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peppermintesse) wrote2002-11-07 11:37 am
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Humpf
Well, the man I voted for for Governor squeaked by and won with a very narrow margin. My favourite Representative, Peter DeFazio, won again -- why anyone thinks of running against him is beyond me. (Not to sound like a total rah-rah, but this is seriously one great guy. For example, when Congress voted to give themselves raises, he not only voted no (feeling it inappropriate to do such a thing during a recession), but he then used the difference between the 'old' salary and the 'new' salary to establish a scholarship fund. It's so cool to have a Rep that really truly is a public servant.)
The "socialized medicine for Oregon" measure and the "required labelling for genetically modified food" -- both of which I voted for after I saw who ponied up the money for the opposition -- failed abysmally.
Disappointing election results all around though. I have to laugh at all of the states, Nevada being the latest, to vote to ban same-sex marriage. What is the point of banning something that isn't legal to begin with? And in the land of legal prostitution, no less.
I have a plan. I want to start a service that pairs off gay men and lesbians for legal marriage just so they can qualify for benefits under current law. The panicked anti-gay marriage people always talk about how much it would stress corporations if they had to suddenly offer beenfits to same sex partners. So let's stress 'em the legal way! (evil grin)
In happier news, I received an early birthday prezzie from a friend of mine, the newest Nick Bantock book, Alexandria. Signed with a personalization no less, and more than just my name. The poor man must think I have a legion of spies. Muahahahahaha!
The "socialized medicine for Oregon" measure and the "required labelling for genetically modified food" -- both of which I voted for after I saw who ponied up the money for the opposition -- failed abysmally.
Disappointing election results all around though. I have to laugh at all of the states, Nevada being the latest, to vote to ban same-sex marriage. What is the point of banning something that isn't legal to begin with? And in the land of legal prostitution, no less.
I have a plan. I want to start a service that pairs off gay men and lesbians for legal marriage just so they can qualify for benefits under current law. The panicked anti-gay marriage people always talk about how much it would stress corporations if they had to suddenly offer beenfits to same sex partners. So let's stress 'em the legal way! (evil grin)
In happier news, I received an early birthday prezzie from a friend of mine, the newest Nick Bantock book, Alexandria. Signed with a personalization no less, and more than just my name. The poor man must think I have a legion of spies. Muahahahahaha!