Well, this is new. We may have to start fielding posts from disgruntled Russian Teens.

We may have to start fielding posts from disgruntled Russian teens.

Russia to outlaw emo?
by Elizabeth Bromstein Pouting, piercings and Pete Wentz may soon be illegal in Russia, according to the Moscow Times.
The Russian government is in the process of drafting a law to make emo and goth music illegal, says the Moscow Times. "State Duma deputies, Public Chamber members and social conservatives have hammered out legislation aimed at heading off the spread of emo culture, which they describe as a 'dangerous teen trend.'"The Duma last month held a parliamentary hearing on a raft of proposed amendments contained in a document called 'Government Strategy in the Sphere of Spiritual and Ethical Education,'" a copy of which was obtained by The Moscow Times.Among other measures, the proposed legislation apparently calls for heavy regulation of emo web sites and for banning young people dressed like emos from entering schools and government buildings.According to the bill, The "negative ideology" of emo culture may push young people toward depression and social withdrawal, and the movement carries a significant risk of suicide, especially for young girls."The Times says "The bill also outlines what it calls a 'spiritual and ethical crisis' facing Russian youth, including the high rate of alcohol abuse, teen abortions and 'negative youth movements.'Meanwhile, the Moscow News reports that "Dozens of black-clad emo music fans" protested the proposed legislation Saturday in the Siberian city of Krasnoyarsk. Interestingly, none of the protestors in the accompanying photo appear to be wearing black.

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Jul 23, 2008
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A new Russian law could make being an emo kid illegal in the eastern European country. Legislation is currenting being formulated in Russia to heavily regulate emo websites and ban emo and goth dress style in schools and government buildings.The new laws are apparently being driven by fears that these "dangerous teen trends" encourage depression and suicide.The legislation was presented last month at a hearing held by the State Durma, where critics claimed that the "negative" emo culture encourages anti-social behaviour and glorifies suicide. Emo kids were described as teenagers who wear black, have facial piercings and black hair with fringes that "cover half the face", reports The GuardianThe weekend saw mass protests by Russian emo kids. In Krasnoyarsk, Siberia, where laws are already being implemented, protestors in a march held signs saying "A Totalitarian State Encourages Stupidity". Dmitry Gilevich of Russian emo band MAIO stepped in backing the protests, saying: "Expressing psychological emotions is not forbidden by law."However, emo critics remain unconvinced. Alexander Grishunin, an adviser to bill sponsor Yevgeny Yuryev, described a ban as necessary, stating: "This is the first step in the public discourse."The moves in Russia follow criticism of the genre in the UK earlier this year, which saw My Chemical Romance fans protesting at the offices of British newspaper The Daily Mail over their coverage which linked emo with suicide.

*****AS IF. What is up with people? If only saying something is now illegal could change a person's thoughts, feelings, and personality. Good times.

I Love 'Out of Work' Truck Drivers from Tennessee (And I'm betting there are lots).

Police: Man shot churchgoers over liberal views

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- An out-of-work truck driver accused of opening fire at a Unitarian church, killing two people, left behind a note suggesting that he targeted the congregation out of hatred for its liberal policies, including its acceptance of gays, authorities said Monday.
A four-page letter found in Jim D. Adkisson's small SUV indicated he intentionally targeted the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church because, the police chief said, ''he hated the liberal movement'' and was upset with ''liberals in general as well as gays.''
Adkisson, a 58-year-old truck driver on the verge of losing his food stamps, had 76 rounds with him when he entered the church and pulled a shotgun from a guitar case during a children's performance of the musical ''Annie.''
Adkisson's ex-wife once belonged to the church but hadn't attended in years, said Ted Jones, the congregation's president. Police investigators described Adkisson as a ''stranger'' to the congregation, and police spokesman Darrell DeBusk declined to comment on whether investigators think the ex-wife's link was a factor in the attack.
Adkisson remained jailed Monday on $1 million bond after being charged with one count of murder. More charges are expected. Four victims were hospitalized in critical condition.
The attack Sunday morning lasted only minutes. But the anger behind it may have been building for months, if not years.
''It appears that what brought him to this horrible event was his lack of being able to obtain a job, his frustration over that, and his stated hatred for the liberal movement,'' Police Chief Sterling Owen said.

Alright.

