tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4080946.post733202114120284783..comments2024-03-26T00:37:34.943+01:00Comments on Venezuela News And Views: Gay marriage, at long last (but not here)Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12128609182544333477noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4080946.post-1089463380231510722015-07-10T16:09:06.872+02:002015-07-10T16:09:06.872+02:00@ Rich: Who decides what is and what is not fundam...@ Rich: Who decides what is and what is not fundamental rights? I remember many times in the 60's many marches for freedom from the African Americans who shed blood, sweat, and tears in the streets for many years before a Bill of Rights was introduced and made law by Congress. Although I am ot against gays being able to marry I am against the way this was handled. <br /><br />Why is the opinion of 5 SCOTUS judges more valid than that of millions of Americans who have voted time and again against this? This sets a dangerous precedence IMO and sends the wrong message that the SCOTUS can over rule the will of the people at any given time for any given reason they see as "just".<br /><br />Public opinion is expressed at the poles where time and again the great majority voted against this. Like it or not that is the way a Democracy is supposed to work. Gay rights are NOT more nor less important than anyone else's rights. The LGBT community can organize and present their own Bill of Rights to Congress same as other minority groups have done in the past. What SCOTUS did was infringe upon the Legislative branch and again sets a dangerous precedence.An0n!mu$https://www.blogger.com/profile/11764925181402287272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4080946.post-23224321971553156672015-07-07T13:09:29.023+02:002015-07-07T13:09:29.023+02:00Any chance of getting power of attorney in Venezue...Any chance of getting power of attorney in Venezuela?Yngvarnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4080946.post-15893840215208901202015-07-05T13:01:19.848+02:002015-07-05T13:01:19.848+02:00Waaaaaay off topic: Was watch yesterday's time...Waaaaaay off topic: Was watch yesterday's time-trial from Utretch yesterday and caught a glimpse of a red and white checkered rocket like the one on your desk. Maybe it's a new addition to the tour circus?HalfEmptyhttp://www.rantburg.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4080946.post-1460343150444649472015-07-02T13:15:33.612+02:002015-07-02T13:15:33.612+02:00Don't bother with the celebrations, at the rat...Don't bother with the celebrations, at the rate Progressive societies are being overran withe Muslim immigration the 'gay revolution' is just a temporary situation.roberto carlosnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4080946.post-71989245760199912242015-06-30T19:37:21.159+02:002015-06-30T19:37:21.159+02:00"The process was shut down in the US. In ever..."The process was shut down in the US. In every state that had referendums the no won. "<br /><br />That is untrue of Minnesota, in which the people not only popularly voted against a gay marriage ban, but the legislature itself subsequently enacted a law legalizing same sex marriage. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4080946.post-13474151220810376562015-06-29T23:51:04.846+02:002015-06-29T23:51:04.846+02:00One reason why public opinion changed so quickly w...One reason why public opinion changed so quickly was that as people became more comfortable taking the risk and coming out, all the people who knew were forced to re-evaluate or reflect on their thoughts on homosexuality. Very good, honest, moral people I knew growing up, in college, and in the military later came out. That certainly had an affect on my thinking. Hopefully in the next generation good people like these won't be too scared to come out until they are well in to adulthooD<br /><br /><br />---------------------------------------<br />Exactly! These situations forced me to think.HalfEmptyhttp://www.rantburg.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4080946.post-79831128629777535882015-06-29T23:16:35.115+02:002015-06-29T23:16:35.115+02:00The SCOTUS decision last Friday was indeed a great...The SCOTUS decision last Friday was indeed a great historical moment and one that surprisingly made me and my friends feel beyond joyous. I've been "legally" married to my husband in California since 2008 when it was briefly allowed before Proposition 8 was passed. In 2012 it was reaffirmed by the SCOTUS Windsor decision and now it has been firmly recognized by this Friday's events. Having been together (and originally married by a rogue catholic priest) for 37 years this victory for civil and human rights feels specially sweet. I wasn't afforded the federal rights that heterosexual friends of mine were afforded when dealing with immigration, health, insurance and other legal matters. We spent several hundred thousand dollars over the years just dealing with the myriad of legal documents and attorney fees just to have a small semblance of a legal framework for our relationship. Luckily we live in a progressive part of California which made things less horrendous than if we had lived in my husband's birth state of Ohio or some other conservative state of the union. Yet it saddens me that it would be a long time before our relationship would be recognized or at least treated fairly by my birth country Venezuela and it further saddens me that my lesbian sister and her partner cannot have their relationship acknowledged by Venezuela. I am definitely not a fan of Chavismo but I was hoping they would make progress in this area. Homophobia is indeed a big scourge in Venezuela but it is just another one of the many great problems the Venezuelan people have.