Comments on: Minnesota defeats discriminatory marriage amendment http://boingboing.net/2012/11/07/minnesota-defeats-discriminato.html Brain candy for Happy Mutants Sat, 18 May 2013 10:56:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 By: Uncle Geo http://boingboing.net/2012/11/07/minnesota-defeats-discriminato.html#comment-1576828 Uncle Geo Thu, 08 Nov 2012 02:11:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=192624#comment-1576828 Minnesota also rocks in so many other ways. Besides upending the marriage amendment we also defeated a voter ID amendment, carried the state for Obama, won the state House and the state Senate and currently hold all the statewide offices (Gov, Sec State, AG and State Auditor). Our DFL (MN's Democrats') ground game regularly swamps the GOP's hired guns -even with our volunteers spread among the races and ballot initiatives. Our voting machines still simply tally good 'ol paper ballots and we showed Florida and the rest of the nation how to handle recounts (Sen. Franken, Gov. Dayton). And our Governor Mark Dayton is an authentically compassionate and fearless Liberal.  We got very very close but still must apologize to all y'all for Michele Bachmann -sorry about that. She's entertaining though, dontcha think? Minnesota also rocks in so many other ways. Besides upending the marriage amendment we also defeated a voter ID amendment, carried the state for Obama, won the state House and the state Senate and currently hold all the statewide offices (Gov, Sec State, AG and State Auditor). Our DFL (MN’s Democrats’) ground game regularly swamps the GOP’s hired guns -even with our volunteers spread among the races and ballot initiatives.

Our voting machines still simply tally good ‘ol paper ballots and we showed Florida and the rest of the nation how to handle recounts (Sen. Franken, Gov. Dayton). And our Governor Mark Dayton is an authentically compassionate and fearless Liberal. 

We got very very close but still must apologize to all y’all for Michele Bachmann -sorry about that. She’s entertaining though, dontcha think?

]]> By: allium http://boingboing.net/2012/11/07/minnesota-defeats-discriminato.html#comment-1576823 allium Thu, 08 Nov 2012 02:05:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=192624#comment-1576823  Especially since Franken wrestled in high school. ("Lunatic Fringe" by Red Rider plays in background)  Especially since Franken wrestled in high school.

(“Lunatic Fringe” by Red Rider plays in background)

]]> By: Lowrah Saurus http://boingboing.net/2012/11/07/minnesota-defeats-discriminato.html#comment-1576390 Lowrah Saurus Wed, 07 Nov 2012 19:11:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=192624#comment-1576390 I am unclear on what makes Minnesota the "first state" to vote against a "constitutional amendment banning gays and lesbians from marrying."  I keep seeing this written, but I am not sure how it can be true.  Arizona defeated Proposition 107 in 2006. "Arizona Proposition 107 was a proposed same-sex marriage ban, put before voters byballot initiative in the 2006 General Election. If passed, it would have prohibited the state of Arizona from recognizing same-sex marriages or civil unions. The state already had a statute defining marriage as the union of a man and a woman and prohibiting the recognition of same-sex marriages performed elsewhere.[1] This proposed amendment to the Arizona Constitution received 48.2% of the vote with 51.8% opposed, making Arizona the first U.S. state to defeat a state constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage. Several states approved similar measures between 1998 and 2006.[2]"  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arizona_Proposition_107_%282006%29 Maybe MN is the first state to defeat an amendment that only talked about marriage, as opposed to marriage and civil unions? I am unclear on what makes Minnesota the “first state” to vote against a “constitutional amendment banning gays and lesbians from marrying.”  I keep seeing this written, but I am not sure how it can be true.  Arizona defeated Proposition 107 in 2006.

“Arizona Proposition 107 was a proposed same-sex marriage ban, put before voters byballot initiative in the 2006 General Election. If passed, it would have prohibited the state of Arizona from recognizing same-sex marriages or civil unions. The state already had a statute defining marriage as the union of a man and a woman and prohibiting the recognition of same-sex marriages performed elsewhere.[1]
This proposed amendment to the Arizona Constitution received 48.2% of the vote with 51.8% opposed, making Arizona the first U.S. state to defeat a state constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage. Several states approved similar measures between 1998 and 2006.[2]“ 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arizona_Proposition_107_%282006%29

Maybe MN is the first state to defeat an amendment that only talked about marriage, as opposed to marriage and civil unions?

