So a certain trolly blogger turned VH1 clip show participant (who doesn't need the extra attention, so he can just be The Blogger) was a judge in this year's Miss USA pageant. Check out the video
here as he asks Miss California a scripted question about whether or not every state should legalize gay marriage. Her response:
Well, I think it's great that Americans are able to choose one way or the other. We live in a land where you can choose same-sex marriage or opposite marriage. You know what, in my country and in my family, I do believe that marriage should be between a man and a woman, no offense to anybody out there. But that’s how I was raised and I believe that it should be between a man and a woman. Thank you.
She came in second place (later saying it was that question that cost her the crown); The Blogger called her a bitch after the show,
went on MSNBC the next day and said that he really meant to call her a c***. Classy, bud.
And now I don't know whose side to take.
I do believe that same-sex marriage should be legal, but I think Miss California handled the question as well as you can when it's something you don't agree with . . . on live TV . . . after having to smile for two hours. I also know that recent pageant contestants aren't necessarily rocket scientists - remember when Miss Universe talked about what a
fun time she had at Guantanamo Bay? But the way the situation's being handled by activists on either side of the issue is ridiculous and I don't know if I should support a loudmouth (and regular celebrity lambaster for the sake of controversy) whose ideas I support or someone I don't agree with who answered a question honestly...and who inevitably didn't even win.
I also think Miss Cali got the toughest question out of the bunch - Miss North Carolina, the eventual winner, was asked if she taxpayers should subsidize bailouts and she replied that funds should be spent on "education and school systems and welfare and health care. That's what our taxpayers' money should go to, absolutely." Yawn.
Miss Kentucky was asked if she would speak out against Chris Brown's alleged abuse of Rihanna if she won the title. Duh, of course she would.
Miss Arizona was asked if she thought universal health care was a good idea and she gave a noncommital and nonsensical response:
You know, what this is an issue of integrity, regardless of which end of the of political spectrum that I stand on. I've been raised in a family to know right from wrong, and politics whether or not you fall in the middle, the left or the right, it's an issue of integrity whatever your opinion is and I say that with the utmost conviction.
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So given the question, I'm pleased that someone actually took a stance on a tough issue, even if I don't agree with it. I wouldn't say I'm Team California, but I'm not Team Blogger, either.
What do you think about the way the situation was handled? Whose side, if any, are you on in this debate?
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I like what Miss Cali said.
Meh, I just don't like the fact that she thinks marriage should only be between a man & a woman. Although, it wasn't cool of the judge to call her names. That's pretty low.
I think the whole thing is pretty lulzy, though I am following it very closely x)
And I'm deff on the judge's side.
I don't necessarily agree with what she said but it's her opinion. And I think she was brave to stand up there in front of so many people and say what she did, despite knowing all the negative attention it would give her.
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wtf, why is everyone getting so bent? Would they rather she lied and said the generic shit?
I'm glad she actually spoke her mind, and not just said something to please judges. Plus, she wasn't insulting anyone. She said to each their own, but she personally thinks a man and women should be married. So she wont become a lesbian anytime soon, who cares? Is everyone supposed to agree with everything? No. Relax, America.
I don't agree with what she said, but she's entitled to her opinion.
Team Perez all the way! He's hysterical.
i thynk the miss amerika pajent & miss universe pajent shud be banned ther ignorint & sexist & set no gud xampul for young grrlz/womyn innar kulchur
Even though I don't agree with her, it's her opinion and I could care less. I think it would be very sad if that was the only reason she didn't win the crown. That sends out a bad message. Why can't we accept opinion's that are different from ours? It probably took a lot for her to say that knowing that a good portion of people wouldn't like it, yet she still said what she believed in. Is that such a bad thing? People don't agree on a lot of things, war, abortion, taxes, eating animals for Gods sake.
I think she deserved to lose. I'm on Perez's side on this one. I don't think he was being harsh on her. He's treating her exactly as how she should be treated. Not only did she give a stupid answer, but she didn't even answer the question correctly. And WTF is Opposite Marriage? I guess we live in Opposite American with Opposite values with really stupid pageant contestants. LOL.
Yeah.. everyone has their own opinion, but being Miss America, you should not be that closed-minded and ignorant.
First, I think The Blogger is ridiculous, smarmy, and utterly useless to society. But that's my opinion.
See what I did there? Stated my opinion. The last time I checked, we are allowed to do that in this country, regardless of what that opinion is.
My views tend to fall more in line with Miss California's views, but even if they didn't, I'm impressed that she gave a coherent answer and actually took a stand on the issue, rather than dancing around it. Furthermore, it's not as if she was forcing her beliefs on anyone else.
It's just sad that more people don't understand that the Constitutionally protected right to free speech applies to all - not just those you agree with. And if The Blogger feels the need to call anyone who disagrees with him a "C***," it shows far more about his character than that of anyone else.
@brittbritt__x@xanga - Precisely.
@FIREExATxWILL@xanga - excelent!
