If LGBTs really want to win equality, we must back the candidates that will help our pocketbooks, even if they take anti-LGBT positions
Robert Schlein
Special Contributor
I always give a five-minute speech at our monthly Log Cabin Republicans of Dallas meetings, and I was recently reviewing some of my remarks from July, 2008, when I asked the question, “What political price would my critics pay to resolve all of their gay civil rights issues? Would they accept any political doctrine, if it was bundled with promises of improvement in gay civil liberties?”
I said to our group that I didn’t want an America that looks like Europe: one that can’t generate enough jobs for its younger workforce, whose immigration policies have created many social ills and whose government-controlled socialized medicine results in less availability of care for all, and with the best care for only those who can afford to travel to another country.
America answered that question in 2008 — and unfortunately got it wrong. While the LGBT community finally secured some victories, what we got in exchange was bigger government, bigger debt and a much-worsened economy.
ObamaCare is an impending disaster that threatens our quality and availability of health care. The economy is stagnating because Obama and his administration seem to know little about capitalism or how to inspire confidence among those with cash to invest.
So again I ponder my question from 2008, because we Republicans will likely have a GOP candidate for president that saber-rattles his or her threat for a federal marriage amendment, or the reinstatement of “don’t ask, don’t tell” to placate the social conservatives.
Let’s be realistic, we Republicans need SoCons to win elections.
However, despite this pressure, our next Republican president will more than likely follow through instead on fiscal efforts to repeal ObamaCare, neuter the EPA’s hard work to shut down power plants that will severely hamper our economy (many in Texas), allow us to explore for oil domestically, steer us to a more balanced budget and get rid of the Dodd-Frank Banking bill that has caused cash-for-title loan stores to spring up like Texas ragweed.
For those who are upset at Rick Perry’s decision to sign the National Organization of Marriage’s pledge to move forward on an amendment to the Constitution, I say I’m willing to pay that price — a danger, in my view, that is as exaggerated as the reported threat of Hurricane Irene — in exchange for fiscal conservatism that is more likely to win the day and return us to prosperity.
After all, the process for amending the Constitution of the United States is so burdensome and so difficult, it seems to me the pledge to NOM is as empty as most men’s promises to stay monogamous until “death do us part.”
That said, I don’t believe that Rick Perry is our party’s best hope to beat Obama.
In the swing states that really matter — Florida, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania — Mitt Romney, who has never been a great friend of Log Cabin’s, polls better. He’s one of them, and his dad was a very, very popular Michigan governor.
And if Jon Huntsman can organize some support he would be a brilliant choice, too.
But, we don’t get to decide in isolation who our nominee will be. By the time the candidates reach Texas, we will likely have our winner.
And, if that winner is Rick Perry, he can count on my vote and my vocal support.
We say in Log Cabin that “inclusion wins,” and we appreciate and welcome those with ideas that differ from our own.
All we can do is to try to elect people that can win who are most compatible with our views, and try to exert influence on those who differ, who do win.
For the LGBT community, economic power is the most liberating one. Paying your debts down, burning up your mortgage and having, pardon my language, some “screw you” money in the bank — that stands the best chance to obtain the equality we seek.
For if it weren’t for a handful of very wealthy billionaires in New York who were with us, their Republican senate majority leader would have never passed gay marriage in that state.
Let me be clear on this: It wasn’t just Log Cabin. It wasn’t just the Human Rights Campaign. It was former Republican National Committee Chair Ken Mehlmen, PayPal founder Peter Thiel and their very rich allies that really got this done!
Because, at the end of the day, money is power. And we need to vote on the party that will best give us a chance to prosper, to accumulate wealth and, hence, all the power we need to accomplish our goals.
Obama has shown that he does not stand with those who seek economic prosperity and to accumulate wealth, and for this reason I will vote Republican — even if Rick Perry is our nominee. And I hope you will, too.
Rob Schlein is president of the LGBT Republican group Log Cabin Republicans of Dallas.
This article appeared in the Dallas Voice print edition August 31, 2011.
