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Wednesday, February 25, 2004 Dogdom Humor, Etc.    Doesn't Bush 'n Co. realize that marriage isn't zero sum? I mean if two gays wed that doesn't remove an opportunity for two heteros to wed. And why do all these old-fart conservatives think, as they seem to, that the number of straight marriages will drop over time if gays continue to marry? And if the number of straight marriages doesn't drop over time, then the so-called moral foundation that married heteros are endlessly praised by the conservatives for maintaining in this country, won't crumble, will it?    Master's friend commented today that the state originally got involved in marriage to protect women. Well even if at one point in time that was true, it hasn't been necessary since Betty Friedan. Instead of amending the constitution to codify a now irrelevant framework of law, it's time to throw the whole antiquated mess in the trash.    And screw those fools who shriek, "If we allow gays to marry soon enough we'll have to allow polygamy!" Idiots. Wake up. Human beings don't need your f---ing permission to order their lives and relationships as they see fit. Instead of clamoring for another amendment these fools should read and understand the meaning of Article IX. ...    Elsewhere, Maisey (far right) fell into the lake this morning during our walk. Mark, our friend, rushed to help her out because she couldn't get any purchase on the snow and ice to pull herself out. The ice is evidently is getting pretty thin because Maisey's upright saw the ledge she was standing on near open water crack beneath her paws. I was on the lake too when it happened. Right away I heard Master give me sharp whistle to hustle back up onto the trail.    Spring is nigh. We're adding over six minutes of daylight each day now for a grand total of over ten hours today. Deep in the Gulf of Alaska salmon are begining to stir. 7:39:58 PM    Comments disabled © Copyright 2008 Rufus. Nonsense, distribute widely and freely! Last update: 7/26/2008; 10:40:32 AM.			Readers Amused       Home About Me Airedale Philosophy How this all got started       FAQ What's an Upright? Upright: noun : a by and large bipedal companion, also referred to as a human being. What's a Cheechako? Cheechako: noun : a person new to Alaska who has come with the intention to live here. Who's Master? Master: pronoun : just the finest upright on the face of the earth, that's who! To read him is to love him. What's Dogdom? Dogdom: noun : Life's venue from a dog's point of view. What's a Sourdough? Sourdough: noun : A long time Alaskan who has an automatic suspicion of cheechakos. What does Outside mean? Outside: noun : A provincial reference to somplace other than Alaska; usually the lower 48. What's Breakup? Breakup: noun : A uniquely Alaskan season between winter and spring when the snow and ice begins to melt for good. Where is SquareBanks? SquareBanks: slang : A self-evident euphemism for a place widely known as Fairbanks, AK. Where can I read the Houston Trip? Houston Trip: vignette : Here What digital camera do you use? Camera: hardware : Canon Powershot A80 (4.0 MP) Who's Mom? Mom: Hottie : Have A Look What's a Squeakamunka? Squeakamunka: noun : your ordinary gray squirrel which can be seen everywhere in our Cleveland neighborhood! « Alaska Blogs »  Stories Fiction Boy Wonder Bat Girl Objects in Mirror Are Larger Than They Appear Used To Be Fish Skin Deep Essay Life Is Good Desert Nostalgia A Voice of Reason Fictional Four Realms of Darkness Poetry Lucky Chain  The Cycling Pages 1999 Canadian Tour 2000 Tour of Alaska "Yooper" : 2001 Tour of WI/Michigan UP 2001 Spine of Italy Tour 2002 Tour of New England 2004 Tour of New Zealand (coming soon!) 2005 Tour Of Nova Scotia Conways Game of Life (needs java plugin) Sometimes Interesting Billy Greg (Hiatus) Virginia Postrel Wendy McElroy Samizdata Atlantic Monthly Reason No Treason Slashdot Derke Lowe Heather Champ (Photo blog) T.C. Boyle Liquid Generation Improved Clinch Exquisite Corpse, A. Codrescu Fred On Everything Assymetrical Information The Daily Ablution (Hibernation) Lileks Frank Kelly (Hiatus) Up In Alaska