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Democratic and political discussion for members of the LGBT community and supporters.
on the events of prop2 in FLorida and Prop 8 n California being defeated. with the proof that over 80% of AA's and Latinos voted for Obama and Agaignst the props we as LGBT family memebrs need to take action.
We as LGBT members Need to Hit the streets in Protest. Not ONLY vocally and organized but hit them where it will do the most hurt. thier Pocket books.
If Every LGBT memeber BOYCOTTS EVERY non LGBT Store, Restruarants, etc and NOT give them any of our Monies, If EVERY LGBT Memeber NOT show up for work for two or more Days this would hurt them just as Much.
WE need to get off of our ASSES and Organize like the AA's did in the 50's-60's. We need to tell our politicians that they WONT get our votes HANDED to them on a SILVER Platter like we have done every year. NO MORE until our voices are heard adn promises Kept we need to Put our foot down even more put our feet up ther asses to get things done for us.
We can NO longer sit back and wait for everyone else to do our dirty work, We need to take care of it our self.
Anyone who knows of ANY one in the CLOSET no matter of thier Social status we need to OUT them the more voices the better.
Until then WE WILL NEVER GET EQUAL TREATMENT.
in OBAMA'a own words he DID NOT Help OUR Cause in fact he aided in he defeat of the two props with is comments. of Marriage is between a man and a woman"
how did this help US?? it didnt what will Obama do for the LGBT Community?? probally the same as with the props NOTHING,,
We as LGBT members Need to Hit the streets in Protest. Not ONLY vocally and organized but hit them where it will do the most hurt. thier Pocket books.
If Every LGBT memeber BOYCOTTS EVERY non LGBT Store, Restruarants, etc and NOT give them any of our Monies, If EVERY LGBT Memeber NOT show up for work for two or more Days this would hurt them just as Much.
WE need to get off of our ASSES and Organize like the AA's did in the 50's-60's. We need to tell our politicians that they WONT get our votes HANDED to them on a SILVER Platter like we have done every year. NO MORE until our voices are heard adn promises Kept we need to Put our foot down even more put our feet up ther asses to get things done for us.
We can NO longer sit back and wait for everyone else to do our dirty work, We need to take care of it our self.
Anyone who knows of ANY one in the CLOSET no matter of thier Social status we need to OUT them the more voices the better.
Until then WE WILL NEVER GET EQUAL TREATMENT.
in OBAMA'a own words he DID NOT Help OUR Cause in fact he aided in he defeat of the two props with is comments. of Marriage is between a man and a woman"
how did this help US?? it didnt what will Obama do for the LGBT Community?? probally the same as with the props NOTHING,,
Okay, so I am a genius. This is what we do:
So everyone is naturally full of shit right? A week before election day we get every single person who ever voted for Bush to take a very potent laxative which would result in an environmental disaster. Obama being more talented at environmental issues, then sweeps in and saves the nation from the mudslide and gains a landslide victory. The plan is flawless and symbolic on so many levels.
So everyone is naturally full of shit right? A week before election day we get every single person who ever voted for Bush to take a very potent laxative which would result in an environmental disaster. Obama being more talented at environmental issues, then sweeps in and saves the nation from the mudslide and gains a landslide victory. The plan is flawless and symbolic on so many levels.
The group DEMOCRATIC THEATRE PEOPLE is happy to present a new contest to rally the weary and energize your wit!
Here's the challenge: Write new lyrics for your favorite Show Tune to reflect Democratic Victory in November!
The group DTP will vote on the winners after all entries posted.
1st Prize: Obama/Biden bumpersticker and special postage stamps for your fundraising letters!
2nd Prize: Obama/Biden bumpersticker and historic Hillary bumper sticker!
3rd Prize: Obama/Biden bumpersticker!
Here's the challenge: Write new lyrics for your favorite Show Tune to reflect Democratic Victory in November!
The group DTP will vote on the winners after all entries posted.
1st Prize: Obama/Biden bumpersticker and special postage stamps for your fundraising letters!
2nd Prize: Obama/Biden bumpersticker and historic Hillary bumper sticker!
3rd Prize: Obama/Biden bumpersticker!
