"A
strong America must also value the institution
of marriage. I believe we should respect
individuals as we take a principled
stand for one of the most fundamental,
enduring institutions of our civilization.
Congress has already taken a stand on
this issue by passing the Defense of
Marriage Act, signed in 1996 by President
Clinton. That statute protects marriage
under federal law as a union of a man
and a woman, and declares that one state
may not redefine marriage for other
states.
"Activist
judges, however, have begun redefining
marriage by court order, without regard
for the will of the people and their
elected representatives. On an issue
of such great consequence, the people's
voice must be heard. If judges insist
on forcing their arbitrary will upon
the people, the only alternative left
to the people would be the constitutional
process. Our nation must defend the
sanctity of marriage. (Applause.)"
-
George W. Bush
Well
then, why not make it illegal to get divorced?
If the United States government is going
to spend over a billion dollars on the
sanctity of marriage, let's find a way
to get that money back.
Couples
would think long and hard before they
did something as foolish as marry someone.
Hell, if it doesn't work out, they could
go to jail. Maybe tack on a $25,000 fine.
That'd really make people pause and reflect
before taking those vows. I mean, hey,
its all about protecting an institution
right? Let's outlaw all those chapels
in Vegas too. No more quickie weddings
at city hall.
What's
that Georgie? You mean, its not REALLY
about protecting the institution of marriage?
It's about preventing gays from having
the same "inalienable" rights
as heterosexuals? Well, damn!
We
gotta get this guy out this November.
He is evil.
As
is my custom here I plan on doing my Top
Five list for the prior year. I don't
usually get to the movies until sometime
in February because of the rollout schedule
though. A lot of movies don't hit cities
outside of New York or L.A. until January
or later.
Not
a lot great happened in the entertainment
business. No real breakthrough movies
or TV shows. Not even a great year for
music. That said, what was good was really
good.
Top
Five TV shows:
5.)
24, FOX
Just when you think they couldn't possibly
surprise you with any more plot twists,
they do.
4.)
Door to Door, TNT
Okay, I admit it... I'm a sucker for sentimentality
when its done right. The true story of
Bill Porter, door to door salesman...
with cerebal palsy!
3.)
Major League Baseball Playoffs, FOX
This was the most exciting post-season
in years. Both lovable losers were there:
The Cubs and The Sox. The Yankees gave
us someone to root against. Added bonus
of both Bay Area teams, the Giants and
A's, making it in.
2.)
Survivor, CBS
This Fall's edition brought back the fun
with both the show's most likable contestant,
Rupert and the show's most despicable
bad guy, Jonny Fairplay. It deservedly
trounced Friends on Thursday nights.
1.)
Curb Your Enthusiasm, HBO
Thank God for this show. Nothing on network
TV comes remotely close. The season ending
Turrets Syndrome show was killer. The
Crazy Eyed Killa show was classic. A new
season started this month on HBO.
Please
go away: Friends, The Bachelor, Joe Millionaire,
Joe Average, the (Corolla/Kimmel-less)
Man Show.
Top
Five Albums/EPs:
5.)
Ben Folds, Sunny 16 EP
I was a little worried after last Summer's
horrible cover of the Cure's In Between
Days, but the follow-up EP totally
redeemed him.
4.)
Liz Phair
Everyone kept talking about how she supposedly
sold out. How about the fucking great
songs? Damn fine pop music.
3.)
Beulah, Yoko
Bay Area rockers come through and fulfill
the promise of their last album. Catchy,
catchy, catchy.
2.)
Rufus Wainwright, Want One
Not a lot of new ground being broken here,
just a continuation of the melodic tunes
Wainwright has been cranking out on all
his albums.
1.)
The Shins, Chutes Too Narrow
The second full length player from this
band expands upon the songwriting of the
first LP. Brilliant, beautiful pop.
Retire
already: Sting, Elvis Costello, R.E.M.
Disappointments:
Nelly Furtado's Folklore, Pink's Try This
Overhyped:
Lost in Translation soundtrack, The King's
of Leon, The New Pornographers.
Added
a new shot in the Photologue.
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