well at least he wasn't molesting children amirite
― The Radioheads are massive in the Man community (Shakey Mo Collier), Monday, 27 August 2012 22:30 (eleven years ago) link
Meanwhile, something quite nice happens:
http://fishingboatproceeds.tumblr.com/post/30254767825/my-friends-meg-liffick-and-joe-ball-got-married
― Fiendish Doctor Wu (kingfish), Tuesday, 28 August 2012 01:00 (eleven years ago) link
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)
― * The "no hands" rule can be compared to socialist tax policies (Autumn Almanac), Thursday, 30 August 2012 08:52 (eleven years ago) link
Nice!
― Ned Raggett, Thursday, 30 August 2012 12:42 (eleven years ago) link
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.
― Newgod joins this board, and quickly he's some dude (goole), Tuesday, 4 September 2012 20:33 (eleven years ago) link
Can absentees vote on that?
― ella fingerblast hurls forever (suzy), Tuesday, 4 September 2012 22:10 (eleven years ago) link
idk but it'd be messed up if not
― Newgod joins this board, and quickly he's some dude (goole), Tuesday, 4 September 2012 22:50 (eleven years ago) link
Absentees meaning expats - foreign residents can't vote on Governor races...
― ella fingerblast hurls forever (suzy), Tuesday, 4 September 2012 22:58 (eleven years ago) link
so liberal, minnesota
― k3vin k., Tuesday, 4 September 2012 23:21 (eleven years ago) link
someone stole our NO yard sign but left the obama one
― j., Wednesday, 5 September 2012 00:44 (eleven years ago) link
this is the most awesome thing ever, i want a posterhttp://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/309233_10151925021655656_87099082_n.jpg
― This cad needs a cordial introduction to Eugene of Oxbow. (forksclovetofu), Saturday, 8 September 2012 06:22 (eleven years ago) link
Support "Gay" Marriage? Liberalism Opens The Door
― This cad needs a cordial introduction to Eugene of Oxbow. (forksclovetofu), Saturday, 8 September 2012 06:25 (eleven years ago) link
http://blogs.citypages.com/blotter/2012/09/minnesota_marriage_amendment_supported_by_50_percent_opposed_by_43_new_poll_says.php
― Ham Lushbaugh (Eric H.), Tuesday, 11 September 2012 14:31 (eleven years ago) link
Silent majorities don't die out. They are merely replaced with identical successive silent majorities.
― Ham Lushbaugh (Eric H.), Tuesday, 11 September 2012 14:35 (eleven years ago) link
sick
― goole, Tuesday, 11 September 2012 16:53 (eleven years ago) link
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.
― goole, Tuesday, 11 September 2012 16:54 (eleven years ago) link
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.
― Ham Lushbaugh (Eric H.), Tuesday, 11 September 2012 17:43 (eleven years ago) link
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, 11 September 2012 17:45 (eleven years ago) link
super-hot man-on-giant grasshopper action itt
― stop swearing and start windmilling (Shakey Mo Collier), Tuesday, 11 September 2012 17:47 (eleven years ago) link
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.
― goole, Tuesday, 11 September 2012 18:02 (eleven years ago) link
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!
― Ham Lushbaugh (Eric H.), Tuesday, 11 September 2012 18:03 (eleven years ago) link
is there a large evangelical or mormon pop. in MN?
― it's smdh time in America (will), Tuesday, 11 September 2012 18:08 (eleven years ago) link
there's enough. and stearns county catholics, etc.
― goole, Tuesday, 11 September 2012 18:09 (eleven years ago) link
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
― DARING PRINCESS (DJP), Tuesday, 11 September 2012 18:09 (eleven years ago) link
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
― lxy, Tuesday, 11 September 2012 19:20 (eleven years ago) link
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.
― Ham Lushbaugh (Eric H.), Tuesday, 11 September 2012 19:35 (eleven years ago) link
― 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.
