Posted on 11/01/2020 1:42:57 PM PST by Ennis85
Catholic First Lady of the United States, Melania Trump, has come out in support of the GOP LGBT group, Log Cabin Republicans.
In a video which has been seen over 250,000 times in less than 24 hours, Mrs. Trump explained that her husband, the president of the United States who is now vigorously campaigning for reelection, is “the ultimate outsider, and that earned him many enemies in the political establishment.”
“I was shocked to discover that some of these powerful people have tried to paint my husband as anti-gay, or against equality. Nothing could be further from the truth,” asserted Mrs. Trump. “Donald loves helping people, and he loves seeing those around him, and his country, succeed.”
“As leader of the Republican party and president of the United States, Donald has been clear that gays and lesbians will be treated as he has always treated them: equally,” she continued. “Donald is the first president to enter the White House supporting gay marriage. Donald is also the first president to appoint an openly gay official to his cabinet.”
“Today we see free-thinkers and independent voices — like gay conservatives and Log Cabin Republicans — silenced, censored, and bullied by cancel culture mobs,” she said.
“I’m First Lady Melania Trump. I support the Log Cabin Republicans, and I am unapologetically outspoken,” she added, incorporating the name of the Log Cabin Trump campaign site, “OUTspoken.”
Mrs. Trump’s expressed support, while firmly stated, focuses not on specific issues popularly associated with the leftist LGBT juggernaut, but on the right of gays with libertarian or conservative views to not have their voices silenced, and to not be ignored by mainstream media.
In recent weeks the Trump campaign has shifted into high gear regarding its outreach to voters that identify as “LGBT,” a group which the GOP had essentially ceded to the leftist Democratic Party.
While clearly having brewed behind the scenes for a long time, the Trump campaign’s outreach to the LGBT world exploded into the public square in August when Richard Grenell, President Donald Trump’s former acting Director of National Intelligence (DNI) and Ambassador to Germany who identifies as a homosexual, proclaimed in a video ad that “President Trump is the most pro-gay president in American history.”
That video quickly garnered millions of views.
Since then, the outreach to homosexuals has remained at a high level of visibility, with Brandon Straka, the gay founder of the “Walk Away” movement joining with Grenell and members of the Trump family at “TRUMP Pride” — events which have been held at cities across the country, including Nashville, Tampa, Philadelphia, Phoenix, and Saturday evening in Pittsburgh.
Earlier this month, at a debate titled “LGBT Throwdown,” right-leaning Straka, Blaire White, and Mike Harlow easily crushed the tired arguments and long-held Human Rights Campaign pretensions of their three leftist debate adversaries.
Full transcript of Mrs. Trump’s ‘unapologetically outspoken’ pro-gay remarks:
America is a place where you can be anything you want. Your opportunities are endless because our country provides so many chances to succeed.
As First Lady of the United States, I know how much my husband loves the American people and I know his passion in life is to see all the citizens of this great country do well and prosper.
Donald is the businessman who never worked in politics. The ultimate outsider, and that earned him many enemies in the political establishment.
I was shocked to discover that some of these powerful people have tried to paint my husband as anti-gay, or against equality. Nothing could be further from the truth. Donald loves helping people, and he loves seeing those around him, and his country, succeed.
As leader of the Republican party and president of the United States, Donald has been clear that gays and lesbians will be treated as he has always treated them: equally. Donald is the first president to enter the White House supporting gay marriage. Donald is also the first president to appoint an openly gay official to his cabinet.
The story of America is one of trailblazers and fearless underdogs. Today we see free-thinkers and independent voices — like gay conservatives and Log Cabin Republicans — silenced, censored, and bullied by cancel culture mobs.
This is not the America any of us want to live in. America was founded on God-given rights of freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and freedom of expression. We are a nation that celebrates and protects diversity and we condemn those who bully and intimidate people.
We do not want to live in a place without freedom, where everyone is forced to think alike.
My husband sees the promise of America and all her citizens moving onward as we recover from many challenges. Even if you don’t agree with my husband about everything, you have the right to say it. That is the American way; let’s protect it.
I’m First Lady Melania Trump. I support the Log Cabin Republicans, and I am unapologetically outspoken.