Last night, I co-hosted the second weekly Out for Obama happy hour in Seattle. We are setting up shop in various LGBT bars in Seattle, and last night was a huge success at PURR. City Councilperson Sally Clark was special guest and she gave a rousing speech that electrified the whole bar. We picked up 5 new voters for registration and scads of new volunteers. The LGBT community is a large voting block in Seattle, and we are winning back Hillary supporters, one vote at a time. The infamous "Log Cabin" Republicans are trying to make a comeback in Seattle, and last night really punctured some Republican balloons!
Next week, the happy hours move to Neighbours Bar and Grill. Onwards and upwards! A special shoutout to Cary Toland who is the co-host with the most- -his graphics for the LGBT Obama outreach efforts are awesome. And if Sally Clark ever runs for higher office--I'll be right there to support her the way she has supported my community.
Next week, the happy hours move to Neighbours Bar and Grill. Onwards and upwards! A special shoutout to Cary Toland who is the co-host with the most- -his graphics for the LGBT Obama outreach efforts are awesome. And if Sally Clark ever runs for higher office--I'll be right there to support her the way she has supported my community.
Now that the dust has settled in Denver, and all the kool aid was drunk. with McCains pick for VP it is now even clearer what a mistake Obama made by NOT picking Hillary as his running Mate. Us Hillary fans who can NOT and will NOT bring our selves to vote for Obama we now have the Opportunity to help smash the glass ceiling that we helped Hillary, put those 18 million cracks in.
I have been a strick democrat since 1981, have donate much money to Democratic causes. this will be MY first year of NOT voting for the democrat on the ticket. This is the beaty of free speach adn voting our hearts adn councious that we DON NOT have to vote because we are told to.
When I found out that a fellow Michgan delegate was removed from the convention by obama's staff because They DID NOT want to VOTE for OBAMA and would rather vote for McCain. this shows me how Sen Obama DOES NOT believe in Free speech if you DO NOT agree with him.
HIS Policies and votes show how much of a risk he really is. he DOES not gaurantee he will place any other types of Supreme court justices any better than BUSH.
The Party officals of Dean adn pelosi are not any better, Ms Pelosi has handed President BUSH EVERYTHING he wanted adn more on a silver platter. she has NEVER stood up againgst him and will probally fight back on Obama's plans over Bush's/ What a SHAME.
This is why I WILL write in Hillary os not a vote for McCainbut as A VOTE AGAINGST Mr OBAMA and the DNC.
If More people did this it woud Show the leaders of the DNC that we will NOT just DRINK the Koolaid and tell us to vote for the candidate no matter how bad they may be because of a back room deal made in 2004 with Obama.
I have been a strick democrat since 1981, have donate much money to Democratic causes. this will be MY first year of NOT voting for the democrat on the ticket. This is the beaty of free speach adn voting our hearts adn councious that we DON NOT have to vote because we are told to.
When I found out that a fellow Michgan delegate was removed from the convention by obama's staff because They DID NOT want to VOTE for OBAMA and would rather vote for McCain. this shows me how Sen Obama DOES NOT believe in Free speech if you DO NOT agree with him.
HIS Policies and votes show how much of a risk he really is. he DOES not gaurantee he will place any other types of Supreme court justices any better than BUSH.
The Party officals of Dean adn pelosi are not any better, Ms Pelosi has handed President BUSH EVERYTHING he wanted adn more on a silver platter. she has NEVER stood up againgst him and will probally fight back on Obama's plans over Bush's/ What a SHAME.
This is why I WILL write in Hillary os not a vote for McCainbut as A VOTE AGAINGST Mr OBAMA and the DNC.
If More people did this it woud Show the leaders of the DNC that we will NOT just DRINK the Koolaid and tell us to vote for the candidate no matter how bad they may be because of a back room deal made in 2004 with Obama.
(Proudly cross-posted at Clintonistas for Obama)
"This may be our last chance to reclaim the America we love, to restore the America we know." - Joe Biden, Our Next Vice President
Like everyone else around here, I was paying close attention to the very first Obama-Biden joint campaign appearance today. I wanted to see what Biden would say. Read More »
(Proudly cross-posted at Clintonistas for Obama)
I'm so excited to kick off our new "C4O Spotlight" series today. As you all know by now, a Democratic victory isn't complete without electing more & better Democrats to Congress. So in that spirit, I'd like to introduce you all to someone very special. Please meet our first C4O All-Star. Read More »
(Proudly cross-posted at Clintonistas for Obama)
Sometimes, I still feel disappointed about this election. Sometimes, I keep asking myself "Where's Hillary?" Sometimes, I become frightened at the thought of Democrats losing. Sometimes, I still wish I could see Hillary back on the campaign trail again.
