Avalon Sparks
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Mon Jun-05-06 06:40 PM
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Edited on Mon Jun-05-06 06:41 PM by Avalon Sparks
This swell of backlash is happening because of the progress that has been made so far regarding same sex relationship acceptance.
They are screaming so loud because of the swell of acceptance that has been given.
10 or 15 years ago you would never have seen a show like "Queer as Folk" on cable.
I know that probably a stupid example... but my point is there has been progress made toward acceptance of the normalcy of same sex relationships.. little by little by little... it's taking a long time and it's like one step forward two steps backward kinda thing.
Gay people are being used for political fodder... please don't take it personally it's happened to EVERYONE except 'strait' white men in this country. Of course it's wrong - very wrong but scapegoats are the only way to get people to vote against their best interests.
Don't let anyone, especially the monkey in the whitehouse bring you down. How beautiful and wonderful to have had a loving partner for 15 years... is there really anything better in life than sharing it with someone you love? You win - really the ultimate prize. A life with love. Knowing inside that you are right and the reasons - the very selfish $$$ and bigoted reasons for the chimp's hateful message today. Is it possible to be that selfish and ever be happy? I think not... love is all that really has ever made me happy.
Who gives a shit what the chimp or especially the Evanglicals think?
More steps forward will be taken - and the screaming from the neanderthals will probably get louder... but you can't stop progress and this too shall pass.
Don't be sad.... ok - every single part of the Bush Doctrine is all bullshit and you know it.
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| -I can't help it -- I thought I would be repulsed or furious |
theHandpuppet |
Jun-05-06 01:07 PM |
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wtmusic |
Jun-05-06 01:09 PM |
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I just called my local paper and read HandPuppet's post to them. |
blm |
Jun-05-06 01:44 PM |
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They do not, as they would have you believe,... |
Mr_Jefferson_24 |
Jun-05-06 01:10 PM |
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A majority of Americans either favor gay marriage or civil unions |
bunkerbuster1 |
Jun-05-06 01:27 PM |
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Well said and exactly right. nt. |
Mr_Jefferson_24 |
Jun-05-06 01:44 PM |
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There are many who don't hate you. |
seemunkee |
Jun-05-06 01:10 PM |
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I feel your pain... |
VelmaD |
Jun-05-06 01:11 PM |
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The real outrage is that he doesn't even mean it |
Jersey Devil |
Jun-05-06 01:14 PM |
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Of course he doesn't care. |
stanwyck |
Jun-05-06 04:30 PM |
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Don't forget fishing on his private stocked lake. |
katinmn |
Jun-06-06 08:12 AM |
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They are the abboration |
ayeshahaqqiqa |
Jun-05-06 01:15 PM |
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Dont worry about it, friend |
BlueStater |
Jun-05-06 01:15 PM |
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Yes, but how many Mathew Shepards will have to die first? |
Jersey Devil |
Jun-05-06 01:19 PM |
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Yes, and I feel as if we've nowhere else to go but downward |
theHandpuppet |
Jun-05-06 01:49 PM |
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I am so sorry. |
redwitch |
Jun-05-06 03:53 PM |
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I am so sorry, handpuppet |
DVJNU |
Jun-05-06 06:06 PM |
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Thank you, DVJNU |
theHandpuppet |
Jun-05-06 06:47 PM |
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Take care, and know there are MANY of us |
DVJNU |
Jun-05-06 07:01 PM |
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"I probably shouldn't be posting right now." Au contraire. |
eppur_se_muova |
Jun-05-06 06:39 PM |
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my neighborhood just got an earful |
bigtree |
Jun-05-06 01:16 PM |
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I don't hate you. Love whomever you love. :) |
BlooInBloo |
Jun-05-06 01:18 PM |
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Please don't feel that way. There are many, many millions of us, |
sinkingfeeling |
Jun-05-06 01:18 PM |
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The problem is |
Rocknrule |
Jun-06-06 10:20 AM |
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These fascist pigs don't speak for all of us. |
Beelzebud |
Jun-05-06 01:18 PM |
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You are loved - don't let Bush get to you. |
AndyA |
Jun-05-06 01:20 PM |
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You've got it wrong in my book. dimson is pond scum, you |
babylonsister |
Jun-05-06 01:25 PM |
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God loves everyone! Think of it this way... |
