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Wednesday, October 25th, 2023
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7:46 pm - Lucky Charms
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xtammix
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Hey everybody! I'm new! Woo! My name is Tammi. I live in Florida..yeah. Okay! Have a great day!
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| Friday, April 22nd, 2005
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9:23 am - my first post.....
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| Friday, October 17th, 2003
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10:08 pm
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| Thursday, August 28th, 2003
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3:08 pm
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| Wednesday, August 20th, 2003
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7:28 am - speak up!
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| Monday, August 11th, 2003
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6:27 am - This World is Bullshit: Musing on Why at 6:30am
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brokenfairy
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So the other day I found myself at Bed Bath and Beyond, innocently shopping for jersey-knit sheets, and quite possibly, a purple bath towel, when I came across something..
A photograph, found in the "patriotic art" section of the store, a place that seemed to me like Old Glory threw up and was selling for $19.98.
Now ever since September 11th, patriotic crap has been selling like chocolate at fat camp. And you must display this crap in order to prove that you
a) Love this country with every fiber of your being
b) Show your support for the rescue workers without actually lifting a finger or making a contribution
c) Love Jesus
And most importantly...
d) Are not a terrorist
You must decorate your office, home, and especially your eco-friendly, gas-guzzling SUV (you've got to support the war somehow, did you think those Iraqi civilians died for nothing? Burn those expendable fossil fuels with pride!) with American flags (made in China) and red, white, and blue paraphernalia. And, as a bonus, once you have proved to the entire freeway that you are indeed, a true American, take your new found liberty-and drive like a jackass! Come on, go 85 on the I-95, 45 in a school zone, blinkers are for pussies! Even drive on the wrong side of the road; go on, you're sure ain't a terrorist!
Anyway, back to my escapade at Bed & Bath.
So along with the usual patriotic crap, there were the usual prints of New York City, and faux-artsy type prints of flowers. This photograph was of three women, young enough to be called "girls" all blonde and leggy and smiling. Sitting side-by-side, holding up a sign that said "We will not marry for the duration unless we marry a SERVICEMAN".
Apparently, this was some type of WWII propaganda intending to make people stop and think "Aw, how cute". Girls doing their part, helping the war effort. Perhaps the best message this photo sends is that a woman's place in the US Military is prone. What better way to service your country that by becoming a serviceman's domestic slave? What better way that by having his favorite meal and slippers ready for him when he comes home, and afterwards, spreading your legs for 15 minutes so he can fuck you. Maybe you'll even hum "God Bless America" to yourself while he does it. Now what could be more patriotic than that?
But hey, why stop there? You know what we women are really here for. That's right-baby making machines! Make your country proud. Pop out a few blonde kids-just make sure they're boys (he doesn't want daughters) and strait (he doesn't want faggots!) We're going to need more of them to fight more pointless wars! (Forecast: Oil prices rising, President's approval rating dropping...Outcome? WAR! But don't worry, it will be thousands of miles away in a small country that most of Americans cannot locate on a map! And we'll spend billions of taxpayer dollars......daily!)
Not only is being a baby-factory the most rewarding, natural (and damn PATRIOTIC) thing you could do with your life, but you will be richly rewarded by good old W! That's right ladies, $400 per kid, per year! Just overlook the floundering economy please, and don't question government policy! Those documents MUST stay secret, Al-Qaida and Iraq are linked we SWEAR! Just don't ask us for any proof, because it's, um, top secret. Oh, and we're nearly, almost, mostly, just about certain that Iraq, France, Afghanistan, North Korea, Cuba, your grandmother, Paraguay, Canada, and your dog currently posses Weapons of Mass Destruction. Now take your $400, shut up, and punch out a few more kids. Uncle Sam's counting on you!
If Bush starts handing out medals to women who have 3 kids, and houses to those who have 9, I'm moving to Canada.
Oh, and now that we don't need a warrant, we'll be tapping your phone lines and surveying your homes. Hope you don't mind! Remember-Big Brother, err, Uncle Sam is watching!
I guess I should write this all now when it's still legal.
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| Thursday, August 7th, 2003
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1:00 am - Estrojam (Chicago)
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rockstargrrl
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Anyone here going to Estrojam at the Vic tomorrow? i've got tickets to the 5:00 show at the Vic - and if i enjoy it i'll stay for the late show...anyone want to meet up?
