This was originally posted on Patreon on October 1, 2017 and is possible through the generosity of my Patrons. So I'm not really on the woooo Cuphead is amazing and … Continue reading Thoughts on Gaming, Identity and Cuphead
I’m fed up
I thought about writing out my thoughts on all the killings and shootings of our people instead of a long thread of tweets. However, I’m not doing that for two … Continue reading I’m fed up
About “Save the Pearls”
So… I’ve had some time to ruminate on this ‘book‘… “Save the Pearls”. I put book in air quotes because this doesn’t deserve to be called a book. It’s a … Continue reading About “Save the Pearls”
Dear Dan Savage, just stop talking about Bisexuals, it’s clear you know NOTHING about us.
I already didn't like Dan Savage... but goddamn now I'm just bursting with anger. How the fuck, just how the everliving fuck does he even fix his mouth to spout … Continue reading Dear Dan Savage, just stop talking about Bisexuals, it’s clear you know NOTHING about us.
Black is… black ain’t…
Black is beautiful, just so we are motherfucking CLEAR. Black ain't "less desirable than other races", "inherently less attractive than other races" So... we are in the throes of yet … Continue reading Black is… black ain’t…
A Guide: How Not To Say Stupid Stuff About Egypt
Keep in mind this author is not making wide brush strokes over all Americans, nor are they assuming we're all idiots, racists, and never have gone further than our own … Continue reading A Guide: How Not To Say Stupid Stuff About Egypt
Violence…and loathing
After reading some of the articles outlining the actions, words and implied threat in the words bandied about since Barack Hussein Obama was elected as the 44th President of the … Continue reading Violence…and loathing
Repost-The Wrath of Fools: An open letter to the far right
The Wrath of Fools: An Open Letter to the Far Right Monday 10 January 2011 by: William Rivers Pitt, t r u t h o u t | Op-Ed The … Continue reading Repost-The Wrath of Fools: An open letter to the far right
Words have power and meaning
Like the rest of the country, I've been watching the coverage of the shooting of Congresswoman Giffords at a local Safeway in Arizona. Like others I've watched pundits, the local … Continue reading Words have power and meaning
A moment of utter anger over yet more jokes at Antoine Dodson’s expense
I've always been angry about the way the Antoine Dodson case and interview has been turned into an internet meme, a joke and worse people are profiting off Mr. Dodson. … Continue reading A moment of utter anger over yet more jokes at Antoine Dodson’s expense
A brief thinky post on the Wiscon situation and disinviting EMoon as GOH
This will be brief and entirely ineloquent because I am sick and cannot brain well. In short, disinviting E Moon as GOH is NOT FUCKING SILENCING HER! Reposting her own … Continue reading A brief thinky post on the Wiscon situation and disinviting EMoon as GOH
More on Moonfail… and how Wiscon has disappointed me
So there's plenty more going around the web on the lack of response from Wiscon's concom, especially after the governing body SF3 has suggested that E Moon's (link goes to … Continue reading More on Moonfail… and how Wiscon has disappointed me
Introducing… The We Got Your Back Project
So... Joy E. came up with a nifty idea. A project where LGBTQIA youth, straight allies, adults and others could share their stories to encourage and strengthen youth who may … Continue reading Introducing… The We Got Your Back Project
Wiscon 2011 and how the emoon situation is making me rethink attending
So, it's not news about the whole emoon Islamaphobia post that is now shut down by the author. It isn't news that many fantastic people have written their piece about … Continue reading Wiscon 2011 and how the emoon situation is making me rethink attending
More on that damn Feministe post and the comment trail where I apparently Other another POC by the use of OP
This is a totally random thing, but in going into WP and cleaning up spam and seeing older comments, I tracked back to that idiotic post on child free space … Continue reading More on that damn Feministe post and the comment trail where I apparently Other another POC by the use of OP
So, I’m not entitled to ANY child free spaces? I call bullshit
So on Feministe, a blogger starts off her post with the line "you do not have a right to child free spaces." That made me nearly click away, but I … Continue reading So, I’m not entitled to ANY child free spaces? I call bullshit
Time to think about what you ask folks about their hair…
Via the Nappturality forums, a thread on What is the Funniest or Stupidest question you've been asked about your locs? Some are funny, but most are sad and shows the … Continue reading Time to think about what you ask folks about their hair…
Fat shaming and concern trolling in Why are black women so big?