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4080946.post-84146915048833611982015-06-29T17:50:13.905+02:002015-06-29T17:50:13.905+02:00See, I know ALL aspects of US history :-) See, I know ALL aspects of US history :-) Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12128609182544333477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4080946.post-25582713140813476912015-06-29T16:51:27.366+02:002015-06-29T16:51:27.366+02:00Coming from the first country that opened marriage...Coming from the first country that opened marriage for everyone (The Netherlands), I cannot be happier for the LGBT community in the USA. I saw my uncles getting married after being together more than 25 years: true love never fails.<br /><br />How different is the situation in Venezuela. I have some gay friends there and it's horrible to see how they are treated :(. Don't think that'll chance anytime soon, but I sure wish it would. My wife and I are avid supporters of equal rights, for any couple really in love.JMRnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4080946.post-36554583669027181232015-06-29T16:14:11.131+02:002015-06-29T16:14:11.131+02:00@Anonymous: We don't put fundamental rights up...@Anonymous: We don't put fundamental rights up to a popular vote. That's why they're called fundamental. They are not subject to the tyranny of the majority. The US Constitution was written to specifically protect the rights of minorities from the oppression of the maddening crowd. Your statement shows that you have little understanding of how our Constitution works, and even less of what's is actually written in it. Turn off Fox "News" and try reading a book sometime. You are woefully misinformed.Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04198810866232200453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4080946.post-49497545935215520802015-06-29T15:54:00.535+02:002015-06-29T15:54:00.535+02:00What bitterness and homophobia. Get over it, it&#...What bitterness and homophobia. Get over it, it's a done deal. Every single age group in the US supports gay marriage, except for 65+ age group. For people under 30, more than 70% support gay marriage. I'm 33, the only people I know my age or younger that are against gay marriage are either Mormons or evangelicals. <br /><br />As for these "leftist" judges, most of them were appointed by such lefties like Reagan, Bush, or Bush jr. <br /><br />One reason why public opinion changed so quickly was that as people became more comfortable taking the risk and coming out, all the people who knew were forced to re-evaluate or reflect on their thoughts on homosexuality. Very good, honest, moral people I knew growing up, in college, and in the military later came out. That certainly had an affect on my thinking. Hopefully in the next generation good people like these won't be too scared to come out until they are well in to adulthood. <br /><br />I am very happy for my gay brothers and sisters. <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4080946.post-12309751519390070852015-06-29T15:17:56.862+02:002015-06-29T15:17:56.862+02:00Mr. Daniel, so you detect latent homophobia in my ...Mr. Daniel, so you detect latent homophobia in my comments Now I wonder? coming from a guy that likes to perform sexually with other men, which is worse? I take my condition over yours any day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4080946.post-76744042548306777522015-06-29T01:28:55.820+02:002015-06-29T01:28:55.820+02:00P.G.T. Beauregard, yeah I can see it. Too easy tho...P.G.T. Beauregard, yeah I can see it. Too easy tho, but yes outrageous,, deceptive with a fine sense of the theatrical. He damn near won the war for the CSA twice ( a sure thing if his troops had time for breakfast before Shiloh). Point taken.<br />HalfEmptyhttp://www.rantburg.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4080946.post-44379183135428853042015-06-28T20:14:01.864+02:002015-06-28T20:14:01.864+02:00Half
Nope. Not Lee. He was not avaliable. Howeve...Half<br /><br />Nope. Not Lee. He was not avaliable. However I think that another of the confederates was more inclined this way, I forgot if it was Stonewall or Beauregard. <br />;)Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12128609182544333477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4080946.post-51731673477406373162015-06-28T15:03:18.384+02:002015-06-28T15:03:18.384+02:00Times have changed Anon. The change was sudden an...Times have changed Anon. The change was sudden and I am still unsure of some aspects of this societal change, but all in all what other decision could be made?<br /><br />Now as some of you know I am a knuckle dragging rethuglican and enjoy all aspects of rethuglican party animal life, so I will leave you with this.<br /><br /><br /><i>So I could marry Robert E. Lee, but no CSA party favors?</i><br />HalfEmptyhttp://www.rantburg.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4080946.post-14745888873240956002015-06-28T14:55:27.836+02:002015-06-28T14:55:27.836+02:00Anon, four years ago I was uncertain of gay-marria...Anon, four years ago I was uncertain of gay-marriage. Things happened very quickly in surprising ways. The politicians were left in the dust on this issue and have been playing catch up. The Supremes voted the way they did because the court can't get to far from public opinion. See Plessy v. Ferguson for a flip side.<br />HalfEmptyhttp://www.rantburg.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4080946.post-5532135602212451702015-06-28T01:44:44.073+02:002015-06-28T01:44:44.073+02:00Felicitations! Planet Cavernicola is slowly evolvi...Felicitations! Planet Cavernicola is slowly evolving..Sledgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10963609943524453700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4080946.post-19477691249947061432015-06-28T01:27:55.906+02:002015-06-28T01:27:55.906+02:00Anonymous 5:41
