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Just your average gay, left-wing, atheist musician.
TMI
- What do you like to read when you poop?: Nothing, I like to get it over with and be done as quickly as possible
- What book have you read the most?: The Lord of the Rings (because I am a total geek)
- Dicks or Vaginas
- Presse or Pichet
- Where's your hairiest square inch?: The top of my head
8:48 AM yesterday
Fortunate commented on GOP Congressman: We Have to Ban Abortion Because Fetuses Are Masturbating In There.
Fortunate commented on GOP Congressman: We Have to Ban Abortion Because Fetuses Are Masturbating In There.
Jun 18
Fortunate commented on Youth Pastor Watch.
Fortunate commented on Youth Pastor Watch.
@9 -
No, I'm not stupid. My evaluation was based on what Dan presented here.
That said, pedophiles are attracted to children, not gender. It is the age and not gender that attracts them: http://psychology.ucdavis.edu/rainbow/ht…
The gender of a particular victim of a child molester is not an indication of the molester's sexual orientation.
Yet still, the one thing that all the people Dan is pointing out have in common is that they are all Christian pastors.
So by your logic we should just consider Christian pastors as predisposed to be child molesters.
Now, don't YOU see how stupid you are?
Of course not. You're too stupid to understand any of this.
No, I'm not stupid. My evaluation was based on what Dan presented here.
That said, pedophiles are attracted to children, not gender. It is the age and not gender that attracts them: http://psychology.ucdavis.edu/rainbow/ht…
The gender of a particular victim of a child molester is not an indication of the molester's sexual orientation.
Yet still, the one thing that all the people Dan is pointing out have in common is that they are all Christian pastors.
So by your logic we should just consider Christian pastors as predisposed to be child molesters.
Now, don't YOU see how stupid you are?
Of course not. You're too stupid to understand any of this.
Jun 17
Fortunate commented on Youth Pastor Watch.
Fortunate commented on Youth Pastor Watch.
@1, since there is only one same sex incident, and one opposite sex incident, and one not specified, which almost always means opposite sex incident, but lets just leave it as not determined, your math is off.
But what is the one thing all of them have in common?
100% Christians.
So there you have it.
But what is the one thing all of them have in common?
100% Christians.
So there you have it.
Jun 7
Fortunate commented on Anti-Gay Activists Who Point to the Bible to Justify Opposition to Same-Sex Marriage....
Fortunate commented on Anti-Gay Activists Who Point to the Bible to Justify Opposition to Same-Sex Marriage....
This is all very interesting, but the simple truth is that it should have to matter to me what the hell that stupid book says. It should only have to matter to the people who voluntarily choose to live by it.
For the rest of us it should be completely irrelevant. If no one was trying to force it on everyone then it could say marriage is only between a man and a duck for all I care.
The real issue that people should be focused on isn't what a "correct" interpretation of the Bible on marriage is, but rather why the hell are we trying to force a certain form of marriage or relationships in general based on a thousands year old book of poorly written mythology?
I can have incredibly in depth and stupid conversations with my geek friends about who would win in a fight, the Hulk or Superman, but I don't try to force people to adhere to my interpretation of the true philosophy of comic books, and so most people don't care which I think would win in a fight.
The same should be true of people obsessed with living by the Bible. They can debate what it says all they want with each other, but it shouldn't spill out into the real world in a way that the rest of us should have to even notice, much less care.
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For the rest of us it should be completely irrelevant. If no one was trying to force it on everyone then it could say marriage is only between a man and a duck for all I care.
The real issue that people should be focused on isn't what a "correct" interpretation of the Bible on marriage is, but rather why the hell are we trying to force a certain form of marriage or relationships in general based on a thousands year old book of poorly written mythology?
I can have incredibly in depth and stupid conversations with my geek friends about who would win in a fight, the Hulk or Superman, but I don't try to force people to adhere to my interpretation of the true philosophy of comic books, and so most people don't care which I think would win in a fight.
The same should be true of people obsessed with living by the Bible. They can debate what it says all they want with each other, but it shouldn't spill out into the real world in a way that the rest of us should have to even notice, much less care.
Jun 6
Fortunate commented on They Shoot Hookers, Don't They?.
Fortunate commented on They Shoot Hookers, Don't They?.
My apologies to all the decent, normal, nice Texans out there, but Texas is just fucked up.
Jun 6
Fortunate commented on SL Letter of the Day: I'm Gay and Being Bullied By My Hyper-Religious Parents—What Do I Do?.
Fortunate commented on SL Letter of the Day: I'm Gay and Being Bullied By My Hyper-Religious Parents—What Do I Do?.
