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Scenes from a celebration of the same-sex marriage law — at Mar-a-Lago - “We are fighting for the gay community, and we are fighting and fighting hard,” Donald Trump told a Log Cabin Republicans gala.
Politico ^ | December 16, 2022 | Meredith McGraw

Posted on 12/18/2022 6:46:21 AM PST by Perseverando

Thursday night’s Log Cabin Republicans’ “Spirit of Lincoln” gala in the main ballroom of Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago beachfront club was a joyous celebration of gay rights. | Steve Helber/AP Photo

PALM BEACH, Fla. — Hundreds of guests in tuxedos of all styles — sequined, quilted, velvet — and colorful gowns sipped on Trump-branded champagne and martinis. Between courses of steak and bite-sized Key lime pie, they danced to “YMCA” and “Macho Man,” the disco anthems at Trump rallies.

Thursday night’s Log Cabin Republicans’ “Spirit of Lincoln” gala in the main ballroom of Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago beachfront club was a joyous celebration of gay rights and — in a case of ironic timing — the historic same-sex marriage law signed by President Joe Biden days earlier.

The long-planned event in honor of the conservative LGBTQ organization’s 45th anniversary brought in Republican notables like former Ambassador Ric Grenell, Rep. Kat Cammack (R-Fla.), former State Department spokesperson Morgan Ortagus, who emceed the evening in a feathered turquoise gown, and former GOP gubernatorial candidate from Arizona Kari Lake, who was swarmed by guests eager to meet her and take a photo.

But the main attraction, obviously, was Trump. He received a standing ovation after delivering an enthusiastic affirmation of gay rights not often heard in the GOP.

“We are fighting for the gay community, and we are fighting and fighting hard,” the former president and 2024 candidate said. “With the help of many of the people here tonight in recent years, our movement has taken incredible strides, the strides you’ve made here is incredible.”

Throughout the evening, speakers praised Trump for his embrace of the gay community. They credited him for his initiatives to combat the criminalization of homosexuality, his work pushing for public heath initiatives to combat the HIV

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TOPICS: Government; Politics; Society
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To: JBW1949

Do you REALLY think anyone is going to read your post? Skimming very lightly, I’d summarize it as: Trump was good for business.

He was. And lots of governors would be good for business too. But Trump SCREWED businesses too - with lockdowns, insane “stimulus checks” to everyone, COVID restrictions, etc.

Vastly better than Biden for the economy and foreign policy. Doesn’t make him better than a lot of Republicans who MIGHT run in the primary. We’ll know more by next summer. Trump may have knocked himself out of the race by then. He certainly is trying to take himself out....


61 posted on 12/18/2022 8:21:17 AM PST by Mr Rogers (We're a nation of feelings, not thoughts.)
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To: Perseverando

...at the expense of everyone else.


62 posted on 12/18/2022 8:23:52 AM PST by joma89 (Buy weapons and ammo, folks, and have the will to use them.)
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To: Mr Rogers
Allow me to offer a salute to you and your family.

I've been blessed many times over: 4 year Army ROTC scholarship, graduated with no student debt. 8 years active duty, split between Germany and Fort Bliss. Served during peacetime, 76-84.

However, if asked, I advise young people to stay away from the military. The chain of command now has the spine of invertebrates, I doubt I would have made 1st LT in today's Army. The Courtney Massengales running the Army have run off the Sam Damons...not that I was as good as Sam, but I took to heart the definition of leader: everything my unit does or FAILS TO DO is my responsibility, and mine alone.

When I got into a dustup with my Battery and Battalion Commanders, there was one man who stood up for me, my Group Commander, a Black Colonel.

63 posted on 12/18/2022 8:24:21 AM PST by Night Hides Not (Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad! Remember Gonzales! Come and Take It! lol)
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To: GingisK

“There isn’t much left of that old place.”

Most under 40, or maybe even 50, can’t imagine it. Growing up on military bases in the 60s, which was culturally the 40s, was a blessing I didn’t begin to appreciate until much older! I grieve for my grandkids. We had far less wealth but much richer lives! I’m sure you understand.


64 posted on 12/18/2022 8:24:45 AM PST by Mr Rogers (We're a nation of feelings, not thoughts.)
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To: momincombatboots

🎯


65 posted on 12/18/2022 8:26:34 AM PST by M_Continuum
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To: Mr Rogers; JBW1949
Do you REALLY think anyone is going to read your post? Skimming very lightly, I’d summarize it as: Trump was good for business.

