Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Madonna
'Deep in my heart I'm concealing, things that I'm longing to say. Scared to confess what I'm feeling. Frightened you'll slip away...you must love me.."
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Classism amongst the LGBT community!
As a child I had a one dimensional outlook towards homosexuals. A homosexual was either a prostitute or filthy rich living in mansions traveling the world whenever they may please. I myself could never be a homosexual because I lived in Housing Projects enriched with poverty. If someone were to tell me that this is bias superficiality and not reality I would tell them that they were full of lies. Middle class homosexuals was non existent to me until I reached highschool even then I seen my peers go back into the closet for cisgender priviledges. Married with 2.5 children, white picket fence, finacial stability and a dog was something I believe could not be obtainable by any minorities yet along a homosexual.
The only person that I know who actually speaks on this important issue is Keith Price of OutQ Radio during his comedy sketches. Keith Price has a scenario where he has a niece who views gay men as rich and frivolous spenders whom travels around the world with no sense of responsibilities. Keith Price one day was approached by his niece and was asked was he a homosexual and he replied "Yes are you mad or ashamed". "No, I am not mad that you are gay I am mad that you could not tell me sooner so I could go shopping for a new doll" replied his niece. Materialism and wanting to have the best is embodied in this community and shoved under the rug. Keeping up with the Joneses is not appropriate in teaching tolerance and the acceptance of others who are no different from themselves.
The L-word does no justice to this either. Noah's Arc happens to be the only show in a while that did not feed into stereotypes based on socioeconomic level and I wonder why the show got cancelled. People will try their hardest to feed into classism and stereotypes rather than feed into positivity that could possibly help someone better there lives.
The documentary Aggressives I liked it but then again I did not like it why in the hell does every butch woman of color have to be from the hood? I know butch women of every socio background that prosper in life and why is this not being seen? Snoop does butch women of color no justice. The closet thing butch women of color have to something positive is Wanda Sykes and she just came out of the closet.
Gay men are filthy rich or they are frivilous spenders who do not believe in monagamy?! Everytime I see that image I want to punch someone. Like Capote had his own little private island and flew his friends from all around the world. Well that completely eliminates the fact that there are gay men that work a 9-5 and the entertainment industry is not the only place to go.
Effiminate women meet socionormatives so it is easier to have that "hetero card" if you do not meet stereotypes. Upper class, glamorous fast life, and only date women that are like them and since the media only shows this image this is what they crave, the woman in "Power"
Bisexuals is a bit of a toughy because they don't meet socionormatives when it comes to either heterosexuals or homosexuals. They are being tugged back and forth so it is viewed that they are untrue and liars. The media depicts them as either Tila Tequila or the housewife who was unhappy and looks for comfort in a woman.
Trans usually the MTF as the sex worker because outside of the entertainment industry she has no where to go. Very rarely will you find an employer to feed the needs of someone who is trans on a middle class/lower class level. Even as older trans they have issues because not everyone knows their needs so they have to tell them their needs. Unless they do it for themselves there are seriously few oppurtunities and they are more prone to homelessness.
The only person that I know who actually speaks on this important issue is Keith Price of OutQ Radio during his comedy sketches. Keith Price has a scenario where he has a niece who views gay men as rich and frivolous spenders whom travels around the world with no sense of responsibilities. Keith Price one day was approached by his niece and was asked was he a homosexual and he replied "Yes are you mad or ashamed". "No, I am not mad that you are gay I am mad that you could not tell me sooner so I could go shopping for a new doll" replied his niece. Materialism and wanting to have the best is embodied in this community and shoved under the rug. Keeping up with the Joneses is not appropriate in teaching tolerance and the acceptance of others who are no different from themselves.
The L-word does no justice to this either. Noah's Arc happens to be the only show in a while that did not feed into stereotypes based on socioeconomic level and I wonder why the show got cancelled. People will try their hardest to feed into classism and stereotypes rather than feed into positivity that could possibly help someone better there lives.
The documentary Aggressives I liked it but then again I did not like it why in the hell does every butch woman of color have to be from the hood? I know butch women of every socio background that prosper in life and why is this not being seen? Snoop does butch women of color no justice. The closet thing butch women of color have to something positive is Wanda Sykes and she just came out of the closet.
Gay men are filthy rich or they are frivilous spenders who do not believe in monagamy?! Everytime I see that image I want to punch someone. Like Capote had his own little private island and flew his friends from all around the world. Well that completely eliminates the fact that there are gay men that work a 9-5 and the entertainment industry is not the only place to go.
Effiminate women meet socionormatives so it is easier to have that "hetero card" if you do not meet stereotypes. Upper class, glamorous fast life, and only date women that are like them and since the media only shows this image this is what they crave, the woman in "Power"
Bisexuals is a bit of a toughy because they don't meet socionormatives when it comes to either heterosexuals or homosexuals. They are being tugged back and forth so it is viewed that they are untrue and liars. The media depicts them as either Tila Tequila or the housewife who was unhappy and looks for comfort in a woman.
