Category Archives: Poltics

Stop the deportations

Posted on March 21, 2012 | Leave a comment

Have you seen this touching video about Brian and Alfonso? Their story is yet to be fully written, and it is a reminder that elections do matter. While my story is quite different it is not lost on me that for many conservatives in the Democratic Party and virtually all of the Republican Party, Brian and Alfonso don’t matter.

I don’t know about you, but this sort of thing outrages me

By extension of that same logic I don’t matter nor does my relationship with my partner. My government allows someone to marry a stranger from another country and would provide that person all the benefits of a US citizen, but couples who have spent more than a decade together can be ripped apart simply because they share the same anatomy. It makes me ashamed and outraged. Learn more here

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Sarah Palin criticizes Obama for not being vetted

Posted on March 10, 2012 | 11 comments

Sarah Palin was a guest this past Thursday on Fox’s Sean Hannity.  According to reports, America’s most infamous Hockey Mom said of President Obama, and I quote from the article in today’s DailyBeast,  “Our sitting president was not vetted,”  referring to the 2008 election.

Um… my initial thought was too vulgar to write (my Mom and sisters are regular readers of my blog) but after my mental synapses stopped overheating from possible responses (considering the source) I thought, “How could you of all people level that accusation?”

What is she talking about? Was she not following the bruising Democratic Primary that went a heck of a lot longer than the current Republican Presidential Primary has gone? Did she follow the series of debates, which aided in the vetting process? Oh yeah, I forgot, she was busy watching Russia from her house in Alaska and must have missed all that. Oy vey this woman annoys me.

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Dear God: Syria

Posted on March 8, 2012 | Leave a comment

Last year’s Arab spring led to toppling several long standing dictatorships. Unfortunately the Arab spring has turned into what looks like a civil war in Syria. Horrible reports are regularly broadcast about how children are being targeted and how the army is bombing hospitals so the wounded cannot be tended to. I’ve had to stop watching the news because it is so upsetting.

For those who follow world events, what I’m writing is not news and for those who may not be aware, I assume its because you have a lack of interest (hopefully not sympathy) in these people’s plight.  Watching the lack of any meaningful response from the U.N. and more importantly from neighbors in the region like Turkey, I’m left to surmise if evil does exist it must manifest in situations like this.

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Mitt Romney Gay Pride Flier

Posted on March 6, 2012 | Leave a comment

Candidate Mitt Romney seems to have multiple personalities. If you happen to live in any of the states holding Republican Presidential Primaries or Caucuses today, you probably won’t hear anything nearly as friendly from Romney.  Lately. he’s jumped at the opportunity to show his “Conservative Credentials”.

I wonder why his competitors have not seized this opportunity to illustrate his hypocrisy?  I suppose there are probably just too many other examples, but I couldn’t help but laugh when I saw this image which was posted on Spirit Magazine’s website. If you find this funny, check out James Lopata’s humorous article, Top 10 Gay Reasons to Vote GOP in 2012.

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Tweet of the day: Santorum surging

Posted on February 28, 2012 | 1 comment

In light of the fact that the Michigan Primary is today, and the news has been obsessing over the rise and fall in the polls of different Republican candidates, I thought I’d resurrect this tweet from last week about Rick Santorum.  @reed27 regularly posts funny tweets so if you are on Twitter you may enjoy following this wise cracking Bostonian.

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All politics is local

Posted on February 26, 2012 | Leave a comment

Tip O’Neill was an outspoken liberal politician from Massachusetts who is attributed with the quote “all politics is local“.  So when I read The Advocate’s article, “A most-wanted list: Mayors not for marriage”, I started thinking about how important it is to have the support of a sitting mayor. Not only can they be a huge advocate, but more importantly they have a strong network of volunteers and community leaders within the city they represent.

Mayors from some of our largest cities have already pledged their support for same sex marriage.  Mayors from cities like New York City, Washington D.C., and Boston have proven to be staunch supporters.  However it is in states where same sex marriage remains illegal that mayors can make a huge difference.

The Wikipedia page Supporters of Same-Sex Marriage lists elected officials who support the right to marry.  Using that list and the Advocate article, I’ve compiled a list of mayors who have not pledged their support.  Take a moment to share this with friends and if you live in one of these cities reach out to your mayor.  If any of this information is incorrect or if I’m missing a mayor you would like added, please leave a comment.

Click on the table to enlarge

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Anne Hathaway on gay rights

Posted on February 21, 2012 | 3 comments

I couldn’t have said it better myself Anne. Thanks for being a decent human being. Now if we can just get a few more decent people together to end all this indecency.

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Mitt Romney brags about discriminating

Posted on February 19, 2012 | 2 comments

Would Romney supporters think as highly of this man if his quote below was addressing interracial marriage?  After all, this is our generations version of that same issue.  How satisfying it must be to support a man who proudly proclaims his discriminatory beliefs and is cheered along the way.

“When I am president, I will defend the Defense of Marriage Act. And I will fight for an amendment to our constitution that defines marriage as a relationship between a man and a woman”

– Mitt Romney, Republican Primary Presidential Candidate speaking to Conservative Political Action Committee (CPAC) on February 10, 2012

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Joe Kennedy III declares his candidacy

Posted on February 16, 2012 | 1 comment

Joe Kennedy III has announced that he will run to fill the 4th District seat that Rep. Barney Frank has held the past three decades and will be vacating.  Grandson of Robert F Kennedy and son to former US Rep Joe Kennedy.

