Comments on: Prop 8. Protests to Go National This Weekend http://www.queerty.com/prop-8-protests-to-go-national-this-weekend-20081114/ Free of an agenda. Except that gay one. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:47:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: TheSnitch http://www.queerty.com/prop-8-protests-to-go-national-this-weekend-20081114/#comment-98856 TheSnitch Tue, 18 Nov 2008 03:37:15 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=33042#comment-98856 ********* ATTENTION GAYS / HATE SITE ALERT ************** This Website http://americansfortruth.com/membership.php spreads HATE about gay people and has nudity on their site from the Folsom Street fair as "examples" of how "perverse" we are. They are asking for Donations through PAYPAL. ** Complain and report them to PAYPAL at aupviolations@paypal.com and compliance@paypal.com let's have their PAYPAL ACCOUNT taken away from them for "TERMS OF SERVICE" violations. Paypal TOS clearly state there is to be no pornography /nudity , or Hate involved in the use of their service *see* http://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=p/gen/ua/use/index_frame-outside ********* ATTENTION GAYS / HATE SITE ALERT **************
This Website
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spreads HATE about gay people and has nudity on their site from the Folsom Street fair as “examples” of how “perverse” we are.

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]]> By: froggyola http://www.queerty.com/prop-8-protests-to-go-national-this-weekend-20081114/#comment-98365 froggyola Sun, 16 Nov 2008 10:46:00 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=33042#comment-98365 @<a href="#comment-97467Give us a break please. We are on the brink of a revolution over here! Read much???? @<a href=”#comment-97467Give us a break please. We are on the brink of a revolution over here! Read much????

]]> By: Jim Provenzano http://www.queerty.com/prop-8-protests-to-go-national-this-weekend-20081114/#comment-98282 Jim Provenzano Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:46:34 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=33042#comment-98282 San Francisco's was sunny and bright; sound was awful, we couldn't hear a thing. Then the Socialists started a march that went up Market St to the Castro, with, apparently, no reason. San Francisco’s was sunny and bright; sound was awful, we couldn’t hear a thing. Then the Socialists started a march that went up Market St to the Castro, with, apparently, no reason.

]]> By: Chris L. http://www.queerty.com/prop-8-protests-to-go-national-this-weekend-20081114/#comment-98277 Chris L. Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:30:07 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=33042#comment-98277 p.s. I underestimated. Police estimates for Philly? 5,000. p.s. I underestimated. Police estimates for Philly? 5,000.

]]> By: Trenton http://www.queerty.com/prop-8-protests-to-go-national-this-weekend-20081114/#comment-98273 Trenton Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:01:52 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=33042#comment-98273 Seattle turned out in a big way. I'm not sure how many there were, but it all seemed to go off without a hitch except for some speaker issues and one person fainting. Of course, it helped that we had some of the nicest weather we've seen in weeks all day long. A positively gorgeous day for insurrection. Off I go to the post rally celebration. Godspeed, everyone. Seattle turned out in a big way. I’m not sure how many there were, but it all seemed to go off without a hitch except for some speaker issues and one person fainting. Of course, it helped that we had some of the nicest weather we’ve seen in weeks all day long. A positively gorgeous day for insurrection.

Off I go to the post rally celebration. Godspeed, everyone.

]]> By: Chris L. http://www.queerty.com/prop-8-protests-to-go-national-this-weekend-20081114/#comment-98269 Chris L. Sat, 15 Nov 2008 23:44:12 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=33042#comment-98269 Philly protest: abt 1200 people, mostly young but not all, with a fair number of families and straight allies. Very diverse: a lot of clarity around not blaming, but reaching out and organizing. Since it was so virally organized, like those above I'm curious as to whether I'll start getting marching orders, or at least updates on what people are thinking about the next stage. I also think the film "Milk" is going to end up a great boon. If you want to keep an issue in the spotlight, get Citizen Penn on your side.... Philly protest: abt 1200 people, mostly young but not all, with a fair number of families and straight allies. Very diverse: a lot of clarity around not blaming, but reaching out and organizing. Since it was so virally organized, like those above I’m curious as to whether I’ll start getting marching orders, or at least updates on what people are thinking about the next stage.

