letmebeheard's blog

'Because while the truncheon may be used in lieu of conversation, words will always retain their power. Words offer the means to meaning and for those who will listen, the enunciation of truth.'- V, V for Vendetta  Read More »

I remembered something funny that I saw on a Gaia forum some time back. It was in the, now deceased, Abortion Debate thread, someone had been going on about how different cultures treat pregnant teens. The comment went along the lines of how black people praise young black girls who get pregnant.

I nearly spat my drink out on my screen.  Read More »

I know I'm fairly behind in putting up my feelings about the election, but I wanted to wait awhile so I could have a more coherent blog than me smashing my fists on my keyboard in elation... but that's not to say I will go this entire post without it XD.  Read More »

The news is not like its viewers. It is not ageist, racist, nationalist, what have you. The news loves EVERYONE because everyone can be exploited for their benefit.  Read More »

Amoral. Unethical. Troublesome. I don't usually talk to people about polygamy/gyny/andry/amory, since it tends to draw up pictures of Warren Jeffs and child rape. But I've talked to my parents and my boyfriend about it and neither of them mind that I would want to experiment in polyamory, except no one else wants to experiment. So I just kinda of sit on it and twiddle my thumbs like a silly face.  Read More »

As most people know, I'm agnostic. But there have been moments when I've nearly converted to Christianity. Once because I was tired of hearing it being bastardized and degraded by my own friend (just one) and another time because a touching story from one of my favorite actors made me consider it.  Read More »

There are three basic tactics for Survivor:

1. Act like an idiot.
2. Form alliances with other idiots, preferably lazy ones who you can conform.
3. Get rid of anyone and everyone who looks like a leader, especially ones who can performs needed tasks that others can't.  Read More »

I decided a few months ago to change my stance from 'gay-rights' to 'gay-equality'. The change came about when some idiot on Gaia said something along the lines of 'why do gays get special rights?'. The change is more of a.... 'hey idiot, get it right' change than a real significant change it ideology.  Read More »