So there is an article out there called Why are Black women so Big!? The author of this little gem wrote a piss poor piece, basically saying all black women … Continue reading Fat shaming and concern trolling in Why are black women so big?
This country was not ready for a black president
...and thus I will say what has been brewing in the back of my head for months. The vitriol against President Obama shows that this country was not ready for … Continue reading This country was not ready for a black president
I’d like to return this helping of misogyny I got with my superbowl ads please.
So I watched the Superbowl as usual. I grew up in a household of my mother and grandmother both of whom love/d football. To this day I'd better not call … Continue reading I’d like to return this helping of misogyny I got with my superbowl ads please.
Which of these two things are alike?
I read the Huffington Post. Most of the time its on point, humorous and gives me a chuckle. That was not the case when this article: Two Black Role Models … Continue reading Which of these two things are alike?
New Bacardi ads show what real ugly looks like, and it’s not the women in the ads
*Note:Links auto play obnoxious music* Can someone translate this page or get an email address to send a note to them? They are the dipshits behind the Bacardi Get an … Continue reading New Bacardi ads show what real ugly looks like, and it’s not the women in the ads
My $2.00 worth on White Privilege
After discussions, upon discussions where sometimes I feel like the person I'm talking with genuinely "gets it" and many other times where people just can't/won't/refuse to understand their privilege, I've … Continue reading My $2.00 worth on White Privilege
Proof positive that people have too much time on their hands
First up at bat.. PETA protests the famous Flying Fish market. They are claiming this is animal abuse, and is like "throwing dead kittens". Does anyone there realize two important … Continue reading Proof positive that people have too much time on their hands
Karnythia speaks up about the Great SF Race Fail of 09′
So folks have had enough of the SF communities epic fail at depicting CoC (characters of color). There has been massive wank, fail and omgwtf is wrong with you fuckers … Continue reading Karnythia speaks up about the Great SF Race Fail of 09′
A note to those who want to claim.. but I didn’t know it was racist!
For the edification of the few dumbasses who still want to claim.. but I didn't know (insert phrase/imagery/well known historical fact) had a racist connotation! Really!!!! Here's some facts for … Continue reading A note to those who want to claim.. but I didn’t know it was racist!
The first and last bit on that NYPost cartoon that’s causing an uproar
Yes... I heard about the NY Post editorial cartoon. Not posting at length since I've said what I've got to say all over the internets yesterday. I also don't want … Continue reading The first and last bit on that NYPost cartoon that’s causing an uproar
Race & Politics herein, read and comment at your own peril
Warning - hateful image at the head of this & linked post, in case it would bother anyone A thoughtful post on a hateful image done by a McCain supporter … Continue reading Race & Politics herein, read and comment at your own peril
End of online civility?
Reading the commentary on columns in the Chicago Tribune makes me feel like my iq drops with each word read, each sentence consumed. Then I feel like I must be … Continue reading End of online civility?
Westboro nutters have gone beyond the pale
Snagged from Brian. In respectful proximity... Westboro nutjobs actually have the bloody gall to ask Heath Ledgers family where they are hiding their sons body so they can protest his … Continue reading Westboro nutters have gone beyond the pale
Bill O’Reilly discovers Black folks are humans too! Holy shit, call the media
I've always hated Bill O'Reilly but this takes the fucking cake. Thanks to Thorswitch on LJ for her post. Bill O'Reilly is surprised no one one was carrying on or … Continue reading Bill O’Reilly discovers Black folks are humans too! Holy shit, call the media
On the casual use of the word rape when playing MMO’s
I play City of Heroes and City of Villains, an online massively multiplayer game or MMO. Recenty while doing some PuG [Pick up Group] missions the word rape was tossed … Continue reading On the casual use of the word rape when playing MMO’s
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