We all know the saying… Guns don’t kill people, people kill people.

Our second amendment gives us the right to bear arms. But when that amendment was put into place, our forefathers probably never envisioned a world where you could kill off a whole group of people with a hand gun.

It’s a sensitive subject for many people. Gun enthusiasts think that all guns should be legal, no matter what. No restrictions, no sidenotes, they see it as their own right, pure and simple.

Other people think that guns should be banned altogether, pointing to the facts and statistics about gun violence and how it continues to increase each year. In their opinion, these laws need to be revised to reflect our modern society.

But many people are somewhere in the middle. They think guns should be allowed for things like hunting, but would like to see an end to these tiny concealed weapons that people carry with them. Afterall, most gun related violence is the result of a small concealed weapon.

One thing I think we can all universally agree on is that there is a serious problem that needs to be addressed. How we achieve that is an open ended question.

What do you think the solution is?


This was one of the first gay photos I saw when I was younger…

Picture it… Illinois, 1997. A curious teenage boy had just figured out he could sneak onto the family computer late at night and find gay porn. I had never seen two men kiss. I had never seen any form of intimacy between them. But I came upon a series of photos with this couple at the beach. It seemed so natural. Two men, sharing their affection for each other.

Being the rebel I was, it didn’t take long before I found a boy, grabbed hold of him and tried to duplicate a kiss like this. It wasn’t in the water, it wasn’t romantic at all, and I had not yet mastered the art of seduction. But it’s nice to see where I got the inspiration from.


The things boys do…

I saw this photo and it reminded me of a time when I was 14. It was summer and my brother was getting married. I was one of the groomsmen, dressed in my tuxedo, looking so grown up and handsome, if I do say so myself.

At the wedding reception, all of the groomsmen thought it would be funny to drop their pants and moon the videographer. I have no idea why, it sounds kinda gay to me. ;)

So there we were, all lined up in the parking lot when we dropped our trousers for the video camera. I don’t care what the calendar said, it was a full moon that night!

The joke was that nobody knew about it until several months later, when my brother and his wife, and all the relatives and friends received their copy of the video in the mail. Without any warning, they all got an eye full of man butt.

Somewhere out there, people have a video of my young butt.


Everyone from gay rights activists to the Parents Television Council is angry about last Sunday’s episode of “Family Guy.” But the show’s fan base, which is filled with loyal gay viewers, thinks everyone should lighten up. So what’s all the fuss about?

The episode, titled “Family Gay,” finds the Griffins in a financial crunch. To make some extra money, Peter Griffin signs up for lab testing. In one experiment, he is injected with a gay gene, which instantly transforms him into a flaming queen.

Activists are angry because they feel the episode squeezed just about every stereotype you could imagine into one episode. Gloryholes, show tunes, fisting, open relationships, orgies, the way gay people dress, the way they speak, the ability to cook, the ability to decorate, the limp wrists and feminine mannerisms… Basically any and every stereotype people have about us made it into the episode.

The Parents Television Council has filed a complaint with the FCC, adding criticism over one scene where a horse licks Peter’s ass (it was a very mild depiction of rimming) and another scene where the baby Stewie ate cereal with horse sperm in it.

My two cents on it…

The oldest trick in comedy is taking a complex issue, blowing it up into a hugely exaggerated joke, and through laughter, we are able to deal with the reality. The episode is actually very “pro-gay” if you pay attention to the dialog. There is one scene that summarizes it when Lois tells her newly gay husband that we can’t choose our sexuality anymore than we can choose the color of our skin. She then gives her full support to accepting that Peter is gay. I loved it! This episode is an instant classic.

As far as the group of parents who are pissed off… Look, you are responsible for what your children watch. It is not Fox’s job to raise your children.

The ratings system was specifically created so that parents can block shows that are rated TV-14. All you have to do is set your TV to block any shows that you don’t want your kids to watch. You have the tools to be better parents — use them!

Watch the controversial episode in its entirety here:

http://www.hulu.com/watch/61211/family-guy-family-gay


The pierced nipple makes me think he’s gay, but sticking his dick in a tailpipe? Definitely something a breeder would do. Anyway, I’m glad Eminem has found something to do with his free time.


The state that divides the East and the West is quickly becoming a symbol of progress.

Rodney and I both grew up in the state of Illinois, but never thought of it as progressive. Sure, it’s a blue state, but it’s nothing like the city of Chicago, the third largest city in the U.S. As soon as you leave the city limits, all you have is a very long, flat, and pretty boring state. Like other Midwestern states, it’s also fairly conservative.

