Wow, I can't believe I've hit another milestone. This is my 3000th blog post. And I want to use it by reflecting on my 1000th post, titled "BLOG 1,000 and Counting.....". I originally posted this on my old MySpace blog account, and in it I shared some predictions to my readers. Was I right about any of them????
I wrote the post on December 15, 2007, a year before the 2008 Election. I was an ardent Hillary Clinton supporter during the primaries, and ended up voting for Barack Obama in November. I gave an account as to how many justices would be retiring, how it would be harder for us gays if Huckabee or Romney were elected and the importance of the 2008 election.
So without further ado, here is that post...
1,000 BLOGS
and Counting.....
As
I embark on another journey to blogland, I hope to accomplish so much
more in the coming New Year. And as we reflect on the past and focus on
the journey we have taken together this past year; there's one, very
important topic, that will mark my 1,000th celebration.
Throughout
the year I have blogged about gay marriage, the environment, health
issues, love, politics, religion, how to seduce straight boys 
,
comedy, sports, romance, hot guys and even more hot guys. The list can
go on forever because I pretty much covered everything. And throughout
this journey on MySpace I have met so many unique people who made a
difference in my life and have built new friendships along the way.
Gay or Straight - we are all one and the same - people with hearts, a soul and a mind.
After
going through all your messages and suggestions - 17 of you brought up
the subject of our nation and it's current situation and what I thought
of it. Some of you mentioned Obama, Ron Paul, Rudy Guiliani, Mike
Huckabee and Hillary Clinton. But the most important thing that caught
my attention was, "Hey Peter, where do you think you'll be in the next 8
years as a gay man?" And to tell you the truth, it really scares me.
I'm scared to face reality as we see it today.
The
fact that our world is deteriorating is unimaginable. But its the fact
of knowing that our kids will have to endure the pain and suffering
that comes with a dying world that scares me.
The
fact that we will see three supreme court justices retiring within the
next 8 years is incomprehensible. I can't imagine a world where every
ammendment can be overturned to suit a party. Or a law made to suit
their own needs or beliefs.
The
fact that as Republicans and Democrats we cannot resolve the issues
that face our nation is unbelievable. When will there ever be common
ground?
In honor of those who read my blogs everyday and to those who sent all your messages requesting I talk about this
Today's 1,000th Blog is about...
...the Upcoming Election
The
world we live in today is not an easy one. Many of you have have read
my blogs or heard me talk politics before and I've stated my positions
very clear in the past. But if you're gay and still trying to find
yourself, it is very important that you pay attention. Nothing against
my conservative friends, because I have many; but if you vote, please
vote for a Democratic candidate. It is so important that you do,
because unfortunately, the way the system works today, for gay people
this is the only route we can take. There are only two Republicans that
I can think of that I wouldn't feel uncomfortable with if they became
President; and that is Rudy Guiliani and Ron Paul. They have far more
liberal views than the other Republican nominees.
If we elect
Mike Huckabee or Mitt Romney as our next President, we are in for a
world of hurt. Not only will these two individuals make sure 3
neo-conservatives are elected to the high court, our nation will change
dramatically over the next 4 years and beyond. We are looking at a
President far worse than Bush could ever be.
This
election is important, if not, the most important election of our
time. Most of us will look back on this election and wonder if our
decision was the right one.
Read
about your candidates and this election every chance you get. You may
not find politics important, but it is what this nation and this world
is based upon. It is no longer just about religion, it is about our
future.
You may find it boring or ridiculous, but what will you
do if you get arrested and placed in prison for having sex with your
partner? If the Sodomy Laws were overturned, having sex in the privacy
of your own home would be a crime, moreso for the gay man. And if
you're father is a farmer, which mine is. And he only makes 80,000 a
year, he is not allowed any subsidies. Why? Oh because they only go to
the farmer that makes 600,000 a year. What ever happened to helping
the low-income farmer?
Don't even let me get started on
Education. No Child Left Behind should be scrapped!!! And you may not
realize it, but as I was watching Boston Legal the other day, I learned
that we are 2nd to the last in education around the world, with Mexico
being the last.
My sister (Democrat turned Republican), says that
the only reason I would vote for Hillary or any of the Democratic
candidates is because of the gay thing. And you know what, I'm proud to
say that it's all about the gay thing. Because we would be demoralized
in this country if we voted any other way. I wish that Republicans
didn't have such a harsh way of dealing with the gay issues, because I
really do like some of them. But it isn't all about the "gay thing".
It's about so much more. It's about women's rights, healthcare, the
war, our economy, education - the list goes on.
I
can list all the issues that affect us and what this election
represents, but if I did, this post would be never-ending. It has been a
pleasure blogging throughout this past year and I hope to continue
doing it for some time. Thank you for all your support, friendship and
comments and hope that even though we may not agree on certain issues we
still understand one thing.
We are all human.
Vote
- it may be the single, most important thing you will ever do.
Thank
you for reading my blogs and the many messages you have sent me. I
hope to still be doing this by the time I reach my 2,000th Blog.
-Peter
And that was how I concluded my 1000th blog post. It's crazy how much has changed in the last 5 years, and for the better. There's not enough space on this blog to write how much President Obama has helped Ryan and I over the last 5 years, but suffice it to say, it's overwhelming. Maybe I'll save that for when he leaves office and Hillary becomes President. :-)
