Category Archives: Politicians & Political Parties

McCain, Palin and the Renewed Policy of GOP Discrimination

I received this from my friend Alex Blais. Alex was a Spanish linguist in the U.S. Army until he was discharged. Of course, he wasn’t discharged until after an investigation into his sexual orientation. Like a lot of gay people Alex has a lot of conservative views, but it is difficult for us to support the […]

When Did Freedom Become An Orphan?

You gotta check out this truly excellent piece by Steve Chapman at Townhall.com:
When Did Freedom Become An Orphan?
Forty-four years after Goldwater’s declaration, it’s clear that collectivism, not individualism, is the reigning creed of Republicans as well as Democrats. Individuals are not valuable and precious in their own right but as a means for those in […]

Jesse Ventura: If they do the job, what do I care for?

Check out this clip from YouTube. Jesse Venture, former pro Wrestler, former Governor of Minnesota and former sailor in the U.S. Navy attended Ron Paul’s Rally for the Republic and this is what he had to say:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LajHBPVqhU0
I don’t care about gays in the military. If they do the job, what do I care for? In […]

Why are so many gay people Democrats?

With all the political brouhaha going on lately, I’ve given a lot of thought to motivation in politics: Why this? Why that? And one of the questions I have been asked frequently and have thought about myself is, “Why are so many gay people Democrats?” So I thought I would share my thoughts with you […]

Compare & Contrast: Party Platforms and Don’t ask, Don’t tell

The three largest political parties in America: Democratic, Republican and Libertarian; have all included language in their platforms this year that specifically addresses homosexuality in the armed services. Two parties support repealing Don’t ask, Don’t tell and allowing gay men and lesbians to serve honestly in the military.
I’m going to quote the platforms below, but before […]