" It probably took a lot for her to say that knowing that a good portion of people wouldn't like it," yeah, concidering she said it directly to an extreamly gay guy, i think she has some guts.
Perez Hilton is a spoiled brat. The fact that he would react so childishly to someones opinion makes me hate him even more.
"what do you think about gay people"
"well, to each their own. i was raised to beleive men and women should be married."
"*GASP!* bitch! I can't beleive you answered my question!"
@Neurotically_Mine@xanga
"Well, I think it's great that Americans are able to choose one way or the other. We live in a land where you can choose same-sex marriage or opposite marriage."
That is closed minded and ignorant? Since when is being aware of your surroundings and having a mind to decide what you beleive in, closed minded and ignorant?
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I don't see why its a big deal or why it should've cost her the crown or why she's getting back lash. What she said was respectful to both sides. If asshole didn't want her opinion, which is what it was AN OPINION, he shouldn't have asked for it! That's the beauty of america being able to express your opinion. he's a dick bc he's basically saying that in a beauty pageant you're there to look pretty and please people. No. If you're asked your opinion you should give YOUR OPINION, not what you think people want to hear. Ugh. This makes me furious. Perez is an ass.
@brittbritt__x@xanga - Let's see.
"We live in a land where you can choose same-sex marriage or opposite marriage."
No we don't actually. Perez specifically told her that there is only 4 states that allow same sex marriage. So not only does she NOT understand her surroundings, but she didn't even answer his question. So yeah her answer shows how ignorant she is.
And marriage should be between 2 people who love each other.. not only exclusive to a MAN and a WOMAN. Civil Unions don't count. So yes.. it is ignorant to be so Closed minded.
granted some of her answer made her sound like a moron, but why can't someone voice their own personal opinion without being bashed and called names?
i don't agree with everyone on their beliefs and opinions, and i certainly don't expect everyone to agree with mine, but geeze...lighten up people.
I also don't agree with Miss CA's opinion...and her answer was awkward. But I don't think she really could've answered it any other way, besides lie. I don't necessarily consider her closed-minded because she stated an opinion. And although Perez is open to gay marriage, he's still closed-minded (and immature) in the sense that he doesn't believe it's okay for someone to believe in man-woman marriage only. But as much as I disagree with Miss CA, I don't feel like she deserved the treatment she got...but I do kind of feel that she doesn't deserve the crown.
@x__RainOnHerParade@xanga - actually no he didn't ask for her opinion on same sex marraige..whether she agreed to it or not. He asked her if other states should follow suit. She could have said something along the lines of it is up to the states to decide. That's all she had to say.
Although I disagree with her, I must say she did answer it very well and professionally. She mentions that she was raised that way, but she makes it aware that she is glad people are given right for their life. I would only dislike her if she said, "No, marriage should only be between a man and woman. Gays aren't allowed to marry."
Amen! It about time someone stood up for real values and not the political correct option. If you want to see where America is heading just take a close look @ California!...Liberal fascism at its finest!
Her answer probably wasn't exactly what Perez was asking, but since when has a pageant contestant ever directly answered a question?
She was not only being honest, she was being thoughtful towards those who disagree with her.
I think it's completely retarded that she should be persecuted for giving her opinion.
I don't understand why Perez felt the need to bash her. She spoke her mind. She stood her ground. She wasn't degrading or putting down same sex marriage, gays, lesbians, what have you. She simply has an opinion and stated that clearly. While she may not encompass what Perez thought Miss America should be, fact is Miss California still didn't win, so what does it matter.
Seriously? Because someone doesn't agree with you, you bash them? Lame. Perez is ridiculous to me.
She answered the question by stating her opinion. As did all the contestants. If she would have said she was raised to believe marriage is BEST between two men or two women, there would not have been an uproar. Liberals continually call conservatives narrow minded and ignorant when they state their opinion. This does not mean they have not study both sides of the issue. They, like all people in America, are stating their opinion. Calling others names simply shows their ignorance.
Okay I think Perez was in the wrong to get so defensive she is just expressing her opinion. No matter how closed minded it really is. You can't help how you were raised.
But on the other hand her answer to that question was completely stupid.
For one thing she didn't answer the question. if she would have she wouldn't have been in dangerous waters... Second! She stated that we lived in a world where we could choose. NO SILLY IF WE COULD CHOOSE THEY WOULDN'T ASK! and third she talked in circles around herself whether it was stage fright or what I don't know... but they have been given weeks upon weeks to get used to that stage... what the hell was going on... nervous much. And I can say that as I have indeed been on stage multiple times in front of hundreds even thosands of people. I feel like close minded people are the reason we are in the situation we are now economically and emotionally. We are already suffering from mass unemployment... now she says that she doesn't want gay people to be happy and find some opposite sex to marry. Now that is just not right! By any standard... since when do we have the right to tell someone who we can and cannot marry? I am not gay but at least I can relate to my friends who are. Miss Cali. you disgrace me... I'm from cailfornia and you gave a stupid answer... good lookin out.
@fiery_redhead - ditto