What do you think about the Log Cabin Republicans?

Answer 1

I think the term, "placating the enemy" is applicable. So is a version of an "uncle tom." Their party neither accepts us, nor wants us to have rights, this will not change for the foreseeable future, so what is their purpose? None.

Answer 2

Here are some interesting quotes from an interesting individual:

On Gays in the Military: "You don't need to be 'straight' to fight and die for your country, you just need to shoot straight."

On the Religious Right's agenda in general: "Religious factions will go on imposing their will on others unless the decent people connected to them recognize that religion has no place in public policy."

On what Jerry Falwell deserves for trying to impose his religious values on the Republican agenda: "a boot ... right in the" a§.

On gay discrimination: "Anybody who cares about real moral values understands that this isn’t about granting special rights—it’s about protecting basic rights." & "The big thing is to make this country, along with every other country in the world with a few exceptions, quit discriminating against people just because they're gay. You don't have to agree with it, but they have a constitutional right to be gay."

and on being a Republican: "I am a conservative Republican, but I believe in democracy and the separation of church and state. The conservative movement is founded on the simple tenet that people have the right to live life as they please, as long as they don’t hurt anyone else in the process."

Barry Goldwater, once known as the father of the modern Republican Party, said these words and these words represent true conservatives. Unfortunately, the Republican Party has been hijacked by the religious extremists and the neocons (neo-conservatives).

I think that the Log Cabin Republicans are simply trying to change the party from within to be more truly conservative and to not pander to the religious right-wing.

Answer 3

I think it's great. Why does any group have to be of one party. I'm a Mormon, but I've always been pretty left on the political spectrum (because religion shouldn't come into politics). It's wrong that certain groups think they have to support one party because it seems like the "right" thing to do or what everyone else is doing. We should look at the issues individually and vote for the best person. Additionally, someone else sort of said it, but they probably want to bring the Republican platform back to what it should essentially be about, individual accountability.

Answer 4

I'm not particularly fond of ANY of the things that conservatives are for in this country; socially or economically (because I think that the economics are directly related to social issues), so I'm not too fond of any conservative groups. Aside from that, I think that their efforts aren't as terrible (necessarily) as other people think, but I do think that they may be wasted efforts. Their methods are not those that I think would be effective.

SOME of them are just incredibly self-hating, and I don't have patience with that crap, but if you don't have that going and are honestly trying to change the party from within, I think that's a bit noble, but ultimately will fail.

Answer 5

I find it mind-blowing that someone gay could be part of a political party that does so little for them except try to pass laws to restrict our lives. it's the modern day version of an "uncle tom." it's like someone black joining the KKK or a Jew becoming a Nazi. it makes absolutely no bit of common sense to me at all.

Answer 6

I think they are probably clinging to the more traditional idea of conservatism than are the Republican party on the whole.

Answer 7

1. Gays with absolutely no social conscience.

2. They serve the masters who want to keep them second class citizens.

3. Far greater hypocrites than the average human being.

Answer 8

I disagree with anyone who wants to support the current administration and war.

Answer 9

Gay Republicans
Black Klansmen
Jewish Nazis


None of it makes sense to me.

Answer 10

I think they are nothing more than lapdogs willing to accept any scraps their "masters" toss them. I have absolutely no use for traitors like that.