A Special Message from Le Clown
White Baby Jesus™ and Le Clown have worked together to create a very special secular XMAS™ e-card. Being engulfed by the holiday spirit, Le Clown would like to send an e-card, with a very special message, to the Westboro Baptists Church folks. However, Pastor Fred Phelps is ignoring my tweets, and does not seem interested in my e-card, which makes me a sad clown, and as I’ve said many times before, a sad Le Clown is an ugly Le Clown. Or perhaps they are too busy recovering from the Anonymous hacktivists‘ attacks on their website…

PASTOR FRED PHELPS IS NO BUFFOON
Here’s what Le Clown needs from you:
- For those who are on Twitter: send this tweet to the Westboro Baptist Church: @GodHatesFagsWBC Please accept a special ecard from our heterosexual Le Clown http://bit.ly/UTkzrG #WBCLeClownLove
- I would ask you to send them an email, but the Anonymous hacktivist group has already hacked their website in protest of their plans to picket Sandy Hook Elementary School.
- In solidarity, write WBC a special secular XMAS™ message in my comment thread.
After all, everyone is entitled to a bit of holiday love, wouldn’t you agree?
Thank you,
Le Clown







So we’re harassing a hate group? What good will this do as hate groups never change their spots?
Posted by Combat Babe | December 16, 2012, 11:51Combat Babe,
No, we’re not harassing them… You make a very valid point. We’re sending them Christmas love… secular Christmas love. As we are just that, a love group!
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | December 16, 2012, 11:53Well I do have to say I wonder how you can get away with secular xmas love, but I say one thing about Bible thumpers and I’m condemned. I need a touch of your potion. I think most my Christian friends would be offended by your Jesus Le Clown. I love it though.
Posted by Combat Babe | December 16, 2012, 11:55Combat Babe,
I come from a very religious Catholic family, and have very strong feelings about the Church, much less about religion, which CAN be a source of peace for some. It is the holiday season after all, and Le Clown is predictable this way…
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | December 16, 2012, 11:59My dad’s side is very religious. My parents don’t talk about religion and my sister and I were brought up to believe whatever we wish to believe. That’s my background. I don’t think it matters where you come from. In a different way, I love when a white person will use derogatory language about a black person or use the N word then excuse themselves to say “may favorite person is black” or “I have a black Uncle.” Silly the way the world works sometimes. I’m not saying that what you’re doing is anything like that. I am saying the whole “I can do this because I come from” can be a little… interesting. I love humor in all forms and I think speaking against this kind of message that this pastor is putting out is admirable. Your humorous way, interesting.
Posted by Combat Babe | December 16, 2012, 12:09CB,
I get your point. I’m not justifying my actions on where I come from: I have a loud mouth and I will take actions whenever I feel I need to, withstanding of my background. My comment was just to give you a little part of my childhood. Aren’t you lucky?
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | December 16, 2012, 12:12Too lucky.
Posted by Combat Babe | December 16, 2012, 12:15I am totally on a trip to her-ass the shit out of a hate group…just so you know.
Posted by TAE | December 16, 2012, 12:03I’m your one-woman fucking twitterbot advance party… I’m expecting some magnificent™ participation. Where there is an anus, there is a way.
That said, I wish nobody whose operating system runs on HatRed™ were allowed to acquire tax-exempt status; it’s a drain on the military budget.
And again, I do not have a point.
Posted by TAE | December 16, 2012, 11:58TAE,
You my dear, are my best fucking friend right now! Thank you for your support.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | December 16, 2012, 12:00What can I say. I’m German. You lead, I fuckin’ follow.
Posted by TAE | December 16, 2012, 12:01Assholes. May I reblog this monsieur Le Clown?
Posted by John Phillips | December 16, 2012, 12:06John,
By all means. Please. Let’s spread some XMAS™ love, shall we?
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | December 16, 2012, 12:09It will be done. I agree that it may be useless as these twits are hardened assholes, but, fun is fun
Posted by John Phillips | December 16, 2012, 12:11John,
Agreed. As I was saying to a friend of mine in a personal email, even though it might be futile, and as you say so eloquently, this might fall flat to these “hardened assholes”, I still think we need to speak out. Thanks, man.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | December 16, 2012, 12:14Things like this make me want to get on Twitter
Posted by MissFourEyes | December 16, 2012, 12:12MFE,
Well, my comment thread is your place to speak out. My generosity knows no bound.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | December 16, 2012, 12:21Sorry, I don’t have a Twitter account
Posted by MissFourEyes | December 16, 2012, 12:22MFE,
I know, but you have THIS COMMENT THREAD as a public place to speak out! wink wink…
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | December 16, 2012, 12:23I am an idiot.
SPEAKING OUT ANGRILY but nothing will come out. There is just nothing. Only a question, Why?. What could they possibly gain from all this?