I also think the film “Milk” is going to end up a great boon. If you want to keep an issue in the spotlight, get Citizen Penn on your side….

]]> By: mark http://www.queerty.com/prop-8-protests-to-go-national-this-weekend-20081114/#comment-98240 mark Sat, 15 Nov 2008 21:49:24 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=33042#comment-98240 Just back from the Baton Rouge demonstration, Nice day here, but kinda windy outside City Hall. I found Cafe Press has t-shirts with the "Fight the H8" logo.....color me happy I bought 2. http://www.cafepress.com/NoMoreH8.329018172 Just back from the Baton Rouge demonstration,
Nice day here, but kinda windy outside City Hall.

I found Cafe Press has t-shirts with the “Fight the H8″ logo…..color me happy I bought 2.
http://www.cafepress.com/NoMoreH8.329018172

]]> By: Mark http://www.queerty.com/prop-8-protests-to-go-national-this-weekend-20081114/#comment-98238 Mark Sat, 15 Nov 2008 21:44:22 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=33042#comment-98238 Just came back in from the cold. Went to the rally in the Loop in downtown Chicago. At least 1000 people were at Federal Plaza - directly across from the Obama transition HQ. A dozen speakers. Several were from CA. Lots of rainbow flags, lots of signs, very peaceful. The cops helped make room for more people when it got tight - and were cheered. Only 6 counter protesters were on a nearby intersection. Never heard or saw them. Just heard about their presence. Lots of great energy despite the high winds and upper 30s temps. Good crowd. Lots of support for CA. We're in solidarity with you! Just came back in from the cold. Went to the rally in the Loop in downtown Chicago. At least 1000 people were at Federal Plaza – directly across from the Obama transition HQ. A dozen speakers. Several were from CA. Lots of rainbow flags, lots of signs, very peaceful. The cops helped make room for more people when it got tight – and were cheered. Only 6 counter protesters were on a nearby intersection. Never heard or saw them. Just heard about their presence. Lots of great energy despite the high winds and upper 30s temps. Good crowd. Lots of support for CA. We’re in solidarity with you!

]]> By: N Waff http://www.queerty.com/prop-8-protests-to-go-national-this-weekend-20081114/#comment-98084 N Waff Sat, 15 Nov 2008 09:03:59 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=33042#comment-98084 ============================================ = = "FIGHT THE H8" = = SODOM AND GOMORRAH USA has awoken = ============================================ ============================================
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= “FIGHT THE H8″
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= SODOM AND GOMORRAH USA has awoken
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]]> By: mark http://www.queerty.com/prop-8-protests-to-go-national-this-weekend-20081114/#comment-98081 mark Sat, 15 Nov 2008 08:48:55 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=33042#comment-98081 Love the graphic, but it's missing my location tomorrow Baton Rouge, LA Love the graphic, but it’s missing my location tomorrow

Baton Rouge, LA

]]> By: Charles J. Mueller http://www.queerty.com/prop-8-protests-to-go-national-this-weekend-20081114/#comment-97916 Charles J. Mueller Sat, 15 Nov 2008 02:32:47 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=33042#comment-97916 @Japhy Grant: Tallskin apparently woke up this morning with a crossed hair in his asshole. Pay him no mind. That happens with crusty, old curmudgeons now and then. ;-) There are always those who are hiding behind the billboards, like the motorcycle police of old, laying in wait for an unwary drive to ambush. Tallskin obviously likes to ambush people before they have even had a chance to put the key in the ignition. lol I gotta tell you that I used to be a devoted reader of the gay.com blogs, until it became a site filled with homophobes, haters, bigots and people who just like being contrarians for the sake of being contrary, which ruined the whole experience of comraderie amongst we of the GLBT community. About six months ago, I started peeking in on Queerty from time to time and I must say that I find this site to be a much more pleasant, accepting atmosphere to spend time in and I have decided not to renew my premium membership with Gay.com, despite their 'glitzing' attempts. The site still sucks. Even packaged in a shiny new candy wrapper., it's still the same old cold turds inside. I just wanted to tell you that I think you are doing one bang-up job editorializing on Queerty. You've brought your own style with you which is just great. you just keep on doing your thing, man, and we'll all be here eating-up on what you have to say. Tallskin will get over himself and, perhaps, after his self-imposed exile from Queetry ends, he will return a 'reformed", contrite man. lol We all love ya, dude. Just sayin.... @Japhy Grant: Tallskin apparently woke up this morning with a crossed hair in his asshole. Pay him no mind. That happens with crusty, old curmudgeons now and then. ;-)