Juniperx |
Jun-05-06 01:27 PM |
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They hate a lot of people and that includes just about anybody posting on |
rosesaylavee |
Jun-05-06 01:28 PM |
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I beg to differ |
Ms. Toad |
Jun-06-06 06:58 AM |
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Perhaps - I am not to up on what other states |
rosesaylavee |
Jun-06-06 09:02 PM |
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Most of that piece is just scare tactics |
Ms. Toad |
Jun-07-06 06:51 AM |
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I did not know this - |
rosesaylavee |
Jun-07-06 07:33 AM |
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There's a wise saying |
Ms. Toad |
Jun-07-06 08:11 AM |
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I agree with that saying - I think good people |
rosesaylavee |
Jun-07-06 12:42 PM |
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As to the last comment |
Ms. Toad |
Jun-07-06 04:32 PM |
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Yes - we need to hold our elected officials |
rosesaylavee |
Jun-07-06 07:18 PM |
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We would like you to stay and help us reclaim what is rightfully ours! |
acmejack |
Jun-05-06 01:28 PM |
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don't succumb to their hate |
GliderGuider |
Jun-05-06 01:29 PM |
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Thank you for this uplifting reply! I am crying as I read it... |
IndyOp |
Jun-05-06 02:52 PM |
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karma and time will get them |
sui generis |
Jun-05-06 01:32 PM |
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Anti-gay legislation will go the way of anti-minority and |
amitten |
Jun-05-06 01:32 PM |
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Handpuppet, they didn't win. |
Kajsa |
Jun-05-06 01:36 PM |
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They do not speak for me HP. I want you to be happy, |
vickiss |
Jun-05-06 01:41 PM |
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This is rancid meat for a pack of starved, howling wolves, nothing more |
MADem |
Jun-05-06 01:44 PM |
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get used to it |
bigscott |
Jun-05-06 01:50 PM |
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Your mistake was tuning in |
Laurab |
Jun-05-06 01:48 PM |
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Yes, you're right |
theHandpuppet |
Jun-05-06 02:00 PM |
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I try not to watch Bush too, We will overcome...... |
FogerRox |
Jun-05-06 09:47 PM |
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I love you Hand puppet! |
Marnieworld |
Jun-05-06 01:49 PM |
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He doesn't speak for the majority |
johnnie |
Jun-05-06 01:50 PM |
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Bush is, after all, the great-grandson of Hitler's American banker. |
Benhurst |
Jun-05-06 01:58 PM |
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Don't believe anything they say |
wryter2000 |
Jun-05-06 01:58 PM |
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I don't hate you or your partner. I love you both |
Husb2Sparkly |
Jun-05-06 02:11 PM |
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You're braver than I.... |
Neecy |
Jun-05-06 02:16 PM |
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You are so right, Neecy |
theHandpuppet |
Jun-05-06 02:32 PM |
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That's the key, isn't it? |
Neecy |
Jun-05-06 03:52 PM |
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But how? |
theHandpuppet |
Jun-05-06 04:05 PM |
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The answer is there... |
Neecy |
Jun-05-06 04:19 PM |
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take comfort - the arc of justice will turn your way - it just takes time. |
ourbluenation |
Jun-05-06 02:18 PM |
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W is just jealous |
aphopkin |
Jun-05-06 03:33 PM |
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A lovely, and powerful response |
me b zola |
Jun-05-06 11:01 PM |
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Glad to be here! |
aphopkin |
Jun-06-06 07:50 AM |
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Welcome to DU! |
Pacifist Patriot |
Jun-06-06 07:09 AM |
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I am so sorry! I know exactly how you feel. |
titoresque |
Jun-05-06 03:46 PM |
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Their hypocrisy is just so vile |
theHandpuppet |
Jun-05-06 04:03 PM |
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I am glad I missed it. Bush sucks. |
FLDem5 |
Jun-05-06 03:48 PM |
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They are evil. |
2bfree |
Jun-05-06 03:53 PM |
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Bush and his do-gooders need to work on some "real" problems |
MODemocrat |
Jun-05-06 03:56 PM |
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You are loved & you are not alone..These thugs won't last. |
LibertyorDeath |
Jun-05-06 04:19 PM |
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They are monsters. They do not even deserve our contempt. |
Usrename |