God bless you all. And God bless our beautiful nation.
Still not in the top ten things that piss off God, per God’s transmitted list aka the Ten Commandments. In fact, He apparently dislikes adulterers more than thieves, liars and envious idiots; homosexuality doesn’t make that list.
You must have replied to the wrong person. Your comments are incoherent.
He must be very upset that Christians don’t attend church on Saturday — the Sabbath. It’s on His “top ten”.
It’s kinda cool that everything NOT listed in the Ten Commandments is A-OK. I wish I had known that 50 years ago; I’d have had a lot more fun.
If someone wants to be homosexual, go ahead. That “free will of man” thing exists that we studied in Seminary, so you have choices. Everyone has choices.
I didn’t say it was A-OK. I’m pointing out that it’s not quite as bad as some here make it out to be.
Jesus himself didn’t keep the Sabbath in a number of cases, IIRC.
Just bringing to light that the Scriptures have plenty to say about the subject . .Scriptures that many are unaware of or overlooking or purposely defying. I am just a sinner saved by Grace.
Same here, I have too many problem myself to attempt to police others.
“it’s not quite as bad”
Here’s the degree of bad it actually is:
“Likewise, Sodom and Gomorrah and the surrounding towns committed sexual immorality and perversions, and serve as an example by undergoing the punishment of eternal fire.”
(New Testament, Jude 1:7)
ok snowflake
You failed to address my post. Your comments are not related to anything I posted. You've been on this web site as long as I've been. Your insults are falling on deaf ears.
I'm sorry if I offended people here. I know I won't win this argument, but I'll stick up for my friends. If you are against gays, I know I can't change your mind.
Yes, I’ll agree to that! However, that said, it was written by many people. Matthew said not to judge, so I’m not judging if homosexuality is a sin. Now if it is, I will accept it. Until GOD comes and talk to me, I’ll support my friend. Thank you...
If John Doe and Steve Smith wants to marry each other, why should I - or any other person - object? One, is will not be affecting me or anyone else, two it isn’t a big deal, the government should not be in the business of telling Americans who they can marry (Adults only) and three, if you are against something, what will happen if they start banning an activity you like. Flying isn’t in the Bible, so according to you, it can be banned?
My friend is not confused! He lives with his parents, older brother and sisters and younger brother and sister. There are a great family.
Wheeeeeeeew!
I’m so glad you spoke up and declared that the GOP is only for non-sinners!
You must be one of them there non-sinners who doesn’t need compassion. Unlike those heathens out there. It would be so entirely unacceptable for sinners to want freedom from tyranny!
The louts deserve petty tyrants ruling over them in judgement.
Riiiiight?
You’re rambling!
No flying isn’t in the bible but homosexuality is.
As I have said, I don’t care what you do ... as long as you don’t keep putting it in my face!
(”Hi, I’m Jack and I’m gay!”)
I don’t give a d@mn so stop telling me your sexual preferences every time you speak!
“Hi, I’m Paul and I’m a heterosexual!”
See what I mean?
These folks already had the same rights as everyone else!
They could get married .. just not to the same sex!
BTW: Why did you ‘skip’ the “Jesus would approve” part of our back and forth?
You cut your losses on that one? 8-)
It’s always just as His Word says. In a vote, mankind will vote against God more often than for Him.
Of course he’s got to look good. The narrative is that homosexuals are morally superior.
Perhaps the lesson sank in enough that it didn't make it to the Top Ten; as you say.
Based upon what evidence?
I read somewhere that they might more.
And why would you 'believe' that?
I know I won't win this argument, but I'll stick up for my friends.
Ok; but...
1 Corinthians 15:32
Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.”
God has already said homosexuality is a sin, so that is a settled fact.
You are confusing what people are saying here. No one is saying to hate people who live the gay lifestyle.
What they are saying is homosexuality is a sin. It will never be right in the eyes of God. It doesn’t matter if the whole world tries to say it’s okay, or if every TV show tries to make it look normal. God is the Judge, and He says it is an abomination (His word).
So yes, be kind and helpful to your friend. No one here is saying otherwise. But also read your Bible and ask God to give you more understanding on His ways and thoughts. We all need to do that, in fact. He speaks to us through His Word.
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