Friday, November 14, 2008
Homo With You In Spirit
Posted by Dan Savage on Fri, Nov 14, 2008 at 4:22 PM
Unfortunately I won't be at tomorrow's demonstration. I'm staying in New York for another night, this time to do Larry Fucking King. But I got a new shirt so, um, can I have my fag card back now, please?
Even more tragically, I'm going to be in an airplane at the time of tomorrow's demonstrations—which are taking place in 300 hundred cities, in all 50 states. I'm going to ask the stewardesses to declare our flight an official sit-down strike, so that anyone who remains seated during the flight will be officially counted among tomorrow's marchers. Anyone opposed to gay rights will have to stand for the duration of the flight.
I'm actually really bummed about this, and wish I could be there. Have a great demo, all ya all.
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Dan, Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy is supposedly going to be on Larry King tonight too. So it's not a complete loss. You get to meet the dude from Fall Out Boy who had pictures of his dick circulated all over the internet. The man who's married to Ashlee Simpson.
If you bring me an autograph, I'll be your BFF. I'm only half way kidding.
If you bring me an autograph, I'll be your BFF. I'm only half way kidding.
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If stewardesses have the power to declare a sit-down strike, does that mean they have powers similar to those of judges and sherrifs? Meaning, they could declare people married?
You know what to do.
You know what to do.
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Before you get your card back, we need to see the shirt.
A fag who cannot shop for himself is no fag atall.
A fag who cannot shop for himself is no fag atall.
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Stay in NYC. In fact, stay anywhere so that your racist, thuggish, immature ass will not be anywhere near CLEAR-THINKING human beings. Fuck you!!! You are not the gay spokesperson. You represent hate, just like the right wing. Do you find that your GED comes in handy?
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as someone who lived in buffalo until 3 weeks ago, i am extremely disappointed that it isn't represented on this map. no wonder i left.
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@15, Google will teach you it's Madison, Wisconsin, land of my forefathers, state capital and big college town.
I almost hope Larry King says something silly and gets hoist on his oft-married petard.
I almost hope Larry King says something silly and gets hoist on his oft-married petard.
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Missula? Souix Falls? Philidelphia?! I'm beginning to think that Miss Teen South Carolina is right about us needing maps.
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Dan,
You are an uneducated, spineless queer. There is a large portion of the gay community that is DISGUSTED with your recent actions. Calling for a boycott of a state or calling for a mandate against EVERY black person does not make you liberal. It does not make you enlightened. It just makes you a pretentious, self-absorbed dumbfuck. If you had TRUE liberal ideas, you would realize that the 50 percent + 1 politics is a thing of the past, and that we need to have a goal that states that the-support-for-the gay-community-tent should be bigger. Instead, you make the irresponsible choice of race-baiting, shitting on a state, and offering advice in retrospect. It is so ironic, because all of your shit-talking and crying is working AGAINST our cause. You are a fucking douche, and just because you write a column about butt plugs doesn't make you at all qualified to talk about the realistic political strategies needed to make it legal. You can be smug, you can be what some people would consider "funny", but when it comes down to it: You don't have a valid answer to any of these criticisms. So go fuck yourself.
You are an uneducated, spineless queer. There is a large portion of the gay community that is DISGUSTED with your recent actions. Calling for a boycott of a state or calling for a mandate against EVERY black person does not make you liberal. It does not make you enlightened. It just makes you a pretentious, self-absorbed dumbfuck. If you had TRUE liberal ideas, you would realize that the 50 percent + 1 politics is a thing of the past, and that we need to have a goal that states that the-support-for-the gay-community-tent should be bigger. Instead, you make the irresponsible choice of race-baiting, shitting on a state, and offering advice in retrospect. It is so ironic, because all of your shit-talking and crying is working AGAINST our cause. You are a fucking douche, and just because you write a column about butt plugs doesn't make you at all qualified to talk about the realistic political strategies needed to make it legal. You can be smug, you can be what some people would consider "funny", but when it comes down to it: You don't have a valid answer to any of these criticisms. So go fuck yourself.
