Strollerderby : vote

Prop. 8 Protests Spawn Hope and Great Photos

Hannah Tennant-Moore — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 21:22:00 GMT

Yesterday, thousands gathered in 300 cities across the United States to protest the passage of Proposition 8, which banned gay marriage in California. The protests were a poignant and powerful reminder that no civil right is easily won.

Equality for gay families will be an uphill battle--all of the 30 states that have voted on gay marriage have banned it--but the impressive organization and high turnout of yesterday's peaceful protests demonstrate that the gay rights movement has the momentum to fight for as long as it takes.

Jezebel has posted a slideshow of photos of the protests submitted by readers across the country. I'm unable to post individual selections from the slideshow (aptly titled "Love Not Hate"), but, as you can tell from this one highlight on the right, it's worth browsing the whole thing, especially if you're feeling discouraged about the election's decidedly anti-gay rights outcome.

One of the photos shows a young woman carrying a sign that says, "Jesus Says Relax." I'd like to add to that my favorite Jon Stewart quote. Speaking of gay marriage a few years back, he said, "I really don't see what the big deal is--unless, of course, they're going to make it mandatory."

Photo: Jezebel

Dudes for Palin: Vote for the Hot Chick!

Hannah Tennant-Moore — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 19:30:00 GMT

It may not surprise you to learn that, according to the New York Times, “dudes” constitute Sarah Palin’s most vocal supporters. But it may disturb you to learn what these men have to say about her.

Although Palin was ostensibly chosen for her anticipated appeal to women, the former beauty contestant has (gasp!) won over far more men than women, with her initial approval ratings at 44 percent among men and 36 percent among women. (Those numbers have since dropped considerably, down to 31 percent among men.)

Even as many conservatives fault Palin for being, to put it nicely, not “serious” enough, Joe Sixpacks can’t get enough of her. One of Palin's female supporters acknowledged that Palin rallies are about “70-30, maybe 65-35, men to women.” Among the shout-outs that Palin routinely receives at her rallies are cries of, “You tell ‘em babe!” and “You rock me out, Sarah!” Some men sport “Proud to vote for a hot chick” buttons, while others carry “Dudes for Palin” signs.

Palin apparently loves the testosterone-charged rock concert atmosphere of her rallies. After entering a rally to the heading-banging tunes of AC/DC, she told the crowd, “That was kinda cool.” She has also introduced her husband as “Alaska’s First Dude.”

At least one Palin supporter interviewed by the Times admitted that he came to a Palin rally “just to look at her.” He wisely chose to remain anonymous. Let’s hope he realizes that, just as it’s embarrassing to admit to supporting a political candidate simply because of her appearance, actually voting an inexperienced, scandal-plagued woman into the White House simply because she’s “beautiful” at a time in which our country is engaged in two wars, is widely hated throughout the world, and is in the early stages of widespread economic collapse, would be an unforgivably inane decision.

Dudes, if you want to stare at hot chicks, watch Desperate Housewives.

Photo: New York Times

They say: no one with a uterus should vote for McCain

Brett Singer — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 21:30:00 GMT

The actual title of this post over at the blog A Little Pregnant is "Why no one with a uterus should vote for John McCain." Despite the fact that I am someone who is without a uterus, I still felt that this argument needed to be shared with Babble readers.

Here is the opening salvo of the strongly but calmly worded argument against the Republican vice-Presidential candidate:

Senator John McCain, Republican candidate for president, on late-term abortions, and whether they should remain legal when the health of the mother is at stake:

"Health for the mother." You know, that's been stretched by the pro-abortion movement in America to mean almost anything. That's the extreme pro-abortion position, quote, "health."

For purposes of my argument, it doesn't matter how you feel about abortion. Forget your own feelings about abortion. My own are rather liberal, offputtingly so to many people, so forget those, too. Forget your disappointment, if you feel it as I do, in hearing Senator Obama use the anti-choice movement's buzzwords, "partial-birth abortion," without busting out an angry McCainish sneer.

Focus instead on the air quotes McCain used, the belittling wiggle of his fingers as he summarily dismissed women facing what's possibly the ultimate lose-lose situation: your baby or your life.

Here is the video the author is referring to:

This line is also worth quoting:

Not only is John McCain saying we shouldn't have the right to terminate a pregnancy in the event that our lives are at stake, he's telling us he's skeptical that that happens at all.