]]> By: bosconet http://boingboing.net/2012/11/07/minnesota-defeats-discriminato.html#comment-1576280 bosconet Wed, 07 Nov 2012 17:58:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=192624#comment-1576280 HA! , her district is down right sensible......look at the congressional district map for Maryland especially the 3rd district. http://planning.maryland.gov/redistricting/2010/congDist.shtml HA! , her district is down right sensible……look at the congressional district map for Maryland especially the 3rd district. http://planning.maryland.gov/redistricting/2010/congDist.shtml

]]> By: IronEdithKidd http://boingboing.net/2012/11/07/minnesota-defeats-discriminato.html#comment-1576241 IronEdithKidd Wed, 07 Nov 2012 17:35:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=192624#comment-1576241 My condolences.  Here's to hoping you can move just a little further east, north or south (assuming you're in WBL and not St. Cloud or "the sticks")! My condolences.  Here’s to hoping you can move just a little further east, north or south (assuming you’re in WBL and not St. Cloud or “the sticks”)!

]]> By: IronEdithKidd http://boingboing.net/2012/11/07/minnesota-defeats-discriminato.html#comment-1576236 IronEdithKidd Wed, 07 Nov 2012 17:31:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=192624#comment-1576236 I'd pay money to watch that fight.  I’d pay money to watch that fight. 

]]> By: Russell Letson http://boingboing.net/2012/11/07/minnesota-defeats-discriminato.html#comment-1576221 Russell Letson Wed, 07 Nov 2012 17:17:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=192624#comment-1576221 A note to non-Minnesotans: Rep. Bachmann's given name is spelled Michele, which allows us to distinguish her from the other politically and artistically significant Michelles. And our Michele (she is, to my chagrin, still my representative) barely beat (by .6% last I heard) a well-heeled business guy and job creator (a real one) who in a saner world would  be a moderate Republican, if any such were allowed to exist in Minnesota's GOPland. (Former GOP Governor Arne Carlson endorsed him. But then, the party purged Carlson, along with former Governor Quie and former Senator Durenberger, a couple years back.) A note to non-Minnesotans: Rep. Bachmann’s given name is spelled Michele, which allows us to distinguish her from the other politically and artistically significant Michelles.

And our Michele (she is, to my chagrin, still my representative) barely beat (by .6% last I heard) a well-heeled business guy and job creator (a real one) who in a saner world would  be a moderate Republican, if any such were allowed to exist in Minnesota’s GOPland. (Former GOP Governor Arne Carlson endorsed him. But then, the party purged Carlson, along with former Governor Quie and former Senator Durenberger, a couple years back.)

]]> By: HorseIsAHorse http://boingboing.net/2012/11/07/minnesota-defeats-discriminato.html#comment-1576146 HorseIsAHorse Wed, 07 Nov 2012 16:28:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=192624#comment-1576146 And now on the other side, Wisconsin's got Senator Tammy. MN still has to undo the LEGISLATED ban on equal-marriage. Well, at least MN still has Senator Al. Although now that I think about it, his re-election bid will be in an off-year. And the Big Fat Idiot will be targeting him... And now on the other side, Wisconsin’s got Senator Tammy. MN still has to undo the LEGISLATED ban on equal-marriage.

Well, at least MN still has Senator Al. Although now that I think about it, his re-election bid will be in an off-year. And the Big Fat Idiot will be targeting him…

]]> By: HorseIsAHorse http://boingboing.net/2012/11/07/minnesota-defeats-discriminato.html#comment-1576136 HorseIsAHorse Wed, 07 Nov 2012 16:18:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=192624#comment-1576136 Unfortunately, that's not the way she'll spin it, and that's not the way the people who voted for her will see it. Expect God to be invoked, early and often. Probably along the lines of saving her in order for her to lead the fight against Teh Gay. Unfortunately, that’s not the way she’ll spin it, and that’s not the way the people who voted for her will see it. Expect God to be invoked, early and often. Probably along the lines of saving her in order for her to lead the fight against Teh Gay.

]]> By: Christopher http://boingboing.net/2012/11/07/minnesota-defeats-discriminato.html#comment-1576111 Christopher Wed, 07 Nov 2012 15:50:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=192624#comment-1576111 Whenever I think of Minnesota I always think of two things: Garrison Keillor and Michelle Bachmann. This morning I find myself feeling that only one of those truly represents Minnesota. Whenever I think of Minnesota I always think of two things: Garrison Keillor and Michelle Bachmann.

This morning I find myself feeling that only one of those truly represents Minnesota.

]]> By: IronEdithKidd http://boingboing.net/2012/11/07/minnesota-defeats-discriminato.html#comment-1576109 IronEdithKidd Wed, 07 Nov 2012 15:49:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=192624#comment-1576109 BTW- Thank you for the vid.  Sweedish Chef was just about my favorite muppet when I was little.  I'd also like to thank you for reminding me that it's time to pick up the entire series so I can share it with my son. More OT, congrats on continuing the liberal traditions that I've always loved about MN.  (Srsly, though, you're getting beaten in the progressive department by freakin' Iowa.  Get it together.) BTW- Thank you for the vid.  Sweedish Chef was just about my favorite muppet when I was little.  I’d also like to thank you for reminding me that it’s time to pick up the entire series so I can share it with my son.

