tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11538131.post2433924539361248180..comments2023-11-11T06:44:14.098-08:00Comments on Living In The Bonus Round: My Opinion on Miss California and Mr. HiltonSteve Schalchlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08151100118640317860noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11538131.post-83316092373902079262009-05-10T14:58:00.000-07:002009-05-10T14:58:00.000-07:00Hi. I followed a link over from Mark Evanier's sit...Hi. I followed a link over from Mark Evanier's site. I'm not gay and I haven't been following this story all that closely but I liked your piece. I particularly liked your line in the comments, "...the media picks our voices for us." That's so true on many, many levels but I never really considered it. Think I'll come back and check your blog more often. Makes me THINK! Thanks!Bookstevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09797445163866512849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11538131.post-73693498812105283052009-05-08T09:46:00.000-07:002009-05-08T09:46:00.000-07:00The whole Perez thing reaks of hypocrisy. That sa...The whole Perez thing reaks of hypocrisy. That said, there's no way of knowing for sure whether those out there bashing Perez are really on our team.<br /><br />At the end of the day, Perez is still one of us, like him or not. As such, I'm of the belief the GLBT needs to defend him against the likes of the two Barbies or that crooked mouth ex-gay apologist from Coral Ridge, Robert Knight.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11538131.post-54261507542868739172009-05-08T08:31:00.000-07:002009-05-08T08:31:00.000-07:00NG, that's actually my quote. It's the last line o...NG, that's actually my quote. It's the last line of my blog entry.Steve Schalchlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08151100118640317860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11538131.post-9776050459912000222009-05-08T08:29:00.000-07:002009-05-08T08:29:00.000-07:00these aren't the two I want being the representati...<I>these aren't the two I want being the representatives during this debate</I>That's J's comment, not mine.<br /><br />If that doesn't suggest he doesn't like his current choices...<br /><br />I'd also remind you, Steve, that it wasn't that long ago, when certain people were attacking Rachel Maddow for not speaking out on LGBT issues, particularly when she invited certain people on her show.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11538131.post-82310508854668928762009-05-08T08:22:00.000-07:002009-05-08T08:22:00.000-07:00NG, the media picks our voices for us, so your poi...NG, the media picks our voices for us, so your point makes no sense. There's ALWAYS someone picking. And they prefer whoever is the loudest, most shrill or whoever makes for "good tv." Until Rachel Maddow, there were no out gay voices in the media at all.Steve Schalchlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08151100118640317860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11538131.post-31246036020107645102009-05-08T08:16:00.000-07:002009-05-08T08:16:00.000-07:00I'm not a Perez fan either; However, the notion th...I'm not a Perez fan either; However, the notion that people are picking and choosing who it is they would like to see or hear representing the gays on radio and tv is problematic.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11538131.post-62955216436218359462009-05-08T06:33:00.000-07:002009-05-08T06:33:00.000-07:00Steve, AMEN! Preach on brother. I totally agree. E...Steve, AMEN! Preach on brother. I totally agree. Especially with your last statement: these aren't the two I want being the representatives during this debate... as much as I reallly wish my rights weren't up for a debate at all.JHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02919766262797860673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11538131.post-76325093458454609072009-05-07T15:16:00.000-07:002009-05-07T15:16:00.000-07:00I agree completely that she managed to mysteriousl...I agree completely that she managed to mysteriously and immediately surround herself with the exact people who could tell her exactly what to say, and how to milk this for the Ann Coulter set.Steve Schalchlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08151100118640317860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11538131.post-88085360245809290442009-05-07T15:06:00.000-07:002009-05-07T15:06:00.000-07:00But one can't blame for Perez for that; the blame ...But one can't blame for Perez for that; the blame would have to go toward either NBC or Pageant Officials who figured quickly they could get some mileage out of the controversy.<br /><br />With Perez, it's WYSIWYG.<br /><br />The Carrie Prejean people saw or see on The Today Show spent hours being prepped on what to say. <br /><br />And one of the people who helped was Miles McPherson; He, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11538131.post-21475757234460059392009-05-07T13:03:00.000-07:002009-05-07T13:03:00.000-07:00Whether that would have included appearing on The ...<I>Whether that would have included appearing on The Today Show....?</I>And that's kinda my point. Her fame was a direct result of Perez' actions AFTER the contest. Otherwise, she would have just been another blow-up doll with fake tits and a pointless pageant title, which exists only to make money for Donald Trump.<br /><br />Being Miss USA is not an achievement, except on the most superficial Steve Schalchlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08151100118640317860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11538131.post-75398024792607250722009-05-07T12:53:00.000-07:002009-05-07T12:53:00.000-07:00But you honestly feel she went into this hoping to...<I>But you honestly feel she went into this hoping to raise the issue of gay marriage?</I>I believe she was going to launch into an anti-gay agenda regardless of the circumstances.<br /><br />Whether that would have included appearing on The Today Show....?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11538131.post-3292416405327883932009-05-07T12:24:00.000-07:002009-05-07T12:24:00.000-07:00Er, yeah, a bit over the top. LOL.
But you honest...Er, yeah, a bit over the top. LOL.<br /><br />But you honestly feel she went into this hoping to raise the issue of gay marriage?Steve Schalchlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08151100118640317860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11538131.post-76163426934869387842009-05-07T12:05:00.000-07:002009-05-07T12:05:00.000-07:00I respectfully disagree. I'm of the belief that ...I respectfully disagree. I'm of the belief that she would have martyred herself regardless of what happened.<br /><br />Her appearance at the Rock Church seemed to comfirm my suspicions, FYI.<br /><br />The comparison to Fred Phelps is a bit over the top, no?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com