Gay's on Strike?

fargon · 11-25-2006, 07:06 AM

Dec. 11 this year the Gay community is planning to strike. WTF if anybody no shows on me for such a frivolous reason on 11 Dec. they would be looking for work 12 Dec.

(source A&E Network)

DanaC · 11-25-2006, 07:15 AM

Why are they going on strike?

fargon · 11-25-2006, 07:36 AM

Fuck, I don't know. Why would they do that it don't make sense to me. When did a persons sexual choices become a political statement?

DanaC · 11-25-2006, 07:42 AM

Hmm....maybe when a person's sexuality (note, sexuality not sexual choices) became a reason to discrimate against them?

Perhaps it doesn't make sense to you because you are not living the same life they are living? Perhaps because you aren't discriminated against based on your sexuality?

The fact that you don't know why they are striking, yet have already condemned their actions speaks volumes.

Griff · 11-25-2006, 07:47 AM

I think they want folks to realize how many gays are living normal lives right next to them. The problem is if you are not out you won't participate. Its a copy cat of the poorly thought out day without Mexicans. Organizers failed to realize that Mexicans come here to work not protest.

DanaC · 11-25-2006, 07:57 AM

I agree Griff. It's highly unlikely to work imo. But, that said, there are many many gay people who aren't keeping it a secret. We'll just haveto see.

I find it interesting that Fargon characterised their reason for striking as 'frivolous' without even know what their reason is. I seriously doubt their reason for striking is simply that they are gay.

lumberjim · 11-25-2006, 10:38 AM

gay people are very well organized. in our business, if you sell a lesbian a pickup truck, and do a good job for her, you'll almost certainly get a referral.

wolf · 11-25-2006, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by DanaC

I find it interesting that Fargon characterised their reason for striking as 'frivolous' without even know what their reason is. I seriously doubt their reason for striking is simply that they are gay.

This is America. Things don't have to be more thought out that that. The protest is the point, rarely what they are protesting.

Will the U.S. get by for one whole day without that 1.51% of the population?

I don't think anyone will notice.

Unless they need to get their hair cut.

Spexxvet · 11-25-2006, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolf

This is America. Things don't have to be more thought out that that. The protest is the point, rarely what they are protesting.

Will the U.S. get by for one whole day without that 1.51% of the population?

I don't think anyone will notice.

Unless they need to get their hair cut.

What about interior decorators?

Sheldonrs · 11-25-2006, 05:35 PM

Well since I have to report for jury duty on Dec. 11th, my fellow homos will have to get along without me.

Flint · 11-25-2006, 07:12 PM

@wolf: I'm curious where the 1.51% stat comes from. Do you have a link for that?

wolf · 11-26-2006, 12:25 PM

http://www.adherents.com/adh_dem.html

These numbers appear to be more comprehensive:

http://www.plu.sg/main/facts_05.htm

There also is a demographic difference between identifies as gay vs. had a same-sex encounter.

identifies as still comes in around 2% or less, had a same sex encounter can kick the numbers up to 5% or a bit more.

9th Engineer · 11-26-2006, 01:10 PM

It's a media grab, sexual preference is already on the list of official 'no-no's when it comes to firing people or passing them over. Also, are most gays even in agreement with this plan? It strikes me as the kind of thing that might end up alienating them further in the workplace.

Sundae · 11-27-2006, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolf

http://www.adherents.com/adh_dem.html

These numbers appear to be more comprehensive:

http://www.plu.sg/main/facts_05.htm

There also is a demographic difference between identifies as gay vs. had a same-sex encounter.

identifies as still comes in around 2% or less, had a same sex encounter can kick the numbers up to 5% or a bit more.

The generally accepted figure in the UK is 6%, but the data that this is based on does not stand up to scrutiny.

A (gay) magazine I was reading over the weekend estimates the real percentage at just over 2% in the UK too. I can't remember any of the sources, but the article seemed well balanced and backed up. I'll bring it in and quote from it if I remember, but it matches the data already posted.

Spexxvet · 11-27-2006, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 9th Engineer

It's a media grab, sexual preference is already on the list of official 'no-no's when it comes to firing people or passing them over...

Really? What do you mean by "official"?

11-25-2006, 07:06 AM	#1
fargon Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: La Crosse, WI Posts: 8,924	Gay's on Strike? Dec. 11 this year the Gay community is planning to strike. WTF if anybody no shows on me for such a frivolous reason on 11 Dec. they would be looking for work 12 Dec. (source A&E Network) __________________ Annoy the ones that ignore you!!! I live a blessed life I Love my Country, I Fear the Government!!! Heavily medicated for the good of mankind.

11-25-2006, 07:36 AM	#3
fargon Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: La Crosse, WI Posts: 8,924	Fuck, I don't know. Why would they do that it don't make sense to me. When did a persons sexual choices become a political statement? __________________ Annoy the ones that ignore you!!! I live a blessed life I Love my Country, I Fear the Government!!! Heavily medicated for the good of mankind.

11-25-2006, 07:47 AM	#5
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	I think they want folks to realize how many gays are living normal lives right next to them. The problem is if you are not out you won't participate. Its a copy cat of the poorly thought out day without Mexicans. Organizers failed to realize that Mexicans come here to work not protest. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

11-25-2006, 10:38 AM	#7
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	gay people are very well organized. in our business, if you sell a lesbian a pickup truck, and do a good job for her, you'll almost certainly get a referral. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

11-25-2006, 05:35 PM	#10
Sheldonrs Master Dwellar Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,412	Well since I have to report for jury duty on Dec. 11th, my fellow homos will have to get along without me. __________________ Laugh and the world laughs with you; cry and the world laughs AT you.

11-25-2006, 07:15 AM	#2
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	Why are they going on strike?

11-25-2006, 07:42 AM	#4
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	Hmm....maybe when a person's sexuality (note, sexuality not sexual choices) became a reason to discrimate against them? Perhaps it doesn't make sense to you because you are not living the same life they are living? Perhaps because you aren't discriminated against based on your sexuality? The fact that you don't know why they are striking, yet have already condemned their actions speaks volumes.

11-25-2006, 07:57 AM	#6
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	I agree Griff. It's highly unlikely to work imo. But, that said, there are many many gay people who aren't keeping it a secret. We'll just haveto see. I find it interesting that Fargon characterised their reason for striking as 'frivolous' without even know what their reason is. I seriously doubt their reason for striking is simply that they are gay.

11-25-2006, 07:12 PM	#11
Flint Snowflake Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dystopia Posts: 13,136	@wolf: I'm curious where the 1.51% stat comes from. Do you have a link for that? __________________ **************** There's a level of facility that everyone needs to accomplish, and from there it's a matter of deciding for yourself how important ultra-facility is to your expression. ... I found, like Joseph Campbell said, if you just follow whatever gives you a little joy or excitement or awe, then you're on the right track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Bozzio**

11-26-2006, 12:25 PM	#12
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	http://www.adherents.com/adh_dem.html These numbers appear to be more comprehensive: http://www.plu.sg/main/facts_05.htm There also is a demographic difference between identifies as gay vs. had a same-sex encounter. identifies as still comes in around 2% or less, had a same sex encounter can kick the numbers up to 5% or a bit more. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis Last edited by wolf; 11-26-2006 at 12:28 PM.

11-26-2006, 01:10 PM	#13
9th Engineer Bioengineer and aspiring lawer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 872	It's a media grab, sexual preference is already on the list of official 'no-no's when it comes to firing people or passing them over. Also, are most gays even in agreement with this plan? It strikes me as the kind of thing that might end up alienating them further in the workplace. __________________ The most valuable renewable resource is stupidity.

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