That what John Edwards said about his wife, Elizabeth, on the Tonight Show when he ‘found out’ she supports gay marriage. Edwards said, “I’m very strong about ending discrimination against gay and lesbian couples.” Except, you know, letting them get married because that’s icky…and would legitimize gay relationship. I don’t want to be too [...]
06.27.07 | Uncategorized | pinkdome
I’ve only slightly paid attention to the convicted killer that wants his last words before his execution to be a joke. A.) I can’t believe they will allow that and b.) Here’s the ultimate joke…you’re life you scumbag. You are a waste of blood and tissue and good riddance. I hope it hurts when they [...]
06.26.07 | Uncategorized | pinkdome
The Baptist General Convention of Texas, which represents 5,600 congregations and 2.3 million Baptists, and Buckner International, a Baptist ministry that helps at-risk children, said they have joined to create the Immigration Service and Aid Center.
Exactly what kind of aid? Bus tickets home? (AAS)
06.26.07 | Uncategorized | pinkdome
The Texas Suicide Prevention Council and Mental Health America in Texas have launched a new website aimed at suicide prevention among teens. Suicide is the third leading cause of death among teenagers and in the state of Texas an average of six people a day kill themselves.
There’s nothing funny about suicide. I’ve had 8 friends [...]
06.26.07 | Uncategorized | pinkdome
Governor Perry vetoed 49 (was it 49?) bills last week. There hasn’t been a lot of uproar. I mean if Terri Hodge is the best you can get to give you a quote then it’s pretty sad. Perry used his line-item veto power to reduce the budget by $570 million, according to a press release [...]
06.25.07 | Uncategorized | pinkdome
Rep. Chet Edwards to George Bush: “Listen here, dickwad, you’re going to take care of the veterans you’ve sent into this quagmire or I will stick this finger through your tiny brain.” (CNN)
06.25.07 | Uncategorized | pinkdome
The Houston Chronicle reports on an enormous scandal in El Paso. Corruption, bribery and secret meetings in bathroom stalls are de rigeur for El Paso it seems. One federal agent believes that up to 50 people could be indicted over the lengthy investigation. The investigation centers around payoffs for county contracts.
County Commissioner Haggerty said what [...]
06.24.07 | Uncategorized | pinkdome
Well, not a major motion picture, but a politically motivated porn is got to be the next best thing.
Following the controversial political parody of Gaytanamo, released to huge critical acclaim earlier this year, New York’s most filthy-fun gay film studio Dark Alley Media today announced plans to kick the US Government while it’s down.
Gay Bomb [...]
06.23.07 | Uncategorized | pinkdome
When you’ve got a hankering to try something different, perhaps becoming a pimp is not the best career choice. Jeff Yu-Kuang Lin was a successful software programmer for a Houston start-up and when the business was sold and he left with a small fortune he couldn’t decide what to do next. That’s when the unique [...]
06.23.07 | Uncategorized | pinkdome
Lady Bird Johnson is hospitalized in Austin for an undisclosed reason. At 94, every hospitalization is serious. Y’all send a prayer up for her and her family. (AAS)
06.22.07 | Uncategorized | pinkdome