Comments on: Happy Memorial Day

By: Parrotlover77

Parrotlover77 — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:21:53 +0000

Blueness in all states is largely urban-driven. California is no more “overall” a red state than any other state. Well, that’s not true — it may be moreso than other states, but I’m being hyperbolic here to make a point. I learned it by watching fundies!

By: Ron Britton

Ron Britton — Thu, 28 May 2009 03:28:31 +0000

Lindsay:

Who would have ever thought Iowa was the more progressive state of the two!

You're overlooking two things. California is only liberal in the cities. Overall, California is a red state. Secondly, the majority of the Yes on 8 money came from outside the state, specifically the Catholics, Mormons, and Protestant fundies. Those groups couldn't afford to let California legalize gay marriage. It would have created a tidal wave of momentum that they wouldn't be able to stop. What they overlooked is that the momentum is there anyway. It's just going to happen a bit slower than it would have if California had legalized it.

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Wed, 27 May 2009 19:20:52 +0000

Very cool picture Ron. I only hope that within the next decade California will finally get it right and move to make gay marriage legal again. Who would have ever thought Iowa was the more progressive state of the two!

By: revatheist

revatheist — Mon, 25 May 2009 18:25:35 +0000

Thank you for finding this image. I work in a disabled veterans’ facility, but we rarely see memorials for gay vets. Often it is forgotten that who you love at home has no bearing on how you love your country or your people.

By: thoughtcounts Z

thoughtcounts Z — Mon, 25 May 2009 17:43:27 +0000

Wow. Thanks for posting this, Ron.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Mon, 25 May 2009 17:42:18 +0000

sad but true. maybe one day we’ll get it straight.