Posted by MissFourEyes | December 16, 2012, 12:39MFE,
It’s sad. Do you need a pick me up? I think you do. Read Madame Weebles comment at the bottom of this thread. Don’t you feel better already?
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | December 16, 2012, 12:41That was perfect! Madame Weebles is the best!
Posted by MissFourEyes | December 16, 2012, 12:42Reblogged this on Is It Possible To See It All and commented:
Unbelievable. Labelling them a hate group is the way to go. I do know that they have big trouble crossing the border into Canada, and that is good.
Posted by John Phillips | December 16, 2012, 12:13People do all sorts of unacceptable things in the name of God. I will say a special prayer just for them. Ignorance knows no bounds, I guess. I tweeted as you requested, sir Le Clown. Anything for you, dude! xoxoJulia
Posted by Julia Kovach | December 16, 2012, 12:16Julia,
You’re good people. Actually, you’re beautiful people. There are many ways of speaking out, yours is a very serene and peaceful one, and much respect for that.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | December 16, 2012, 12:22Awwww……your words are a kind gift on a tough day. Thanks, dude. xoJulia
Posted by Julia Kovach | December 17, 2012, 18:12Westboro Baptist Church,
Merry go fuck yourselves.
With love,
Red
Posted by SocietyRed | December 16, 2012, 12:18Society Red,
To be an accurate XMAS wish to WBC, it would have to be more like:
Merry go heterosexually fuck yourselves.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | December 16, 2012, 12:45Le Clown,
I stand corrected.
Actually I’m sitting.
On a prostate massager shaped like the head of Fred Phelps.
He likes it.
Red
Posted by SocietyRed | December 16, 2012, 12:51I love this guy ^! The best. Ever.
Posted by UndercoverL | December 17, 2012, 15:04UndercoverL,
Thank you.
I checked out your blog.
I think you’re the one for me.
Red
Posted by SocietyRed | December 17, 2012, 18:05Red,
Wow. Well, I am a-blush with the thought of it all. You are, after all, named the color of some of my favorite things: the Arizona Cardinals (forget that whole 5-9 record, it’s part of our plot for world domination, which starts at disarming people and ends with… I’ve said too much), Manchester United (championship is in the water there), and my high school colors (I hated high school, but once a Miner…).
U/CL
Posted by UndercoverL | December 17, 2012, 18:54You do know I’m from Seattle, right?
58-0…ouch…
Posted by SocietyRed | December 18, 2012, 00:33Dammit, Red. Why did you have to bring that sh*t up? It will never work between us with you dragging up the past and flogging me with it. Is that the kind of mutually-abusive relationship you want to have with me? Is it? You might want to check you tone with me, friend, because I’ve had it about up to ^^here^^ with your holier-than-thou tones and insinuations that I am not enough. Way to kick a girl when she’s already reeling from such humiliating defeat. (I wrote about my feelings about this a couple of weeks ago. I figure this is kind of like finding out your son just knocked his girlfriend up… it’s frustrating and embarrassing, but you can’t just stop loving him, right?) They’ll lose Fitzy over that game, though.
Posted by UndercoverL | December 18, 2012, 13:36At this time of year, when so many traditions celebrate good will toward all, as the Solstice is nigh and the promise of light on our half of the planet nears fulfillment once more, may we continue to shine the light on the ideas and beliefs of the Westboro Baptist Church…for everyone’s edification.
Cher M. Le Clown, thank you for this opportunity! xoM
Posted by Margarita | December 16, 2012, 12:31Margarita,
You are my new favourite person in the world.
You truly are magnificent™.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | December 16, 2012, 12:35Takes one to know one, darling! xoM
Posted by Margarita | December 16, 2012, 12:56Oh I am ALL OVER THIS.
Dear WBC:
I just learned that God is a black transgendered homosexual. She’s awesome.
A hearty holiday FUCK YOU from Madame Weebles
Posted by Madame Weebles | December 16, 2012, 12:36Madame Weebles,
That’s it… All I can say is: Le Clown is now your mascot. I bow to you.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | December 16, 2012, 12:39That is the highest praise one could ever receive, Le Clown. Merci beaucoup.
I so wish I could join Anonymous, except that my computer skills suck in that department. So I’m just an Anonymous groupie instead.
Posted by Madame Weebles | December 16, 2012, 12:43Succinctly put Madame Weebles.
High five!
Posted by SocietyRed | December 16, 2012, 12:40High-fiving you back, Red! *waving*
Posted by Madame Weebles | December 16, 2012, 12:43Ooops! There went my ass, I’m laughing so hard! xoxoM
Posted by Margarita | December 16, 2012, 12:54Sorry about your ass but I’m glad it made you laugh, Margarita!
