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Nothing To Be Proud About

Started by Randy · 10 months ago

Sao Paulo Gay pride parade drew record attendance. The following is from gay activist Chris Crain’s blog and written by Kevin:

“… what is most remarkable about São Paulo pride is its utter failure to articulate even the most basic message. Bey ... Continue reading »

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  • P

    1 year ago

    I think that article is pretty right on. It reminds me of a headline from The Onion a few years ago that read something like "Gay Pride Parade Reinforces Gay Stereotypes"

    I think I'll go on a solo camping trip during this years' Pride -get out of town and clear my head.

    <abbr>Ps last blog post..High Heels and Hard Liquor on ... http://www.fromtheperspectiveofp.blogspot.com</...>
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  • Randy

    1 year ago

    Well, if it was written by The Onion you know it was probably merciless. Personal retreats are a great thing. I finally started taking them the past couple of years and HIGHLY recommend them any time of the year. It's good to get away and be able focus on Him and just relax.
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  • P

    1 year ago

    I think that article is pretty right on. It reminds me of a headline from The Onion a few years ago that read something like "Gay Pride Parade Reinforces Gay Stereotypes"
    I think I'll go on a solo camping trip during this years' Pride -get out of town and clear my head.
    <abbr>Ps last blog post..High Heels and Hard Liquor on ... http://www.fromtheperspectiveofp.blogspot.com</...>
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  • Randy

    1 year ago

    Well, if it was written by The Onion you know it was probably merciless. Personal retreats are a great thing. I finally started taking them the past couple of years and HIGHLY recommend them any time of the year. It's good to get away and be able focus on Him and just relax.
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  • beth @ etransgender

    1 year ago

    Not only does it often reinforce stereotypes, I think as with any cause (look at Obama and his preacher), you often find party crashers who think that their more progressive or borderline questionable interpretation of a cause is that of the core message. (Sorry don't know how to word it better then that.)

    <abbr>beth @ etransgenders last blog post..Free Sex Changes? on ... http://etransgender.com</abbr>
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  • beth @ etransgender

    1 year ago

    Not only does it often reinforce stereotypes, I think as with any cause (look at Obama and his preacher), you often find party crashers who think that their more progressive or borderline questionable interpretation of a cause is that of the core message. (Sorry don't know how to word it better then that.)
    <abbr>beth @ etransgenders last blog post..Free Sex Changes? on ... http://etransgender.com</abbr>
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  • Randy

    1 year ago

    Well, I guess any group of 3+ people will have a struggle to agree with mission and purpose. We are human after all.

    thanks for leaving a comment Beth.
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  • Randy

    1 year ago

    Well, I guess any group of 3+ people will have a struggle to agree with mission and purpose. We are human after all.
    thanks for leaving a comment Beth.
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