Glitter Vs Evil

 Glitter Vs Evil

  I did address this in my review of the awesome book Colouring The Rainbow so check that out. Andrew Bolt is a (legally confirmed) racist and homophobe (by his own words).  

 Andrew Bolt recently had a major hussy-fit after he (by his own admission) violently "assaulted" someone for merely playing a prank on him. The prank being that glitter was thrown in his direction. Andrew Bolt's defenders are saying that Bolt should escape charges because Bolt's homophobia runs so deep that the mere physical contact with glitter enrages him into uncontrolled hysterical violent attacks.
 I should note that as of this writing charges of assault have yet to be applied to him, and i believe he is trying to play the victim in this encounter, it seems apparent that the mainstream media are quite willing to side with him.
  It would appear Andrew Bolt has a long history of seemingly attacking minority's while being a very sensitive snowflake himself.  He is loving playing the victim he claims that his fascist views have drawn the attention of an anti-facscist group , who he blames for the glitter prank.

 Please for your own safety do not try and enlighten Andrew Bolt by sprinkling glitter about him or his person. In fact its best not to glitter anyone against their wishes, no matter how disgusting they are or how many years they have devoted to attacking innocent minority groups. Obviously throwing glitter at a fascist is wrong, but Bolts assault on the pranksters and his melodrama since was completely over the top.

If homophobes are getting you down, or you are having homophobic thoughts please seek help.

Bigot Point: Political Correctness

Bigot Point: Political Correctness

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 I have really only ever experienced this term used when someone defends a minority or discriminated party with that action of defense being dismissed as mere political correctness (or PC).
 The term political correctness is often used by some as a pejorative to shut down opposition to their offensive behavior.
But what exactly does the term mean?

 The avoidance of forms of expression or action that are perceived to exclude, marginalize, or insult groups of people who are socially disadvantaged or discriminated against.

 So political correctness is basically being polite and not discriminating against or vilifying those who are already being vilified or discriminated against.
 In other words political correctness is not laying the boot in when someone is already on the ground bleeding. 

 What kind of monster would proudly proclaim that they were not politically correct?
 If you take a look at those who oppose "political correctness' it wont be long until you see some racist, sexist, homophobic or generally just bigoted views.
 Growing up i just heard the term political correct and assumed it meant to be aligned with the current government or something. Of course later after seeing the term used to silence the cry's of the oppressed i came to think of it as merely a term used by bigots to try to make illegitimate valid criticism of their behavior. I still never really liked the term political correctness and never wore it so to speak.

 But it is only that some are saying marriage equality is political correctness, that i actually looked up what the term meant. 
 I suppose the current marriage laws do exclude and marginalize a discriminated and often insulted group of people so marriage equality could be considered politically correct. But its far more truthful to say marriage equality is just fair and equal treatment of Australians. 

 I was at this party one night and i got motioned over to a conversation between this burly biker type and a few others. The person who motioned me over said something like 
"Dropbear might have an interesting perspective on this'
So burly biker looks at me and says; "Them gays they want to force schools into not saying mother and father, its political correctness garbage!"
 Now i hadn't actually heard of the story, but could imagine it was probably about a same sex couple asking a teacher to say parent or guardians so there kid wasn't excluded. I replied:
"I didn't get the memo, but i don't see a problem with teachers saying parents or guardians, it makes sense as not every child has a mother and father."
 He interrupted saying "We shouldn't change things just for the gays. That instead schools should be forced to say mother and father"
 I continued "Well its not just for gay parents, there are single parent family's, there are adopted children, blended family's, and children with guardians like i had.
Its only a minor change to wording, so why not do it if little billy doesn't have to be reminded of his dead mother every time the teacher tells the kids to get their mother and father to do something, it doesn't hurt anyone to be inclusive."
 He looked puzzled and looked around the group of people, it was pretty clear common sense had prevailed with them, he looked down a bit and said "i hadn't thought of it that way, the radio made it sound different."
 I sympathized saying something like "They sure do like to stir the pot."

 In any event being politically correct isn't a bad thing, its basically not being a bad person, but i still think the term is an unnecessary insult word used by those who don't want the facts to get in the way of their mistreatment of others. 
 If you are guilty of using this term in an attempt to stifle criticism of your opinion, maybe actually listen to the person instead. They may have knowledge you don't possess. If instead of trying to shut them down, you make a valid argument  you could convince them that you are right, try it, because everyone likes to be correct.