Mr. T films homophobic ad
By Chloe Tse
2008-07-28
‘A-Team’ icon offends gay rights group
The U.S.-based candy company Mars has pulled a U.K. television ad for its Snickers chocolate bars after a gay rights group accused it of being homophobic.
The ad was created by Omnicom Group’s AMV BBDO in London. In it, an effeminate speed-walking man gets ridiculed by Mr. T, who shoots at him with a Snickers cannon. It ends with Mr. T shouting the campaign’s tagline, “Get some nuts.”
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation criticized the ad for using stereotypes against gay men, reports Associated Press.
Of course, representatives from Mars are saying the ad is not meant to be offensive.
This is the second time the candy company has pulled one of its ads in a year and a half for allegedly being homophobic.
The first commercial aired during the 2007 Super Bowl and featured two men accidentally kissing, after which they freaked out in disgust.
HRC Workplace’s director Daryl Herrschaft wrote in a statement that the group "applauds Mars for taking swift and appropriate action" but added that he was "surprised to see the company return to the same practice it had just recently rejected."

Oh Jesus

Knox Leon? Omg, please. It sounds like the name of a toilet bowl cleaner.

Knox Leon. Get's out the toughest stains!

Part 2...

I know you are absolutely digging this.

From my Youtube account (queermafian)

Apparently she is still out there (somewhere out there)

Funny & True (Though it hurts to admit it)

It's time for the Maple Leafs to end it with Sundin

Goodbye Mats. Goodbye and good luck.
Cliff Fletcher should announce what is painfully obvious: that the Mats Sundin era in Toronto was great while it lasted, but it's over. Done. Finished. There is nothing more to add to the story.
C'mon Cliff, get it over with.
Fletcher, ever the diplomat, has tiptoed around saying that Sundin is finished as a Leaf. He is too concerned about optics and doesn't want to be portrayed as the bad guy. It is noble of Fletcher, but not necessary.
The Maple Leafs offered Sundin a one-year contract worth a generous $7 million with a no-trade clause. Fletcher asked for a quick answer, and when he didn't get it, he tried to speed up the process by allowing the Montreal Canadiens to negotiate with Sundin prior to July 1.
Sundin – who probably takes all day to decide what to eat for breakfast - is still uncertain about his future. He indicated this in a statement through his agent, J.P. Barry. He thanked the teams that showed interest, but made it clear he's just not ready to make a decision.
Fair enough.
Anything can happen, but in the next month Sundin will likely come to the correct realization that he is no longer needed or wanted by Toronto. If he decides to play next year, it will be with a team that has a chance to challenge for the Stanley Cup – such as the Canadiens or Rangers – or a team that makes him a ridiculous overture, like the Canucks did when they offered him $20 million over two years.
Parting ways with Sundin immediately is the right thing to do. The rebuilding process in Toronto does not require a 37-year-old captain making $7 million - and it certainly doesn't require such a player with a no-trade clause. Fletcher should retain the right to trade his biggest asset if he decides it's in the best interests of the organization. Otherwise, the inmates will continue to run the asylum.

Fletcher would be well advised to take the $7 million allotted for Sundin and spend it on two or three additional free agents. Obviously the Leafs won't get a superstar for $2.5 million a season, but it will land them foot soldiers. Right now the Leafs need all the bodies they can get.
Admittedly, the free agent market is thinning out by the hour. However, there are still a few reasonable options available to Fletcher. Instead of high-priced help, he should be looking mid-range at players. This is not to suggest that any of these players alone could replace Sundin, but two or three players of this ilk would at least plug some holes. If nothing else, they might fetch a draft pick or two at the trade deadline.
An even better option is for Fletcher to trust his scouts and make minor deals for young players with upside, such as he did in picking up Mikhael Grabovski. In doing so, the team will get younger, cheaper, faster and more exciting to watch. If you're going to lose, lose with young players who will endear themselves to the fans.
Since taking the reigns as GM back in January, Fletcher has been trying to move the organization forward. Considering his hands have been tied by no-movement clauses, he's done a decent job. In buying out the contracts of Andrew Raycroft and Darcy Tucker – and by asking Bryan McCabe to waive his no-trade clause - he made a bold statement that the future has begun.
Now he needs to make another bold announcement by proclaiming that the Mats Sundin era in Toronto is over. Then, and only then, will the future officially be underway.