Rain: Washing away the filth

As I rejoice about the Presidential election, I utter cries of horror at the situation regarding equality in California.

That is all. I'm tired and disgusted. I'm also hoping for a miracle in the next 48.4% of precincts not reporting yet.

April 5th Babies 4 Obama

Colin Powell Endorses Barack Obama

I've always respected Powell, despite some disagreements with his stance on some issues, so this just adds the icing on the cake. Not only did he endorse Obama, he presented a real explanation that held no prejudice in any way and even expressed concern regarding the Republican party in general. He made sense because he thought it through, knows his shit and considered all sides.

Big thumbs up for Powell.

GOP Blames Pelosi For Bill Failure

Dem - 140 yea, 95 nay
Rep - 65 yea, 133 nay

What bullshit. I am completely appalled by, not only Republican representatives (minority leader & whips), but all leadership in the House. There is absolutely no hesitation on either side to blame the other for the failure of the bill today. GOP leaders (particularly Eric Cantor) are blaming Nancy Pelosi for the failure of the bill, saying that something she said in regard to the Bush administration caused many Republicans to vote against the bill. Many of them are covering up their failure to convince their own party members, by blaming her for their votes. Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) defended Pelosi by stating that if Republicans felt hurt by what she said, that they were irresponsible to take it out on the country. Of course, he said it in a freaking hilarious way, saying that someone should tell him who those 12 representatives were so he can be "uncharacteristically nice" to them.

Obviously the bill failed because representatives, particularly "free-market" supporters, had already decided against the bill. I am disgusted by the amount of finger-pointing that's occurring. It's just one thing after another on each side and it shouldn't be happening during this crisis.

Vote No on a Marriage Amendment in Nov.

I almost cried on Thursday when I read the article 3 minutes after it was posted on the internet. Gay Marriage is now legal in California! I printed out a copy of the article and carried it around with me like a teddy bear, spreading the news and happy feelings. We're finally getting somewhere and doing something about the bullcrap imposed on homosexuals. People are finally getting off their asses and fighting for what they believe in.

My trouble lies in the fact that many Californians will respond negatively to the Court's repeal. There's no doubt that there will be a call for a state-constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage, so those of us who believe in equality for everyone should work toward informing and fighting it with every last ounce of energy we can muster. Please do not get so caught up in your busy lives that you'll allow the amendment (an amendment not meant to protect rights, but take them away) to pass into law. This is not something we can just sit by and let happen.

CA : Starting to Make a Little Bit of Sense

May 15, 2008

California Supreme Court Overturns Gay Marriage Ban

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Filed at 1:05 p.m. ET

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- The California Supreme Court has overturned a ban on gay marriage, paving the way for California to become the second state where gay and lesbian residents can marry.

The justices released the 4-3 decision Thursday, saying that domestic partnerships are not a good enough substitute for marriage in an opinion written by Chief Justice Ron George.

The cases were brought by the city of San Francisco, two dozen gay and lesbian couples, Equality California and another gay rights group in March 2004 after the court halted San Francisco's monthlong same-sex wedding march that took place at Mayor Gavin Newsom's direction.

No more elephonkeys!

The upcoming election is most definitely going to be one of the most drastic political changes in a good while. Considering the extremely high level of unrest and discontent with the Bush administration, it seems almost impossible for the people to allow for an insignificant election. We have to and will push for a realignment of the current system. How else could the current presidential nominees each stand such a good chance? The country is no longer looking for that mellow, centrist view. Ideological boundaries are finally being redrawn in favor of fearless discourse. I can actually tell the difference between parties!

Maybe this concept of real argument and involvement will trickle down into my peer group as a good idea. Or maybe it already has, despite my experience. Things are changing, after all.

Spitzer's Scandal

The big headline on New York Times this morning has everything to do with morals. Granted the guy's their governor so they have every right to put him on the front page, but why is it even a minor story on the front page for my San Diego Union Tribune? So he was a client for a few high-end whores. Whoop-dee-do. That's his and his family's business. And yet America insists on treating public figures like pieces of meat to pounce on and rip apart. His wife and family are the only ones who should have any say in anything. But because of his public office, his poor wife has to stand by and be supportive while he apologizes to the public for having sex with other women.

GET REAL. Here we are, no matter our personal obligations and morals, judging him as if we're all saints. Spare me.

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