Its over! And we made it! The election is behind us. I have to admit, I had a blast on Election Day. My awesome girlfriend came over so I could have company as I threw beer cans at the television. I was pretty surprised by how quickly John McCain and his redneck choice of a vp were sent the fuck home. That was nice. Many Republicans lost their senate and house seats, which is also fucking great. Its obvious that Americans are unhappy about how things have been running, and hopefully the next time I hear the words "joe the plumber" its because Im ankle deep in shit and have a cell phone in one hand and a phone book in the other. Things really turned out great in some aspects.



However, when I say.......



Hold it. Dont you hate when people start something positive and then say, "however" before making their points? Its so irritating.



Yes, however indeed. Tuesday showed us that we want change. Polls of voters show that we want a way out of this economic nightmare, and that they dont believe a republican is going to that. This obviously because of GWB. People are afraid of him. There is only one thing in this country right now that terrifies people more than saying "george w bush's economic policy" to a crowd of people.



What is so terrifying?



Simple. IN fact, I get kinda scared thinking about it, and I have to turn around and make sure there arent any around..



Of course Im referring to Homosexuals.

GASPS!!!! I know, I know, I should have warned you before I said that word! SO FRIGHTENING!!!!



Of course I jest. However, this isnt really a joking matter at all, and its not funny in the slightest. In fact, its downright fucking sad. People in this country over the last 4 years(and since, you know, its inception) have trampled the rights of gay people in this country. Voters dont want them to get married, they dont want them to have sex, they dont even think that they should be allowed to adopt children(thanks, Arkansas, I cant imagine how proud you really are!!). This is a very huge frontier that we still have to conquer for Civil Rights in this country.

Yet, the mere mention of Homosexuals in the same sentence with Civil Rights INFURIATES many people. I cant understand it, I couldnt understand it in 04, and I dont think Ill ever be able to understand it. President Clinton, the Democrat that many people would Lewinsky if given the chance, adopted the military Dont Ask Dont Tell policy. This is incredible legistature that basically says, if you are a gross fag, keep it to yourself. How accepting!! President Elect Barack Obama is for civil unions, but against changing the "definition of marriage". What does that mean? It means he doesnt really like em either....

Yet, people get offended when you call homosexuals and their right to marry someone they love a fight for civil rights. Guess what people; just because dogs and firehoses arent being turned on these people, it doesnt mean we should be complacent with how they are treated. This country has a very violent, gang mentality past that we are slowly overcoming, but just because our hatred is now in our churches, state legislatures and ballots doesnt mean that it doesnt exist. We need to be aware of how people are treated, whether they look and fuck like we do or not..

Thats ok though. Proposition 8 passing in California is a major setback. Its alarming, but its something that we will overcome. The gay community and people like myself that wish to help them achieve the same rights that I enjoy will fight tooth and nail for this, and I know that these people have the spirit to fight. Its not going to be easy, which is why people like you and me should be in there swinging as well.

Chris from Propagandhi said it best " The system I oppose affords me the luxury of biting the hand that feeds. Thats exactly why priviledged fucks like me should feel obliged to whine and kick and scream until everyone has everything they need."

This couldnt be any more true in this situation.

More later.