From the GA Voice, an Atlanta Georgia based LGBT news outlet. They show Atlanta's public rally in celebration of the August 4th ruling of California's Proposition 8 UN-CONSTITIONAL!
(Description from GA Voice's YouTube channel)
Atlanta LGBT community leaders and activists gathered on the corner of 10th Street and Piedmont Ave. on August 4, 2010 to rally in support of the overturning of California's Proposition 8. Georgia Equality's Jeff Graham, Outwrite Bookstore and Coffeehouse owner Philip Rafshoon and others discuss the ruling's impact on gay marriage across the country.
For more information, please visit http://www.thegavoice.com
Thursday, August 05, 2010
Wednesday, August 04, 2010
"Look At California" They had a victory for marriage equality!
California's voter approved proposition 8 was overturned in a judicial ruling from a a lawsuit filed after the proposal to ban same-sex marriages won in a 52-48% vote in November 2008. That vote (Prop 8) overturned a law that approved Marriage Equality (same-sex marriages) in the state then 18,000 same-sex couples were married during the months that it was legal. Gay marriage opponents immediately moved to have a public vote to have the marriage law overturned and as of August 4th 2010, that law has been turned back toward Marriage Equality.
But the fight is far from over. Today's ruling will be appealed and this could reach the US Supreme Court. But today's ruling could have an effect on marriage bans across the country.
But think about this very carefully! It is also an election year and this ruling will surely make gay marriage a major campaign platform especially for those who OPPOSE same-sex marriages. Add that to the upcoming changes in the United States supreme court and the probability that conservatives may become the majority again in congress. You had better recognize that today's ruling IN CALIFORNIA does NOT mean the road to Marriage Equality is going to be either short or smooth.
But today we can "Look At California" and be happy that Proposition 8 was overturned today.
The song "Look At California" is from MAZE Featuring Frankie Beverly (1977)
But the fight is far from over. Today's ruling will be appealed and this could reach the US Supreme Court. But today's ruling could have an effect on marriage bans across the country.
But think about this very carefully! It is also an election year and this ruling will surely make gay marriage a major campaign platform especially for those who OPPOSE same-sex marriages. Add that to the upcoming changes in the United States supreme court and the probability that conservatives may become the majority again in congress. You had better recognize that today's ruling IN CALIFORNIA does NOT mean the road to Marriage Equality is going to be either short or smooth.
But today we can "Look At California" and be happy that Proposition 8 was overturned today.
The song "Look At California" is from MAZE Featuring Frankie Beverly (1977)
Boycotting Target & Best Buy? "Where are your friends"
The Human Rights Campaign, a LGBT rights organization offers a list of corporations that are considered Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, transgendered (LGBT) friendly through its "Corporate Equality Index". Among the companies that scored 100% are two companies currently embroiled in controversy and outrage over their corporate support of political candidates with strong ANTI-GAY beliefs. Those companies are the favored retailers TARGET and BEST BUY.
Both retail corporations are favorites of the LGBT community for its known employment policies and community support. For many in the LGBT community, especially gay men, Target is favored over other "big box" retailers for the style selections for household goods are more attractive and have an "upscale" feel.
To be honest, I know a lot of people in the LGBT community that despise Target's arch rival WALMART for the illusion of Walmart being much lower class because of its retail base, locations and selections are considered "downscale". And there are the many political beliefs about Walmart being anti-gay, anti-union and they pay their employees low wages. I won't go into those "issues" today because the "target" (pun intended) today is the retail corporations many in the LGBT community considered to be friends of the community.
Both Target and Best Buy are based in the state of Minnesota and thanks to a recent supreme court decision that overturned laws prohibiting large corporate donations to political concerns, both corporations made donations of $150,000 and $100,000 dollars respectively to a political action group (PAC) called "MN Forward" (Minnesota Forward). This political group is working to elect TOM EMMER, a Republican running for Governor of Minnesota and who is opposes gay marriage and other LGBT friendly concerns. In addition Target's CEO and his wife each donated $5,000 to Tom Emmer's campaign, the maximum amount allowed to donate to a political campaign under current laws.
News of these political donations angered the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender community. Many feel betrayed and are now engaged in a boycott of both retailers.