Posted by Madame Weebles | December 16, 2012, 13:32No worries, dear Madame. I’ve got plenty of ass to spare! xoxoM
Posted by Margarita | December 16, 2012, 13:38Madam Weebles,
Nobody does it better. My sentiments exactly.
Mo
Posted by travellingmo | December 18, 2012, 12:52Thanks, Mo!
Posted by Madame Weebles | December 18, 2012, 15:07*bows* *high five* *fist bump!*
Posted by GiggsMcGill Jill | December 19, 2012, 00:37Dear WBC: I am 100% with Madame Weebles on this one! Why reinvent the wheel.
I’m not sure how these people continue to exist and bring pain to so many… that they would head to CT is beyond horrible. If I could figure out how to work my tweet, I’d be all in. I’m tweeting in my head… and it’s the thought that counts, right? My head is pretty expressive.
Posted by talesfromthemotherland | December 16, 2012, 12:44TFTML,
That’s ok. If I am paraphrasing you, your message is:
A merry Goddamn straight Christmas to y’all, WBC?
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | December 16, 2012, 12:57Perty close. sir. I feel that Madame did it so f’ing well, that I just can’t add to it. These people make me puke latkes. It takes a lot for me to do that…
Posted by talesfromthemotherland | December 16, 2012, 17:53Reblogged this on Fear No Weebles and commented:
Not much I can add here; the members at Westboro Baptist Church are evil and insane.
Posted by Madame Weebles | December 16, 2012, 12:53Dear WBC,
As a unworthy hated fag I would kindly request that you focus your attention back to our group.
I’m feeling lonely without you, please, leave these people alone.
If you do I promise to take all the closeted guys of your church to The Eagle, they’ll receive a gag mask, leather jockstrap, popers and a number for their turn on the sling(we know they love it) and as “la cerise sur le gateau”we’ll send you a Le Clown XMAS™ card.
Sincerely,
A Hated Fag
Posted by Doggy's Style | December 16, 2012, 13:00Leo,
Wow man… that’s a big step. Respect and love to you, as always.
Your friend,
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | December 16, 2012, 13:13I’d love to see those fuckers down.
Posted by Doggy's Style | December 16, 2012, 13:24Dear WBC (by the kindness of M. Le Clown),
I’m praying that you may be found to have immortal souls this Festive Season.
May I also refer you to the Gospel according to St John, Chapter 3, Verse 16? The one which in every Bible translation I’ve come across reads: “For God so loved THE WORLD that he gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in him might not perish, but have everlasting life”.
I do believe that it says “THE WORLD” and not “WESTBORO BAPTIST CHURCH”. Or, as I have quoted from the King James Version (also known as the Authorised Version), did His Royal Highness’s translators get it wrong?
May you have a very merry, loving, peace-filled and respectful festive season.
Posted by faithhopechocolate | December 16, 2012, 13:03Faith,
I understand what it means to you to speak out the way you just did. You’re a wonderful human being, and you’re living proof that people of Faith are loving, respectful and benevolent human beings. I’m proud and honoured to count you as an ACOF carnie…
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | December 16, 2012, 13:08*Bows*. Thank you. Le Clown. I also get really, really, really angry (to the point of steam coming out of my ears) when people start using God and/or Religion to be intolerant of others. They’re the ones who miss the point. And I’m not just on about Christianity – in Islam, there’s sections on respecting people of other traditions, and in Judaism there is too. Just don’t ask me chapter and verse ‘cos I don’t know that.
I go into a 3-day retreat tomorrow, so may not reply further on this subject, but I will be praying that somehow, a miracle will happen and WBC will suddenly realise that what they’ve been doing is contrary to the teachings of Jesus as found in the four Gospels.
Posted by faithhopechocolate | December 16, 2012, 13:13Faith,
May you find peace and solace during your retreat, friend.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | December 16, 2012, 13:20It was good, thank you, and now I’m back. And I see that WBC are still around. Time to go pray harder, methinks… Xx
Posted by faithhopechocolate | December 21, 2012, 09:10You may also be interested in hearing from a former member of the church:
http://bit.ly/Toep51
There’s also The Patriot Guard Riders who go to military funerals, but I they might hit up this one as well. Please note: they are not a political organization. Their goal is to shield grieving families from this nonsense: http://www.patriotguard.org/
Posted by antoinettemsmut | December 16, 2012, 13:17Antoinette,
Thank you for these links. I guess I will be doing a bit of reading this afternoon.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | December 16, 2012, 13:20The first one, it really changed how I think about this group. It’s more pity than hate now.
There’s a comment in there too by a man who works with someone who married into the family. Apparently in the professional world they’re completely benign.
The son at one point says his father would have no problem taking a gay man’s money to defend him in court, all the while believing he was going to hell.