I honestly can’t understand how any LGBT person can vote Republican.
As I read this article, I find zero reasons for any LGBT person to vote Republican – and numerous reasons not to do so.
Schlein obviously is just towing the party line here. He doesn’t seem to realize that it was a Republican that began our process of amassing a huge amount of debt and he won’t admit that the debt we incurred by Obama to rescue our economy from complete devastation was necessary and supported by almost all liberal and conservative economists. This is nothing more than an attempt to prop up his party. Sad.
“For the LGBT community, economic power is the most liberating one. Paying your debts down, burning up your mortgage and having, pardon my language, some “screw you” money in the bank — that stands the best chance to obtain the equality we seek.”
This is the argument made by LGBT folks 20 years ago. I would encourage people like Schlein to throw off old-school arguments and come to the realization that we already have economic power and that what we desperately need is more political power. Sacrificing political power for economic at this point is a step backwards.
“We say in Log Cabin that inclusion wins…”
How laughable. Perry has made it crystal clear that he is not inclusive when it comes to ANY civil rights for LGBT citizens. Just the opposite. He recently compared gay people to alcoholics. It’s even more offensive considering that the mayor of the largest city in Texas is a lesbian. Why Mr. Schlein thinks it’s possible to work with someone whose entire ideology is based on the scripture, is anyone’s guess. No doubt, he’s looking forward to having America becoming a Christian theocracy. As long as he get’s his tax breaks it’s all good, right Robert?
Money isn’t going to reverse the 30 state-enacted constitutional amendments that ban same-sex marriage. Money didn’t prevent Congress from defending the indefensible DOMA, and money isn’t going to prevent a homophobic president from reinstating DADT and nullifying any laws that protect gay Americans.
Perry was a D-student in economics. He doesn’t know squat about job creation or world economies. He’s also a liar and hypocrite. He’s all for state’s rights except when he doesn’t agree with states that have legalized same-sex marriage. Then he’s all for the government overriding those states, and enshrining our Constitution with discrimination. He’s also aligned himself with so-called “family values” organizations that are certified hate groups. Nice company you want to associate with, Robert. They all despise you. Most of them would love to re-criminalize homosexuality. But that doesn’t matter as long as Exxon/Mobil (who also discriminates against gay people) doesn’t have to pay their fair share of taxes. We have lost over $6 billion because of the Bush tax cuts. Wasn’t all of that money suppose to “trickle down” to create jobs?
By the way, Perry was against the federal stimulus money that the Obama administration passed. Of course, that didn’t stop him from using $17.4 billion to help Texas balance its last two budgets.
This is the biggest piece of crap I have ever read , and goes to show again how utterly worthless and irrelevent the Log Cabin Republicans are. This economy and all the problems we are going thru were brought upon by war criminal Bush and his cronies ( who I’m sure this idiot voted for also ). As has been said before , ” I’m sure there were alot of Jews and Gays that elected Hitler to fix the economy too “. How did that work out for them and the world ??
OLD FAGS Protecting Their Money!
Translation: “I have a bunch of money and privilege, screw everyone who doesn’t! CASH MONEY CASH MONEY CASH MONEY”
Rick Perry and Michele Bachmann both surround themselves with Dominionists and Christian Reconstructionists. Both groups want to turn America into a christian theocracy. How did that work out for people for 800 years during the Dark Ages? Both these groups have vowed to exterminate all LGBT folk from the country should they get into positions of power.
https://wthrockmorton.com/2011/08/29/what-would-dominionists-do-with-gays/
How any LGBT person can align themself with these people makes no sense whatsoever.
The asshole who wrote this post . . and said that the dangers of Hurricane Irene were “exaggerated” should have to attend all the funerals of those killed by the storm. After attending all those funerals (does the asshole writer of the post even know how many of Irene’s victims died?) he could travel to Vermont to help with the restoration of all the municipalities devastated by the storm. Then he can move over to upstate New York and do the same there. If this asshole Republican writer is so sure that the dangers of Irene were “exaggerated,” then why are his fellow asshole Republicans talking about making emergency recovery funds dependent on spending cuts elsewhere? The writer of this post is a total asshole!