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@15, I am a doodoohead. I see you obviously mean "where the fuck is Madison's name on the map." It missed the map, but of course you are mounting a protest too (637 confirmed Facebookers are going), as are Appleton, Milwaukee, Duluth, Lacrosse, and Green Bay!
http://jointheimpact.wetpaint.com/page/W…
http://jointheimpact.wetpaint.com/page/W…
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Uh, 17? Madison is not on the map. That is what 15 is saying. It is surprising that it is not listed. Rein in the snark machine, buddy.
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Dear Mr. Savage:
Pursuant to a previous wardrobe deficit and in accordance with the United States Code on Homosexuality, Title 18, Section 3205, paragraph (c)(2)(ii) "Dress Code Regulations", your membership and all privileges had been revoked.
Since then, it has been brought to our attention that you have purchased a new shirt.
The Membership Committee is willing to reconsider revocation of membership and a probationary reinstatement upon approval of said shirt. You must also submit to a monthly wardrobe review for a period of six months. Should both conditions be met satisfactorily, the Committee may elect to reinstate you as a full member.
Please be advised that entrance to the Club House will be restricted to the weekly family day during the probationary period.
Thank you for your past membership, and we wish you the best in the future.
Sincerely,
The Gays
Pursuant to a previous wardrobe deficit and in accordance with the United States Code on Homosexuality, Title 18, Section 3205, paragraph (c)(2)(ii) "Dress Code Regulations", your membership and all privileges had been revoked.
Since then, it has been brought to our attention that you have purchased a new shirt.
The Membership Committee is willing to reconsider revocation of membership and a probationary reinstatement upon approval of said shirt. You must also submit to a monthly wardrobe review for a period of six months. Should both conditions be met satisfactorily, the Committee may elect to reinstate you as a full member.
Please be advised that entrance to the Club House will be restricted to the weekly family day during the probationary period.
Thank you for your past membership, and we wish you the best in the future.
Sincerely,
The Gays
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So that's your response? You really are showing what a coward you are. So you can dish it out but you can't earnestly respond to straightforward questions? It's funny, because I am someone who had a lot of respect for you throughout the years. But it turns out that you are, and presumably always have been, FULL OF SHIT. Next time I do something wrong, I'll be sure to reply, "I'm a bad, bad man". Coward.
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I have responded to your bs in other posts. I'm actually a little pressed for time at the moment, so you'll have to make do with the "bad, bad man" thing.
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BS, how exactly? And when did you respond? Could you do us all a HUGE favor and respond to those, please? Poor little fucker, too busy to talk to people who disagree with him. Have fun being a celebrity. The rest of us will be working on actual, logical solutions for equality.
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#26 - really? you're an anonymous ass on the internet calling Dan a coward. really? get outta here. i'm gay and you don't speak for me or "the large portion of the gay community" that i know.
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Lee,
Dan has put himself in a position to speak on these issues publicly. No one twisted his arm. He chooses to be a public figure when speaking about gay issues. I did not. So why should I be penalized if I choose to be anonymous? He IS a coward because he refuses to answer legitimate questions.
Dan has put himself in a position to speak on these issues publicly. No one twisted his arm. He chooses to be a public figure when speaking about gay issues. I did not. So why should I be penalized if I choose to be anonymous? He IS a coward because he refuses to answer legitimate questions.
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Dan-- shopping is a plot by women to keep the gay man down. A man needs a week's worth of jeans and t-shirts, plus a leather jacket. And that's just to be used for the time he can't be naked.
Wait... I live in LA. I'm forgetting my people in Chicago. Make that jeans, t-shirts, jacket, and outerwear local to your climate/snow sport.
Wait... I live in LA. I'm forgetting my people in Chicago. Make that jeans, t-shirts, jacket, and outerwear local to your climate/snow sport.
