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Dear friends,

To those who read my recent blog and "got it", I thank you for your support and praise the muses for your intellectual capacity.

Yes. Satire.

To those that thought I was serious & offered your heartfelt congrats, I thank you, but I am happy just fine as a woman. I do not have a fiance - it was all part of the satire. I am much too Libertine to ever settle down.

We all have our vices, am I right?

To those who didn't understand and vomited your stupidity and hate and blathered on like a buffoon - you were obviously never a real fan anyway and good riddance. I doubt you even read the whole thing but still you bothered to express your uninformed, unsolicited shit-stained opinions like a raging Zealot.

Bravo. Nice job.

How many of you have written to me that "life is hard and people pick on me" or "someone just broke my heart and I need some advice" or how mean your family is to you or how the GOVT is restricting YOUR rights by not letting you smoke WEED -- oh, boo-fucking-hoo.

Hypocrites.

You want a world that is accepting of YOU but yet you turds can't even recognize YOUR OWN INTOLERANCE!?

I wrote the blog to shine a light on the bigotry that is openly accepted in America - that the only legal way for Gay couples to marry & be accepted (without waiting for laws to change or our leaders to grow a spine & enforce our CIVIL RIGHTS) was for one in the couple to have a sex change. Then, no one - not the church, not the govt, NO ONE, could stop them. And it's true.

That's how stupid our laws are.

We, The People, just need to get involved, and get active.

Because our leaders have failed us. Regardless if you agree or disagree.

America is about EQUALITY for ALL - love it or leave it!

In fact, Title 7 of the Civil Rights Act (1964) protects "special classes" against Majority discrimination. That means, for example, that the Christian Majority can NEVER make it LEGAL to fire ATHEISTS. It protects against such bigotry. This also applies to Gays and Lesbians.

It is not illegal to be Gay. The Govt can not discriminate against adult, tax-paying citizens.

What's next? Are they to going to legislate that FAT PEOPLE shouldn't be able to marry because they will just produce FAT KIDS which weakens our nation & sentences the Kids to health problems like diabetes? Are they going to stipulate that if a Fat Person wants to marry then their partner must be at least 75lbs lighter than they are?

And don't bring religion into this ("Adam & Eve not Adam & Steve") -- we have separation of church & state in this country. Thomas Jefferson thought Christianity was a scourge. It's true. Google it.

And don't tell me it's about reproduction - there are plenty of infertile heterosexual couples out there. So are they going to mandate that ONLY fertile couples can marry? And how many kids are they supposed to have? Will there be a minimum?

This is a very slippery slope.
You take the rights away from one group & it opens the door for others.

You mongrels who have diarrhea for brains might never comprehend this. And that's fine.

But you will never be able to erase those words from the Declaration of Independence: All are created equal.

But anyway, I laughed at you ignorant Haters all day.
It was the most fun I had in a long time.

In resistance,
Otep Shamaya

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November 5, 2009 - Thursday

"MUSIC IS ALIVE ....."

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October 15, 2009 - Thursday

OTEP NATION: LET'S RIOT!

MySpace METAL has featured the video for

"Smash The Control Machine"!

Check it out here:

http://www.myspace.com/metal

Leave some comments on that page and

show them the power of the OTEP NATION!

Thanks for all the endless support!

TOGETHER, WE ARE UNSTOPPABLE!

[team_OTEP]

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October 12, 2009 - Monday

Our fans & supporters ....

My Fellow Degenerates,

We are extremely grateful and appreciative for the intelligence, spirit, and passion of our supporters.

We work hard every single day to repay the gift you give us in attending, listening, and investing.

I never thought my life would lead me here to be with all of you --- it is incredible.

Remember, fight for the existence you deserve & never let anyone define it for you.

Rise.Rebel.Resist.

In art,
Otep Shamaya

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October 12, 2009 - Monday

To the men & women of the US Armed Forces

"Army Reservist Staff Sgt. Brett Bennethum was ordered to Iraq in July.

His four-year-old daughter Paige had a hard time letting go, so much that she held onto his hand in formation.

No one, including the commanding officer, had the heart to pull her away."

Thank you for your service & sacrifice.

It matters.

OTEP

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October 7, 2009 - Wednesday

VICTORY over Breast Cancer!!!

Buy this special shirt & Victory donates 15% to BreastCancer research!

SAVE THE BOOBIES!

http://www.victoryrecords.com/item/15251/10/Otep_Pink_Ourobrose

_________________

__[teamOtep]__

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October 1, 2009 - Thursday

HAVE YOU TASTED US YET?

THE NEW OTEP ALBUM IS IN STORES NOW
& BECAUSE OUR LABEL LOVES US & WE LOVE YOU
IT'S PRICED TO HELP THE WORKING CLASS!

• TARGET - $9.99
• WALMART - $11.88
• HOT TOPIC - $12.99 (reg) / $18.99 (deluxe)
• BEST BUY - $12.99 (reg) / $19.99 (deluxe)
• FYE - $9.99 (reg) / $19.99 (deluxe)

The deluxe edition includes a DVD & reprint of OTEP's actual lyric book used during the creation of this amazing album!

For those coming to see OTEP on tour w/FFDP - you can get the new album @ the merch table for $10!

RISE OTEP NATION!

Thank you for supporting the arts!

[teamOtep]

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October 1, 2009 - Thursday

PIT BOSSES & EARGASMS!!!

BECUZ WE LOVE YOU.

