Rose Bowl Parade Float

[Ransom]

The AIDS (http://thepoliticalforums.com/topic/health/diseases-illnesses/aids-HEDAI000003.topic) Healthcare Foundation’s float, “Living the Dream: Love Is the Best Protection,” was created to celebrate victories in 2013 for gay marriage advocates, including Supreme Court decisions upholding the repeal of California’s Proposition 8 (http://thepoliticalforums.com/topic/social-issues/family/same-sex-marriage/proposition-8-%28california-2010%29-EVHST0000250.topic) and striking down a key part of the Defense of Marriage Act (http://thepoliticalforums.com/topic/social-issues/family/same-sex-marriage/defense-of-marriage-act-EVGAP00069.topic).

http://www.latimes.com/local/la-me-ln-gay-wedding-rose-parade-20131228,0,1994835.story#ixzz2ozvmVXcw

Love is the best protection?

http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/statistics/basics/

I think not.

[Fredy]

The AIDS (http://thepoliticalforums.com/topic/health/diseases-illnesses/aids-HEDAI000003.topic) Healthcare Foundation’s float, “Living the Dream: Love Is the Best Protection,” was created to celebrate victories in 2013 for gay marriage advocates, including Supreme Court decisions upholding the repeal of California’s Proposition 8 (http://thepoliticalforums.com/topic/social-issues/family/same-sex-marriage/proposition-8-(california-2010)-EVHST0000250.topic) and striking down a key part of the Defense of Marriage Act (http://thepoliticalforums.com/topic/social-issues/family/same-sex-marriage/defense-of-marriage-act-EVGAP00069.topic).

http://www.latimes.com/local/la-me-ln-gay-wedding-rose-parade-20131228,0,1994835.story#ixzz2ozvmVXcw

Love is the best protection?

http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/statistics/basics/

I think not.

How very true.

[Green Arrow]

How very true.

Completely inappropriate post.

[Professor Peabody]

Provided below are links to contact the Rose Parade's main sponsors, let them know how you feel about their sponsorship of the event. Do you really want your kids watching a same sex marriage on a float?

Covered California - Call 800-300-1506
McDonald's - 1-800-244-6227
So Cal Honda Dealers - 1-800-999-1009
Morongo Casino Resort Spa - http://www.morongocasinoresort.com/contact-us
Jack in the Box - http://www.jackinthebox.com/contact
AAA Auto Club - https://apps.calif.aaa.com/aceapps/SupportForms/GeneralInquiry
Audi - http://www.audiusa.com/help/contact-audi
El Pollo Loco - http://www.elpolloloco.com/contact/contact-form.html
American Career College - 888-560-4222
Time Warner Cable - http://www.timewarnercable.com/socal/about/contactus.ashx

[Peter1469]

Who cares?

[sachem]

Provided below are links to contact the Rose Parade's main sponsors, let them know how you feel about their sponsorship of the event. Do you really want your kids watching a same sex marriage on a float?I don't want them watching a float.

[Professor Peabody]

I don't want them watching a float.

Then contact the sponsors and tell them as long as it will be on TV you won't watch any of the Rose Parade. Contact info is in my post.

[Codename Section]

Would you feel better if they said rubbers are the best protection on their float? It's about monogamy, dude. Two people married and only having sex with each other.


Jesus, I need to get away from people I'm turning like almost...compassionate or something.

[sachem]

Then contact the sponsors and tell them as long as it will be on TV you won't watch any of the Rose Parade. Contact info is in my post.I won't watch it anyway. Not a fan of parades.

[McCool]

Hey, if the Rose Bowl wants to celebrate gay marriage, then so be it! (I can't stand parades anyways, so no grief comin' from this keyboard!)

[sachem]

Would you feel better if they said rubbers are the best protection on their float? It's about monogamy, dude. Two people married and only having sex with each other.


Jesus, I need to get away from people I'm turning like almost...compassionate or something.Stop it now!

[Professor Peabody]

Who cares?