Posted by antoinettemsmut | December 16, 2012, 13:33Antoinette,
Hate is a big word, and I wouldn’t use it either. What I am though is afraid of the message they are perpetrating, and that hate that comes out of it. Whatever [some] of their motives are, the end result is a message or persecution towards specific groups, and to me, it’s something which we as a collective must work towards eradicating, or at least, protecting our fellow human beings.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | December 16, 2012, 13:36Agreed. I like the way the Patriot Guard Riders deal with them. I like the way the San Diego Comic Con dealt with them. I love reading about an entire college mocking them, like U of Chicago.
Reading about them, I don’t know if it’s a group that would survive Fred Phelps death. If he wasn’t there, beating the shit out of people, terrorizing them, would they stay? Would they care?
In some ways, they remind me of Scientologists, with their reliance on lawsuits/lawyers. They protested my campus and we instructed not to interact with them at all, because they are so litigious.
Posted by antoinettemsmut | December 16, 2012, 14:04Antoinette,
In some ways, they remind me of Scientologists. Amen to that.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | December 16, 2012, 14:38What is this world coming to? I’m sure I can take anymore, Le Clown. Weebs’ message is on fire. Way to go, Weebs!
Posted by The Bumble Files | December 16, 2012, 13:31Amy,
Weebs message is The Gospel of A Clown on Fire. Quite simply.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | December 16, 2012, 13:38I will do my small part in the tweetathon, these people are so small minded. I hope that the patriot guard does show up! It’s hard enough what these families are going through with out those soulless people showing up causing much more harm! May the light and love surround the families and keep them secure.
Posted by JackieP | December 16, 2012, 13:34tweeted message sent, retweeted this blog, hope it helps!
Posted by JackieP | December 16, 2012, 13:41This massacre has hit too close to home for me. I know Newtown. I know Sandy Hook. See my post: http://fiftyfourandahalf.com/2012/12/14/newtown/
I’m not on Twitter or I would happily comply. I will however, write to the President, the Vice President, the Governor of Connecticut, the Mayor of Newtown, The Internal Revenue Service, my two senators, the two senators of the state where they are incorporated (wherever the fuck they crawled out of), my Congressional representatives, THEIR Congressional representatives.
TWENTY CHILDREN DIED ON FRIDAY, along with six adults who died trying to protect them. The First and Second Amendments must have some limits. And this constitutes going way beyond reasonable application of these.
I thought I was angry before. But it was nothing. Absolutely fucking nothing.
Posted by Elyse | December 16, 2012, 13:47Elyse,
Such a powerful comment. What happened Friday was atrocious, and so very sad. I myself was stunned, and pondered about these posts, if I was going to publish them or not. I sent A Secular XMAS™ Gift For You! to a friend last night to have her opinion on it, and she gave me her blessings. This morning when I read about Anonymous attacks on WBC’s sites, I decided to write this one, and speak out. I think we all have a different voice, and a way to deal with the pain of Friday’s events, and we should choose to use it, as opposed to apathy.
Good for you for singing that petition, with the message you’ve shared with us in your second comment. Much love to you.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | December 16, 2012, 14:09Thanks Le Clown. I am trying to breathe deeply before I start on my personal letter-writing campaign. It is heartwarming to see your post, the comments from your non-crazy readership (well, at least not crazy on this issue!).
My heartfelt thanks. Reading this post, and the wise comments with narry a “guns don’t kill people” has restored a little spark of hope in me. And that is huge.
Cyber hugs, Le Clown. Loads of them. You always do make a difference, you know.
Posted by Elyse | December 16, 2012, 20:18Elyse,
I can’t begin to tell you how good your comment makes me feel. I had a pretty shitty day, like you, because of these events, and life in general, but to read this from you gives me a little extra boost. Thank you.
Le Clown
PS: Tomorrow, something totally different on ACOF. A post under “Eric” that will be the first of s series. And I think you might appreciate it.
Posted by Le Clown | December 16, 2012, 20:24And that makes me feel glad, too, LC. It has been a horrible time — for a lovely town in CT most of all. Thank you for all you do to help me and others breathe again. Seriously on this blog and on black box warnings, you help people share triumph and tragedy. You should feel very proud of what you do.
I’ll look for your post tomorrow. I have one scheduled for tomorrow too. It is sweet, I think. Christmassy. I considered un-scheduling it, but decided to go ahead. It is a sad story that makes me feel good.
Have a great week, LC. And thank you.
Posted by Elyse | December 16, 2012, 20:28Elyse,
I will make it a point to read it. And please publish it. We need joy and love and happiness, amid the horror of last week.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | December 16, 2012, 20:30For what it’s worth, DailyKos.com has an online petition to President Obama. Here is my personal message:
It is long past time. We cannot control the crazy people who use the guns to kill innocent people — and who just days ago killed the most innocent, our children. Furthermore, we DON’T even try to control them.
