Monthly Archives: February 2004
Amended(?)
Mike Lukovich, via Calpundit. Any questions?
Posted in Current Events, Gay Rights
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Hathem’s Story
While the paper’s are full of stories about missing WMDs and the growing number of U.S. servicemembers killed in Iraq, little is reported about the price Iraqi civilians have paid and continue to pay in the war and its aftermath. … Continue reading
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Republicans Reluctant on Marriage Ban
Apparently, not all Republicans support the anti-gay marriage amendment. President Bush wants quick election-year enactment of a constitutional amendment prohibiting gays from marrying each other, but Republicans in Congress are not rushing to heed his call. After Bush’s announcement Tuesday, … Continue reading
Posted in Gay Rights
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Osama in Our Sites?
For the past few days, there have been reports that Osama Bin Laden in surrounded by U.S. special forces. But U.S. officials are denying or downplaying these reports. US and Pakistani forces downplayed the story, as did some private intelligence … Continue reading
Posted in War on Terror
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It’s Personal
If you’ve been reading this blog lately (which seems to have become a one-issue blog in the past couple of weeks), then you know that the same-sex marriage issue is an important one to me. It’s one that reaches into … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Gay Rights, Life, Love
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Cabin Boys Explained
Atrios of Eschaton handily explains what makes gay Republicans (a term that ought to be an oxymoron by now) tick. As for wealthy gay Republicans – having money means that most of the effects of bigotry and discrimination are much … Continue reading
Posted in Gay Rights
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Only on “Casual Friday”
Via Michael at eclectisism. You Should WearExtra-Sexy Boxers! Not just anyone can sport extra-sexy boxers. It takes both an appreciation of their comedic value, AND lookin’ good in them. Find out which No Pants Day outfit YOU should wear! No … Continue reading
Posted in Tests and Quizes
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Dems Rip Bush on FMA
It’s nice to see the Democrats willing to call Bush on the carpet, for a change. (Again, I think we have Howard Dean to thank for surgically implanting a new backbone in the Democratic Party.) They are taking him on … Continue reading
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Bigot Bush Backs Ban
No surprises here, but Bush is backing the constitutional ammendment banning gay marriage. So this how he practices being a “uniter,” by supporting the writing of bigotry and discrimination into the constitution. Citing an “overwhelming consensus in our country” against … Continue reading
Posted in Gay Rights
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Patti Davis: Marriage Should Be About Love
Patti Davis, Ronald Reagan’s daughter, has a wonderful column on MSNBC about same sex marriage. Surprise, there’s a Reagan on our side. The irony of our times is that the one group of people—gays— who passionately want to get married … Continue reading
Posted in Gay Rights
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The Right Reverend
When it rains, it pours. Rev. Troy Perry and his partner, Phillip Ray DeBlieck, are suing for the denial of a marriage license in Los Angeles County. At a news conference Monday at the law offices of their attorney, Gloria … Continue reading
Posted in Gay Rights
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Arnold is an Idiot
That he holds public office is a sad statement about the intelligence of the American voter. The recent spate of same-sex marriages caused the governor to break into his Chicken Little imitation. Speaking on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” he said … Continue reading
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Tony on Ralph
Via Gutless Pacifist, a great quote from a Mother Jones interview of playwright Tony Kushner, and another good exhortation to ignore Nader. I have said this before, and I’ll say it again: Anyone that the Democrats run against Bush, even … Continue reading
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Wedding Pictures
I came across a link to a site with great photos from the San Francisco weddings. The one above is my favorite.
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Ralph the Lone Ranger
I’m still shaking my head over Nader’s recently anounced candidacy. I came across a column from Alternet that puts my doubts better than I could myself. The reasons to defeat Bush escalate daily. The administration enacts regressive tax cuts; wages … Continue reading
Posted in 2004 Election
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