There are always those who are hiding behind the billboards, like the motorcycle police of old, laying in wait for an unwary drive to ambush. Tallskin obviously likes to ambush people before they have even had a chance to put the key in the ignition. lol

I gotta tell you that I used to be a devoted reader of the gay.com blogs, until it became a site filled with homophobes, haters, bigots and people who just like being contrarians for the sake of being contrary, which ruined the whole experience of comraderie amongst we of the GLBT community.

About six months ago, I started peeking in on Queerty from time to time and I must say that I find this site to be a much more pleasant, accepting atmosphere to spend time in and I have decided not to renew my premium membership with Gay.com, despite their ‘glitzing’ attempts. The site still sucks. Even packaged in a shiny new candy wrapper., it’s still the same old cold turds inside.

I just wanted to tell you that I think you are doing one bang-up job editorializing on Queerty. You’ve brought your own style with you which is just great. you just keep on doing your thing, man, and we’ll all be here eating-up on what you have to say.

Tallskin will get over himself and, perhaps, after his self-imposed exile from Queetry ends, he will return a ‘reformed”, contrite man. lol

We all love ya, dude. Just sayin….

]]> By: Charles J. Mueller http://www.queerty.com/prop-8-protests-to-go-national-this-weekend-20081114/#comment-97899 Charles J. Mueller Sat, 15 Nov 2008 02:14:10 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=33042#comment-97899 Wow, PJ, you reduced me to a pile of tears, man. Talk too much? No way, man. You were spot-on and what you said, needed to be said. You mentioned that your school in Montclair is having a march on Saturday. If students like you are writing such beautiful, thoughtful and caring essays such as the one you just posted on Queerty, then I am tempted to say that the world may yet have a chance at becoming a better place in which to live. Well done, dude. Just wanted you know that there is one old fart here who used to live in West Milford, NJ before he retired to Florida in 1993, who heard you...loud and clear. You're a bright light of hope in a dark sea of turbulence. Wow, PJ, you reduced me to a pile of tears, man.

Talk too much? No way, man. You were spot-on and what you said, needed to be said.

You mentioned that your school in Montclair is having a march on Saturday. If students like you are writing such beautiful, thoughtful and caring essays such as the one you just posted on Queerty, then I am tempted to say that the world may yet have a chance at becoming a better place in which to live.

Well done, dude. Just wanted you know that there is one old fart here who used to live in West Milford, NJ before he retired to Florida in 1993, who heard you…loud and clear.

You’re a bright light of hope in a dark sea of turbulence.

]]> By: Brian Miller http://www.queerty.com/prop-8-protests-to-go-national-this-weekend-20081114/#comment-97875 Brian Miller Sat, 15 Nov 2008 01:48:45 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=33042#comment-97875 @<a href="#comment-97545" rel="nofollow">A</a>: <i>That map spells Pittsburgh wrong</i> It also spells "Philadelphia" and "Alexandria" incorrectly, but no matter. It's an awesome map and whoever did it is brilliant. @A:

That map spells Pittsburgh wrong

It also spells “Philadelphia” and “Alexandria” incorrectly, but no matter. It’s an awesome map and whoever did it is brilliant.

]]> By: Brian Miller http://www.queerty.com/prop-8-protests-to-go-national-this-weekend-20081114/#comment-97873 Brian Miller Sat, 15 Nov 2008 01:44:31 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=33042#comment-97873 @<a href="#comment-97471" rel="nofollow">tallskin</a>: If you don't like the coverage on Queerty, an American blog, go start your own. Americans don't troll the Daily Mail or the English queer bar rag web sites complaining that they're not reporting on the latest queer happenings in Honolulu or Kansas City, do they? @tallskin:

If you don’t like the coverage on Queerty, an American blog, go start your own.

