Stand For Marriage Maine: Yes on 1 signs are being stolen.This is no surprise, as it was a tactic used in California as well.
The actions seem to be supported and encouraged by other no on one proponents making comments on the story.
Take a minute and voice your opinion on the WABI page.
Yes on One Signs Stolen - WABI TV5
Source: www.wabi.tvSome supporters of Question One on the November ballot, the effort to repeal the same sex marriage law, say someone is stealing their signs. Jean Barry and Cara Vereault received signs from the ...
First I've heard of it! Mutty playing from his usual deck of victimization cards again- can ya play Solitaire with that deck, Marc?
Then there's this little idea from a supporter on their page:
Mary DeAnne Rogan: PRAY and FAST for the next 21 Days starting today!
Maine's Call to Pray & Fast for Marriage
21 Day Fast: October 14th through November 4th 2009
Mary DeAnne Rogan: Upholding through Divine Assistance ... Read More
In 2007, in California, thousands of believers fasted for a 40-day period and prayed that God would restrain the spiritual powers that are behind the homosexual agenda and the
drive to redefine marriage.Three days before the vote on Proposition 8, 30,000 people gathered together in solemn assembly to invoke heaven's assistance in the great heavenly battle as well as to pray for God's power to be released for the freedom and healing of thousands struggling with same-sex attraction who yearn to be transformed by Christ.
Proposition 8 was upheld through the incredible mobilization of the state and we believe through divine assistance as well.
... Read More
Previously she had posted:
Mary DeAnne Rogan: Build a Stonewall
Therefore, we are calling for prayer and fasting across the nation for 21 days in another flashpoint stand of spiritual resistance.
On October 14th (Daniel 10:12-14), 2-14), let the Churches of America turn from their own personal compromise with sin and from an apathetic silence.
Let us cry out to God for the state of Maine and lift the victory of the cross over every false ideology.
Then, let us cry out to God for a great awakening in Maine, New England and the Nation without which I see no hope for America.
There are no more tomorrows. For such a time as this we are to build a stonewall and stand in the gap.
Oh my, the craziness is not skin-deep but right down to the very bones on these lunatics!
Rev. Keith A. Ratliff, Sr., pastor of the Maple Street Missionary Baptist Church in Des Moines, Iowa has another duty - head of the local NAACP chapter. The registered Democrat has announced that he supports Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob Vander Plaats. Why? Because Vander Plaats says it's his goal to pass an executive order to halt marriage equality in Iowa. That's a reach beyond his powers as Governor, but there you have it. Via On Top:
"I know that Bob Vander Plaats is not afraid to stand up for what is right," Ratliff said. "That takes courage."
"He's talked about the importance of defending the institution of marriage. ... That takes backbone and determination. That's what I want in my governor - and that's why I'm standing here today to show my support for him," he added.
Ratliff, a board member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), the nation's oldest civil rights organization, also said he will actively campaign for Vander Plaats.
As we ponder extreme anti-gay views endorsed by yet another black pastor (who says this endorsement is not in his capacity as NAACP director), who not only cannot separate church and state, look at the contrast with the leadership in the NAACP national, Chairman Julian Bond.
NAACP board chair Julian Bond spoke at the National Equality March in Washington, D.C. saying he was proud to stand with gay and lesbian citizens in their quest for equal rights:
"Rights for gays and lesbians aren't special rights in any way. It isn't special to be free from discrimination, that is a universal entitlement of citizenship," Bond said. "That many had to struggle to gain these rights makes them precious. It does not make them special. ... When others gain their rights, my rights are not diminished in any way. My rights are not diluted when my neighbor enjoys protection from discrimination. He or she becomes my ally in defending the rights we all share."
David Hart's post last night got me to thinking:
In spite of the fact that National Organization for Marriage kicked in another $340,000; in spite of the fact that the Portland RC Diocese ponied up another $300,000 SFMM has $66,000 SFMM owes out more than $419,000.Reviewing the filing, a great deal of money seems to have gone to a company that doesn't exist.
