Anyone who thought it was over hasn't paid attention to history. But once again, standing up to hate--not cowering--is the greatest resistance. Just ask Montana's Rep. Zooey Zephyr.
The battle never ends. I’m in a blue state and feel that my marriage is protected, at least for now. But it’s terrifying to read about steps taken by the fascists. We have to continue the fight. Silence = death.
As per usual with this administration, the hypocrisy (of course from Republicans, the party of do as I say NOT as I do!) is breathtaking, 2 members of this admin are gay, Bessent at Treasury and Grenell at the Kennedy Center (ugh).
Peter Thiel as well... Im sure there are many more. Can never understand why some people care so much how others live... they clearly need to focus on their own behavior
Your book, which I read cover to cover nine years ago, was prophetic, Michelangelo. Without constantly asserting our equality and standing up for justice, we are prey for the “religious” zealots who want to have us silenced or wiped out altogether.
I agree with your callers that mother fucking weak ass Democrats don't deserve any votes! This is me being sarcastic, but I don't think I'm alone in thinking that fake "Progressive" MAGA bots are among your listeners.
oh, i don't believe that at all. We screen them thoroughly, and the fake ones, their goal is to do something stupid on air--which sometimes happens. But we know their numbers, the callers, the names. There aren't fake progressives.
Sometimes I try too hard to connect dots and ending up not focusing well. I am going to tell you something I don't think the Progressives are capable of and you can convince me otherwise, maybe. I don't believe the Progressives have the power to primary weak Democrats the way the Tea Party/MAGAs have been doing for decades slowly eliminating moderate Republicans with a huge financial backing for their faux populism. Republicans are well aware how effectively they do this and are realistically afraid. If Progressives had an established record of eliminating weak Democrats, then threatening them would make sense but if we don't have that we look like we are just attacking them with nothing to back it up. Threatening them with not voting for them is asinine and politically suicidal. So tell me Mike what are Progressives doing to strike fear in weak Democrats that helps us win? Do we have a stable of Progressives waiting in the wings to knock off these weak Democrats so that they better straighten up? To sum up do the Progressives have the same power as the MAGAs to replace candidates who don't measure up?
Republicans are emboldened by the christo-fascist coup taking place with the fpotus, MuskX, fed agency heads, and Republican quislings. LGBTQ persons are not safe now. At all. The attempts to systematically erase their existence is gaining in frenzied legislative actions from rabid bigots. It's not just their distaste for the "others", it is to vent their lust for cruelty and control. With so many issues to fight against, we must not forget our fellow humans who deserve dignity and life.
It’s so depressing. I’m 64 and have been out since 1982. It’s been a continuous fight through all these years for basic rights culminating with the passage of marriage equality. Even with marriage becoming law I’ve never felt fully safe and now this…
yh, Neabe rly 10 years ago when were celebrating Marriage Equality you clearly warned that it's not over and not to get complacent. Time and Time again you were correct! Now Trumpf 2.0 is again proving you right!!To be fair, I too became a bit complacent at least until Trumpf flags and bumper stickers started to appear. I, like others, got focused on the daily grind and let the politics slide to the side and that's on me.
Our diverse community and our allies need to be in the fight for TRANS RIGHTS!! It's no longer an option to be on the sidelines!!!🌈🌹😁🙏🌈
Just wanted to point out that three high ranking members in Trumps inner circle, Bessant,Theil,Grenelle, are all gay men married to other men. Why aren’t they saying anything in support for gay rights or women’ rights for that matter. I guess you’re acceptable as long as you’re uber rich. I think the gay community should be screaming about these hypocrites
Attack the billionaires homosexual club which is doing nothing for homosexual rights in this country. The club includes Ric Grenelle, Tom Bessant, Peter Theil, . all who are completely on Trumps side and are married to other homosexual men.Include Tim Scott from APPLE. These guys have benefited from “woke”,ideology yet they do NOTHING to help other gay and lesbians in our country. They will not speak out because they care more about their power and money. They care very little about women and children.
The battle never ends. I’m in a blue state and feel that my marriage is protected, at least for now. But it’s terrifying to read about steps taken by the fascists. We have to continue the fight. Silence = death.
