Ray Boltz: "God Knows I Tried"

Regulars know I hold little regard for religion as it offers far more harm than help.

In that vein, I realize that due to the insanity of religion, many people of LGBT
origin/makeup have had horrible times coming to terms with their identity.
Here's the song for you.

The slowly appearing text in the 'video' is a bit annoying, but the message of
coming to grips with one's sexuality over many painful years is handled honestly
and aptly, and the further personal message in the type is worth reading.

There's a light at the end of the tunnel.

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Simplicity, Personified

Whether it's one moment, one night,

a few months of bliss, or a lifetime,

each man and each woman's body and soul

is theirs to follow and respect as they choose.

Fearlessness in the face of judgment and cruelty

is a noble path.

Following one's feelings is a beautiful thing.

Choosing to live free, rather than in hiding,

is courageous and trying.

'Losing your shit because other people

are living their own lives and not under your

control;' always a dick move, exclusively reserved

for Asshole Supremes.

(Isn't it ironic that with all their talk of love,

they continue to screech and condemn and bluster?
'Jesus' must not grant the peace and calm they claim!)

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Preview the new gay sitcom, "The New Normal"

I loved it, but then I'm a huge fan

of Ryan Murphy's insights, dark humor, and sass.

Great cast, tight writing, and a bit more than

expected for a primetime time slot.

(Loved the Leslie Grossman cameo, too! Priceless!)

Check it out for yourself here!

Sneak Peek at "The New Normal" Complete Pilot episode

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Pussy (and Dick) Riot

(Press Release from allout.org)

I've just learned that in Moscow, Pride marches have just been banned
for 100 years. Anti-gay activists are using the Russian government's
gay gag laws to sue Madonna for $10,000,000 because she spoke up
for the LGBT community. And punk band Pussy Riot has been sentenced
to 2 years in prison for their musical protest - deemed "homosexual
propaganda."

Today, I told President Putin to stop the persecution in Russia and take
action immediately to prevent these kind of things from happening ever
again.

Will you join me?

www.allout.org/RussianRiot

"One Term More!"...A Musical Call to Arms!

Love this! Let's just hope it's the reality!

Pass it on, and tell your friends.

For More Information

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What Lies Beneath: Gore Vidal, 1925-2012

Gore Vidal passed away recently.

It's been a bad time for the entertainment and arts industries

all the way around, considering losses.

But, Vidal had a long, prosperous, and effective life

and career, and that's the best thing you can

say when someone has ceased breath.

If you were not aware, Vidal was a longtime,

preeminent writer, contrarian, essayist,

and (in a fashion,) activist.

His first novel was published in 1946, when

Gore was only 20 years old, and in some capacity

or another he continued to be prominent and

vocal ever since.

His third novel, "The City and the Pillar," was one

that revolutionized the public idea of homosexuality, set off

a firestorm of controversy, and cemented Vidal in

the public mind as two things; a great writer who

did not avoid controversy, and someone who would

never gain public office in his lifetime.

Vidal was one of only a handful, really, of 'openly

gay' writers (given the disproportionately high

number of writers who are gay!) in a time

when writing was still a talent, a calling, an esteemed

profession, a distinguished and noble path.

Back when evidence of one's orientation was

not openly discussed, even in fields such

as theatre, literary circles, and celluloid.

Vidal had a notion of homosexuality that reflected the

times he grew up in, despite his outspokenness

and courage. The one thing I will always recall

is how he articulated the final days of his partner

of 50 years, Howard Austen, in his memoirs

("Point to Point Navigation") where Vidal plainly

states that he kissed Howard on the lips as he lay on

what was to become his deathbed, and this was the first

time he had ever done so.

Fifty years of companionship and love, and even

in the privacy of their home, the two never

gave the most intimate reflection of devotion

or affection.

This man who crusaded, broke barriers, dared to

speak freely, who told mostly-all....and even he

was still a made man, unable to fully embrace his

true self.

This is the nature of what the world does to us;

building cages that we carry around ourselves.

Vidal had a view of homosexuality not as identity,

but based on actions. In ways, I agree with such a fluid,

more easily-promoted view....but I question the

validity of parts of it. It doesn't diminish his impact

to say that this seems a rather disingenuous claim

by someone trying to assert his 'normalcy' a

bit too loudly perhaps. Someone immersed in disconnect.

In the entire world wide web, I could not find one

picture of the two men, partners for some five decades,

together as a couple.

That isn't coincidence.

It's condemnation of a world that has failed to move

forward, and our complicity in those transgressions.

Official Gore Vidal Website

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Mitt Gets Worse: Julie Goodridge

This is an incredible group/campaign/website devoted to getting the word
out on the real Mitt Romney, since obviously he can't be trusted to speak
truthfully nor consistently.

Voting is one of the single-most important things we as an oppressed minority
can do to make our feelings known and our voices heard.

Please take a moment to find out what's behind all the glitz and shimmer.

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