{{{Kristin}}}

So the policy is that you can be gay, just not do anything about it EVER?

Someone else can probably explain it better, but the policy is called Don't Ask, Don't Tell. Obama keeps saying he's going to get rid of that policy, but won't actually say when it's going to happen. The way the policy is supposed to work is that you can be gay and be in the military, as long as you don't let anyone know that you're gay, and the military isn't allowed to ask you if you are. But if you do tell someone that you're gay (and "telling" includes off-duty conduct in view of another member of the armed forces, like this guy did -- kissed another guy at a party where he knew there were other NROTC people), then the military is allowed to investigate and can kick you out.

Youtube found on CuteOverload.com - a 6 year old girl providing audio captions for a picture book of kittens [link]

OH MY GOD THAT IS THE BEST THING I HAVE EVER SEEN IN MY ENTIRE LIFE.

SHE'S LIKE A LIVING LOLCAT.

OH GOD WHY DOES SHE KNOW PORN SOUNDS.

{{{{Kristin}}}}

OH GOD WHY DOES SHE KNOW PORN SOUNDS.

I know, it was a minute plus of darned cute with one moment of utter squick.

The other totally ridiculous Don't Ask, Don't Tell case was with Arabic translators. The Army fired a whole bunch of Arabic translators a few years ago after finding out that they were gay. The Army is constantly short of Arabic translators -- the number of people who are fluent in Arabic, want to work for the US Army, and can get the security clearance required (which is very unlikely for most people who were born in most Arabic-speaking countries, and even a lot of people whose parents were born or who have close relatives or friends there) is tiny. The Army is constantly going to universities that have Arabic language programs and practically begging people to work for them. And yet, fired a bunch for being gay.

OH GOD WHY DOES SHE KNOW PORN SOUNDS.

I know, it was a minute plus of darned cute with one moment of utter squick.

I'm going for 3rd party references. Bow-Mow-chicka-Bow-Mow can be from any number of sources evoking the same.

Plus? it's a 70's tv sounds, too. Too many reruns at such a young age.

vw was here tonight; you should all be jealous. Victor and thessaly were able to come by as well. Now it's time for the food coma.

We are home now. Kristin is sleeping. She got IV fluids and antinausea meds. She's feeling a bit better and was able to keep water down.

Glad Kristin is home and feeling better.

I had 3 stages of drunkenness figured out. Let's just of with D. Matt went to bed, but I can't do it yet.

I love the kitten video. even with the strange porn sound effects.

Glad Kristin is home and feeling better.

I had 3 stages of drunkenness figured out. Let's just go with D. Matt went to bed, but I can't do it yet.

I love the kitten video. even with the strange porn sound effects.