Why is it necessary to make a public spectacle of this? If they want to get married, just go get married and STFU about it, no one will care. But, to ruin the Rose Parade for the rest of us? I'm sure the sponsors would very much like to know how the public feels as they are the ones spending the money to put the show on in the first place.

[Codename Section]

Why is it necessary to make a public spectacle of this? If they want to get married, just go get married and STFU about it, no one will care. But, to ruin the Rose Parade for the rest of us? I'm sure the sponsors would very much like to know how the public feels as they are the ones spending the money to put the show on in the first place.

Do you honestly watch it? It's got marching bands and a lot of them.

[Professor Peabody]

Do you honestly watch it? It's got marching bands and a lot of them.

I live in So Cal and have seen it live many times with my Grand Kids.

[Codename Section]

I live in So Cal and have seen it live many times with my Grand Kids.

I'd probably cry if I had to sit through 18 million marching bands.

[Captain Obvious]

The only way I'd tune in to watch that parade is if they were actually fucking on that float.

[Heyduke]

It's a good game, dudes. Stanford vs. Michigan State. I haven't watched a college game yet, but I'm looking forward to a good lineup of games on New Year's when I'm terribly hung over. Hopefully, during timeouts, they'll keep the cameras on the female cheerleaders, and not the male ones. [Okay, I set that up perfectly for leftists to point out that W was a male cheerleader. Dammit!]

[sachem]

It's a good game, dudes. Stanford vs. Michigan State. I haven't watched a college game yet, but I'm looking forward to a good lineup of games on New Year's when I'm terribly hung over. Hopefully, during timeouts, they'll keep the cameras on the female cheerleaders, and not the male ones. [Okay, I set that up perfectly for leftists to point out that W was a male cheerleader. Dammit!]Cheerleaders?

[sachem]

The only way I'd tune in to watch that parade is if they were actually fucking on that float.
So would the anti gay marriage crowd. Though they would lie about it.

[Captain Obvious]

So would the anti gay marriage crowd. Though they would lie about it.

http://www.pictureshut.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/1377245_222001874636469_599692770_n.jpg

[sotmfs]

Who cares?

No shit.But then again think about all the kids that suffered after seeing Janet Jackson's breast during the Superbowl half -time show.Esp. the ones watching the HD 72" screen.

[sotmfs]

Would you feel better if they said rubbers are the best protection on their float? It's about monogamy, dude. Two people married and only having sex with each other.


Jesus, I need to get away from people I'm turning like almost...compassionate or something.
Ya,better take a break!! LOL!

[sotmfs]

Why is it necessary to make a public spectacle of this? If they want to get married, just go get married and STFU about it, no one will care. But, to ruin the Rose Parade for the rest of us? I'm sure the sponsors would very much like to know how the public feels as they are the ones spending the money to put the show on in the first place.without having to deal with the roses.

No shit! As a matter of fact,with my allergy to roses,it would be nice if I could watch the parade and not put up with all the roses.

[sotmfs]

The only way I'd tune in to watch that parade is if they were actually fucking on that float.

I heard there is going to be a lot of fucking floats.

[Peter1469]

No shit.But then again think about all the kids that suffered after seeing Janet Jackson's breast during the Superbowl half -time show.Esp. the ones watching the HD 72" screen.

I don't watch the half time shows either.

[sotmfs]

I don't watch the half time shows either.

You are lucky. People are still suffering after the breast exposure.

[Codename Section]

Is it wrong to say that I wished we could have seen 25 year old Janet's titty instead? I mean...it wasn't that great and I'm not into the ring.

[Captain Obvious]

Is it wrong to say that I wished we could have seen 25 year old Janet's titty instead? I mean...it wasn't that great and I'm not into the ring.

http://img.thesun.co.uk/multimedia/archive/00766/janet-Jackson_280_766023a.jpg

[sotmfs]

http://img.thesun.co.uk/multimedia/archive/00766/janet-Jackson_280_766023a.jpg
Hey,what's a matter with you?
My kid saw that!!

