Public Schools - And what, pray tell, is wrong with this? Our lgbt children need to know their history. And so do heterosexual students. It has NOTHING to do with sexual intercourse.
Day of Silence and Maggie Gallagher's 'testimony'
Just a quick word about the National Organization for Marriage's Maggie Gallagher and her testimony at the "Defending Marriage" charade of a hearing today held by hate group supporter Rep. Trent Franks. To paraphrase Americablog Gay - she is all ready to testify here but it's interesting that she didn't choose to testify at the Prop 8 trial.
The lgbt blogs will be watching you today, Maggie. As well as the other "witnesses." And any mistake you make, any error you make, and especially any lie you tell will be put on display and spotlighted.
We wait in anticipation of your "words."
But to more important issues, today is the annual Day of Silence where hundreds of thousands of students nationwide take a vow of silence to bring attention to anti-LGBT name-calling, bullying and harassment in their schools.
Now I could go into an amusing expository about how the attempts to derail this day by the religious right have descended over the years from a righteous yell to a pitifully weak mew for attention (chiefly seen by the sad attempted frame-up this week by Peter LaBarbera and company).
But I won't. Today is about the children. Not just our lgbt children but all children. Today is the day we let them teach us about love, tolerance, and respect for all people, lgbts included. Have a successful day, guys:
Related post:
Day of Silence - THIS is what it's all about
The lgbt blogs will be watching you today, Maggie. As well as the other "witnesses." And any mistake you make, any error you make, and especially any lie you tell will be put on display and spotlighted.
We wait in anticipation of your "words."
But to more important issues, today is the annual Day of Silence where hundreds of thousands of students nationwide take a vow of silence to bring attention to anti-LGBT name-calling, bullying and harassment in their schools.
Now I could go into an amusing expository about how the attempts to derail this day by the religious right have descended over the years from a righteous yell to a pitifully weak mew for attention (chiefly seen by the sad attempted frame-up this week by Peter LaBarbera and company).
But I won't. Today is about the children. Not just our lgbt children but all children. Today is the day we let them teach us about love, tolerance, and respect for all people, lgbts included. Have a successful day, guys:
Related post:
Day of Silence - THIS is what it's all about
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Day of Silence - THIS is what it's all about
Tomorrow marks the annual Day of Silence, the student-led national event that brings attention to anti-LGBT name-calling, bullying and harassment in schools.
The religious right HATES this event and have told so many lies about it. They claim it's about indoctrination, sexual intercourse, the corruption of innocence.
They are LIARS. And don't pay so much attention to them that you ignore the real voices who matter.
Like these New Jersey students:
For more information, go to dayofsilence.org
The religious right HATES this event and have told so many lies about it. They claim it's about indoctrination, sexual intercourse, the corruption of innocence.
They are LIARS. And don't pay so much attention to them that you ignore the real voices who matter.
Like these New Jersey students:
For more information, go to dayofsilence.org
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