hi, have you met me?

Ah. Yet another example of the complete toolishness of this state.

It's World AIDS Day everybody.



And if you need a new reason to hate Bush, go here. Or here. Or here.

All around the country, in a now familiar scene, people are waiting. I'm not. I'm not waiting to hear whether Bush has been re-elected. I think by now we already know what's going to happen.

No, I'm waiting for something else. I'm waiting for the day when Americans will be as outraged as I am that a President would use his own corporate business interests to create a tax plan and a war. I'm waiting for the day when America will look back on this administration and see the hypocrisy. I'm waiting for the day when America, that spoiled only-child of the world, will care more about the environment than making money. I'm waiting for the day when America won't even come close to re-electing a man who thinks that abstinence and expensive, non-generic drugs are the right way to fight AIDS around the World when 5 million people are infected each year. I'm waiting for the day when Americans stop using the Bible to prop up a belief that flys in the face of one of the founding principles of this country: equality. For everyone. Including Gays and Lesbians.

That day is not here yet, Mr. Bush, but I am here to tell you that though you won this battle you will not win the war. Because yes, I am sick and saddened and very worried about the next four years, but today I am also more determined than ever.

Bring it on.


There. Got that out of my system. My only excuse is that I watched Mr. Smith Goes to Washington last night.

I watched the debate tonight, interestngly enough, in a room with 11 people, split about half and half Democrats and Republicans, which was kind of cool. And you know, besides the natural frustration with Bush, the overall feeling I had coming away from it was hope. Because despite everything, and the way things are leaning, I don't think it's over yet by a long shot. I don't know why but I do believe that somehow it will all work out and Kerry will win. The strength of this conviction rather surprises me.

Besides that, today was vaguely crappy in a way that I can't quite put my finger on. It's left a sour feeling lingering in my stomach.

But, to end on a happier note, guess what I found? From an old Entertainment Weekly article, Paul Gross on playing Fraser: "'I don't think there's anyone even remotely like (Fraser) in Canada,' says the actor from the show's Toronto set. 'I used to be a really mean, cynical misanthrope, and I was a criminal,' he deadpans. 'But now that I'm playing this part, I love everybody.'"

Oh how I love Paul Gross.

Belatedly, happy Gay Marriage Day, everyone! (Yesterday was also the 50th anniversary of Brown vs. Board of Education. Coincidence? Hmm.)

Go here. The pictures put a big smile on my face. Of course, it's not the end of this, but yay!