[Heyduke]

I don't care if gays marry. Maybe they could just be a little less flamboyant about it. Hopefully we can finally get past the point where all gay marriages happen on the courthouse steps, or on a float with TV cameras zooming in. Jeez, nobody wants to see that.

Ohh, darn, I said something derogatory toward gay relations. That must mean that I either fear gays, or that I'm secretly gay myself and jealous of dudes that lust after other dudes' anuses. Of course, I also think that peanut butter and tuna sandwiches are gross, so maybe that means I have a repressed desire to eat tuna and pb sandwiches. Or, maybe I fear sandwiches in general. I'm so confused

[Codename Section]

I don't think any straight guy wants to think about dirt road pillagers because men are fucking ugly. Except me. I'm the one exception to that rule, but in general men are gross whereas women are beautiful. I don't even like watching straight porn because lesbian porn is better.

You can think gay sex is gross but be ok with the gays and want them to be able to get married and shit if they feel like it. If someone wants to shackle themselves to someone for the rest of their life, more power to them. Gays are just as prone to believing fairy tale garbage as anyone else.

[sachem]

I don't care if gays marry. Maybe they could just be a little less flamboyant about it. Hopefully we can finally get past the point where all gay marriages happen on the courthouse steps, or on a float with TV cameras zooming in. Jeez, nobody wants to see that.

Ohh, darn, I said something derogatory toward gay relations. That must mean that I either fear gays, or that I'm secretly gay myself and jealous of dudes that lust after other dudes' anuses. Of course, I also think that peanut butter and tuna sandwiches are gross, so maybe that means I have a repressed desire to eat tuna and pb sandwiches. Or, maybe I fear sandwiches in general. I'm so confusedNo. You just think you're funny. A mistake many people make about themselves. ;)

[Heyduke]

No. You just think you're funny. A mistake many people make about themselves. ;)

That's the thing about homosexuality. It's still just as funny as it was when Ace Ventura did the Crying Game scene.

[sotmfs]

No. You just think you're funny. A mistake many people make about themselves. ;)

I make that mistake often.A friend,as a mater of fact 2 friends,said to me"you think you are funny,nobody else does"

[Heyduke]

what if you are an autosexual, and you're just in love with yourself. Then, it wouldn't matter if others thought you were funny, eh?

[sachem]

That's the thing about homosexuality. It's still just as funny as it was when Ace Ventura did the Crying Game scene.Don't know it.

[sotmfs]

I love myself,esp. when I wake up in the morning feeling myself.

[sachem]

I make that mistake often.A friend,as a mater of fact 2 friends,said to me"you think you are funny,nobody else does"At least you have friends. :p

[sachem]

what if you are an autosexual, and you're just in love with yourself. Then, it wouldn't matter if others thought you were funny, eh?Eh?

[Heyduke]

I love myself,esp. when I wake up in the morning feeling myself.

morning boner, right? I hear you. But, here's a question... do women wake up with a morning clitoris boner? I honestly don't know.

[sotmfs]

Many straight guys believe gay guys want to have sex all the time with every guy they see.
Well that is BS.For one thing us guys are not that good looking or attractive.Why women like us,I'll never know.

[Codename Section]

Many straight guys believe gay guys want to have sex all the time with every guy they see.
Well that is BS.For one thing us guys are not that good looking or attractive.Why women like us,I'll never know.

If they have a male sex drive then yeh they do think about sex all the time. Do you think they're a different species? They're still men with dicks and testosterone.

I think about sex all day long and so do you. I just think about chicks and they think about dudes.

[sachem]

Many straight guys believe gay guys want to have sex all the time with every guy they see.
Well that is BS.For one thing us guys are not that good looking or attractive.Why women like us,I'll never know.Money. :D

[Heyduke]

Why women like us,I'll never know.