 So i still wont be wearing a PC badge any time soon. However next time someone trys to insult me by calling me politically correct, i may just say;
"Thank you, i do try to be a decent human being."

This is an interesting site: Religious Tolerance

Its Trash Day: Cory Bernardi

Its Trash Day: Cory Bernardi

 Cory Bernardi has a long and vocal history of homophobia. He denies he is a homophobic of course, i am not sure what definition he has invented in his head but he surely fits every definition of the word i have ever seen.

For those who don't know lets do a little history lesson of this radical far right politician and his extremist views;

Equal rights:

Bernardi shamefully opposed the 2008 same sex relationship equal treatment bill in the senate.
In 2012 Bernardi made the outrageous claim that marriage equality would somehow lead to bestiality.
Bernardi attacked what he termed "non-traditional families" in 2014, making the far fetched claim that they create criminal boys and promiscuous girls.
In 2016 he viciously attacked the safe schools coalition, a program designed to help schools reduce bullying and the lesson risks of youth suicide by creating a safe and inclusive environment.
Bernardi hypocritically advocated against a homophobic hate preacher, going so far as to say:
"At some point we will all have to confront the truth about where the inspiration for the hate speech comes from." It seemed the irony that he himself is a homophobic hate preacher was lost on him.
Most recently he has called on the government to break their election promise to have marriage equality vote before the end of the year, he went on to call equal rights a 'fringe issue'.

Refugees:

2011 Bernardi unbelievably claimed that Australia paying for the funerals of refuges seeking asylum in Australia was "wrong".

ABC:

Bernardi has called for a review into the ABC's funding, despite the fact the ABC at the time added to media diversity and was an important resource for regional Australians.
(the ABC was an independent government owned commercial free station)

Domestic violence:

in 2014 Cory Bernardi shockingly declared that 'There are times when it is appropriate for a man to put his partner in a headlock.'  
If that wasn't enough he has also directed others to a pro-rape blogger.

Conspiracy Theories:

* In 2007 he claimed that climate change was not caused by human activity.

* He has constantly insinuated, despite all evidence to the contrary, that allowing gay couples equal marriage rights would somehow harm children. 

* He makes the wild claim that Christianity is somehow under attack in Australia, despite a majority of politicians being Christian and Christianity being exempt from many anti-discrimination laws, and the freedom to practice religion being enshrined in our constitution.

* He is under the delusion that his views are "common sense" and that the majority of Australians support them.

* He has made the stunning claim that there is a major death industry that promotes abortion as a means of contraception despite any evidence of this industry existing.

 Of course these are not the only outrageous things he has said or done, he seems to be constantly attacking someone or against something, with single parent family's, foster families, non-Christians, blended families, non- married couples, dead refugees, women, moderate- Christians, the constitution, multiracial families, children, inter-generational households, and environmentalists, all drawing his ire at some point. 

 But he saves most of his hate for innocent LGBT Australians, who simply want the same human rights that he (has due to him being born straight), the same rights he selfishly guards from them.

 I am sure within a week there would be more to add to this incomplete list, but for the reasons listed here alone. 

 For the fact that he is a politician and should be responsible enough to educate himself on issues that he is ignorant in, before speaking out against them. 

 In my humble opinion, Cory Bernardi is trash.

Sources:

Defining Nontraditional Families
Marriage vote delayed
Traditional Families  
Cory Bernardi dangerous comments
Bernardi denies his own words
Non-traditional families upset Cory
Bernardi directs others to pro-rape advocate  
Climate change denial
Majority of Australians want equality
Orlando tragedy 

  And for those brave souls who have their tin-foil hat securely fastened to their head and can stomach the complete lack of common sense you can always get this kind of rubbish straight from the bigots mouth, so to speak. 

Cory Bernardi's totally not a parody website.

No really that is legit his website, you have been warned. In fact i would recommend you go to the Cory Bernardi Makes Baby Jesus Cry facebook page instead.

 

Its trash day: Scott Morrison

Its trash day:

Scott Morrison

 Scott Morrison (ScoMo) is a Liberal party (far right wing extremist) politician. 

 He was Australia's immigration minister for a time and was often criticized for his draconian treatment of refuges. 

 His actions during this time were believed by many to violate the Refugee Convention. His seemingly indefinite imprisonment of child refuges was seen my many to be unconscionable.

