While we don't approve of using children as activists, we do enjoy seeing wee ones tell creeps to stop acting like stab-worthy racist, homophobic meanies to their parents. Take, for example, little Elijah who recently explained to disgraced GOP presidential candidate Michele Bachman that his queer mom, YouTube user armoriendi, doesn't need fixing. Glorious, right?
'My Gay Mom Doesn't Need Fixing,' Kid Tells Stunned Michele Bachman
Week Around the -ists
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Matt Gonzalez for VP, Says Nader
Usually when a Presidential candidate announces his VP choice it's either to try and help him win some state or area that could help him win or to try and strengthen an apparent weakness. For example, Bill Clinton chose Al Gore to help him try and win the south. And in 2000, George Bush selected Dick Cheney to help alleviate concerns about his lack of experience and evilness. So with that, we announce that Ralph Nader's choice as his Vice President is our very own Matt Gonzalez.
Smear the Queer: Barack Obama Gay?
Guess what time it is, kids? Smear tactics time! We came across this jarring and chortle-worthy footage, claiming that possible presidential candidate, Barack Obama, is on the down-low. The Harpo DL, if you will. We're being told he could have engaged in bear-ish homosexual activity, is what we're saying.
Update: Hostage Situation at Clinton Headquarters
The hostage standoff is over. No one died. Nothing went ka-blam. The "deranged man" at Clinton's HQ was simply the town crazy infamous around those parts for his kooky mental instability. (Then, this situation must happen on a daily basis over at Hillary Clinton's SF headquarters.) According to CBS 5: WBZ Radio's Lana Jones learned that the [wacky] man's stepson reported to police that his stepfather had been drinking for two days. The son...
If You Can't Beat 'Em: Change the Rules
So California is pretty much a Blue State, right? And it'll probably be bluer than blue over the next few decades or so considering the Republicans have been hell-bent on pissing off every Hispanic voter lately, right? So what's a Republican to do to change all that? Better ideas? Better Presidents? Better wars? How's about changing the rules so that the Republicans can get some of that California's electoral gold.
Orbiting the All-Star Game
Today’s the day of the Midsummer Classic. And although many of you want to know what’s happening inside the big brick arena, what been happening outside is just as interesting, too. (Well, sort of.) What exactly? For starters, cardboard trash cans and the back of the formidable Rev. Jesse Jackson. (A great man, but simply too fond of collarless shirts.)
One Mile Better Ain't Enough Truckin' For 'Moonbeam'
Jerry Brown, our recenty elected State Attorney General and St. Ignatius College Prep alum, isn't afraid to take the Bush Administration to task for its weak stand on fuel efficency for SUVs, minivans and pickups. He's seeking more than the paltry one-mile-ish increase, to 23.5 miles per gallon from the current 22.2 miles by 2010. He called the change "absurd." Damn right. He posits that a standard of 10 miles-15 miles better would suit us far better.
Don't Blame Us, We Voted For...
John Kerry! The former presidential candidate was in town the other day -- and how things have changed. Before, he was greeted by Bruce Springsteen, roaring crowds representing about 48% of the voting majority, and people carrying flip-flops. Now, he appears to be hawking products for a company called Blancpain (they sell watches). (Why? He doesn't need the money!)
Ralph Nader Pours on the Haterade
Ralph Nader is in town this week to promote his new book, The Seventeen Traditions. He did an interview with KGO radio criticizing Democrats such as Nancy Pelosi and 2008 Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton.
Day Around the Bay
So, according to the LA Times, Barack Obama spent his early college years smoking dope, listening to new wave music, and taking classes in Marxist theory and gender issues. In other words, can we vote for him yet? Just the thought that he could be the first President to have ever squatted down at the "down...down...down..." part of "Rock Lobster" makes us want to vote for him. We still, however, await the first presidential candidate who could quote from Snoop and Dre.
Bay Blogger Thursday
One of the ways bloggers can leverage their collective influence is through a good, old-fashioned pile on. We don't have to necessarily break the story, but if a critical mass of bloggers start addressing it simultaneously, the s**tstorm will finally hit the mainstream. Just ask Dan Rather.
Attack of the Hacktivists
While the New Yorkers and the nation are gearing up for the Repbulican National Convention in New York City this weekend, protesters are gearing up for what is likely going to be the largest public demonstration in a generation. Hundreds of thousands, if not millions, will be in the street speaking out against what many feel is a dishonest if not outright corrupt administration - including a sizeable contingent from the Bay Area.


