Gay Advocacy Group to NJ State Dems: No More Money, Honey
Via Raw Story, this interesting news. Those silly gay people somehow got the crazy idea that being faithful Democrats and pouring oodles of money in the state party's coffers would actually earn legislators' support on their issues:
The largest gay-rights advocacy group in New Jersey has announced it will no longer give money to the Democratic Party.
The move follows the state legislature's failure last month to legalize gay marriage and amid growing signs that the effort to repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" is already faltering.
"No political party has a record good enough on LGBT civil rights that it can rightfully claim to be entitled to our money on a party-wide basis," said the chairman of Garden State Equality, Steven Goldstein, as quoted at PolitickerNJ.com.
“No longer will we let any political party take our money and volunteers with one hand, and slap us in the face with the other when we seek full equality," Goldstein added.
cuz we know the repukes are waiting with baited breath to give them all the rights they want
"all the rights they want"
also known as "all the rights YOU have"
doesnt change my point
there are many things i disagree about with the current dem leadership....but i know that there is a worse evil out there
the democrats are caving in to every republican demand.
in 1 year we will have no health care and war with iran.
Saying your gay will be the new way out of the upcoming draft.
"Anyone that makes less than $150K in this country, has no business voting Republican."
in 67! Oh and my hearing aint too good!
ah, I see, so you are a proponent of the lesser of two evils.
please, tell me just what have the Dems accomplished in the last year that you are proud of?
The Matthew Shepard Act,
The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009,
Stem-cell researchers around the country are celebrating President Obama's decision to reverse restrictions on embyronic stem-cell research,
2 name a few...
Study the symptoms not the virus...
yeah, those are a few good things.
still, compared to
FISA
DADT
DOMA
the Health Care Fiasco
Non-ending war
Torture
excuse me if I'm feeling all underwhelmed.
for a few closet repugs?
And they aren't so much in the closet.
me-oww!
you forgot our national shame, Gitmo, and possible black sites still located around the world.
me-oww!
... It's my opinion, only you can excuse how you decide to interpret things.
Though understandable, I just think it's counterproductive to one's health. No matter what anyone does, their mind can't be taxed... unless they allow it.
What does the republicans and blue dogs have in common? If people simply blame it on conservatism, then they'll never get to the root. I'll give ya my opinion... it's a very large movement, that not only dislikes taxes, they receive ours and don't pay none.
You think it's a coincidence THE FAMILY had their hands in that kill the gays bill? I hope ya feel better sincerely, but really that's up to you. Sometimes it helps me to imagine that I could be stuck under a pile of cinder blocks in Haiti?
Study the symptoms not the virus...
Both parties are alike. They are both crooked organized syndicates!
because they promise gays everything, then give them nothing. That's called LYING. At least the Republicans tell them straight up that they won't give gays rights. It's like when you start dating a girl and she pretends to be interested in you, taking your money all the while. Then eventually, you catch her with another dude. I'd prefer the girl who tells you straight up, "I'm not interested" rather than stringing you along and screwing you outta money. That's what the Dems do to gays and it makes me angry.
I eagerly await reading the comments of those who will plead, cajole and insult gay people to be better little Vichy Dems.
perfect
me-oww!
This is wonderful - I'm very proud of them.
I'd love to see LGBT groups in state after state follow this example.
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I wonder what third party might advance their agenda? The closet over at the Republican camp is a little full.
Hasa Diga Eebowai
A new, THIRD PARTY. Not just for gays, but for JUSTICE for all!!
I knew someone in the green party, and attended a meeting with him. They think gender should not be tied into rights, and so same sex marriage should be granted.
corporo-friendly decision trickles down to the state level anyway. Expect other groups to reevaluate their contributions as well.
Maybe investments in survival foodstuffs, weapons, and pitchforks will provide a better a return on investments.
"Parachutes are allowed in checked or carry-on baggage, but may not be worn in flight."
---Southwest Airlines
be led on by straight-privileged Dems who think we won't mind that they don't return the loyalty!
I've never seen change without a fire
Good. This homo is not giving to another democratic fundraiser (with the exception of kucinich, weiner, grayson, and a handful of other truly progressive legislators) and it's not just for lack of gay rights leadership, but lack of leadership in general. I donated $400 in 2008 to Obama, and I know quite a few other gays who donated hundreds of dollars as well.
What we have turned into is a country run by republicans, even when it's not run by republicans. Who wants to bet we'll be at war with Iran within a year?
"amid growing signs that the effort to repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" is already faltering."