Sometimes, I wonder what the hell I'm doing now. But you know what? I just can't keep looking back. I can't let Hillary down now.
Read More »I just wanted to take a moment to thank all my PartyBuilder friends for the support given me regarding my surgeries. The angio on my left leg went perfectly and my right leg will be done on September 8. These blood clots are a direct result of smoking cigarettes. I am now entering the process of quitting smoking. Life in one's 50's for me is a constant interplay between wellness, gratitude and humor. Thanks to all!
(Originally from Clintonistas for Obama)
How much have you heard so far about Barack Obama & Hillary Clinton supposedly "not getting along"? How much have your heard about the "maverick" McCain? How much total crap have you heard coming out of the media & the McCain campaign so far that you just can't get our of your head?
Well, let me help you get past the garbage & get back to focusing on what matters... Read More »
How much have you heard so far about Barack Obama & Hillary Clinton supposedly "not getting along"? How much have your heard about the "maverick" McCain? How much total crap have you heard coming out of the media & the McCain campaign so far that you just can't get our of your head?
Well, let me help you get past the garbage & get back to focusing on what matters... Read More »
(Proudly cross-posted at Clintonistas for Obama)
I live in Orange County, CA. I'm used to seeing scary Republicans that care nothing about environmental justice. But of all the crazy Republicans here, none can be crazier than "Crazy Dana" Rohrabacher. He's consistently voted against the best interests of our people and our planet, and it's time we do something about this. That's why I'm so glad to see some good friends of ours take real action for real change.
Follow me after the flip for the details...
Read More »(Cross-posted at Clintonistas for Obama)
Let's not forget about those other branches of government. Yes, who Barack Obama picks as his VP is an important decision. I mean, we can ask Dick Cheney about executive power.
But still, there are things we can do now to change Congress. Come on now. Let's not forget about that branch of government Barack Obama will need on his side to get the job done as President next year.
Follow me after the flip for more... Read More »
Let's not forget about those other branches of government. Yes, who Barack Obama picks as his VP is an important decision. I mean, we can ask Dick Cheney about executive power.
But still, there are things we can do now to change Congress. Come on now. Let's not forget about that branch of government Barack Obama will need on his side to get the job done as President next year.
Follow me after the flip for more... Read More »
(Proudly cross-posted at Clintonistas for Obama)
How many of you attended your local Platform for Change event(s)? I did... As well as a reporter from my own local paper and several dozen local Democrats. Oh yes, and so did one of our terrific local Democrats running for Congress.
But despite what you may think, there were no signs of "elitism" or "talking down". If anything, we were all contributing our thoughts and ideas to our final proposed platform that will be presented to the DNC. Want to take a look?
Follow me after the flip for it... Read More »
There has been some controversy of late, regarding what is or is not an insult to a member of my community. Following is one Out and Proud gay man's opinion on this vital subject:
Due to discrimination and the need for secrecy, gay men have over the years developed their own language which have enabled us to speak to one another in public without arousing hatred from nosey ears listening in.
Many of our words make it into the language. I'm going to review a few of them today, and which ones I believe are incorrect to use in a public forum such as PartyBulder. Read on! Read More »
Due to discrimination and the need for secrecy, gay men have over the years developed their own language which have enabled us to speak to one another in public without arousing hatred from nosey ears listening in.
Many of our words make it into the language. I'm going to review a few of them today, and which ones I believe are incorrect to use in a public forum such as PartyBulder. Read on! Read More »
(Cross-posted at Clintonistas for Obama and MyDD)
Wow! Just wow. I've been perusing the FEC filings for the 2nd Quarter today. And you know what?
Democrats rock... Especially our terrific candidates here in California! Read More »
Wow! Just wow. I've been perusing the FEC filings for the 2nd Quarter today. And you know what?
Democrats rock... Especially our terrific candidates here in California! Read More »
(Cross-posted at Clintonistas for Obama & MyDD)
As Democrats, we should all agree on certain things. We should all agree on social justice. We should all agree on the health and welfare of our people and our planet. We should all agree on an economy that works for everyone. Oh yes, and we should all agree to support candidates who support our values. We definitely shouldn't be agreeing to attack our own!