We know better.

Actually, the whole thing is worth reading, and its not that long. Go check it out.

Source: alittlepregnant.com

They say: McCain not thrilled with Palin and she wants to run in 2012

Best political shirt ever - Everyone Poops

A photo that has nothing to do with the news

They say: John McCain is not a maverick

How much is Sarah Palin worth?

Obama not sure how long he's been married

Couple Asks Internet to Name their Baby

Hannah Tennant-Moore — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 17:00:00 GMT

Jason and Ann Morrison have far more faith in their fellow humans than I do. The couple is expecting a baby and have turned to an unlikely group of people to decide the name of their first child: complete strangers. Jason is a Google engineer who has set up an online poll with 17 name choices—plus, and here’s where it gets scary, a write-in option.

The Morrisons are aware of the margin of error inherent in this naming technique. As Jason writes on his blog, “This is a difficult decision that will have a huge impact on the life of an innocent human being. Naturally, we are turning to random Internet strangers for help.” So far, more than 4,500 random Internet strangers have opted to weigh in. (If you want to join the unknown, opinionated masses, vote here.)

Let’s hope these random strangers have a bit more discriminating tastes than the 150,000 people who voted to name a baby whale on the Greenpeace site last year. The winner, by an overwhelming margin, was Mister Splashy Pants.

Photo: The Sydney Morning Herald

Palin and Biden's Love Child - Take a Look

JeanneSager — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:28:00 GMT

OK, so Palin and Biden didn't really make a love child. Although, if they did, I betcha she'd deliver - even if the amnio said it was going to be a Democrat. And thanks to the wonders of Photoshop (which has done wonders in removing from each family picture the smear of something or other that my daughter has wiped across her cheek juuuust before the shutter was snapped), we now know just what the BiPal would look like.

You might want to lower your speakers, the accompanying music reminds me of one of those movies we used to watch in science class, but definitely take note the smearing on of lipstick. On this, day 26 of the countdown until the election, enjoy!

Should We Raise Little Democrats or Republicans?

Teen Marriage: It Can Last a Lifetime

What Bristol Palin Can Expect, After Baby Algebra

Preventing Teen Pregnancy, One Tick at a Time

Sarah Palin is Not a Lesbian?

How much is Sarah Palin worth?

Sarah Palin pro choice -- for gays

They say: Sarah Palin should step down

So – who ya voting for?

Brett Singer — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 13:00:00 GMT

So. The conventions are over. Speeches have been spoken, mud has been slung, and nominations have been made.

I have a theory. I think that the country is very much divided this year, almost 50-50. I'm not saying I'm the next Amazing Kreskin here, this is what most of the polls show.

Still, I'd like to see if I'm right, albeit in a completely unscientific way.

In the comments, let us know for whom you plan to vote, even if you are undecided. This isn't an attempt to find out anyone's specific political leanings, so please feel free to post your candidate of choice anonymously. Up to you if you want to say why. If we get enough responses, I'll tally up the "votes" and see what the results are. My guess? 50-50, or something close.

So – who ya voting for?

image: some blog

Palin for aerial wolf hunting

Was Trig Palin drugged?

Palin family online - real or fake?

McCain, Palin oppose teen pregnancy aid and sex education

Sarah Palin, Sportscaster

Shawn Johnson, Democrat? (UPDATE: Now with video)

Elizabeth Edwards slammed for keeping hubby's affair a secret

Beau Biden almost made me cry

Political Nanny: Obama Talks to Bill O'Reilly

Political Nanny: Sarah Palin Punches Hard

Political Nanny: McCain's No Pitbull in Lipstick

Teaching Abstinence Doesn’t Work: Palin’s Preggo Kid.

Cyber Mom Versus Hockey Mom: Dooce Sounds Off

Palin's Children: The Best Part of the RNC

Xtina and Max Rock the Vote

Brett Singer — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 21:04:00 GMT

Remember Rock the Vote? How it was supposed to be a game-changer, bringing all these young people to the polls? And then George W. Bush got elected two times in a row?

Well, that hasn't stopped celebrities from using their fame to get us to the polls. Christina Aguilera literally wraps her son Max in the American flag and sings about those Purple Mountains Majesty.

