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demeter918I'm not what most people call an activist, since I usually am content to complain and whine and then complain more with my friends about how this country is going to the dump and how there should be something done about it... without actually getting up and doing anything about it. Well, this time I did do something about it.
The flyers are doing extremely well. I was actually very lucky today. There was a person talking about God (his version at least) and how He (notice, the gender?) is so against homosexual marriage (among many other things). He was ranting and speaking and sputtering, and many people were very against him. I usually pass these people by and ignore them and any hubbub surrounding the issue. But today, I stopped (after actually going into the library, with all intents to ignore) and something told me this is a great place and time to bring out the flyers. I handed them around and there was a warm reception. There were a few uninterested, but most accepted the flier with interest.
To be honest, this is the first time I've taken such an active stance. I was nervous and my heart was beating like a frightened kitten and my face felt red and I stuttered on several occasions. But... to be honest, now considering it, it felt right. I definitely don't belong on the podium and speaking about these issues, because I know I don't know nearly half-enough, but being and doing something small like this actually was more suitable for me. If only half of the fifty are affected by the flyer, then it was worth all the painful shyness.
I've gotten some chill-eyed looks, but that's to be expected. His inclusion that all homosexuals, bisexuals, and transgenders cannot be considered 'proper families' made it personal. He makes them a homogenous group, with no feeling of the individuals within. It is a great disservice to the US to have him as our representation to the world.
The flyers are doing extremely well. I was actually very lucky today. There was a person talking about God (his version at least) and how He (notice, the gender?) is so against homosexual marriage (among many other things). He was ranting and speaking and sputtering, and many people were very against him. I usually pass these people by and ignore them and any hubbub surrounding the issue. But today, I stopped (after actually going into the library, with all intents to ignore) and something told me this is a great place and time to bring out the flyers. I handed them around and there was a warm reception. There were a few uninterested, but most accepted the flier with interest.
To be honest, this is the first time I've taken such an active stance. I was nervous and my heart was beating like a frightened kitten and my face felt red and I stuttered on several occasions. But... to be honest, now considering it, it felt right. I definitely don't belong on the podium and speaking about these issues, because I know I don't know nearly half-enough, but being and doing something small like this actually was more suitable for me. If only half of the fifty are affected by the flyer, then it was worth all the painful shyness.
I've gotten some chill-eyed looks, but that's to be expected. His inclusion that all homosexuals, bisexuals, and transgenders cannot be considered 'proper families' made it personal. He makes them a homogenous group, with no feeling of the individuals within. It is a great disservice to the US to have him as our representation to the world.
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Date: 2003-10-14 02:20 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2003-10-14 09:34 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2003-10-14 02:31 pm (UTC)*puts on poncy hat and takes out sword*
I hereby knight you Sir Demeter the Activist!
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Date: 2003-10-14 02:54 pm (UTC)Dood you know Demeter...
This is so cool! *is amazed just how small the LJ world is*
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Date: 2003-10-14 09:43 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2003-10-14 02:46 pm (UTC)I think that people (like us) who believe in acceptance of others who may seem "different" from ourselves really *are* in the majority, but sometimes we just aren't as loud as those intolerant few who rant and rave. And unfortunately, we've now got one of those intolerant few in a position of power, but hopefully not for much longer. I have to believe that there is no way he will be re-elected - he's done so much damage to so many things (not to mention what he's done to my blood pressure *so* *many* *times* when I've turned on the news. ::grin::), and that the American people really do understand this and will make ourselves heard come November, 2004. Now, I just pray that we'll find someone to run against him who will actually be an improvement.
You inspire me to speak out about things more myself. Thanks! :-)
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Date: 2003-10-14 09:46 pm (UTC)We have many candidates. Hopefully, one of them will be what we need to fight Bush.
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Date: 2003-10-16 10:14 pm (UTC)You might want to check out this LJ community - they seem to have a fair bit of discussion about possible candidates for next year, particularly those that seem likely not to be warmongers. You might enjoy it:
Oh - and I love your "pacifist - not wimp" icon. Mind if I steal that phrase and put it on an icon of my own one of these days? :-)
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Date: 2003-10-17 12:03 am (UTC)My obsession for Relena and pacifism continues...