Talk about this boycott brings this question for the LGBT community. Where are all of our friends? For years, people have suggested that we never support Walmart and I have friends in urban areas who would very easily disparage shopping and the people who shop at Walmart. Many also have the belief that we should only support LOCAL businesses and I agree with supporting LOCAL businesses. But if people are concerned about a retailer's political support, are you as concerned about the LOCAL "Mom & Pop" business? Do we know how much of the money you spent at a local business was donated to a political campaign or religious organization that you may not agree with? Think about that.
IN the area where I live, it is very likely that a locally owned business will support political campaigns and religious institutions that also support ANTI-GAY policies including the opposition of gay marriage. It is also more likely that a locally owned business will not offer the type of LGBT friendly benefits that large corporations like Target and Best Buy mainly because of the cost of offering benefits and very likely because the owner of the local business may have his or her personal beliefs. I see a lot of local businesses who post campaign signs and those signify to me where their political support leads. And some local businesses are VERY vocal in their political support, some even forbid political expressions by their employees if they differ from management. This was proven true in my town with a mayoral campaign last year. And I no longer patronize that local business because of their action toward an employee whos political support differed from the owner of the business.
So as there are many social network groups and lots of people calling for a boycott of Best Buy and Target and you may find yourself struggling with the decision as to where to shop,ask again WHERE ARE OUR FRIENDS? The answer is the same as in politics itself. THERE ARE NO "REAL" FRIENDS. A retailer or politician is only your "friend" when you are willing to give them your dollar and your vote. After you leave the store or the polling place you are only left with hope, as in I hope I didn't waste my money or my vote. And sadly, when it comes to business and definitely when it comes to politics DEMOCRATIC and REPUBLICAN alike, your satisfaction is rarely guaranteed or realized.
The classic soul song in this blog offers a story of one who had friends when his wallet was open and his generosity was strong. But after sharing with others he finds that his "friends" really didn't give a damn. And the truth is that TARGET,Best Buy, Walmart, or the local "Bubba's haberdashery and hardware" store may not give a damn about you as much as they do your wallet either.
"Where Are All My Friends" by Harold Melvin & The Bluenotes (1974)
Lead Vocals by the late Teddy Pendergrass.
Both retail corporations are favorites of the LGBT community for its known employment policies and community support. For many in the LGBT community, especially gay men, Target is favored over other "big box" retailers for the style selections for household goods are more attractive and have an "upscale" feel.
To be honest, I know a lot of people in the LGBT community that despise Target's arch rival WALMART for the illusion of Walmart being much lower class because of its retail base, locations and selections are considered "downscale". And there are the many political beliefs about Walmart being anti-gay, anti-union and they pay their employees low wages. I won't go into those "issues" today because the "target" (pun intended) today is the retail corporations many in the LGBT community considered to be friends of the community.
Both Target and Best Buy are based in the state of Minnesota and thanks to a recent supreme court decision that overturned laws prohibiting large corporate donations to political concerns, both corporations made donations of $150,000 and $100,000 dollars respectively to a political action group (PAC) called "MN Forward" (Minnesota Forward). This political group is working to elect TOM EMMER, a Republican running for Governor of Minnesota and who is opposes gay marriage and other LGBT friendly concerns. In addition Target's CEO and his wife each donated $5,000 to Tom Emmer's campaign, the maximum amount allowed to donate to a political campaign under current laws.
News of these political donations angered the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender community. Many feel betrayed and are now engaged in a boycott of both retailers.
Talk about this boycott brings this question for the LGBT community. Where are all of our friends? For years, people have suggested that we never support Walmart and I have friends in urban areas who would very easily disparage shopping and the people who shop at Walmart. Many also have the belief that we should only support LOCAL businesses and I agree with supporting LOCAL businesses. But if people are concerned about a retailer's political support, are you as concerned about the LOCAL "Mom & Pop" business? Do we know how much of the money you spent at a local business was donated to a political campaign or religious organization that you may not agree with? Think about that.
IN the area where I live, it is very likely that a locally owned business will support political campaigns and religious institutions that also support ANTI-GAY policies including the opposition of gay marriage. It is also more likely that a locally owned business will not offer the type of LGBT friendly benefits that large corporations like Target and Best Buy mainly because of the cost of offering benefits and very likely because the owner of the local business may have his or her personal beliefs. I see a lot of local businesses who post campaign signs and those signify to me where their political support leads. And some local businesses are VERY vocal in their political support, some even forbid political expressions by their employees if they differ from management. This was proven true in my town with a mayoral campaign last year. And I no longer patronize that local business because of their action toward an employee whos political support differed from the owner of the business.
