Can You Believe It?

One week to go and McCain seems to have found a consistent message. Obama is running to be "Redistributionist in Chief" and McCain is running to be "Commander in Chief". He said recently that Obama believes he needs to raise taxes and McCain believes spending has been too high. Interesting way to pitch it since I bet Obama believes spending has been out of control too. Bush has left us with unparalleled debt (just as Reagan did before him), and we must get it under control.

The bottom line continues to be: either you want things to change, or you are happy with the status quo. If you hoped McCain would live up to his Maverick status, any hope of that went out the window when he picked Palin as his running mate. I thought McCain would maybe be okay until he unleashed Palin on us. I know longer have any faith in his judgement...I mean, "I'm suspending my campaign"...and then he didn't deliver anything on the bailout?

Please get out and vote on 4 November. This is a critical election and every vote counts.

Best Lesbian Links: Time is running short!!!

Best Lesbian Links: Time is running short!!!
And don't forget Prop 102 in Arizona. If ever there was a time for our community to stick together and support each other and our common interest, it is NOW. The McCain/Palin ticket is a joke and won't bring positive change to Washington. Please get out and vote, the sooner the better, and encourage others to do the same.

Get Out and Vote - The Sooner, The Better

My partner and I just stumbled upon the opportunity to vote early today and we jumped at it. Felt really good to have our say, and we didn't even have to wait in any long lines to do it. There is no doubt that this year's presidential election will see record numbers of Americans turn out to vote, and unfortunately, it is highly likely that there will be long lines and a fair amount of shenanigans that will surface on November 4th. We've already seen the "Right" allege that the ACORN voter false voter registration is some kind of liberal attempt to throw the vote toward Obama. I mean really, do they think Obama needs that? Who raised $150M in September alone?

The bottom line is that in this greatest democracy in the world (yes, we still are, despite the current administration's efforts to the contrary), the right to vote is one of our most sacred ones. I hope this election sees a turnout of more than 70%, (a rough average the latter half of this century is 53%). In fact, according to one website, we are 55th in the world with regard to voter turnout percentage. Sad, huh? So,,,please get out there and do your part, the sooner, the better!!

Okay, I just gotta say it!

I've been trying to stay apolitical on our website http://www.lesconnections.com/ and in our newsletter "Les Communique", but I really need to speak up about Sarah Palin. I believe her being the first woman to be a vice-presidential nominee is like having Shannon Faulkner be the first woman to attend the Citadel. We all know how that turned out! Just as Shannon was unprepared physically for the rigors of Citadel training, Sarah Palin is unprepared with regard to relevant experience, and I believe, intelligence. I can't imagine what John McCain was thinking when he named her his running mate, but for me, it just confirms what irrational judgement he has. I am quite frankly, also quite insulted that McCain thought that he could just name any woman his running mate and all those of the female persuasion would follow her off the cliff. Come on, the only thing Sarah Palin and Hillary Clinton have in common is a vagina. Just a little over two weeks to go and I am holding my breath that the American people make the right decision. I really believe much is at stake during this election, so PLEASE get out and vote!

Pride in the Desert

Had a great time at Tucson Pride today. My partner and I took our dog Dolce with us, here she is at left in her Rainbow Pride "doo". We enjoyed the park, the music and the people; it was fabulous seeing our community out and proud, just like "regular" folk. We all know that's how it should be everyday; for now, we just need to stick together and keep advocating for what is rightfully ours.

Having been in the military for 22 years, I know what affect a closeted life has on people. I am a huge believer though, that everyone has the right to decide if, and when, they'll come out. It is their choice and no one else's. What I wish for though, is that everyone felt free to be themselves, because when it comes right down to it, that's what we do best.

Later, Linda

Time to Talk

Hello All. Les Parley is a play on French words that ties our website www.LesConnections.com with "to talk". I hope we can get some real discussion going about issues that matter to lesbians and other women who love and respect women.

I've purposely stayed away from political topics in my newsletter, "Les Communique", but in Les Parley, the kid gloves come off. I am tired of the mean campaigning and can't wait until November 4th so that I can help elect the next president (and vice-president) of the United States. Don't you just love how Rachel Maddow is covering the campaign? You go girl!!

How's the economy working for you? Don't forget to "keep it in our community" wherever you can. We have lesbian-owned businesses posted on our website and you can always check with you local LGBT Chamber of Commerce for sisters in your neighborhood.