“And, if that winner is Rick Perry, he can count on my vote and my vocal support.”
This is a joke, right? This guy got hammered last weekend and bet his drinking buddies that he could do something more ridiculous than praising Joe Solmonese’s tenure at HRC, right? And this is how he’s going to win the bet, right?
This is ridiculous. Please learn your facts about “Obama” Care (which, let’s be real, was compromised so much that it resembles NOTHING that President Obama would have put forth on his own) and basic economics. This is a travesty, and you’re a terrible person for trying to co-opt civil liberties to get people to vote Republican when it’s AGAINST their better interests.
This exact line of thinking landed us Ronald Reagan in 1980. That did not work out so well for the countless gay men who died of AIDS while Ronnie let propagate and did nothing to even try to stop it. Voting for your wallet is like marrying strictly for money…it might make you wealthier but it’s generally a lonely, miserable existence.
This article is just about the saddest mess I’ve seen in a while. Any gay person who associates with the Republican party and advocates voting for homophobes has a problem with self hatred.
you know what Robert? You go right ahead and get in bed with the Dominionists, Evangelicals, and all the other Rethugs who would prefer you were dead or at the very least invisible. Go ahead. We don’t want you anyway. Your old ways of thinking DON’T WORK. In case you haven’t noticed, rampant Capitalism and slavery to the almighty dollar DON’T WORK EITHER. All you’re suggestion are old solutions to some very NEW problems. The fact is: Capitalism doesn’t work without some form of slave-wage workers, in our present case, this is mostly China and Mexico. If you think MORE deregulation is going to fix what deregulation got us into you’re DEAD WRONG. So go ahead. Cast your lot with the hateful hordes of bible thumpers. We don’t need non-forward thinkers anymore; we’ll do just fine without you.
Um… Hurricane Irene actually killed a whole bunch of people and caused a tremendous amount of damage. But as long as it happens to other people Mr. Schlein doesn’t care.
Shorter Robert Schlein: “I would gladly trade civil rights for a $50 tax cut.”
There is only ONE for us gays to participate in the RepubliKKKRistian cult, and that reason is to take over and change their kill gays platform of gay bashing terror. If you are queer and in that cult because you think that immigrants should be deported (including of course immigrants who are gay and married Americans), you are an idiot. If you think that those fucking RepubliTHUGS do not think that YOU are worthy of death and that you can live with that shit, you are aiding and abetting genocide against yourself, and again you are an idiot and a dangerous one. Those fucking REpubkliKKKans not only DO NOT want you in their party (otherwise they would not have signed that kill gays pledge) they want to arrest you, stone you death and have Jesus set you on fire. And YOU ARE AN IDIOT.
“The economy is stagnating because Obama and his administration seem to know little about capitalism or how to inspire confidence among those with cash to invest.” Really…? Typically simplistic Republican frame of mind about a national economy. It was that type of extremely ignorant Republican thinking that created the mess the previous Republican administrations left this administration with and the average American with a much-decreased standard of living.
Depending on who ends up as the Republican choice for President, I will return to my Republican roots of voting Republican. I voted for Obama and have been waiting two and a half years now to see an improvement in jobs and the economy. While he, Demos and Repubs all share a slice of the dissapointment pie right now for me and my life it’s about jobs and the economy stupid. We’ve taken strides in regards to LGBTs since Obama came in but if you’re out of work, under-employed, losing your home or don’t know if you’ll have a job next week or the equality in the world isn’t going to put food on the table. To be frank and honest the only reason I didn’t vote for McCain last go round was because of Palin. The same perameters will be in play in 2012. Who is selected and who will be a heartbeat from the presidency. But at this point putting a Republican back in the White House may be the only option to get what is important to me, the economy, moving forward and not backward as was reported today with no job growth in August.
Mr. Evans, where do you think the economy and civil rights would be right now if McCain had become president?
