This is an amazing article

Peter sent this to me, and I can't help but post it. Its not long, and I highly recommend taking a few minutes to read it. It really is very well-written and has some great new ideas.

Enjoy!

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121400362307993399.html?mod=rss_Today's_Most_Popular

It's about to get pretty gay up in here...

After what can be best described as a Broadway drought in my life, I'm finally back on track. I tend to get really obsessed with a musical, listen to it over and over (and over) until I get sick of it, only to go back to it a month later. Did it with RENT, then Wicked, Evita, Les Miserables, and maybe a few more. My last ones were Hairspray and Dreamgirls, because of the movies. I played those damn shows over and over in my car. Then came a silence for months. I haven't been listening to musicals at all, really.

Well, kids, I'm back! Peter, Em and I watched the Tony's Sunday and my Great White Way fever is in full force. I've been listening to Patti LuPone's Gypsy songs and am now completely obsessed with Spring Awakening. I'm really depressed, though, cuz I'm IN NYC, but i can't afford to see all (any of?) the shows I want to. I reeeeeeally want to see, in no real order:

1. Spring Awakening
2. Gypsy
3. Xanadu
4. In the Heights
5. Wicked (no matter how many times I see it, it will always be on my list, lol)

How to see these shows, though, is the problem. Ugh I need a sugar daddy...

YAY

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/18/us/17cnd-marriage.html


One thing that drives me crazy is when people say, "Traditionally, marriage is between a man and a women, and thats how it should remain." It is this whole inability to accept change that destroys any hope their argument might have. If things always remain the way they 'traditionally' were, then we would be stuck in a stagnant society! It wouldnt work! No progress whatsoever! We have never, ever been a country of no progress. Why start now? 50 years ago, marriage was between a man and woman of the same race. Now, no one bats an eye when a black woman and a white man (or any combination of races) get married. Bitches need to accept that the same will be true of gay people some day.

Geez.

How do you like them apples?

http://www.pollster.com/08USPresGEMvO600.png

Obama '08!

WHAT IS WRONG WITH PEOPLE

http://www.cnn.com/2008/CRIME/06/09/fetus.snatched.ap/index.html?eref=rss_us

Obviously, we need to find a punishment worse than life in prison that doesn't involve the death penalty, but ensures a full lifetime of extreme pain. Like, maybe living in a cell in which every surface delivers a painful electric shock every 15 minutes. Or regular beatings. I don't know, but all punishments offered currently are far too kind for women like this...

Some dirt on McCain...yessss

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1024927/The-wife-John-McCain-callously-left-behind.html

disgusting

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-IrhRSwF9U&eurl=http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/feature/2008/05/27/sexism_sells/

Well put:

Found this on a CNN blog comment roll. It basically is how I feel on the subject and is very well-written. More Clinton supporters need to read it.

June 6th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

To Hillary Supporters:

There sure are a lot of idiots that post on these blogs. There are a lot of idiots on both sides. Some of the things I see from Obama supporters make me cringe, as do some of the things I see from Clinton supporters. But recently I've been seeing this sentiment a lot: "I'm a Clinton supporter, but I will not vote for Obama. My candidate was dragged through the mud, and her supporters constantly belittle us. It's time we make a statement and show the Democratic party how we feel…."

I'd like to respond with two points. First, I think it's completely inappropriate to judge a candidate by a small sample of his/her supporters. Obama was endorsed by Hamas, but he did not ask for it (originally, they've now disavowed their support). Certainly he does not share their views. We've all seen the videos of people in WV and KY saying they could never vote for a black man….but that doesn't make Hillary a racist. And I'm sure almost all militant white supremacists will be voting for McCain, but that doesn't make him one. The point is - these candidates cannot control what their supporters say, and they don't choose who supports them. It is unfair to judge them on that basis. Please do not do so.

Second, I sympathize with your desire to make a statement….especially with the women who feel that this election has embodied the social prejudices females as a group have faced in this country. Though I think the challenges Obama faced as a black man were of equal severity, I agree that Clinton was given a rough treatment. I think, however, what she has accomplished will prove to have made a great positive impact. Make no mistake: There will be a woman president (my sense is that Clinton will actually be that woman).

