We are SO fucked.

[kellinator]

This morning I got up almost hopeful. As much as this all sucks, at least it's over. On the drive to work, I was writing a post in my head about all the things we could do to work for a better America.

Then I started reading my friends list and my mood went downhill fast.

Then this afternoon I went to CNN.com and found this:

"I earned capital in the campaign, political capital, and now I intend to spend it."

I went in my boss' office and said about fifteen times that "we are so screwed."

The man has absolutely no intention whatsoever of trying to bring the country together. His version of being "a uniter, not a divider" is that he tells us what to do and we all get behind him like good little sheep.

I started crying this afternoon in a friend's office. When she said "at least you can get married," I cried harder. Why is it that I could run off to Vegas, pick up some guy I've never seen before, and marry him, and she can't marry the woman she's loved and been faithful to for years and years? It's just wrong.

And for all of you who think homosexuality is Wrong and just the biggest sin you can commit (ahead of killing, lying, and a bunch of other things that actually made the Ten Commandments), all I have to say is: If you think gay sex is wrong, well then don't have it. But you've got no right to tell anyone else they can't. That's between them and God.

I went to a debate on same-sex marriage at Vandy a few years ago. The pro people all got up and said "we're not talking about religious marriage, we don't want to tell any religious group what to do, we're just talking about civil marriage rights." Then the con people got up and screamed about religious marriage for two hours. They're not listening.

Some of you who voted for Bush seem not to understand why this is so upsetting to many of us on the left. If Kerry had been elected, you would still have a voice in politics. The Republican majorities would ensure that. But now, with the Republicans fully in charge of everything and about to start stacking the judiciary, and with Bush's history of saying he'll be a uniter and then doing whatever he damn well pleases, we have no reason to believe that we'll be listened to. We have no reason to believe that we even matter anymore. We're like strangers in a strange land, wondering what's going to be taken from us next.

I've seen that some polyamourous bisexual people voted for Bush because they liked his tax cuts. In all honesty, what are you thinking? Have you not noticed the man's stance on Puritanical morality? Don't think you'll be exempted from his judgment because you voted for him.

I'm so scared. I tried so hard -- so many of us did. But proven facts were no match for the Cult of Bush. Can't you see? It's not about losing. It's about fearing for the American way of life.

Comments

Re: I can understand...

[sujata.livejournal.com]

(1) The Old Testament says it's wrong. But that was the old covenant between God and the Hebrews. Jesus of Nazareth died by crucifixion to usher in the new covenant, as documented by the New Testament. Nor did Jesus ever say it's wrong.

And here's a shocker for you: Jesus was the most socially liberal man in the world, at that time, and one of the most tolerant people Of All Time. The man hung out with tax collectors, lepers, and prostitutes, the scourge of society in that culture and that era. Bet you a Second Coming would see him return as a gay man. Or a lesbian. What better way to test who actually lives the values he taught, and who doesn't?

(2) Dude. Where have you been? Bush has already tried to amend the Constitution to ban same-sex marriages. He's very much into attacking Americans and their rights. You're either with him or against him, remember?

Me, I'm against him.

And I'm against this vision he has of an America that is conformist, oppressive, and exclusive. Our Founding Fathers meant our nation to be built on principles of freedom, respect, and inclusion.

Either we've forgotten that, or too many of us just don't care any more, as long as they get theirs. I don't care which.

But I believe a Power that could create the universe surely must have more important concerns than the gender of whomever I love. I believe I live an honorable, compassionate, spiritual life and that God will reward me accordingly. I believe Jesus would be bitterly disappointed in people who think God is as narrow-minded as they are, and that they're better than me just because they get their sexual jollies by inserting Tab A into Slot B and I get mine mostly from fellow Slot B's.

If I'm wrong, let me answer to God for it. Human beings should neither know nor care what I and a consenting adult do in private.

And I agree with what Kelly wrote yesterday. Remember the Pharisees in the Bible? They weren't the good guys. True Christians should stop acting like them.

Respectfully,
Molly

P.S. Prayer is not disruptive, I agree. But the Founding Fathers also quite clearly believed the best policy, for both church and state, is separation of church and state. Why? If you allow one into the other, no matter how innocent your intentions, you open the door to someone not at all innocent using that as a springboard to turn your democratic republic into a theocratic tyranny.

Re: I can understand...

[cotharyus.livejournal.com]

on (1) - you're right. You're right, and you're right. Did you notice that I said I had gay friends? I don't lump people into groups. Everyone I meet - EVERYONE - gets a fair shake. You have to screw yourself out of my friendship.

You'll notice I said I think a GLBT that's saved is saved - that's the new testament. The bible still says it's wrong, that's just me. I've never told my friends they can't be gay, it's not my job. My job is to be what I feel like I should be. Does that make sense? I don't presume to tell someone what to do, and expect the same in return. People from all walks of life could get along if they simply made a choice to understand each other. My point is, I choose to be understanding, my views being my views, but I won't make anyone else conform to them.

about (2) See my response to the comment above. Also note that I am one of the biggest opponents of the patriot act. Being more technically savy than most people, I understand the implications of some of the looser language in it that other people think is harmless. Never mind all the banking laws is screwed with. Given that information, consider one of two (or both) things - A)I see something horrific about Kerry that made me not vote for him or B) there is something very important that bush stands for that made me vote for him Despite his obvious problems. I've said all along, all we can hope for is the best of a bad lot.

I don't think schools have anything to do with separation of church and state. I agree that they should be separate though, however, bear in mind that they can only be separated so far. Many of this country's laws are firmly rooted in Christian morals. I think Thou shalt not kill is a good example. I won't get into a philisophical/religious debate about law though. Religion should be left out of it.

Re: I can understand...

[stevietee.livejournal.com]

Killing isn't against the law because it's in the Ten Commandments -- killing infringes (permanently) on the rights of another person.