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| Tuesday, August 5th, 2003
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11:52 am
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rottenkid
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[sorry if i'm crossposting]
[passed on from  damnit_janet]
I know that many (if not all) of us are rather annoyed at pResident Dubya at the moment and want to do something to help get gay marriages legalized. I know that some people have written excellent letters, and I've been tossing around that idea myself.
However, I think we need something more... something that will get our point across in a quick, easy, noticable way. Letters are wonderful, and I certainly urge everyone to write to the government officials. However, there is no guarentee that the person will read it, much less act on it.
So, here's my idea...
Have as many people as we can go out and buy a postcard. (Or several) Preferably one that shows a picture of your local area. Address it to the White House, and put, "I support gay marriages!" (or something similar... we can always brainstorm on a catchy slogan later) and then put your name, city, and state. Don't put anything else on there.
You could write one to the pResident, one to the V.P., one to your Govenor, one each to your Congressmen, and so forth.
I'd also suggest having everyone send them during the same week, so we can flood their mailboxes and make it more noticable. Perhaps during National Coming Out week, which is in October. That also gives us a few months to get organized and tell others about the idea.
What does everyone think about this? Do you think it could make an impact? Can we get enough people to participate? It's not exactly a big thing, but it's something and can remind our elected officials just how many supporters are out there.
(Also, I need to give credit to the Pagan Unity Campaign, which is where I got the idea.)
If you like the concept, feel free to post this idea in other communities/journals/message-boards/mailing-lists/whatever.
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10:59 am - trip advice (sorry if this is cross posted)
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leighannzig
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anyone here know of someplace rad that i should swing by on my road trip i'm taking at the end of this month? right now it's looking like a northern route out, southern route back. i'm looking to take 2 - 3 weeks max because my compadre must be home for his suck-job (as in job that sucks)
the east bay is the destination but i'd like to see Chicago, Minneapolis, Cleveland. And we'll probably go to Charleston and maybe New Orleans. This all depends on how we're doing time/money wise. I'm completley open for advice if anyone's got any as far as the journey goes. hostles, ymcas, cheap & decent food \ coffee, shows coming up in the area, places to avoid, etc.
i haven't posted here in a long time but i watch the community, sorry if it seems like i'm leeching off of a valuable feminista resource- figured this'd be a really good place to ask, being that it's 300 odd memebers strong and filled with grrrls that have interests in common with mi self. chutch.
cheers,
- leigh
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| Friday, July 18th, 2003
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8:20 am - Million for Marriage
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unyt
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http://www.hrcactioncenter.org/campaign/million/
With legal marriage now available to gay and lesbian couples in Ontario and British Columbia — and potentially in Massachusetts too — this is the time for every American who believes in civil rights and marriage equality to speak up.
Finding a soul mate and building a life together is an integral part of the American dream. Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Americans share that dream and just like every American family, they need the responsibilities and privileges that come with marriage.
Please say "I DO." Sign this petition - and join the Million for Marriage movement today.
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| Tuesday, July 15th, 2003
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8:50 am
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hisbabybear
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Hi, I'm new here, just thought I'd introduce myself.
I'm Christi. From Western KS, Majoring in Music Education as soon as I get the cash/financial aid to finish. I'm 20 and I read more than most people find to be healthy.
*waves*
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| Sunday, July 6th, 2003
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1:56 pm
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rottenkid
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Feminist Majority Interns Present:
>ABORTION RIGHTS MARCH ORGANIZING BRIEFING FOR DC INTERNS AND YOUNG ACTIVISTS
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>Prepare for the national march for choice next April!
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>On July 23, the Feminist Majority Interns will host a briefing for
>progressive interns and young activists on the upcoming Save Women's Lives:
>March for Freedom of Choice (April 2004). Join us at this organizing
>briefing to get materials and ideas on recruitment, fundraising, travel and
>more! Hear Eleanor Smeal, Feminist Majority President and other feminist
>leaders speak on the importance of youth activism in the battle for women's
>reproductive lives! Stay for refreshments, door prizes and a chance to
>network with progressive, pro-choice interns and activists in DC.
