Thursday, October 25, 2012

Via Beware of Images:


Via JMG: HomoQuotable - Doug Wright


"I wish my moderate Republican friends would simply be honest. They all say they’re voting for Romney because of his economic policies (tenuous and ill-formed as they are), and that they disagree with him on gay rights. Fine. Then look me in the eye, speak with a level clear voice, and say, 'My taxes and take-home pay mean more than your fundamental civil rights, the sanctity of your marriage, your right to visit an ailing spouse in the hospital, your dignity as a citizen of this country, your healthcare, your right to inherit, the mental welfare and emotional well-being of your youth, and your very personhood.' It’s like voting for George Wallace during the Civil Rights movements, and apologizing for his racism. You’re still complicit. You’re still perpetuating anti-gay legislation and cultural homophobia. You don’t get to walk away clean, because you say you 'disagree' with your candidate on these issues." - Pulitzer and Tony winning playwright Doug Wright, in a message now going viral on Facebook.

UPDATE: I've been unable to find the original posting of this quote, which as I mentioned above has been reposted to many Facebook accounts. Please email me if you find the source and I'll add the link.

UPDATE II: Twitter user DogUnderwater points out that Playbill has posted Wright's message with his permission.


Reposted from Joe

Via One Million Strong Against Mitt Romney in 2012 / FB:


Via Sacramento Buddhist Meditation Group - Dharma Breeze:

“If we learn to open our hearts, anyone, including the people who drive us crazy, can be our teacher.” 

― Pema Chödrön

Via Buddhism on Beliefnet:

Daily Buddhist Wisdom






As rain penetrates an improperly shingled roof, so passion overwhelms a confused mind.
- Buddha

Via Tricycle Daily Dharma:

Tricycle Daily Dharma October 25, 2012

Only the Truth

The Buddha didn't talk about Buddhism. He was concerned, simply, with the truth—the truth of suffering, the truth of the end of suffering—and that, I'd submit, is a good thing for anybody to learn.
- Peter Doobinin, "Tough Lovingkindness"
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Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Via Gay Marriage USA / FB:

I'm sure many people will be able to relate to this.
 
 

Via JMG: You People Are "Unhinged" For Believing The Words Of Bay Buchanan


 
GOProud is super upset that people are taking seriously the words of their own keynote speaker Bay Buchanan, who last week said, "Governor Romney also believes, consistent with the 10th Amendment, that it should be left to states to decide whether to grant same-sex couples certain benefits, such as hospital visitation rights and the ability to adopt children."  I'd post that quote over at Twitchy, but they've banned me for my detestable habit of repeating verbatim the words of our enemies. But hey, Twitchy uses Disqus, so feel free to drop some truth over there.


Reposted from Joe

Via Buddhism on Beliefnet:


Daily Buddhist Wisdom






First of all, do not predefine understanding, and do not make a principle of non-understanding.
- Ying-an

Via The Platzner Post / FB: