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(8,155 posts) Sat Jun 7, 2014, 02:40 AM Jun 2014

Relief followed by immense schadenfreude...

Is what I feel every time I read about another US state overturning a gay marriage ban.

We are watching the incremental dismantling of US Christian Fundamentalism right before our very eyes and, most hilariously, before the eyes of all of the disillusioned assholes.

There are few things more satisfying than knowing the enemy is being psychologically tormented by the knowledge that the world is moving on and embracing diversity and love. I see their resistance changing from one of false superiority to utter chaos and resignation.

While this certainly is not defined by the actions of one group, I must concede that this collective victory, which continues to grow, is one of the greatest of our time.

We are witness to an immense shift in rhetoric, belief and action that I hope to see immortalized in history books before I grow old.

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Relief followed by immense schadenfreude... (Original Post) Gravitycollapse Jun 2014 OP

If not for the advances in LGBT rights, there would be very little to hope (or cheer) for nowadays. nomorenomore08 Jun 2014 #1

I really need a lift in spirit... defacto7 Jun 2014 #2

I'm looking forward to Alaska's ban on marriage equality being overturned Blue_In_AK Jun 2014 #3

I wish you could film it for us. Enthusiast Jun 2014 #8

Great post including the terrific word "schadenfreude" vlakitti Jun 2014 #4

I wonder what the composition of the SCOTUS will be when a marriage equality case finally hits their blkmusclmachine Jun 2014 #5

you want I should kick your relieved, schadenfreuded ass, Gravitycollapse? Skittles Jun 2014 #6

it brings me great joy as well! m-lekktor Jun 2014 #7

nomorenomore08

(13,324 posts)

1. If not for the advances in LGBT rights, there would be very little to hope (or cheer) for nowadays.

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Sat Jun 7, 2014, 03:05 AM

Jun 2014

But these court decisions are a reminder that human progress - in general - is still possible.

defacto7

(13,485 posts)

2. I really need a lift in spirit...

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Sat Jun 7, 2014, 03:15 AM

Jun 2014

That's such a great and beautiful way to put this rift of change throughout this country. May that "incremental dismantling" spread to all the issues that have faced us for so long, and may peace and equality reign.

Blue_In_AK

(46,436 posts)

3. I'm looking forward to Alaska's ban on marriage equality being overturned

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Sat Jun 7, 2014, 03:48 AM

Jun 2014

for the sheer pleasure of hearing certain heads explode around here - one Pastor Jerry Prevo from the Anchorage Baptist Temple and one Jim Minnery of the Alaska Family Council to be precise. It will be sweet.

Enthusiast

(50,983 posts)

8. I wish you could film it for us.

Reply to Blue_In_AK (Reply #3)

Sat Jun 7, 2014, 10:51 PM

Jun 2014

vlakitti

(401 posts)

4. Great post including the terrific word "schadenfreude"

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Sat Jun 7, 2014, 03:49 AM

Jun 2014

(the spell check didn't seem to like it) and touching on the breaking down of mean and judgmental oppressive religiosity. Thanks for saying it.

I think the exact same thing, and it's a liberating feeling.

blkmusclmachine

(16,149 posts)

5. I wonder what the composition of the SCOTUS will be when a marriage equality case finally hits their

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Sat Jun 7, 2014, 05:29 AM

Jun 2014

docket???

And in light of Citizens United I & II, and now Hobby Lobby, I fear another deep rollback from the Fascist 5

Skittles

(153,160 posts)

6. you want I should kick your relieved, schadenfreuded ass, Gravitycollapse?

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Sat Jun 7, 2014, 05:37 AM

Jun 2014

after we celebrate, of course

I have to add, it feels weird seeing people come around to think the way I have always thought regarding gay marriage, and how nice it would be if ALL beliefs where conservatives are on the wrong side would collapse

m-lekktor

(3,675 posts)

7. it brings me great joy as well!

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Sat Jun 7, 2014, 05:39 AM

Jun 2014

i am still in shock about it all. the 90's seemed so bleak on LGBT issues with DOMA and DADT under a DEM president.

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