http://slog.thestranger.com/slog/archives/2009/06/26/last-nights-colbert-report Comments On: Last Night's Colbert Report by Dan Savage en-us Copyright 2009 The Stranger. All rights reserved. This RSS file is offered to individuals, The Stranger readers, and non-commercial organizations only. Any commercial websites wishing to use this RSS file, please contact The Stranger. webmaster@thestranger.com (The Stranger Webmaster) Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:01 -0800 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:15:00 -0800 Foundation http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Posted by seattle mike]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:16:44 -0700 The Stranger it is an excellent and pointed commentary.
also, yay lesbians!
Posted by bummer]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:45:05 -0700 The Stranger Posted by AnonymousCoward]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:40:28 -0700 The Stranger
http://watch.thecomedynetwork.ca/
Posted by Irena]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:22:27 -0700 The Stranger Posted by acuteally2]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:01:25 -0700 The Stranger Posted by Will in Seattle]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:54:01 -0700 The Stranger
@10: There was a great review of "Bruno" in either the Guardian or Telegraph (will try to find the link) that stated that the movie was very clearly anti-homophobes - and that unlike "Borat" this movie had a clear plot and identifiable purpose.
Posted by Hyzenthlayk9]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:02:33 -0700 The Stranger Posted by Carollani]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:55:44 -0700 The Stranger
I'm happy to announce the final version of the Protest for Human Rights website is live. I have had some technical support and I can't thank those people enough.

protestforhumanrights.com
Posted by Enigma]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:38:01 -0700 The Stranger
Love it!
Posted by chicagogreg]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:32:21 -0700 The Stranger
Just because they mention an issue doesn't mean it's being taken seriously yet.
Posted by Steve P.]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:25:41 -0700 The Stranger
You're correct a lot of us did respond to Dan's Civil Disobedience post. I pledged to help financially, but haven't heard back (I emailed) about it. I have contacted my representatives and the President. I wish I could join you in Washington D.C.. I'm presuming you'll be protesting outside Seattle City Hall on July 6? I'm interested in joining you, I'll have to see what I can swing with the husband and kids. I'd like to become a better ally, making donations and writing letters can feel really passive.

I admire your posts, and your determination. Keep up the good fight.

Peace.
Posted by kim in portland]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:19:34 -0700 The Stranger Posted by kim in portland]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:07:09 -0700 The Stranger
Posted by bummer]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:49:31 -0700 The Stranger Posted by Curmudgeon]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:45:18 -0700 The Stranger Posted by Baconcat]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:43:57 -0700 The Stranger Not that this will do anything to motivate people.
How many people that expressed interest in Dan's Civil Disobedience call are organizing to get out there? How many letters have you written to the President and your Senator?

I've been talking a lot about traveling to protest the White House, I'll be there July 1-4, but that's not the end, it's just the beginning. I'll be standing outside city hall and the state Capitol, talking to every passerby about our betrayal. Maybe you could join me there.
City Hall protest starts July 6.

protestforhumanrights.com
Posted by Enigma]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:41:23 -0700 The Stranger
Except the take increased 33% over last year.

I'm thinking the inspirational leaders you're looking for aren't bloggers.
Posted by Baconcat]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:36:27 -0700 The Stranger
It's only by constantly being pushy and callingout Obama that now the issue gets on TV with a huge, trusted "validator" like Colbert as good as saying fuck you Obama you're breaking your word.

So all the voices calling for bitching and moaning and action were right and all the voices saying wait shut up take it and suffer were and are wrong.

If there were "only" 40 picketers, too bad, but hey that's a start. If the call for several weeks had been to picket (instead of just not go) there would have been more.
There's also a vaccum in that no one appears to be organizing or leading this wholemovement, a big lacunae.

Someone will emerge and be inspirational.

That guy Choi was pretty articulate. That heroic air force guy even better. One of them should organize national honesty and service day, a day on which all gays in the military will come out all at once. If there's just 3000 people who do it I really think it would shame Obama into keeping his word and ending DADT. In fact, they could say that. "I believed in Obama's word. So, we're taking him at his word. And being honest is part of being American, and it's our duty as members of the armed forces. In fact, it's in that West Point Code. We tell it like it is, and if there's a problem, we fix it! Now we got a problem of official policy requiring us to lie. So, we're fixing it by not lying any more. Serving America means not lying. WE HAVE NO DOUBT OUR COMMANDER IN CHIEF WASN'T LYING WHEN HE SAID HE WILL END DADT WE TRUST HIM TO KEEP HIS WORD" etc. etc.

Fucking dare him to let thousands be fired.


Posted by PC]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:30:15 -0700 The Stranger Posted by Calisuni]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:23:10 -0700 The Stranger like having a dog." Perfect analogy.
Posted by TVDinner]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:17:48 -0700 The Stranger Posted by Baconcat]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:00:15 -0700 The Stranger Posted by Vince]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 07:59:43 -0700 The Stranger
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Posted by Silent T]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 07:58:58 -0700 The Stranger