Therefore, we must begin a national discussion, based on the common good, to do what we can to avoid the next tragedy. And that means to look at what we can do to regulate semi- and automatic weapons that are designed for no purpose other than to kill. We cannot stop crazy people from killing, but we can make it more difficult for them to try.
Posted by Elyse | December 16, 2012, 13:54Elyse,
I agree across the board with everything you’ve written: a collective voice might be louder than our individual voices, in the grand scheme of things.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | December 16, 2012, 14:11Just tweeted mine.
Posted by calahan | December 16, 2012, 14:00Le Calahan,
Thank you. And I hope all is well on your side of things.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | December 16, 2012, 14:13Magnificent™ idea L’Eric!
Westboro had plans to march at the memorial in Joplin Missouri a couple of years ago – their plan was to disrupt the Presidents message. Missourians did the greatest thing – for a circle over a hundred miles around Joplin, no one would sell them any services. No gas, no food, no lodging. No amount of money could buy what it took to get to that memorial and they were a no show!
My message for them – GOD HATES NO ONE!
Merry Christmas
L’Artsi
Posted by artsifrtsy | December 16, 2012, 14:11L’Artsi,
We we put our souls and voices together, we become a force to be reckoned with. Thank you for your message: I will always choose to open a dialogue as opposed to apathy and silence.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | December 16, 2012, 14:16Well done L’Eric
Posted by artsifrtsy | December 16, 2012, 21:54I remember that, Artsi—it was AMAZING. That’s what we need, more people to do things like the people in the Joplin area.
Posted by Madame Weebles | December 16, 2012, 14:48It was amazing to see. I went to Joplin the week after the tornado and it boggled my mind that they would use so much pain as a platform for hate. I’m sure those in Connecticut will stop them in their tracks.
Posted by artsifrtsy | December 16, 2012, 17:33That is the way we need to fight this cowboy mindset — by working together. This was one of the few things that made me feel good today, Artsi. Thanks.
Posted by Elyse | December 16, 2012, 20:14Thanks for saying that Elyse – these guys are just bullies.
Posted by artsifrtsy | December 16, 2012, 22:13LeClown,
A step or two in the right direction is okay, but if you decide to make a few leaps……..come work with me. At times you would be my assistant and at times you would be my mentor, I would hope we would mostly work shoulder to shoulder as friends. Your current pursuits are admirable and it is plain to see your heart is in the right place……..this is why I have sort of been stalking you and your merry little band.
Whenever you decide this project is rumbling along well enough on its own my email is ridicuryder@gmail.com.
Happy Holidays,
RidicuRyder
Posted by ridicuryder | December 16, 2012, 14:18RidicuRyder,
Thank you for this comment… Let’s say we’ll talk back in 2014… There are too many things in store for the year to come… things that I can’t speak about right now, but great, big things… I’ll write you nonetheless.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | December 16, 2012, 14:21Look forward to hearing from you soon.
RR
Posted by ridicuryder | December 16, 2012, 14:33I a little lost. Not by your post but what that church is trying to do. I looked the word picket up and I found this: “Picketing is a form of protest in which people (called picketers)[1] congregate outside a place of work or location where an event is taking place. Often, this is done in an attempt to dissuade others from going in (“crossing the picket line”), but it can also be done to draw public attention to a cause.”
And the article you linked to says: “Westboro will picket Sandy Hook Elementary School to sing praise to God for the glory of his work in executing his judgment.”. Also that they are very anti-gay.
Is that church saying the all those kids and people deserved to die because they were gay? I’m so confused.
Posted by SummerSolsticeGirl | December 16, 2012, 14:23Claudia,
I would invite you to read more on the Westboro Baptist Church, and yes, on what they are/were planning to do today. I’m on my way out, but Google today is a haven on info on the hate speech of WBC, and of course, their wonderful ideas.
There’s also reat info in the comment thread.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | December 16, 2012, 14:25doing that right now. I can’t even start to fathom such hate
Posted by SummerSolsticeGirl | December 16, 2012, 14:30SSG,
It is so very sad. So very sad.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | December 16, 2012, 14:31The WBC often takes advantage of high-profile events, like these funerals, to picket and spread their messages. To them it doesn’t matter that the shootings and the victims had nothing to do with their anti-gay agenda. They just want to insert themselves wherever they can to get publicity for their group. It’s sickening and infuriating, and it’s a colossal insult to the people who are trying to grieve for their loved ones. Groups like this need to be stopped.
Posted by Madame Weebles | December 16, 2012, 14:46Goodness gracious. It is sickening indeed. What a horrible thing to do… I…. have not words
Posted by SummerSolsticeGirl | December 16, 2012, 22:04I really hate Westboro. I don’t think I can send them even secular Le Clown love.