Look up self loathing queer and you will likely see a picture of Robert Schlein and links to the LCR’s.
How anyone in the LGBT community can vote and support Republican positions is beyond me. This country is having the economic problems that it is because of two unfunded wars that were started by George W. Bush as well as the Bush tax cuts for the top 2%. I’m part of that other 98%. The 2% can go to hell as far as I’m concerned.
Another “self hating ” gay republican…..
when will the Log Cabin people realize the Republican party for the most part, and the presidential candidates in particular, want NO part of them.
Economic Conservative VS Social Conservative… It seems to me the thrust of this essay is that LGBT’s should ignore the social policy aspects of the GOP because of the greater need of the economic crisis. Let’s for just a moment concede that the economic crisis is the greater threat to the future of this country – a concession I actually believe. My response would be if this is true then shouldn’t the GOP stop the attacks on social programs to actually engage all of America in a true debate on what economic policies are in the country’s best interest? This essay screams out that the GOP is more concerned about side show issues than on fixing the country – how can we give them back the keys to the Executive Mansion?
Robert Schlein, July 6: “Why do you ignore the fact that when tax rates are trimmed, the economy flourishes and revenues increase?” (https://twitter.com/#!/RobSchlein)
Robert Schlein, Sept 1: “Obama has shown that he does not stand with those who seek economic prosperity and to accumulate wealth.” Er…you HAVE noticed that a) Bush cut taxes and we had the worst eight-year economy ever, and b) Obama signed the largest tax cut in history (1/3 of the stimulus bill) and extended the Bush tax rates with even more cuts last December, and the economy has been diving again since then? Are you not observant or just a liar?
Is Rob Schlein for real or just a plain damn fool?? Is he equating wealth and prosperity as a means to being able to “buy” your civil and human rights?? Yeah, history is replete with that working out for Jews, Blacks, Women, etc…what an idiot…
Judas sold his loyalty for 30 pieces of silver. How can anyone in thier right mind consider the restoration of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell a step in the right direction? How can anyone see the diminution of our civil rights as a right thing so that they can make more money. THIS MAN IS A BIG FOOL. To follow this man’s logic would be to say to me a Black Man go out and vote for the KKK, they would take your rights but, you can make so much more money. Money is important, but self interest is far more appealing. I don’t see how any poor person, any woman, any black person or gay man could ever support the repressive liars in the republican party.
“… as exaggerated as the reported threat of Hurricane Irene …”
Irene caused widespread destruction and at least 55 deaths.
It is mystifying to me why any GLBT person would live in a backward, hate-driven state like Texas. To add to the lack of civil rights, this self-hating queer is willing to vote for Perry for president? It’s hard to imagine. I prefer to live in a state where I can be married, inherit property, have visitation rights, and many other rights that would never be allowed in a horrible environment like Dallas, TX. When I hear TX, I immediately think bigoted hatred–and this editorial only proves that some gay people are just as naive and bigoted as the big-haired bigots who allow their fags at benefits, but vote Republicans in to inhibit their rights. Any gay person who votes for a Republican is not only an idiot, but a despicable bigot. What is this guy worried about anyway? Texas property is dirt cheap.
I completely agree with the author of this post. He’s exactly right – the POTUS plays no role in the constitutional amendment process and in the age of the tea party and economic problems we face, no President is going to expend his or her political capital on banning gay marriage when they could on repealing Obamacare.
Stop being so selfish, put the country before yourself.
Schlein writes “I said to our group that I didn’t want an America that looks like Europe: one that can’t generate enough jobs for its younger workforce, whose immigration policies have created many social ills and whose government-controlled socialized medicine results in less availability of care for all, and with the best care for only those who can afford to travel to another country.” Ummm OK, LOL. America already has all of these problems and in spades! What are you talking about? America is dealing with these issues much more then Europe. This article was a mess. Not very well written.
There’s only one word for anyone who votes for the very people out to hurt us — traitor.