So as there are many social network groups and lots of people calling for a boycott of Best Buy and Target and you may find yourself struggling with the decision as to where to shop,ask again WHERE ARE OUR FRIENDS? The answer is the same as in politics itself. THERE ARE NO "REAL" FRIENDS. A retailer or politician is only your "friend" when you are willing to give them your dollar and your vote. After you leave the store or the polling place you are only left with hope, as in I hope I didn't waste my money or my vote. And sadly, when it comes to business and definitely when it comes to politics DEMOCRATIC and REPUBLICAN alike, your satisfaction is rarely guaranteed or realized.
The classic soul song in this blog offers a story of one who had friends when his wallet was open and his generosity was strong. But after sharing with others he finds that his "friends" really didn't give a damn. And the truth is that TARGET,Best Buy, Walmart, or the local "Bubba's haberdashery and hardware" store may not give a damn about you as much as they do your wallet either.
"Where Are All My Friends" by Harold Melvin & The Bluenotes (1974)
Lead Vocals by the late Teddy Pendergrass.
Tuesday, August 03, 2010
If I am too much for you, "Go Away little boy"
Someone took the time to e-mail me in opposition to my new blog and said that I think my life is all about me and my "incessant posting" which led him to remove me from all contacts. Well Mr D. A., don't let the cyber door hit you in the ass on your way out. Have a nice life. And if anyone wishes to join him, I wish you well.
He obviously had no idea about filtering news feeds and privacy settings that could reduce the amount of things he didn't want to see. And this guy (who I had known since the 1990's on WEB-TV) also reported to me that he smashed his blackberry because of what he called my "incessant posting". Again, another problem of not having the appropiate settings on his account. If you paid attention to how these connections work, these things wouldn't be a problem.
IF YOU TOLD SOMEONE YOU HAD AN ISSUE, then perhaps a solution could have been worked out. But yet another drama queen little boy in a grown man's body chose to make a grand exit with announcements that make them seem that they think the world revolves around them, the very thing this person just accused me of.
Good riddance to another one with deep seated issues. This one was a distant connection. He joins a few locally who cannot stand me for reasons they are often too "chicken shit" to deal with. And these are supposed to be adults. No, they are behaving like little boys.
Grow up people! The Rainbow Soul Blog is here and sometimes I am likely to get a little personal. Some bloggers do get a little personal. But nobody is putting a gun to your head forcing you to read this or to subscribe to any feed.
Moving on....
And speaking of a "little boy"....I shall calm down with another classic soul song. A nice mellow groove from Marlena Shaw.
Marlena Shaw "Go Away Little Boy" (1977)
He obviously had no idea about filtering news feeds and privacy settings that could reduce the amount of things he didn't want to see. And this guy (who I had known since the 1990's on WEB-TV) also reported to me that he smashed his blackberry because of what he called my "incessant posting". Again, another problem of not having the appropiate settings on his account. If you paid attention to how these connections work, these things wouldn't be a problem.
IF YOU TOLD SOMEONE YOU HAD AN ISSUE, then perhaps a solution could have been worked out. But yet another drama queen little boy in a grown man's body chose to make a grand exit with announcements that make them seem that they think the world revolves around them, the very thing this person just accused me of.
Good riddance to another one with deep seated issues. This one was a distant connection. He joins a few locally who cannot stand me for reasons they are often too "chicken shit" to deal with. And these are supposed to be adults. No, they are behaving like little boys.
Grow up people! The Rainbow Soul Blog is here and sometimes I am likely to get a little personal. Some bloggers do get a little personal. But nobody is putting a gun to your head forcing you to read this or to subscribe to any feed.
Moving on....
And speaking of a "little boy"....I shall calm down with another classic soul song. A nice mellow groove from Marlena Shaw.
Marlena Shaw "Go Away Little Boy" (1977)
Monday, August 02, 2010
What the cluck?!?!?
2010 is a strange year for the chicken.
