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Here are two stories as to why I think that truer (not true, truer) democracy should allow people not only to vote in people but vote them out as well.

Story #1: Toronto City Councellor Rob Ford makes racist comments about “Orientals”
So here is what he said:

“Go to Hong Kong, okay? I’ve been there. You want to see workaholics? Those Oriental people work like dogs. They work their hearts out … that’s why they’re successful in life. … I’m telling you, Oriental people, they’re slowly taking over, because there’s no excuses for them. They’re hard, hard workers.”

So yeah…I guess we should be scared of those crazy overworked “Orientals” who are determined to take over our country. I can’t believe some people think this isn’t racist. Just because Ford is “praising” “Oriental people” does not mean that he is not 1) Othering a group of people, 2) perpetuating stereotypes (aka false statements), and 3) instilling fear into Canadians about “Orientals”. It’s so sad that he is a councellor for Toronto. I guess it just goes to show how stupid people can get elected. He initially refused to appologize and then eventually appologised to 15-20 people who were offended by his comments. WTF?! So basically he doesn’t think that his words were wrong, but that he was sorry he hurt some people’s feelings. What a moron! Btw, he is planning to run for mayor of Toronto in 2010. I am so going to protest.

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It’s back again. There will be three performances of the Vagina Monologues at WLU in March. Information is as follows courtesy of the VAGINA MONOLOGUES 2008 Facebook group.

Come and check out this year’s performance of the Vagina Monologues, an award winning play by writer and activist Eve Ensler.

This year’s audition turnout was so good that we’ve created two casts, which means four possible performances for you to come out to!

This will be the most fun you’ve had all year.

All proceeds go to both the V-Day Organization and Kitchener-Waterloo’s own Women’s Crisis Services.

Tickets can be purchased for $10 at the C-Spot or at our Vagina Bazaar booths in the Hall of Fame, or for $12 at the door.

Performance dates and times are as follows:

March 12th at 8:00 pm (Doors 7:30)
March 13th at 8:00 pm (Doors 7:30)
March 14th at 1:00 pm (Doors 12:30) AND 5:00 pm (Doors 4:30)

All performances will be located at the Turret.

For the first two performances, there will be a cash bar available from 7:30-8:30.

I’ve only seen the Vagina Monogues once, and that was in my first year of university. Even in my nieve ignorance at that time, I was glad I had attended. Sure it left me jaded, but it opened my eyes to issues I had never even heard of. Issues that are often overlooked, ridiculed, and stigmatized in our everyday lives. So I encourage everyone to attend.

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I don’t care what anyone says. Sweater vests are sexy. The first time I saw Jack in one, I drooled like crazy. I still remember him walking over to a printer of photocopier (can’t remember because I was too distracted) and I couldn’t keep my eyes off of him. Maybe I have a strange fettish for geeks, I don’t know. But those sweater vests…they make my hormones go crazy. And just to make life better, my crush Sungmin from Super Junior is wearing a sweater vest in their performances for their latest song. Life is good.

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Seriously, WTF is this?! Kissing lessons? Give me a break.

I know that kiss scenes in Korean dramas (minus the recent one with Eric in it) has pretty sucky kissing in it, but seriously…kissing lessons? That’s just ridiculous. The video isn’t in English for the msot part, but you get the idea behind what they’re trying to teach you. Honestly, I never understood the hype behind kissing. It’s not that great. I don’t especially like the feeling of another person’s mouth on mine, but it’s nice once in a while. Sensual kisses are awesome, but not massive tongue action like these two are having. Watching their tongues was like watching worms mate (which I unfortunately had to witness in my grade 9 science class). I know they were demonstrating what goes on with their tongues, but it’s such a turn-off. This is a video I would show my kids to prevent them from wanting to make out with a bunch of people.

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Disclaimer: This post uses terms, which are deemed crude and inappropriate outside of an academic context. Please note that my use of these words is not intended to offend anyone. Rather they are terms that scholars of sexualities use. My use of them is not supposed to be interpreted in a derogatory way. If you do not wish to read this entry because of its mature content, please do not read any further.

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