Jun-05-06 04:42 PM |
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The young 'uns get it. My straight daughter was active in |
CLW |
Jun-05-06 04:47 PM |
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You And Yours Are NOT Hated By Me And Mine !!! |
WillyT |
Jun-05-06 05:42 PM |
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We love you. |
debbierlus |
Jun-05-06 05:43 PM |
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My thoughts.... |
Avalon Sparks |
Jun-05-06 06:40 PM |
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I don't know what to say |
dsc |
Jun-05-06 06:45 PM |
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*sigh* Hugs from me. |
sproutster |
Jun-05-06 06:45 PM |
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Consider the messenger |
NC_Nurse |
Jun-05-06 06:45 PM |
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Dear theHandpuppet, |
Ladyhawk |
Jun-05-06 06:56 PM |
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Thank you, Ladyhawk |
theHandpuppet |
Jun-05-06 08:21 PM |
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Fuck those bastards! |
chaska |
Jun-05-06 07:00 PM |
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I'm sorry handpuppet. |
lonestarnot |
Jun-05-06 07:04 PM |
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There are heavy burdens for the strong... |
lostnfound |
Jun-05-06 07:20 PM |
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I feel your pain |
American liberal |
Jun-05-06 07:30 PM |
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He and his minions do not speak for me or mine!!! |
BrklynLiberal |
Jun-05-06 07:37 PM |
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God hates no one. |
YellowRubberDuckie |
Jun-05-06 07:40 PM |
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I just wanted to say THANK YOU |
theHandpuppet |
Jun-05-06 09:25 PM |
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A big hug to you Handpuppet! |
titoresque |
Jun-05-06 10:39 PM |
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you two are beautiful and loved. don't let pod people make you |
roguevalley |
Jun-05-06 09:49 PM |
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We love you. It's the chief bigot and those who support him |
poverlay |
Jun-05-06 10:28 PM |
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My marriage has been saved. Hallelujah! |
Laxman |
Jun-05-06 10:28 PM |
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Hear, hear! Well said. Keep walking the walk... n/t |
American liberal |
Jun-05-06 10:34 PM |
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Thank you for your kindness, Laxman. Only problem is... |
theHandpuppet |
Jun-05-06 10:35 PM |
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I'm sure this has already been said, but just in case... |
American liberal |
Jun-05-06 10:39 PM |
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I have a question for you..... |
BlackVelvet04 |
Jun-05-06 10:43 PM |
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We need you here if you can stay, but I see your point. |
Ilsa |
Jun-05-06 10:46 PM |
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Consider the source and |
zidzi |
Jun-05-06 11:04 PM |
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Actually, I was happy to see W give that speech... |
femrap |
Jun-06-06 12:27 AM |
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sorry |
undercutter2006 |
Jun-06-06 12:30 AM |
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please remember that those people hate everyone.... |
sojourner |
Jun-06-06 02:14 AM |
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You're giving Haters "power"...Knock It Off! |
mortlefaucheur |
Jun-06-06 02:27 AM |
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Who are to to tell someone to "knock it off"? |
Bridget Burke |
Jun-06-06 09:36 AM |
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I couldn't bring myself to watch. |
Pacifist Patriot |
Jun-06-06 07:10 AM |
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These people will even argue with God Himself |
Jeroen |
Jun-06-06 08:38 AM |
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I actually saw a post on another board awhile back that said |
Rocknrule |
Jun-06-06 10:19 AM |
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I'm straight, married w/ kids ... |
Oregonian |
Jun-06-06 10:24 AM |
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Oooh, I love brownies! |
Boomer |
Jun-06-06 12:32 PM |
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You. Are. Loved. |
Sugar Smack |
Jun-06-06 10:26 AM |
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Just remember |
OnionPatch |
Jun-06-06 12:29 PM |
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{{{{{{{{{{{{HP}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} |
Nikki Stone 1 |
Jun-06-06 09:11 PM |
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The Church of the Holy Nutbags have hijacked our country... |
Ragazz68 |
Jun-06-06 09:12 PM |
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Handpuppet, please PLEASE remember... |
Bluerthanblue |
Jun-07-06 08:08 PM |
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Dear blu... |
theHandpuppet |
Jun-07-06 08:33 PM |
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I'm glad |
Bluerthanblue |
Jun-07-06 08:56 PM |
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