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Bush and advisors moving to interfere with "pro gay" theatre
Switz78
Featured Actor Joined: 12/9/04
#50Bush and his stupidity
Posted: 12/9/04 at 1:19pm
Is anyone else conjuring up images from Cradle Will Rock? I think the government tried to tell us what we could write and perform in once before, right? and I believe our response was to continue doing whatever the hell we wanted. First Communism and now omosexuals? Somehow I don't see how these two are the same threat to America. Oh that's right Homos aren't a threat. Bush is afraid of what he doesn't know and he doesn't know a whole hell of a lot.
He wants to stop stem cell research too because he's afraid that they will clone an intelligent version of him.
#51Bush and his stupidity
Posted: 12/9/04 at 1:21pm
This incident also has been making me think of WPA and "Cradle Will Rock" all day...
We should perform the play about beaver communists for Bush.
SueleenGay
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/9/03
#52Bush and his stupidity
Posted: 12/9/04 at 1:38pm
I love Jon Stewart. Last night on Larry King he talked about the homophobia in America. He said if it was such an abomination against God how come it didn't make it into "The Top Ten?"
So let's start with that list. Maybe this administration should consider the following before they attack...
I AM THE LORD THY GOD, THOU SHALT NOT HAVE strange gods BEFORE ME.
Does this include the President? Judge not lest ye be judged, asshole.
THOU SHALT NOT TAKE THE NAME OF THE LORD THY GOD IN VAIN.
Well, that would exclude practically every play, film, album and TV show that is not shown on one of the top networks with the exception of Barney and Spongebob.
REMEMBER THOU KEEP HOLY THE SABBATH DAY.
Close all theatres on Sunday, also, no Football, TV, Nascar or tractor pulls. No flea markets or church carnivals.
HONOR THY FATHER AND THY MOTHER.
What, no Simpsons?
THOU SHALT NOT KILL.
No Shakespeare, Tarintono, or executions in Texas. Not to mention Iraq.
THOU SHALT NOT COMMIT ADULTERY.
I think Jimmy Swaggart, Jim Bakker, might have something to say about this one.
THOU SHALT NOT STEAL.
Well, there goes Les Miz! Not to mention Enron, social security, and new taxes!
THOU SHALT NOT BEAR FALSE WITNESS AGAINST THY NEIGHBOR.
What, no Musto? Cindy Adams? Liz Smith? C’mon, now your pushing it.
THOU SHALT NOT COVET THY NEIGHBOR'S WIFE.
But that Bush Mama is such a hottie.
THOU SHALT NOT COVET THY NEIGHBOR'S GOODS.
So I can’t dream of living in the White House?.
PEACE.
#53Bush and his stupidity
Posted: 12/9/04 at 1:53pm
Please Remember that not ALL republicans are pigs...just most.
Apart from that this is DISGUSTING!
This world is so biggotted I can not stand it.
Side note-Elton John is not an American citizen thus has no voice when it comes to who is elected president of the US. He was being given a HUGE honor by the LEADER OF THE FREE WORLD. Even though he might hate Bush's guts that is a big deal.
David walked into the valley
With a stone clutched in his hand
He was only a boy
But he knew someone must take a stand
There will always be a valley
Always mountains one must scale
There will always be perilous waters
Which someone must sail
-Into the Fire
Scarlet Pimpernel
#54Bush and his stupidity
Posted: 12/9/04 at 2:21pm
When I was done screaming at my father for raising me in a country that treats people as second-class citizens based on who they love, I came up with a plan:
No sex for anyone opposed to gay marriage! We'll Lysistrata them! Who's with me?
"I am special, I am special! Please, God, please, don't let me be normal!" ---Louisa, The Fantasticks
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Intolerant of intolerance.
broadwayguy2
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/18/03
#55Bush and his stupidity
Posted: 12/9/04 at 2:29pmI saw this last night and have been FUMING since. This "free country" is scaring me.
#56Bush and his stupidity
Posted: 12/9/04 at 2:38pmGee, I wonder how the Log Cabin Republicans will justify this??
Hey Dottie!
Did your colleagues enjoy the cake even though your cat decided to sit on it? ~GuyfromGermany
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/31/69
#57Bush and his stupidity
Posted: 12/9/04 at 2:43pm
MEANWHILE . . .
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/news/archive/2004/12/09/international1147EST0566.DTL&type=printable
#58Bush and his stupidity
Posted: 12/9/04 at 2:53pm
Brilliant post, Auggie. Elton has very confused and conflicted views lately. I wish he would stand by them. I wouldn't have accepted the medal from Shrubya. In fact, I would have refused it at the ceremony.
Brilliant post to you robbiej. I think wallet values is why most people voted for Bush--that and fear. And, people really are shooting themselves in the foot.
And, I'm not moving to Canada--I'm going to stay and fight!
And, anyone who would criticize another country for commenting on the U.S. is just plain ignorant. Our media spends most of its time commenting on issues outside the U.S. If countries need to mind their own business, then why are we constantly in other countries'? Just moronic thinking!
#59Bush and his stupidity
Posted: 12/9/04 at 2:55pm
Well, if I didn't think that this was little more than babble, I'd be more upset.
If it is true, I am sad.
Hamlet's father.
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/31/69
#60Bush and his stupidity
Posted: 12/9/04 at 3:04pmIt is a matter of record that Katherine Hepburn rejected the offer of a Kennedy Center Honor until Reagan and BushI were out of office - and she was blunt about the reason for her refusal.
#62Bush and his stupidity
Posted: 12/9/04 at 3:21pm
Katherine Hepburn ala Mario Cantone ala me
"Bush makes me shiver and quiver!"
