Saturday, November 7, 2009

What if: We actually stopped the "GAyTM"


Many gay activists are telling us to stop donating to the DNC and only support folks that truly support us.

So let's imagine we actually got fed up and stop giving money to the DNC.

The next question is, "What do we do with it?"

These same gay activists said to support the ones who support us, right? So would that be some or most of the members of Dems? Believe it or not, they are our allies, we don't have a stronger group elsewhere. Repubs could care less and the supposed 3rd party is on life support.

You can give it to a LGBT organization that supports our rights. Well, who would that be?
The EAA is falling apart and most groups lack the people power or direction. The next best thing is, well... the HRC. You may hate them, but they are closer to the White House/politicians and have tons of support. Apparently, not every LGBT person is done with them yet.

Start our own group? We could, but can we establish a clear leader, let alone a group that has a mission, a goal and a plan? So far, that's been the hump we can't get over. But it can be done!

And on a side note, do we know how much we are actually giving the DNC? If our numbers are not as big as the other minority groups, what impact would that make?

I'm not trying to be mean or difficult. I'm writing about this because, I care about the state of our community. However, I'm a realist and while it seems cute to withhold our money, we need to have a concrete plan.

I'm sorry this became a long speech, but I'm passionate about our future.

4 comments:

EMikeGarcia said...

I don't know about being mean or difficult, but that post was just depressing...

Now I feel like a forgotten stepchild.

None of us have the resources, patience, or support to "start our own group" so we should just shutup and deal with the "support" we get from the HRC and Democratic Party?

Makes me sad. Does anyone have a better plan?

Todd HellsKitchen said...

Have you thought of running for Congress?

Wonder Man said...

Sorry Mikey, I wasn't trying to be depressing. I just want folks to remember that it will take work to get things established and done.

We always need a strong next step, not some idle threat. We have to come better than that

Anonymous said...

I have a suggestion. How about we start our own party. One that is beholden to the people and not corporate or religious bigots.

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