 In an astounding move Scot Morrison was not held accountable for his actions but instead the welfare of vulnerable Australians was placed in his hands as he became Minister for Social Services. Later he would be rewarded with the role of Treasurer which he still amazingly holds today.

You may remember that ScoMo attended the ACL gay-hate rally, and said he respected their horrific homophobic views. 

  Now in a show of complete ignorance of the issues facing LGBT Australians he has claimed he knows how the LGBT community feels because he has faced similar bigotry. 

  A straight, christian, white, wealthy male, claiming to know how homophobia feels, claiming to have suffered hate speech. It is disgusting that he can hold such a position in our government and seemingly not have a shred of empathy.

 No Scott Morrison doesn't face the same bigotry, he has the right to marry, he can safely show affection to his partner without the fear of being bashed or murdered. He has no fear of letting slip his partners gender as it wont negatively effect how companies, employers or acquaintances treat him.  
  He certainly doesn't have organizations whose sole purpose is to lobby against him having equal rights. He doesn't have politicians arguing that he shouldn't have the same rights as them. 
 He cant know the fear that some homophobe with a gun will go into his local ScMo pub and murder 49 ScoMos. 
 He has no idea how it feels to face such bigotry. That he claims to shows that he is incredibly out of touch with the effects of the bigotry that he himself promotes.

 Malcolm Turnbull claims that Australia now has zero tolerance for homophobia, and yet Scott Morrison remains Treasurer. He claimed that the 'debate' leading up to a plebiscite allowing gay people equal rights would be respectful, despite the escalating examples of disrespect, vilification and hate speech against the vulnerable LGBT community..

 Here is a link that will help you contact Scott Morrison and respectfully ask him to educate himself or politely ask him to step down.

Contact ScoMo

Even if you think ScoMo has faced 'discrimination' due to his actions, there is still one major difference. He chooses how he treats others, while homosexuals are born homosexual.

Barnaby Joyce is wrong on equality

 Barnacle Joyce Strikes Again

Regular readers of this blog or anyone who doesn’t watch only biased news will remember Barnaby Joyce the agriculture minister of Australia as the man who attacked an animal welfare group for exposing cruelty in the Australian wool industry, or perhaps the man who threatened to have Johnny Depp’s little terriers killed.

Amazingly Barnaby is still in the front bench and is still the agriculture minister; he is in the news again for his cruel and barbaric comments on equality. This is what he said:

“I don’t believe we should be redefining marriage.”

So we should repeal the change to the marriage act of 2004, no not really he is pretending that never happened.

-“(marriage) is not about equality”

That may be easy to say when you have the rights that others do not, marriage equality is exactly about equality.

He seems to be saying that if you change the marriage legislation then, it still doesn’t change marriage. Again I have to wonder about the discriminatory changes made in 2004 that excluded same-sex couples. But again he isn’t referring to that legislation only legislation that would allow equal rights. Also if it wouldn't change his interpretation of his religions current version of marriage (which it wouldn't) then why does he stand against it?

He is using the term traditional marriage, I don’t think 2004 to present makes something traditional, and let’s be honest here when he says traditional he means biblical.  I don’t think he is really advocating for traditional biblical marriage, just his interpretation of his religions current version of marriage. The marriage laws in Australia are supposed to be non-secular, religion has nothing to do with t, and well except for the fact the laws were changed in 2004 to prevent the practice of same sex marriages by those religions that accept the fact homosexuality is a natural expression of human sexuality.

He said “everybody doesn’t get everything they want.” Now hang on just one minute here, were talking about removing unconstitutional discriminatory legislation and giving equal rights to a persecuted minority, and that’s his response.  Perhaps if we were asking for retroactive compensation for all the ears we haven’t had equal rights that may be something a sane person might say. If we were even just demanding the return of want all the estimated taxes, levees and government fees we have paid since we were born gay without full rights, then maybe.  But we are not, we just want equal rights, and to not be discriminated against would be nice, that’s it, that’s our agenda.

We’re talking about the increased feelings of commitment, acceptance and the benefit that children may have when their parents are married, and his response is “everybody doesn’t get everything they want.”. When talking about removing governmental discrimination, that studies have shown leads to prejudice and discrimination in other areas of our society. When talking about the discrimination of homosexuals that can lead to depression, drug abuse, stress, anxiety, and suicide he said “everybody doesn’t get everything they want.” Lets just let the gravity of that sink in for a second...

He seems to be saying that those who are infertile or those who do not intend to have children should also be barred from marriage, but that would require changing the marriage laws again so he is contradicting himself.
 