But in the past week, Illinois has quietly put the wheels into motion for civil unions and legalized medical marijuana. Surprisingly there hasn’t been a lot of outcry from conservatives… at least not yet.

Starting with civil unions…

On March 5, the Illinois House passed a bill for civil unions by a vote of 5-4, which would give domestic partners access to 648 different state laws that only married couples currently get to enjoy. Now that the bill has passed, it will be moved to a full House vote on the floor.

The name of the bill is The Religious Freedom and Civil Union Act. I thought this was very clever because it seems to focus on the separation of church and state… a real slap in the face to conservatives who try to force their religious beliefs into state laws.

Medical marijuana…

On March 4, the Illinois House approved a measure for medical marijuana by a vote of 4-3. Just like the civil unions, this will also now be left to the full House vote before it can take effect.

If passed, people would be allowed to keep up to 7 dried cannabis plants and/or up to 2 ounces of usable marijuana in their home… only after receiving approval from a doctor, of course.

Breaking new ground…

If these pass, it could mean big things for the state of Illinois. Our country needs to loosen up and stop banning everything. These things are already legal in many foreign countries. But if a Midwest state located right in the middle of the country followed this trend, it could open doors all over the rest of the U.S.

We will see what happens. I think the civil unions may actually make it, but I have my doubts about the medical marijuana passing just yet.


I’ve never posted this on my blog, but some friends have seen it and they all seem to get a big laugh out of it. I took this in 2007 using the special effects filter on Apple’s Photo Booth. Enjoy!

More outtakes and a “normal” pic at the end:


I don’t know where this pic originated, but I’ve seen it on several sites. I love the way this guy is using the jockstrap like it’s reins on a horse. HOT!


Rodney’s Mom is 70. Let’s start with that.

Last year, she bought a new LCD TV, which she was quite excited about. She saved up her money in an envelope and sent us out to get it. Just what you’d expect from a 70 year old woman.

What we didn’t expect is that the TV would randomly be possessed with straight porn that prevented us from changing the channel. We don’t know exactly how or why it happens. She doesn’t have a cable box, she doesn’t have a satellite… it’s not like she could somehow be mixing signals with the TV of a neighbor. It’s truly a mystery. The TV just switches over to straight porn sometimes.

I must admit, I was quite mesmerized by it. The woman’s big ol’ plastic boobies were just bouncing merrily up and down.

Bounce, bounce, bounce…

It’s not a sexual attraction. It’s more like a kid playing with a couple of beach balls. Just good, clean fun.

Anyway, Rodney’s Mom didn’t seem to mind it, so we never contacted her cable company. Sometimes she gets to see some free porn, and that’s just fine.

Well yesterday, some gay porn came on her TV. One guy was really sticking it to the other guy good.

At the time, Rodney’s Mom’s helper was there. She has a helper who comes by once a week to check in, do some house cleaning, etc. She’s an older (not old, just older) woman.

So Rodney’s Mom and her helper just sat there, captivated by the two men going at it. She said to her helper, “I’ve never seen anything like this.”

With her mouth hanging open, her helper replied, “Neither… have… I.”

After the show was over and both men had spilled their seed, Rodney’s Mom called and told him all about it. She said to Rodney, “That man was putting his peter in the other man’s butthole.”

“Yes, Mom,” Rodney replied, “that’s how they do it.”


An e-mail conversation with a friend of mine…

Hi Nathan,

I was so happy to hear from you! I’m living in India now. I lost my job last September and had to go back to India to get a student visa. But when I got here, my visa was rejected, and now I can’t go back to America. I get to apply again this fall, but right now, I’m trying to think of other ways to get my visa to go back to the U.S.

Wish me luck,
Lady friend from India

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Dear lady friend from India,

Oh, no! That’s terrible! Did you just have to leave everything behind? Your car, your apartment, your sex toys? And who is feeding your cat???

When the going gets tough, you just have to get tougher. What you need to do is find yourself a nice American tourist or business man and marry him. Then you can come back with him. I know you Indian women are very modest, but you’re going to have to show a little leg to get his attention. This is no time to be shy.

Now if you’re not too picky, you could also find yourself a nice lesbian. I like lesbians a lot. They’re good at fixing cars, changing light bulbs, lifting heavy furniture, etc. I always keep a spare lesbian in our storage shed because you just never know when you’ll need one.

Just go for it! It’s you against the world, baby!

Love,
Nathan

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When you’re friends with me, this is the kind of advice I will give you. Just ask anyone who knows me.