I'm a big fan of voting, and I agree with Rock The Vote's mission. I just wonder how much it really does. I mean, is someone going to say, "Well, Xtina told me I should Rock The Vote. Well, dammit, I'm going to!"?

I guess every little bit helps. Here's the video. It's way better than Puffy's "Vote or Die" campaign.

image: RockTheVote

When Cynthia called Cindy

Mrs. And Mrs. DeGeneres, and a male perspective on the name game

Christie Brinkley's Ex Paid Off His 18-year-old mistress

Denise Richards still trying to prove she's insane

Photos from Nicole Kidman's Nursery

When Celebrities Say Stupid Stuff

Christina Aguilera Rocks Vote and Baby

The Best of FameCrawler: Week of June 13th

Whit Honea — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 20:00:00 GMT

Jude Law Gets It

Jessica Alba Gives Birth!!

A Sad Time in the Marson Family

George Clooney and Sarah Larson: Boobs, Not Babies Blamed For Breakup

READER POLL: Strangest Celebrity Baby Names

Heather Locklear: Drunk, Sloppy and Busting Out The Inner Gangsta

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt Are Freakin' Insane

Lionel Richie: I Survived Nicole

Psstt - Angelina Jolie Has A Secret!

Michelle Duggar Should Write a Book on Pregnancy

Kids Ruin Everything: The Iowa Edition

Madeline Holler — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 22:03:00 GMT

From the Heartland, on the eve of the much ballyhooed Iowa caucuses (they're here? They're finally here?!), I bring you a new twist on that old parenting classic: who is going to watch the children.

Like when you want to go to a grown-ups only party, or, say, out on New Year's Eve. Or maybe just spend some alone time with your partner without having to take out a loan to pay a babysitter. Those damn kids sure get in the way of your freedom!

If you're an Iowan, the kids get in the way of your civic duties too! I mean, who is going to watch the children when you head out on a dark winter's night Thursday to go caucus?

In fact, it's not just parents who have to jump some serious hurdles to get this 2008 election rolling with the nation's first caucuses. Plenty of Iowans are inadvertantly disenfranchised by the caucus process due to a late shift for work or the inability to get away from home for several hours. Or, what should give every person in the state pause: members of the Iowa National Guard who are serving overseas! Yikes!

No wonder only 5 percent of the state actually show up to caucus. Which now makes me wonder, why the hell is Iowa so important in the first place?

Strollerderby : vote

Prop. 8 Protests Spawn Hope and Great Photos

Dudes for Palin: Vote for the Hot Chick!

They say: no one with a uterus should vote for McCain

Mom and son barbecue grandma's remains

They say: McCain not thrilled with Palin and she wants to run in 2012

Best political shirt ever - Everyone Poops

A photo that has nothing to do with the news

They say: John McCain is not a maverick

How much is Sarah Palin worth?

Obama not sure how long he's been married

Couple Asks Internet to Name their Baby

Palin and Biden's Love Child - Take a Look

So – who ya voting for?

Are your kids aware of the election?

Palin for aerial wolf hunting

Was Trig Palin drugged?

Palin family online - real or fake?

McCain, Palin oppose teen pregnancy aid and sex education

Sarah Palin, Sportscaster

Shawn Johnson, Democrat? (UPDATE: Now with video)

Elizabeth Edwards slammed for keeping hubby's affair a secret

Beau Biden almost made me cry

Political Nanny: Obama Talks to Bill O'Reilly

Political Nanny: Sarah Palin Punches Hard

Political Nanny: McCain's No Pitbull in Lipstick

Teaching Abstinence Doesn’t Work: Palin’s Preggo Kid.

Cyber Mom Versus Hockey Mom: Dooce Sounds Off

Palin's Children: The Best Part of the RNC

Xtina and Max Rock the Vote

20 mil for pics of twins

When Cynthia called Cindy

Mrs. And Mrs. DeGeneres, and a male perspective on the name game

Christie Brinkley's Ex Paid Off His 18-year-old mistress

Denise Richards still trying to prove she's insane

Photos from Nicole Kidman's Nursery

When Celebrities Say Stupid Stuff

Christina Aguilera Rocks Vote and Baby

The Best of FameCrawler: Week of June 13th

Kids Ruin Everything: The Iowa Edition