The 127th annual Fancy Farm picnic was hot in more ways than one. The food was hot, the temperature today had to near 100 degrees, and the politicians were borderline boiling. Governor Fletcher and all the other republican candidates took shots at the democrats (with the possible exception of Trey Grayson) over expanding gaming. That was pretty much the lay of the land at Fancy Farm this year. Are you folks serious? Is there not more to talk about than gambling? I have to say that some of the insinuations made by Rep. Stan Lee (running for attorney general) toward his democratic counterpart were plain crappy! Republicans in the audience (and I can say that because some were standing 2 foot behind me) screamed out comments in response to Rep. Lee’s comments using language like “Faggot,” “Queer,” and “Man Lover” referring to Jack Conway. If that isn’t hate – then, I’m sorry, I must be blind. Check out the video of Rep. Lee’s speech and you can hear the comments from the crowd (it’s blurry, but you can make it out toward the end of video one and the beginning of video two). Video one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwHkvFYEGRM Video two:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8rU6HtUt-oOn a more positive note, it was nice to see and chat with fair-minded folks throughout the day. Thanks to the troupe that went with me today and have to thank Wes and Shane for their long drive down to western Kentucky.
~Jody
Other Fancy Farm Recaps:
http://polwatchers.typepad.com/pol_watchers/2007/08/fletcher-beshea.htmlhttp://polwatchers.typepad.com/pol_watchers/2007/08/fancy-farm----s.htmlAnthony Jones, MSU Alliance Secretary, Representative Mary Lou Marzian (Louisville), and I
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It was a HOT day! But it was an eye opener being there. Anyways, it's always cool to spread fairness with you.
Clay
This is Jordan, and I agree, that is hate, and Stan Lee fuels the fire with the legislation he introduces specifically targeting the LGBT/Q population. On a national level, one of the principal issues this election is health insurance, which is why it is shocking that so many candidates want to prevent some citizens from being able to obtain it VIA domestic-partner benefits.
Ignorance is bliss.
Kentuckians need health insurance. This is about insurance coverage.....it should not be a "gay" issue. "A child of five would understand this. Send someone to fetch a child of five." - Groucho Marx
"A community is like a ship, everyone ought to be prepared to take the helm." - Henrik Ibsen
Wow, there is so much to say about Fancy Farm! I really enjoyed the opportunity to represent Murray State Alliance, and the chance to accompany Jody. The barbecue was very good, as was the rest of the food they had available. I was very surprised and happy to meet Rep. Marzian! It truly was reassuring to meet someone in our legislature that is working hard for our rights. I think that the Republicans are getting pretty desperate this year. I personally am looking forward to hopefully seeing a new, fair minded governor in office soon!
Once again, thank you, Jody, for the opportunity to represent Alliance, and the chance to go hear what our politicians actually have to say.
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