And almost all of it was negated in 2020 when Trump handed the country over to Dr. Fauci and then went on to lose his re-election.

Other than the judges, what really do we have to show for Trump's four years in office?

It's all been erased.

66 posted on 12/18/2022 8:28:21 AM PST by Drew68 (Ron DeSantis for President 2024)
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To: Perseverando

Ill t s iftis is new and shocking. It isn’t. Trump appointed Ric Grennel(who did a good job)

Ow throw tantrums


67 posted on 12/18/2022 8:31:37 AM PST by Nifster (OI see puppy dogs in the clouds )
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To: Golden Eagle

Your post sums up my thoughts on the matter perfectly.


68 posted on 12/18/2022 8:32:37 AM PST by Deo volente ("When we see the image of a baby in the womb, we glimpse the majesty of God's creation." Pres. Trump)
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To: ConservativeInPA

Meh. You’ll vote for Trump over any dem


69 posted on 12/18/2022 8:34:31 AM PST by Nifster (OI see puppy dogs in the clouds )
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To: JBW1949

Your post needs to be a separate thread. It’s unreadable here due to its sheer length.


70 posted on 12/18/2022 8:38:33 AM PST by Deo volente ("When we see the image of a baby in the womb, we glimpse the majesty of God's creation." Pres. Trump)
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To: JSM_Liberty

Oh noes. A divorced man. Please give us the ever faithful folks like Joe Biden


71 posted on 12/18/2022 8:39:05 AM PST by Nifster (OI see puppy dogs in the clouds )
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To: Perseverando

My Trump support meter will go way down if this is true.


72 posted on 12/18/2022 8:39:57 AM PST by libertylover (Our biggest problem, by far, is that almost all of big media is AGENDA-DRIVEN, not-truth driven.)
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To: Nifster

Not in the primary.


73 posted on 12/18/2022 8:41:15 AM PST by ConservativeInPA (Stupidly is a moral problem, not an intellectual problem. )
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To: Engraved-on-His-hands

You act as if any dem would do less. They won’t and they’ll ruin the country while they’re at it


74 posted on 12/18/2022 8:49:23 AM PST by Nifster (OI see puppy dogs in the clouds )
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To: Drew68

Trump had the guts to do all that he did in his 4 years (more than any other Republican President ever)...He fought BOTH parties, or should I say the Uniparty, to accomplish what he did.

Yes, a lot of it was erased and how much fighting did the Republican party do try and STOP the erasure??? NONE!!!!!

By sitting on our asses, we DESERVE what we’ve got right now....

I really don’t think we would be in near as bad shape as we’re in if the Republican party had the balls that Trump has to FIGHT....


75 posted on 12/18/2022 8:51:21 AM PST by JBW1949 (I'm really PC.....Patriotically Correct)
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To: stars & stripes forever

“Australian Pastor Steve Cioccolanti says there’s a direct connection between President Donald Trump and signs in the heavens that are referred to as “blood moons.”

He points out that Trump was born in 1946 during a blood moon. And the latest blood moon on Jan. 20-21, 2019, came at the midpoint of Trump’s first term in office. Then there was a ‘Super Blue Blood Moon’ Over Jerusalem the day after Trump’s first State of the Union Address. Coincidence? Cioccolanti says there’s a higher power at work.”
From CBN News.


76 posted on 12/18/2022 8:53:33 AM PST by M_Continuum
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To: Drew68

Ahhhh...To Hell with it...I’m too damned old to worry about what’s coming, but the younger crowd is going to have to live with it unless they grow some guts!!!!!!!


77 posted on 12/18/2022 8:54:20 AM PST by JBW1949 (I'm really PC.....Patriotically Correct)
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To: AAABEST

Yup—we need a new political party—the WTF party.

;-)


78 posted on 12/18/2022 9:02:43 AM PST by cgbg (Claiming that laws and regs that limit “hate speech” stop freedom of speech is “hate speech”.)
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To: ConservativeInPA

We aren’t talking primary


79 posted on 12/18/2022 9:09:05 AM PST by Nifster (OI see puppy dogs in the clouds )
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To: trebb
Certainly got the closet Trump-haters to crack their doors open...

What about those who have supported him from day 1, only to be revulsed by his apparent capitulation to evil?
80 posted on 12/18/2022 9:15:05 AM PST by Jan_Sobieski (Sanctification)
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