It seems there is a new threat to our country- an insidious danger that is seeping into our homes and everyday lives that must be stopped at any cost. That threat is intellectualism.
We have heard some of the buzzwords of this political season- Folksy, Joe Six-pack, Elitist, and Arugula Eating. It seems the new "culture war" or wedge issue is intelligence. The Vice-Presidential debate only solidified the lines in this war. On one side, you had Palin- full of "folksy charm" and "you betcha" language. Then you had Biden, who had a command of the issues, but was called "boring" and (gasp!) "professorial" by the pundits.
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Via Belirico: Will Judge Walker's Decision Hold Up In the Supreme Court?
As has been reiterated by every single commentator on this case, ad nauseam, Judge Walker's decision is the first step on a long road that will culminate in the United State Supreme Court. 
But no one is taking much of a position on the real question: Will Judge Walker's decision hold up in the Supreme Court?
That's a question that requires a crystal ball, but there are some indicators that we can use to try to begin to get a handle around this question.
I distrust any analysis that is based solely on the perceived political preferences of the Justices.
While the politics of a judge is one factor to be considered, legal analysis is much, much more than that.
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But no one is taking much of a position on the real question: Will Judge Walker's decision hold up in the Supreme Court?
That's a question that requires a crystal ball, but there are some indicators that we can use to try to begin to get a handle around this question.
I distrust any analysis that is based solely on the perceived political preferences of the Justices.
While the politics of a judge is one factor to be considered, legal analysis is much, much more than that.
Continue reading "Will Judge Walker's Decision Hold Up In the Supreme Court?" »
via JMG: Target Gets 240,000 Boycott Petitions
From this clip's description:
Irate activists visited Target HQ to extend the boycott of Target Stores for the $150,000 contribution the corporation made to a group supporting Republican Tom Emmer. Emmer is seen as an enemy of LGBT people, immigrants and other groups. Randi Reitan, the woman seen on YouTube last week cutting up her Target charge card to protest Target's action was joined by her husband Phillip and Son Jacob to deliver signatures of 240,000 people across the nation to the Target CEO. Target security blocked the public skyway entrance leading to the 2nd floor lobby forcing the group to deliver their petitions to the foot of the frozen escalator. Later, a Minneapolis police Lt said that Target was very happy to have you here.
Via SacBee: Schwarzenegger urges judge to let gay marriages resume at once
In a surprising court filing, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger asked Friday that gay marriages be allowed to resume immediately in California after a federal ruling that the state's voter-approved ban on gay marriage is unconstitutional. - Read More
Friday, August 6, 2010
A Message from Marriage Equality USA
Dear Love Warriors -
Woo hoo - what a WEEK! Now we march gaily forward as the sun comes out from behind the clouds and Prop 8 is declared unconstitutional!
As Karen Carpenter sang "We've Only Just Begun"
SAVE THE DATE SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 26, 2010 FOR TWO MARRIAGE EQUALITY USA EVENTS
1. Marriage Equality USA Wedding March Across the Golden Gate Bridge - Sunday September 26, 2010, 9am - Noon
2. Marriage Equality USA VIP reception with Margaret Cho and Cho Dependent Show at Uptown Theater in Napa - Sunday September 26, 2010, 6:30pm -10pm
Woo hoo - what a WEEK! Now we march gaily forward as the sun comes out from behind the clouds and Prop 8 is declared unconstitutional!
As Karen Carpenter sang "We've Only Just Begun"
SAVE THE DATE SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 26, 2010 FOR TWO MARRIAGE EQUALITY USA EVENTS
1. Marriage Equality USA Wedding March Across the Golden Gate Bridge - Sunday September 26, 2010, 9am - Noon
2. Marriage Equality USA VIP reception with Margaret Cho and Cho Dependent Show at Uptown Theater in Napa - Sunday September 26, 2010, 6:30pm -10pm
Wedding March across Golden Gate Bridge - SF
Please join us for our annual SF Wedding March across the Golden Gate Bridge on Sunday, September 26, 2010 - this is a fun, upbeat, social event for the whole family (including parents, kids and brave doggies) that raises awareness and funds for the cause. We meet at the Western End of Crissy Field and walk together across the bridge. We ask for a $25 contribution that gets you a Marriage Equality USA t-shirt to walk in - and/or invite you to make this a walk-a-thon event to raise funds for our critical grassroots work. Go to www.firstgiving.com/meusa and create your online fundraising page for the Wedding March at the Bridge - feel free to cut, paste and modify the text from www.firstgiving.com/mollyanddavinaanniversary and send it out to your friends and encourage them to do the same. But if you only have the time and not the money -come anyway and we are happy to have you with us.
Margaret Cho VIP Reception and Show - Napa
That evening, we have 48 tickets left for the Cho VIP event and Cho Dependent Show on Sunday, September 26, 2010 in Napa. The VIP tickets are $115 each and include excellent seats to the show and a small VIP gathering with Margaret Cho. The regular ticket price for the show is $72 - so for an additional $38 tax deductible donation to MEUSA you meet Margaret in a small gathering and get great seats for the show - what a deal! The VIP Cho tickets can be purchased on-line at www.marriageequality.org. Many of us are going to the Wedding March in the morning then caravaning to Napa for some lunch/wine tasting before the reception so join us for one or both if you can!
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