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The rest of us will be working on actual, logical solutions for equality.
Lol, like anonymously lambasting a sex columnist on the internet?
Lol, like anonymously lambasting a sex columnist on the internet?
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What's racist about real statistics? Black America, as a statistical group and not individuals, works against the interests of Gay America.
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There marches of support for our neighbors to the south in Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Vancouver, Halifax, Calgary and Sault Ste. Marie too! We're with you!
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@ 36
Exactly like that! So are you saying that criticizing Savage and working for equality are mutually exclusive? Sorry dear, but it only takes a few minutes to point out the missteps of a ego-driven queen like Dan. Nice try though; Play again!
Exactly like that! So are you saying that criticizing Savage and working for equality are mutually exclusive? Sorry dear, but it only takes a few minutes to point out the missteps of a ego-driven queen like Dan. Nice try though; Play again!
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@34,
You are an uneducated, spineless queer. There is a large portion of the gay community that is DISGUSTED with your recent actions. Calling for a boycott of a state or calling for a mandate against EVERY black person does not make you liberal. It does not make you enlightened. It just makes you a pretentious, self-absorbed dumbfuck. If you had TRUE liberal ideas, you would realize that the 50 percent + 1 politics is a thing of the past, and that we need to have a goal that states that the-support-for-the gay-community-tent should be bigger. Instead, you make the irresponsible choice of trolling a sex-advice columnist on a blog, with your mindless drivel. It is so ironic, because all of your shit-talking and crying is working AGAINST our cause. You are a fucking douche, and just because you troll the Internet doesn't make you at all qualified to talk about the realistic political strategies needed to make it legal. You can be smug, you can be what some people would consider "funny", but when it comes down to it: You don't have a valid reason to live. So go fuck yourself.
You are an uneducated, spineless queer. There is a large portion of the gay community that is DISGUSTED with your recent actions. Calling for a boycott of a state or calling for a mandate against EVERY black person does not make you liberal. It does not make you enlightened. It just makes you a pretentious, self-absorbed dumbfuck. If you had TRUE liberal ideas, you would realize that the 50 percent + 1 politics is a thing of the past, and that we need to have a goal that states that the-support-for-the gay-community-tent should be bigger. Instead, you make the irresponsible choice of trolling a sex-advice columnist on a blog, with your mindless drivel. It is so ironic, because all of your shit-talking and crying is working AGAINST our cause. You are a fucking douche, and just because you troll the Internet doesn't make you at all qualified to talk about the realistic political strategies needed to make it legal. You can be smug, you can be what some people would consider "funny", but when it comes down to it: You don't have a valid reason to live. So go fuck yourself.
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@ 41
Exactly like that! So are you saying that criticizing a troll and working for equality are mutually exclusive? Sorry dear, but it only takes a few minutes to point out the missteps of a ego-driven queen like that Internet troll. Nice try though; Play again!
Exactly like that! So are you saying that criticizing a troll and working for equality are mutually exclusive? Sorry dear, but it only takes a few minutes to point out the missteps of a ego-driven queen like that Internet troll. Nice try though; Play again!
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@40 - I'm glad you recognize that people who want to effect change and fight for rights have never in the past had deep character flaws, and there's no reason for them to start now.
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Jesus, Joy Behar is such an awful host. She only slightly less insufferable than that time Glenn Beck was hosting for whatever reason.
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RE: the image accompanying this slog post
This is what Obama's America looks like.
"For the first time in my life, I am very proud of my country."
I have a feeling I'm going to be quoting the new first lady a lot in the coming years.
This is what Obama's America looks like.
"For the first time in my life, I am very proud of my country."
I have a feeling I'm going to be quoting the new first lady a lot in the coming years.
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No wonder Prop 8 past. Instead of trying to convince voters about its injustice and having an honest dialogue, we just smugly say 'troll', and that makes you somehow better. Fuck Seattle. It's a small town parading as a real city. The U.S. is not Capitol Hill. Get your heads out of your ass and start THINKING.
