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not an active blog but there are funny things still lying around so feel free to look  

[kaity--did]

Today I got into an argument with my Aunt because she was upset that her daughter was dating a girl so I said

"Do you really think you should fall in love with someone’s genitals over their soul? Because that’s shallow and sad"

And my 75 year old grandmother who was sitting in her rocking chair, and who hasn’t said a word for the past hour screamed “OH BURN" and hit my aunt with a fly swatter

[ghostbopp]

I'm going to be honest. I'm conflicted.

Major, major props to the SCOTUS for their decision regarding DOMA and Prop 8, BUT, I'm still furious about their ruling regarding the Voting Rights Act. And it's because of this:

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/government-elections-politics/with-voting-rights-act-out-states-push-voter-id-laws/

I think that the strike-down of DOMA and Prop 8 are great victories for the LGBTQIA movement as well as a step towards equality, but the fight is not over. Yet the headlines explode and the media celebrates with confetti like it is? Because really? Pay attention to the dissenters. They're not done. Kansas Republican Tim Huelskamp stated that he was ready for an uphill legal battle. 

One victory should not wash over the other frightening problems, simply because they're not getting media attention. Staggering incarceration rates--the US has 25% of the world's incarcerated citizens; there are more incarcerated African-American males than there were slaves in the 1850s, and they are in prison mostly for nonviolent crimes. A costly healthcare system on track to bankrupt this country (the ACA only touches upon the fringes of the problem, unfortunately) where treatment is $9000 dollars in the US but $500 in other countries, without quality difference; where the pharmaceutical industry makes 4 times as much as the movie industry. Attempts to pass anti-abortion laws, and wealth gaps that have only increased since the 80s. PRISM. The drones. Zimmerman's trial. 

The persistence of rape culture. Steubenville, anyone? And the suicide of a young girl in an area near where I live, a suicide that was hushed by the school board and where many lamented the careers of the rapists who continue to live while a young, beautiful girl does not. 

I think that any day where there is a step towards equality is a day to be celebrated, but that should not let a country's citizens from forgetting to face national problems and striving to form a more perfect country, a more perfect union. 

I think my negativity may also be affecting my views adversely. Or, maybe, I'm just so exasperated that the decision regarding DOMA and Prop 8  took so long, because I really don't understand why it's such a contentious issue to begin with. Aren't we a secular nation? Hello? 

[ellielivesinluxury-deactivated2]

Racism is not in your intent. Your intent is immaterial in how racist your actions are. This isn’t about you BEING a racist. It’s about you DOING A THING that is racist. Your intent doesn’t change it. Your ignorance of its meaning doesn’t change it. It’s got nothing to do with you as a person and everything to do with the meaning of your action in the context of sociocultural history.

- moniquill (on red face & cultural appropriation)

I’m just going to reblog this again, since some people apparently need reminding. 

(via darkjez)

DING DING DING DING.

(via mirandaadria)

[ehlbee]

Why should we care about women’s representation in video games?”

Nobody is going to want a female protagonist!

Their target audience isn’t big enough to warrant any games!”

Women aren’t as capable as men, they don’t belong in video games!”

If more women starting playing video games, maybe then they’d have a say in the matter!”

[ayamekichida]

Visit Original Link

[rustybuckett]

“during battle, she may also give herself some health tips.”

[tastefullyoffensive]

[via]

[youmightfindyourself]

What happens when you pay two monkeys unequally?

[bogleech]

this video is more worth it than you can imagine

[leguillemet]

I was not expecting this.

[ghostbopp]

why are people laughing??? ): ): 

[queenoftheantz]

[ardentesxvoix]

Let me bring you a thing back

blond= male

blonde=female

brunet=male or female

brunette=female

fiancé=male

fiancée=female

Good day.

[90s-bitch-love-it-deactivated20]

I did not know this.

[ghostbopp]

just watched a documentary about pigeons

kewl.

i actually like pigeons. they don't do anything to you and they just look like a flock of goofballs. they're cute. 

[90s90s90s]

[gaywrites]

In which Megyn Kelly of Fox News completely rocks on a segment that would otherwise reek of Fox’s normal sexism and homophobia. Go, girl. (via Upworthy)

[ghostbopp]

If you go to some websites featuring this video or Megan Kelley's response, there's a lot of hate directed at her in the comments. If you read the comments, they're about her looks, her possible sexual activity, etc. If you notice the names of all those commentators...they're all men.

[feministfawn-deactivated2013061]

In all seriousness I made this because it’s one of my pet peeves for guys to assume I’m dressing up/wearing makeup for THEM, but then after I made this, I’m like holy shit I made that hair dryer fuck that shoe. So then I had two reasons to put it on tumblr. 

[rodentonkin-deactivated20150128]

[ghostbopp]

“I started to be much happier in my relationships when I realized that I can only control myself. That way, you don’t worry about people and don’t waste your time thinking, ‘What if he cheats on me?’ You can’t control that. “

[pleatedjeans]

[skrillsnwubwubs-deactivated2018]

 you had me at sweepy sweeps

[theressomethingaboutasunrise-de]

DISHINFECTANT

I love this

[shortvideosandstuff]