Yes, that's me! Apparently.
Over the last few weeks I've been subject to all manner of name calling, by people who don't even know me. But they are in authority, so they must be right... right?
It all started when I read the Pink News article about Sally Kern, politician from Oklahoma, claiming that gays are more dangerous that terrorists, that "homosexuality is dangerous and is spreading ...and will destroy this nation". This right on the eve of the 10th anniversary of 9/11. Talk about tact. How this mad-eyed bint ever got into power is beyond my comprehension; I'm just guessing there are a fair few like-minded bigots out there who agree with her poisonous view, which is a truly frightening thought.
This was followed by a report about Linda Harvey, another bonkers bible-basher, who claimed that LGBT people do not, in fact, exist. Man, did I have an existential crisis over that one. But, to borrow a quote from Alvin McEwen's excellent blog 'Holy Bullies and Headless Monsters':
"Actually when you think of it, her ramblings are in accordance to the religious right mindset when it comes to the gay community. To them being gay is not a sexual orientation, but an act. A "filthy, wild, passionate, hot, sweaty" act involving lots of sex.
I wish."
You said it, Alvin.
Between these two outrageous attacks on my person, I get tarred a "money-grubber" through my being a Trade Unionist. This was actually from a comment posted from a report from an online paper (forget which one), about the planned November strikes mooted after the recent TUC conference. This particular person was not happy with us naughty Union lot, causing disruption just 'cos, you know, we ain't getting paid enough and want more cash, innit. (Don't know why I went all Cockney then...).
Never mind the fact that we're actually planning action to make the government back down on job cuts, pay freezes, reduction in pensions while making people work longer and contribute more to them; you know, basic, decent wage stuff. I didn't think that was a particularly bad thing, myself. But, hey, what would I know, non-existant terrorist that I am; I've been labelled a money-grubber, so I must be. Not like those nice bankers and rich people who always pay their taxes, turn down big bonuses and generally help to drive down the deficit that we find ourselves in.
[sarcastic rant over]
Yes, you can probably tell I was not a happy monkey with all this being levelled at me. Actually I do know it wasn't aimed at me personally (hope to hell it wasn't anyway - I'd have one hell of a complex) but it just amazes me how ill-informed and judgemental people can be, especially those in positions of authority. It really gets on my man-boobs.
Anyhoo, to go back to Sally Kern's mad drivel, I was a little tiddly when I read the article and consequently was drinking and seeing red at the same time. So I penned this little bit of fluff in response.
PLEASE NOTE!
It wasn't my intention to mock any form of religious belief by this; rather it was just a little something to make me feel better and (hopefully) be enjoyed by those who like a little irreverent fun.
If you don't like it, please add a new entry to my growing list of pejorative designations.
hasta la próxima vez.
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