A Very Important Message From….
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Yes!
Ellen DeGeneres has posted the following on her official website.
The newly married talk show host says:
"My Political Point… And I Do Have One
You know how usually I talk about cell phones or kitty cats or cheese pizza… well, this is sorta like that… without the cell phones, the cats, or the pizza.
There’s a California Proposition on the ballot that’s a little confusing. It’s Proposition 8. It’s called, “The California Marriage Protection Act” — but don’t let the name fool you. It’s not protecting anyone’s marriage. Not yours. Not mine.
The wording of Prop 8 is tricky. It’s like if someone asked you, “You don’t want dessert, right?” But you do want dessert so you say, “Yes,” which really means you don’t want dessert. And if you say, “No,” which means you do want dessert — it sounds like you don’t. Either way, you don’t get what you want. See — confusing. Just like Prop. 8.
So, in case I haven’t made myself clear, I’m FOR gay marriage. And in order to protect that right — please VOTE NO on Proposition 8. And now that you’re informed, spread the word. I’m begging you. I can’t return the wedding gifts — I love my new toaster."
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woo i love Ellen!
Ellen is awesome.
its stupid that gay and lesbian people cant be miserable like the rest of us… i mean its like someone saying ur not really a human because u like the same sex…really are we not over this yet…i figured america would understand the most
It's infuriating that the California Marriage Protection Act name is so misleading. Did they do that on purpose?
I have to say, I am a straight woman and this is one of THE MOST BEAUTIFUL COUPLES I HAVE EVER SEEN…..Period.
I WANT A THREESOME!!!
Yay Ellen =D
QUEER AND IN GEAR!!! So what if the lezzies and queens are married? It won't be any worse than what that Stepford robot McCain used to bang every nite before his saggy scrotum started getting in the way..
aww dont make her return them!
ha no but seriously!!! if i lived in Cali I would be voting no on prop 8!
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so if you live in CA it not to late to register to vote!!!!
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VOTE FOR OBAMA BIDEN!!!!!
I love Ellen!
I cant wait till I get my wedding gifts….10-18-08
5 or 6 toasters even though I only registered for one
LOVES IT!
You rock perezito!
aww, VOTE NO ON PROP. 8 PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!!
MARRIAGE BETWEEN TWO COMMITTED INDIVIDUALS SHOULD BE RECOGNIZED BY EVERY STATE IN THIS COUNTRY, REGARDLESS OF GENDER OR SEXUAL PREFERENCE.
In 2004, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled that even if marriage and some other tailored institution, like civil union, were exactly the same, the difference would create a separate-but-equal situation, and experience has shown that separate is inherently unequal.
Gay people are so much happier than straight ones. All my friends who are married hate each other. Gays are just… well… gay. Shouldn't we all just be gay then?
Meaning happy
Go Ellen!
I don't do anything unless ellen degeneres tells me to, keep on dancing annoyingly girl.
Finally, I knew she'd come out and say something about it, just give her time perez. BTW I am glad to know I am not the only one without a life out there. I guess it is only 835 in Cali.
the dress is pretty but i wanna see the front!
If i lived in California, She didn't need to ask me to vote no. I already made that decision a long time ago. I'm for gay marriage. Her wedding Photo is beautiful!
Sadly I don't still live in CA or I'd happily vote NO. I'm glad Ellen came out with a statement on this. I hope this prop is defeated and she can keep her toaster. If not, she can always move to MA!
I'm voting NO ON 8 in California! Love you, Ellen! LGBTQ & Allies unite!
Ymi ms. Really want 25! 46
that poor beautiful girl………..getting a strap-on instead of the real thing
Beautifully put. You can tell how much they love each other. And Portia's dress is beautiful!!
good for you, ELLEN! we need more people like her in this world.
Ha, I love Ellen. She always says and does the silliest things but they make me laugh. I don't particularly believe in marriage at all, but if there is going to be that choice, the gays should get it too. I've seen more happy gay/les couples than straight ones anyway.
i love ellen.. she cracks my shit up.
Awww, Ellen! Love her! If I lived in Cali I would have voted no. Our votes are all going to trash, the damn red state!
lmfao "i love my new toaster"
where do i go to go vote for this. i wanna vote no to prop 8
seriously. i LOVE ellen. hahaha she is so funny and she is probably one of the smartest people on television today.
ahhhhh go ellen!!!!!