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Date: 2003-10-14 02:52 pm (UTC)I totally support you! If I had the courage (which I don't) I'd be handing out fliers too against that prejudice moron we call our president. *shudder*. You go girl!
Second of all I didn't know you knew
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Date: 2003-10-14 09:49 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2003-10-14 09:56 pm (UTC)Dood LJ is odd.
People message each other friends.
Sometimes I find myself going "Who in the nines hell is..."
But I do agree it is fun to meet new people. Especailly those who are fellow adult HP fans ^_~
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Date: 2003-10-14 10:09 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2003-10-15 02:45 am (UTC)Actually I find that they mix well.
All fandoms run together in some way or the other. As I say...once a geek (and I have been an anime geek since the 8th grade) always a geek.
There are also lots of lovely anime style HP fanart drawing on the internet. The books were a really big hit in Japan you know ^_^ (as everywhere else)
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Date: 2003-10-15 08:52 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2003-10-15 11:11 am (UTC)I know some AMAZING anime-style fansites myself of course they are all Remus/Sirius ^__^
and a little Harry/Ron
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Date: 2003-10-16 01:10 pm (UTC)I loathe Remus/Sirius, for reasons known only to Slytherin. -_-
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Date: 2003-10-16 02:57 pm (UTC)OMG you are the first HP fan I have ever met (and I have met A LOT) to dislike Remus/Sirius. Even some of my friends who cant stand slash recognize them as a pair.
I am shocked and impressed.
BTW can I still see you doujinshi?
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Date: 2003-10-16 11:46 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2003-10-17 06:29 am (UTC)But I am afraid a file that big will fill up my hotmail. Could you send it to my university addy since that has no limit?
The address is:
mb3721a@american.edu
OR
Marissa.Bulmash@american.edu
Thanks, luv!
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Date: 2003-10-19 02:51 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2003-10-19 03:02 pm (UTC)ok...well maybe it should wait a few days. I have too much hw for pleasure reading tonight *sigh*
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Date: 2003-10-16 10:22 pm (UTC)Although, I will admit to liking Remus/Snape, as well. At least for now. But once she grows up, I do think that Hermione is really Snape's One True Love. (Sad, but true) ::grin::
Oh - and not to sound stupid, but what's a doujinshi? I meant to ask you at Nimbus, because you talked about it then, but I never quite managed to ask. :-)
Wendy, the clueless. ::grin::
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Date: 2003-10-17 12:13 am (UTC)Augh! Remus/Sirius SERIOUSLY (no pun intended) annoy me. Maybe because I'm one of the few die-hard Remus/Snape fans out there. *beatific smile* They're so lovely together. It doesn't help that I've loathed Sirius ever since finding out about his involvement with the Shrieking Shack incident. XD
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Date: 2003-10-19 03:03 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2003-10-24 07:31 pm (UTC)Sorry to be so long in answering this . . . Hmnh . . . tips for RP? Well, let me just give you some thoughts about the way I see this ship . . . will this work? (Hi, Demeter, btw ::grin::). I like to ship them after she leaves Hogwarts (of course), and I see her going into some field that requires a lot of research - she's good at this, after all. I think that she and Severus already have a lot of common ground for a relationship - I think that even in canon they have respect for one another, particularly for one anothers' intelligence and dedication to their field. I don't know how I'd see them getting together (there's plenty of fanfics that have given that more thought that I have), but once they are together I can really see them working side by side in the lab - working on a cure for Lupin's lycanthropy, maybe? Or some potion to thwart Voldemort. Something like that. And I really believe that Hermione has the personality to stand up to Snape when he's being snarky, and not put up with his crap - and he'd love and respect her even more for it.
Okay - there are a few thoughts. I don't know if this is helpful at all. If you have specific questions, let me know . . . that might be a better way to get the tips you want. :-)
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Date: 2003-10-24 08:10 pm (UTC)Thanks for the tips ^___^
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Date: 2003-10-14 03:05 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2003-10-14 09:51 pm (UTC)