Posted by Brent Waggoner | December 16, 2012, 15:05Brent,
Thank you for being here today. I know what it takes from you. And thank you for understanding my motives. I love you my friend.
Eric
Posted by Le Clown | December 16, 2012, 17:58Done and sent
Posted by Christopher De Voss | December 16, 2012, 15:44Chris,
Thank you.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | December 16, 2012, 17:56DONE. Their reasons for picketing the school sound are just asinine. This was God’s will, and he was just weeding the herd? Are you friggin’ kidding me? Disgusting hate mongers.
Posted by Jen and Tonic | December 16, 2012, 16:12Jen,
Le Clown loves you. And so do I.
Le Clown
Eric
Posted by Le Clown | December 16, 2012, 17:55One tweet sent and one from me formulating in my mind too. I can’t believe….ok correction I CAN believe but wish it wasn’t true that these idiots would actually claim those things and try to torture that poor community more than it already has been.
Le Clown you are a marvellously warped fallen angel. Vive Le Clown!
Posted by scienerf | December 16, 2012, 16:18Mel,
Right? I mean, people need to grieve, and mostly, be respected in their moment of peace and solace. Thank you for the support.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | December 16, 2012, 17:55I’ve spread the word on facebook too, there’s a post going around about the fact the idiots tried to stop a funeral in Texas and was stopped by the public standing firm. They’re asking those nearby to do the same again and I hope they do. No one has the right to stop those families from grieving their loved ones being lost in such a senseless tragedy. I’ll always support a good cause, Mel xx
Posted by scienerf | December 16, 2012, 18:01I’m behind this 100%. I won’t call them names, they thrive on that. Hate feeds hate. I sent the tweet, I support your goal, I hope they are tossed out of town and lose their tax free status.
*sigh*
Posted by Addie | December 16, 2012, 16:18Addie,
Exactly: no need for name calling; no need for hatred. Let’s just send them a very festive and nondenominational XMAS card by all of us: straight, gay, me, you, and everyone in between. Much love, Addie.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | December 16, 2012, 17:53Thank you for doing this, LC. My heart weeps over this event, I simply cannot stop the tears when I think of those babies. And, now, to have this group call it weeding out–well, I think I’d lose my usual well mannered self and slap one if they said that to me, which would make me as low as they are. Somehow, however, I don’t think I’d care for that one moment of my hand striking their face.
~~Addie
Posted by Addie | December 16, 2012, 19:28Reblogged this on scienerf and commented:
Le Clown is on the warpath for a good cause and needs his carnies around him…go on join the cause, you know you want to
Posted by scienerf | December 16, 2012, 16:19Mel,
I’m so grateful for this reblog. Thank you. And thank you for grasping my intentions.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | December 16, 2012, 17:51Reblogged this on Stuph Blog and commented:
I have nothing else to add but this:
Posted by twindaddy | December 16, 2012, 16:27TD,
Thanks buddy.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | December 16, 2012, 17:49M. Le Clown,
I’m sure it will come as no surprise to you that I find your masthead very disturbing and offensive but we knew that and I will forever embrace your right to masthead as you wish. I haven’t watched any news coverage of the recent shootings b/c the media is so appalling in their twisted delight in tragedy. So I had no idea what all this was about and was thinking about being offended and then I thought, “Hey!!! Run the Google on this!”‘ And presto change-o, I learned the latest sickening absurdity from WBC. I don’t tweeter but if I did, I get what you’re layin’ down.
As Audra said today in her blog….”let them rest”.
Go get ‘em Le Clown!!!
xoxox mag
Posted by Maggie O'C | December 16, 2012, 16:38Mag,
I offend, I provoke. But I love… even when it’s some good ol’ fashion arse kicking love. Thank you for understanding.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | December 16, 2012, 17:25It is always my pleasure. Merry Non-Secular Christmas!!!
Posted by Maggie O'C | December 16, 2012, 17:55Using God’s name to promote hate, and disrespect is just downright shameful… If you are going to hate at least have the balls to own up to it and stop hiding behind God’s name and tainting truth…
Posted by boomiebol | December 16, 2012, 17:18Boomie,
Even as an atheist/agnostic man, I do know that what you believe as “God” is a presence of peace, and love, and nothing like what the folks at the Westboro Baptist Church are preaching. This world needs love, and we need to promote love, together, very loudly. Thank you my friend.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | December 16, 2012, 17:23I’m going to Boston Saturday. I wonder if anything can be gained by leaving a day early and visiting Connecticut.
Posted by rich | December 16, 2012, 18:36Rich,
You do what you need, Rich. Do you think you’d gain anything by it?
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | December 16, 2012, 19:37don’t know. but if that group were actually there protesting in person on that day, and if i were to stand there with a sign that said, “i’m with stupid,” that would be great.