Oh, and the idea that people are gay because it is easier is sadly off the mark. If you do want to reply to your father when he says that point out that, despite that being gay opens you up to much legal discrimination and unfair treatment from society as a whole, that the 'odds' are actually easier for straight people.
Anyone can get sex when they want, gay or straight, male or female, so long as they aren't overly picky (and a person who is naturally attracted to women who chooses to have sex with men just because is beyond 'not picky'). Being a straight guy wouldn't keep you from finding quick and easy sex if that is really all you wanted.
But if you want something more, like a long term relationship with someone you loved, then being gay is not easier. The opposite. The percentage of the population that is gay is something between 2- 5 %. The most optimistic estimate is 10%.
What is easier? Having the option of finding a partner out of the single, straight women who make up about half the population, or the self identified gay guys who make up probably less than 5% of the population?
Straight people have it so easy. They don't even have to move to a major urban area to have a decent chance of meeting a compatible partner.
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Anyone can get sex when they want, gay or straight, male or female, so long as they aren't overly picky (and a person who is naturally attracted to women who chooses to have sex with men just because is beyond 'not picky'). Being a straight guy wouldn't keep you from finding quick and easy sex if that is really all you wanted.
But if you want something more, like a long term relationship with someone you loved, then being gay is not easier. The opposite. The percentage of the population that is gay is something between 2- 5 %. The most optimistic estimate is 10%.
What is easier? Having the option of finding a partner out of the single, straight women who make up about half the population, or the self identified gay guys who make up probably less than 5% of the population?
Straight people have it so easy. They don't even have to move to a major urban area to have a decent chance of meeting a compatible partner.
Jun 6
Fortunate commented on SL Letter of the Day: I'm Gay and Being Bullied By My Hyper-Religious Parents—What Do I Do?.
Fortunate commented on SL Letter of the Day: I'm Gay and Being Bullied By My Hyper-Religious Parents—What Do I Do?.
Hi Me. 'Me' is a good name because you sound just like 'me' when I was your age. I also come from a Catholic, republican family and I also came out to my parents when I was a teen in school. And my mother said almost the exact same things that yours did.
In some cases some parents never come around, but don't give up hope. Many do. My mother cried when I told her, but many years later she cried tears of joy at my wedding to my partner. She did a complete 180 degree change. It took about two years for her to start feeling OK with me being gay, but now she is a passionate advocate for gay rights.
So it can and does happen, so please hang in there.
In the mean time Dan is right. If you really have to, lie. I don't think much of independent adults who lie and hide in the closet, but teens dependent on their parents is a completely different thing. You have no choice but to live under their thumb, and if they are making your life miserable then it is perfectly OK to lie to them in order to get through this period of your life. You can come back out to them when you are a financially independent adult.
There was a great gay themed cable show that used to be on called Queer as Folk. One of the main characters made a comment to another who was lying about being gay and feeling guilty about it. He told him, "it's not a lie when they force you to lie." I agree. If they aren't giving you any choice other than lie or be badgered until your life is hell then they haven't really given you a choice and it is OK to lie.
What ever you do, use this time to do the most important thing you can. Learn. Learn about gay issues of course, but just learn. Study hard in school. Get good grades. Do well enough that you can get a scholarship so that you don't have to be financially dependent on your parents for college. Then go to a good college, get good grades and a degree that will lead to a good, decent paying job.
That way you can move where ever you want. Live how ever you want. Be as open as you want and there is nothing anyone can do about it. And when are a successful, independent, healthy and well adjusted adult it will be hard for your parents to criticize your choices in life with any legitimacy.
Also, if you decide that you want to remain a Christian (something I eventually gave up and feel much better since) then remember there are several forms of Christianity that are OK with gay people. Many Episcopal dioceses in the US are cool with gay people, and they are so close to Catholic you would hardly notice a difference.
Although the here and now may seen a bit grim, you have many options for your future. Keep looking ahead and you will do just fine. Keep your eye on the light at the end of the tunnel, and do everything you can to get there. When you arrive you will find how great life can be, trust me.
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In some cases some parents never come around, but don't give up hope. Many do. My mother cried when I told her, but many years later she cried tears of joy at my wedding to my partner. She did a complete 180 degree change. It took about two years for her to start feeling OK with me being gay, but now she is a passionate advocate for gay rights.
So it can and does happen, so please hang in there.