*WARNING*
Upon reading that article this morning, I wrote the following passage for my weekly rhet assignment and turned it in, foul language and all. I'm sorry if I offend anyone on the board, but for nothing else.
HOW IS THIS MAN IN OFFICE???!!! FIRST GAY MARRIAGES NOW
HOMOSEXUAL THEMES IN THEATRE???!!! HOW IS... WHY IS.... I DON'T EVEN HAVE WORDS FOR THIS!!! F* YOU GEORGE BUSH AND YOUR WAYS OF “THINKING!!!” F* ALL YOU STAND FOR AND YOUR WISHES TO "WIPE OUT" YOUR COUNTRY!!! UNNATURAL??? I'D RISK GETTING PUMMELED OR SHOT BY A SECRET SERVICE ADGENT JUST FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO KISS YOU ON THE LIPS TO FINALLY DRILL INTO YOUR BIGGOTTED HEAD THAT “GAY” DOESN'T SPREAD LIKE A COLD. NO, YOU WON'T CATCH IT, AND YES, I AM A GOOD PERSON!!! F* YOU FOR TRYING TO MAKE ME FEEL OTHERWISE!!! I AM A GOOD PERSON AND YOUR BIGGOTTED ATTEMPS TO MAKE ME FEEL LESS LIKE A HUMAN BEING BY STATING THAT MY WAY OF LIFE IS “UNNATURAL” IS BULLSH*!!! F* YOUR PRESIDENCY!!! F* YOUR GREED!!! F*CK THIS BILL!!! AND F* F*IN' TEXAS!!! HOW COULD ANYONE SUPPORT THIS??????
Love you all.
Stay strong.
Stay united.
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#63Bush and his stupidity
Posted: 12/9/04 at 3:23pm
I want to add that this isn't as big a worry as it might sound on the production front. Most theatre doesn't depend on government support. They depend on subscriptions, private, foundation and corporate donations, and ticket sales.
What we need to worry about is if a domino effect of this mentality affects the others. And, we need to worry that gay theatre scripts are going to be affected in libraries, etc.
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/31/69
#64Bush and his stupidity
Posted: 12/9/04 at 3:39pmI would love to hear Mr. Fierstein's reaction to this.
BWayBoy88
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/23/04
#65Bush and his stupidity
Posted: 12/9/04 at 3:44pmWow this really pissed me off. There just arent words to describe how much I hate this man.
BWayBoy88
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/23/04
#66Bush and his stupidity
Posted: 12/9/04 at 3:56pmSorry double post Updated On: 12/9/04 at 03:56 PM
PitPro2004
Broadway Star Joined: 2/15/04
#67Bush and his stupidity
Posted: 12/9/04 at 4:00pm
As The Daily Mirror asked:
“How can 59,054,087 people be so dumb?”
I ask myself this question all the time.
Trust me; Bush' term in the White House will not last. He has alread escaped one assasination attempt this year, I feel he has plenty more coming his way. And it prolly won't be the Taliban at this point...he's too adept at pissing off his own countrymen.
"Sticks and stones, sister. Here, have a Valium!"
#68Bush and his stupidity
Posted: 12/9/04 at 4:21pm
"Smart! And into all those exotic mystiques -- The Kama Sutra and Chinese techniques. I hear she knows more than seventy-five. Call me tomorrow if you're still alive!"
#69Bush and his stupidity
Posted: 12/9/04 at 5:39pm
"Trust me; Bush' term in the White House will not last. He has alread escaped one assasination attempt this year, I feel he has plenty more coming his way."
Good.
And Rep Gerald Allens telephone # is
(205) 556-5310 - call and let him know what you think.
Updated On: 12/9/04 at 05:39 PM
LittleBitRacist
Featured Actor Joined: 12/5/04
#70Bush and his stupidity
Posted: 12/9/04 at 5:47pm
I hope Allen and Bush both die a painful death 
I wish someone would just kill bush already and we can add a new song to Assassins with a sort of "Ding Dong the witch is dead" theme.
#71Bush and his stupidity
Posted: 12/9/04 at 5:48pmOkay, come on now, you don't like his policies and I assume that most of the people on this board don't like them as well but don't get carried away.
"Smart! And into all those exotic mystiques -- The Kama Sutra and Chinese techniques. I hear she knows more than seventy-five. Call me tomorrow if you're still alive!"
LittleBitRacist
Featured Actor Joined: 12/5/04
#72Bush and his stupidity
Posted: 12/9/04 at 5:48pm
I hope Allen and Bush both die a painful death
I wish someone would just kill bush already and we can add a new song to Assassins with a sort of "Ding Dong the witch is dead" theme.
Featured Actor Joined: 12/31/69
Borstalboy
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/9/04
#74Bush and his stupidity
Posted: 12/9/04 at 6:14pm
This would probably be more effective. This is a suggestion from a blog called Diary of a Mad Librarian:
Dear all, I ask you to join a protest against Gerald Allen, the legislator who wants to bury all books with homosexual main characters.
There's two steps:
Step One:
Let him know what he's trying to ban! Choose a worthwhile book that his proposed law would ban, and send it to him.
State House:
Rep. Gerald Allen
Room 531
11 S. Union Street
Montgomery, AL 36130
(334) 242-7758
District Address:
Rep. Gerald Allen
8200 Old Hargrove Road East
Cottondale, AL 35453
(205) 556-5310
Step Two:
Please spread the word.
"Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men who find it easier to live in the world they've been given than to explore the power they have to change it. Impossible is not a fact. It's an opinion. Impossible is not a declaration. It's a dare. Impossible is potential. Impossible is temporary. Impossible is nothing.”
~ Muhammad Ali
Updated On: 12/9/04 at 06:14 PM
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