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I used to think that gay men were the one sacred cow of feminists–the one group of men that they didn’t totally hate and maintain as a target of their attacks. Straight, masculine men, bad; gay, effeminate men (who act like women), good–was the philosophy of the Gloria Steinem, bra-burning (and now sagging) crowd.
But now, I’ve been disabused of that notion.
Fashion designer Tara Subkoff is whining that fashion “is a gay man’s profession” and that women are somehow discriminated against. The New York Times reports on Subkoff’s further claims that Vogue editor, Anna Wintour, only supports young, gay male designers.
I think I smell a push for a new brand of feminist affirmative action–this time in the fashion industry.

Tara Subkoff’s “Imitation of Christ”:
Gee, I Wonder Why No-One’s Wearing That.
I’m no supporter of gay rights, but puh-leeze. The fashion industry is capitalism. It’s purely market driven. If you’ve got it, you’ve got it. Subkoff’s own clothing line–the blasphemous, sacrilegiously named “Imitation of Christ”–is one of the hottest lines of jeans in fashion, today. It has nothing to do with her gender or her sexual preference. Ditto for Juicy Couture, run by two straight, married women.
The Wall Street Journal recently ran a front-page story about struggling new designers, focusing on Derek Lam (ostensibly gay and definitely male). Despite having the Bush twins wearing his designs, he is struggling–a lot more than Subkoff and her “Imitation of Christ” Line. Most of the others profiled were gay males, who were barely surviving.
So, if feminist whiners like Subkoff have their way, what’s next–quotas for feminist women designers in Manhattan’s “Fashion Week” fashion shows? Or special set-asides for straight, female designers on Seventh Avenue and at Bloomingdales?
Like most wines, this is one fine whine that doesn’t look good spilled on fashion. I suppose next we’ll be hearing complaints by feminists about gay males in the cosmetics, hairstylist, and flight attendant fields.

By Debbie Schlussel
You know how supposedly “conservative” Wal-Mart is? Well, it’s British subsidiary, Asda, is anything but.
Check out these new “wedding” cards. Perhaps for Elton John and his new “hubby”?
So, does Wal-Mart support gay marriage? Just asking. Hmmm . . . No “Merry Christmas” at Wal-Mart, but “Merry Gay Wedding” very prominently displayed.

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Those of you who tried to watch know that my scheduled appearance, last night, on MSNBC was pre-empted by the live breaking news coverage of the landing of Midwest Airlines Flight 210 at Boston Logan Airport.
But good news: The appearace has been re-scheduled for tonight.
I will be on MSNBC’s “Scarborough Country,” Tonight, at 10:00 p.m., Eastern Time, to discuss the story I broke about –and how .
I will be joined by Robert Stethem’s brave and well-spoken brother, Ken Stethem.

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For those who tried to watch me on MSNBC, tonight, as you know, unfortunately, the entire “Scarborough Country” was pre-empted for live breaking news coverage of the landing of Midwest flight 210, and I did not make it onto the airwaves as scheduled.
The appearance–to discuss my newsbreaking column on in exchange for the –will likely be on Wednesday Night on “Scarborough Country.”
Stay tuned.

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I will be on MSNBC’s “Scarborough Country,” Tonight, at 10:00 p.m., Eastern Time, to discuss the story I broke about –and how .
I will be joined by Robert Stethem’s brave and well-spoken brother, Ken Stethem.

By Debbie Schlussel
Last night, the 2006 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team was announced.
Yesterday, that Chris Chelios and Jeremy Roenick would be denied. And, at least, we prevailed on one count: Roenick was denied, and is now whining that he’s been “blackballed.” So what? He deserves to be blackballed, given .
Unfortunately, bloviating blowhard Chris Chelios was not blackballed and did, in fact, make the roster. Fortunately, at age 43, it’s his last time. After that, we say: Good Riddance to this bully in skates.

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Thinking about watching Baba Wawa’s special on Heaven, tonight? Skip it. Simply review what we wrote about it and her absurd, outrageous comments about it to “Ladies Home Journal” .
Also, keep in mind that some of the “religious experts” Baba Wawa interviews on her special include Richard Gere, Mitch Albom, and Maria Shriver. What–no Rabbi Snoop Dogg? Damn.
(Rush Limbaugh just read some of our comments about this. Thanks, Rush!)

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Our friend, Johnnie Scoutten of Operation Thank You, is doing wonderful work sending packages to troops, and you can help.
Operation Thank You is dedicated to supporting our troops in the war zones. It’s a project of “Shooting USA,” a national television show on the Outdoor Life Network (OLN) and the Armed Forces Network, but is strictly set up to connect the troops with those that wish to show their support.
Says Johnnie:

Our mission is to select the unit, fine-tune the details and supply the contact information each month so cards, letters and packages can find their way each month to our soldiers.

Please go to this site and see how you can help send packages to the troops. It’s a great Christmas or Chanukah Thank You (my cousin, who is Jewish, recently finished his tour of duty serving in Iraq) even if the package arrives after the Holidays. We’re sure it will be appreciated.
There are interesting profiles of different units serving in Iraq and great letters on the site from soldiers and their commanding officers who have received the items. Read them.

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You’ve probably read about New Mexico’s planned $225 million “spaceport in the desert,” a “partnership” with British billionaire Richard Branson.
Press reports make it sound as if Branson is fronting the $225 mill for this boondoggle. But he isn’t. You are–if you are a U.S. taxpayer.
The problem is Branson isn’t an investor at all–even though the $225 mill is chump change for him. Nope. He gets to charge $200,000 per flight from this “spaceport” after the federal government gives him and New Mexico the money to build it.
Where’s the outrage on this fleecing of America by a British Billionaire and New Mexico’s liberal governor, Clintonista Bill Richardson? What’s next–U.S. taxpayers fronting cash for Donald Trump and his various “Apprentice” projects?
Remember this when border-delinquent, fake baseball-draftee Democrat Richardson runs for President as rumored, in 2008.

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