This is about the most ridiculous pile of garbage I have read in a long time. Just the subtitle alone shows you how ridiculous this is. Personally, I prefer having human rights than money.
I completely disagree with the author of this post. He is selfish and puts himself before the country.
The equivalent logic of Anne Frank saying “I will vote for Hitler in the next election because he makes the trains run on time.” Log Cabins fuckups need to get their heads out of their asses.
are you kidding me? how much good is your rolex watch going to do you when you’re jailed for being gay?
So, to get that “screw you” money in the bank, you’ll sacrifice your human dignity and vote for a religious zealot like Perry, who believes you deserve no civil rights? Why am I not surprised?
The LCR’s rabidly criticize Obama’s handling of DADT (and other gay rights issues) yet have no problem voting for those who oppose DADT repeal and any LGBT protections altogether. Oh, the irony. All to protect the very top slice of wealth in this country, the only people the Republicans are interested in, aside from the anti-gay religious wingnuts, who they’ll shamelessly pander to for votes.
BTW, Hurricane Irene destroyed a good chunk of my home state, Vermont (the most pro-gay state in the US, one not governed by Republicans, obviously), so for us the threat wasn’t “exaggerated.” But, I suppose as long as it doesn’t hurt your personal cash flow, who cares if other lives are destroyed?
And, no, most self-respecting gay people will not be voting Republican in 2012. If I come across anyone who’s thinking of it, I’ll forward them this editorial. If that doesn’t change their minds, nothing will.
You’ve got to be kidding, right? Hurricane Irene caused billions of dollars in damage, wiped out entire towns in Vermont and upstate New York, and deaths across 9 states. . .and you call that a gross exaggeration? You are a sick and twisted man, and if that’s your idea of “exaggeration” I really do fear for the LGBT community if a virulently anti-gay, religious wingnut from the Republican Party wins the national election. The best analogy for this author’s position is, “give up your right to exist and allow us to criminalize your behavior so you’ll spend the rest of your life in jail or conversion therapy, and by giving up your civil liberties you’ll have true freedom.” How asinine an argument, and a truly dangerous and delusional one.
Wait a minute..wasn’t it the Republicans that got us into this mess by “untaxing” the wealthiest Americans and starting two wars?? People have short memories in this country. Why would I vote Republican for my wallet? They have trashed the middle class and the economy while in power. I am sure there were many Jews who voted for Hitler in the 1930’s because he promised to fix the economy and fatten their wallets. I hope that if the person that wrote this article ends up in a concentration camp because of his sexuality he doesn’t have any “hard feelings” for the evangelical president he voted for. (Oh yea..before the Nazi’s threw the Jews and the gays into these camps they stripped all of the money from their bank accounts and seized their property….so much for the “wallet” argument) Always remember..”history has a tendency to repeat itself..”
Slime – pure and simple. And a self-serving lie at best – the Republicans have ruined the economy during the Bush 2 administration, Republican business leaders refuse to create jobs sitting on BILLIONS to punish America for their “socialist” President, and all Republican policy will only help the richest which this writer is a part of or aspires to be part of – and he has no concern for the working and middle class Americans straight, bi or gay.
A snake who is homosexual is still a snake.
“If African Americans really want to win civil rights, we must back the candidates that will help our pocketbooks, even if they take racist positions.”
“If German Jew really want to win freedom, we must back the Nazi candidates that will help the homeland prosper , even if they take anti-Semitic positions.”
This is why I left the Log Cabin Republicans and became an independent. So in love with one political ideology that reality is lost. The christian right now controls the GOP and will, if given more power, take away whatever power you think your money will get you as fast as GOProud was kicked out of CPAC. Perry’s brand of mixing far right religion with government will usher in a new national climate of hate toward LGBT persons that no amount of money from a tax break will save us from.
No one has noted that the author has handwaved away one key point.
The GOP in general, and Rick Perry specifically, are in favor of allowing companies to fire employees simply for being gay. They’re also opposed to joint property and survivorship rights for same-sex couples. You can NOT ever guarantee prosperity when someone can take it away from you simply because of your sexual orientation. And you know what the GOP calls this? “Freedom from government interference.”
