I read with interest an article on Larry Craig's resignation. It struck me that Republicans are not very gay friendly.
http://observer.guardian.co.uk/world/story/0,,2160810,00.html
I wondered if he had procured straight sex whether he would be treated the same?
Is it possible to be gay and republican in todays US?
Originally posted by invigorateLeave it to the Bard to sum up the problem with the Republicans.
I read with interest an article on Larry Craig's resignation. It struck me that Republicans are not very gay friendly.
http://observer.guardian.co.uk/world/story/0,,2160810,00.html
I wondered if he had procured straight sex whether he would be treated the same?
Is it possible to be gay and republican in todays US?
"My good brother, do not as some ungracious pastors do, show me the steep and thorny way to heaven; whiles , like a puff'd and reckless libertine, himself the primrose path of dalliance trends, and recks not his own rede (follows not his own counsel).
Shakespeare, Hamlet Act 1, sc 3
Originally posted by invigorateWhen you have a party of religious fanatics, that's what happens.
I read with interest an article on Larry Craig's resignation. It struck me that Republicans are not very gay friendly.
http://observer.guardian.co.uk/world/story/0,,2160810,00.html
I wondered if he had procured straight sex whether he would be treated the same?
Is it possible to be gay and republican in todays US?
However there are technically gay Republicans (obviously).
Here's a list of Republican Sex Scandals. You can do further research to find out who got what punishment if you want.
http://www.dkosopedia.com/wiki/Republican_Sex_Scandals
Originally posted by AThousandYoungYou forgot the Democratic Party sex scandals..... care to post a Wikipedia link to those? I ask you to do it since your so skilled at it.
When you have a party of religious fanatics, that's what happens.
However there are technically gay Republicans (obviously).
Here's a list of Republican Sex Scandals. You can do further research to find out who got what punishment if you want.
http://www.dkosopedia.com/wiki/Republican_Sex_Scandals
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Originally posted by SMSBear716I looked. There isn't one at that site. I don't think that came from Wikipedia though.
You forgot the Democratic Party sex scandals..... care to post a Wikipedia link to those? I ask you to do it since your so skilled at it.
You're welcome to do some research yourself. Let us know what you find.
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The dKosopedia is written from a left/progressive/liberal/Democratic point of view while also attempting to fairly acknowledge the other side's take.
http://www.dkosopedia.com/wiki/Main_Page
I'll go to conservapedia then.
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Nope, conservapedia doesn't have such an article.
Originally posted by invigorateI hate to break it to you but 90 % of democrats are anti gay on the issues.
I read with interest an article on Larry Craig's resignation. It struck me that Republicans are not very gay friendly.
http://observer.guardian.co.uk/world/story/0,,2160810,00.html
I wondered if he had procured straight sex whether he would be treated the same?
Is it possible to be gay and republican in todays US?
Originally posted by AThousandYoungAnd here I thought the Republicans were as pure as snow. Who knew?
When you have a party of religious fanatics, that's what happens.
However there are technically gay Republicans (obviously).
Here's a list of Republican Sex Scandals. You can do further research to find out who got what punishment if you want.
http://www.dkosopedia.com/wiki/Republican_Sex_Scandals
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Originally posted by invigorateUh . . . Log Cabin Republicans anyone??
I read with interest an article on Larry Craig's resignation. It struck me that Republicans are not very gay friendly.
http://observer.guardian.co.uk/world/story/0,,2160810,00.html
I wondered if he had procured straight sex whether he would be treated the same?
Is it possible to be gay and republican in todays US?
http://online.logcabin.org
Originally posted by whodeyWhile I did enjoy jabbing the Republicans, I posted that list because this question was asked:
And here I thought the Republicans were as pure as snow. Who knew?
I wondered if he had procured straight sex whether he would be treated the same?
This way one can look up the incidences that were gay vs those that were straight and compare the penalties the politicians in question suffered.
Originally posted by AThousandYoungthat senator that kept harassing subordinates. bob something. from oregon.
While I did enjoy jabbing the Republicans, I posted that list because this question was asked:
I wondered if he had procured straight sex whether he would be treated the same?
This way one can look up the incidences that were gay vs those that were straight and compare the penalties the politicians in question suffered.
Originally posted by kirksey957In other words, do as I say, not as I preach..
Leave it to the Bard to sum up the problem with the Republicans.
"My good brother, do not as some ungracious pastors do, show me the steep and thorny way to heaven; whiles , like a puff'd and reckless libertine, himself the primrose path of dalliance trends, and recks not his own rede (follows not his own counsel).
Shakespeare, Hamlet Act 1, sc 3
Thanks, Father O'Toole!!!