Gay Marriage to Alfred: Your Thoughts

Tuck in that bottom lip before you trip over it, Maggie.

michael lucas is the fucking worst

good piece - thx for the link morbz

Darth Vader's daughter married

hey! is Maggie wearing a woman?

maggie short for Magorium

or Magnus

Meanwhile in Illinois.

Need a clip of Nancy Pelosi dancing to ZZ Top's "Sharp Dressed Man" at Bahney Fwank's wedding?

Like a nylon lemon peel.

Entertainment -- Rod Dreher gets tripped up by his crunchy-con spirit guide Wendell Berry. Between that and Blankenhorn he must be feeling a little sadder now.

Pobrecito:

http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/San-Francisco-archbishop-elect-in-DUI-arrest-3818542.php

well at least he wasn't molesting children amirite

Meanwhile, something quite nice happens:

http://fishingboatproceeds.tumblr.com/post/30254767825/my-friends-meg-liffick-and-joe-ball-got-married

marriage equality passed first reading in nz parliament by 2:1 margin, tasmania's lower house just passed it ~40 seconds ago (no link yet)

Nice!

looking into the numbers on a scary poll:

http://www.minnpost.com/politics-policy/2012/07/new-marriage-poll-results-dramatic-change-voters-views-%E2%80%94-or-fluke

A June poll showed support for the effort to amend Minnesota’s constitution to ban same-sex marriage eroding rapidly, with 49 percent of those surveyed planning to vote against the measure, vs. 43 percent in support.

A poll released Sunday, however, shows 52 percent voting yes vs. 37 percent no.

Can absentees vote on that?

idk but it'd be messed up if not

Absentees meaning expats - foreign residents can't vote on Governor races...

so liberal, minnesota

someone stole our NO yard sign but left the obama one

this is the most awesome thing ever, i want a poster
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/309233_10151925021655656_87099082_n.jpg

Support "Gay" Marriage? Liberalism Opens The Door

http://blogs.citypages.com/blotter/2012/09/minnesota_marriage_amendment_supported_by_50_percent_opposed_by_43_new_poll_says.php

Silent majorities don't die out. They are merely replaced with identical successive silent majorities.

sick

The amendment is favored in all regions of the state, with the closest margin in the Twin Cities metro area where the "yes" vote is ahead just 46 percent to 44 percent. The amendment is also supported by voters in the 18 to 49 age group by a margin of 48 percent to 42 percent. "Likely voters" over the age of 50 support the amendment 51 percent to 44 percent.

call me blind but some of these numbers i find hard to believe.

In the media and in every public sector, the message couldn't be more one-sidedly anti-amendment in MN. That said, I'm talking mostly about the Twin Cities. That said, the Twin Cities account for about 2/3rds of the state's entire population.

By which I mean to say, on this issue, Minnesotans who have their minds shut appear to be quite good at keeping their mouths in the same position.

super-hot man-on-giant grasshopper action itt

the first vote-yes presence i've even seen was on ppl at the state fair. it was a legit surprise to me, which probably speaks to my bubble more than anything.

They apparently chose that venue to make their first big PR push. I'm sure I just DON'T know WHY they thought that would be a receptive environment!

is there a large evangelical or mormon pop. in MN?

there's enough. and stearns county catholics, etc.

I think going to the Fair with big signs that say "YES" and saying "it's for children" is pretty much the definition of how to run a successful campaign, sadly

this is the very best:

http://deadspin.com/5941348/they-wont-magically-turn-you-into-a-lustful-cockmonster-chris-kluwe-explains-gay-marriage-to-the-politician-who-is-offended-by-an-nfl-player-supporting-it

This is what I mean. Religiously-affiliated private schools, cereal manufacturers, businesses large and small, and now even beloved sporting figures have all publicly sided against the marriage amendment in this blue state. What more will it take to turn this dial?

Sorry, preemptively throwing a tantrum I don't need to have for another couple months.

By which I mean to say, on this issue, Minnesotans who have their minds shut appear to be quite good at keeping their mouths in the same position.

― Ham Lushbaugh (Eric H.), Tuesday, September 11, 2012 12:45 PM (2 hours ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink

yeah this is the weird and amazing thing about this. granted, Im in uptown, but I can't go a block without seeing at least two Vote No signs/stickers/whatever.

http://bigstory.ap.org/article/ny-appeals-court-nixes-defense-marriage-act

btw, LGBT issues as yet unmentioned in debates. #sheeplevotesinpocket

http://www.salon.com/2012/10/17/where_are_gay_rights_in_this_election/

Will seriously be interested to hear your take on TLJ's Rep. Stevens in Lincoln.

so far, I'm worried about the wig.

also MN marriage amendment polling as a dead heat.

So upset absentees aren't allowed to vote on that.

LGBT issues as yet unmentioned in debates

Considering that LGBT issues were instrumental in pumping up the voter turnout for Republicans in many key states in 2004, what this means to me is that the tide has turned far enough by now that the Rs no longer think it is a winner for them. In 2004, the Rs were all over the gay marriage issue like white on rice. That's a measure of progress.

let's not even consider why Jim Lehrer didn't bring them up.

Xpost not too many state constitutions left to destroy.

Looking good in Maine, Minnesota, and (tentatively) Maryland. Minnesota can make it 4/4.

Alfred, my answer is, yes, I'll marry you!

I'd marry you if it turned out you had no blood at all!