Pittsburgh Lesbian blogger, Sue Kerr published the announcement of the May 8 meet and greet with Alen Specter, and added her unique blend of weak thinking and fact-less ideas:
I’m also curious how Sestak is going to reach out to the Pittsburgh LGBTQ community. He lost the endorsement. I was asked to write a guest post when national bloggers discovered this little fact. (Guess what? I blame Dan Onorato!)
She laments:
Sadly, media are not invited to the private meeting. Â The good thing is that they consider bloggers media so all four of us can pat ourselves on the back while we wait for the scoop. Â LOL. Â No dogs allowed.
Are you sure there will be no bloggers at the meeting? Â My suggestion Sue- start blogging in a way that adds something to the discourse other than hype, misinformation and all out accusation. You have such an amazing voice to your blog that is so powerful and important, except when it is connected to a personal vendetta.
Sue, I believe you were invited to a similar type meeting earlier this year, and you didn’t show up. That was a shame, because there too, all aspects of our diverse community were well represented. I guess it might be harder to throw around accusations if you know the facts.
via Pittsburgh Lesbian Correspondents :: LGBTQ meeting with Specter.
I want to add a clarification. I have been invited to attend the very brief discussion meeting between the Senator and a group of LGBT folks prior to the public meet and greet session. While I am a blogger, my attendance is because of my involvement in state and national LGBT issues.
The small discussion was designed I believe, to provide a the Senator with a group of individuals who can each speak to some aspect of the LGBT community and their needs, as well as the legislative issues that are currently pressing. It was kept small because the amount of time for it is short, and the goal was to allow meaningful dialogue between members of the community and the Senator. There will be an ample opportunity for the public to meet and talk to the Senator during the meet and greet and anyone can ask questions they have have for the Senator. So, bring your questions and come meet Senator Specter!
Is that the best you can do Maria? Yes, it does. Blaming Onorato is crazy.
Because calling someone “crazy” soooo “adds something to the discourse other than hype, misinformation and all out accusation.”