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Jan
30
While checking on my GayWallet.com ad campaign on Facebook, I saw the following notice:
In an effort to communicate our policies more clearly, we’d like to share some minor adjustments to our Advertising Guidelines. We are lifting the restrictions on some content including quizzes, surveys, some ringtones and other business opportunities. We’ll begin rolling out these changes over the next few days and the official details will be posted to our Advertising Guidelines early next week.
Know what that means? It means you’ll see more and more junk ads on Facebook – including multi-level marketing/pyramid scheme “business opportunities.”
I realize Facebook needs to make money to keep their site up and running, but come on! What’s next? Gambling ads? Webcam whores? Cigarette ads?
Jan
30
You can run, but you can’t hide:
A federal judge today denied a request to keep the names of donors to California’s anti-gay marriage initiative secret, saying the public has a right to know who’s giving money to state ballot measures.
Supporters of the initiative, which was approved by voters in November, had sought a preliminary injunction to hide the identities of those who contributed to their campaign.
Hey, if you’re gonna mess with people’s civil liberties, we deserve to know who you are.
Straight white men must be loving this. They finally have something they can sue their employer for:
New York City foreign-currency trader has filed a lawsuit claiming he was harassed and fired because his supervisor believed he was a gay vegetarian.
. . .
Court papers say when Catalanello learned Pacifico didn’t eat meat, he called him “a vegetarian homo.” The papers say Catalanello made a similar comment when he saw a photo of Pacifico in running tights.
Hey, white straight guys need an opportunity to be sue-happy, too.
Finally, somebody hates Katy Perry as much as I do. Who does she think she is? I kiss girls all the time and nobody makes a big deal about it (well, no one except rightwing religious nutcases).
Random thought: if you’re leavin’ your girlfriend because you think you have a chance to hook up with Rachel Maddow, I have a tropical island in Greenland I can sell ya. Call me!
Looks like same-sex couples in Washington State are about to get everything but marriage:
Lawmakers are looking to expand the state’s domestic partnership law and advance the debate on marriage rights for gay and lesbian couples across the state.
State Sen. Ed Murray, D-Seattle, says the first public hearing on an expanded domestic partnership bill would be next week.
The bill is pitched as “everything but marriage” for same-sex couples. It would add domestic partners to all remaining state statutes that deal with married couples, ranging from labor and employment to pensions and other public employee benefits.
I have an idea. Why don’t they call the bill everything but equality? That seems much more appropriate.
Jan
30
Interview with Vickie Shaw – Please Note Time Change
Filed Under Lesbian Podcast, Lesbians | Leave a Comment
Sunday’s interview with funny lady Vickie Shaw has been moved from 5pm central to 4pm central.
We want to make sure the interview is finished long before the Super Bowl starts. Damn lesbians!
Jan
29
Ever had one of those days where you wanna drop-kick anybody who even looks like they’re thinking about saying something stupid? That was my day today.
My 16 year old son (CS) made his final court appearance today. He and his father got in a fist fight in May. I swear, when those two are around each other, it’s like watching two teenage boys fighting for the right to be called the Alpha Male. Daddy acts like a petty child and CS gets too big for his britches and starts pokin’ fun of Daddy’s manhood. It ain’t pretty.
I seem to have better control over my teenagers than their father does. I give ‘em the “I ain’t even playin’ with you” stare and they back down very quickly. I think I have that ability because I’ve always been the consistent disciplinarian – poppin’ their diapered asses anytime they threw a fit in the grocery store, commanding respect at every turn, and locking them out of the house when they miss curfew. When you’re a single woman raising two boys you have to make sure they know you’re both the Alpha Male and the Alpha Female in your home.
Anyway, while we were waiting to see the judge, there was a woman sitting next to me crying uncontrollably. I don’t know what her kid did, but my gawd he deserves an ass-whoopin’ for makin’ his Mama cry like that. I couldn’t stand watching her cry, but I completely understood her frustration. Kids will drive you to drinkin’. I know they will; I drink a lot.
And if the cryin’ Mama next to me wasn’t enough, my exhusband showed up with his bitch ass wife. They’re a pretty sad couple actually. He’s a materialistic jerk who will do anything you want him to do for a new pair of expensive shoes and she’s an insecure twit who mistakenly believes I am her competition. A word of advice to all new wives: if your husband’s exwife is a lesbian, she’s not the competition.
Step-mommy got upset because the judge wouldn’t allow her in the court room. She mistakenly believes that people actually give a shit about her opinion. She stormed off bitchin’ and whinin’. If I wasn’t busy pretending to be a nice person (in front of the judge, you know how that is), I would’ve yelled after her that she needed her own kids if she wants to be a mommy. She’s childless and doesn’t want to give birth to kids because she doesn’t want to get fat. I.shit.you.not. Hey, that’s her business. But, if she wants substitute kids, she can’t have mine.
Anyway, we got home and CS asked if he could stay out 1 hour past curfew tonight. I looked at him like he had a serious psychological issue. He said, “There’s no curfew in my probation rules.” I said, “No, but there is a rule that says you have to follow my rules here at home.” CS got lippy and I made his curfew 1 hour earlier than usual. “Don’t even mess with me tonight,” I told him.
