RIP Molly Ivins

Wednesday, January 31st, 2007 09:59 pm
flwyd: (rose silhouette)
I didn't read nearly as much by Molly Ivins as I should have. Unfortunately, the final two years of Shrub must be without the sharpest barb.

I saw Molly at the Conference on World Affairs a few years ago, around the time the Supreme Court was hearing the Texas anti-sodomy law. In her typical sharp fashion, she quipped Immediately after that bill passed, one sponsor slapped another on the back and was immediately in violation of the law. Because in Texas, you can't have a prick touching an asshole.

Her straightforward no-nonsense attitude exemplified what's best about the Texas character while her undying cleverness is found among too few other residents of Texas and political commentators. We'll have to raise more hell without her.
flwyd: (Trevor over shoulder double face)
One of [livejournal.com profile] tamheals's friends in Florida once told us that "Colorado is the lesbian capital of the world." While it's a great place to meet other girls while hiking, walking your dog, or pursuing higher education, I don't know about in the world.

On the other hand, we do seem to be ahead of the pack in gay pastors leading large evangelical churches.

Unfortunately, we're not such a groovy place that evangelical pastors admit they're gay, gain acceptance from their congregation, and argue for equal rights for same-sex couples. We'll leave the gay marriage legalization to liberal and nonreligious places like Spain.

I hope Ted and Paul can come to terms with their sexuality and find healthy ways to satisfy their needs and desires. I hope the evangelical community can accept that they followed and respected gay/bi men and welcome them in their community as the people they are. It's What Jesus Would Do.
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