So, I have a friend that knows relationships are over with boys when they go for tapas food. It's worked everytime he says. If he's invited to go for tapas, the relationship never seems to last much longer. I'm not sure if maybe there's some projection at this point on his part, but the concept is intriguing to me right now. I'm thinking it might be time for the GLBT community to take the president and the Democratic party for Tapas.
I'm left wondering alot lately if all of Obama's talk was promise or propaganda. Was it just talk to get elected and hit all the soundbytes? I don't see rhetoric as promise, it's propaganda. We see how that worked for the world when the Nazi's used it. What is this administration using it for and why?
Hey Obama and the DNC...got time for some tapas, I'll even come to DC if I have to!
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Duplicity...
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness." - The Declaration of Independence.
When I was in college, I took an American Colonial History course. It was taught by a new professor at the school (he's now a Dean) and I was actually interested in the course because the focus was on colonial times, and we would be looking at the Salem witch trials. Anyway, one of the books on the reading list was, American Slavery, American Freedom by Edmund S. Morgan. I don't remember when during the semester we read the book, I just remember that we read it.
The central premise of the book was that while America was fighting for its own freedom from the tyrannical rule of England, we were, in fact enslaving thousands and thousands of Africans. We were fighting for liberty, justice, happiness (or at least the right to pursue it) and freedom. So, how could we not recognize the injustice and lack of humanity we were putting fellow humans through? Every second, minute, hour and day that we fought for freedom we were simultaneously denying other humans liberty and dignity every second, minute, hour and day. American Freedom became based on race. What happened to all men are created equal? I see nothing about race in that statement above.
American Freedom today is based on sexual orientation, and again, we are having debate over separate yet equal. If you are not straight, you are not a real citizen. You are not entitled to all the rights and privileges that come with citizenship. You can pay taxes, but not be granted the same rights (gee that sounds vaguely familiar...oh wait, that is why our country was founded, that's right). You can be fired from your job if you're gay or lesbian. You cannot get married everywhere (civil or otherwise). In fact, our federal government actually says, through DOMA (the Defense of Marriage Act) that marriage is between a man and a woman. You cannot adopt or foster children in some parts of the country. Hell, in some places you can't even walk down the street without fear of being attacked if you're openly gay. Again, I ask, what happened to all men are created equal? I see nothing about only heterosexual men in the statement from the Declaration of Independence above.
How can a nation that fought so hard for its independence from tyranny, that wants so desperately to be the standard bearer for democracy and equality still be treating segments of its citizenry so poorly? How can the rest of the world take us seriously when we talk about equality if we can't even treat our own citizens equally? How can we have learned some lessons, but not others when the standard is equality? How can our Bill of Rights guarantee a separation of church and state, but when it comes to marriage equality, we have to look to religion before we enact law?
Is it our innocence or ignorance as a nation that makes us so duplicitous?
When I was in college, I took an American Colonial History course. It was taught by a new professor at the school (he's now a Dean) and I was actually interested in the course because the focus was on colonial times, and we would be looking at the Salem witch trials. Anyway, one of the books on the reading list was, American Slavery, American Freedom by Edmund S. Morgan. I don't remember when during the semester we read the book, I just remember that we read it.
The central premise of the book was that while America was fighting for its own freedom from the tyrannical rule of England, we were, in fact enslaving thousands and thousands of Africans. We were fighting for liberty, justice, happiness (or at least the right to pursue it) and freedom. So, how could we not recognize the injustice and lack of humanity we were putting fellow humans through? Every second, minute, hour and day that we fought for freedom we were simultaneously denying other humans liberty and dignity every second, minute, hour and day. American Freedom became based on race. What happened to all men are created equal? I see nothing about race in that statement above.
American Freedom today is based on sexual orientation, and again, we are having debate over separate yet equal. If you are not straight, you are not a real citizen. You are not entitled to all the rights and privileges that come with citizenship. You can pay taxes, but not be granted the same rights (gee that sounds vaguely familiar...oh wait, that is why our country was founded, that's right). You can be fired from your job if you're gay or lesbian. You cannot get married everywhere (civil or otherwise). In fact, our federal government actually says, through DOMA (the Defense of Marriage Act) that marriage is between a man and a woman. You cannot adopt or foster children in some parts of the country. Hell, in some places you can't even walk down the street without fear of being attacked if you're openly gay. Again, I ask, what happened to all men are created equal? I see nothing about only heterosexual men in the statement from the Declaration of Independence above.