Americans don’t troll the Daily Mail or the English queer bar rag web sites complaining that they’re not reporting on the latest queer happenings in Honolulu or Kansas City, do they?

]]> By: Jim http://www.queerty.com/prop-8-protests-to-go-national-this-weekend-20081114/#comment-97812 Jim Fri, 14 Nov 2008 23:19:33 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=33042#comment-97812 @<a href="#comment-97484" rel="nofollow">tallskin</a>: Man, you probably would've lodged the same complaint in 1969, had this blog been around then and seemed stuck on the happenings surrounding a bunch of drag queens standing up for themselves at a little bar called the Stonewall Inn. Perhaps you've heard of it--the birth of the gay rights movement and all that? For some reason I keep noticing that this UK blog, http://ukgaynews.org.uk/latest.htm seems to keep linking to what's happening in the Sates as well the past few months... @tallskin: Man, you probably would’ve lodged the same complaint in 1969, had this blog been around then and seemed stuck on the happenings surrounding a bunch of drag queens standing up for themselves at a little bar called the Stonewall Inn. Perhaps you’ve heard of it–the birth of the gay rights movement and all that? For some reason I keep noticing that this UK blog, http://ukgaynews.org.uk/latest.htm seems to keep linking to what’s happening in the Sates as well the past few months…

]]> By: itsal http://www.queerty.com/prop-8-protests-to-go-national-this-weekend-20081114/#comment-97721 itsal Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:32:48 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=33042#comment-97721 @<a href="#comment-97530" rel="nofollow">L</a>: Then...better luck yapping at NYT for global news than QWEERTY.COM. Think about it. @L: Then…better luck yapping at NYT for global news than QWEERTY.COM.

Think about it.

]]> By: Kenster999 http://www.queerty.com/prop-8-protests-to-go-national-this-weekend-20081114/#comment-97670 Kenster999 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:07:35 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=33042#comment-97670 I also am trying to figure out what to effect the long-term change that we need. I've come up with what I'm calling a "Marriage Manifesto". It declares that everyone deserves marriage, and briefly lists how it's good for everyone (including straight folks). If anyone is interested they can see it at: http://marriagemanifesto.wordpress.com/marriage-manifesto/ I also am trying to figure out what to effect the long-term change that we need. I’ve come up with what I’m calling a “Marriage Manifesto”. It declares that everyone deserves marriage, and briefly lists how it’s good for everyone (including straight folks). If anyone is interested they can see it at:

http://marriagemanifesto.wordp.....manifesto/

]]> By: butterpantz http://www.queerty.com/prop-8-protests-to-go-national-this-weekend-20081114/#comment-97668 butterpantz Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:06:54 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=33042#comment-97668 @ tallskin... Start your own blog Mr Brilliant. We're waiting....(toe tapping) @ tallskin…

Start your own blog Mr Brilliant. We’re waiting….(toe tapping)

]]> By: Kenster999 http://www.queerty.com/prop-8-protests-to-go-national-this-weekend-20081114/#comment-97663 Kenster999 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:02:44 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=33042#comment-97663 Japhy @13: dude, what a classy comment. Good on you! That's a really good omen for a mature running on this board. Japhy @13: dude, what a classy comment. Good on you! That’s a really good omen for a mature running on this board.

]]> By: PJ http://www.queerty.com/prop-8-protests-to-go-national-this-weekend-20081114/#comment-97636 PJ Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:45:01 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=33042#comment-97636 Wow, I talk too much Wow, I talk too much