So what's wrong with these supposed "Democrats" supporting these right-wing smears? Follow me after the flip for more... Read More »
As Democrats, we should all agree on certain things. We should all agree on social justice. We should all agree on the health and welfare of our people and our planet. We should all agree on an economy that works for everyone. Oh yes, and we should all agree to support candidates who support our values. We definitely shouldn't be agreeing to attack our own!
So what's wrong with these supposed "Democrats" supporting these right-wing smears? Follow me after the flip for more... Read More »
21st Century Iran has been a hotbed of cultural experimentation and artistic expression. Despite, or because of, the censorship that prevails under the Theocracy, Iranian artists have developed masterful ways to make a point without attracting the ire of the Ayahollahs. Much like Arthur Miller's masterpiece THE CRUCIBLE (ostensibly about the Salem witch hunts but really a protest against McCarthyism), myth, history and realism combine in unexpected ways. While we Western artists and writers still are obsessed with post-modernism, the Iranians have transcended it with a kind of realism that is shocking and poetic.
I have several images to display, but I can't figure out how to copy pictures into the body of a post. Oh, well, if anyone can enlighten me with that information, I would much appreciate it. I will provide a website in my first comment on this post which you can follow to a wonderful website on contemporary Iranian culture.
FILM: The following is a review I wrote while a performing arts critic at Read More »
I have several images to display, but I can't figure out how to copy pictures into the body of a post. Oh, well, if anyone can enlighten me with that information, I would much appreciate it. I will provide a website in my first comment on this post which you can follow to a wonderful website on contemporary Iranian culture.
FILM: The following is a review I wrote while a performing arts critic at Read More »
(Proudly cross-posted at Clintonistas for Obama & MyDD)
I know so many of us are excited about the Obama campaign. I know we all want to see Barack Obama become President next January. But you know what? This isn't enough for me.
OK, OK, so what the hell am I talking about? Well, why don't you follow me after the flip for more... Read More »
I know so many of us are excited about the Obama campaign. I know we all want to see Barack Obama become President next January. But you know what? This isn't enough for me.
OK, OK, so what the hell am I talking about? Well, why don't you follow me after the flip for more... Read More »
To My Dear, Members of the Nevada State Democratic Party Central Committee:
I am seeking the Office of 2nd Vice-Chair and I am asking for all party central committee members to support me in the upcoming election in August. A Bio and information on my qualifications will be given to you at the meeting and a full review of the statements will give you a better understanding of me. I am totally dedicated to help lead Nevada into 2008 election season with a powerful Democratic Machine to Kick the Republicans OUT of the seats of power in the Silver State. I am asking every NSDPCC member to please consider your VOTE in the election and vote for me.
My name is Michael Knight
Please feel free to contact me for any questons you may have. Knightcastle@embarqmail.com Read More »
I am seeking the Office of 2nd Vice-Chair and I am asking for all party central committee members to support me in the upcoming election in August. A Bio and information on my qualifications will be given to you at the meeting and a full review of the statements will give you a better understanding of me. I am totally dedicated to help lead Nevada into 2008 election season with a powerful Democratic Machine to Kick the Republicans OUT of the seats of power in the Silver State. I am asking every NSDPCC member to please consider your VOTE in the election and vote for me.
My name is Michael Knight
Please feel free to contact me for any questons you may have. Knightcastle@embarqmail.com Read More »
(Proudly cross-posted at Clintonistas for Obama and MyDD)
I know, I know. It's been a tough week for all of us who care deeply about our Constitution, the foundation of our republic. And yes, I know what's made this week tougher was Barack Obama's agreeing to this capitulation to Bush-Cheney. So what do we do now? Where can we go? How can we put this disappointment behind us?
Follow me after the flip as I discuss where we can go from here... Read More »
I know, I know. It's been a tough week for all of us who care deeply about our Constitution, the foundation of our republic. And yes, I know what's made this week tougher was Barack Obama's agreeing to this capitulation to Bush-Cheney. So what do we do now? Where can we go? How can we put this disappointment behind us?
Follow me after the flip as I discuss where we can go from here... Read More »
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