back from holiday and back to daily blogging

I don't hate the Mormons or their Church BUT they have demonstrated their HATE ( H8 )  for me and all people in the GBLT community.

I normally allow people to go about their own business but I expect the same in return. The Mormons decision to fund the H8 campaign in California demands response. I am glad to see it has mobilized a large part of the US GBLT community.

The Mormons don't like outsiders to talk about their religion because there is so much in there to wonder about. Does anyone really believe that Joseph Smith found another book of the Bible buried in rural New York State? Have the Mormons ever really disowned their shameful teaching about people of color? {they say they have but it remains in the Book of Mormon] Have the Mormons ever really stopped multiple wives for men? Have Mormons ever taken real steps to stop FORCED UNDERAGE MARRIAGE to men who are usually much older?

The Mormons have allied themselves with the Radical Religious Fascist Right in America. Do they really know whom they are combining with? The Radical Religious Right does not accept that the Mormon Church is Christian. The Radical Religious Right would NEVER vote for a Mormon for President. The Radical Religious Right would DESTROY the Mormon Church if they got the chance.

They have made themselves allies with their most violent and visceral enemy in the US.

I am sure a lot of Mormons are unsure and probably against this initiative of their church. However, they have been silent. The Mormon Church does not brook dissent and comes down very hard on any member who dares to go against the leaders of the Church.

We have to bring all of this to the light. Keep the pressure on the Church of Mormon. They have decided to thrust their church into politics and have sided on the side of injustice, bigotry, homophobia and HATE. Now, they seem surprise by the reaction of our community.

I guess they were thinking we would retreat into our closets.

THOSE DAYS ARE OVER!

California:

My JOY at Obama's victory was tempered by the defeat in California. In a campaign, largely financed by Mormons from Utah, Prop. 8 was passed by a small margin which will deny the GLBT Community basic civil rights in California.

I try to allow people to practice their own beliefs as long as they don't harm others. Thus, for example, if Mormons want to believe the Joe Smith found another part of the Bible buried in New York State - well, go for it I say.

However, this is a reciprocal deal. Others have to allow me to practice my life in a manner that I want. As long as you don't infringe on the rights of other - well, for for it....

I don't buy any of the arguments by the opponents of Gay Marriage. I just can't see how me and Dave being married could threaten any one's marriage. It is just a phony argument.

I utterly reject any attempts by any person, group, nation or planet to limit our absolute natural right to our "pursuit of happiness" No government made of man or god has the right to deny that to Dave and Bill or any other human on our world. Any group, religion, nation or individual that try to do so is an enemy of mine... I give no ground on this issue - it is black or white.

Therefore my opinion of the Mormons and the Mormon Church and Religion has been altered radically. I know there are individuals within this church who do not support the taking away of my civil rights. However, it seems to me, the Church as a whole has supported Prop 8 with money and work.

How would the Mormon Church react if we got a ballot question in California (it only takes a few signatures) that read like this: "Mormons are not Christians"!!!! A lot of Radical Right Fascists Republicans believe that all ready. I wonder how Mormons would react if they were under such an attack? I bet they would feel much like I feel today. Why they would ask (as I ask today) are they doing this to me? What have I done to warrant such treatment/ I think they would feel just like many in the GLBT Community feel today. We feel that we are under attack and this attack has been led by the Mormon Church.

Connecticut voted against a measure to allow such direct democracy by calling for a Constitutional Convention. In the past, I would have favored such a call. However, the majority in Connecticut saw this for what it was. Basically, (this time backed by the Catholic Church) an attempt to outlaw abortion and Gay marriage. Thankfully, in my home state, this was defeated.

our long national nightmare is almost over.

First and foremost - bring our troops home and then tackle the economy which will be easier when our vast daily spending in IRAQ is reduced.

I truly believe that Barack OBAMA can bring our nation back to the pursuits which once meant America. Return to the spirits that truly made us a sinning light of Democracy. We can do anything our country sets its mind on doing.

YEA: AMERICA

By Brit posted in both Daily Kos.com  and Motley Moose.com

Well worth the read....

http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2008/10/31/221252/61

Billion Words:

This picture of a boy and his dad on the front page of the Boston Globe today is a vivid reminder of why we must get our troops home from Iraq sooner than later.