]]> By: PJ http://www.queerty.com/prop-8-protests-to-go-national-this-weekend-20081114/#comment-97635 PJ Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:44:40 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=33042#comment-97635 @<a href="#comment-97471" rel="nofollow">tallskin</a>: I agree that there may be more international affairs on this blog but this is the biggest issue currently happening in the US. But there is no reason to be belligerent about the fact that we are talking about Prop. 8. You have proven that you are reading up on the other issues; which is commendable, but there are a lot of other blogs out there that you can read. I even suggest reading them. The best way to get a balanced view of what is happening in the world is to be reading numerous blogs (as well as newspapers, magazines, etc.). Japhy is still trying to get on his feet here and he is still following many of the other formulae from the the previous editors. He needs time to find his own voice on Queerty. You may want to extend the same admirable compassion that you have toward international news toward Japhy. He is doing a great job for his first week and I can't wait to see how well he is going to flourish with Queerty. In my humble opinion, everyone is getting a little up in arms here. Tallskin is welcome to his opinion even if it is a little bellicose. Please, everyone, let's calm down and talk about what is important here and not attack one another. What we all need right now is unity. If Prop. 8 has done anything good, it is bringing the the American LGBTQ community together. This has been long needed to battle off the hypocrites who are trying to keep us off kilter. By arguing among ourselves, we are letting the bad guys win. Tallskin, please remember that when England won the right to marry, Queerty was there to report it. The same thing applies to Netherlands, Spain and Canada. The US is still fighting for that right. We are supposed to be a nation of equality and opportunity for all. We are not currently living up to that ideal. We need to talk about this issue. We need to organize against it. You may be reading about it for a while. That is the way it should be. Everyone please, let's stay with intellectual discourse and let's stop sticking our tongues out at one another. Let's look at the article and discuss its repercussions. My school is having a march on Saturday in Montclair, NJ. There are marches going on in New York and Philadelphia this weekend. We need to concentrate on these marches. We need to focus on what matters right now. The US won a bittersweet victory on November 4. Although our new President Elect is against gay marriage, he is not going to stand in the way of it. This country is in economic trouble, we have a war in two countries and we are entering a time of transition. The US has a lot to worry about right now. We may be considered by the rest of the world as self centered but who is the first country to support its allies and pay restitution after conflicts. The US has tried to rally around starvation in Africa. The people here are still fighting to help fight genocide in Darfur. The US helped fight Apartheid in South Africa. We have a history of altruism toward third world countries. This is not an "ostrich-like attitude." You may want to keep that in mind as you are attacking us for fighting for our own issues and helping you out with yours. @tallskin: I agree that there may be more international affairs on this blog but this is the biggest issue currently happening in the US. But there is no reason to be belligerent about the fact that we are talking about Prop. 8. You have proven that you are reading up on the other issues; which is commendable, but there are a lot of other blogs out there that you can read. I even suggest reading them. The best way to get a balanced view of what is happening in the world is to be reading numerous blogs (as well as newspapers, magazines, etc.).
Japhy is still trying to get on his feet here and he is still following many of the other formulae from the the previous editors. He needs time to find his own voice on Queerty. You may want to extend the same admirable compassion that you have toward international news toward Japhy. He is doing a great job for his first week and I can’t wait to see how well he is going to flourish with Queerty.
In my humble opinion, everyone is getting a little up in arms here. Tallskin is welcome to his opinion even if it is a little bellicose. Please, everyone, let’s calm down and talk about what is important here and not attack one another. What we all need right now is unity. If Prop. 8 has done anything good, it is bringing the the American LGBTQ community together. This has been long needed to battle off the hypocrites who are trying to keep us off kilter. By arguing among ourselves, we are letting the bad guys win.
Tallskin, please remember that when England won the right to marry, Queerty was there to report it. The same thing applies to Netherlands, Spain and Canada.
The US is still fighting for that right. We are supposed to be a nation of equality and opportunity for all. We are not currently living up to that ideal. We need to talk about this issue. We need to organize against it. You may be reading about it for a while. That is the way it should be.
Everyone please, let’s stay with intellectual discourse and let’s stop sticking our tongues out at one another. Let’s look at the article and discuss its repercussions.
My school is having a march on Saturday in Montclair, NJ. There are marches going on in New York and Philadelphia this weekend. We need to concentrate on these marches. We need to focus on what matters right now. The US won a bittersweet victory on November 4. Although our new President Elect is against gay marriage, he is not going to stand in the way of it. This country is in economic trouble, we have a war in two countries and we are entering a time of transition. The US has a lot to worry about right now. We may be considered by the rest of the world as self centered but who is the first country to support its allies and pay restitution after conflicts. The US has tried to rally around starvation in Africa. The people here are still fighting to help fight genocide in Darfur. The US helped fight Apartheid in South Africa. We have a history of altruism toward third world countries. This is not an “ostrich-like attitude.” You may want to keep that in mind as you are attacking us for fighting for our own issues and helping you out with yours.

