Tuesday, October 20, 2009

VOLUNTEERING IS EVIL!

So says Glenn Beck. At least, that's what it sounds like. I'm never absolutely sure what he's trying to communicate, except for a general mania.

First this new pièce de résistance of the Beck collection so far:



What. The. Hell.

Ok, I get that he's trying to communicate that the Evil Librul Media™ is collaborating with Chairman MaObama™ (came up with that all by myself--I should see if I can sell it to the crazies) to get us to give over to the power of...HELPING OTHER PEOPLE!! (THUNDERCLAP!)

Sorry, but I'm not buying that aspect of it, and the rest of it just sounds like he's being down on volunteering. I mean, this is just getting rediculous. They've nuked the fridge, jumped the shark, and, just for good measure, jumped the fridge and nuked the shark at this point.

Is there anything that the President could support that these folks wouldn't jump up and down screaming about? I mean he could speak in support taking care of sick kids and---(sigh)---never mind...

Monday, October 12, 2009

It's been... a while.

You see, I've been meeting my bloggery needs mostly through twitter these days, but I wanted to say a few things at greater length.

First, I am so jealous of everyone who was able to participate in the march today. I wish I'd been able to be there.

Also, there has been a lot said in the past week about President Obama and his action--well, actually his lack thereof--on LGBT rights. Andrew Sullivan broke out his potty mouth, and Joe Solmonese got out his apologist britches (or are they slacks?).

Frankly, re: Obama; he's done jack diddly. I'm sorry, but giving a few speeches to LGBT audiences doesn't really cut it. Sure the Hate Crimes bill will be up for his signature (maybe, hopefully) soon. Sure there's stuff going on. But it seems to have mostly moved without him.

I'll grant that it's possible that these things wouldn't be moving without his presence in the White House, and I'm no insider, so I don't know what goes on in the smoke-filled back rooms. But really, by all appearances, he's coasting on this.

And here are a few more opinions, courtesy of CNN/YouTube.

Money quote from Lt. Dan Choi: "When I hear the word 'incrementalism', I think I hear the words 'shut up'."





(One last note: I know it's a bit juvenile to comment upon this, but I have to say it. Hillary Rosen's voice drives me absolutely up a wall. All nasally and irritating. Ergh!)