I love Ellen.
Does this make up for her previous lack-of-donation to the law last week or two weeks ago Perez?
I sure as hell hope that Ellen DeGeneres has a pre-nuptial agreement between herself and Portia de Rossi….
I'll definitely be voting no on prop 8!
Loves the gays !!!!!!
Congrats Ellen and Portia !!!! You both make a beautiful and fine example of what marriage is all about … IS ABOUT LOVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So where do I need to put my $$$$$ this shit needs to be solved NOW !!!!
They both look so beautiful. That dress is to die for. Perez, if you ever get married can I come to your wedding? Lol. I want to pick out your dress too. lol j/k. It's a good day for the gay community. Clay Aiken came out. Yay!
never mind i just registered to vote =D
i love ellen, and thankfully i live in massachusetts where we have the right to marry whom ever we want. please please please, everyone in california, vote no on proposition 8. proposition 8 is unconstitutional. all men (and women) are created equal, therefore we all deserve equal rights. equality is our goal and it is absolutely within our reach.
Gay people should be allowed to get married. Their personal business has absolutely no effect on my life or anyone else's. If you love someone, that is all that matters!! Life's too short to bitch about trivial things.
Horray! I knew she would speak out eventually. Canada supports your plight, Cali. We'd vote NO if we could!
Off topic, but just to point something out Perez, your blog was featured on the show "Privileged" tonight on the CW.
If I lived in Cali, I would vote no on prop 8 just because I think ellen is so adorable.
What a very "Ellen" way of putting things. And yes the name of that bill is VERY misleading. Shame on those bastards who can't accept others, I bet they wouldn't share their toys in kindergarten.
Im voting YES. Why? Just to annoy liberals
Please everybody don't make Ellen return the toaster!!!!
VOTE NO ON 8 … and if you are not in CA, go to NO on 8 and send $5.00 or $10.00!
PEREZ???? WHERE DO WE DONATE?!?!?!?! I want this stopped. Even if that horrible piggy palin wins, we can stop this! Give us a URL to donate! Thanks! Andrew
HEY PEREZ!!!
HOW ABOUT YOU REPORT HOW JESSICA SIMPSON DEBUTED AT NO. 1 ON THE COUNTRY CHARTS AND NO. 4 ON THE BILLBOARD 2000 CHARTS HMMM? I GUESS HER CAREER ISNT IN THE TOILET UNLIKE YOU…SO HOW ABOUT YOU STOP BEING SUCH A BIASED FUCKHEAD ABOUT EVERYTHING AND REPORT EVERYTHING!!!
im voting yes
dude…. no offense, but read what comes with voting no. our kids in freakin elementary school will learn that marriage is between a man and a man or a woman and a woman. also this would take away from the freedom of religion. marriage is a religious thing…rename it then maybe id vote no… 
just my input…
No one can answer me this - what about the marital chaos this causes - what about the fact the homosexual agenda sued, and complained, sued some more then. claimed it a civil right to redefine marriage for over 4 million Californians who ALREADY voted on this subject - States regulate marriage in many ways besides denying men the right to marry men, and women the right to marry women. Roughly half of all states prohibit first cousins from marrying, and all prohibit marriage of closer blood relatives, even if the individuals being married are sterile. In all states, it is illegal to attempt to marry more than one person, or even to pass off more than one person as one’s spouse. Some states restrict the marriage of people suffering from syphilis or other venereal diseases. Homosexuals, therefore, are not the only people to be denied the right to marry the person of their choosing. Gay marriage = marital chaos! YES on 8 - take it back - cause THEY STOLE IT.
awww i love ellen!!!!
no on prop 8
CONGRATULATIONS ELLEN AND PORTIA ,YOU'RE GREAT. I LIVE IN CA AN VOTING NO ON 8 LIKE MOST DECENT PEOPLE,JUST BIGOTS AND UNEDUCATED FUNDAMENTALIST HATERS ARE VOTING OTHERWISE. STEVIE D .YOURE REALLY DISGUSTING,AND JESSICA SIMPSONS BEST FRIEND,HER HER DRESSER IS GAY AND SHES SUPPORTING THE NO ON 8 SIDE,SO FCK OFF BITCH.