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In 1787, the majority of people in this country thought African Americans were worth only three fifths of a human being. In 1887, the majority of people in this country thought Interracial Marriage was an abomination. In 2008, the majority of Californians thought marriage should only be between a man and a woman. Just because the majority of people in this country agree with you doesn't mean that you are right, it just means that a lot of people are wrong.
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In 1787, the majority of people in this country thought African Americans were worth only three fifths of a human being. In 1887, the majority of people in this country thought Interracial Marriage was an abomination. In 2008, the majority of Californians thought marriage should only be between a man and a woman. Just because the majority of people in this country agree with you doesn't mean that you are right, it just means that a lot of people are wrong.
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Date: 2010-08-08 04:42 am (UTC)But, yeah, Evita is just the best Broadway musical ever. So clever...I really wish there were musicals that were just, you know, smart. That I got more out of each time I attempted to digest their lyrics. But I digress...
And yeah, I do expect politicians to give in. It's what happens. It's sad, but you can't promise to change the world and suddenly do it. This is ridiculous. But I agree that it would be nice to see Obama take a stand. Particularly considering that he's probably gone come November, anyway, thanks to the economy. He might as well make a big deal out of something. And the hemming and hawing hurts him every bit as much as would saying "Go, judge, go!"
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Date: 2010-08-08 04:54 am (UTC)It's funny, a while back i was talking to some friends from my early theatre geek days and one of them asked what our top 5 musicals were now. Mine hadn't changed, to their amusement (for the record: Les Miserables, which was my first ever obsession, Evita, Sunset Boulevard, Ragtime and Side Show, which is really a sentimental pick; it really wasn't very good all things considered, though brilliantly cast), but really...there haven't been THAT many amazing new musicals in a long time. I've never seen Wicked, so I may be missing out there. I'm hoping to see Next to Normal soonish, but...130+ bucks for a seat is just insane. (I unfortunately have ridiculous vertigo...tried sitting in the balcony at Avenue Q...didn't work out...never again). Wait, weren't we talking about politics? ;)
Honestly, the back and forth not wanting to offend anyone makes him seem like a weasel in my eyes, the kind of person who'll say anything to get votes. Which...probably true of all of them, but still. I don't know if it's fair that I hold against him the whole MESSIAH OF HOPE!!!! image when a lot of that seemed to come from his supporters than from his people. But maybe it's a chicken and egg thing. I could never work in politics. I think I would spend a lot of time beating my head against solid objects.
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Date: 2010-08-08 10:48 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-08-08 11:03 pm (UTC)