Archive for May, 2008
Tuesday, May 13th, 2008
Let the cracks on rural, Southern, mountain white folk begin.
If it weren't for Chris Crain's Southern origin over in Little Rock, I'd be able to blame it all on those Northern political and media elites. Oh well.
But seriously...
From Chris (who at least admits his roots):
I'm not a snob. Really. ...
Posted in Democratic Party, Media, Politics, United States | No Comments »
Tuesday, May 13th, 2008
The last time I blogged about safe schools and anti-bullying legislation, it was on the happy occasion of Florida's passage of a general anti-bullying bill. Although the Florida bill didn't enumerate categories inclusive of sexual orientation and gender-identity, the legislative intent was made clear on the floor of the legislature.
Now ...
Posted in High School, LGBT, LGBT Youth, North Carolina, Politics, United States | 1 Comment »
Friday, May 9th, 2008
About a month ago I remarked, "Will this race end already?!?!" John McCain had secured the GOP nomination and I saw the continued Democratic primary as self-destructive and distracting. The Republicans have been gearing up for the General Election while the Democrats "drag this out." I was ...
Posted in Democratic Party, Politics | 4 Comments »
Friday, May 9th, 2008
Oooo, buddy. I'm on a country kick tonight. Boy, I'm having fun.
From Carolina down to Georgia,
Smell the jasmine and magnollia,
Sleepy Sweet home Alabama,
Roll tide roll,
Muddy water, Misssissippi,
Blessed Graceland whispers to me,
Carry on, Carry on,
Sweet Southern Comfort carry on
I wonder if Joe Solmonese has ever heard this song?
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Memories, Memories... The time ...
Posted in Misc | 2 Comments »
Thursday, May 8th, 2008
Humorous? Yes. Do I love it? Yes. Somewhat negative? Who cares.
The gays finally get another mention in Country music...
"Picture to Burn" Taylor Swift
State the obvious,
I didn’t get my perfect fantasy
I realized you love yourself
More that you could ever love me
So go and tell your friends
That I’m obsessive and crazy,
That’s ...
Posted in Misc | 3 Comments »
Wednesday, May 7th, 2008
Wonderful evening. Exciting and engaging. You could practically feel the energy among North Carolinians yesterday. For the first time in a really long time (like the first time in my life, although that doesn't mean much, lol), North Carolina's primary actually meant something.
In case you missed the results (victor in ...
Posted in Democratic Party, North Carolina, Politics, United States | 4 Comments »
Tuesday, May 6th, 2008
The latest headlines from the May 3 issue of Q-Notes, Carolina's multimedia LGBT news source.
Openly gay freshman elected student body prez at N.C. college
by Matt Comer | May 3, 2008
Michael Tuso does not describe himself as an activist, but lives his life to help others.
GREENSBORO -- An openly gay freshman ...
Posted in Headlines | 1 Comment »
Thursday, May 1st, 2008
Here's the list of North Carolina elected officials, announced by the Clinton campaign yesterday. The list includes openly gay officials Mike Nelson and Sen. Julia Boseman (see her Q-Notes "Carolina leaders speak" profile today)
Vic Euliss, Councilmember, Graham (Alamance County)
Jerry Tolley, Mayor, Elon (Alamance County)
Gary Barber, Vice-Chair, Ashe County Commissioner (Ashe ...
Posted in Democratic Party, Politics, Q-vote 2008 | 6 Comments »
Thursday, May 1st, 2008
Q-Notes has been running the Easley/"pansy" controversy as the subject of our QPoll since Tuesday afternoon. Only 59 people have voted (as of 10:00 a.m., May 1).
Here's the question: "Was N.C. Gov. Mike Easley's use of the word 'pansy' inappropriate and/or homophobic?"
Of the responses, here's the general run-down:
It was inappropriate ...
Posted in Anti-LGBT, Democratic Party, LGBT, Media, North Carolina, Politics, United States | 1 Comment »