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Just watched LKL. Realized I have no idea what Dan wore.
Oh, God - do I have to stay up and watch the rerun??
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Oh, please. Have you actually read over what you've said on this post? You're not trying to have an honest dialogue with anybody here, you just commented to spew bile at Dan Savage. Don't turn around now and pretend you were trying to engage anybody in rational discussion.
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Hi there. I designed the graphic early Wednesday morning and since then hundreds of cities have been added ad many of the misspellings have been corrected. By then the image had circulated pretty widely. You can call me a bad speller, but I know my geography (I think!). :) The locations are approximate. ;) I will update the image to include all cities.
This is a grassroots movement and, as such, all are responsible for spellchecking. So thanks! I'll try not to take it personally.
Happy protests everyone!
This is a grassroots movement and, as such, all are responsible for spellchecking. So thanks! I'll try not to take it personally.
Happy protests everyone!
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@47: I'm going to assume you meant "No wonder Prop 8 passed". But I certainly don't intend to call you a stupid ignorant dickhead simply because you made a typo.
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I think Dan's hot whether or not he's a good shopper. He can be my spokesgay any time. And why isn't Dayton in the graphic? We're having a protest tomorrow too.
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I don't have cable - does Dan's new shirt have any kittens on it? I need another kitten fix after these comments
schwendi - the graphic is awesome, glad to hear the typos are fixed!
schwendi - the graphic is awesome, glad to hear the typos are fixed!
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@47, No wonder Prop 8 *passed*. Instead of trying to convince voters about its injustice and having an honest dialogue, we just smugly say 'troll', and that makes you somehow better. Fuck Trolls. They are small people parading as real people. Trolls are not people. Get your heads out of your ass and start THINKING.
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So because I made a typo, my argument is meritless? That sure is sound logic, douches. Fuck smug, liberal bitches who have knee-jerk reactions. All Hail King Savage! That faggot that will NEVER deliver equal rights. Fuck Seattle and all its ignorance and smugness. MA has got it right.
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So because I'm a troll, my argument is meritless? That sure is sound logic, douches. Fuck smug, liberal bitches who have knee-jerk reactions. All Hail King Troll! That troll that will NEVER deliver equal rights. Fuck Trolltown and all its ignorance and smugness. MA has got it right.
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Hey Dan, the protest is going to be so big, you'll see it from your plane. Be sure to take pics for people on the ground.
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We'll be out there, my straight married self and my two kids. When I talked to my son (6) about Prop 8, he said, "Why? Gay is fine. Why would anyone think gay wasn't fine? Why don't they want gay people married?" I couldn't say it better. We'll be there tomorrow. And yes, if he got nuance, I think he would extend his comment to include the entire GLBT community.
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And, of course, it's gonna be cold and rainy in Richmond. Hope that's sufficient reason for the old crippled guy in the wheelchair to stay home...
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Are you going to ask Larry about his Mormon wife and their home in Bountiful, Utah?
How far are you willing to go with your blacklist?
How far are you willing to go with your blacklist?
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Good job on Larry King tonight Dan.
fuck any of the nay Sayers.
And if i was you, i wouldve punched that pastor. Some of those things he said were such fucking bullshit.
fuck any of the nay Sayers.
And if i was you, i wouldve punched that pastor. Some of those things he said were such fucking bullshit.
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fuckracistsavage
You are right the fuck on.
Dan is a fucking coward and I couldn't express my points as well as you did. Stay strong brother.
Dan is a blight on the gay community as a whole and a terrible example of a gay parent. The ass kissing twats on this blog are nothing and mean even less. When they actually grow up and join the human fucking race and realize how pathetic they have been and how Dan is selling them up the river for his own publicity, then we may begin to get on the right track.
