On the Sly

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Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:58:29 -0500

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vicemag: Take a Stroll…with Rob Delaney - On Hating Gay...

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:49:19 -0500

Take a Stroll…with Rob Delaney - On Hating Gay People

I have a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theater from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. I studied jazz, tap, and ballet for years. I’m terrible at sports and I’m an excellent chef. I think Judy Garland is sublime. I realize those facts are like a spacious warehouse of red flags broadcasting homosexuality, but the fact is, I’m straight. If I had to guess, the chief indicator that I’m straight is that when I think about or stand near women, my dick gets hard. When I’m around guys—even fit, muscular ones with no shirts on—my dick remains in its dormant state. When I’m around women, I think about my dick and how it might feel inside of their body somewhere (like their vagina; not like in France or something, though that would be nice too (I just remembered that I speak French too, which can often identify an American man as “le gay”)).

When I’m around men, I don’t think about my dick, unless it wriggles out of my boxer flap, as it sometimes does, and touches a cold button of my jeans’ fly, and then I’m like “Get back in your cubby, you little rascal!” and nonchalantly adjust myself.

Bepenised Texan Rick Perry’s been in the news over the last few days for releasing a nakedly bigoted anti-gay ad that he believes will help revive his dying campaign. It won’t, but it made me think of a story I recently heard that illustrated the mindset and motivation of someone who actively fights to reduce and take away the rights of homosexual human beings.

It’s the story of a young man slowly discovering and accepting his homosexuality and it is extraordinarily painful and beautiful to hear. I cried. What’s most interesting is that the guy in the story used to actively and publicly campaign against gay rights.

People who concern themselves with the rights of other adults who engage in consensual acts involving sex, love, and/or eating croissants together are damaged and in pain.

Hating them won’t work. That doesn’t fix anything.

So far, the greatest quote I’ve heard in my 34 years is this: “Hatred never ceases by hatred in this world. By love alone it ceases; this is eternal law.” Gotama the Buddha said that about 2,500 years ago. Since it’s eternal, as he said, that means it applies right now.

I’m not suggesting that Rick Perry or those who campaign against gay rights are gay themselves. Some of them are, some of them aren’t; I don’t care. But they are damaged by, and damaging with, their hatred. I hope, for them, and for the people they are actively harming, that they can begin to experiment with some kindness and sympathy, and try on for size that Golden Rule that benefits both the giver and the recipient with real and immediate peace.

Homophobes aren’t going to hell, like they often say their perceived opponents are. Rather they are in hell, and they prolong their stay with each hateful act, word, and thought. They can leave whenever they want.

I hope you will listen to this story, because it is wonderful. It’s from an episode of This American Life called “So Crazy It Just Might Work.” It’s about a guy named Benny, whom you’re going to love.

Listen

prom pose (Taken with instagram)

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 05:15:59 -0500

prom pose (Taken with instagram)

Whoa, I’m sorry but am I the only person who thinks this...

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 01:07:00 -0400

Whoa, I’m sorry but am I the only person who thinks this commercial is inappropriate? I mean I get what they were ‘trying’ to do, but it needs to be pulled.

I have been waiting on this film for what feels like ages. ...

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 23:41:00 -0400

I have been waiting on this film for what feels like ages. Oh, Kate. Be still my heart.

I have the Bare Minerals commercial to thank for this song...

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 22:37:00 -0400

I have the Bare Minerals commercial to thank for this song being stuck in my head all week. (I really like it)

motherjones: (via)

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 18:29:31 -0400

motherjones:

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Loving this band right now.

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:57:00 -0400

Loving this band right now.

Toronto-based artist Amy Shackleton shows off her brushless...

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 01:59:40 -0400

Toronto-based artist Amy Shackleton shows off her brushless painting technique that is being shown at exhibits in New York, London, Toronto, Montreal and Calgary. This amazes me. [via DEVOUR]

I have posted this everywhere today, but how could I not?

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 18:31:31 -0400

I have posted this everywhere today, but how could I not?

Photo

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:48:06 -0400

On October 6, 2009

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:12:12 -0400

On October 6, 2009:

wonderfulwiz:

Two years ago today, I was jobless, addressless and sleeping in my parents bed with a broken ankle. I was tens of thousands of dollars in all kinds of debt. The 99% Movement is not a new thing, this is rage that has been growing. Rage that has turned to action, it has not appeared from ether. This is a movement that is growing and not going anywhere.

Two years later, I have a job, an address and I sleep in my own bed. I had to rely on the kindness of strangers and cyber panhandle to save my future. It’s not something I am proud of, it’s not something I would ever seek to get press for. It was an act of survival, and what a moment… for the American Dream to be reduced to something as basic as this. We are surviving when we should ALL be thriving. We are all the 99%. Occupy Everywhere.

This was my post from October 6, 2009.

Today was the second time I’ve left the house since the hospital; there is something new, something awful. A nerve, and it’s agitated. When I stood upright this morning, the blood rushed to my feet, the pain took my breath away. I sat down on the bed and started to count slowly to ten. It’s what I…

Solidarity

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 02:51:00 -0400

They stand with folded arms Before a river flowing with our blood. They’ve taken our homes and jobs Leaving us to rot in waste and mud. We’ve come together, despite our differences In political thought and consciousness of mind, Against a common enemy who in greed Lost touch with humanity and went blind. And if in solidarity we remain, With vigilance and passion in our soul, There is no force that can oppose us And we will surely achieve our goal. We’ve grown and come a long way already, Because our message is true and clear. We will not just sit idly by While the rich get richer each new year. But this may get worse before it gets better, And our comrades may freeze through the winter cold, But our resolve will never be stronger, And our dream for the future will begin to unfold. This is a movement of the people Against oppression visible in the purest form. This is a movement of the conscience Against greed that slaughters like a vicious storm. This is the vast majority saying we’ve had enough. Our sweat and blood fills their purse. It is time for them to give back what’s ours, Because until they do, we will not disperse. — A.B. Hughes

Right Here All Over Occupy Together

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 02:19:54 -0400

Right Here All Over Occupy Together

Just discovered this band. Night. Made.

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:34:00 -0400

Just discovered this band. Night. Made.

I’ll never get enough of her

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:12:59 -0400

I’ll never get enough of her

wonderfulwiz: This. Kid. #occupyamerica

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 23:04:09 -0400

wonderfulwiz:

This. Kid.

#occupyamerica

I mean… [via DEVOUR]

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 02:36:03 -0400

I mean… [via DEVOUR]

Completely. Totally. Obsessed. “Thinking About...

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 02:33:15 -0400

Completely. Totally. Obsessed. “Thinking About You” Frank Ocean

Okayyyyy!!! wetheurban: 99 New Soul Problems (Newcomers...

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 01:11:39 -0400

Okayyyyy!!!

wetheurban:

99 New Soul Problems (Newcomers Mashup) | Jay-Z vs. Yael Naim

The Newcomers, a duo of 13 year-olds, mixed together Jay-Z’s “99 Problems” with a sped up sample of Yael Naim’s “New Soul” along with some added drums. The Newcomers focus on indie rock infused with a sort of alternative hip-hop. The youth is starting to change!