Sidetrackedery

(From September 29, 2009)

Sidetrackedery, n.: the weird, interesting, and/or fun stuff I find via my ever-behindness in my LJ flist, from Twitter, emails, going back through friends' LJs, and elsewhere.

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:: It's about damn time! From the Human Rights Campaign, DOMA Repeal Introduced, Time to Get to Work! (from hrcbackstory.org)
:: From an atheism comment thread, The Messed-Up Teachings of Jesus with quoted chapter and verse. (from gretachristina.typepad.com)
:: And another: The True Faith: Liberal and Conservative Christianity (from gretachristina.typepad.com)
:: Right on! Another from HRC, Mainline Christian Denomination Opens Doors to Gay and Lesbian Ministers in Committed Relationships Open-mindedness WIN. (from hrcbackstory.org)
:: And another, NY Times and Washington Post editorials about the critical importance of passing the Employee Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA). (from hrcbackstory.org)
:: Fucking awesome. Via Greta Christina's Blog, Kanye Interrupts Jesus and My 80s Mix from Homosecular Gaytheist. I love that name. :D
:: Another from Greta Christina's Blog: Defending the Blasphemy Challenge: A Reply
:: From...I don't remember...on Twitter, Report: Growing Ranks of Nouveau Poor Facing Discrimination From Old Poor (from The Onion)
:: From Fizzy via Gtalk, Steve, Don't Eat It! Vol. 3: Beggin' Strips Icky. (from thesneeze.com)
:: This is fantastic. From IAVA, Colleges Try to Ease Veterans' Move From Combat to Classroom (from washingtonpost.com)
:: Also from IAVA, Afghan Blast Raises New Doubts in Europe. (from nytimes.com)
:: Another from IAVA, Lawmakers conflicted on VA claims fixes (from militarytimes.com)
:: And another, poignant story: During World War II, a Soldier Turned Cantor on the Battlefield. (from nytimes.com) Listen hereat YouTube.
:: From HuffPo, Time to Just Say No to Giant Corporate "Parasites" -- and Recognize Them for What They Are.
:: One more from IAVA, Bill to help homeowners moves forward (from militarytimes.com)

(From September 11, 2009)

Sidetrackedery, n.: the weird, interesting, and/or fun stuff I find via my ever-behindness in my LJ flist, from Twitter, emails, going back through friends' LJs, and elsewhere.

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:: This spiffy post on regional accents from driftingfocus. :D
:: Here, have a victory! Change.org Helps Negotiate Agreement Between ROCKSTAR Energy Drink and LGBT Rights Organizations :D Almost makes me want an energy drink. :P (from change.org)
:: From change.org, 5 Things You Absolutely Must Know About Homelessness.
:: Another from change.org. The Bible is Not About Beating LGBT People Up. More apologism. Sorry, folks, but Christianity taken literally hates teh gheys.
:: This gem from rahmbamarama about the #teabagging (found at HuffPo):

Gergen: "They still haven't found their voice, Anderson. This happens to a minority party after it's lost a couple of bad elections, but they're searching for their voice."

Cooper: "It's hard to talk when you're teabagging."

:: This makes me sick, an anti-Day of Silence video by the certified hate group the Illinois Family Institute. From antitheism.
:: From rahmbamarama, After Pirates, Tea Pariters, Obama to fight Vikings, Dinosaurs. Fucking awesome and funny! (from huffingtonpost.com)
:: From atheism, the Your Religion Is False blog. :)
:: From atheism, The God Debate featuring Sam Harris being okay, and Rick Warren being (as usual) a colossal douchebag.
:: O noes! Found this at metaquotes, lady falls down trap door evil ( Mairi Duncan ) Poor lady.
:: I'll use forwrathandruin's words: FUCK. YES. Phelps' Church Hit With $10.9 Million Judgment **celebrates good times, COME ON!**
:: From military.com, Baggers beef with green bags (from cinchouse.com)
:: Also from military.com, Don't Mess With The Force. tl;dr Non-nerd discovers Star wars through her young sons.
:: LOLLERSKATES. From metaquotes, 14:01 flashing granniesw in the park, hi-tech style# tl;dr, twatter. :P
:: More awesomeness from metaquotes: Revoking your Poetic License. :D