Interesting. Is Schlein Norwegian name? Because the Log Cabin guy who wrote this is so clearly a Quisling, I figured he must be at least related to the original.
I have known Rob for almost two decades. We rarely ever agree about ANYTHING. This article is no exception. I couldn’t disagree with him more. However, over the years I have come to appreciate him as someone who is willing to take a very unpopular position knowing the heat he will receive. I hope no one who reads what Rob wrote changes their mind and agrees with him. I do hope that we can find it possible to respect even those with whom we vigorously disagree. We need to hear both sides of every issue. We don’t need to agree with anything Rob says, but we do need to respect that he has every right to his opinion and every right to express it in a community that seeks to value inclusion over unanimity. Stand up for what you think is right. But, as someone who was treated hatefully for decades by those in the religious majority in Texas, I hope our community will be healthy enough to disagree with civility.
Michael Piazza, how noble you try to be. I respect that. I vehemently do not respect a person who advocates self hatred. We none of us should do that, or be exhorted to do so. We need to heal that, not respect it.
I will never understand how a minority is so happy to put their civil rights behind saving some money. How can you put a price tag on civil rights?? How is that not the most important issue to an LGBT voter who has flat out admitted we’ve made some major progress with Obama, but not just thanks to Obama but thanks to the 2 years we controlled both houses as well!
As a bi-national gay couple I would glady pay more taxes have a bigger government and many other sacrifices to elect a party that might actually get passed legislation to allow my partner and I to live in the same country instead of me having to stay in evil socialist big government national health care provided England where I have full rights to stay with my partners.
And don’t even try to argue that over turning DOMA in the courts, etc is the best way to go about fixing immigration laws as we never would of had it had conservatives not passed it in the first place and we could repeal it legislatively in no time if the correct party had control again, or pass immigration reform that includes united American families act. Why should we have to fight it in court when there is a party that is more than happy to pass a law that doesn’t federally force gay marriage on conservative states but just allows equality in immigration.
I find people like you willing to support a party that keeps me from my loved ones because having a supposedly “smaller” government (since when has a republican actually made the government smaller) is absolutely sickening try thinking without your wallet for once and think about how hurtful the party you support is to your fellow LGBT people.
I hope and pray the american people manage to kick your majority of tea party loons out take back the house, stay in the white house, raise taxes and get me and my husband the ability to live back in this great nation with me, what a concept! So I have a little less money to buy useless crap at Walmart at least I have equaliy.
Selfish is all that comes to find when I read this post and your views. Very very selfish.
This line says it all, “Because, at the end of the day, money is power. And we need to vote on the party that will best give us a chance to prosper, to accumulate wealth and, hence, all the power we need to accomplish our goals.” Schlein is clear and blatant about his lust for money and power. Schlein apparently does not believe in the Constitution and the Fourteenth Amendment’s “equal protection of the laws”. Nor does he care about his gay sisters and brothers. Finally Schlein demonstrates that he cared nothing about fiscal conservatism during the period 2000 thru 2008 when a Republican President added $6 trillion to the national deficit.
The same President who showed no respect for gay women and men. So am I to believe that a Republican President will advocate for gay civil rights? As the Brits say, not bloody likely!
Why did the president of Dallas chapter of Log Cabin Republicansgive no evidence in his commentary in last week’s ‘Voice’ as to whyGOP will help your pocketbook?
He couldn’t. They won’t. They never have.
Take stocks, the way many generate retirement, as well as current income:DJIA up 223% during Clinton’s 8 years, down 25% during the gw bush 8 yearreign of error, and up only 46% during his daddy’s 4 year term.
Jobs? Over 11% increase annualized during the Clinton presidency, under 1%when gw bush in the White House.
How do I know the above information? I googled it.
Don’t be misled by republicans who talk about being better on pocketbook issues.You only have to check with Google to know the Democrats have consistently done better.