In the mean time Dan is right. If you really have to, lie. I don't think much of independent adults who lie and hide in the closet, but teens dependent on their parents is a completely different thing. You have no choice but to live under their thumb, and if they are making your life miserable then it is perfectly OK to lie to them in order to get through this period of your life. You can come back out to them when you are a financially independent adult.
There was a great gay themed cable show that used to be on called Queer as Folk. One of the main characters made a comment to another who was lying about being gay and feeling guilty about it. He told him, "it's not a lie when they force you to lie." I agree. If they aren't giving you any choice other than lie or be badgered until your life is hell then they haven't really given you a choice and it is OK to lie.
What ever you do, use this time to do the most important thing you can. Learn. Learn about gay issues of course, but just learn. Study hard in school. Get good grades. Do well enough that you can get a scholarship so that you don't have to be financially dependent on your parents for college. Then go to a good college, get good grades and a degree that will lead to a good, decent paying job.
That way you can move where ever you want. Live how ever you want. Be as open as you want and there is nothing anyone can do about it. And when are a successful, independent, healthy and well adjusted adult it will be hard for your parents to criticize your choices in life with any legitimacy.
Also, if you decide that you want to remain a Christian (something I eventually gave up and feel much better since) then remember there are several forms of Christianity that are OK with gay people. Many Episcopal dioceses in the US are cool with gay people, and they are so close to Catholic you would hardly notice a difference.
Although the here and now may seen a bit grim, you have many options for your future. Keep looking ahead and you will do just fine. Keep your eye on the light at the end of the tunnel, and do everything you can to get there. When you arrive you will find how great life can be, trust me.
Jun 3
Fortunate commented on Nice Change of Pace.
Fortunate commented on Nice Change of Pace.
Wow, Richie Cunningham found a boyfriend.
I have to admit, I have always had a thing for redheads.
I have to admit, I have always had a thing for redheads.
May 21
Fortunate commented on Rightwing Anti-Gay French Activist Commits Suicide at Notre Dame Cathedral.
Fortunate commented on Rightwing Anti-Gay French Activist Commits Suicide at Notre Dame Cathedral.
Count me among those who aren't going to pretend that this somehow sad.
Although I would much rather he change his attitude and realize that trying to make other people unhappy and interfering in their lives is wrong, if that isn't going to be the case then this is an acceptable alternative.
I try not to wish anyone dead, but I am not going to pretend to regret it when those who hurl their hatred on others decide to do the deed themselves. Although when you throw in that he was a racist terrorist on top of being a raging homophobe it gets hard not to wish for it.
I'm reminded of a quote often mistakenly attributed to Mark Twain, but is actually from Clarence Darrow: "I have never killed anyone, but I have read some obituary notices with great satisfaction."
Although I would much rather he change his attitude and realize that trying to make other people unhappy and interfering in their lives is wrong, if that isn't going to be the case then this is an acceptable alternative.
I try not to wish anyone dead, but I am not going to pretend to regret it when those who hurl their hatred on others decide to do the deed themselves. Although when you throw in that he was a racist terrorist on top of being a raging homophobe it gets hard not to wish for it.
I'm reminded of a quote often mistakenly attributed to Mark Twain, but is actually from Clarence Darrow: "I have never killed anyone, but I have read some obituary notices with great satisfaction."
May 21
Fortunate commented on Youth Pastor Watch.
Fortunate commented on Youth Pastor Watch.
@5, it is a fine line and a sting can turn out to be entrapment depending on how it is conducted.
In this case it is not entrapment.
For it to be entrapment the sting would have to be conducted in a way that actually induced the person to engage in criminal activity that they otherwise wouldn't.
Placing an ad in a paper is not entrapment. It doesn't induce activity a person wouldn't otherwise engage in. In this case if that ad weren't there it is reasonable to assume this person would have chosen a different ad to respond to, so it's not entrapment. They didn't lure him into doing something he wouldn't have done. They lured him into trying to do what he was going to do anyway with a police officer instead of a real 14 year old girl.
In this case it is not entrapment.
For it to be entrapment the sting would have to be conducted in a way that actually induced the person to engage in criminal activity that they otherwise wouldn't.
Placing an ad in a paper is not entrapment. It doesn't induce activity a person wouldn't otherwise engage in. In this case if that ad weren't there it is reasonable to assume this person would have chosen a different ad to respond to, so it's not entrapment. They didn't lure him into doing something he wouldn't have done. They lured him into trying to do what he was going to do anyway with a police officer instead of a real 14 year old girl.
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So they want to force people go give birth because fetuses masturbate. But aren't these mostly the same people who think that masturbating will send you to hell? So they want to make sure these little sinners are born just so they can go to hell?
I will never understand these people.