I was at the Minnesota State Fair a few weeks ago and

[Puglover]

My partner was running around collecting those little fan thingies that radio stations hand out for his god kids. Anyway, he walked up to one of the AM stations to get one (I was standing off to the side chowing on a corn dog) and he comes back sorta chuckling, "They have a petition over there to ban gay marriage" says he.
All of a sudden I saw red and before I could think I stomped over to the booth where two freepers (man and woman) were signing the petition. Also there was a woman behind the counter.
"Don't you think it might be more productive to outlaw divorce in order to protect marriage?" I asked.
"Maybe" says the male freeper "but, the bible says this is an abomination"
"Yep it does" I said "The bible also says that eating the flesh of a pig is an abomination; as well as strictly observing the sabbath (it was Sunday) tell me, do you always cherry pick what suits your needs from your bible and discard the rest?"
The slack jawed asshole just stared at me and the women both just mumbled and fidgeted.
"You all should be ashamed of yourselves." I said and walked away.

Jesus, these morans don't have a clue, but for once I was glad I didn't lose my bloody temper and start screaming.

Just an FYI the Repuke tents was maybe 1/2 full and really looked quiet and somewhat listless. The DFL tent was PACKED and literally buzzing with energy. Minnesota is gonna go Kerry in a big way I think.
Jeff

[LisaLynne]

1. Woo hoo!

Thanks for reporting about the DFL tent. How exciting!

And good for you for saying something to those people. Yikes!

I honestly don't think that people like that have ever bothered to actually read the Bible. They hear somebody say that it says that homosexuality is bad and that's good enough for them. It's the word of their god. Fine. But, as you pointed out, they ignore all the other things that are crammed right in there. Things that they don't follow. If you're taking the Bible literally as the word of your god, how can you justifying throwing out the bits you don't want to bother with?

[Claire Beth]

2. yes, they are true idiots....

they pick and choose what they want to believe in the bible. I am not gay, but I have a lot of friends who are. I certainly believe that all americans should have the SAME rights and privileges. I get disgusted with people who claim to be "christians" when they are nothing more than Paulists. Jesus actually said nothing against homosexuality but he said a lot against adultery and you don't see petitions going around to change the constitution about that one, do you?

[ElsewheresDaughter]

3. thank you! thank you! thank you!

[Fovea]

4. Good job!

Direct action is best. Your reframing Jesus was inspired.
Also, do you feel a blue shift?

[Puglover]

7. Well I might have rethought

the "stomping over" had there been 3 or 4 large guys signing it
:-)

So I don't want to proport to be that much of a hero; but yes I think Minnesota by in large is mostly blue. Problem is Pawlenty is a Repuke with a pretty face and demeanor that seems moderate.
I.E. During the first days of the Iraq War he proposed fining anti-war
protestors at the same time he was appearing at pro-war events. What an asshole.

[wettap]

8. Yes, I think Minnesota will remain blue also, but

since I arrived here, there has been a shift in priorities, as far as the electorate. I can remember when Minnesota only had two Republican congressman. They now have 4. (of 8) About the only areas of the State that you can count on for being strongly Democrat are the Iron range and Minneapolis/St.Paul.

The Metro suburbs and outstate Minnesota are voting redder more often.

I don't know what the future holds. :(

[AIJ Alom]

5. Thanks bro !!!

Now that was awesome !!! We should answer all the Holier than Thou momos with your lines !

[Worst Username Ever]

6. I did not make it to the fair

but driving around the wealthy linden-hills area, it is Kerry everywhere you look. Beautiful (although minneapolis is never really in doubt...).