Take a Stand - the Democratic Party of Oregon

The differences between the two parties is now clear and stark. It is for the soul of our nation that we go to the polls in less than a weeks time. Just what kind of America we want is in the balance. The recent descent into more SLIME and HATE  that the McCain campaign has sunk to makes it even more important that we not only vote against them but in record numbers. Every time Palin opens her mouth she is appealing to the worst of human beings. Every red herring they have used over the years to attempt to scare the American people are now being thrown about.

It is not an accident that IDIOTS, RACISTS, SKINSHEAD and the like attend her and his rallies and shout despicable things. The failure of McCain, himself - personally , to stop this is a stain that will forever be his legacy. He can't go back to the Senate and pretend that everything is back to normal. His status as a leader is zero, his status as an independent Republican is a lie, his opportunities to build bridges across the aisle is nil.

Obama's campaign has resonated with me every since Iowa. He represents that part of the American spirit that believes we can do anything we put our minds and hearts and backs to - and we can do these things without destroying all that is best in America.

This short video from the Democratic Party of Oregon sums it up for me:  "compassion is not conservative", "privacy is patriotic", economies don't trickle down", "economies are cultivated", "ENERGY INDEPENDENCE IS HOMELAND SECURITY"

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=FGRGf0TZGvc

ps: She has done it before:

Remember: Ashley Todd - "B on check FRAUDSTER". Well it turns out she has done it before. She was THROWN OUT of a grass roots group for Ron Paul for President in Texas earlier this year. She was too radical and they concluded she was only looking for personal recognition.

http://www.boingboing.net/2008/10/27/ashley-todd-pulled-h.html

It is vital that Prop 8 in California is DEFEATED! This last ditch attempt to take away the rights of LGBT people to get married has to be resisted and fought. Stand up for our basic civil rights!

Please do what you can: vote against it if your a Californian, if not try to find some money to send to the anti-8 campaign. (LINK BELOW)

I, personally, am repulsed by the huge amount of money that MORMONS (mostly from Utah) have sent to California. I have tended to give the Mormons a pass in the past. That now ends. There are consequences for actions. I am now going to make it my business to learn as much as I can and to pass on in my blog what I find.

Every Dollar, Pound, Euro, Yen etc. counts. If you can give, please do.

Vote No on Prop. :

http://www.noonprop8.com/action

and to put my money where my mouth is I am now going to donate $100.

Note: I just sent my 100 Bucks....

Chris the REAL Carpenter:

Now we all know that Joe (not his name) the Plumber (nope he is not a plumber either - the best you might say is that he is a plumber's helper) was a set up. He is afraid that Obama's tax plan would cost him money on his IMAGINARY business and himself taxes. Now, Joe the FAKE, doesn't worry too much about taxes as he just doesn't pay them when he feels like it. Can you just imagine what he would do with his IMAGINARY workers (insurance  payments, social security payments, and the like? He would probably just not pay them as well.

Now, Joe the FAKE, started and quit a apprenticeship program to get a real plumber's license. He did not last too long. Compare that with Chris the REAL carpenter as he tells his story (linked below). After a lot of hard work and lean times Chris and two friends have started their own company. Chris would be delighted to make more than $250,000 which under Obama's plan would call for more taxes.

In Joe's IMIGINARY world, he sees making that threshold just as easy as talking about it. However, as I said, he was just a setup to try and give a losing campaign some juice. It did not work!

from BuzzFlash.com

http://www.buzzflash.com/articles/contributors/1817

Gentle Giant:

via BuzzFlash.com and Kos.com from Ben Smith's Blog on Politco.com comes this great voting story:

http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/1008/The_history_argument.html

you can't sign the death certificate."

Truly horrible story - HOMOPHOBIA is alive and well and that is why we all have to directly support the effort to defeat "8" in California and support gay marriage.

Read this short story from DailyKos.com about how this guy was treated when his partner. NEVER believe the FACISTS RELIGIOUS RIGHT when they lie to our faces and say they don't hate gays just our lifestyle "choices".

http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2008/10/21/203350/80/601/638085

P.S. - The Republicans (The RNC blames the McCain campaign and they blame the Republican National Committee) spent $150,000 on clothing for Sarah Palin. The legality of using campaign funds is in question.

When will Palin pay taxes on this GIFT? They now say the clothing will be given to charity after the campaign. However, as they will be used clothing I estimate her tax liability at around $30,000 to $ 50,000.