First the KFC "Double Down" sandwich which contains two pieces of fried chicken with bacon, cheese and some special sauce. The chicken replaces the bread and the entire combination can be rented for just a few dollars. I say "rented" because it doesn't stay with you for long. And because of its short visit within your body and the eventual rapid departure (taking friends with it), KFC should offer a roll of Charmin extra soft as a side item. You're gonna need it.
Then in 2010 comes this video. Busting windows out of a car to take the chicken out of it.
Now this guy in the video looks like he needs to eat more than just chicken wings. Somebody give the kid some thighs and legs and a couple extra biscuits. Even Jazmine Sullivan, the singer of "Bust your windows out your car" has more meat on her bones. And I bet she can surely get down on a 3 piece combo at Popeyes.
I will give the chicken rapper some credit. The boy can sing without autotune! And that's a rare "talent" these days.
First the KFC "Double Down" sandwich which contains two pieces of fried chicken with bacon, cheese and some special sauce. The chicken replaces the bread and the entire combination can be rented for just a few dollars. I say "rented" because it doesn't stay with you for long. And because of its short visit within your body and the eventual rapid departure (taking friends with it), KFC should offer a roll of Charmin extra soft as a side item. You're gonna need it.
Then in 2010 comes this video. Busting windows out of a car to take the chicken out of it.
Now this guy in the video looks like he needs to eat more than just chicken wings. Somebody give the kid some thighs and legs and a couple extra biscuits. Even Jazmine Sullivan, the singer of "Bust your windows out your car" has more meat on her bones. And I bet she can surely get down on a 3 piece combo at Popeyes.
I will give the chicken rapper some credit. The boy can sing without autotune! And that's a rare "talent" these days.
August 2nd in SOUL music history.
Born on this day, Doris Coley of The Shirelles (1941-2000)
Died on this day, Ron Townson of The Fifth Dimension (1933-2001) and James Jamerson, a legendary bass player for THE FUNK BROTHERS, Motown's studio musicians. The men who provided the backbone for the Detroit sound. James Jamerson died on August 2nd, 1983 at the age of 47.
Music selections of the day: Marvin Gaye's "What's Going ON" and "Darling Dear" by The Jackson Five. Both with James Jamerson playing on bass.
Born on this day, Doris Coley of The Shirelles (1941-2000)
Died on this day, Ron Townson of The Fifth Dimension (1933-2001) and James Jamerson, a legendary bass player for THE FUNK BROTHERS, Motown's studio musicians. The men who provided the backbone for the Detroit sound. James Jamerson died on August 2nd, 1983 at the age of 47.
Music selections of the day: Marvin Gaye's "What's Going ON" and "Darling Dear" by The Jackson Five. Both with James Jamerson playing on bass.
Sunday, August 01, 2010
An RSJ blog "Flashback" Political friend requests on Facebook and a hint of the RSJ blogger's political beliefs.
THIS IS A REPOST OF AN ENTRY FROM THE FORMER "E-BLOG: Yeah I said it" from November 2009.
The person I was speaking about was running for congress in 2010 but several others also stepped forward to run and the person that prompted my blog post never filed and fortunately did not run for office.
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I thought I would share this from my Facebook account. Someone who is interested in running for congress in my district recently made a friend request on Facebook. I ignored the request and less than a day later, the friend request from this aspiring politician was repeated.
Now it happens that I don't agree with most of this poltician's platform but we happen to be in one of the same Facebook groups on a specific topic that we do agree with. But our ONE agreed topic doesn't meet the qualifications for approval as a "friend" on Facebook. So in my status update I posted the following.
Message to politicians: I am NOT a Democrat nor am I a Republican. I am fiscally conservative and very socially liberal. I don't impose my religious beliefs on others and try to make them law of the land. I support same-sex marriages. I don't beleive in discrimination of any kind. I am not ruled by any one party line ...and consider all sides with an open mind. Think about this before you send me a friend request.
Then in the comment section after the status post I continued with this.
I call a spade a spade. I think "profiling" is a good thing. It's a shame that a few rotten people in a group have to make "profiling" a necessity.
I think that since I was born a male and cannot give birth, I believe that no male should have the right to tell a woman what to do with their body. If MAN doesn't agree with abortion then MAN should insist that they keep their pants zipped up. And since those who speak out the most on Abortion are OLD MEN, then lets ban viagra too.
