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Post by LindaG23 on Dec 20, 2013 20:32:47 GMT -5
This is amazing! A federal judge just struck down Utah's anti-gay marriage amendment and same-sex couples are getting married even as we speak. The first couple to get married were State Senator Jim Dabakis and his long-time partner Stephen Justesen. Naturally, our stupid governor is whining that the judge overturned "the will of the people" because of course we should always allow the majority to decide what rights to extend to the minority, right? Let's put slavery up to a vote! There will be an appeal, but for now, same-sex couples are getting married in Utah. Utah! I grew up here and this is one of the few times I haven't been embarrassed by my state. * heart melt* little steps, big progress. Yesterday, New Mexico became the 17th state to legalize. I am not sure it was mentioned here but the tide is a-turning. |
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Post by murly on Dec 20, 2013 20:40:54 GMT -5
This is amazing! A federal judge just struck down Utah's anti-gay marriage amendment and same-sex couples are getting married even as we speak. The first couple to get married were State Senator Jim Dabakis and his long-time partner Stephen Justesen. Naturally, our stupid governor is whining that the judge overturned "the will of the people" because of course we should always allow the majority to decide what rights to extend to the minority, right? Let's put slavery up to a vote! There will be an appeal, but for now, same-sex couples are getting married in Utah. Utah! I grew up here and this is one of the few times I haven't been embarrassed by my state. That's huge for Utah! BRAVO! I think the domino effect has begun..congrats to your state!  I saw GN in Boise, Murly, and boy were we a loud and appreciative crowd. I wasn't sure what the reaction would be to Adam, but he was well-loved. Adam was well-received in Salt Lake City when the Idol tour came here in 2009. I wasn't there--I really dislike big arenas and stadiums to see music and I had faith that I'd get to see just Adam someday, which I did!--but the review of the show in the Salt Lake paper indicated that Adam was clearly the big draw. |
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Post by rpeura on Dec 20, 2013 21:17:57 GMT -5
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Post by kittykay on Dec 20, 2013 21:26:45 GMT -5
I can't believe I watched 3 minutes of Adam's profile. I did that. What I did notice, tho, is how very present he is to everything happening. And as soon as music starts, he bops. My favorite gif is when Adam looks over to his manager and gives him that smirk. Poor guy looks like he's gonna fall asleep. Red Bull, Roy. Red Bull. Obviously from our choice of Avi's you and I are attracted to the profile. #TeamNose  |
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Post by Holst on Dec 20, 2013 21:44:36 GMT -5
YAY Utah and New Mexico!!
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Post by nica575 on Dec 20, 2013 21:44:37 GMT -5
Miles Tougeaux @milestougeaux 1h Mormons worked to get samesexmarriage blocked in Calif for 4 years. Today it waltzed right in their own backyard. Poetic justice. #Utah Susie Fierce SusieFierce 1h @milestougeaux Brilliant. If only all that money could have been used for good instead of evil … |
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Post by evergreen on Dec 20, 2013 22:06:51 GMT -5
This is amazing! A federal judge just struck down Utah's anti-gay marriage amendment and same-sex couples are getting married even as we speak. The first couple to get married were State Senator Jim Dabakis and his long-time partner Stephen Justesen. Naturally, our stupid governor is whining that the judge overturned "the will of the people" because of course we should always allow the majority to decide what rights to extend to the minority, right? Let's put slavery up to a vote! There will be an appeal, but for now, same-sex couples are getting married in Utah. Utah! I grew up here and this is one of the few times I haven't been embarrassed by my state. Yay murly! This gives me hope. If Utah today, maybe someday this millenium, North Carolina... where are you , melliemom and zeldon? |
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Post by happy on Dec 20, 2013 22:16:05 GMT -5
Wow, that is amazing -- looks like a dance with jewels flying through the air! Yay for Utah and New Mexico. Watching the US from up here in Canada, it looks like dominos. Step by step, equality for all! |
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Post by wiga on Dec 20, 2013 22:16:27 GMT -5
That's huge for Utah! BRAVO! I think the domino effect has begun..congrats to your state! I saw GN in Boise, Murly, and boy were we a loud and appreciative crowd. I wasn't sure what the reaction would be to Adam, but he was well-loved. Adam was well-received in Salt Lake City when the Idol tour came here in 2009. I wasn't there--I really dislike big arenas and stadiums to see music and I had faith that I'd get to see just Adam someday, which I did!--but the review of the show in the Salt Lake paper indicated that Adam was clearly the big draw. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ I was so happy I got to see Adam in the Idol tour when it hit SLC. I was wondering how he would be received in the home town of Megan Joy. Before the show began, they displayed the images of the different idols on the screens around the arena. Every time Adam's face appeared there were loud cheers. I read that this happened in other arenas, too. When Megan Joy came on stage, the audience did a low energy round of applause. I was so embarrassed for her. She deserved a little more than that. I heard somewhere, I am thinking it was an early interview with Adam, that he was encouraged by her to tone down his act a little in Mormonville. When Danny Goeke left the stage, the audience almost as one, stood up, and stayed standing until Kris made everyone want to sit down again. The arena was on their feet and LOUD for all of Adam's performance. It was almost like being hypnotized. It was so wonderful, Adam did so well. But it was toned down, no real sexy moves and his singing was a bit less free, but he was the best of the night, hands down. I have seen at least two other Idol tours that have come through Utah, but never saw the audience react they way they did with Adam. I also saw him in Denver, on a day that was 102+ degrees. He burned the house down! Adam was great! But I would almost say the SLC audience was better. : ) YEA for Utah and marriage equality. I bet the judge's decision will be hotly appealed, but it is just a matter of when, not if, for marriage equality to be the law of the land. Murly, I agree, today I am not ashamed of this state. *** Sorry my comment are right on the edge of Murly's. I don't comment often and I can't figure out where to write. |
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Post by shimoli710 on Dec 20, 2013 22:19:05 GMT -5
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