My new boyfriend

I don't know if anyone is even still here. But I am spreading the word. I am a gay woman and I am on love with a man. Keith Olberman.
I have never been an activist nor a flag waver and have always been passive in living my life as a gay woman. But since the passage of Prop 8 in California, that has all changed. I have decided to become involved.
As a start, Michelle and I attended our first Rally/Protest this weekend and we aren't stopping there. I really am mad as hell and not going to take it anymore. This is now my most important social issue (selfish as it may be) and I plan on fighting until the bitter end.
After watching the people at the SF rally yesterday, I was moved to tears more than once. Gay-Straight-Black or White, marriage is a Civil right.
Anyhow, Keith says it best in this video. I think anyone who supported Prop 8 should watch this video and maybe take a second look at what they did.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUXK7As-yl0

Your Favorite Halloween Costume

Mine? The year I dressed up like a killer bee. I made the costume myself, but there really wasn't much to it. I wore a vest that I had striped with yellow tape, and a headband with springs attached, that had balls at the end, like antennae. I made that headband up myself, and a year later they sold those things in the stores. This was back in 1981. I'd post the picture, but I don't have it handy. I hit some poor guy in the head with the bouncing antennae, as we danced.

I also dressed like Princess Leah the following year. That was fun. I wore a long white dress, and had my hair in 2 side buns.

So what's been your favorite costume over the year?

The Character Issue

Just curious how you're reacting to the recent turns in politicking. I am disgusted and rather disillusioned.

Back in the primary season, John McCain was the only Republican that I would have even contemplated voting for in November. I, obviously somewhat foolishly, believed that he held himself to a higher standard than Politics As Usual. Now I'm feeling slightly duped, but my feelings must pale in comparison to those of someone who DID vote for him in the past--either in the 2000 race or the 2008 primaries. I mean, talk about a total personality collapse. Oy.

I don't expect politicians to be 100 percent truthful. The need for spin is determined by our news cycles as well as our often ignorant electorate. I can forgive a candidate some fudging on the numbers or a carefully phrased presentation of only half the story. What I can't forgive, though, is the dirty political tactics that pander to racist idiots who wouldn't vote for a minority if he was the only name on the ticket. McCain says that Obama is a decent man, let's make this about the issues in one breath and then tries to make him out to be a terrorist sympathizer in the next. I can't even discuss Palin at the moment for fear that Blogger would explode into flames, but I've read some commentaries from those who knew her in Alaska that say her change in style is equally distressing.

How is this playing out in your area? I'm sad to say that racism is still a powerful motivator around here. Any gains made through this election will be small, but they will, at least, be gains. I'm still fuming over the Harold Ford race in 2006. I don't think Obama has a chance to carry Tennessee, but I do hope he makes progress over Kerry (surely he will). How about in your neck of the woods? Does character count for anything anymore?

Beautiful Fall

Enjoy!

Breaking News!!!!!

South Koreans are 3" shorter than North Koreans. Carry On.
Oh crap, maybe it was the other way around. Well there goes my bid for the Presidency since I don't know the difference.

Are we still here?

So what's your take on the McCain pullout? (if that were anybody but McCain that might have dirty connotations *shudder*)
I have yet to hear from anybody who is thinks it is a positive thing. Anybody here?
And while on that topic, is anybody in favor of the $700 billion bailout?

Sarah Who?

Now that Ms. Palin made her debut at the RNC, what are your thoughts?

I thought her speech was full of snark. I didn't hear any substance to what she and McCain would do if elected. It was more about dissing Obama.

Playing the family uniter, hockey mom, "breaking the glass ceiling" (oh, pulease) is a bit tiresome and does not equate to being qualified for Veep.

And for the record, as many of us dems are being unfairly accused, I have NO issue with Bristol's pregnancy. Whether she was taught abstinence or handed birth control, pregnancy happens. It is part of life. I do question Palin's judgment as a mother (not a candidate) to put her daughter on the national and international stage like that. Seems a bit self-serving.

Bring it on gals....