Until then, we can just sit here and learn about all the important TV gigs that Dan is doing, while meanwhile he is fucking it up for every other rational and reasonable queer trying to make a go of it in this country.
You ain't MLK. You are a degenerate who treats "his" child like a handbag. Fuck you Dan.
You are right the fuck on.
Dan is a fucking coward and I couldn't express my points as well as you did. Stay strong brother.
Dan is a blight on the gay community as a whole and a terrible example of a gay parent. The ass kissing twats on this blog are nothing and mean even less. When they actually grow up and join the human fucking race and realize how pathetic they have been and how Dan is selling them up the river for his own publicity, then we may begin to get on the right track.
Until then, we can just sit here and learn about all the important TV gigs that Dan is doing, while meanwhile he is fucking it up for every other rational and reasonable queer trying to make a go of it in this country.
You ain't MLK. You are a degenerate who treats "his" child like a handbag. Fuck you Dan.
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My 18 month old son and a bunch of our friends are hitting the Dallas protest at City Hall in about... 2 hours!
Paz.
Paz.
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The AR cities are backwards...
there's also a super jerry-rigged fly-by-night protest here in Savannah, GA. I don't know why 'mos here can't get their shit together.
there's also a super jerry-rigged fly-by-night protest here in Savannah, GA. I don't know why 'mos here can't get their shit together.
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So because I made a typo, my argument is meritless?
No, because you made a typo, you're an idiot.
No, because you made a typo, you're an idiot.
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@69, fuckracistsavage
You are right the fuck on.
Ecce is a fucking coward and I couldn't express my points as well as you did. Stay strong brother.
Ecce is a blight on the gay community as a whole and a terrible example of a gay parent. The ass kissing trolls on this blog are nothing and mean even less. When they actually grow up and join the human fucking race and realize how pathetic they have been and how Ecce is selling them up the river for his own publicity, then we may begin to get on the right track.
Until then, we can just sit here and learn about all the important TV gigs that Ecce is not doing, while meanwhile he is fucking it up for every other rational and reasonable troll trying to make a go of it in this country.
You ain't MLK. You are a degenerate who treats "his" child like a handbag. Fuck you Ecce.
You are right the fuck on.
Ecce is a fucking coward and I couldn't express my points as well as you did. Stay strong brother.
Ecce is a blight on the gay community as a whole and a terrible example of a gay parent. The ass kissing trolls on this blog are nothing and mean even less. When they actually grow up and join the human fucking race and realize how pathetic they have been and how Ecce is selling them up the river for his own publicity, then we may begin to get on the right track.
Until then, we can just sit here and learn about all the important TV gigs that Ecce is not doing, while meanwhile he is fucking it up for every other rational and reasonable troll trying to make a go of it in this country.
You ain't MLK. You are a degenerate who treats "his" child like a handbag. Fuck you Ecce.
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Too bad you can't attend, Dan. I can't either...I'm out of the country.
By the way, love your work as always. Your appearance on Anderson Cooper 360 was inspired! No-one I know puts it more eloquently, wittily or convincingly.
As for the self-appointed anonymous trolls who have nothing better to do, I know you've sad Palin lost but don't take it out on Dan. I haven't any of them trying to put a convincing case for gay marriage forward in the national media. No wonder the media won't put them on air - every second word they write is fuck.
I second Colbert's thought: you are THE national gay spokesperson.
By the way, love your work as always. Your appearance on Anderson Cooper 360 was inspired! No-one I know puts it more eloquently, wittily or convincingly.
As for the self-appointed anonymous trolls who have nothing better to do, I know you've sad Palin lost but don't take it out on Dan. I haven't any of them trying to put a convincing case for gay marriage forward in the national media. No wonder the media won't put them on air - every second word they write is fuck.
I second Colbert's thought: you are THE national gay spokesperson.
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So if you think Dan sucks, you must be a republican?
Grow the fuck up, you ignorant little child.
Grow the fuck up, you ignorant little child.
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