We're Not The Community Spokesmodels; We're Not The Talking Heads

[Shana A]

We're Not The Community Spokesmodels; We're Not The Talking Heads
by: Autumn Sandeen
Thu Jun 11, 2009 at 05:39:37 AM EDT

http://www.pamshouseblend.com/diary/11407/were-not-your-spokesmodels-were-not-the-talking-heads

Listen Live to the Rob, Arnie, and Dawn in the Morning broadcast at 7:30 AM PDT (10:30 AM EDT) here. Barista Autumn Sandeen and TransYouth Family Ally executive director Kim Pearson will be on air with the hosts.

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And hey, we are hearing you. I will be there as a new media reporter; Kim as a children's advocate. We aren't going to overstep our roles; we will not be saying we accept statements of apology on behalf of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and ally communities, nor on behalf of transgender youth; nor on behalf progressive and children's activists. In other words, we will hear the apologies, but only you can decide whether or not the apologies are acceptable.

[FairyGirl]

you can hear the broadcast online at their website.. listening to it now

www. robarnieanddawn.com

[Janet_Girl]

I am listen to the show now thru the archives.  And so far they seem to be learning something.  And what I am here is that, Yes they are laughing and having fun, but it is with us not against us.

They may actually be teaching something to their audience.

Janet

[tekla]

You did not listen to the original broadcast.  You don't live - and praise the lord for that - in Sacramento.  How many of the people who heard the original broadcast listened to this tripe?  Zero?  Sound right to me.  Look up "pyretic victory" on the web will you.






edited to remove inflammatory characterization. -- Nichole

tekla, please try harder not to be so personal. Thanks, Nichole

[NicholeW.]

You did not listen to the original broadcast.  You don't live - and praise the lord for that - in Sacramento.  How many of the people who heard the original broadcast listened to this tripe?  Zero?  Sound right to me.  Look up "pyretic victory" on the web will you.

I did look-up pyretic victory and unless it means victory over or victory by a fever I would suppose you might be better advised to look up "Pyrrhic Victory."

N~

[Sandy]

I did look-up pyretic victory and unless it means victory over or victory by a fever I would suppose you might be better advised to look up "Pyrrhic Victory."

N~

If you keep splitting those hairs like that you'll cut yourself!

Besides I thought it meant victory by spontaneous combustion.

-Sandy

[V M]

Dang, I missed the broadcast and now I'm worried my panties might explode 

So, did they apologize or not? 

OH, and I am a Community SpokesModel 

[Shana A]

So, did they apologize or not? 

OH, and I am a Community SpokesModel 

Yes, they did apologize... I thought the show provided some education on trans issues for their audience.

FWIW Tekla, I listened to most of the original offending show (and wrote an email to the station at that time), and the complete followup show a week later so am not simply commenting without having heard it.

Virginia, I think you'll make a fine spokesmodel... although I think the image of you on the three wheeler might not be quite as hip 

Z

[V M]

Virginia, I think you'll make a fine spokesmodel... although I think the image of you on the three wheeler might not be quite as hip 

Z

OH but I look so hot on my three wheeler 

[sd]

I listened to both, and I have to say they did a pretty good job actually.