tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15133926.post1319540472197387275..comments2023-10-10T06:51:06.526-04:00Comments on Ryan's Take: My Heart is BreakingRyanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04523572927796479670noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15133926.post-89867681199264455212008-11-06T05:11:00.000-05:002008-11-06T05:11:00.000-05:00Ryan, this post actually had an ill defined topic,...Ryan, this post actually had an ill defined topic, you started out about the gay rights thing in Cal, but then threw in a dig at the ridiculous election of a criminal in Alaska. Kind of left the door open to any comment with the glass half full reference.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15133926.post-24357232235328760482008-11-05T20:00:00.000-05:002008-11-05T20:00:00.000-05:00She got her day in court. She plead guilty. As far...She got her day in court. She plead guilty. As far as I was concerned, that was enough for me as a voter. With these new charges, she obviously deserves her day in court, but the evidence is overwhelming and I'm very glad she finally withdrew her attempt to have a write-in campaign. <BR/><BR/>Really, though, I think you have your eye off the prize. You're so obsessed with a perceived criminality at the state house that it's hurting our attempt to actually solve problems. Are there bad apples? There always are - we deal with them as they come up. But getting distracted when there's issues to tackle means that progress will be stifled.Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04523572927796479670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15133926.post-86957524437957389612008-11-05T19:24:00.000-05:002008-11-05T19:24:00.000-05:00Is Wilkerson guilty of corruption or does she get ...Is Wilkerson guilty of corruption or does she get her day in court just like Stevens?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15133926.post-46527553524969835022008-11-05T16:10:00.000-05:002008-11-05T16:10:00.000-05:00No one gets a pass, Anon. I'm actually very consis...No one gets a pass, Anon. <BR/><BR/>I'm actually very consistent. <BR/><BR/>If they've been convicted or if there's tangible proof, then I make action. Along with Mike Ball, I lead the blogosphere in arguing against Wilkerson's reelection. I printed a very public op ed in Bay Windows, the glbt newspaper that's based out of that district, that actually caused a lot of grief for me among pro-gay organizations that I am a part of. I was not willing to condone someone's actions when they were proven guilty of a serious crime. Wilkerson plead guilty. Case closed. <BR/><BR/>The same is said of Stevens in Alaska. He did it; he was convicted by a jury of his peers. Case closed. <BR/><BR/>The difference? At least progressives defeated Wilkerson. The Republicans in Alaska voted the convicted felon in.<BR/><BR/>When people are guilty, or when the evidence is overwhelming that there was wrongdoing, then chances are I'll come out against a person. That just isn't the case with Sal, where's there's little evidence and mainly just conjecture at this point. <BR/><BR/>As I already noted, though, please try to stay on topic. A blogger gets to choose his or her subjects. If you want to keep drumming Sal, you should write your own posts about it and push it as far as you want. I even gave you a good website from which to do that. I'm just, quite frankly, not very interested in Sal until I know more. I don't know how many more times I can say that...Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04523572927796479670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15133926.post-32797853120277013552008-11-05T14:25:00.000-05:002008-11-05T14:25:00.000-05:00Lynne my dear:Here's the point. Ryan is always on ...Lynne my dear:<BR/>Here's the point. Ryan is always on the backs of the GOP when his beloved DEMs are as bad if not worse. If they are pro gay/lesbian (Sal) they get a pass. If they are in the GOP they get roasted. Relevant, yes. Ask your Rep when they plan on removing Sal. Innocent til proven guilty you say? Does that apply to Lady Di? Apparently not..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15133926.post-72555562284882545762008-11-05T14:21:00.000-05:002008-11-05T14:21:00.000-05:00Wilkerson, DiMasi, Rogers, DeLeo, etc. What do all...Wilkerson, DiMasi, Rogers, DeLeo, etc. What do all of these folks have in common? The answer is FBI, State Ethics, Inspector General, State Police (?), Attorney General. Talk about attention. Thank you Lynne for your thoughtful post. Kinda looks like the Senator from Alaska is not the only one with issues.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15133926.post-20708969043886819102008-11-05T14:02:00.000-05:002008-11-05T14:02:00.000-05:00Relevant, much?Hijack thread, much?Starved for att...Relevant, much?<BR/><BR/>Hijack thread, much?<BR/><BR/>Starved for attention, much?<BR/><BR/>The end.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15133926.post-35362103955617081812008-11-05T09:06:00.000-05:002008-11-05T09:06:00.000-05:00Sorry Lynne! Let's talk about a real issue. When d...Sorry Lynne! Let's talk about a real issue. When does Sal do the perp walk?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15133926.post-10768310564549870632008-11-05T08:56:00.000-05:002008-11-05T08:56:00.000-05:00Oh for fuck's sake.Anonymous, can't you STFU just ...Oh for fuck's sake.<BR/><BR/>Anonymous, can't you STFU just for one night?<BR/><BR/>Just one night? You are the most pathetic scared little shit ever. Can't even come up with a nickname. Can't even come up with a real issue.<BR/><BR/>Ryan, I commented in response to you over at BMG. You know how I feel about the civil rights of my friends, and you know that the community has my full support and love. And we will prevail in the end. There was bound to be major setbacks. Think of all the others who've come before trying to get their civil rights.<BR/><BR/>I predict there will be a backlash as we watch tearful couples losing their rights in CA. <BR/><BR/>And, *HUGS*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15133926.post-61170330731019378772008-11-05T08:36:00.000-05:002008-11-05T08:36:00.000-05:00Obama's Aunt is as good as deported.Obama's Aunt is as good as deported.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15133926.post-85811278559653974872008-11-05T07:42:00.000-05:002008-11-05T07:42:00.000-05:00You think you're bummed, I live in a state where y...You think you're bummed, I live in a state where you can't ask the immigration status of people asking to live in public housing. So I help foot the bill to house illegal aliens.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com