(do I sound radical or crazy there? Don't care!)
I support tax reform, specifically THE FAIR TAX (www.fairtax.org) and I am angry that these ideas were HIJACKED by nutcases in the form of "tea parties".
I also watch FOX news! Except that pathetic little republican elf that comes on at 9pm. I just can't stand either him or the drug addict thats on the radio right now. And while people claim certain news networks and personalities are biased......GUESS WHAT...They are all biased! And I never watch a political event on any news network because of it. Olberman is just as off the wall as O'Reilly. Thank god for C-SPAN!
I could go on and on but its probably best that I return to keeping my political beliefs to myself. Keeps the blood pressure at a decent level.
Now back to my lunch!
:)
So I hope this gives you a glimpse of my political opinion. I am not likely to participate in traditional stereotypes and I am likely to step on toes. Actually this blog stepped on some toes a short while back and it proved that we all have "issues" but not everyone is bold enough to admit or express their issues publically. Well here I am, Edric Floyd and another blog has been posted.
Stay tuned for more "toe stepping"
The person I was speaking about was running for congress in 2010 but several others also stepped forward to run and the person that prompted my blog post never filed and fortunately did not run for office.
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I thought I would share this from my Facebook account. Someone who is interested in running for congress in my district recently made a friend request on Facebook. I ignored the request and less than a day later, the friend request from this aspiring politician was repeated.
Now it happens that I don't agree with most of this poltician's platform but we happen to be in one of the same Facebook groups on a specific topic that we do agree with. But our ONE agreed topic doesn't meet the qualifications for approval as a "friend" on Facebook. So in my status update I posted the following.
Message to politicians: I am NOT a Democrat nor am I a Republican. I am fiscally conservative and very socially liberal. I don't impose my religious beliefs on others and try to make them law of the land. I support same-sex marriages. I don't beleive in discrimination of any kind. I am not ruled by any one party line ...and consider all sides with an open mind. Think about this before you send me a friend request.
Then in the comment section after the status post I continued with this.
I call a spade a spade. I think "profiling" is a good thing. It's a shame that a few rotten people in a group have to make "profiling" a necessity.
I think that since I was born a male and cannot give birth, I believe that no male should have the right to tell a woman what to do with their body. If MAN doesn't agree with abortion then MAN should insist that they keep their pants zipped up. And since those who speak out the most on Abortion are OLD MEN, then lets ban viagra too.
(do I sound radical or crazy there? Don't care!)
I support tax reform, specifically THE FAIR TAX (www.fairtax.org) and I am angry that these ideas were HIJACKED by nutcases in the form of "tea parties".
I also watch FOX news! Except that pathetic little republican elf that comes on at 9pm. I just can't stand either him or the drug addict thats on the radio right now. And while people claim certain news networks and personalities are biased......GUESS WHAT...They are all biased! And I never watch a political event on any news network because of it. Olberman is just as off the wall as O'Reilly. Thank god for C-SPAN!
I could go on and on but its probably best that I return to keeping my political beliefs to myself. Keeps the blood pressure at a decent level.
Now back to my lunch!
:)
So I hope this gives you a glimpse of my political opinion. I am not likely to participate in traditional stereotypes and I am likely to step on toes. Actually this blog stepped on some toes a short while back and it proved that we all have "issues" but not everyone is bold enough to admit or express their issues publically. Well here I am, Edric Floyd and another blog has been posted.
Stay tuned for more "toe stepping"
"Tell The Truth" and set yourself free from political correctness.
A friend's Facebook status update pretty much sums up my feelings about political correctness.
"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end."
We have become a wimpy society because of political correctness. It has become acceptable for people to NOT get their feelngs hurt. You can't call things as you see them no matter if you are right or wrong. Instead of having a conversation to work out the differences and where whoever is misunderstood can possibly learn something from the other, people instead get angry and call for the head of the alledged guilty speaker.
Just tell truth even if it means stepping on some toes. But be prepared for someone to step on your toes in return. Better to have that happen than drown in the cesspool of political correctness.
