tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11084955.post6319109324672505157..comments2024-03-22T04:37:47.139-04:00Comments on Princess Sparkle Pony's Photo Blog: OMG, Obamatinis! I Love Them!Peteykinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15960842777164948590noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11084955.post-24852589099036052412008-12-04T11:35:00.000-05:002008-12-04T11:35:00.000-05:00I am *so* tired of the CFC. If I wanted to donate ...I am *so* tired of the CFC. If I wanted to donate money, I would get a better paying job than the Federal Government!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06304167904213114642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11084955.post-50859144460215900152008-12-04T07:19:00.000-05:002008-12-04T07:19:00.000-05:00John, you know I love you, but I don't think the a...John, you know I love you, but I don't think the above criticisms are retarded.<BR/><BR/>But! I think your points above are also non-retarded.Peteykinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15960842777164948590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11084955.post-26334062486053481612008-12-03T15:54:00.000-05:002008-12-03T15:54:00.000-05:00I'm not the biggest fan of HRC, but hello, most of...I'm not the biggest fan of HRC, but hello, most of the criticism here is retarded. "What will a big party do for some kid in a small town?" Um, get enough rich queens writing checks to pay for lobbyists to help push ENDA through Congress so if he gets fired from his job at the beauty salon he has some legal rights? "They just have big parties!" Yes, because that's part of the getting-big-checks game. <BR/><BR/>It's fine to criticize them for being an inept PAC (see: No on 8), but they are a PAC, they've never pretended to be anything but a PAC, and if this is how it works. I don't really care if they're smarmy (they are!) if they get some things done. <BR/><BR/>And they do. What HRC is good at is giving money to pro-gay candidates so they get elected. Their Workplace project is pretty useful. Their lobbying helped get the hate crimes law passed in the Senate in the 90s. They helped slip some language protection same sex couples into a social security bill a few years ago. <BR/><BR/>No, not the stuff of excitement and warm fuzzies, but it does have actual effects on people's lives. <BR/><BR/>man, did they screw up on Prop 8 though.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14991227879272397253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11084955.post-24559002844380759882008-12-03T10:47:00.000-05:002008-12-03T10:47:00.000-05:00Please let me know of a legitimate, well-known que...Please let me know of a legitimate, well-known queer PAC besides the HRC I can give money to.<BR/>Oh, wait. There isn't one.<BR/>I'm not a joiner myself, but I admire those who give up their free time to work on behalf of my queer rights.<BR/>The HRC does have a lot of fancy parties but there's a lot more to them than that. And HRC dues do not fund the parties-one glimpse at the ticket prices tells us what funds them.<BR/>Still, my gorgeous Pony Princess, you're entitled to your views even if they are decidedly horsey.<BR/>:*Karen Zipdrivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10394557801356007952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11084955.post-16524142979167468212008-12-03T10:46:00.000-05:002008-12-03T10:46:00.000-05:00You are so right. What will this HRC event accomp...You are so right. What will this HRC event accomplish for gay rights? Absolutely nothing. It's about lining their pockets.HRH King Friday XIII, Ret.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10906200050785557272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11084955.post-13836576526901531082008-12-03T09:31:00.000-05:002008-12-03T09:31:00.000-05:00Is this the same hotel famous for certain liaisons...Is this the same hotel famous for certain liaisons between former New York governors and their escorts? If so, how much for the faboo party and a stay in the Spitzer suite???