Kate's still in Arizona, speculating about whether Cindy McCain's aggression — not to mention John McCain's own shady past — have sabotaged the McCain candidacy.
Plus, Ron Paul bumper sticker sightings (sadly, not RuPaul), red rocks and how sexism in the media can block your chi.
Hilarity Clinton Episode 13
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on February 22, 2008 - 2:28pm.
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Republican spice! Snap!
Lawrence King
So there is an article in The Chicago Free Press this week about Lawrence King. It is in the opinion section, but some of the things that this person said I found to be apalling. Maybe I'm overreacting. But this person essentially says that someone should have taught this boy not to act that way and to express his "gayness" differently. Here is part of the Article entitled "Death by Homophobia" written by Paul Varnell.
"Nothing excuses the shooting of a gay youth. But young King, after all, dressed in a way that he knew created a hostile reaction. Teachers and counselors should have advised King that it is fine to be gay and self-expression has value, but that in the real world self-expression has to be combined with prudence and that his behavior and manner of dress created unnecessary hostility and risk. King was reportedly living in a foster home for abused children. But even there should someone have advised against going to school dressed in a way that exposed him to harassment and manifestly made his life miserable? Ask yourself—what advice would you have given young King? Seeing that trouble was a possibility, why did the school not sponsor a Gay/Straight Alliance to create a support group for gay youths and perhaps begin the arduous process of reducing heterosexual male homophobia? Will they start one now, perhaps named after Lawrence King? Why do I doubt it? Part of the problem is that King was apparently acting out his understanding of what it means to be gay. But I cannot think of any gay man I know who dresses in high-heeled boots, jewelry, painted fingernails and makeup. Where did King get the idea that that is the way to express being gay? You have to wonder if the gay community’s lionizing of drag queen entertainers promotes that perception. What King clearly needed was some other, less risky, ways to express his gayness. Heterosexual youths can assert their rapidly budding heterosexuality by teasing girls, beginning dating, making heterosexual sex jokes, etc. And sadly, expressing hostility to gays is another way to assert one’s budding heterosexuality. But what can gay youths do to express their homosexuality? We and parents and school personnel very much need to find some ways. Participating in a Gay/Straight Alliance would be one possibility, if there is one. Doing school projects and term papers on gay issues and famous gays could be another. Would a gay Big Brother program for gay youths help? If these suggestions seem inadequate, e-mail me yours."
A Virtual Hug for Kate
Now I don't feel like such a dork-
I always misread Ron Paul's name as RuPaul!!
Selling Out
Oshlama
I must say...
You look much more relaxed here in Arizona. Maybe it is the behind the desk thing, you look so much more at ease on the couch. I too am ready for a woman president. Did you visit Sedona, they seem to be good with the chi thing. Arizona is beautiful but no one seems to mention the fruit trees, it was the biggest shock when I first came here. Fruit in the desert, who'da thunk it? Anyway I hope you will return to Az again to a disclosed location so your fans can meet you. Love the vlog, keep on keeping on!
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Thank you Kate Clinton
To be fair
To be fair, it's not solely an experience argument either. I mean, there were quite a few candidates in the field with more experience than Hillary Clinton, namely Joe Biden. And certainly, you can't out experience John McCain.
As someone who's spent a considerable amount of time studying Washington and living and working in Washington, I understand full well how the system works and how slowly it yields to change, but does that mean we should stop? All change worth having is difficult; that shouldn't dissaude you from the fight.
As Robert Kennedy was fond of quoting: Some men see things as they are and say why. I dream things that never were and say why not.
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"Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but not their own facts." - Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan
To be fair....the country has selected its final 2 Dem nominees
Thanks, Kate!
Fear of Women
While in the company of a few of my male co-workers, I casually asked why men were afraid of Hillary Clinton. They freaked out! "We're not afraid of her!!! We just don't like her." Now, there's a good reason.
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