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Your use of the information or materials in the Publication is strictly at your own risk. 6 | davidatlanta davidatlanta | 7 WTF!?!? Shockingly, Newt Disapproves of Good Christian Bitches by Lucas Witherspoon taken the life of filmmaker Theo van Gogh. nother day, another mindless What’s a bigger travesty is that conservatives controversy. took issue with the TLC series All-American Muslim because it depicted Muslim- AThis time it centers around ABC’s American families in a positive light. In a new Sunday night sitcom, GCB, which stars country that was unquestionably founded Kristin Chenoweth and centers around a with religious freedom in mind, the fact is group of church-going Christian gossips. that the religious beliefs of others are too Think of it as Desperate Housewives set in often ignored when they do not fall within Dallas with running Christian themes, and the majority’s religious adherence, meaning you’ve basically got the idea. if you’re not a Christian. Sure, it’s convenient Normally, Fox News throwing out the to be able to continue depicting all Muslims question, “Is GCB anti-Christian?” wouldn’t as bomb-toting, America-hating infidels in bother me because, well, it’s Fox News, and order to pander to a base you shouldn’t even who of sound mind pays attention to them want to align yourself with in the first place, anyway? But it’s now been taken one step but it’s not based in reality or fact. further thanks to good ol’ Newt Gingrich. To her credit, Kristin Chenoweth, herself During a campaign stop, Newt had this to a Christian, defended the show, saying, “I say: “Look at the new show that’s on that wouldn’t make fun of anybody’s religion, has the word ‘Christian’ in it, and I want you frankly. But there’s a difference [between] to take that exact name, drop out ‘Christian’ making fun of and having fun with.” and put in ‘Muslim’, and ask yourself, is there The bottom line is that this controversy is any network that would have dared to run a something else for conservative talking show like that? And you know that answer is heads to feign outrage over to fill airtime, and not a one, because anti-Christian bigotry is make more money for themselves and their just fine in the entertainment industry.” employers. The larger issue I have with GCB Based on the fact that Fox News still has is that we now have a presidential candidate a network to speak of, it’s obvious all kinds talking about it. We’re constantly being told of bigotry are allowed in the entertainment that this is a SERIOUS ELECTION, but when industry, but that’s beside the point. The fact you have a candidate (and the topic will is this is America, and as such, we are free likely be addressed by more than one by the to express our opinion anytime we’d like, time this all blows over) foddering over such including about religious groups. The differ- insignificant bullshit, how can you help but ence between Christians and Muslims is that to see this entire thing as one big tooth-and- in this day and age, Muslim violence under nail circus? extremist Sharia law is a very real threat; Newt should know enough about the media because we as Americans have religious by now to know that this faux-controversy freedom, we are not subjected to the same is only going to improve the show’s ratings strict religious laws as many Middle Eastern (more so than they already have been), so Muslims are. Look at what happened to the plan backfired. I’d like to propose we Matt Stone and Trey Parker when they stop probing these insignificant things like a tried to air an episode of South Park that fucking comedy sitcom, and give some legiti- mocked Muhammad: they received credible mate proposals to mend what you perceive is death threats for a completely harmless wrong with this country. Yes, I’ll still call you piece of satire. Fortunately, they pulled the a delusional, corrupt, inaccurate, hypocritical Muhammad references before a formal fatwa halfwit, but at least there will be something could be issued, which has in the past been of substance to disagree on. issued against author Salman Rushdie and 8 | davidatlanta davidatlanta | 9 10 | davidatlanta Men Seeking Men He said… He said. The Rules of Gay Arguing by Tristan Timothy y boyfriend likes to argue. There’s Gay Dating in the City really no rhyme or reason to Mit, he just enjoys proving an asks what you said it gives you the upper opposing point to anything. While this hand in continuing your point. “Your ball” as can be annoying at times it’s provided the straight guys say. me with the skills to successfully win an I think the biggest mistake people make argument. when trying to prove their point is by bringing First off, when arguing a point it’s best to their friends into it. Your friends are YOUR turn the subject back to you. Criticism puts friends. Never have I been in a fight where everyone on a defensive track so instead the other person’s friends sided with me. It’s of saying “You” do this and “You” do that, just not going to happen. So if you leave your it’s better to say “I” don’t like this, and “I” friends and their opinions out of it you’re can’t deal with that. Basically you want to already on your way to a resolution. Plus, get your point across without attacking the God forbid you say everything your friends other person from the get go. Talking about really think about your boyfriend and make what you like and dislike rather than what the next birthday/dinner/extravaganza a total the other person is doing wrong, is a good hellish experience. way to get your feelings across and still keep Following these simple suggestions should a composed, lady-like manner. surely help you in your next argument with The best advice was given to me by my a roommate, lover, or friend. Good luck in sister whose motto is “Fight Fair.” We’ve all your next argument and hopefully you come been in the heat of the moment where we out on top (or bottom if that’s what you were know what to say and how to hurt. These are aiming for.) bad, mean things that would surely end the argument but risk ending the relationship as well. Sometimes a comeback or insult is just too good to pass up though, so my advice is to mutter it under your breath. This way you’ve gotten what you wanted to say out into the universe and when the other person 12 | davidatlanta davidatlanta | 13 WTF!?!? Tidbits Jon Hamm gave an interview to Elle UK where he labeled Paris Hilton and Kim Kardashian “fucking idiots” who prove that “stupidity is certainly celebrated.” While he was only echoing the majority of the population’s opinion of the two, Kim took to her Twitter to say that “we’re all working hard and we all have to respect one another,” and that “calling someone who runs their own businesses, is a part of a successful TV show, produces, writes, designs, and creates, ‘stupid,’ is in my opinion careless [sic].” Jenna Jameson, who also built an empire based on being penetrated, at least has dignity in what she does.