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>As Roe v. Wade hangs by a razor-thin 5-4 margin in the Supreme Court, this
>march on the capital will send a powerful, unmistakable message to every
>lawmaker throughout the country: We will not lose the rights to birth
>control and safe, legal abortion! This will be the first time our
>generation can come together and rally to defend reproductive freedom on
>such a large scale so please join us in making this the largest reproductive
>rights march in history. Come learn how you can help mobilize OUR
>generation, especially when you return to campus this fall, in a nationwide
>demonstration of support for reproductive rights!
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>Watch for more details to come, and pass this on to your friends and
>appropriate email lists!
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>To find out more about the march, go to www.marchforchoice.org
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>For more information or to RSVP, please contact:
>Feminist Majority
>Allison Payne - apayne@feminist.org
>703-522-2214
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>Heather Morris
>George Washington University
>hmorris@gwu.edu
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| Thursday, July 3rd, 2003
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3:20 am - 1" buttons i sell
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teresaxbrat
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hello. i make and i sell 1" buttons through my webstore. the shipping and pricing in general is really cheap, plus i'm also very fast! i have lots of different designs up including feminist buttons, vegetarian / vegan / animal friendly buttons, pinups, 80's, anime, sanrio, movies, san-x and bands galore! i'm one girl pressing buttons in her lil' apartment so it's all 100% DIY! this is a new venture for me so i'm just trying to get the word out about my buttons, so thanks for your attention and interest. *smile* click the link below to go to my webstore - it will open in a new window:
antisocialxbrat.com/store
sorry for the x-post for the people who might see this promo more than once. i don't mean to be annoying, really!
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| Wednesday, June 25th, 2003
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9:40 pm - lesbian movie marathon!
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saritabonita
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hey!
i'm running a lesbian movie marathon at my college in the fall and i wanted to know:
what are some of your favorite lesbian movies?
thanks!
xoxo <3 sarah
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10:11 am - D.i.y skillshare/networking zine project NEEDs your help!
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rebelriot_grrl
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Love + Gluesticks = d.i.y skillshare/networking zine
What=
~*D.i.Y Skillshare/pen pal/zinester/artis Network ZINE.*~ CONTRIBUTE. UNITE.
I'm looking for zine/distro/indie music/d.i.y type ads, pen pal ads (describing what you're into, what you want in a pen pal and your recent projects in ten lines or less and then your mailing address), manifestos relating to the d.i.y (do-it-yourself) ethic or similar topics, d.i.y crafty how-tos (ie; how to make homemade jewelry, paper, clothing, etc. etc.), essays about art as a lifestyle/art= life life = art, revolution, gay/lesbian/trans/bisexual rights, opposing NAFTA/WTO, war/peace in our world, etc., music/book/zine reviews, d.i.y wellness + health tips/ideas, recipes (cheap, vegan, vegetarian or all/both), photography, interesting clip art relating to these sorts of ideas, pieces relating your own personal experiences on the "scene" as it is and how you'd like it to change, living a "punk lifestyle", living as a minority group (whether it be ethnically, socially, sexually or whathaveyou) and how it has shaped your personal perspective/experience within the d.i.y community/punk community or just as you live...in whatever community. These contributions will be made into a zine
it will be all inclusive. I want this project/zine to be as diverse as possible, cohesive, and complete as possible and once the interest builds enough I want to be able to put out an issue regularly, like every few months or so.
Please, please contribute/submit stuff if anything on this list seems interesting/applicable to you.
Interest is crucial!!!!
Contributors will receive a free copy upon
completion of this zine.
Send submissions to:
Basement Freak Productions
c/o Ashley Lambert
PO BOX 1417
Revelstoke, BC
V0E 2S0
Canada
NEW Tentative deadline= end of July (one month!!!)
Send in your contributions ASAP!!!
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| Tuesday, June 24th, 2003
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8:17 am - Let your voice be heard
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| Thursday, June 12th, 2003
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7:58 pm
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luxmbblair
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Are you for the legalization of reproductive cloning? Why?
What do you think about abortion in relation to cloning?
Are you opposed to the legalization of abortion? Under what conditions should abortion be legal?
What do you think about cloning in relation to homosexuality, particularly desire to have a child by means other than artificial insemination?
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| Tuesday, June 10th, 2003
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6:26 pm - girl tabs community ?
