Even if what is reported in the following link is 50 percent incorrect, the 50 percent that is correct is enough to make Madonna blush. That the event as reported in this link only serves to perpetuate the stereotype that homosexuality and narcissism go hand-in-hand is unarguable. Check out the story here. It is worth a glance.
And then there is this story (click here). I know many of us men would prefer not to admit that we know that New Orleans was/is the breast-flashing capital of the world. We've seen the whole licentious display, the Mardi Gras beads collected for successful breast-baring on Bourbon Street, all to the cheers of randy males surging with lust. Hence, this story makes sense, whether true or false. If true, then we would expect such truly sick behavior. If false, New Orleans' reputation as a place of carnival carnality has led to this sort of criticism and rumor.
Finally, the following story puts things in healthy perspective, in a twisted sort of way. Click here for a delicious religious take on how people should talk, think and feel after calamity.
Contratimes
©Bill Gnade 2005/Contratimes
[I know I said I'd be away today, but I couldn't resist.]
6 comments:
Do you believe that "homosexuality and narcissism go hand-in-hand"?
I am not defending these people. To indulge in this kind of display at this time isn't proper. But let's put this into perspective. 25 homosexuals. I don't actually know how many homosexuals there are in New Orleans but it is obvious the data used in the article is statistically insignificant.
Dear Infolands,
Thank you for your question.
First, what I wrote was that the acts of homosexuals, even if only a handful, in New Orleans at this time "perpetuate the stereotype that homosexuality and narcissism go hand-in-hand."
Now, do I personally think that narcissism and homsexuality are linked? Well, I guess I do, sort of, though I am not convinced I am absolutely right. Would you like me to explain myself? I assure you, I think I can give you at least an intelligent defense of what may seem indefensible. But I will not bore you with my answer if you don't really want more than I've already given.
Second, I want to thank you for deeming Contratimes not only worthy to visit, but worthy to link to as well. I am honored, truly. I just hope I don't offend you in any way so as to earn your disapproval.
Peace and grace, always,
BG
FYI,
You know, I hate it when I misspell a word.
That should be 'homosexuality', not homsexuality, which is an entirely new category, I believe.
BG
Lol.
As a matter of fact, I am interested in knowing how you link the two. I did not misread your original post but I felt, rightly it seems, that the act of posting that sentence in that context was actually a reflection of what you think.
So, if you have the time and the will, I would be interested in reading more ;).
InfoLands
Dear Infoland,
I am having an internal debate with myself: Do I respond to your questions here, in the Comments feature of Contratimes, or do I actually draft an essay in response? You'll have to give me a couple of days to think about it. My guess is that I need to write a more complete piece than a simple response.
Peace to you,
BG
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