I hear you Linda.
As per usual with this administration, the hypocrisy (of course from Republicans, the party of do as I say NOT as I do!) is breathtaking, 2 members of this admin are gay, Bessent at Treasury and Grenell at the Kennedy Center (ugh).
Billionaire LGBT don't care about rights. They believe their $$$ will protect them as part of the 'elite.'
Peter Thiel as well... Im sure there are many more. Can never understand why some people care so much how others live... they clearly need to focus on their own behavior
I just don’t like that they are not standing up for other gay people who worked so hard so they can be out and accepted
Include Tim Scott and Peter Theil among the trump supporters in the billionaire gay men’s club
Should include Ric Grenelle who is now head of the Kennedy Center.
Your book, which I read cover to cover nine years ago, was prophetic, Michelangelo. Without constantly asserting our equality and standing up for justice, we are prey for the “religious” zealots who want to have us silenced or wiped out altogether.
Mike,
I agree with your callers that mother fucking weak ass Democrats don't deserve any votes! This is me being sarcastic, but I don't think I'm alone in thinking that fake "Progressive" MAGA bots are among your listeners.
oh, i don't believe that at all. We screen them thoroughly, and the fake ones, their goal is to do something stupid on air--which sometimes happens. But we know their numbers, the callers, the names. There aren't fake progressives.
Mike,
Sometimes I try too hard to connect dots and ending up not focusing well. I am going to tell you something I don't think the Progressives are capable of and you can convince me otherwise, maybe. I don't believe the Progressives have the power to primary weak Democrats the way the Tea Party/MAGAs have been doing for decades slowly eliminating moderate Republicans with a huge financial backing for their faux populism. Republicans are well aware how effectively they do this and are realistically afraid. If Progressives had an established record of eliminating weak Democrats, then threatening them would make sense but if we don't have that we look like we are just attacking them with nothing to back it up. Threatening them with not voting for them is asinine and politically suicidal. So tell me Mike what are Progressives doing to strike fear in weak Democrats that helps us win? Do we have a stable of Progressives waiting in the wings to knock off these weak Democrats so that they better straighten up? To sum up do the Progressives have the same power as the MAGAs to replace candidates who don't measure up?
Republicans are emboldened by the christo-fascist coup taking place with the fpotus, MuskX, fed agency heads, and Republican quislings. LGBTQ persons are not safe now. At all. The attempts to systematically erase their existence is gaining in frenzied legislative actions from rabid bigots. It's not just their distaste for the "others", it is to vent their lust for cruelty and control. With so many issues to fight against, we must not forget our fellow humans who deserve dignity and life.
very true! have to be aware.
It’s so depressing. I’m 64 and have been out since 1982. It’s been a continuous fight through all these years for basic rights culminating with the passage of marriage equality. Even with marriage becoming law I’ve never felt fully safe and now this…
This is a nightmare
yh, Neabe rly 10 years ago when were celebrating Marriage Equality you clearly warned that it's not over and not to get complacent. Time and Time again you were correct! Now Trumpf 2.0 is again proving you right!!To be fair, I too became a bit complacent at least until Trumpf flags and bumper stickers started to appear. I, like others, got focused on the daily grind and let the politics slide to the side and that's on me.
Our diverse community and our allies need to be in the fight for TRANS RIGHTS!! It's no longer an option to be on the sidelines!!!🌈🌹😁🙏🌈
Just wanted to point out that three high ranking members in Trumps inner circle, Bessant,Theil,Grenelle, are all gay men married to other men. Why aren’t they saying anything in support for gay rights or women’ rights for that matter. I guess you’re acceptable as long as you’re uber rich. I think the gay community should be screaming about these hypocrites
Attack the billionaires homosexual club which is doing nothing for homosexual rights in this country. The club includes Ric Grenelle, Tom Bessant, Peter Theil, . all who are completely on Trumps side and are married to other homosexual men.Include Tim Scott from APPLE. These guys have benefited from “woke”,ideology yet they do NOTHING to help other gay and lesbians in our country. They will not speak out because they care more about their power and money. They care very little about women and children.