I Can See Homophobia From My House!
I Can See Homophobia From My House!
Visceral_Fella
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/18/12
#2I Can See Homophobia From My House!
Posted: 7/11/13 at 6:27pm
Wow. I was in St. Petersburg back in 2000. They were just beginning to come out of their "crime lord" era after the fall of the Soviet Union. Those crime lords (mafia types) went legit, because they could make as much money in the new economy legally as they could illegally in the old.
It was a fascinating city. Decaying decadence. You could see what it once was. There were companies going around restoring everything. They were finally able to put crosses back on the Christian churches, since the ban to practice the religion openly had been removed.
The people were hesitant to look tourists in the eye, but when they did, there was a sense of hope. An eagerness to embrace a new life. Fear mixed with joy.
It's sad to hear that things aren't moving forward anymore. It's 13 years since I was there ... and this is a giant step backwards for their country.
I'm glad I went. I won't be going again soon, certainly not as long as this law is in place.
"Jaws is the Citizen Kane of movies."
blocked: logan2, Diamonds3, Hamilton22
blocked: logan2, Diamonds3, Hamilton22
StockardFan
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/19/08
JustAGuy
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/20/03
#4I Can See Homophobia From My House!
Posted: 7/11/13 at 8:23pm
Well, there goes all the male figure skaters. I hope bail money is part of the package the Olympics Committees give them.
"Just a Guy. Your feelings are touching. I am gladdened by the thought that you will one day wind up 6 feet under as we all do." - MrRoxy ------
"I do not suggest you walk out the door onto a New York street with your vulnerable child part exposed and not protected..." - Jason Bennett
Wildcard
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/21/06
#7I Can See Homophobia From My House!
Posted: 7/12/13 at 5:34pmYes Yes Yes Yes Yes and YES to whoever that is in your new pic Jordan.
#8I Can See Homophobia From My House!
Posted: 7/12/13 at 5:51pm
That's the amazing actress Tilda Swinton, who played the White Witch in the first and second (a cameo) Chronicles of Narnia movie.
She's stunning.
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#10I Can See Homophobia From My House!
Posted: 7/12/13 at 6:10pm
Here's an upside? Maybe lots of hate-filled Americans will move to Russia?
On a serious note, this is incredibly frightening for so many.
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
#11I Can See Homophobia From My House!
Posted: 7/12/13 at 6:12pm
@Red
Tilda also made a small cameo in the 3rd Narnia film. Just an FYI.
#12I Can See Homophobia From My House!
Posted: 7/12/13 at 6:55pm
Tilda is also an Oscar-winner.
Here's an article link regarding this recent photo.
"Jaws is the Citizen Kane of movies."
blocked: logan2, Diamonds3, Hamilton22
blocked: logan2, Diamonds3, Hamilton22
Videos