How can a nation that fought so hard for its independence from tyranny, that wants so desperately to be the standard bearer for democracy and equality still be treating segments of its citizenry so poorly? How can the rest of the world take us seriously when we talk about equality if we can't even treat our own citizens equally? How can we have learned some lessons, but not others when the standard is equality? How can our Bill of Rights guarantee a separation of church and state, but when it comes to marriage equality, we have to look to religion before we enact law?
Is it our innocence or ignorance as a nation that makes us so duplicitous?
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Anit Gay Ads on a Gay Website?
Why are anti gay, National Organization of Marriage, ads appearing on a popular gay blog? And why has nobody noticed or requested that they be removed? It concerns me just slightly that the editorial staff is allowing these ads to stay, and in their own complacency to act, are endorsing said ads and organization.
why oh why, when you are doing all you can to supposedly advance the cause of GLBT rights would you want to allow ads that are anit-gay to continually pop up all over your blog? I'm perplexed!
why oh why, when you are doing all you can to supposedly advance the cause of GLBT rights would you want to allow ads that are anit-gay to continually pop up all over your blog? I'm perplexed!
Monday, April 20, 2009
Just Asking...
if rainy days and mondays always get you down...what happens when it's a rainy monday?
it's miserable out there this evening, and I got SOAKED walking the four blocks from the gym to the subway to come home...so, it was a nice evening in, a movie and hot tea!
it's miserable out there this evening, and I got SOAKED walking the four blocks from the gym to the subway to come home...so, it was a nice evening in, a movie and hot tea!
Friday, April 17, 2009
stop honking at me!!!!
I am a big boy that's been living in the big, bad city for a decade now...I know how to hail a freaking cab! If I needed you, trust me I would raise my arm and flag you down! So, do us both a favor, and the planet...stop honking at random people walking down the sidewalk - we can hail you if we need you mr cabbie!
Monday, April 13, 2009
1138...
I Do.
2 Words.
With those two words married couples have access to 1138 rights. 1138 federal rights, protections and benefits guaranteed by marriage in the United States. 1138 federal rights, protections and benefits denied to MILLIONS of loving couples for no other reason than their sexual orientation.
Why are we still debating this? If you're straight and reading this wondering why I'm asking - ask yourself this: why did I get married? You got married (hopefully) because you were in love with your spouse and wanted to be legally joined. Do you think those of us that are GLBT want anything different?
You got married, said those two words, and were a legally wed couple. You did not say those two words and have to sign hundreds of pages of documents in the presence of lawyers to have equal access to your spouse.
1138. Why are we still debating love?
2 Words.
With those two words married couples have access to 1138 rights. 1138 federal rights, protections and benefits guaranteed by marriage in the United States. 1138 federal rights, protections and benefits denied to MILLIONS of loving couples for no other reason than their sexual orientation.
Why are we still debating this? If you're straight and reading this wondering why I'm asking - ask yourself this: why did I get married? You got married (hopefully) because you were in love with your spouse and wanted to be legally joined. Do you think those of us that are GLBT want anything different?
You got married, said those two words, and were a legally wed couple. You did not say those two words and have to sign hundreds of pages of documents in the presence of lawyers to have equal access to your spouse.
1138. Why are we still debating love?
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Complaining...
I will never complain about having boy troubles again! I was walking after work to meet a friend for a drink and I was behind these two women who were having a very animated conversation about boy drama. I couldn't escape the conversation as they were walking side by side and I couldn't get around them. So, anyway, I overhear one ask the other why she's not with her man anymore. And then I am shocked by the reply:
"Cuz, girl, how many times can I stay with him, he's been arrested 6 times for being a gay hooker!"
My man troubles will never, ever compare to a straight woman who's man has been arrested 6 times for being a gay hooker!
"Cuz, girl, how many times can I stay with him, he's been arrested 6 times for being a gay hooker!"
My man troubles will never, ever compare to a straight woman who's man has been arrested 6 times for being a gay hooker!
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