Is it November Yet?

MelBivDevoe

Favorite new tumblr: The Worst Things for Sale.  It's incredible not only that these products exist but also that people actually buy them.  Like these Puppylocks.  Really?  (TWTFS)

Republicans in Congress killed a bill that would help unemployed veterans receive job training.  The strange thing is, many of them helped to write the bill in the first place.  So why did they kill it?  Speculators believe they wanted to prevent Obama from scoring another victory.  That's right - it's more important to some Republicans to see Obama lose than it is to provide help to those who have served our country.  I just can't with these political games anymore, you guys.  Is it Election Day yet? (NBC News)

Despite that bad news, there was something to celebrate yesterday - September 20th marked the one year anniversary of the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."  While there's still a ways to go until all people considered equal in our country, this was still a big step for equality.  (HRC) 

Oh, Here's Monday Again. Joy.

MelBivDevoe

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At this point, I could start a blog called "Stupid Sh*t Politicians Say" and every day I'd probably have a dozen new stories to share.  Like this one.  Can these people not hear themselves when they speak?? (Care2)

I'm not the only one getting sick of the stupid, sexist, and sometimes homophobic vitriol these politicians spew.  Chris Kluwe, punter for the Minnesota Vikings and all-around awesome dude, wrote an eloquent, hilariously biting response to a Maryland delegate who was offended that an NFL player supports gay marriage.  He even edited that response when readers complained about his use of naughty language.  My new goal is to work "Alas and alack my top hat has fallen!" into everyday conversations.  I love this man.  (Out of Bounds)