Some varied musings in my gay daze *>)

A married man argued that legalizing gay marriage would mean legalizing polygamy and even bestiality. I told him since no one can multi-marry the polygamy worry was groundless. As for bestiality, I did say it might be to his wife’s advantage if it was legalized since she clearly married an ass.


Dear Tea Party crowd. I notice almost all of you are in your late fifties and above. I smile thinking that in ten years many of you will be tossed aside by your kids and stuck in a nursing home that sucks because you helped cut off public health care funding.


‎"Among the things they did was to demonize the unions and pass laws to cripple them." A reflection on rise of fascism.


As tax time approaches, one must keep in mind that giving a "happy ending" to a cleric does not entitle one to claim it as a charitable deduction.


To all who worry about possible fundamentalist Islamist entering Egypt's govt. The Egyptian people only want the same right we have: the right to vote religious bigots into offices.

Great guys and awesome actors!

Check them out and follow them *>)!

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Not so gleeful on GLEE'S Prejudices

Glee. Okay I will admit I watch it and enjoy the music. But lately a friend ( kudos Joe) pointed a few things out and now, looking at the show, I do see his point.

First off the “never been kissed episode” had some major problems:

1. Kurt’s teacher clearly is aware the student is being harassed. Does he say,” how can I help stop this?” NO, he says, “ gee Kurt you usually cope better with this!” Hey gay kid, see teacher won’t help.

2. The show strongly implies that, “pvt. schools are places gay students are safer than public schools (see that conversation with the warbler and Kurt). I’m sorry but that is a lie. If the writers think that, then clearly they missed what goes on in pvt. schools.

Side note: Kurt gets this crap @ school and NO ONE from his glee group steps in or is there for him? Good lesson there huh, Glee writers.

Another issue is the gay stereotyping that seems to always appear in Glee in some way.

1. Kurt stalks Finn. Kurt stalks the new blonde jock. Yeah all gays do that one huh? Feed those false prejudices fellas.

2. The bully is a closet case. Some are but don’t imply this is the situation so straights can think, “oh its gay on gay see not our bigotry.” At least SAY SOMETHING about it not always the case in a majority of situations.

3. Kurt and his warbler friend’s ENTIRE dinner talk revolve around inane movie/book/fashion subjects. Come on stereotypes again. This feeds the prejudice of straights who think gays only talk about things like that twenty-four seven. Come on please. I’ve had & have  non-entertainment conversations with gay friends and I'm sure you do too!

You think I’m being too harsh. Sorry but this show claims it tries to teach (see their interviews). It does a lot of good but it does quite a bit of harm. Don’t believe me. Next time listen to kids talking about it. They pick the above up. Oh and spare me the gay “spokesperson” who will appear on the show and criticize my critique of the writers. The later are wrong. They need to hear it.It is a good show. Make it a better one!

On the new airport intensive searches

A friend described the recent "invasive airline search" he just underwent when he declined the "porn ray exam". I swear sounded like a typical night in the back room of the Eagle without the obligatory "after grope" drink the guy always buys you.

Memo to my air traveling friend: 1. You cannot go "back in the line" just because that guard was cute; 2. It is not a good idea to slip him your number after he is finished; 3. If this was the high point of your trip, I'd book better trips buddy*>)!

Shots of my city

A friend once told me my Julian books show a love affair with NYC. Its true. I do love her. So, here are some shots. The High Line (our restored elevated train tracks converted into a park). The river walk on the West Side. The Bethesda Fountain and Literary Walk in Central Park. Also, a few interesting buildings too*>). Yes some were the settings for scenes in my book!

Speaking Heresy

Sometimes you just have to let the fever play out to heal the body. The rising heat burns off the virus.

 Right now, if the Tea Party won, its numbers in Congress would not be as damaging. A majority in Congress would not be that nuts. Emboldened by victory the Tea Party's  elected officeholders would vent their nonsense thinking they are going to control things from now on. The public will see how extreme they are and in two years a wary populace will return to normal.

 Its like damming up a stream. The pressure builds and then it all breaks out worse than if you had tapped it in in the beginning.

Give the fever its head. Like all flames it will exhaust its fuel and die out! Risky yeah but sometimes you have to take the leap rather than quiver in the face of fire.

Random thoughts on the anti-gay violence and bullying.

I have to wonder why our President doesn't comment on this out break of suicides or condemn the things being openly said by bigots. If other minorities were under attack wouldn't a real leader address the nation? He is no leader just another cowardly politician who wants re-election. 


Oh BTW sir, Harry Truman didn't "poll the troops" when he desegregated them. He did it! So why not, as Commander -in-Chief, just tell your military that all DADT hearings and discharges are suspended pending action by Congress.


I thought Ellen's DeGeneris' video on gay suicide was awesome. Open memo to Neil Patrick Harris's attempt at one: it might have been more effective if you didn't act so uncomfortable. It might also be nice if you said the word " for being gay" or "gay" at least once in the body of your message. Why did I get the feeling you told them to just "suck it up" in school till they get to be adults. Stop trying to be the always adorable gay everyone loves.


I overheard a group of young gays  talking in a coffee shop. One said ," if we started killing the bullies I bet their F***** parents would stop their kids from mouthing off." . I don't condone violence but I did contemplate Sean Connery character's advice to Elliot Ness in the Untouchables on the "Chicago way." I fear some gays will begin to try this approach.


DADT was killed by Harry Reid and his Democratic friends. They jammed a military bill with their pet things then refused to let anyone offer amendments knowing it would kill the bill. They wanted the DADT to get Democratic votes but not pass  so it would not be an election issue against them in November. We ought to thank Harry by getting leather men and drag queens to  rally outside election polling places to say we are "wild about Harry". That will kill his re-election chances and send a shot to other Democrats about how we can kill them with kindness. Oh and lets sit November out too until we get candidates that will not engage in only "edging us"!