Alright, let’s see what we have today. First up, the Patton Oswalt Star Wars filibuster (all from his head by the way, not scripted) has been animated:
Between 2000 and 2010 there were 649 million votes cast in general elections; 47,000 UFO sightings; 441 Americans killed by lightning; and 13 credible cases of in-person voter impersonation.
So this is really, really scary: a child has burst into flames…four times! And to be fair, he would more likely be part of the FF (Fantastic Four/Future Force, whatever they’re called at the moment).
Awesome music video from Mumford and Sons…and fiends:
A federal court has struck down a bigoted anti-Islamic law in Oklahoma. It’s really nice to see that, as there has been a rash of hatred in the south (and the west) and it all seems so knee-jerk racism with no grounds in reality.
I’m taking this as a sign that I would be a good parent. Because I still have my parent’s set (and it goes away after we’ve been drinking, we’re not stupid)
You can tell the haters are really reaching for straws, when they’re attacking random swaths of all kinds of people: for adopting children. And just remember, NOM is a certified hate group, hopefully this will make some other people notice.
So, my thoughts on the new pope: it’s awesome that he took the name Francis, as he’s one of my favorite saints. Also cool that he’s a Jesuit, although I think that I always heard they had the sterotype of buying lots of land and making lots of money, which is the opposite of Pope Francis, who rode the bus to work! Now, just like the other 114 cardinals, he still hates the LGBT community, women and you know, anyone who’s different, not that I expected anything different though. More importantly, the new Archbishop of Caneterbury is enthroned on Thursday!
Because adding Batman is awesome:
E. L. James, the “author” of 50 Shades of Grey, is publishing a writing guide. Excuse me as I go throw up.
Awesome note from a dad to his son. It popped up in my newsfeed at work and I teared up a little bit:
This of course, comes after Rob Portman, sitting Senator from Ohio comes out for Marriage Equality. You know, when it affects his son. Yes, we’re happy that he’s supporting equality, but you should be able to see the need for equal rights without it personally affecting your immediate family.
Sooooooo, at the big conservative political gathering last week, there was a real life, true racist walking around. Now to be fair, there are crazy people everywhere, but it’s fun to point this out.
First up, the music video made from all stock footage:
If you haven’t seen it yet, the saddest map in America: by state, how most people post in Craiglist’s missed connections.
I’ve mentioned it before, but just a reminder, the Republicans are only okay with the Violence Against Women Act if it specifically doesn’t protect the LGBT community.
I talked about it before, but the AP has finally come to its senses and is using the accurate terms ‘husband’ and ‘wife’ for all married couples.
And the human jukeboxes:
Rob lays it out. Remember, if you exercise free speech for your faith (and the haters agree with you), it’s okay. But use that same free speech to disagree, and you’re satanic.
First up, if you use Chrome, check out this really fun map of the cosmos.
Here’s what I just don’t get about those who stockpile guns. I can’t imagine living life so scared of the world. And that’s what the NRA does, convince people to be afraid. And just a reminder, the NRA represents the gun makers, and works to make them money. So making the public afraid enough to stockpile guns is their goal.
Yes, I’m excited, considering Benedict continued to hide child molesters and defend them in court (see: Australia, L.A., et. al.). But I can’t imagine the next pope is suddenly going to drop the homophobic, misogynistic, anti-sex views. I’m not holding my breath. Corporate Hallucinations covers it here.
And this happened the day it was announced:
The other big news is Orson Scott Card being tapped to write a new Superman series. Card, is a very outspoken homophobic bigot (as well as hating the Jews, you know, for being Jews). He’s entitled to his opinion, and I’m entitled to not buy his comics. That’s how it works, although you’ll probably notice that the far-right complains and claims they are being harassed and victimized when the center/left does anything they disagree with. However, when someone like Card, who has been quoted saying that it should be illegal to be gay, gives tons of money to hate groups like the FRC and NOM (and is a member of their board), it’s a bit beyond his opinion and more like a crusade on his part. So excuse me as I try to protect myself. Anyway, the Gutters covers it here.
If this was a Holocaust denier or a white supremacist, there would be no question. Hiring that writer would be an embarrassment to your company. Well, [Orson Scott] Card is an embarrassment to your company, DC. And of all the characters Card could have been hired to write, you give him Superman? The character that taught me to lead by example? To do the right thing, even when it was hard? To keep going, even when it seemed hopeless? What an insult. Kids are killing themselves. They are killing themselves in a climate of intolerance and homophobia publicly fostered by people like Orson Scott Card. You don’t have to contribute to this. You shouldn’t. You mustn’t.”
In case you missed the story, a group of parents and students in Indiana wanted a “traditional Prom,” because the idea of seeing same-sex couples walk in holding hands is so repulsive to them. The school has nothing to do with it, although one of the teachers has said on camera that gay kids “serve no purpose.” The community, a local church and the school are reaching out to all kids, and you can read about the whole ordeal here.
Alright, let’s see what we have today. First up, an amazing story from the world of soccer. Fans were shouting racial slurs at a player, so the entire time left the pitch.
This is an awesome job. The benefits are pretty amazing:
I think I linked to it before, but the House GOP killed the Violence Against Women Act because this year, it added three extra groups: immigrants, Native Americans and the LGBT community. So yes, they can agree to protect women if they’re white and straight. But otherwise, nope.
Alright, let’s see what we have today. First up, today marks a congress of firsts. Check out the list here.
And let me just say how much I love the Vice President:
But as a reminder, the last GOP controlled house let the Defense of Women act inspire, while simultaneously refusing to vote on Hurricane Sandy relief. Assholes is the only correct word.
Let’s see what we have today. First up, Earth is so pretty:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mL8puJMUDpk
Another reminder, the far-right doesn’t want you to vote, they want to remove your democracy, because it makes it easier for them to win. Keep that in mind.
The karma Wi-Fi hotstop. When you share, you get more data free. Pretty cool, although I wish it was more than 100MB of free data. But still, I love the idea.
Scientists are working on making strides to make phones that can be charged by shaking (or even voice).
And finally, you would think that the Republicans would have gotten some sense after the last election. Now the right-wing members of the House (to be fair, the Republicans in the Senate passed it without any issue) are refusing to pass the Violence Against Women act…because it’s “too supportive of immigrants, the LGBT community and Native Americans.”
So yeah, they certainly couldn’t support those communities. According to the far right, immigrants are just here to steal resources, the LGBT community is icky and going to hell, and well, I’m not sure why they don’t like Native Americans, it seems very strange and out or right field.
And on another note, why is this something that has to be reapproved? I think we can all agree that we should be concerned about domestic violence and we can cut through the bullshit of having to reapprove it every year (or however frequently it needs to be).
So, please, please, please, just remember. Unless you’re a straight, white, male millionaire, the Republican party doesn’t care about you. But I do, however feel, that you can support conservative principles, but the Republican party, in its current form, doesn’t care about you.
That’s it for now, I’ll be back soon, have a great one!
