well, supporters of State Onion Day can breathe a sigh of relief

[rm]

The fight continues and looks ugly:

http://www.bilerico.com/2011/06/live_updates_from_albany_ny_marriage_vote.php

Summary:

Strong anti-gay presence at capitol.
Session to end today or tomorrow.
No indication of vote being likely to happen.
Majority leader wants to "wrap up business"
Apparently there was time to declare today State Onion Day but not to vote on a bill that 56% of New Yorkers support.

Comments

[arielstarshadow.livejournal.com]

...

State Onion Day takes priority over equality.

I... this just makes my head hurt.

[sanguinity]

They see no backlash to declaring State Onion Day.

It'd serve them right if someone *did* organize a backlash.

[heavenscalyx.livejournal.com]

I am certain that State Onion Day violates someone's moral compass.

[lavender-love00.livejournal.com]

State Onion Day.

...

Really, New York? Really?

[batkonehat.livejournal.com]

Thank you for keeping this to the forefront here and on Twitter. I hate the hurt this lack of leadership is causing and has caused. Your articulation of why "just hanging on" or "be patient" is unacceptable was a "BLAM! DUH!" moment for me.

[yarram.livejournal.com]

If I lived in NY, I'd be a happy accomplice to said backlash...

[filkerdave.livejournal.com]

State...Onion Day?

The onion is my favorite vegetable, but onions AREN"T THAT FUCKING IMPORTANT.

::headdesk::

[brewsternorth.livejournal.com]

Yeah, it's as often crops up a case of "what is this Albany I don't even what are you playing at".