]]> By: Trenton http://www.queerty.com/prop-8-protests-to-go-national-this-weekend-20081114/#comment-97617 Trenton Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:14:58 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=33042#comment-97617 Exactly, Brian. Canada isn't our Jr. It's our pompadour coiffure. ( ^.^)~♥ Exactly, Brian. Canada isn’t our Jr. It’s our pompadour coiffure. ( ^.^)~♥

]]> By: Brian http://www.queerty.com/prop-8-protests-to-go-national-this-weekend-20081114/#comment-97613 Brian Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:03:08 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=33042#comment-97613 @Paul Raposo: I hate to interrupt all the bitching, but your post seems to have gotten overlooked. A huge California THANK YOU to the good people of Canada, who have marriage equality and no vested interest in what happens here, yet are marching in solidarity with us. What a moving, classy thing for you guys to do. Just something to add to the long list of things to love about Canada! I don't care what Homer Simpson says -- Canada is not "America Jr."! :-) @Paul Raposo:

I hate to interrupt all the bitching, but your post seems to have gotten overlooked.

A huge California THANK YOU to the good people of Canada, who have marriage equality and no vested interest in what happens here, yet are marching in solidarity with us. What a moving, classy thing for you guys to do. Just something to add to the long list of things to love about Canada!

I don’t care what Homer Simpson says — Canada is not “America Jr.”! :-)

]]> By: Sir Winston Thriller http://www.queerty.com/prop-8-protests-to-go-national-this-weekend-20081114/#comment-97607 Sir Winston Thriller Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:52:03 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=33042#comment-97607 Couldn't someone have done a goddam spellcheck on the poster before releasing it? Couldn’t someone have done a goddam spellcheck on the poster before releasing it?

]]> By: Trenton http://www.queerty.com/prop-8-protests-to-go-national-this-weekend-20081114/#comment-97595 Trenton Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:32:19 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=33042#comment-97595 Jebus...they spelled Pittsburgh AND Philadelphia incorrectly...Their graphic designer must hate Pennsylvania. But a big "Sod off" goes to Tallskin, who would probably be all over this current issue if the prime offenders were muslims instead of mormons... Jebus…they spelled Pittsburgh AND Philadelphia incorrectly…Their graphic designer must hate Pennsylvania.

But a big “Sod off” goes to Tallskin, who would probably be all over this current issue if the prime offenders were muslims instead of mormons…

]]> By: wadkins75 http://www.queerty.com/prop-8-protests-to-go-national-this-weekend-20081114/#comment-97574 wadkins75 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:04:41 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=33042#comment-97574 @<a href="#comment-97569" rel="nofollow">ksu499</a>: I recognize satire. I was applauding the use there. @ksu499: I recognize satire. I was applauding the use there.

]]> By: ksu499 http://www.queerty.com/prop-8-protests-to-go-national-this-weekend-20081114/#comment-97569 ksu499 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:56:32 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=33042#comment-97569 @<a href="#comment-97552" rel="nofollow">wadkins75</a>: That comment is satire, old boy. Unfortunately though, it's what HRC is really saying. They don't realize how inane they've become. @wadkins75: That comment is satire, old boy. Unfortunately though, it’s what HRC is really saying. They don’t realize how inane they’ve become.

]]> By: wadkins75 http://www.queerty.com/prop-8-protests-to-go-national-this-weekend-20081114/#comment-97558 wadkins75 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:39:15 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=33042#comment-97558 @<a href="#comment-97557" rel="nofollow">Wolf</a>: Precisely! Thanks Wolf! @Wolf: Precisely! Thanks Wolf!