Isn't that the truth. Men and lesbians can agree on that

[sotmfs]

If they have a male sex drive then yeh they do think about sex all the time. Do you think they're a different species? They're still men with dicks and testosterone.

I think about sex all day long and so do you. I just think about chicks and they think about dudes.
Ya,but I don't want to fuck every woman I see.Only the attractive ones.

[sotmfs]

Money. :D

Not in my case!!!

[Heyduke]

I'm only gay for God

[sachem]

Not in my case!!!You're cute.

[sachem]

I'm only gay for GodMarried?

[Heyduke]

Me? Am I married? No. I was married for 10 years, and I procreated. My daughter is 16, and I don't care if she marries or not, as long as she procreates and gives me grandchildren. I come from a biological perspective

[Ransom]

Would you feel better if they said rubbers are the best protection on their float? It's about monogamy, dude. Two people married and only having sex with each other.


Jesus, I need to get away from people I'm turning like almost...compassionate or something.

The CDC stats will show you a serious issue with iv drug use as well, but most of the behaviors can be moraled on about except for the very behavior that is this disease's primary transmission. Homosexual men have brought wrath on themselves and others at a rate far beyond the excuses that are sure to come. They had to hide their lives, they were oppressed and suppressed, they weren't permitted marriage and thus had to act out in some 'underground' status.


Fact is....even today with all the education and awareness efforts, male on male sexual contact continues to cut down young men in their prime, their own behavior responsible...along with some myth that a .5 millimeter piece of latex is considered safe sex. Not to mention other diseases as well, stds, tuberculosis...the sad story continues.

[Codename Section]

The CDC stats will show you a serious issue with iv drug use as well, but most of the behaviors can be moraled on about except for the very behavior that is this disease's primary transmission. Homosexual men have brought wrath on themselves and others at a rate far beyond the excuses that are sure to come. They had to hide their lives, they were oppressed and suppressed, they weren't permitted marriage and thus had to act out in some 'underground' status.


Fact is....even today with all the education and awareness efforts, male on male sexual contact continues to cut down young men in their prime, their own behavior responsible...along with some myth that a .5 millimeter piece of latex is considered safe sex. Not to mention other diseases as well, stds, tuberculosis...the sad story continues.


My point is which is more offensive to children (which is why people are upset about the float), a talk of love or rubbers?

Monogamy also prevents diseases. If two people are "clean" and they are monogamous--what they mean by "love" in the float--then how will they catch a disease?

I believe it's romantic garbage but I'm seeing gays aren't immune to the belief in happily ever after, either.

[sotmfs]

what if you are an autosexual, and you're just in love with yourself. Then, it wouldn't matter if others thought you were funny, eh?

I love my car.Am I auto sexual?

[Ransom]

My point is which is more offensive to children (which is why people are upset about the float), a talk of love or rubbers?

Monogamy also prevents diseases. If two people are "clean" and they are monogamous--what they mean by "love" in the float--then how will they catch a disease?

I believe it's romantic garbage but I'm seeing gays aren't immune to the belief in happily ever after, either.

Polygamy doesn't necessarily spread it either, CS. Female homosexuals for example have the lowest transmission rates for HIV, they can sleep with numerous women and not expose themselves. Or others. This is a behavior driven disease. Nothing more, nothing less.

[Mr. Freeze]

Polygamy doesn't necessarily spread it either, CS. Female homosexuals for example have the lowest transmission rates for HIV, they can sleep with numerous women and not expose themselves. Or others. This is a behavior driven disease. Nothing more, nothing less.

I could be wrong but since the subject of their float was gay marriage then addressing monogamy is appropriate and as a disease deterrent. Polygamy is yet on the table, except in Utah.

[Ransom]

I could be wrong but since the subject of their float was gay marriage then addressing monogamy is appropriate and as a disease deterrent. Polygamy is yet on the table, except in Utah.

Why does "monogamy" need to be addressed on a Rose Bowl Float by highlighting same sex marriage(no such thing as gay marriage)? Maybe monogamy needs to be addressed by our public health officials, male homosexual men especally targeted in attempt to stop their self-genocide.