"Tell The Truth" by the FIVE ROYALES (1958)
When THE RAINBOW SOUL JOURNAL existed under its former name, one of the commandments of the blog was to never be politically correct. I would simply tell it like it is even it it was insensitive or possibly insulting although there was never any intent to insult anyone. I believe that the truth hurts and it needs to be said and sometimes it needs to hurt. Otherwise how is anyone supposed to learn something or grow a sense of responsibility in their lives.
The decisions you make in life are the greatest factor in determining your destiny. Political correctness and sugarcoating the truth do nothing but hamper human progress. Sure it may feel good to not have to listen to or read something with the blunt force of reality. But Political Correctness is like some drugs. They cover up the symptoms but rarely are the cure.
I have caught hell for some of the things I have said, especially while blogging and in my posts on MySpace and Facebook. I may even have lost "friends" over it. But in the end I realize that the TRUTH has set me free from the dishonest illusions of people who weren't really "friends". And TRUTH also sets you free of drama. And I love that freedom most of all.
So I end by offering this warning. I plan to tell the truth and set you free to live a stronger life.
Political Correctness is a turd, "TRUTH" is the tissue that wipes it clean.
"Truth Will Set You Free" song by Mother's Finest (1978)
"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end."
We have become a wimpy society because of political correctness. It has become acceptable for people to NOT get their feelngs hurt. You can't call things as you see them no matter if you are right or wrong. Instead of having a conversation to work out the differences and where whoever is misunderstood can possibly learn something from the other, people instead get angry and call for the head of the alledged guilty speaker.
Just tell truth even if it means stepping on some toes. But be prepared for someone to step on your toes in return. Better to have that happen than drown in the cesspool of political correctness.
"Tell The Truth" by the FIVE ROYALES (1958)
When THE RAINBOW SOUL JOURNAL existed under its former name, one of the commandments of the blog was to never be politically correct. I would simply tell it like it is even it it was insensitive or possibly insulting although there was never any intent to insult anyone. I believe that the truth hurts and it needs to be said and sometimes it needs to hurt. Otherwise how is anyone supposed to learn something or grow a sense of responsibility in their lives.
The decisions you make in life are the greatest factor in determining your destiny. Political correctness and sugarcoating the truth do nothing but hamper human progress. Sure it may feel good to not have to listen to or read something with the blunt force of reality. But Political Correctness is like some drugs. They cover up the symptoms but rarely are the cure.
I have caught hell for some of the things I have said, especially while blogging and in my posts on MySpace and Facebook. I may even have lost "friends" over it. But in the end I realize that the TRUTH has set me free from the dishonest illusions of people who weren't really "friends". And TRUTH also sets you free of drama. And I love that freedom most of all.
So I end by offering this warning. I plan to tell the truth and set you free to live a stronger life.
Political Correctness is a turd, "TRUTH" is the tissue that wipes it clean.
"Truth Will Set You Free" song by Mother's Finest (1978)
"Wedding Bell Blues" because of Chelsea and Marc
On July 31, 2010 the media event that appears to be the closest bridal occasion to the Royal Wedding of Prince Charles & Princess Diana nearly 30 years ago occurred in the Upstate New York town of Rhinebeck. The wedding of CHELSEA CLINTONand Marc Mezvinsky. They married in front of 400 guests under tight security that only the daughter of a former US President can enjoy.
Their $3 million dollar wedding ceremony at a posh estate along the Hudson River wasn't televised. The ceremony was "private". (Yeah Right!) Well it was as private as it could be if you were the only child of a former US President and current US Secretary of State.
Which brings me to a personal biased thought about the groom Marc Mezvinsky. Doesn't he realize that he is getting Hillary Rodham Clinton as a mother in law?
Thank you Ernie K Doe for expressing the closest thoughts I could ever have regarding Hillary Clinton. (Not a fan.)
But the real beef I have about this is that it is another publicized event of marriage that is only the privledge of a few. Chelsea is one woman, Marc is one man and that's the way most want it to be. Now if Chelsea was in love with Marcia instead of Marc this 3 MILLION dollar wedding could not take place at the posh estate in New York because that would not be allowed under current law.
Marriage Equality! It is what we want, in New York State, in EVERY one of the United States. And some of us are sick of hearing about these fancy weddings of public figures who enjoy a privledge that is intentionally denied to other consenting adults.
