“I never travel without my diary. One should always have something sensational to read in the train.” —Oscar Wilde
Showing posts with label Civil Rights. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Civil Rights. Show all posts

...Because, That's Why (Regarding The Absence Of Politcal Posts This Time Around)

...Because, That's Why (Regarding The Absence Of Politcal Posts This Time Around) "But you used to write about politics..." Yeah. At one time I did, yeah. Here in Blogger, back to 2012. You can find all those passionate, researched entries by searching on "politics" in the search field.  In my Diaryland blog , I have essays from the 2000, 2004 and 2008 elections--that is to say, from the Hanging Chad to the Provisional Ballot to (sweet relief) YES WE CAN! I don't have any entries from 2020 to July 2025 …

On The Topic Of Charlie Kirk's Shooting Death And Performative Grieving Of The Typical Trumper

On The Topic Of Charlie Kirk's Shooting Death And Performative Grieving Of The Typical Trumper To be perfectly honest with you guys, I didn't really even know who Charlie Kirk was--then he died in the dumbest possible way. Apparently Charlie Kirk was on stage arguing his point on gun violence (he was all for it) when he was blown away by gun violence. Now everyone wants the flag at half-mast. That's an honor. For a guy who was, arguably, not an honorable man. Some civic leaders are refusing to do such a thing.  “I condemn Kirk’s kill…

Say No To Every Nazi

Say No To Every Nazi Right now in Trump's America, there are Nazi-like mobs marching for their right to rid America of "defectives" and "take back their country." They wear no hoods or cloaks. They fly Confederate flags high, they call for violence and preach freedom. These are people who view the concept of diversity and equal rights as a direct threat to them, personally. "You will not replace us! Jews will not replace us" i…

Black Lives Matter

Black Lives Matter Look, it's not up for debate. No "buts." Black Lives Matter. I cannot believe it's really necessary to explain that this awareness-driven slogan is not meant to imply " Only Black Lives Matter." That's not what it means at all. To take it as such is, frankly, a weird reaction and I have a few questions for you later. But first, let me be clear. Black Lives Matter means Black Lives Mattter  Too . THIS IS A NATIONAL CR…

I Am So Sorry, Trayvon

I Am So Sorry, Trayvon That monster saw a black boy walking in his neighborhood, followed, taunted, confronted and shot that boy for no goddamn reason. George Zimmerman should be in jail. My heart, my soul, my mind all ache for Trayvon, his friends, his family and everyone in America whose expectations were dashed last weekend. George Zimmerman is a predator who hunted and killed a boy just because he thought he could get away with it, and now the law has shocked …

You Have The Right To Remain Stupid

You Have The Right To Remain Stupid I'm really out of patience. Out. The well is dry. I am done tolerating outrageous lies broadcast by one bonehead and parroted by a thousand more. As I sit here writing what should be a wholly unnecessary post, the Boston Marathon bomber has been captured about three miles away, in Watertown. So why is this post necessary?  Because people who can't even find Chechnya on a map are suddenly law enforcement experts nattering on about this ki…

Chowing Chicken Is A Vote For Family Values?

Chowing Chicken Is A Vote For Family Values? "I hope (chicken place) will make gazillions of dollars. This is a still free country and people will vote with their money." (August 2, 2012, Facebook, Author Withheld) I will never craft a response to the "chicken thing" that could surpass the wisdom and clarity of Wayne Self's July 30th essay in his "Self's Fulfilling Prophecies" blog. [ Update: blog change ]. Like Mr. Self, I too acknowledge the absurdity…