So voting against Obama to make a statement will actually do a great disservice to Clinton and her legacy. She will tell you the same thing. A vote for McCain is a vote for the deaths of thousands more men and women in Iraq. It's a vote to end a woman's right to choose. It's a vote to continue the foreclosure crisis and put more families in streets. It's a vote to give more money and power to big business and special interests. It's a vote to keep American jobs overseas. It's a vote to keep millions without healthcare. It's a vote for many things. But it is not a vote for the interests of women, or any other of your candidates ideals. A vote for McCain will make your life worse, and that's a guarantee.

I respect your right to make a statement. I completely recognize your power to dictate the results of this election. And I understand that you feel the Democratic Party no longer reflects your values. But does the alternative? Do you think Republicans will ever choose a woman as their nominee? Do you honestly think their values, and values of their supporters (the likes of Rush Limbaugh and Anne Coulter) are more in line with yours than the DNC's? Because they aren't. Just please realize the consequences of your choice. There is more at stake here than bruised feelings or support for an individual. There are jobs. There are homes. There are families. There are lives. Please don't make the wrong choice.

Now, if any one out there can make a clear, policy-based argument that justifies why a Clinton supporter prefers McCain over Obama, I'd be open to it. After all, I voted for Clinton in my state's primary.

-GC in Virginia

Dems want Hillary

June 6, 2008
CNN Poll: Majority of Dems want Clinton to be VP
Posted: 11:54 AM ET

From CNN Deputy Political Director Paul Steinhauser



WASHINGTON (CNN) — A majority of Democrats think Barack Obama should select Hillary Clinton as his running mate, according to a new national poll.

Fifty-four percent of registered Democrats questioned in a CNN/Opinion Research Corporation poll out Friday think Obama should name his rival as his running mate, with 43 percent saying no. The poll is the first national survey conducted since Senator Obama (D-Illinois) claimed the Democratic presidential nomination Tuesday night following the end of the primary season. Senator Clinton, D-New York, is expected to suspend her campaign and back Obama in a scheduled address Saturday. (View full poll results [PDF])

It seems men and women don’t see eye to eye on this question, with 60 percent of Democratic women saying Clinton should be named as Obama’s running mate. Only 46 percent of male Democrats agree, with 51 percent of them saying no. (WATCH: Panelists weigh McCain, Obama's VP options)

“What do women want, Sigmund Freud famously asked. The answer appears to be Clinton on the ticket. It’s pretty clear that many Democratic women are miffed and that Obama has to be very careful how he deals with Senator Clinton,” says CNN Senior Political Analyst Bill Schneider. (WATCH: The war over women voters)


If Obama names someone else as his running mate, 24 percent of those polled say Clinton should try to override that decision at the Democratic convention in Denver in August, with 75 percent saying no.

"Democrats would like Barack Obama to choose Hillary Clinton as his running mate, but they seem to recognize that it is his choice to make," says CNN Polling Director Keating Holland. "Some will be disappointed if Obama does not pick Clinton, but not disappointed enough to want a floor fight at the convention."

The survey also found that the economy remains issue number one in the minds of Americans. Forty-two percent of those polled say that the economy will be the most important issue in the decision on the presidency. Iraq remains in second place in importance, at 24 percent, with health care at 12 percent.

The CNN/Opinion Research Corporation poll was conducted Wednesday and Thursday, with 921 registered voters, including 435 registered voters who describe themselves as Democrats or independents who lean Democratic. The sampling error for most results is plus or minus 4.5 percentage points.

My collected thoughts on "The Dream Ticket"

Ok, here goes:

I'm pretty sure anyone reading this is well aware that I have supported Senator Clinton through this entire primary season. They also should know that it is not because I disliked Obama in any way; I simply liked Clinton more.

However, now we know that the presidential Democratic nominee will be Barack Obama, and that is that. The last few days have been quite sad, as I had really, really wanted Clinton to get the nomination. But here we are, and now the question is: who does Obama choose as VP. I'm sure no one would be surprised to hear me say it should be Clinton, but hear me out.