Posted by rich | December 16, 2012, 20:57Yes, Le Clown! The world needs more love. Living and loving together as part pf this glorious, human, frail and imperfect community Compassion and kindness. Isn’t that what God’s message is all about?
Bless you and all Carnies
xoxo
Posted by Cauldrons and Cupcakes | December 16, 2012, 18:42C&C,
Hi!!! Oh, so very happy to have you here! That’s what we needed: a high dose of positive energy. Happy holidays, my friend.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | December 16, 2012, 19:34Dear WBC
Fred honey, you must tell me how you fit so much hatred into your day? What with waking up late with the worst hangover I’ve had since the one I had two days ago, (I blame the gays, I really do, after all it was with my other gay pals in the gay pub that caused the mother of all hangovers) then I had to change the cat litter, get some breakfast on the go, put some washing in the machine, tidy up the kitchen, catch up with some correspondence, drive to Chelsea for dinner..the list goes on.
But I finally have 5 minutes to sit and write something hateful about a group of people who have no bearing on my life, you know, like what you do all day every day. You see Freddy, I only have these few minutes to think about how revolting you are, of what a skidmark on the underpants of the world you are. I won’t even get that riled by what you do, you’re an attention seeker who thrives on that. You’ll never know happiness. We Win.
Posted by joehoover | December 16, 2012, 18:58Joe,
Much love. Much, much love to you, my friend.
I’m channeling my best tree hugger today. I blame the holiday season.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | December 16, 2012, 19:31I am a born again Christian who once upon a time attended a Baptist church. I am embarrassed and shocked (well, maybe not shocked) at your narrow mindedness and would like to remind you that GOD LOVES EVERYBODY. Even anal retentive haters such as yourselves.
Posted by writerwendyreid | December 16, 2012, 19:54Wendy,
I can always count on you. What a beautiful human being you are.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | December 16, 2012, 19:56We need to stand together for good causes Le Clown. You can always count on me to stand up, swear, and talk about sexually explicit things that make everyone uncomfortable.
Posted by writerwendyreid | December 16, 2012, 20:06Dear Westboro Baptist Church, as much as you want us to hate you, I for one will not. For I know there cannot be a war unless both sides agree to fight, and today I refuse to be your enemy. My heart is sad that you choose to do the things that you do. But I will not feed you energy by fighting you. I will look upon you as the sad creatures you truly are.
Posted by rumpydog | December 16, 2012, 19:55Rumpy Dog,
A Clown’s best friend you are today. I appreciate your message of peace. I for one think it’s the way to go. To speak out loud, not with hatred, but with courage and compassion. But to speak out firmly to protect those we love, and those who need the time to heal.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | December 16, 2012, 20:00Dear WBC, I sincerely hope you’re able to overcome your ignorance and fear so that you can let love into your hearts. It feels pretty awesome! Have a very peaceful and quiet holiday season.
Love,
Lyssa
Posted by Lyssapants | December 16, 2012, 20:18Lyssa,
Magnificent™ .
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | December 16, 2012, 20:27I fart magnificence.
Posted by Lyssapants | December 16, 2012, 21:55Embarrassing as it is to say, Westboro Baptist resides in my home state of Kansas. Those people are a bunch of in-bred freaks who I have absolutely no use for. I am not interested in wasting any of my time even acknowledging them. You’re lucky you live in Canada and don’t have to put up with their special form of religious bullshit.
Posted by Fat Bottom Girl | December 16, 2012, 20:24FBG,
See, I was going to make a Justin Bieber joke, but I won’t go there today.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | December 16, 2012, 20:34Le Clown,
Are you comparing Justin Bieber to Fred Phelps??? I am quite certain the latter is a plague on society, and the former is, well. . . .
FBG
Posted by Fat Bottom Girl | December 17, 2012, 20:18Excuse me, but who the fuck are these fucking fucks!? Are they for real!? There is no limit to the depth of human stupidity. Arghh!!!! “I fart in your general direction, you stupid WBC pig-dogs!” (Apologies to Monty Python.)
Posted by inphiluencer | December 16, 2012, 21:54Phil,
Watch that language, my young friend. Someone might wash your mouth with soap… clown soap… It tastes like cotton candy, lucky bastard…
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | December 17, 2012, 22:06To the congregation of Westboro, be careful what you wish for. When you meet your Maker you may find that He hates the bigoted and intolerant even more than you hate Gays. Wouldn’t that be an unpleasant surprise?
Posted by acflory | December 17, 2012, 05:04ACFlory,
From what I have been told, Pastor Phelps and friends have not dropped by yet, but I’ll let you know as soon they get your season’s wishes.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | December 17, 2012, 22:09Merci, Monsieur Le Clown! Je voudrais leur souhaiter un bien chaud enfer.