He then tries to claim changing the legislation (which would have no effect on his interpretation of his religions current version of marriage) would somehow negatively affect children. When to contrary it is shown that married family’s children are more accepted in our society. He then rambles about children having an absolute right to know their biological parents, which has nothing to do with marriage equality at all. Funny children have that absolute right but if there born gay like I was and might one day want to marry the person they love, then he suddenly doesn’t care too much about their rights.

He seems to think it has been “thousands of years” since 2004, its 2015 now, um that’s very not right.

 

And apparently we aren’t allowed to end discrimination in Australia because other countries might incorrectly see us as “decadent”, oh seriously, this is beyond ridiculous. 

There is obviously no valid argument against marriage equality, those bigoted and homophobic politicians against equal rights should just resign if they cant do the right thing, and let us pass the laws and move on to other things already.

A good source for information, can be found on this Marriage Equality website.

Seriously it should be one of the first places to go before any politician voices their opinion about equality, might make some of their opinions a little more informed.

The Ghost of Phil Robertson

Sometimes bigots say non bigoted things.

The meme below keeps appearing in my Facebook timeline. It was difficult to know if those posting it were bigots or didn't realised who was on the meme and what it was being used for. Now days there are a lot less bigots on my Facebook, standing up against homophobia will do that, i think those still posting it don't realise its history. I keep explaining it but it wont go away, its like the ghost of Phil Robertson's bigotry is haunting my news feed.
 So today we are going to take a look at the man, Phil Robertson (pictured), what he stands for, and why the meme was created.

Phil Robertson

He was born on born April 24, 1946, he kills animals for a living,has a business based on hunting and reality television actor on Duck Dynasty.He was suspended from the A&E program after he revealed his bigeted views, but a backlash from bigoted views caused A&E to reinstate him to the show. If you think that is unacceptable you can contact A&E here.

What he said:

• "gay men were sent by the devil to tempt us all with their magnificent anuses"

•  "picking cotton was so fun, black people just couldn't stop singing"

•  "You got to marry these girls when they are about 15 or 16,"

•  "Two guys break into an atheist's home. He has a little atheist wife and two little atheist daughters. Two guys break into his home and tie him up in a chair and gag him.Then they take his two daughters in front of him and rape both of them and then shoot them, and they take his wife and then decapitate her head off in front of him and then they can look at him and say, 'Isn't it great that I don't have to worry about being judged? Isn't it great that there's nothing wrong with this? There's no right or wrong, now, is it dude? Then you take a sharp knife and take his manhood and hold it in front of him and say,  Wouldn't it be something if there was something wrong with this? But you're the one who says there is no God, there's no right, there's no wrong, so we're just having fun. We're sick in the head, have a nice day."

• “I never, with my eyes, saw the mistreatment of any black person. Not once,” he said. “Where we lived was all farmers. The blacks worked for the farmers. I hoed cotton with them. I’m with the blacks, because we’re white trash. We’re going across the field … They’re singing and happy. I never heard one of them, one black person, say, ‘I tell you what: These doggone white people’—not a word!… Pre-entitlement, pre-welfare, you say: Were they happy? They were godly; they were happy; no one was singing the blues.” (this was in relation to the African American civil rights movement).
•  “Start with homosexual behavior and just morph out from there, Bestiality, sleeping around with this woman and that woman and that woman and those men. Don’t be deceived. Neither the adulterers, the idolaters, the male prostitutes, the homosexual offenders, the greedy, the drunkards, the slanderers, the swindlers—they won’t inherit the kingdom of God. Don’t deceive yourself. It’s not right.”
•   “It seems like, to me, a vagina—as a man—would be more desirable than a man’s anus. That’s just me. I’m just thinking: There’s more there! She’s got more to offer. I mean, come on, dudes! You know what I’m saying? But hey, sin: It’s not logical, my man. It’s just not logical.”

What happened:

A&E suspended Phil for his bigoted comments but due to a huge outpouring of bigots claiming free speech and freedom of religion. A&E reinstated the bigot after only nine days. The bigoted protesters seems to ignore that fact that in America at the time you could be fired for being born gay, they don't seem to be protesting about that at all.

That is when this meme surfaced, while it seems innocent enough, what it is really saying is that Phil's comments are acceptable and even compassionate! I am sure that those who post this meme on my Facebook do not agree with his comments, or that they are in any way acceptable.