]]> By: Wolf http://www.queerty.com/prop-8-protests-to-go-national-this-weekend-20081114/#comment-97557 Wolf Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:37:33 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=33042#comment-97557 @<a href="#comment-97543" rel="nofollow">ksu499</a>: And Lord knows they've done such a GREAT job in the PAST. The time for PASSIVITY IS GONE. @ksu499:

And Lord knows they’ve done such a GREAT job in the PAST. The time for PASSIVITY IS GONE.

]]> By: Michael in DC http://www.queerty.com/prop-8-protests-to-go-national-this-weekend-20081114/#comment-97553 Michael in DC Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:34:18 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=33042#comment-97553 @<a href="#comment-97484" rel="nofollow">tallskin</a>: My gosh Tallskin, overreact much? It's just news. @tallskin: My gosh Tallskin, overreact much? It’s just news.

]]> By: wadkins75 http://www.queerty.com/prop-8-protests-to-go-national-this-weekend-20081114/#comment-97552 wadkins75 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:34:01 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=33042#comment-97552 @<a href="#comment-97543" rel="nofollow">ksu499</a>: Really? I'm not sure that the HRC is the voice of reason lately. I will continue to: write to/call friends, family, legislators; publish my thoughts on the mater; and attend rallies where I feel that my voice can be heard. Sitting around waiting for the HRC to tell us what to do next is inane. I am all for being considerate and am unsure where you think any of us have been inconsiderate. Conversely, Is it considerate for a group of people to tell me that I'm a second class citizen whose rights don't matter? Seriously?? Sit around and wait if you want. I will not. @ksu499: Really? I’m not sure that the HRC is the voice of reason lately. I will continue to: write to/call friends, family, legislators; publish my thoughts on the mater; and attend rallies where I feel that my voice can be heard. Sitting around waiting for the HRC to tell us what to do next is inane.

I am all for being considerate and am unsure where you think any of us have been inconsiderate. Conversely, Is it considerate for a group of people to tell me that I’m a second class citizen whose rights don’t matter? Seriously??

Sit around and wait if you want. I will not.

]]> By: fredo777 http://www.queerty.com/prop-8-protests-to-go-national-this-weekend-20081114/#comment-97551 fredo777 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:33:59 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=33042#comment-97551 I don't apologize. Like I said, d-bag. I don’t apologize.

Like I said, d-bag.

]]> By: A http://www.queerty.com/prop-8-protests-to-go-national-this-weekend-20081114/#comment-97545 A Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:29:39 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=33042#comment-97545 That map spells Pittsburgh wrong. But, otherwise, is very impressive. That map spells Pittsburgh wrong. But, otherwise, is very impressive.

]]> By: ksu499 http://www.queerty.com/prop-8-protests-to-go-national-this-weekend-20081114/#comment-97543 ksu499 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:28:21 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=33042#comment-97543 Stop this unguided activism! HRC has just said we're not supposed to do it, but instead to spend the time considering whether we have been considerate enough of other groups' feelings. Stop this unguided activism! HRC has just said we’re not supposed to do it, but instead to spend the time considering whether we have been considerate enough of other groups’ feelings.

]]> By: Wolf http://www.queerty.com/prop-8-protests-to-go-national-this-weekend-20081114/#comment-97540 Wolf Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:25:09 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=33042#comment-97540 @<a href="#comment-97530" rel="nofollow">L</a>: Apologize but its a rough time here in the Staes you know. @L:

Apologize but its a rough time here in the Staes you know.

]]> By: L http://www.queerty.com/prop-8-protests-to-go-national-this-weekend-20081114/#comment-97530 L Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:11:22 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=33042#comment-97530 What a bitchy crowd this morning. I think Tallskin's question is valid. Tall, I guess you know of pinknews.co.uk. (And, no... these stories are not in the NYT.) What a bitchy crowd this morning. I think Tallskin’s question is valid. Tall, I guess you know of pinknews.co.uk. (And, no… these stories are not in the NYT.)

