Monthly Archives: May 2005

The Hillary Headache

Posted on 5/27/2005 by Terrance

I’ve written here before about the possibility of Hillary Clinton running for the Democratic nomination in 2008. The title of the post was “Stop Right There,” if that give you any idea what I thought of her candidacy at the … Continue reading →

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Now It Can Be Told

Posted on 5/27/2005 by Terrance

So, I’ve had a secret for a while. Actually, a secret identity. I’ve hinted at it here rather obliquely, but no one seems to have caught on. Well, I can finally let the cat out of the bag. I haven’t … Continue reading →

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Friday Link Love

Posted on 5/27/2005 by Terrance

For your weekend/holiday reading, here’s this Friday’s ten. In & Out – Prime pontificates on the continuum of outness. Mad About You – Aaron unleashes his anger. Look out. Two For Teen Moms – Tori and Lauren give a cheer … Continue reading →

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Giving the Devil His Due

Posted on 5/27/2005 by Terrance

I’m kinda glad I hadn’t eaten yet when I stopped to look at this morning’s headlines. Because I almost threw up in my mouth a ltitle when I read that the Human Rights Campaign supported the recent Senate compromise that … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Gay Rights, Politics | 4 Comments

C’mere, Ya Big Lug.

Posted on 5/26/2005 by Terrance

Sorry, but I find this hilariously funny. The hug, long reserved for women, celebrating sports victories and men from other countries, is muscling its way into everyday American Guydom. Stoic machismo still thrives, but at its heels yaps a touchier, … Continue reading →

Posted in Gay Rights | 6 Comments

Talk About Activist Judges

Posted on 5/26/2005 by Terrance

My guess is that you won’t hear Dobson, Frist, and the rest going on about “activist judges” over this story. Instead, I’m half-willing to bet that this judge makes the next list of the Bush administration’s judicial nominees. Of course, … Continue reading →

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Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word

Posted on 5/26/2005 by Terrance

This item got my attention as I caught up with my news/blog reading this afternoon. Apparently, some Senators are considering an official apology to Native Aemricans for … well … everything. A U.S. senator on Wednesday urged a Senate committee … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Race | 5 Comments

It’s All In Their Heads

Posted on 5/26/2005 by Terrance

I’ve seen this in a few places today, and I’m not sure how comfortable I am with it. There’s a study out now suggesting that bigots just can’t help it, because prejudice is hardwired in the brain. Prejudice is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Gay Rights, Science | 4 Comments

More on the Music Tip

Posted on 5/26/2005 by Terrance

Still looking for May music recommendations. Meanwhile, Roxanne tagged everybody with this meme she got from Lauren. I’ve been seeing it on some other blogs, so I thought I’d jump in. 1. What is the total volume of musical files … Continue reading →

Posted in Memes, Music | 6 Comments

Secrets of the A-List Bloggers

Posted on 5/26/2005 by Terrance

I caught another case of “headline whiplash” when I saw this post about what’s becoming another obssession “pet issue” of mine. Of course, there’s a giveaway in the title—”Lots of Short Posts”—but I thought it might be interesting to take … Continue reading →

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Looking for Answers

Posted on 5/26/2005 by Terrance

Jim of Looking for Sam joined in on the five questions meme, and called for volunteers to be questioned in turn by him. Since Jim’s been reading and commenting on this blog for a while now, I was curious to … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, Memes | 1 Comment

DSL Update

Posted on 5/25/2005 by Terrance

Well, still nothing. Called Earthlink to check the status of my trouble ticket. They tested the line. The can’t get the DSL modem to sync even at the lowest speed available. They’re going to have to send someone out here … Continue reading →

Posted in Tech Stuff | 2 Comments

Kids in the Queer City

Posted on 5/25/2005 by Terrance

I’ve seen this in a couple of places today, but wasn’t until I saw the headline “Gays Blamed For Driving Kids From San Francisco?” That I stopped to read it and think about it. The headline did its job, making … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Family, Gay Rights, Parenting | 8 Comments

Justice for Jennifer

Posted on 5/25/2005 by Terrance

Maybe I’m being a little harsh with “Runaway Bride” Jennifer Wilbanks, but it seems only fitting that she was just indicted by a grand jury. Jennifer Wilbanks, the Georgia woman who fled the state and faked her own kidnapping and … Continue reading →

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Next on the Nightstand

Posted on 5/25/2005 by Terrance

Having finishedJesus and the Disinherited and God’s Long Summer, I may attempt to review them in the next day or so. I’m a little wary that I might “wade in the water” over my head, theologically. But I’m pretty sure … Continue reading →

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