[sachem]

I love my car.Am I auto sexual?Hmmm...................never thought of that.

[Mr. Freeze]

Why does "monogamy" need to be addressed on a Rose Bowl Float by highlighting same sex marriage(no such thing as gay marriage)? Maybe monogamy needs to be addressed by our public health officials, male homosexual men especally targeted in attempt to stop their self-genocide.

Why doesn't it?

People have all sorts of floats. I am uncertain why this is a central issue or a problem with anyone. There is no nudity at work, no sexual themes. Love and marriage seems harmless enough.

[Captain Obvious]

I love my car.Am I auto sexual?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autofellatio

(WARNING - GRAPHIC STUFF)

[Ransom]

Why doesn't it?

People have all sorts of floats. I am uncertain why this is a central issue or a problem with anyone. There is no nudity at work, no sexual themes. Love and marriage seems harmless enough.

Why not honor polygamy as well then?

[Mr. Freeze]

Why not honor polygamy as well then?

Why not? All it takes is a truck, a trailer, and a lot of tissue paper. Get to work!

[Ransom]

But if I did all that work......the polygamy marriage that occurred honoring love and marriage on the float would receive an arrest warrant. The Representative in that state voting polygamy laws into effect you see.....it's illegal, Mr. Freeze. That's why not.

[Mr. Freeze]

But if I did all that work......the polygamy marriage that occurred honoring love and marriage on the float would receive an arrest warrant. The Representative in that state voting polygamy laws into effect you see.....it's illegal, Mr. Freeze. That's why not.

You would not for exercising free speech. You do know that advocating social change is protected under the First Amendment, yes?

[Heyduke]

There should be a float honoring non-married singles. It would feature a pile of unfolded laundry, the game on TV with volume turned down and Metallica blaring from the stereo, a full bar, and a total lack of spousal ragging

[Ransom]

You would not for exercising free speech. You do know that advocating social change is protected under the First Amendment, yes?

You may not enter into a marriage contract if you're already married, Mr. Freeze. And the parade officials would never permit a polygamist float. It's considered immoral.

[Mr. Freeze]

You may not enter into a marriage contract if you're already married, Mr. Freeze. And the parade officials would never permit a polygamist float. It's considered immoral.

How do you know they would not permit a polygamist float? Did you attempt to gain a permit or is this a guess? My feeling is that you are guessing now so that you have something to say to me in a rebuttal. You've already attempted a half-assed snark with trying to pretend that I have made the statement that polygamy is currently legal.

My arguments are about speech. You will not be arrested for a pro-polygamy float. You can be arrested for bigamy or polygamy but very few of those "arrests" end in convictions if you do your homework.

[Ransom]

I just don't think you were aware that it is illegal, otherwise why ask me "why not?"

[Mr. Freeze]

I just don't think you were aware that it is illegal, otherwise why ask me "why not?"

Why would you infer that when we're talking about "floats"? Do you believe there are laws governing what you may say on a float?

[Ransom]

See post #67, thanks.

[Heyduke]

you just can't be on a float and be overheard saying, "That's other float is so gay". They won't let you have your float next New Years

[Mr. Freeze]

See post #67, thanks.

See post #61 where we are speaking of a float, thanks.

[Heyduke]

parades are gay, by definition. perfect place to have a gay wedding

[Peter1469]

parades are gay, by definition. perfect place to have a gay wedding


Go to Mardi Gras in New Orleans- sure you will see some alternative lifestyles, but you will also see a heck of a lot of hetero "floats."

[Professor Peabody]

Hey, if the Rose Bowl wants to celebrate gay marriage, then so be it! (I can't stand parades anyways, so no grief comin' from this keyboard!)

Your kids, grand kids and great grand kids will be watching it in the future.

[sachem]

Your kids, grand kids and great grand kids will be watching it in the future.Maybe. They don't like parades.