]]> By: Wolf http://www.queerty.com/prop-8-protests-to-go-national-this-weekend-20081114/#comment-97524 Wolf Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:01:05 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=33042#comment-97524 @<a href="#comment-97491" rel="nofollow">Japhy Grant</a>: Look Japhy we may not have started out on the right foot. But you have no need to apologize to him. Whats happening in the US is HUGE and affects MILLIONS of people. It is turning out to be the next Stonewall. Also according to Alexa.com Queerty's demographics are as follows Queerty.com users come from these countries: United States70.4% United Kingdom3.5% Canada3.3% Germany1.9% South Africa1.7% Now I am not saying that other countries aren't important. But Queerty reaches so many more Americans and this is a TERRIBLE time and we need all the info and news we can get. @Japhy Grant:

Look Japhy we may not have started out on the right foot. But you have no need to apologize to him. Whats happening in the US is HUGE and affects MILLIONS of people. It is turning out to be the next Stonewall.

Also according to Alexa.com Queerty’s demographics are as follows

Queerty.com users come from these countries:
United States70.4%
United Kingdom3.5%
Canada3.3%
Germany1.9%
South Africa1.7%

Now I am not saying that other countries aren’t important. But Queerty reaches so many more Americans and this is a TERRIBLE time and we need all the info and news we can get.

]]> By: Wolf http://www.queerty.com/prop-8-protests-to-go-national-this-weekend-20081114/#comment-97520 Wolf Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:55:23 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=33042#comment-97520 @<a href="#comment-97484" rel="nofollow">tallskin</a>: That attitude is part of the reason why we have so many problems here in the US also. I am sure other readers as well as myself have avted and done our best to as we could wit support and letters and solidarity against atrocities that take place against the Gay and Lesbian Community outside the US and then YOU have the AUDACITY at this time of Crisis with what Gays in the USA are dealing with to whine and bitch like a baby because a US based blog is covering and trying to pull together solidarity for a MAJOR CIVIL RIGHTS Battle in the USA concerning Millions of Gays, Lesbians and Trangendered people and currently not reporting Foreign Stories as much as they used to and you are NOT STANDING UP IN SPIRIT WITH US? YOU should be ashamed and all I have to say to you is FUCK YOU! @tallskin:

That attitude is part of the reason why we have so many problems here in the US also.

I am sure other readers as well as myself have avted and done our best to as we could wit support and letters and solidarity against atrocities that take place against the Gay and Lesbian Community outside the US and then YOU have the AUDACITY at this time of Crisis with what Gays in the USA are dealing with to whine and bitch like a baby because a US based blog is covering and trying to pull together solidarity for a MAJOR CIVIL RIGHTS Battle in the USA concerning Millions of Gays, Lesbians and Trangendered people and currently not reporting Foreign Stories as much as they used to and you are NOT STANDING UP IN SPIRIT WITH US?

YOU should be ashamed and all I have to say to you is FUCK YOU!

]]> By: itsal http://www.queerty.com/prop-8-protests-to-go-national-this-weekend-20081114/#comment-97513 itsal Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:42:19 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=33042#comment-97513 @<a href="#comment-97492" rel="nofollow">Japhy Grant</a>: No need to apologize. 1)Tall, yeah, yeah yeah--covering global news is important, too. BUT, this is a BLOG. It is one person posting relevant stories. Nobody posted comments last week asking America to tone-down the Presidential election and talk more about Sweedish politics. 2) I'm guessin' we can't count on you to be proactive tomorrow...unless you count picketing Brian Williams for less stories about the economy and gas prices as being proactive. If global news is that important to you, get a copy of the NYT and STFU. @Japhy Grant: No need to apologize.

1)Tall, yeah, yeah yeah–covering global news is important, too. BUT, this is a BLOG. It is one person posting relevant stories. Nobody posted comments last week asking America to tone-down the Presidential election and talk more about Sweedish politics.

2) I’m guessin’ we can’t count on you to be proactive tomorrow…unless you count picketing Brian Williams for less stories about the economy and gas prices as being proactive.

If global news is that important to you, get a copy of the NYT and STFU.

]]> By: fredo777 http://www.queerty.com/prop-8-protests-to-go-national-this-weekend-20081114/#comment-97503 fredo777 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:25:06 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=33042#comment-97503 Meh. That dude was kind of a d-bag anyway. Make it a long two weeks, chummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm-...p. Meh.

That dude was kind of a d-bag anyway.

Make it a long two weeks, chummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm-…p.

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