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heartshapedcunt
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I have an idea.
An LJ community dedicated to girl music tablature ONLY.
Girl music of guitar, bass, drums, etc.
That way we can put posted tabs in the History for easy access.
And people can comment on posts with corrections and questions!
Anyone have an extra LJ code?
Anyone want to run this with me? It might get pretty big, lots of content to speak for, so more than one moderator would be ideal!
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| Sunday, June 8th, 2003
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10:24 am - i need some advice, and i was hoping i could find some here.
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leave_your_mark
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now for my dilemma...im just hoping that it does not imply false emotional attatchments...
paulette wants matt's screen name. and i don't want to give it to her. i don't want her talking to matt, or anyone else that goes to solebury because i know from experience that they'll become good friends and eventually hang out together without me. this is exactly what happened with paul. i gave her a wrong screen name, and i feel kinda bad, but im afraid that my friends will become her friends. now i feel like a possesive bitch. it's difficult to explain without sounding like i like matt. i guess no matter how you look at it im being a moron. advice, please?
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| Thursday, June 5th, 2003
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5:03 pm - I'm the devil with the black dress on.
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Hi. I just joined this minute. I thought that this might be one of those crafty communities like "how to decorate stuff with safety pins" but this is even better. Anarchy. At my school, as it is at other schools, the administrators COMPLETELY suck. Freaks don't do shit to anybody and get BUSHES (that's right.. SHRUBBERY) thrown at them by jocks and the FREAKS get in trouble. My friend gets her name written all over the stalls for being a slut, and since it was the end of the year the administrators didn't want to bother starting up writing detentions. Oh but get this... SOMEONE tells the drama teacher that I called her a lesbian (which I did NOT do) and they suspend me for 2 days. WHAT THE FUCK EVER.
But here's my real story dealing with the administration.
I have a tent. Yes, a tent. I bought it because I had to do this play where I needed a small tent (Julius Caesar... don't ask.) So I brought it with me to school. Well my friend wanted to put it up during lunch. We sit out in the courtyard, very big concrete space, and NO one colorful sits near us. And I like it like that. So anyways, we're a very ... peaceful group. We don't start shit with anyone. We spend hot days laying with heads in each others' laps, etc. We pitch this small play tent (no spikes or weapons involved, ya know?) in the middle of our little area.
And people immediately start shit with us!
Oh, yes. Rednecks taking flying leaps ONTO our tent.
Miss O'Malley (of course, the girls' volleyball coach) comes over and starts telling us to take it down. So I say "Why? In the rule book, there's nothing against tents. Can you tell me what rule I'm breaking?" "No, I will not and if you don't put that tent down right now you're gonna get suspended." So me and my friends are taking it down and I'm like "Just tell me what rule I'm breaking, PLEASE." I'm being perfectly polite. And she just keeps saying she doesn't have to tell me blah blah blah.
So the next day... we put it up again.
Miss Olsen (Vice Principal) comes over again. She's nice. She thinks our tent's darling but we just have to keep it down because if we put it up it's DISRESPECT to Miss O'Malley. What about the disrespect against us. She wouldn't even tell us why she didn't like the tent. Well, whatever. We kept it down.
That was a year ago.
Last week of school, I bring the tent back. It's our last full day and the last time we're gonna have lunch together so I wanted it to be memorable. Tent.
We put it up. Get 5 of us in there again. Now fucking Mr. Wilson (boys track coach. Notorious for flirting with freshmen. *shudder*) comes over and he's telling us to fold it up. and i'm like "What? It won't blow up. I don't have to hold it up." and he's like Fold it down. and I say "I DON'T HAVE TO HOLD IT DOWN EITHER!"
Side Note: I'm having more fun getting in trouble for the fucking tent than actually just sitting in it.
So he comes over and tells us to take it down. And I'm like... "What rule am I breaking? Will you tell me?"
"If you don't take it down this minute, then you'll get suspended!"
I start taking it down. He's walking away and I'm like, "MR. WILSON! HONESTLY! WHAT'S THE PROBLEM WITH MY TENT! DON'T YOU LIKE THE COLOR?"
It just makes me angry that they wouldn't even tell me what the fuck was wrong with a tent. It does no problem to anyone. My poor tent never hurt nobody....
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