A Group of Republicans sign brief in support of gay marriage

[Apollo]

Looks like God's Own Party has a little Civil War brewing within it's own walls. In what is being considered a direct challenge to Speaker Boehner's own words. A group of republicans have filed a brief in support of gay marriage and a end to Prop 8 that is to be sent to the Supreme Court. While I am not a huge fan of Republicans, the more support the better. And nice to know so sensible republicans still exist. Now if only they had the republican voice in Congress.

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/26/u...gn-brief-in-support-of-gay-marriage.html?_r=0

 

[T-Rexx]

I think it's progress, but it isn't much.

Most of the people on that list are "former" whatevers, and not that prominent. Former "top advisers" to former President George W. Bush; four former governors, and two members of Congress (out of how many?). A woman who once ran for governor of California, and lost. Et cetera. Moreover, this comes as Laura Bush asks to have a pro-gay marriage ad pulled in which she is quoted as supporting gay marriage (evidently Mrs. Bush feels she is being portrayed as insufficiently hateful).

Don't get me wrong. I am appreciative that a few Republicans are at least making an effort to say the right things.

But, where were they when it mattered? And where are the Republicans for whom it matters now?

 

[Ninja108]

Only a couple of names on that list have truly taken a stand,Ileana Ros-Lehtinen being one of the few to ever buck her party when it has come to DOMA and the Federal Marriage amendment.
The rest..simply can see which way the wind is blowing on this.

 

[Apollo]

Over 100 republicans have signed it so far. It is minimal, but still promising in my eyes.

 

[chance1]

It's a good but slow thing

and beats the alternative

had not seen it so thanks for sharing apollo

 

[chrisrobin]

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"Beware of Greeks bearing gifts."

No matter what happens, remember: they're still Republicons!

 

[maxpowr9]

Volte-face and nothing more.

 

[chrisrobin]

Volte-face and nothing more.

But why? What is their motive?

 

[Apollo]

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"Beware of Greeks bearing gifts."

No matter what happens, remember: they're still Republicons!

No, they are humans. Just because they are conservative does not mean they automatically hate gays. It just means they have fucked up ideas on how to run a country.

People need to remember you can't always pack a group of people up so neatly.

 

[Just_Believe18]

Better late than never. If it sways one of those Justices, I will be happy enough.

 

[MassRuss]

Former Gov Christine Todd Whitman is a signatory. She was always (even in office) pro gay rights. I think the anti discrimination law was passed under her administration. That was in the days of a kinder, gentler & SANER republican party

Also add Clint Eastwood's name to the list.

 

[Rolyo85]

Today is the last day for briefs, so it should be an avalanche.

 

[chrisrobin]

Former Gov Christine Todd Whitman is a signatory. She was always (even in office) pro gay rights. I think the anti discrimination law was passed under her administration. That was in the days of a kinder, gentler & SANER republican party

Also add Clint Eastwood's name to the list.

Can we include the chair?

 

[maxpowr9]

But why? What is their motive?

Populism. The radicals will still support the party regardless since they don't have the influence on their own to form their own crazy one.