The Gay Games?

The Olympics are almost over - thank God!

Ok not that I'm not a huge fan, and DVR-ed pretty much every event - but after a while, you see one person go down a hill, you've seen 'em all go down. I'm looking forward to the closing ceremony - not sure it I'll watch it but it'll be nice to have a break from seeing the incessant coverage of some random person you maybe hear about once every four years...  OK that sounded a little mean but admit it - you all think it too!
But the Olympics are done or are they? 

I just remembered the Gay Olympics are this summer!! Notice the logo similarities btw - both people shaped with disproportionate legs... lol ok ok...

When I first heard about the Gay Olympics a few years agoI wasn't sure if it was a good idea. One of my main pet peeves is when we as people, take our differences and flaunt them.  I'm not talking about PRIDE or drag shows but for example: The Black Entertainment Channel or even LOGO - my first response to both was - if there was a white or "straight" channel the ACLU would be all over that like Hillary Duff on her new fiancee (sorry I just HAD to go there). Don't get me wrong, I LOVE LOGO  - especially RuPaul's Drag Race - AND would LOVE to work there (At LOGO that is) I mean check out this show:

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Anyway, why SHOULD there be a Gay Games? What's the point? Well here's what their website says:

Based on the principles of Inclusion, Participation and Personal Best, the Games welcome everybody, regardless of their sexual orientation, age, gender, race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, physical challenge, political beliefs, physical ability, athletic/artistic skills or HIV/health status. There are no minimum athletic standards to qualify for the Games. The only requirement is the desire to support the ideals of the Games. People with specific needs or disabilities are integrated as full-fledged participants, volunteers, officials or spectators. By accepting the Games' challenge to reach for their personal best in sports, artistic and cultural activities, all Games participants automatically become winners.

Ok I totally dig that. In fact, I admire it. It's not an elitist best of the best gays event it's more of a communion. There are medal ceremonies and competitions but there are also parties, a celebration of life with participants from six continents - all together for one reason.  So yes, I am excited about the Gay Games in Germany this summer.  I would love to participate - or even volunteer! And even though I may not have heard of ANY of the athletes, I have a feeling it will be just as exciting as the "Real Olympics".   Anyone planning to attend?

What's in a name?

I tend to wonder what the point is in defining oneself as gay, straight, trans gender...  I agree that sometimes we need labels - descriptive words to further explain actions.

"I am attracted to women, therefore I am a lesbian"

Fine.  Do it up. But like in my first posting about coming out at work I know that sometimes a name, or label changes the way people see you, look at you, talk to and about you.   I get it, we all do. Finding the courage to come out - explain yourself, it's a good thing I think.

So when I  get an email about Glenn Beck shooting off his mouth AGAIN I have to laugh. Don't get me wrong, I don't catch the guy's show.  I think I should just to see what the heck will come out of his mouth next. But apparently this time he went off about Barack Obama's first name.  What a dumb arguement.

Here's the segment provided by Media Matters.  As you can see it's the main story on their page. But to be fair he usually is - not that he probably doesn't deserve it.



Ok so as a child Barack Obama wanted to fit in and changes his name to Barry.  But he doesn't CHANGE it back.  His name IS Barack.  Deal with it.  It's not like he ran for President as Barry or even John Obama.  We all knew what his name was and he was still elected.  Sorry Beck your candidate just didn't have the votes.

As to whether or not President Obama has terrorist ties or a secret agenda...who knows. Honestly - we don't but we also don't know the true agenda of most people.

And lets face it the Obama Biden logos do look like they're saying Osama bin Laden if you look quickly.  Oh don't tell me you didn't see it too!
It still doesn't mean our President is a terrorist...I don't think.

Anyway the point is Glenn Beck straighten out man (I say  that figuratively). You can be a pundit on TV and radio - do your thing but have a valid argument with something to stand on! Not this bull shit "he changed his name" argument.  I get you lack traditional education, but that's no excuse.

I respect anyone whose opinion or argument has a solid basis even if we completely disagree. I think most people do. But seriously  - this guy?  How does he still have a job?  Thoughts?