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11084955.post-66579480220017463672008-12-03T09:27:00.000-05:002008-12-03T09:27:00.000-05:00I note that HRC is (as Rachel Maddow points out) a...I note that HRC is (as Rachel Maddow points out) a "gay rights" organization that is so shy as to not even put the people it supposedly represents in the name of the org. Seems somewhat back-ass to me.Diane Griffinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07272277573129141852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11084955.post-2948112224572866722008-12-02T23:43:00.000-05:002008-12-02T23:43:00.000-05:00I should point out here that this is sponsored by ...I should point out here that this is sponsored by the HRC Foundation, which is the 501(c)(3) tax-deductible charity arm of the HRC (there are two other corporate entities too -- it's a thing lots of big political non-profits do). Also, assuming the celebs pay their own way is a rather big assumption that may not necessarily be true. Even if they donate their time/talent, the hotel suite is probably on the event sponsor. <BR/><BR/>And finally, PSP, you're right on the mark here, and stay on it. Hairdressers need to put their funds and energies into organizations that actually <I>work</I> for them, instead of just running around putting on big shows. A fancy party never kept a queer kid safe in a small town school, and it never kept a trans person from being fired. I'll come off my soapbox now.jterryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136146817594801745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11084955.post-69358066695474782182008-12-02T23:16:00.000-05:002008-12-02T23:16:00.000-05:00PSP, you're allowed to like or dislike the HRC, bu...PSP, you're allowed to like or dislike the HRC, but everyone knows that for events like these celebrities pay their travel and lodging expenses themselves and that the money raised eclipses the expenses for the evening. i used to work for a large national non-profit that had parties like these-- they wouldn't hold them if they spent more money than came in. <BR/><BR/>for the record, i support the hrc. please stick to condi's hairdo, psp.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11084955.post-56627637959387596002008-12-02T15:17:00.000-05:002008-12-02T15:17:00.000-05:00Good for them. Meanwhile, I'll be chilling with fr...Good for them. Meanwhile, I'll be chilling with friends on Jan. 20 with alcohol. (All my service to country will be done the day before, on MLK Day, so I feel entitled.)rptrcubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15959933821252725984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11084955.post-10310438293727460682008-12-02T14:06:00.000-05:002008-12-02T14:06:00.000-05:00Celebrities, wheeeeee !!!Celebrities, wheeeeee !!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11084955.post-87017082533640066832008-12-02T12:58:00.000-05:002008-12-02T12:58:00.000-05:00I think you're spot-on, PSP, but maybe suggest som...I think you're spot-on, PSP, but maybe suggest some worthy charity? Where does PSP send sparkle dollars to support hairdressers?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11084955.post-15724187123961768802008-12-02T08:23:00.000-05:002008-12-02T08:23:00.000-05:00I didn't say it's not OK for the HRC to have a par...I didn't say it's not OK for the HRC to have a party. My point is that if you want to give money to a group that effectively fights for gay rights, you could do a LOT better elsewhere.Peteykinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15960842777164948590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11084955.post-25389676652580260792008-12-02T08:08:00.000-05:002008-12-02T08:08:00.000-05:00I think it's okay for HRC homos to celebrate Obama...I think it's okay for HRC homos to celebrate Obama's victory any way they want.<BR/>My sister's partner's mother was a co-founder of the HRC and I know for a fact she has worked her ass off on behalf of gay rights for more than four decades.<BR/>If our fellow queers can afford the tickets to attend this ball, more power to them. <BR/>I love you Pony, but I think you missed the mark with this post. Skip the party if you want, but don't be a party pooper.<BR/>Besides, I think the event would be a perfect occasion to wear your acid green Hushpuppies.<BR/>:PKaren Zipdrivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10394557801356007952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11084955.post-6200847768857406692008-12-02T06:49:00.000-05:002008-12-02T06:49:00.000-05:00Well, right, they're technically a "PAC." They tot...Well, right, they're technically a "PAC." They totally give the illusion that they're a charity, though.Peteykinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15960842777164948590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11084955.post-47704878825559467322008-12-02T06:44:00.000-05:002008-12-02T06:44:00.000-05:00Well, in fairness, it's not charity and they never...Well, in fairness, it's not charity and they never claim so. It's a political donation and as such is not tax deductible (and they're quite clear about that, as they have to be). Not disagreeing with your basic point but they don't pass themselves off as a faux charity like, say, the Focus on the Family "Institute" which does all the same shit as the main group, but without paying taxes.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14991227879272397253noreply@blogger.com