There is enough bitter resentemenr...Anonymous 5:41<br /><br />There is enough bitter resentemenr and latent homophobia in your comment that I declare you henceforth honorary chavista.Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12128609182544333477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4080946.post-68418739575132718262015-06-28T01:03:37.547+02:002015-06-28T01:03:37.547+02:00What does being left or right have to do with gay ...What does being left or right have to do with gay rights. Nobody should be opposed unless they follow some stupid religion and if they are dumb enough to believe that crab then who should value their opinion. I know people who are gay and absolute great people, is just how they feel, they do no wrong to anyone else. Unlike haters of Gay rights I am comfortable with my sexuality. Canadian looking inhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00060240194591839197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4080946.post-5634967784823880622015-06-28T00:11:49.743+02:002015-06-28T00:11:49.743+02:00The process was shut down in the US. In every sta...The process was shut down in the US. In every state that had referendums the no won. The majority of the people, when the votes count, is against this stupidity but leftist judges overturned the will of the majority every single time.<br /><br />The media in the US is as solidly leftist as it is in Venezuela, on TV there is just a single outlet that hasn't completely sold out yet and they hate it and go after it with a vengeance just like they used to do it with Globovision, no difference. You see gays portrayed like model citizens but never ever ever like the gay pride freaks they are. In every sitcom, in every talk show the crowds cheer whenever someone is "courageous" to come out. This situation creates the impression that there is a majority in favor but it is through a relentless brain washing campaign.<br />The decision you cheer has zero basis on constitutionality. The three woman in the US Supreme Court would find themselves at home in the Supreme Court of Venezuela, they always vote whatever fits their leftist political agenda.<br />This is what readers in this blog always criticize of Venezuela judicial situation.<br />Bottom line, a leftist is just someone that wants to win no matter what. Leftists will be leftists that's all.<br />Polls show a shift no doubt, but it is because people are tired. In California we voted three times and each time a single liberal judge overturned the results.<br />So go ahead and cheer, but it makes you no different that the Chavistas, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4080946.post-27712199586494151062015-06-27T20:15:40.665+02:002015-06-27T20:15:40.665+02:00Do you realize that Obama (your second coming ... ...Do you realize that Obama (your second coming ... no pun intended) just three years was against gay marriage?<br />Of course of course you knew he was lying then just to get elected.<br />Wonderful stupendous day, no doubt you are enjoying your second coming.<br /><br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4080946.post-13187767910453276542015-06-27T19:03:33.418+02:002015-06-27T19:03:33.418+02:00Daniel, Venezuela is a LOOOOONG way from accepting...Daniel, Venezuela is a LOOOOONG way from accepting gay marriage.<br /><br />Here are the results of an ongoing pol on the front page of Noticiero Digital<br /><br />¿Está de acuerdo con legalizar el matrimonio gay en Venezuela?<br /><br />No 71.41% (617 votes) <br /> <br />Sí 24.54% (212 votes)<br />No sé 4.05% (35 votes) <br /> <br />Total Votes: 864<br /><br />Very sad to see.Island Canucknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4080946.post-420216859093888602015-06-27T18:13:48.991+02:002015-06-27T18:13:48.991+02:00Daniel the regime is actually very progressive. J...Daniel the regime is actually very progressive. Just look at the requirement for 40% women candidates (said facetiously). Honestly, as someone who has lived and worked in 12 countries through the course of my career, Venezuela is the most crudely homophobic.Glennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16513693238751837829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4080946.post-15430404595737489712015-06-27T17:25:15.319+02:002015-06-27T17:25:15.319+02:00Is a truly magic moment here! And I am So Proud to...Is a truly magic moment here! And I am So Proud to be an American who is presently led by the Second Coming of Lincoln. Of course, it did take many, many hard steps to reach this precious day. In Venezuela there is the Leopoldo victory, which is also something to build on.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12698270745774898965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4080946.post-73118086761376755752015-06-27T16:45:40.791+02:002015-06-27T16:45:40.791+02:00Daniel the regime is actually very progressive. J...Daniel the regime is actually very progressive. Just look at the requirement for 40% women candidates (said facetiously). Honestly, as someone who has lived and worked in 12 countries through the course of my career, Venezuela is the most crudely homophobic.Glennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16513693238751837829noreply@blogger.com