I logged into Twitter and I saw several mommy bloggers complaining about the challenges of potty training. Those were the good ol’ days of parenting. All I had to worry about was dirty diapers, baby spit-up on my good sweater, and keeping them from eating everything they found on the floor.
Rest up, mommy bloggers. You’ll need all your strength once your precious little talking piece hits puberty. Good luck with that!
Jan
28
More Obama Babies Coming Soon?
Filed Under Barack Obama, Blogging, Politics, Sex and Sexuality | 1 Comment
We just finished our latest edition of the Bloggers You Should Know Series on SistersTalk Radio. Our guest tonight was Deb, author of the blog DebontheRocks.com: a blog about life, pop culture, sex, relationships, and politics with a satirical focus. She’s also a lesbian with two teenagers. She’s passionate about blogging, 2.0 life, and finding the next best thing.
The highlight of tonight’s show was Deb’s commentary on the Obamas breakin’ in every room of the White House. We wonder if we’ll see a whole buncha new Obama babies pretty soon.
You might also like Deb’s commentary about Rachel Maddow’s girlfriend. I thought it was a hoot.
Deb’s presenting at BlogHer 09 in Chicago, IL. She would love to see more queer women join her there. Contact her for more information. And by the way, I do plan to attend BlogHer this year.
Listen to the show now, or download the podcast and listen later.
Join us Sunday, Feb. 1 when we talk to lesbian funny lady Vickie Shaw.
Jan
28
Judge Rules Lutheran School Can Discriminate Against Lesbians
Filed Under LGBT, Lesbians, Religion | 3 Comments
I would never attend a religious school that discriminates against homosexuals. And before anyone says all religious schools do that, please note that the graduate school I attended in Milwaukee, WI (Cardinal Stritch University – a private Catholic school) includes sexual orientation in its non-discrimination policy. I checked the university’s non-discrimination policy before I applied for admission. It’s too bad all private religious institutions aren’t like CSU:
After a Lutheran school expelled two 16-year-old girls for having “a bond of intimacy” that was “characteristic of a lesbian relationship,” the girls sued, contending the school had violated a state anti-discrimination law.
In response to that suit, an appeals court decided this week that the private religious school was not a business and therefore did not have to comply with a state law that prohibits businesses from discriminating. A lawyer for the girls said Tuesday that he would ask the California Supreme Court to overturn the unanimous ruling by a three-judge panel of the 4th District Court of Appeal. [source]
Years ago, I wanted my kids to attend Rock Country Christian School, a religious school that was a one minute walk from my house. The interview was going well until the director stated that students whose parents were open homosexuals could not attend their school. I withdrew my application and left. I didn’t sue the school; I called all my friends and we launched our own boycott. We stopped attending their garage sale fundraisers and we don’t buy their food when they set up a fundraiser food booth at the grocery store. We don’t donate to any fundraisers we think might be even remotely related to Rock County Christian.
I know this lawsuit is bigger than 2 teenage girls getting kicked out of school because of their sexual orientation. The lawsuit addresses a much bigger issue: should religious institutions be allowed to practice discrimination and use God as an excuse to do so? If that school receives any kind of federal funding, my answer would be no.
ht: Aaron Brown
Jan
28
I almost felt bad for this woman:
An unidentified woman in Independence, Mo., says she was shocked to see her husband getting married to another woman on television.
. . .
“I feel like he has pushed us off in a corner, you know, like tried to hide us in the shadows and forget about us, but you can’t, so I’m glad it’s all coming to light,” the woman said of her husband’s alleged second marriage.
But then this made me laugh out loud:
Despite the ongoing court case, which is expected to continue in February, the woman told KCTV she has no plans for a divorce.
“I know that Jesus performs miracles. His word says it,” she said.
Is she for real? It’s women like this who make men believe they can do whatever the hell they want.
Wait. Is this cheatin’ hubby a high ranking politician who can someday help this woman win a Senate seat in NY?
Jan
27
Lesbian Diseases, Infections Are Different Than Straight People
Filed Under LGBT, Lesbians, Politics, Religion, WTF? | 6 Comments
And I thought I was the only one who didn’t understand lesbians. Apparently, even highly skilled medical doctors don’t know what to do with us.
A same-sex couple has filed a human rights complaint against a south Winnipeg doctor, claiming she refused to take them as patients and told them she doesn’t know how to treat lesbians. Andrea and Ginette Markowski, who recently moved to Winnipeg from Yellowknife, were stunned last week when a family doctor at Lakewood Medical Centre suggested the couple look for another physician since homosexuality violates her religious beliefs.
The physician, who claims she has over 20 years experience, says she’s never treated a homosexual. Never. Not even once.
Elias told the Free Press she has no experience treating lesbians and gays who sometimes have “sexual problems” and other diseases. Elias practised medicine in Egypt before spending four years in Steinbach and said she’s never treated gays or lesbians in her two decades as a physician.
