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Mickey Z.'s avatar

There was a time when I sympathized with anarchists and, I feel, for good reason. As they morphed into the twisted mindset they now occupy (!), I detached quickly.

Thanks, Susan.

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Survivedwithcannabis's avatar

So what’s with the drag reading books to kids in libraries ? What is that ? How does get classified ? And why are drag divas so inclined suddenly to be reading books to kids ?

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Mickey Z.'s avatar

I'll safely assume that's now a no-no in TN.

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jacquelyn sauriol's avatar

I live here in Poortland OR where the libraries propped this first; no one batted a heavily mascaraed eyelash, because 'gay is good', (?) unless of course you look a bit closer. As a lifelong lesbian myself, all I can figure is that the gay male community is somehow linked in with the various library associations and city administrations. I do wonder where they thought it would go, what the result would be.

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jacquelyn sauriol's avatar

Zach that is quite a great bit there. Much thanks.

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Mickey Z.'s avatar

Thank you, J. My assumption is that the drag explosion is not so much a gay male thing but more the result of the trans agenda and longer term: the transhumanist agenda.

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Survivedwithcannabis's avatar

My objection has not been about gay culture , but about the hyper sexualization of society and our children. I am not into the gimmicks of cartoon characters reading either , but at least there is some kind of connection between what children are watching and what is e pressed in such a way . But when do they are we see drag characters ? And then there is the whole female make up thing

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Alicen Grey's avatar

I've seen people wailing about how "trans people can't be trans in public anymore!" which is willfully obtuse.

I would like to see an addition to the bill that penalizes parents for bringing their kids to drag shows in private venues.

Oh, and while we're at it, can Tennessee also ban child pageantry? You know, for consistency's sake.

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Mickey Z.'s avatar

Yes! Just like the alleged "don't say gay" bill in Florida, the activists and their black-and-white thinking fastidiously avoid facts.

And yes to holding parents accountable and consistent lawmaking.

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INGRID C DURDEN's avatar

I suppose drag are only men dressing as women. What is a woman dressing like a man? oh wait, a banker !

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INGRID C DURDEN's avatar

haha I had no idea that existed. Grew up in small village and now OUT of a small village and never lived in cities ! what a world LOL

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INGRID C DURDEN's avatar

oh gosh I remember that scene! I also remember her with her cigarettes on long holders, dressed as a man, but with a rather 'female' glamour. Well she could hardly pass as a man LOL

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INGRID C DURDEN's avatar

i was in Europe and there were reruns of old movies some days, and mom loved these. I have seen a few but of course it is long ago. I even remember the black and white minstrel shows which probably were forbidden in the US. What did we know! we enjoyed the music without even giving it a second thought. Imagine my surprise when I got here LOL

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“ However, if any Nazi or Klansman were to don lingerie, put on clownish and misogynist makeup, and then grind for or with a child, they would be arrested.”

Would they? Or would they immediately become members of a protected class, victims to be shielded even from hurtful words?

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Mickey Z.'s avatar

In Tennessee, they would (according to this law).

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Grandma Bear's avatar

Well, that's good. Unfortunately, here in NYC, or in a number of deep blue states like CA or MA, I think they would more likely be considered a protected class. Possibly even, parents attempting to keep it from happening might have their children taken by child protective services. This only marginally meant to be irony or exaggeration.

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Mickey Z.'s avatar

I fully concur, my friend.

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David Wolosik's avatar

An astute assessment and explanation. Thank you.

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Mickey Z.'s avatar

Thank YOU, my friend!

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Vida Galore's avatar

Women who protest the trans agenda are not given peaceable public assembly. The cops allow them to be spit at, screamed at, drowned out with loud sirens and loud speakers, and physically assaulted. Just another thing the pro-grooming crowd ignores.

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Mickey Z.'s avatar

Sad but well-said, my friend.

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Frederick R Smith's avatar

Thank you for the clarification. It is shameful that people on both sides conflate issues to match their narrative.

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Mickey Z.'s avatar

I concur, my friend.

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