When big whooptee-doo weddings like the Clinton-Mezvinskys happen, many of us continue to have the "Wedding Bell Blues".
Wedding Bell Blues, a classic hit song by The 5th Dimension from 1969 as Marilyn McCoo sings to her soon to be husband Billy Davis. By the way, they have been married over 40 years.
The song was written by the late Laura Nyro, who also recorded her own version of the song.
Their $3 million dollar wedding ceremony at a posh estate along the Hudson River wasn't televised. The ceremony was "private". (Yeah Right!) Well it was as private as it could be if you were the only child of a former US President and current US Secretary of State.
Which brings me to a personal biased thought about the groom Marc Mezvinsky. Doesn't he realize that he is getting Hillary Rodham Clinton as a mother in law?
Thank you Ernie K Doe for expressing the closest thoughts I could ever have regarding Hillary Clinton. (Not a fan.)
But the real beef I have about this is that it is another publicized event of marriage that is only the privledge of a few. Chelsea is one woman, Marc is one man and that's the way most want it to be. Now if Chelsea was in love with Marcia instead of Marc this 3 MILLION dollar wedding could not take place at the posh estate in New York because that would not be allowed under current law.
Marriage Equality! It is what we want, in New York State, in EVERY one of the United States. And some of us are sick of hearing about these fancy weddings of public figures who enjoy a privledge that is intentionally denied to other consenting adults.
When big whooptee-doo weddings like the Clinton-Mezvinskys happen, many of us continue to have the "Wedding Bell Blues".
Wedding Bell Blues, a classic hit song by The 5th Dimension from 1969 as Marilyn McCoo sings to her soon to be husband Billy Davis. By the way, they have been married over 40 years.
The song was written by the late Laura Nyro, who also recorded her own version of the song.
This could be the start of something big.
Greetings,
Welcome to The Rainbow Soul Journal, the return of blogging by me, Edric Floyd.
This is just another blog but you never know. This could be the start of something big.
First I will admit that I am not a writer. Some say I can write and express myself well but I have had no formal training. I barely made it through school. So don't expect much especially if you are an english teacher. I am also not a reporter nor an expert on anything political. I like you are just another person with an opinion. Only I plan to express my opinion on cyber steroids. I will do my best to express myself with intregrity and perhaps a little occasional humor.
The Meaning of "Rainbow Soul" isn't complicated at all. The RAINBOW is in reference to the Rainbow Flag commonly used to identify the GAY, LESBIAN, BISEXUAL and TRANSGENDER community. And if you are wondering if I am a member of that community, the answer is yes. And this blog will express and report on issues in support of and in interest to the LGBT community.
The RAINBOW is of many colors. The attitude of this blogger is that of a diverse mindset with respect and acknowlegement of a variety of social, political, economic, ethnic,gender, relgious and spritual identities. There are few boundaries and very little slack will be given. This is an equal opportunity blog. Equal opportunity to praise or to be critical of anyone for any reason. And there will be few regrets as every post will be considered with honestly and intregrity in mind.
The SOUL of this blog has many meanings and is not intended to refer to any ethnic background. I hate labels so I won't care to represent anything more than my being a HUMAN BEING. But here the RAINBOW SOUL also refers to the mind body and SOUL of the blogger and the genre of music that is cherished by this blogger. I grew up as a "son of soul" with the groove of the music deep within my heart. Soul music and its artists will be regularly honored in this blog. The focus is all about the "old school" or as I prefer to call the "original school" for I believe that if not for the OLD and the ORIGINAL, there would be no "new school". So you will often see me include my favorite music.
Music is my drug and I gladly overdose on it daily. But it isn't limited to "Soul" or R&B music. I listen to anything other than hip-hop. Even the theme of THIS blog is in regard to a more big band sound as the blog's title "This Could Be The Start Of Something Big" is a song performed by Steve Lawrence & Eydie Gorme.
This Could Be The Start of Something Big is a song that may be familiar to listeners of the Derek and Romaine show on SiriusXM satalite radio hosted by Derek Hartley and Romaine Patterson.
Why do I think this new "Rainbow Soul Journal" could be the start of something big? I had an ambition many years ago to become known for expressing a passion for something. Music, arts, life in general. And when this whole internet and blog culture developed came an opportunity to make a mark. Add to that the passion and knowledge for a certain type of music and I have been encouraged many times to take that passion to the next level and develop something out of it that can be used to earn a living and/or make a difference. So yes, this could be the start of something big.