“They get a lot of diseases and infections,” Elias said during a phone interview. “I didn’t refuse to treat them, I said it’s better to find someone who has experience and will take this type of patients. There (are) some doctors who can treat them.”
Which “diseases and infections” is she referring to? Because as far as I know (and I’m no medical doctor, so help me out here if I’m wrong) there are no diseases out there that are unique to homosexuals.
In August 2008, the California Supreme court ruled that doctors can not refuse to treat patients based on religious beliefs, but in December 2008, George W. Bush passed a “right of conscience” law that says doctors can refuse treatment based on moral or religious grounds. I certainly hope that’s one of those Bush laws the Obama administration plans to do away with immediately.
In September 2008, a draft policy concerning doctors’ responsibilities under Ontario’s Human Rights Code addressed the issue of doctors refusing medical care based on religious beliefs:
The intrepid folks at the Ontario College of Physicians and Surgeons did so recently, producing a draft policy concerning doctors’ responsibility under the Ontario Human Rights Code, in which it stated that doctors might sometimes have to set aside their personal beliefs to ensure their patients receive adequate treatment.
I think there’s a simple solution to this problem.
When I joined the military, I had to swear that I wasn’t a conscientious objector: an individual who, on religious, moral or ethical grounds, refuses to participate as a combatant in war or, in some cases, to take any role that would support a combatant organization armed forces. So for obvious reasons, conscientious objectors are not allowed to join the military. I believe anyone who wants to be a medical doctor should be obligated to swear that they will not withhold medical care for religious or moral beliefs. Wanna-be medical doctors either agree to that or they won’t be allowed to practice medicine.
ht: SyrLinus
Jan
26
Was Clarence Thomas Sleeping at Obama Inauguration?
Filed Under News, Politics, President Barack Obama, Race | Leave a Comment
I received a picture of what appears to be Supreme Court justice Clarence Thomas sleeping at Obama’s inauguration. This picture landed in my email box about 20 minutes ago:
The sender of the email didn’t identify him/herself and he’s using the alias Joe Bob.
My first thought? Someone’s trying to make it appear that the only Black Supreme Court justice was bored by the inauguration of the very first Black President. It’s quite possible that Thomas was simply brushing something off his robe, checking his watch, or textin’ a young hottie (ha!).
If you view a larger version of this image, you’ll see that it looks Photoshopped. Look closely at the top left corner of the image and notice the guy in the shades. See the funky Photoshop work? Also, take a look at the top right hand side of the picture. There’s an older white guy with his head down. Just above his head you can see even more crappy Photoshop work.
Since it’s a well-known fact that Clarence Thomas questioned Obama’s citizenship and his right to assume the role of POTUS, I’m guessing this is an attempt to ride that rift between the two highest ranking Black men in Washington. It’s a good try and it just might work with the right group of gullible sheep.
Update Jan. 27, 2009: cfishy5, one of my Twitter followers said, “I saw that. But its only a snapshot, not a video Part of larger view, thats why it looks Shopped.” I was directed to an even larger image. After zooming in, I still say it looks shopped. Take a look.
Jan
26
Is This a Sign That Advertisers Aren’t Happy With MySpace?
Filed Under Business, Marketing, Social Media | Leave a Comment
It appears MySpace’s advertisers are forcing MySpace to step up their game. While checking my email there, I noticed a survey ad in the left sidebar. I love marketing and I really, really enjoy watching MySpace’s new marketing challenges. Once the King of social networks, MySpace now has to prove to its advertisers that their web site is worth an inclusion in the company’s advertising budget. It’s not enough anymore to simply brag about their huge membership numbers.
I just love the wording on MySpace’s banner ad: Stop and be friendly. We want to get to know you. Pfft! Bullshit! Myspace needs quantifiable and verifiable information to pass on to their advertisers. Here’s MySpace’s latest attempt at marketing research:
In what year were you born?
Please indicate your gender
How often, on average, do you visit MySpace?
How often, on average, do you visit MySpace Music?
Have you heard MySpace launched a music service joint venture with the major record labels on September 25?
If you answer yes to that question, these are the questions you see:
From which of the following online sources have you heard about the MySpace Music joint venture?
From which of the following non-online sources have you heard about the MySpace Music joint venture?
Did you notice Toyota was a sponsor for the MySpace Music joint venture?
Which of the following Toyota models listed in alphabetical order do you recall are currently sponsoring the MySpace Music joint venture? If you can’t recall, please select “don’t know” at the bottom of the list.
Using a 5-point scale, where 5 means “very excited” and 1 means “not at all excited,” how excited are you about the new MySpace Music joint venture?
Have you used any of the features of the MySpace Music joint venture?
Have you heard about the “Toyota Tuesday” sponsorship, where every Tuesday there is free music download on MySpace?
What is the likelihood that you will buy a vehicle within the next 3 months?
What is the likelihood that you will buy a vehicle within the next 12 months?
Which of the following music digital services do you currently use?
Are you the parent of a child or children in your household under the age of 18?
Which category best represents your total annual household income (before taxes)?
Which of the following best describes your race/ethnicity?