Do I believe that, in terms of ideology and compatibility, do I believe that Clinton and Obama are the best pair? No, I do not. She is basically the antithesis of his campaign (though I disagree wholeheartedly with the extent to which people demonized her during the primaries). If we are looking simply at his message, and trying to find a VP that meshes with it, then she would not be the best choice.

HOWEVER, do I believe that Obama should choose Clinton if he wants to win? Yes. Right now, he is in a statistical tie with McCain, within the standard of error. However, looking at the electoral college, he will be handily defeated by McCain. Looking at Hillary, she fares a bit better than Obama in populary vote percentages, but beats him in electoral votes by over 100 points! She has the big, important swing states. A big reason for this is because she competes directly with McCain for the working-class voters, and does well. Obama struggles with those voters. Incorporating the two has shown to serve as a one-two-punch, with each of them drawing their own section of voters.

Another thing to look at is the fact that, unfortunately, many Clinton supporters feel that she was treated poorly, and that Obama 'stole' the nomination. I don't necessarily agree with that, but its how they feel. Many of them have announced that they plan to jump over to McCain, for various reasons. Putting Clinton on the ticket will bring them back; I also feel that adding Clinton will upset Obama supporters initially, but I feel that they support him enough (and dislike McCain enough) that it wouldn't really cause a break.

So I can see why people are against the so-called "Dream Ticket," but I am afraid it needs to happen. We NEED to beat McCain. I think this is the only way to ensure that.


Whew... (Anne, don't hate me!)

Please please PLEASE let this happen

http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/06/02/clinton.message/index.html?iref=mpstoryview

Despite the fact that I have always though that a Clinton Obama ticket was ideal (basically a guaranteed 16 years of Democratic presidents, with Obama gaining all of the experience people want him to have, and a strong experience leader to get us the fuck out of the millions of problems this country faces right now, thanks to Bush), I actually think that an Obama Clinton ticket would be the optimal situation right now. That way we can combine the Obama supporters and Clinton very different supporters without scaring people off to McCain's side. Also, we have Obama's new ideas and different views on politics, with a strong, experienced VP to back him up. Besides, we all know how much impact a VP can have on a president (see: Dick Cheney).

Of course, Obama supporters are freaked out that Clinton would take over and overshadow Obama, but if Obama is as strong a president as we have seen, then that shouldn't be an issue. I really, honestly and truly think that Clinton wants what is best for the country, and that people are demonizing her. If a man did this (and recent reports say that Obama DID do this shit to be elected to the Senate), it would be fine. But its a woman, thus a divisive bitch who will stop at nothing. But lets be honest here. From the get-go, Obama has been the media's star and Clinton the floor mat to be trampled. She never ever gets good press, while Obama so easily escapes these controversies (which, granted, are stupid and silly and not that big of a deal), having to do or say very little. Clinton, however, never gets off so easy.

Aaaaaaanyways, as I was saying. I really want an Obama Clinton ticket. I think that is our best shot at handily defeating the Republicans. So lets make that happen, people!

She's still got my vote

Statement from Hillary Clinton On Gay Pride Month

As we begin Gay Pride Month, I join the LGBT community in celebrating an historic year in which our country continues to make progress towards the fair and equal treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans. Still, we have so much work to do. I look forward to working with the LGBT community to make sure that all Americans in committed relationships have equal benefits and that nothing stands in the way of loving couples who want to adopt children in need. We need to expand our federal hate crimes legislation and pass a fully-inclusive Employment Non-Discrimination Act. And finally, we need to put an end to the failed policy of Don't Ask, Don't Tell. Courage, honor, patriotism and sacrifice - the traits that define our men and women in uniform - have nothing to do with sexual orientation.

To each and every LGBT American, I say this: You have done so much to help this country understand your lives by simply being open and honest about who you are and living your lives with dignity. Thank you for your courage. It is time that we recognize your hard work. I know that this country is ready for changes in the law that reflect the evolution in our hearts. You deserve a government that treats you with the respect you deserve.

America deserves a President who appeals to the best in each of us, not the worst; a President who values and respects all Americans and treats all Americans equally no matter who they are or who they love. That is truly the promise of America.