Republicans boo gay soldier during debate

Diva · 09-23-2011, 06:58 PM

What we sensible folk must ~ MUST DO is to campaign against this hate~filled, moronic mindset with every fiber of our being.

If we do NOT become vocal out THERE <pointing to the world> then we deserve what we get if one of those idiots becomes president. And remember, more than likely, another one of them could very well become our Vice President.

And if one of those idiots becomes president, please come bail me out. Or not. I could make a lot of noise in jail, too. But I want a t~shirt that says "Subversives 'R' Us", please......and thank You.

*Anya* · 09-23-2011, 07:11 PM

They are so despicable I am at a loss for words.

I guess they only give a shit about straight soldiers dying, losing limbs or coming home with PTSD from Iraq or Afghanistan.

suebee · 09-23-2011, 07:45 PM

Santorum's response to the question posed by the soldier made absolutely no sense. To him, equal rights somehow translate into "special" rights. And his comment: "sex has no place in the military"....? WTF? Does that mean that NO soldier should be a sexual being, or that he ONLY sees us as sexual beings? And did I mention that he didn't address the question?

Linus · 09-23-2011, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by suebee

Santorum's response to the question posed by the soldier made absolutely no sense. To him, equal rights somehow translate into "special" rights. And his comment: "sex has no place in the military"....? WTF? Does that mean that NO soldier should be a sexual being, or that he ONLY sees us as sexual beings? And did I mention that he didn't address the question?

And, if sex has no place in the military why are there so many rapes of female soldiers by their own colleagues?

suebee · 09-23-2011, 08:05 PM

May Santorum's name forever hold a place of public amusement in Wikipedia.

Starbuck · 09-23-2011, 08:40 PM

I didn't watch, couldn't watch because I knew there would be something that would piss me off, and of course, I was right. This kind of behavior is inexcusable and I agree with Anya, I guess the Republicans don't care that gays too die in combat or come home with life changing and debilitating problems like traumatic brain injuries and PTSD. I would have held some respect for any one of them that chastised the booing, but no, they all were as guilty as the ones doing the booing if you ask me! PATHETIC, JUST DOWN RIGHT PATHETIC!

dykeumentary · 09-23-2011, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Linus

And, if sex has no place in the military why are there so many rapes of female soldiers by their own colleagues?

Friendly reminder that rape is not sex, I know that you know this Linus.

Me, my brother and other family members have all served in the Armed Services, so this topic is important to me. There is a LOT to say about the uses of the military, and who serves in it (accent on the word "serve"). I think we here all know that regardless of political party, if someone is willing to risk their life to protect the wealth ultra-rich people, and to sustain the illusion of "promoting democracy"....well, those soldiers should at least be allowed some minimal dignity regarding their romantic preferences.

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Diva Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Diva Preferred Pronoun?: Diva Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chez Diva Posts: 11,879 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,263 Thanked 17,174 Times in 5,239 Posts Rep Power: 0	What we sensible folk must ~ MUST DO is to campaign against this hate~filled, moronic mindset with every fiber of our being. If we do NOT become vocal out THERE <pointing to the world> then we deserve what we get if one of those idiots becomes president. And remember, more than likely, another one of them could very well become our Vice President. And if one of those idiots becomes president, please come bail me out. Or not. I could make a lot of noise in jail, too. But I want a t~shirt that says "Subversives 'R' Us", please......and thank You.