One of my favorite mystery writers, Robert B. Parker, passed away yesterday. I'm still in shock. He was only 77. (Yes, I know the only thing seems like a strange thing to say, but the older I get, the younger 77 seems.) From all reports, he had a heart attack at his desk while he was working on his next novel ( Read more... )

It's still the 13th on the west coast, so I can still wish Orlando a Happy Birthday without having to put belated in the middle of it.


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I haven't waded in on this much because I haven't read the proposed legislation. I do have a couple of things to say, though ( Read more... )

"State sanctioned marriage is a civil contract period. A contract is not a judgment of moral value. It is a legal agreement between two parties that testifies to a meeting of minds between those consenting entities. It is not a religious act or rite and so has nothing to do with Adam and Eve or Steve or even Harvey." Harvey Fierstein, 11/7/08 The ( Read more... )

Congratulations to President Elect Obama and Vice President Elect Biden.

Man, his acceptance speech was just awesome. Fucking Presidential, especially after eight years of stumbling, bumbling Shrub. Obama just beat the Presidential color barrier. It's about time ( Read more... )

from msilverstar's lj:


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If you're in the US and registered to vote, please vote. I've been getting as well as seeing lots of comments from people outside the US who wish they could vote in our presidential election but can't. The results of this election will affect people beyond the borders of our country. Don't squander their trust and hope ( Read more... )

Palin breaks with McCain on gay marriage amendmentNEW YORK - Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin says she supports a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage, a break with John McCain who has said he believes states should be left to define what marriage is. In an interview with Christian Broadcasting Network, the Alaska governor ( Read more... )

No surprise here...


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Politics of AttackEditorial, NY Times ( Read more... )