The GOP Stench

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Tuesday April 27, 2010 · 3:20 PM PDT

2010/04/27 · 15:20

Yesterday morning my nephew got up early to do his excercise as normal. I was actually awake because I had a job interview. He came running back in the house saying something was on fire. I run outside but do not see flames or smoke. The smell in the area was strong. It smelled like burning oil. I ran around to the back yard expecting to find flame but didn't. I thought it must be a neighbors house so I look at their houses to see if I saw smoke or flame but I didn't.

I ran inside the house to turn on the local news. I thought something must have gone horribly wrong at Port Tampa and the smell had blown our way. The port has big chemical containers so I was worried that what I was breathing was harmful. Nothing on the news either!

I ran back outside and thought it may be a gas leak, so I ran back inside and called the fire department. They told me not to worry. Everyone could smell it but nobody knows what it is.

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Westboro Baptist Church is coming to Tampa

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Thursday April 08, 2010 · 3:06 PM PDT

2010/04/08 · 15:06

*This diary will contain information about WBC coming to Tampa. It also contains a note to the ~~troll~~ individual who hijacked my nephew's diary last night.

St Pete Times is reporting that the Westboro Baptist is at it again. This time they are brining their hate mongering message to my doorstep. They plan to protest at several places throughout Tampa. Protests will be held at H.B. Plant High School, Tampa Catholic School, University of South Florida and Without Walls International Church. They'll also be protesting at a Bon Jovi Concert!!! Why Bon Jovie?

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These old fools have had access to millions all over the world for nearly 3 decades, but they have not one time told any of them what God requires of them.

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I didn't go to church for Easter

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Sunday April 04, 2010 · 11:26 AM PDT

2010/04/04 · 11:26

As most of you know, I am quite agnostic when it comes to religion. I normally would take my family and go to church twice a year anyway for Easter and Christmas. This year I didn't. Instead we went and volunteered at a homeless shelter. We served lunch to a hundred or more. It was very rewarding. My two little girls got in on the action and helped clean up.

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Friday March 26, 2010 · 4:11 PM PDT

2010/03/26 · 16:11

I wrote a diary last year about how I lost my job. My boss called me and "de-selected" me over the phone. Yes, the company used the term "de-selected". I assume it made some of the higher ups feel better saying that instead of saying "laid off". I hope that helped them sleep better at night.

I find that I am not alone in my unemployment. In fact, Florida has experienced unemployement not seen since WWII!

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Sunday March 21, 2010 · 2:36 PM PDT

2010/03/21 · 14:36

This bill is going to be passed!!!!! It isn't perfect, but its a HUGE start. I feel like I did the night I heard them say "Barack Obama is the next President of the United States!" I just cannot believe it! The Republicans have been pushed even more into the irrelevant column today!

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UPDATED: Waiting for the phone to ring

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Saturday March 20, 2010 · 12:01 PM PDT

2010/03/20 · 12:01

I just finished dropping my girls off for their music lessons. I've already cleaned up after the teenage boys who made a mess of my living room last night. Being a mother and aunt comes with responsibility, but it comes with great reward.

It ocurred to me this morning as I was cleaning up after these boys that in just a few short months, this whole experience would be over for me. It is a bittersweet thought. I know Matt will do just fine without me but in the past weeks he has really became a big part of my family.

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Friday March 19, 2010 · 5:20 PM PDT

2010/03/19 · 17:20

I am so glad that young people are our future. I have been inspired in so many ways recently with my nephew. He's been through this awful experience but he has handled himself with strength and maturity. He's shown me over the last days that love and kindness is more important than anything else. He's also made a few friends that have made me feel the same way. Today, they have inspired me.

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Tuesday March 16, 2010 · 5:32 PM PDT

2010/03/16 · 17:32

There is so much hate in the world today and it pains me to see it. This is 2010. Not 1910. What is wrong with people? You all know the story of my nephew and you know he is not alone with facing hate. We probably all face it but it is just wrong when you hate someone based on something they cannot control.

His "friends" on Facebook thought it would be funny to make a hate group to make fun of him. They even invited him to join. Well of course he didn't. I have told him to delete his page and do not go back. It is not worth it.

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Things are going well

Florida4Obama

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Monday March 15, 2010 · 4:13 PM PDT

2010/03/15 · 16:13

If you have followed the story of my nephew and me, you know that things have been busy. It has been a while since I wrote an update so I thought I'd come do it now. It is hard to balance my own kids with my nephew, but I am getting better at it. They both need my time right now.

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Sunday March 07, 2010 · 4:30 PM PST

2010/03/07 · 16:30

If you've been following the story of my nephew and the ordeal that he has been through in the past several days, you know that yesterday we returned the car to his parents. The drive was long, but when we got there the family was civil to me and my friend for the most part. It is clear they are very hurt by their sons sexuality. I had an emotional breakdown of my own.

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UPDATED: Thank you from me and my nephew

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Friday March 05, 2010 · 2:33 PM PST

2010/03/05 · 14:33

I am once again amazed by this community. You have rallied around someone who was hurt and scared. If you haven't read my last two diaries, please do so for the full story. There are over a thousand comments in each, so I don't expect you to read all of those but there are many great comments to be read if you choose to do so.

I just wanted to give another update on the situation. If you are interested read below the fold.

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My nephew arrived safely after being outed & kicked out of school

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Thursday March 04, 2010 · 5:15 PM PST

2010/03/04 · 17:15

I want to thank this community for being there for me and my nephew last night. I cannot believe the diary is still on the rec list. I imagined it would be overlooked like so many other diaries, but I was wrong. I wanted to update everyone on my nephew.

He arrived safely at my home last night just after midnight. As soon as I opened the door, he rushed into my arms and began to sob. I just held him there and let him cry. My husband came and told him he was there for him if he needed to talk. My nephew told me the full story of what happened to him, and it breaks my heart that the world can be so cruel.

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The GOP Stench

Westboro Baptist Church is coming to Tampa

I didn't go to church for Easter

Unemployed for more than one year now

HCR: It's going to happen!!!

UPDATED: Waiting for the phone to ring

I'm inspired

UPDATED X4: Do not allow YOUR children to hate!

Things are going well

Returning the car & my emotional breakdown(s)

UPDATED: Thank you from me and my nephew

My nephew arrived safely after being outed & kicked out of school