GOP Courting Homosexual Vote -- A 'Recipe for Disaster'

AgapePress ^ | April 21, 2003 | Bill Fancher and Jody Brown

[Polycarp]

GOP Courting Homosexual Vote -- A 'Recipe for Disaster'

By Bill Fancher and Jody Brown
April 21, 2003

(AgapePress) - When Republican National Committee Chairman Mark Racicot met with homosexual activists recently, it caused a chorus of criticism from the pro-family lobby across the country.

Bob Knight of the Culture and Family Institute says Racicot's address at a Human Rights Campaign meeting in early March is the latest in a series of apparent efforts by the Bush Administration to court the homosexual vote. Knight believes the GOP has been misguided about its pro-family Christian voter base.

"I think there is a view in the White House that somehow Christian conservatives will stay in the GOP camp no matter what they do on the homosexual issue -- and that if they promote homosexuality, that will give them a look of compassion among, say, suburban housewives," he says.

"Somebody is feeding them exactly the wrong advice: to move to the left on homosexual activism."

Knight calls this strategy "a recipe for disaster" and maintains the pro-family Christian voters will not accept this compromise. Saying it will not go unnoticed by conservatives in the GOP, he laments: "Some GOP leaders seem intent on cutting off their right arm in order to reach out with their left."

He suggests Christians start returning contribution requests with a note saying they will contribute only when the GOP changes its pro-homosexual policy.

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[RAT Patrol]

What gays really want from the GOP

[supercat]

They have a "culteral victim mentality".

The Democrats operate by fostering a "victim mentality" in various groups. Once they get people in a group convinced that they are victims of the evil GOP establishment, members of that group will consistently toe the Democrat party line on any and all issues so as to stand up to "their oppressor".

Republicans need to break the Democrats' constituents' victim mentalities. It's tough, since Democrats are experts at playing victims like violins, but if the Republicans can't start breaking up those blocs it won't be long until the Democrats have enough groups lined up that they no longer need any contested voters to win. Once that happens, the Republic is doomed.

[presidio9]

, increased funding for government schools

Somehow, I doubt this is a major concern for people unable to have children.

[Hoppean]

If Republicans can take a firm stance there, they stand to win a great many votes not only from homosexuals, but also from "homosexual sympathizers" who currently vote Democratic to protect the "victim class" of gays.

So the desire to win at any price means the Republicans have to become Democrats?

[Luis Gonzalez]

Did he at least give you the courtesy of a reach around?

[Polycarp]

From your link:

WASHINGTON (AP) - Gay-rights groups, fuming over Sen. Rick Santorum's comparison of homosexuality to bigamy, polygamy, incest and adultery, urged Republican leaders Monday to consider removing the Pennsylvania lawmaker from the GOP Senate leadership.

In other words,

HOW DARE HE EXPRESS BASIC JUDEO-CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES?!?

The nerve of that guy...

[jmc813]

A stealth Full Metal Jacket reference. Well done.

[supercat]

What gays really want from the GOP

These groups no more speak for all gays than the NRA speaks for all gun owners.

[Hoppean]

My gay uncle own two firearms, is anti-abortion, and voted for Bush last election, as did his live-in "friend". How many gays do you know to so confidently make that assumption?

I suspect your uncle is a minority within a minority. The whole strategy of courting this voting bloc seems pointless to me--they're not 10% of the population like they're fond of claiming, more like 1 to 3%.

[Polycarp]

...what all of us were wondering but had too much decorum to ask...

[Luis Gonzalez]

[Polycarp]

more like 1 to 3%

But with lots and lots of disposable income, and thus influence far beyond their small numbers would indicate (can't procreate, therefore no kiddies to raise, only others' to bugger)

[Nephi]

If the GOP abandons the pro-life plank, it will be because "conservative Christians" have failed to supply enough votes to be worth the price tag.

Impressively contorted logic.

[RAT Patrol]

Exactly. They want to force us to approve. Obviously, they want dissent of homosexuality to be on par with terms like "nigger." It is NOT the same. If I were black, I would be so insulted.

[Luis Gonzalez]

Well you know, if we're going after the gay vote, we need to learn about their rules of etiquette.

[P.O.E.]

I guess I have a problem with the premise that homosexuals are a group with group identity. I'm really tired of the move away from individualism to the "divide and conquer" of group rights.

[IronJack]

It will depend ... upon who wins the struggle for the soul of the GOP, social conservatives or "moderate" RINOs.

Exactly the struggle the GOP is facing. And social conservatives are losing. Let's face it, George Bush is not our friend. This, the Assault Weapons Ban, and Campaign Finance Reform all point to a "conservatism" that's gone mushy.

[RAT Patrol]

You are kidding yourself.

[wcbtinman]

If you keep a pro/con list about voting for Bush, the con side is getting really long. (or any of the GOP for that matter)

[Polycarp]

Is a reach around proper etiquette, or just a nice touch...so to speak?