Be Alert … because the world needs more lerts
February 23, 2009 4:40 pm Humor, Political, ReligionI somehow got onto a right-wing Christian mailing list. Without fail, EVERY email they send me is both amusing and disturbing. That they’re so wrong, but so earnest, is funny. That they’re enticing others to be so wrong and earnest, that’s disturbing.
The latest was an Action Alert! from the stick-up-the-backside “American Family Association”:
“Pepsi Produces Another TV Ad Promoting the Gay Lifestyle”
Yes, the “gay lifestyle.” The lifestyle that people choose, and then recruit others into, so they can all be evil and debauched together, and get people to hate them. All done deliberately, you understand, and in opposition to good traditional American Christian values.
And yes, Pepsi is saying “Be Gay!! Everybody drink Pepsi and engage in homosexual activity!! Don’t be like all those heterosexuals who drink Coke!” What better publicity campaign could you get?
I had to respond to the part that said “Sign the Boycott Pepsi Pledge.”
I filled out the form …
They thanked me for filling out the form …
And then I got a followup email thanking me again for filling out the form …
Hey, it’s juvenile as hell, but then again, it’s a response completely appropriate to the campaign.
HMS :
Date: March 1, 2009 @ 2:39 pm
Hank, we’d like to invite you to become one of our Authors in Alexandria. You may mirror your existing posts from here or elsewhere or produce original posts there, as you desire. For your contributions and participation we will blogroll you with no reciprocation required. Come contribute your perspectives and opinions to the ongoing conversations there. Contact us by return email or through the site for full invitations and instructions.
HMS :
Date: March 3, 2009 @ 4:45 pm
Hank, that was a genuine personal invitation to participate in a real multi-author blog. Drop a line if interested.
Mark :
Date: December 1, 2009 @ 7:52 pm
Hank, I believe you live in the area in which I grew up. If you’re interested in corresponding, please write. Hope all is well with you.