— Dave Gershner, 4242 Lomo Alto Drive, Dallas TX 75219214.219.1908
I think anybody whether they be Republican, Democrat or Libertarian would be a helluva lot better than the clown from Hawaii we have in there now.
But of course to most queers all that matters is “civil rights”……Like someone posted above those civil rights wont do any good if your unemployed, broke, hungry and homeless.
Obama has done NOTHING to improve the economy, homeland security, or race relations…………hes made them WORSE.
Some of you say you cant understand how someone can be gay and vote Republican,?? Well how can you STILL vote Democratic, when they have done just as much harm than good as what you scream the Republicans do. But all the Democrats have to do is sing a song and dance about “equal rights” and all the queers just quiver with excitement and vote them in, and then once they are in they turn their backs on you.
Gays and Lesbians need to WAKE UP and see who the real enemy is, and it isnt the Republican Party!
Well, yes. The enemy IS the Republican Party.
It’s always incredulous that people like Brian go brain dead and don’t remember Republican administrations, the last being that of G.W. Bush. It was was about the most homophobic one could imagine.
And oh yes, we certainly will take civil rights over anything else. “Give me liberty, or give me death.”
There isn’t anybody who would say President Obama has been all we’d hoped for, but it is no where near the homophobic agenda any of the Republican candidates are offering.
I would be curious to learn about the steps the Republicans have taken in the last three years to reduce the deficit of $6 trillion that many of them helped to create from 2000 thru 2008? Tax cuts in 2001 and 2003 had no beneficial impact on the economy. Lack of regulation and oversight helped to cause a great recession. Why should we trust them ever again? In 2012? I think not.
It will take more than four and possibly eight years to bring down the deficit. I congratulate Democrats on enacting legislation to improve health care and consumer protection, and to allow gays to serve openly in the military. Apparently Brian is content to remain a second class citizen. This queer is not. Section 1 of Amendment XIV to the US Constitution says nothing about different classes of citizens. Instead it declares that no person can be denied “the equal protection of the laws.”
If this homophobic Republican party takes control you will see an awful lot of repressive things come down on LGBT people. We will be back to the dark ages. They will put through anti marriage laws federally at least.. Your job will be in jeopardy .Any gains made in the last 30 years will be undone.
Unbelievable: Being gay and voting republician is like being Jewish and voting for Hitler.
@Jeff Weber First of all, in 2006, the Democrats took over soul control of the House and Senate, so your statement about what the GOP did through 2008 is false. Also, President Bush tried 17 different times to get get “oversight” or to regulate FM and FM, each time he was shot down by the Democratic controlled house and senate. Please look it up.
Just like a stupid Republican to vote so stupid.
Robert Schlein is a kapo. Rick Perry would wipe his ass with you and laugh about it.
I too seek economic prosperity for myself. I want to finish college, find a good job, pay off all my debts, buy property and save up money for retirement. That is why i will never vote republican. I don’t have the means to achieve economic properity because college is too expensive, healthcare companies (and much else of private industry) overchange for their services, the government wastes too much of our money, jobs are scarce, and the whole system was designed to screw over people who work for a living. people who already have money have it easy since they can invest, they can start their own businesses and they can own property and build up equity instead of renting. Those people will all vote for Mitt Romney in November, people who work for a living will vote for Obama.
Obama will win and there’s nothing you can do about it.
LOL@Jeff Goodman. “soul control”
Jeff, you can try as much as you like to point the fingers at everyone except GWB.
When he left office, he had no more power over people to destroy them, and his approval rating fell to 18%.
Are you one of that 18%? Well in a democracy Majority rules. Sit the fuck down and shut the fuck up. You had your 8 years and we ended up with 2 recessions 2 wars and debt up to the eyeballs. Again sit the fuck down and shut the fuck up.
Brian, you are proof that people with Low IQ’s vote republican.
The guy writing this article, is not playing with a full deck if he think republicans are out to help the gay community. I think he is a fraud, I do not think he is gay. I think he is playing a part, for compensation.
there can only be one winer and i know who it is ???