Michael Lehet, Fausto Fernós, Robert Gant and Marc Felion - photo by Fausto Fernós
Is the gay rights movement is in the pits? The disappointing November 2009 election left many people struggling to make sense of the narrow margin that took away the right for same-sex couples to wed in Maine.
Many folks blame President Obama and the Democratic Party for this blow to equality. Some high-profile bloggers are asking folks to stop giving money to the Democratic National Committee until we feel the love.
The bloggers aren’t asking for a boycott, just a temporary embargo until careful attention is given to their long list of grievances against the Democratic Party.
The Human Rights Campaign’s President Joe Solmonese, one of the biggest gay rights leaders in this country, recently spoke in Chicago on the progress we have made so far. He mentioned the passage of the Hate Crimes Bill and the passage of Enda through Congress as significant gains.
He also complained that the blogosphere’s timetable for change is unrealistic for the Obama administration and that we need to pull back and cut the President some slack. Joe rates Obama as President as a seven out of ten, with George W. Bush being a negative fourteen.
Blogger Michael Lehet joins us to weigh in on these hot topics.
Listen in as we talk about–
Michelle Williams dazzling performance at the HRC’s Time to Shine Gala but will she follow Fausto’s advice and go lesbian in order to find true love?
Our review of Broadway in Chicago’s Young Frankenstein now playing at the Cadillac Palace Theater.
Cristal Connors and Nick Adams
Broadway’s Nick Adams is hot for the virtual Cristal Connors on Facebook.
Model Gregory Douglas provides twinkaholics a new drug.
And is 2009 an El Niño year or a La Niña year? Marc knows the answer.
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Hey Hey Guys! Thanks so much for having on the show, I always have such a blast – and oh boy did I embarrass myself : -) But it was fun!
I think this photo of you here is pretty good Michael! You’re always a great guest and presence in our lives. Hugggs 2 u!
Great show guys! Michael, it was great to meet you in Vegas and meet the person behind the voice! Totally funny show…….and keep up the twink-a-holic section Fausto!!! Thanks to all on the props on my FOF interview!!
Will know soon on the Grand Marshals concept…..the ‘official’ decision process has begun with the Parade committee!!
Haha, great show guys!
I love Mark’s stance on El Niño. Guess its one of those situation where the other person is right until Mark says so. :p
I think the grease around MIchelle Williams ankles were to prevent her die-hard fans from being able to grab at her legs and pull her of the stage! She’d be able to slip away to safety!
Thats really funny Kurt
Are you talking about the film “Save Me” if so, it’s already released on ITunes. Good flick
Oh Cliff you’re so sweet….where can I send your check!
And I LOVE that mug you included, that’s hiliarious!!!!
Michael is so much fun. Hey, that Star Wars Canteen/Cafeteria reference was from Eddie Izzard. Check out those high heels. lol
Thanks for that Marty – I knew I’d seen it somewhere before but couldn’t place it!!!! You’re the BEST!!!!
Oops here is the link.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hp69rg6Hdlo