About Joseph Kennedy III

Joseph is a graduate of Stanford University, where he studied management science and engineering and was co-captain of the lacrosse team.  He also attended Harvard Law School where he served as technical editor of the Harvard Human Rights Journal and joined the Peace Corps in the Dominican Republic from 2004 to 2006. He’s engaged and resides in Brookline, MA.

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Spreading Santorum

Posted on February 16, 2012 | 2 comments

Google “Santorum” today

The most conservative elements of the Republican Party seem to be finally uniting behind Rick Santorum.  Who can say if Sen. Santorum’s momentum will last but the fact a candidate like Santorum could even be considered a front runner by a major political party is an indication of how far the Republican party has strayed.  It really is not in any of our interests to see  the Republican Party implode. I’d like more voting choices not fewer but with candidates like Bachman, Perry, Gingrich, Santorum and Romney I wonder if that is even possible so I’ve opted to “spread some Santorum” and I hope you will too.

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It’s Time

Posted on February 14, 2012 | 4 comments

When the Australian video It’s Time was released in late November 2011, it made a powerful statement and many news outlets broadcast it. But when I saw this touching video about love and commitment I knew I’d be saving this one for Valentine’s Day. 

Special thanks to the Australian Parliament for introducing bills on February 14th that would lift the Same Sex Marriage ban. #ItsTime

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Same Sex Marriage is inevitable so get over it

Posted on February 14, 2012 | 3 comments

The past few weeks have been heady for same sex marriage advocates and since today, Valentine’s Day, is all about expressing love with someone you care about the thought of addressing some of these recent “wins” seems appropriate to me.

Aside from the increasingly vile rhetoric from conservative elements of the Republican Party generally verbalized through Romney, Gingrich and Santorum, most of the news with regards to same sex marriage in 2012 has been overwhelmingly positive.

The cultural shift of the general population accepting same sex marriage tilted a few years ago and while it may not be apparent depending on where you live, national polls in the US show an undeniable trend that makes social bigots conservatives tremble with both fury and fear.Without dwelling on that lovely thought for too long, let’s review what has happened in the new year.

  • February 7th US 9th District Court of Appeals declared Proposition 8 unconstitutional
  • February 13th Gov. Gregoire signed a bill into law making Washington the 7th state to legalize marriage (effective June 7, 2012)
  • February 13th NJ State Senate passed a bill to recognize same sex marriage 24-16; picking up 8 votes from 2010 when the same body rejected same sex marriage 20-14
  • MD, NC, MN and ME are also considering initiatives addressing same sex marriage

Surveys show the more visible the GLBT community has become the more Americans support GLBT equality. For everyone who had the conviction to step into the light and leave the closet this must be sweet news.

So I’d like to wish everyone a very Happy Valentine’s Day, but for those GLBT couples, I’d like to let you know there is a special place in my heart for you and I wish you much love and happiness.

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Free Ben & Jerry’s ice cream Feb 14 from 5-8pm

Posted on February 13, 2012 | Leave a comment

I love Ben & Jerry’s not only for their tempting ice cream but for their consistent stand on social issues I think are important.  On Valentine’s Day (14-February) Ben & Jerry’s is kicking off their latest campaign, GetTheDoughOut.org

According to the site, their goal “is to take back American democracy, and over-rule the Supreme Court, with a Constitutional Amendment that will keep corporate money out of our elections.”

They will kick off this campaign, on Valentine’s Day, February 14th from 5-8PM, with participating Ben & Jerry’s shops offering a free scoop of the ice cream inspired by Stephen Colbert, Americone Dream.  In return would you consider signing their online petition here?

 

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NoH8 photo shoot in Boston

Posted on January 30, 2012 | 1 comment

I’m currently away celebrating Sergio’s birthday on the Atlantis Caribbean Cruise. While travelling I have no internet connection so I  thought I’d feature some of my favorite and most read posts from the past year. I’ll be back to active blogging when I return in February.

Originally Posted March 2011

The NOH8 Campaign came to Boston today w/ celebrity photographer Adam Bouska snapping photographs. For a brief while the W Boston Hotel had the vibe of a very friendly Tea Dance with hundreds of people mingling and dancing to great music as DJs entertained everyone. I arrived with my Partner, Sergio, just after 4pm. I quickly found out that I was to be #374 photographed and that they would not photograph more than 700 – glad I was not fashionably late!

It was a fantastic way to spend an afternoon and I enjoyed meeting and chatting with people. My phone really does not take great pictures and Sergio’s phone died early so I’ve only included a handful of pictures from the day. I’ll proudly post the photograph Adam took when I receive it in approximately 6 weeks. Until then, these will have to do.

NOH8 DJs played an excellent mix that made the time fly

Adam snapping photos of people at W Hotel Boston

Everyone was happy to strike a pose

All told it was a fantastic experience. If interested you can visit the NOH8 website to see when Adam will be visiting your home town.

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Larry O’Donnell on being a Liberal

Posted on January 25, 2012 | 5 comments

I can’t say that I’m enamored with either political party at the moment, but I’ve never been ashamed to identify as a Liberal.  This image has been making the rounds on the internet so I thought I’d add my two cents and hop on the bandwagon.

BosGuy on being a Liberal:  I believe issues pertaining social justice trump the wallet; I believe that morality is best left to parents and out of our laws; and I believe the rights that Mr. O’Donnell references above are badges of honor that have also gone on to influence the world and make it a better place for everyone.

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