We should always remember that your religion should dictate how you behave. Freedom of religion allows others to dictate how they behave based on their religion or moral code. Your religion or beliefs should not not trump anothers rights to freedom or equality. 

So would you still post that meme on your Facebook, would you do it if you had gay, vegan, religious or African American friends on Facebook?

Should supporters of man-woman marriage be labelled bigots?

A look at the 'arguments' against equality.

In this series we are going to have a look at The Australian "Christian" Lobby (ACL), a political anti-gay group, as with a vote on equality looming, they are exploding with nonsensical vitriol and hate speech.

 This will be the last one in this series I hope. Not because the ACL are not providing adequate material, its just that their feeble arguments have nothing to do with equal marriage and its boring me.

2 June 2015

“The Australian Christian Lobby was today concerned at the intolerance and vandalism being shown to conscientious objectors of same-sex marriage and call for a mature public debate.”

Intolerance; well in episode 3 I did give the ACL the Hypocrite award, and they continue to prove they have earned it. Perhaps those in glass houses should refrain from throwing stones?

Conscientious objectors? Really? checking the definition we see that label does not apply, unless the ACL is calling for war against Homosexuals and those who want equality?

“Those of us who in good faith do not support changing the definition of marriage are tired of being called bigots and other names,” ACL Managing Director Lyle Shelton said.

While I dispute that anyone can be opposed to equal rights “in good faith” I wonder if he is supporting the 2004 change to the definition of marriage, because this proposed legislation kind of voids that, I am obviously being flippant just as he is obviously being misleading with his comment to not be in support of changing our definitions of marriage.

The biggest thing here is if he is tired of being called a bigot, he simply needs to stop being one. We can’t do that for him, if he stops being bigoted I am sure people would stop pointing out that he is a bigot.

“I’ve got thick skin and these attacks are water off a duck’s back however there are millions of Australians who for religious and cultural reasons will never accept a redefinition of marriage.”

After complaining about being labelled a bigot he then goes on to describe anti-equality campaigners in terns that make it clear they are bigots.

“They would be forgiven for thinking these acts of vandalism and abuse are just a foretaste of what is to come if Australia redefines marriage.”

I’ll just leave this here shall I?

“This debate must be conducted in a climate of free speech and civility where the contrary arguments can be put and given a fair hearing.”

What debate? Should Australians have equal rights? I believe there is a difference between free speech and hate speech. I do not find the ACL’s comments or objections to me having equal rights to be at all civil. As I have demonstrated in this program, there are no real contrary arguments.

 

“Sadly we have seen in other countries that have redefined marriage that people who hold fast to the natural and timeless understanding of marriage have faced legal punishment for living out their conscientious beliefs.”

Really, you only just finished saying you wanted to be civil and speak 'in good faith'. Marriage has changed definition, between cultures, and withing religions, our own marriage act was changed to exclude homosexuals in 2004, that’s not timeless, it is difficult to remain civil with someone who is arguing that you should not have equal rights and is being incredibly disingenuous.  And to correct that statement further, bigots have faced legal action for discriminating against persecuted minorities, as it should be.

“Bill Shorten needs to guarantee that there will be protections for the millions of Australians who disagree with his plan to redefine marriage and family.”

I am sure people will be exempt from marrying couples on any grounds, and where did family’s come from. The legislation doesn’t change the definition of family; homosexuals come from, form, and exist in families today. 

Should supporters of man-woman marriage be labelled bigots?

No of course they shouldn't. However if those same people are against a race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexuality or other subset of the community having equal rights, then of course they should be labelled bigots, because they fit the definition.
If you don't want to fit the definition then you need to change your behavior.

Bigot; 

Merrium- Webster, 

 A person who strongly and unfairly dislikes other people, ideas, etc. : a bigoted person; especially : a person who hates or refuses to accept the members of a particular group (such as a racial or religious group).

Conscientious objection:  

Dictionary.com

Refusal on moral or religious grounds to bear arms in a military conflict or to serve in the armed forces.

Civil 

(google definitions)
Courteous and polite.

 'In good faith"   

Fairfax dictionary

Honesty; a sincere intention to deal fairly with others.

Hypocrite

dictionary.com

a person who pretends to have virtues, moral or religious beliefs, principles, etc., that he or she does not actually possess, especially a person whose actions belie stated beliefs.

a person who feigns some desirable or publicly approved attitude, especially one whose private life, opinions, or statements belie his or her public statements.