I hope this introduction to the RAINBOW SOUL JOURNAL gives you enough of an interest to check things out and hopefully watch as things grow. The seed was planted over the years with the original blog posts you can find in the archives and my previous "E-Blog" on MySpace. I had a few fans there and many on Facebook seem to enjoy my rants. Now I hope my rants will make a difference through this forum.
I invite you to follow me on twitter and the link to that you will see in the blogger profile.
I will end this official FIRST POST as the RAINBOW SOUL JOURNAL by borrowing a portion of a quote by Georgia State Representative Simone Bell at a speech where she accepted an award for her work in the political and legal arena.
"We have a lot of work to do, Let's get busy"
Well I have a lot to say as well. Let's get busy with that as well.
Welcome to The Rainbow Soul Journal, the return of blogging by me, Edric Floyd.
This is just another blog but you never know. This could be the start of something big.
First I will admit that I am not a writer. Some say I can write and express myself well but I have had no formal training. I barely made it through school. So don't expect much especially if you are an english teacher. I am also not a reporter nor an expert on anything political. I like you are just another person with an opinion. Only I plan to express my opinion on cyber steroids. I will do my best to express myself with intregrity and perhaps a little occasional humor.
The Meaning of "Rainbow Soul" isn't complicated at all. The RAINBOW is in reference to the Rainbow Flag commonly used to identify the GAY, LESBIAN, BISEXUAL and TRANSGENDER community. And if you are wondering if I am a member of that community, the answer is yes. And this blog will express and report on issues in support of and in interest to the LGBT community.
The RAINBOW is of many colors. The attitude of this blogger is that of a diverse mindset with respect and acknowlegement of a variety of social, political, economic, ethnic,gender, relgious and spritual identities. There are few boundaries and very little slack will be given. This is an equal opportunity blog. Equal opportunity to praise or to be critical of anyone for any reason. And there will be few regrets as every post will be considered with honestly and intregrity in mind.
The SOUL of this blog has many meanings and is not intended to refer to any ethnic background. I hate labels so I won't care to represent anything more than my being a HUMAN BEING. But here the RAINBOW SOUL also refers to the mind body and SOUL of the blogger and the genre of music that is cherished by this blogger. I grew up as a "son of soul" with the groove of the music deep within my heart. Soul music and its artists will be regularly honored in this blog. The focus is all about the "old school" or as I prefer to call the "original school" for I believe that if not for the OLD and the ORIGINAL, there would be no "new school". So you will often see me include my favorite music.
Music is my drug and I gladly overdose on it daily. But it isn't limited to "Soul" or R&B music. I listen to anything other than hip-hop. Even the theme of THIS blog is in regard to a more big band sound as the blog's title "This Could Be The Start Of Something Big" is a song performed by Steve Lawrence & Eydie Gorme.
This Could Be The Start of Something Big is a song that may be familiar to listeners of the Derek and Romaine show on SiriusXM satalite radio hosted by Derek Hartley and Romaine Patterson.
Why do I think this new "Rainbow Soul Journal" could be the start of something big? I had an ambition many years ago to become known for expressing a passion for something. Music, arts, life in general. And when this whole internet and blog culture developed came an opportunity to make a mark. Add to that the passion and knowledge for a certain type of music and I have been encouraged many times to take that passion to the next level and develop something out of it that can be used to earn a living and/or make a difference. So yes, this could be the start of something big.
I hope this introduction to the RAINBOW SOUL JOURNAL gives you enough of an interest to check things out and hopefully watch as things grow. The seed was planted over the years with the original blog posts you can find in the archives and my previous "E-Blog" on MySpace. I had a few fans there and many on Facebook seem to enjoy my rants. Now I hope my rants will make a difference through this forum.
I invite you to follow me on twitter and the link to that you will see in the blogger profile.
I will end this official FIRST POST as the RAINBOW SOUL JOURNAL by borrowing a portion of a quote by Georgia State Representative Simone Bell at a speech where she accepted an award for her work in the political and legal arena.
"We have a lot of work to do, Let's get busy"
Well I have a lot to say as well. Let's get busy with that as well.
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