More OT, congrats on continuing the liberal traditions that I’ve always loved about MN.  (Srsly, though, you’re getting beaten in the progressive department by freakin’ Iowa.  Get it together.)

]]> By: Ramone http://boingboing.net/2012/11/07/minnesota-defeats-discriminato.html#comment-1576069 Ramone Wed, 07 Nov 2012 15:12:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=192624#comment-1576069 INDEED. :) INDEED. :)

]]> By: rafterman http://boingboing.net/2012/11/07/minnesota-defeats-discriminato.html#comment-1576064 rafterman Wed, 07 Nov 2012 15:08:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=192624#comment-1576064 I live in Minneapolis. I live in Minneapolis.

]]> By: Maggie Koerth-Baker http://boingboing.net/2012/11/07/minnesota-defeats-discriminato.html#comment-1576061 Maggie Koerth-Baker Wed, 07 Nov 2012 15:06:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=192624#comment-1576061 When you win by 1 percentage point in a district THAT gerrymandered after spending THAT much money, it ain't much of a win.  When you win by 1 percentage point in a district THAT gerrymandered after spending THAT much money, it ain’t much of a win. 

]]> By: Maggie Koerth-Baker http://boingboing.net/2012/11/07/minnesota-defeats-discriminato.html#comment-1576060 Maggie Koerth-Baker Wed, 07 Nov 2012 15:05:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=192624#comment-1576060 He does bring joy. But the joke is really about Minnesota's Swedish (and Scandinavian, in general) heritage, which is often credited as an explanation for this state's socially liberal leanings.  He does bring joy. But the joke is really about Minnesota’s Swedish (and Scandinavian, in general) heritage, which is often credited as an explanation for this state’s socially liberal leanings. 

]]> By: costeau http://boingboing.net/2012/11/07/minnesota-defeats-discriminato.html#comment-1576056 costeau Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:58:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=192624#comment-1576056 Happy days for Minnesota! But there's just this one thing I'm very curious about, Maggie:What's the Swedish Chef got to do with marriage equality or voter ID? Or does he just bring you loads of joy, perhaps? :-) Happy days for Minnesota!
But there’s just this one thing I’m very curious about, Maggie:What’s the Swedish Chef got to do with marriage equality or voter ID? Or does he just bring you loads of joy, perhaps? :-)

]]> By: Ramone http://boingboing.net/2012/11/07/minnesota-defeats-discriminato.html#comment-1576037 Ramone Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:37:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=192624#comment-1576037 Not by a mandate that's for damn sure. Looks like it might actually trigger an auto-recount. Not by a mandate that’s for damn sure. Looks like it might actually trigger an auto-recount.

]]> By: toasterslie http://boingboing.net/2012/11/07/minnesota-defeats-discriminato.html#comment-1576033 toasterslie Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:30:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=192624#comment-1576033 USA! USA! BORK BORK BORK! USA! USA! USA! BORK BORK BORK! USA!

]]> By: Lee Daniel Crocker http://boingboing.net/2012/11/07/minnesota-defeats-discriminato.html#comment-1576034 Lee Daniel Crocker Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:30:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=192624#comment-1576034 ...who appears to have re-elected. :-( …who appears to have re-elected. :-(

]]> By: Christopher http://boingboing.net/2012/11/07/minnesota-defeats-discriminato.html#comment-1576030 Christopher Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:29:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=192624#comment-1576030 After last night I'm beginning to believe, for the first time in my life, that I might actually live long enough to see marriage equality in the United States.  After last night I’m beginning to believe, for the first time in my life, that I might actually live long enough to see marriage equality in the United States. 

]]> By: benher http://boingboing.net/2012/11/07/minnesota-defeats-discriminato.html#comment-1576026 benher Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:22:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=192624#comment-1576026 Finally! MN doing something to make up for Michelle Bachman! Finally! MN doing something to make up for Michelle Bachman!

]]> By: Ashen Victor http://boingboing.net/2012/11/07/minnesota-defeats-discriminato.html#comment-1576022 Ashen Victor Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:19:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=192624#comment-1576022 Love have no frontiers and marriage is a burden anyone should be allowed to suffer... just kidding, Congratulations! Love have no frontiers and marriage is a burden anyone should be allowed to suffer… just kidding, Congratulations!

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