“The compelling argument is on the side of homosexuals,” he said. “That’s where the compelling argument is: ‘We are Americans. We just want to be treated like everybody else.’ That’s a compelling argument. And to deny that you’ve got to have a very strong argument on the other side.” … “And the other side hasn’t [...]
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Loser of the Week: Ben Carson’s Gafferiffic Gay Marriage Implosion
CARSON: Well, my thoughts are that marriage is between a man and a woman. It’s a well-established, fundamental pillar of society and no group, be they gays, be they NAMBLA, be they people who believe in bestiality. It doesn’t matter what they are. They don’t get to change the definition. So he, it’s not something [...]
Rush Limbaugh Actually Believes Marriage Equality is a Word Game
“This issue is lost. I don’t care what the Supreme Court does, this is now inevitable — and it’s inevitable because we lost the language on this. …” – Rush Limbaugh TODAY’S so-called conservatives are completely clueless about the ideology they trumpet. However, Rush Limbaugh is so pitifully ignorant about it he actually believes that [...]
Same-Sex Marriage at the Supreme Court Today, as Virginia’s Mark Warner and Mark Begich of Alaska Join Claire McCaskill
The first of two days of oral arguments over what supporters call marriage equality brings the boldest of the claims that gay rights activists will make — that there is a constitutional right to same-sex marriage that states may not deny. [Washington Post] TODAY IS the day same-sex marriage will be argued at the Supreme [...]
Quote-apalooza: “I’m not gay. So I’m not going to marry one.”
“I’m not gay. So I’m not going to marry one.” – Senator Saxby Chambliss COME ONE. Come all. Read ‘em all. Politico, however accidentally, has a compilation of homophobic Republican ignorance spewing out of the mouths of a bunch of white men, with an assist from a couple of Democratics, two up for reelection, and [...]
Biggest Loser: Reince Priebus, but Also the Christian Right?
“I know our party believes marriage is between one man and one woman.” – Reince Priebus THIS IS just pathetic. Lose on, Republicans. But yet, somebody deep in the bowels of the old boys’ club seem to be getting a clue. From Buzzfeed: Specifically, the word “Christian” does not appear once in the party’s 50,000-word [...]
Another Reason the Pope is a Bigot: Rob Portman’s Gay Son Moves Him on Gay Marriage
I have come to believe that if two people are prepared to make a lifetime commitment to love and care for each other in good times and in bad, the government shouldn’t deny them the opportunity to get married. That isn’t how I’ve always felt. As a congressman, and more recently as a senator, I [...]
It’s the 21st Century, But New Pope Francis Another Pick Out of Ancient Era [Video] *Updated*
“Let’s not be naive, we’re not talking about a simple political battle; it is a destructive pretension against the plan of God. We are not talking about a mere bill, but rather a machination of the Father of Lies that seeks to confuse and deceive the children of God.” – Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, now [...]
CPAC Goes Full Wingnut: Trump and Palin In, Chris Christie and GOP Proud Out
WITH THE headliners starting with Donald Trump and Sarah Palin, there will be plenty of red meat for the wingnuts this weekend. Whatever seriousness CPAC once signified, back when I used to actually cover the event, is no longer important, now considered “RINO”. For Republicans who want to win national elections like the presidency, this [...]
As the Pope Turns, the Villain in the Vatican
HE WAS once called “God’s Rottweiler,” but the entanglement of scandal that has become Pope Benedict’s reign and will be his legacy is now morphing into the stuff of potboiler melodrama. Think Godfather III, the reality show edition. The paper claims that around the time that Pope Benedict decided to step down, the pontiff learned [...]
Feature — “Downton Abbey”: If Lady Sybil’s Death Didn’t Kill You, You’ll Survive This, Too [Spoiler Alert - Video]
The makers of Downton Abbey have already moved to console devastated viewers about the “untimely and tragic death” of character Matthew Crawley, after an outpouring of furious complaints about the Christmas special. Viewers complained it was “travasty”, a “tragedy” and an “outrage”, with some saying the ending had “ruined their Christmas”. The makers of the [...]
Valentine’s Day at the Movies… and “Sexpectations” [Videos]
Great sex doesn’t always just happen. Sometimes, it takes a little planning, especially if — like many Americans — you’ve been in a bit of a sex rut. Do some prep work by turning your bedroom into a love nest: Make the bed (with new, or at least clean, sheets), tidy up, light a candle [...]
News Desk: Sen. Schumer Encourages Colleagues to Confirm Chuck Hagel *Updated*
“Based on several key assurances provided by Senator Hagel,” Mr. Schumer said in a prepared statement, “I am currently prepared to vote for his confirmation. I encourage my Senate colleagues who have shared my previous concerns to also support him.” Mr. Schumer is likely to have influence over many of his Senate colleagues, particularly Democrats, [...]
News Desk: New Hampshire Chick-fil-A Manager Goes Rogue, Will Sponsor Gay Pride Event
FROM THE New York Daily News: In a statement, Anthony Picolia said he was “excited” to be a part of the New Hampshire Pride Fest, set for Aug. 11 in Manchester. “In both my personal and professional life, I have had and continue to have positive relationships with family, friends, customers and employees in the [...]
Believe It Or Not: Chopper to Mike Huckabee’s Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day
IT WAS A big day for homophobia and a news station at Arizona’s KTVK didn’t want to miss a moment, captured by TPM. They even spent money to dispatch a helicopter to capture the line outside the chain restaurant. That’s right, they actually believe this is news worthy. Standing up against the civil rights of [...]
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