Prop 8 Protest Information Thread - Page 18

BarTopDancer · 11-13-2008, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

Hahah, that's 'cause you're stuck in the O.C.

But seriously, we're all likely stuck in a past time. Orange County is less conservative than it once was, and our perceptions haven't caught up.

My perception was the L.A. County was unabashedly liberal ... and we all know how that turned out last week.

I think your second statement is truer. I used to hate it, think it was way to boring... but the more I explore the more I find things to do close to home.

Kevy Baby · 11-13-2008, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

I'd hardly call Laguna tiny. Or UC Irvine. Just to name a couple. Prop 8 passed here, but it was 57-42. McCain won here, but by only 50-47. OC ain't what it used to be, let's try to get it over that edge.

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Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

Eh, I think certain areas are more conservative than others. But I don't think it's one giant pocket of conservatives with tiny little spots of liberals.

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

But seriously, we're all likely stuck in a past time. Orange County is less conservative than it once was, and our perceptions haven't caught up.

Living in Brea (still VERY conservative), my views are a little jaded I admit.

Cadaverous Pallor · 11-13-2008, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Morrigoon

Of if there's going to be an OC thing, I could do that. But OC sounds splintered between Irvine City Hall and South Coast Plaza.

There are 575 confirmed on Facebook for Irvine (and remember, not everyone is on Facebook). Seems decently huge to me...

LSPoorEeyorick · 11-13-2008, 08:41 PM

Well, it's not actually huge. Not in comparison to even the small LA rallies. But you're not going for huge, you're going to represent your beliefs in your home town.

Isaac · 11-13-2008, 08:47 PM

About 4,200 confirmed for the LA protest on Facebook.

innerSpaceman · 11-13-2008, 08:53 PM

KPFK keeps insisting there were 20,000 people at Silverlake last Saturday.

Mainstream media insisted it was 5,000.

Guess what my own personal estimate was, without even knowing it would be right in between. That's right, 10,000 was my guestimate from being there.

That's a lot. It was impressive. I hope there's more downtown on Saturday ... and frankly, I NEED the huge turnout to encourage me. This has to stay active in some form for 6 months or so, till the Surpreme Court decides the issue. So it's important for me to see high energy and interest now, because it will obviously slough off over time.

Anyway, I'm looking forward to sharing the day with all you cool folks who will be there, and for trading stories later at the Tiki Party ... where we're going to have a big send-off for the grand old gay activist of our group.

Isaac · 11-13-2008, 09:15 PM

Grrrr..... Some jerk on Facebook posted this:

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Why is it when someone doesn't get their way that must mean that everything else is wrong and they are right..This has been compared to the civil rights era, but is in no way even like that...Why is this country always giving up its values and morals, just to be politically correct? How far are we willing to go? If you don't like the attention being gay brings, then don't chose that lifestyle. This stuff that is taking place in California is greatly hypercritical.. The courts shouldn't legislate from the bench..Where does it say that marriage is a right?

alphabassettgrrl · 11-13-2008, 09:25 PM

Ha- I wonder what he'd say if it were *his* right to marry taken away.

CoasterMatt · 11-13-2008, 09:28 PM

How about if straights can only get married after a waiting period, you know, like buying a firearm?

alphabassettgrrl · 11-13-2008, 09:36 PM

I almost like that idea.

11-13-2008, 08:41 PM	#174
LSPoorEeyorick scribblin' Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in the moment Posts: 3,872	Well, it's not actually huge. Not in comparison to even the small LA rallies. But you're not going for huge, you're going to represent your beliefs in your home town.
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11-13-2008, 08:47 PM	#175
Isaac the one n only Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Anaheim Posts: 1,236	About 4,200 confirmed for the LA protest on Facebook. __________________
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11-13-2008, 08:53 PM	#176
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	KPFK keeps insisting there were 20,000 people at Silverlake last Saturday. Mainstream media insisted it was 5,000. Guess what my own personal estimate was, without even knowing it would be right in between. That's right, 10,000 was my guestimate from being there. That's a lot. It was impressive. I hope there's more downtown on Saturday ... and frankly, I NEED the huge turnout to encourage me. This has to stay active in some form for 6 months or so, till the Surpreme Court decides the issue. So it's important for me to see high energy and interest now, because it will obviously slough off over time. Anyway, I'm looking forward to sharing the day with all you cool folks who will be there, and for trading stories later at the Tiki Party ... where we're going to have a big send-off for the grand old gay activist of our group.
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11-13-2008, 09:25 PM	#178
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11-13-2008, 09:36 PM	#180
alphabassettgrrl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,978	I almost like that idea. __________________ Why cycling? Anything [sport] that had to do with a ball, I wasn't very good at. -Lance Armstrong
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