munchkins I was one of those gays that though our community to be very apathetic towards our civil rights. I saw to many of us expect political organizations and lawyers to gets us our rights. We donate to gay right group to let them solve our problems, so we feel good about doing something, without really getting evolve. and the truth, I thought to many of us were more interested on the next party then what we can do to help our community.
But On Tuesday, November 4, 52.5% Californians took to the polls cast a vote against us, saying same-sex marriage is something immoral. And Finally something incredible happened. The LGBT community , stood up and remember that freedoms and equality is something you fight for. something you leave your sweet ,blood and tears on the ground for. Beautiful to see.
PS. It is said, you can force people to care, but maybe I can shame you in to it, is how my grandmother make me do everything.
Well Munchkins, At least three lawsuits are are in the works to challenge Proposition 8, a proposed amendment to the California constitution that would ban same-sex marriage. One of the suits is planned by City of San Francisco attorney Dennis Herrera’s office. A second is by the three LGBT groups that won the historic California Supreme Court ruling that allowed same-sex marriage in the state. The third is by one of the couples who were married after the court ruling went into effect in May. All three suits would begin if Prop 8 passes.
It is a bittersweet Wednesday munchkins. As I was being ellated by Obama speech the news of prop 8 came. My tears of joy and hope turn into tears of anger and despair. as I masticate the wonderful news, I ask, is it time to take a page from the more activist part of the civil rights movement, and hit the streets? is time to show our anger? whatever we decide we can get discouraged, because fighting for our human dignity is the only option.
PS. Prop. 8 is the only time in history that the US has take given civil rights from a specific group of people
It's been often said that history is bound to repeat itself. This is true for the election, so let's take a look at what's gonna happen this election...
The Youth Vote Every election is supposed to have a monumental participation by young voters. This is true. The Obama campaign has used the younger generation to canvas our phones, mailboxes and shopping centers with paraphernalia. He's made the best use of the active young voters to get out the message, but will they vote for him?
Young voters could really cost Obama the election. Yes they're active, as they always have been in the past, but for some reason they don't like to finish. 18-25 year-olds have had the worst voter turnout since the history of the American vote. So while Obama's lead can be strengthened by young voters, it doesn't matter if they don't vote. Speaking of not voting that brings me to my next point...
No One Votes It's true: since 1968 voter turnout has drastically decreased. In 2000, 49 percent of people eligable to vote cast their ballots in the election. When you break that down futher women vote more then men and old people vote more than the young - specifically 55-65 year-old voters. So, what does that mean? If you don't get out there the fate of the election is in the hands of 55-65 year-old women.
Why is this such a problem? In recent weeks Obama has gained ground in most states. Unfortunately, many think that means that their candidate has already won, neglecting the fact that they actually have to cast their vote for the results to reflect the poles. So what happens? The clueless don't vote and those that do - 55-65 year-olds, who are most likely McCain supporters are the only one's that vote - win the election for McCain. Long Court Battle If there's one thing 2000 taught us it's that no one likes to lose. Provided that results are close and Obama comes out with a small victory, we're bound to see another prolonged legal battle. It may even outlast McCain. Do you have to explain that joke Sen. Kerry?
In 2000 many ballots were not counted or just thrown out, so how can you tell in a close battle? Remember, Bush won Florida by under 600 votes. If it's close I foresee counting until fingers bleed leading to a colossal legal battle. Which leads to the next scenario.
No One Wins Yes, it's possible. Baring a 269-tie, the decision will go to the House of Representatives. Unfortunately the House has a problem. The Constitution stipulates that a candidates needs a majority, but each state only gets 1 vote. Well what happens if a mixed constituency state can't reach an agreement? Abstained vote, which leads to a no-majority scenario. If they don't choose before January 20, then there's no president. But...
The senate has to choose the vice-president, so if there is no decision in the house whoever wins the VP in the senate becomes the next president. Not likely to happen but... still plausible. Now here's the worst case scenario.
The President-Elect Dies McCain is old. Obama has had numerous attempts on his life. What if they die? The Constitution has a plan of succession for when the president dies, but not when the president-elect dies. We'd be in lawsuits until the 2012 election.
But hopefully we'll have a normal election that goes to plan. The youth will vote, the polls won't lie, there will be no tie, no recounts or lawsuits. Yeah right! I wouldn't be surprised if the results are totally out in left field and something I didn't think of happens. We will see tomorrow.
Carrie Underwood is not on the celeb-politics bandwagon. No, no, no. The country singer doesn't like what superstars endorse political candidates. She's got some pretty strong feelings about when fellow celebs declare themselves for McCain or Obama. Can you blame her? Or, do you think, what's the real harm in a celeb endorsement? Can they help or hurt a candidate? Here's what Underwood had to say:
“There is someone I do support, but I don’t support publicly. I lose all respect for celebrities when they back a candidate. It’s saying that the American public isn’t smart enough to make their own decisions. I would never want anybody to vote for anything or anybody just because I told them to.â€
“Music is where you go to get away from all the BS. Whether it’s from politics or just the world around you, music should be an escape.â€
Let's all just stick to taking a Louisville Slugger to both headlights...
