Posted on 02/11/2017 10:07:02 AM PST by markomalley
"Open-minded" liberals in Washington, D.C., are barring Trump supporters from applying to rent apartments online.
Since the presidential election numerous listings have appeared on Craigslist, Reddit, and other sites written by woke vegetarian liberals, who are open to renters of any gender identity, but write-off anyone with opposing political beliefs.
"Alcohol, pets and meat products are not allowed in the house," said one liberal woman seeking a roommate near Georgetown, quoted in the New York Times. "Neither are Trump supporters."
"Roommates Wanted. Trump Supporters Need Not Apply," the Times reports, arguing that anti-Trump rental policies are legal despite political affiliation being a protected trait under D.C. law.
The Times says anti-Trump housing listings are a "small act of defiance in an area that heavily favored Hillary Clinton." Only 4 percent of D.C. voters cast their ballots for Donald Trump.
Liberals say they are open to any "gender identity" or "non-identity"—with the exception of identifying as conservative.
"[T]wo women in their 20s were searching for a roommate to take over a lavender-colored room in their Columbia Heights apartment for $550," the Times reported. "The women detailed their love of happy hours, a ‘good Netflix sesh,' pho and tacos."
"We're open to any age/gender identity/non-identity," the liberal women said. "So long as you didn't vote for Trump."
Another self-described "open-minded" liberal couple said they could not accept a Trump supporter to fill an open room in their house.
"If you're racist, sexist, homophobic or a Trump supporter please don't respond," the posting said. "We won't get along."
Another listing by a liberal woman in the Columbia Heights neighborhood reads: "Trump supporters this is not the house for you (no, seriously)."
The Times reports that political views are "not protected under the Fair Housing Act," and quotes a lawyer who says discriminating against Trump supporters is "like saying you don't want any nonsmokers."
The D.C. Office of Human Rights, however, prohibits discrimination against "political affiliation" in housing, employment, public accommodations, and educational institutions.
"Political affiliation: belonging to or supporting a political party" is listed as a protected trait in D.C.
"The D.C. Office of Human Rights enforces the D.C. Human Rights Act, which makes discrimination illegal based on 19 protected traits for people that live, visit or work in the District of Columbia," the office said. "The D.C. Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination in housing, employment, public accommodations and educational institutions [emphasis in original]."
The Office of Human Rights did not immediately respond to request for comment on whether barring Trump supporters from renting would violate the law.
Liberals have shut their doors to Trump voters before. Some D.C. residents took their Airbnb listings for inauguration week down after Trump won the election.
"I have a visceral reaction to the thought of having a Trump supporter in my house," said one person who had planned to rent out a room during the inauguration. "No amount of money could make me change my mind. It's about moral principles."
The only conservative quoted in the Times piece said he would live with anyone, regardless of their political beliefs.
Actually, I appreciate their candor. Saves me much valuable time (and other things).
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So just what kinda life form is she gonna rent it to? Droids only? Molten rock people?
My point is....why would you possibly want to live with someone like THAT? There are some liberals I just can’t stand to be around. The ones that are tolerable either don’t say much . . .or better, don’t say anything.
I wouldn’t have a left winger for anything. Besides look at the chance you’re taking a doper, a homo, a lazyazz, or mentally ill. NO thanks.
I’d search the hell out of any candidate, including voter registrations.
I have no real objection to people specifying as much as they want in an ad for potential roommates. It saves the trouble of having to probe in an interview and get rid of people for disguised reasons.
As far as I'm concerned, a homeowner should have absolute veto power over anyone who wants to rent a room. In the case of a sublease, the homeowner can demand that the original terms of the lease be honored, but beyond that, as long as the primary tenants are paying on time, they should be able to be picky about their roommates.
Note that each of the situations described in the story involved a rooommate or a spare room situation. We are talking here about people these tenants are going to live with. They're within their rights to be selective, even if they play for the wrong team.
No lawsuits for this——and really,who would want to live with them anyway ?
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You learn something new everyday
Can you imagine posting an ad that said “No Democrats?” All hell would break loose.
“He’s a quiet gamer who mostly keeps to himself.”
While he works on sewing together his, ‘girl suit’...made from REAL GIRLS!
*SHUDDER*
(Silence of the Lambs)
Replace “Trump” with blacks, refugees, or Muslims. Watch the hilarity.
Fair warning is appreciated, so as not to waste time.
This is the first time I heard that anyone in DC voted for Trump.
Why not? Remember the lesbian couple who wanted a wedding cake decided conveniently to choose a particular Christian bakery just fir the sake of suing them...Screw it!! “STRIKE BACK!!”
I wonder if these are legit ads. Some of these folks are inviting trouble....and, not for being anti-Trump...just the type of roommate/roommate situations they’re seeking. Scary.
They are so hypocritical.
Look at those restrictions listed (not just Trump supporter but all kinds of things.
Yet, if someone put, for example: no illegal aliens, or no Muslims or blond hair people only .... they’d go crazy.
Yes, freedom of association is only ok for some people, note one more situational ethics from the left.
To tell you the truth, these are housemate listings and I wouldn’t want to live with a leftist.
I think that it makes sense not to live with the enemy
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Thank you for answering my question! I couldn’t even hazard a guess.
That soup sounds good...when done right soup is one of the perfect foods. Once in a while I visit a town that has a Vietnamese restaurant or two. I will have to stop!
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