The amount of money that they spent on "production" is obscene considering the terrible quality of their advertisements and the number of commercials that they seem to have produced.
I suspect that donors are not getting a fair shake for their money.
Well, here's the thing: Marc Mutty sent out his panic-driven "GIVE US $$$ NAOW!!11!" email hours and hours and hours BEFORE SFMM/ Yes On 1 finally got around to disclosing their state-required campaign financial disclosure numbers around 8pm.
Accident? Coincidence? Oversight?
Hardly.
The cold, hard truth is that Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland loaner and head of Stand for Marriage Maine's Marc Mutty does NOT want any Mainers to know:
1. How bad a job he/SFMM has done in managing the huge amounts of money they reported in July.2. That despite the Diocese's repeated demands of money from Maine's 200,000 plus Catholic faithful, SFMM raked in a very small pile indeed.
3. That SFMM is $400,000 in debt- yet large chunks of money went to Schubert-Flint and the Michigan signature gatherers (because unlike 'No On 1', SFMM was unable to enlist anywhere NEAR enough Maine people to do the job!).
Heck, even "Busy Boy" Reverend Bob Emrich was cut a cut a check for $5000!
4. That the 'Yes On 1' ads were NOT that expensive to make- because they were simple "cut and paste" of last year's California Prop 8 already produced and paid for ads!
Not a single SFMM ad was original and stand alone, shot with 100% NEW AND SOLELY FOR THE MAINE CAMPAIGN FOOTAGE.
So the question then comes to mind: Don't YOU think the people in Maine need and deserve to know all of this and more?
I do.
So here's what I propose: writing 'Letters To The Editor' detailing all of these facts for the Maine voters to read.
Something along the lines of:
Calling All Mainers:1. Would you give a nickel to your next-door neighbor who had a $400,000 overdraft at the bank and was hitting you up for a donation to pay his bills?
2. Would you send out an email to everyone you knew, begging for the cash, calling yourself "financially prudent and efficient"?
Marc Mutty did exactly this to all of SFMM's supporters- HOURS BEFORE THE OFFICIAL STATE REQUIRED FINANCIAL CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE NUMBERS WERE RELEASED.
It's a classic "Bait and Switch", Maine- Stand For Marriage Maine wants YOU to pay for their fiscal irresponsibilities, including:
1. (insert here)
2. "
3. "
Yadayadayada; you see where I'm going here. We need to keep the letters polite, civil, 100% factual and accurate. Mainers will listen to reason, but they demand truthfulness.
Ask any native; they will tell you the very worst thing of all in this earth (hyperbole intended!) is to be called a liar.
It is the most damning label one can wear and it never comes off. It is never forgiven, even if it eventually is no longer discussed.
A thief ranks number two- and in my book, a "bait and switch" like this is pretty damned dishonest and bad stuff indeed.
We need to get these messages into the head of EVERY POTENTIAL VOTER IN MAINE. That not only was Marc Mutty trying to deceive his own supporters last night, but he was trying to steal from them too.
So, who's with me?
LET'S ALL GIVE AS MUCH AS WE CAN NOW...
COMMUNITY VIGIL FOR COMPREHENSIVE IMMIGRATION REFORM
VIGILIA COMUNITARIA PARA UNA REFORMA COMPRESIVA DE LAS LEYES DE INMIGRACIÃ"N
Friday, October 23, 2009
viernes 23 octubre de 2009
7:30 to 8:30 pm. St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church
1704 NE 43rd Ave., Portland
This bilingual community service will include songs, prayers, stories, and Scripture reflections, followed by a candlelight procession to the Hollywood MAX station. Este servicio comunitario bilingüe incluirá cantos, oraciones, comentarios y reflexiones BÃblicas. Después iremos en procesion para la Estación de MAX para una vigilia con velas. For more information please contact:Deacon Marla McGarry-Lawrence
St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church
1704 NE 43rd Ave.
Portland, OR 97213-1402
503-284-7141 ext. 314 CAUSA (Oregon's Immigrant Rights Coalition), the largest Latin@ civil and human rights and advocacy organization in the Pacific Northwest
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