Looks like only a half-step, in the right direction.
They may want to withhold any tithe they are giving as well?
Study the symptoms not the virus...
Good for them. I know there are some in here that will question this move, arguing that now the homosexual community will have no voice in politics. Here's a news flash. They don't have a voice or advocates in politics now.
Perhaps with the money they save they can afford to relocate to a civilized country and live their lives in peace and freedom.
"Anyone that makes less than $150K in this country, has no business voting Republican."
at least some see the truth clearly.
if all groups were holding the Dems feet to the fire, maybe we would actually see some movement in a progressive direction.
as long as people continue to enable a beast who does not do our bidding, they will continue to be the weasely little Repuke enablers they have been these last ten years.
It's time to put a stop to political welfare.
The Dems are supposed to be the party to progress human rights. Since they seem to actually have turned into the republic party, they no longer deserve the support of people who need standing up for, nor the support of people who believe that all people deserve the same rights.
I remember back in the 80s when business discover teh gay/lesbian demographic had terrific spending power and started to make commercial overtures toward them. The democratic party would do well to follow that near-ancient lead.
me-oww!
with doing something like this from my point of view is that you lose every bit of leverage you might have had. If they had a valid alternative that would be different. The only other party ever likely to form a government in my lifetime is actively hostile to them and would probably legislate them into prison if they could. It would have been better to hold the threat then to let the hammer fall.
Hasa Diga Eebowai
the threat would be empty. If you are saying there is no 'valid alternative,' then there is no threat in any threat.
In this country, we have one party masquerading as two.
There comes a time when people have to quit throwing good money after bad. And for me, that was decades ago. It's finally getting around to the mainstream. You know when the Roberts nomination was up, I begged my democratic senator not to vote for him. You know what she wrote back to me? "In the interests of cooperation and bipartisanship..." blahblahblah. I wrote her back and told her she was elected to oppose, that was her job. The response? Crickets chirping.
You guys have what 3, 4 major parties? So does the UK. We need that here. The pack of arsehole in charge here is driving us into the ditch, and taking the rest of the world w/ us. They deserve no one's support.
me-oww!
Obama is bowing and scraping to the Repukes, who have done nothing for him!!!!!!
And this straight guy supports them and my friends and I are doing the same. No more money. No more support. Not supporting the GOP under any circumstances but just sitting out.
Sometimes, tossing scraps off the table just isn't enough. I'd rather starve after awhile. And that is what the Dems are doing. they are tossing a few scraps when they could do SO much more. No. The lesser of two evils approach has done nothing but perpetuate the nightmare that is the U.S. Government. Either the Dems stand up and fight for ONCE, or let the GOP take it to hell in a hand basket. Will it get worse? Sure. But I no longer care. And if the Dems think I am one of just a few crying in the wilderness, check out who sat out in MA and see what happens in 2010.
You don't have to give me everything i want. And you don't even have to stand tall. but once in awhile you do have to stand up.
Did Rahm call them "f***ing retarded", or did they get sick of being screwed by Dems?
Probably both.
Lost another part of your base, Dems. Brilliant political move!
I don't care how much or how often that evil fuck apologises. I'll never forgive or forget, because I'll never believe he was sorry for saying it, only sorry he was caught.
palin is right about him vis-à-vis job termination, but only because he believes people to the left of him ARE fucking retarded, not because the term offends her (only when Rahm uses it).
me-oww!
but Rahm has to go!!!
I wish all progressive groups would do the same, including the unions and only selectively donate/assist candidates who've proven by their past actions that they will follow through.
Blind devotion is what has gotten the Democratic party where it is today and it needs to stop.
"Lesser of two evils" is a lame excuse. Putting money to candidates who are truthful and committed to social justice or putting money to putting a new party together are what is needed.
Both parties are failing to deliver for their constituents and I'd really like to see progressives leave the democratic party in the dust, they apparently think they don't need us.
Trittydi said: "This is wonderful - I'm very proud of them.I'd love to see LGBT groups in state after state follow this example.
I'm also proud of them. But I think all people who are not happy with the Democrats should not send any money to the National Democratic Party along with state parties. If I see a candidate I like, no matter in what state, I'm sending my money directly to them from now on.
Sit it out, so the party that wants to punch them in the face gains power? Oh, that's freaking brilliant, that is.
Yeah! Let's continue to throw our money at them. They like that.
When you actually are old enough to have a job and you have to pay for your own Hot Pockets you'll understand.
"Anyone that makes less than $150K in this country, has no business voting Republican."
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