― catbus otm (gbx), Tuesday, 11 September 2012 20:37 (eleven years ago) link
http://bigstory.ap.org/article/ny-appeals-court-nixes-defense-marriage-act
― Ned Raggett, Thursday, 18 October 2012 16:36 (eleven years ago) link
btw, LGBT issues as yet unmentioned in debates. #sheeplevotesinpocket
http://www.salon.com/2012/10/17/where_are_gay_rights_in_this_election/
― cancer, kizz my hairy irish azz (Dr Morbius), Thursday, 18 October 2012 21:42 (eleven years ago) link
Will seriously be interested to hear your take on TLJ's Rep. Stevens in Lincoln.
― Bobby Ken Doll (Eric H.), Thursday, 18 October 2012 22:38 (eleven years ago) link
so far, I'm worried about the wig.
also MN marriage amendment polling as a dead heat.
― cancer, kizz my hairy irish azz (Dr Morbius), Friday, 19 October 2012 16:18 (eleven years ago) link
So upset absentees aren't allowed to vote on that.
― ella fingerblast hurls forever (suzy), Friday, 19 October 2012 16:54 (eleven years ago) link
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.
― Aimless, Friday, 19 October 2012 17:54 (eleven years ago) link
let's not even consider why Jim Lehrer didn't bring them up.
― cancer, kizz my hairy irish azz (Dr Morbius), Friday, 19 October 2012 17:56 (eleven years ago) link
Xpost not too many state constitutions left to destroy.
― Bobby Ken Doll (Eric H.), Friday, 19 October 2012 18:26 (eleven years ago) link
Looking good in Maine, Minnesota, and (tentatively) Maryland. Minnesota can make it 4/4.
― sug life (rogermexico.), Wednesday, 7 November 2012 04:24 (eleven years ago) link
Alfred, my answer is, yes, I'll marry you!
― Bobby Ken Doll (Eric H.), Wednesday, 7 November 2012 12:17 (eleven years ago) link
I'd marry you if it turned out you had no blood at all!
― the little prince of inane false binary hype (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Wednesday, 7 November 2012 13:14 (eleven years ago) link
Glory, hallelujah.
― Bobby Ken Doll (Eric H.), Wednesday, 7 November 2012 13:15 (eleven years ago) link
Hey Alfred,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mF8IaExPv7s
― thraeds of life (The Reverend), Wednesday, 7 November 2012 22:14 (eleven years ago) link
Yargh:
http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/webdr03/2012/11/27/10/enhanced-buzz-wide-22326-1354031843-3.jpg
― Ned Raggett, Tuesday, 27 November 2012 19:38 (eleven years ago) link
Like how Ginsberg's all "Scalia, did you just let one?"
― Ned Raggett, Tuesday, 27 November 2012 19:39 (eleven years ago) link
are all nine of them officiating at a gay wedding? that's gotta be against some kind of law.
― j., Tuesday, 27 November 2012 19:44 (eleven years ago) link
oh yay they're doing a christmas card this year?
― set the controls for the heart of the sun (VegemiteGrrl), Tuesday, 27 November 2012 19:47 (eleven years ago) link
Slobbo isn't having it.
― the little prince of inane false binary hype (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Tuesday, 27 November 2012 19:47 (eleven years ago) link
Thomas looks exactly like he would look doing what he's doing there.
― Bobby Ken Doll (Eric H.), Tuesday, 27 November 2012 19:47 (eleven years ago) link
i think the perry/perry wedding could command those officiants
― goole, Tuesday, 27 November 2012 20:08 (eleven years ago) link
l: tyler, r: rick, obv
― goole, Tuesday, 27 November 2012 20:09 (eleven years ago) link
Alito's neck extending to catch a tasty dragonfly he just spotted
― the little prince of inane false binary hype (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Tuesday, 27 November 2012 20:10 (eleven years ago) link
We anticipate orders, including likely in the same-sex marriage cases, this afternoon. We will be live blogging beginning around 2:00 p.m..
http://www.scotusblog.com/
― saltwater incursion (Dr Morbius), Friday, 7 December 2012 18:39 (eleven years ago) link