Trans usually the MTF as the sex worker because outside of the entertainment industry she has no where to go. Very rarely will you find an employer to feed the needs of someone who is trans on a middle class/lower class level. Even as older trans they have issues because not everyone knows their needs so they have to tell them their needs. Unless they do it for themselves there are seriously few oppurtunities and they are more prone to homelessness.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
GLBT History Month Icon: Zora Neale Hurston
http://www.glbthistorymonth.com/glbthistorymonth/2009/icon.cfm?id=42
I highly recommend that everyone read Black Like Us, it is an Anthology featuring GLB African Americans from the late 1800s until today. It features Zora Neale Hurston, Angelina Weld Grimke, Langston Hughes, Countee Cullen, James Baldwin, E. Lynn Harris, April Sinclair, and several more phenomenal authors.
Matt
One Love
I highly recommend that everyone read Black Like Us, it is an Anthology featuring GLB African Americans from the late 1800s until today. It features Zora Neale Hurston, Angelina Weld Grimke, Langston Hughes, Countee Cullen, James Baldwin, E. Lynn Harris, April Sinclair, and several more phenomenal authors.
Matt
One Love
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster
The more you read about us, the more you're going to be persuaded that the Flying Spaghetti Monster is the true creator and that FSMism is the Best. Religion. Ever. Go ahead, try us for 30 days. If you don't like us, your old religion will most likely take you back. Unless it's the Jains, whose feelings are easily hurt." - Bobby Henderson
"Behold the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster (FSM), today's fastest growing carbohydrate-based religion. According to church founder Bobby Henderson, the universe and all life within it were created by a mystical and divine being: the Flying Spaghetti Monster. What drives the FSM's devout followers, aka Pastafarians? Some say it's the assuring touch from the FSM's Noodly Appendage. Then there are those who love the worship service, which is conducted in Pirate-Speak and attended by congregants in dashing buccaneer garb. Still others are drawn to the Church's flimsy moral standards, religious holidays EVERY Friday, and the fact that Pastafarian Heaven is way cooler: Does your heaven have a Stripper Factory and a Beer Volcano?"- The Gospel
http://www.venganza.org/flash/guidetopastafarianismpreloaded.swf
Pastafarians Unite : )
DO NOT DISRESPECT MY RELIGION DAMMIT!
All Hail his Noodlyness!
Matt
One Love
"Behold the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster (FSM), today's fastest growing carbohydrate-based religion. According to church founder Bobby Henderson, the universe and all life within it were created by a mystical and divine being: the Flying Spaghetti Monster. What drives the FSM's devout followers, aka Pastafarians? Some say it's the assuring touch from the FSM's Noodly Appendage. Then there are those who love the worship service, which is conducted in Pirate-Speak and attended by congregants in dashing buccaneer garb. Still others are drawn to the Church's flimsy moral standards, religious holidays EVERY Friday, and the fact that Pastafarian Heaven is way cooler: Does your heaven have a Stripper Factory and a Beer Volcano?"- The Gospel
http://www.venganza.org/flash/guidetopastafarianismpreloaded.swf
Pastafarians Unite : )
DO NOT DISRESPECT MY RELIGION DAMMIT!
All Hail his Noodlyness!
Matt
One Love
Health Care is not that complicated!
Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy
Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy
Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy
Matt
One Love
Companies betting whether we live or die!
Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy
This is the most bizarre shit I have ever heard in my life. How is it legal for a company to take life insurance out on you and collect when you die? There are jails filled with people who murdered their spouses after taking out life insurance on them. What the fuck! I swear I am going to start making a citizen arrest on these CEOs, a bunch of crooked motherfuckers...UGH! Thank Goodness for working for myself but I don't know if I could handle the fact that I worked for someone and they were betting on my life. Clearly shows that they don't give a damn when you can collect $1million or more whenever your employee dies...SMH!
Damn shame
Matt
One Love
30k+ people homeless in Detroit
But here is the kicker they were supposed to get money yesterday and I know everyone could not be served but do you know how many were given money out of the 35k that showed up? 3,500 people recieved money yesterday in Detroit?
Where did the rest of the money go? It damn sure better not went to the car companies because those motherfuckers are not going to come back to life anytime soon and they might as well move on and find a new trade.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_detroit_stimulus_scuffle
What the hell went wrong? The government is giving money to baby mamas who are using it on their hair and nails but as soon as Detroit one of the poorest cities in this country needs money they only give money to 3,500 people?
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33212238/ns/us_news-the_elkhart_project/
It is time to Wake Up and smell the flowers and understand that our politicians are saying fuck us and just getting what they can and as people who vote for them get the crumbs? What the fuck?
I am personally not a fan of Keith Olberman because he does not vote and wishes to be called an American Citizen, but dammit listen to what he has to say!
"America is a rich man's vision but a poor man's prison"- Pat Justice
To be continued!
Matt
One Love
Where did the rest of the money go? It damn sure better not went to the car companies because those motherfuckers are not going to come back to life anytime soon and they might as well move on and find a new trade.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_detroit_stimulus_scuffle
What the hell went wrong? The government is giving money to baby mamas who are using it on their hair and nails but as soon as Detroit one of the poorest cities in this country needs money they only give money to 3,500 people?
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33212238/ns/us_news-the_elkhart_project/
It is time to Wake Up and smell the flowers and understand that our politicians are saying fuck us and just getting what they can and as people who vote for them get the crumbs? What the fuck?
I am personally not a fan of Keith Olberman because he does not vote and wishes to be called an American Citizen, but dammit listen to what he has to say!
Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy
"America is a rich man's vision but a poor man's prison"- Pat Justice
To be continued!
Matt
One Love
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