OUR TALENTED ART TEAM CREATED THESE BADGES FOR UR PROFILE!

EARGASMS!

PIT BOSSES!

SOAK THEM UP WITH YOUR EYEHOLES
& ADD THEM AS YOUR MAIN PROFILE IMAGE
OR ADD THEM TO YOUR PROFILE!!!

OTEP NATION RAWKS.

[teamOtep]

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September 17, 2009 - Thursday

OTEP on RNR TV

RNR TV interviewed Otep Shamaya discussing art, politics, and the new album.

It will air in two parts, segment one will be this week while segment two next week and both times they will be showing SMASH THE CONTROL MACHINE video.

Here's where it airs:

Baltimore
Channel 75 on Friday 10pm and Sat 10pm

Anne Arundel County, MD
Channel 99 on Friday at 9:30pm and Sat at 9:30pm

Harford County, MD
Channel 21 on Wednesday at 10pm

Fall River, MA
Channel 95 on Thursday at 9pm

UNC Charlotte, NC
Channel 22 on the Time Warner Cable system on Sat and Sun nights at 11pm

Armada, MI
Channel 6 (NEMC) on Fri and Sat nights at 10pm

Watch & Feed Your Cerebrum.

[teamOTEP]

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September 16, 2009 - Wednesday

SHOCK & RAW! OTEP, SHADOWS FALL, FFDP!!!

Sep 22 2009 6:30P
REGENCY GRAND San Francisco, California

Sep 23 2009 6:30P
THE CREST THEATER Fresno, California

Sep 24 2009 6:30P
THE GLASS HOUSE Ponoma, California

Sep 27 2009 8:00P
SUNSHINE THEATER Albuquerque, New Mexico

Sep 28 2009 8:00P
THE BLACK SHEEP Colorado Springs, Colorado

Sep 30 2009 7:00P
SOKOL AUDITORIUM Omaha, Nebraska

Oct 1 2009 8:00P
THE ROCK Maplewood, Minnesota

Oct 2 2009 8:00P
THE ROCK Maplewood, Minnesota

Oct 3 2009 5:00P
CLUB V Chicago, Illinois

Oct 5 2009 5:00P
WELCOTT THEATRE Syracuse, New York

Oct 6 2009 6:00P
NORTHERN LIGHTS Clifton Park, New York

Oct 8 2009 7:00P
HOUSE OF BLUES Boston, Massachusetts

Oct 9 2009 7:30P
BURBON STREET BALLROOM Baltimore, Maryland

Oct 10 2009 7:00P
WEBSTER THEATRE Hartford, Connecticut

Oct 11 2009 8:00P
STARLAND BALLROOM Sayreville, New Jersey

Oct 13 2009 6:00P
TLA Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Oct 15 2009 7:00P
THE CROFOOT Pontiac, Michigan

Oct 16 2009 6:30P
ORPHEUM THEATER Madison, Wisconsin

Oct 17 2009 6:30P
THE ORBIT ROOM Grand Rapids, Michigan

Oct 18 2009 7:00P
EXPO FIVE Louisville, Kentucky

Oct 20 2009 6:00P
SUNSET STATION San Antonio, Texas

Oct 21 2009 6:30P
THE PAVILLION Lubbock, Texas

Oct 23 2009 7:00P
THE VILLAGE Little Rock, Arkansas

Oct 25 2009 7:00P
POPS NITE CLUB w Sauget, Illinois

Oct 26 2009 6:00P
DIAMOND BALLROOM Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Oct 28 2009 5:30P
KBPI’S INFEST @ THE FILLMORE Denver, Colorado

Oct 30 2009 6:30P
THE GREAT SALT AIR Salt Lake City, Utah

Oct 31 2009 7:00P
KNITTING FACTORY Boise, Idaho

Nov 1 2009 6:30P
KNITTING FACTORY Spokane, Washington

"HOW'S YOUR MIND? BLOWN? WE THOUGHT SO"

[teamOtep]

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September 12, 2009 - Saturday

OTEP SHAMAYA SPEAKS ....

Singer and activist Otep Shamaya shares her feelings about meeting the Youth of Hetrick-Martin ...

"I remember sitting with the young people of Hetrick-Martin, listening to their questions, answering the best I could, and seeing my own reflection in their eyes, in their fears, their frustrations, in their anger, and in their hope.

There are many moments knotted on the thread of life, but this is one that I will remember forever."

Some of you don't care, and that's fine, but some of you do.

And for those that do, please visit their website to learn more:

http://www.hmi.org/otep

[teamOtep]

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September 11, 2009 - Friday

ARE YOU A PARENT?

OTEP Nation,

Your response to the song "UR A WMN NOW" has been incredibly supportive.

We hear from people everyday stating how inspirational and empowered this song makes them feel.

The 3rd verse of "UR A WMN NOW" was written about Otep's childhood & the incredible obstacles her single mother overcame.

Are you a parent? Or a child of a single parent?
If so, does this song speak to you?
Share your story with us.

Maybe it will inspire others as this song has inspired you.

[teamOTEP]

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September 7, 2009 - Monday

BEST ALBUM OF THE YEAR, YOU SAY??

FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR DARK HEARTS ...

WE THANK YOU!!!

For those not infected yet:

- BESTBUY & TARGET still have SMASH THE CONTROL MACHINE for $7.99!
- Buy it ONLINE @ AMAZON.com for : $8.99!!

RISE OTEP ARMY!!
STCM/SS4L

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