Posted by acflory | December 18, 2012, 05:27I really wish I knew more about all this…anything I should be reading up on to know what this is all about?
Posted by Good Morning, Joe | December 17, 2012, 09:10Marie,
Here’s a good article: http://bit.ly/TVYgmj
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | December 17, 2012, 09:11Thank you, Le Clown!
Posted by Good Morning, Joe | December 17, 2012, 09:11Fuck…what the fuck is wrong with people? I just clicked on the link and the first thing I see is this woman all clad in hateful messages, a blood stained US flag and…..she’s smiling proudly? UGH! WHAT IS WRONG WITH PEOPLE?!
Posted by Good Morning, Joe | December 17, 2012, 09:20I don’t believe in hell (we seem to have that covered here on Earth), but if there is a hell, it was created for people like the WBC. God might love and forgive you, WBC, but I won’t.
Posted by purplemary54 | December 17, 2012, 12:58Dear WBC, In the past when you have been mentioned on a blog, I have taken the blogger to task for giving search a small group—a family group—such a large amount of attention. I abhor the publicity you get for your putrid hatred. I am also a firm advocate of the First Amendment and that includes speech I find repulsive. I hate to put anything off limits. However, if you disgraced, demeaned and in any way disrespect the funerals of any of these precious little ones, well, to quote Col. Jessup, “I’m gonna rip the eyes out of your head and piss into your dead skull[s]!” Have a nice day. HF
Posted by harperfaulkner | December 17, 2012, 13:29HF,
When you think about it… what a waste of a dead skull, right? I’ve always wanted to play Hamlet…
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | December 17, 2012, 22:12Ah, yes, but could you say, “Alas, poor (whatever the fuck his name his) I knew him. A fellow of infinite jest.” No, I see using the skull, but we must be more creative and no, not that creative! HF
Posted by harperfaulkner | December 18, 2012, 08:19Dear WBC,
God hates hate.
Sincerely,
AB
Posted by Adrienne schmadrienne | December 17, 2012, 14:44Well that’s contradictory. Let me rephrase….
God strongly dislikes hate.
Posted by Adrienne schmadrienne | December 17, 2012, 14:45Adrienne,
There you go. And from what I have been told, God doesn’t like the show Survivor either.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | December 17, 2012, 15:17God has great taste!
Posted by harperfaulkner | December 18, 2012, 10:02Dear WBC,
Believe it or not, I am a Mormon. What’s more, I love gay people, I think drag queens can be immensely sexy, my husband is half-black which means I have mixed-race children, I drink a pint a night, and God hates you. Jesus came to me last night and said this: “FUCK WBC. They are all going to Hell. I have an arrangement with Satan. The Mayans were only talking about WBC when the 12/23/12 shit goes down.”
I hope you get food poisoning this XMAS and anally raped by a honey badger. MUAH!
SIncerely,
U/CL
Posted by UndercoverL | December 17, 2012, 15:08U/CL,
I couldn’t help lawling after reading this. I should thank you for it:
Thank you.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | December 17, 2012, 15:13*tearing up*
Le Clown,
It was from the depths of my crooked heart. And some of it is true. Most of it.
U/CL
Posted by UndercoverL | December 17, 2012, 15:15Reblogged this on Finding Health After Illness and commented:
It’s for a good cause!
Posted by reflectionsonlifethusfar | December 17, 2012, 16:17My soul joins the energy of all that love and promote peace… and share this quote by Ghandi:
First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win ~ Mahatma Gandhi …
Peace be with you, WBC, et al…
thank you Le Clown for providing a conduit for the energy to gather itself… and the distribution of this energy is natural – it will fall where it is most needed – most likely into the vacuum that is created by haters…
metta love and mega peace…

buddhakat
Posted by BuddhaKat | December 18, 2012, 00:04Le Clown,
I can’t tweet. I can’t make myself do it. It sends me into despair when I think of having only 140 characters to make a point.
I can’t give these haters a voice. I can’t make myself do it. It sends me into despair when I think that I cannot just laser their hateful mean asses right off the planet.
I can’t allow the haters to take any more of my time. I can’t make myself do it. It sends me into despair when I think of the useful things I could be doing right now if only I had a super sonic laser. For tweeting I am no good to you, but get me a laser and I’m your girl.
Honie
Posted by Honie Briggs | December 18, 2012, 16:52Le Clown, something that I’ve just found out about which you may be interested in (or may already know about): https://www.facebook.com/26acts
People doing 26 random acts of kindness, one in memory of each person who died.
Posted by faithhopechocolate | December 21, 2012, 09:21ok, I’ll tweet. But if the WB Baptist church didn’t exist, we’d have to invent them. Do you think they just have an unusual sense of humour?
Posted by butimbeautiful | December 22, 2012, 02:20