DUmmy says support for gay marriage is a sad thing

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Star Member DonViejo (7,792 posts)

Oregon Republicans Endorse Gay Marriage
Source: TPM

DYLAN SCOTT – MARCH 10, 2014, 11:44 AM EDT

Republicans at a Oregon political conference voted by a 2-to-1 margin this weekend to endorse gay marriage.

The Oregonian reported that Republican attendees at the Dorchester Conference, an annual political organizing event, voted 233-162 in favor of a measure legalizing gay marriage in Oregon that will appear on the November ballot.

The result might be a little skewed: Social conservatives boycotted the event, which has a history of taking more liberal stances, according to the newspaper. But it still demonstrates the growing GOP division over the issue.

"I believe this is a wedge issue that forces young people into the Democratic Party's hands," Jacob Vandever, a Republican legislative candidate who voted for the measure, told The Oregonian. Same-sex marriages are currently prohibited under the Oregon constitution. The proposed ballot measure would amend the constitution to recognize them.

Ever wonder what their REAL convictions are? If they REALLY believe their rhetoric?

Star Member SpankMe (571 posts)

4. This is sad news.

Republicans typically get 10-15% of the gay vote. But, in the election for George W. Bush's second term about 30% of gays voted Republican.

The more pro-gay (or, rather, less anti-gay) Republicans become, the less impetus gays have to vote progressive or Democratic. We will soon lose an important voting block.

I favor full equality for LGBT folks in every aspect. But, frankly, I'd rather Republicans hold on to their anti-gay stance until Dems can solidify the Congress.

And there you have it. It's all about the power.

[JohnnyReb]

The democrat big tent has room for all the misfits, weirdoes, perverts, sickos, crazies, blacks, communist, deadbeats, intelligent ignoramuses, screwballs, whores, .....to many to name.

[98ZJUSMC]

The more pro-gay (or, rather, less anti-gay) Republicans become, the less impetus gays have to vote progressive or Democratic.

Because you have nothing else to offer anybody, but misery and economic stagnation?

Yep.

We will soon lose an important voting block.

All 3% of the population.      aaaand because you have nothing to offer.

[Big Dog]

The democrat big tent has room for all the misfits, weirdoes, perverts, sickos, crazies, blacks, communist, deadbeats, intelligent ignoramuses, screwballs, whores, .....to many to name.

It wasn't always that way, but once they let the camel stick its toe under their tent flap...

[obumazombie]

It wasn't always that way, but once they let the camel stick its toe under their tent flap...

You're a moose knuckleist !

[Ptarmigan]

Star Member SpankMe (571 posts)

4. This is sad news.

Republicans typically get 10-15% of the gay vote. But, in the election for George W. Bush's second term about 30% of gays voted Republican.

The more pro-gay (or, rather, less anti-gay) Republicans become, the less impetus gays have to vote progressive or Democratic. We will soon lose an important voting block.

I favor full equality for LGBT folks in every aspect. But, frankly, I'd rather Republicans hold on to their anti-gay stance until Dems can solidify the Congress.

Now, they are afraid that Democrats will lose votes over that? 

[freedumb2003b]

It wasn't always that way, but once they let the camel stick its toe under their tent flap...

I always read it was the nose.  Is your camel tent-trained?

[delilahmused]

Star Member SpankMe (571 posts)

4. This is sad news.

Republicans typically get 10-15% of the gay vote. But, in the election for George W. Bush's second term about 30% of gays voted Republican.

The more pro-gay (or, rather, less anti-gay) Republicans become, the less impetus gays have to vote progressive or Democratic. We will soon lose an important voting block.

I favor full equality for LGBT folks in every aspect. But, frankly, I'd rather Republicans hold on to their anti-gay stance until Dems can solidify the Congress.

In essence this nitwit is saying, "Hey we don't give a **** about you but we need your vote so we're pretending to care. As soon as the election is over, you can like Republicans all you want. But remember, when the next election rolls around, we'll care about you then, too."

Cindie

[BlueStateSaint]

In essence this nitwit is saying, "Hey we don't give a **** about you but we need your vote so we're pretending to care. As soon as the election is over, you can like Republicans all you want. But remember, when the next election rolls around, we'll care about you then, too."

Cindie

Yeah--that one is a masochist, too.

Star Member SpankMe (571 posts)

 

[SSG Snuggle Bunny]

And if all children were born inter-racial -- such as that beautiful child from the Cheerios ad they pretend to champion -- Al Sharpton would have to get a real job.