John Cornyn, the super socially conservative Senator from Texas has agreed to appear at a fundraiser for the Log Cabin Republicans. For those of you who don't know, the Log Cabin Republicans are a group of gay repubs who believe in many core Republican values.
Cornyn is a staunch supporter of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" and has opposed same-sex marriage in his state. So, why is he going? He says "Some things we won’t agree on, but I think it’s always better to talk and then try find those things we can agree on rather than just assume there’s no common ground whatsoever.” True, but then he says that same-sex marriage is one thing they "absolutely" won't agree on, but he's happy to talk to them.
Now, here's my issue. WHY THE HELL ARE THERE STILL LOG CABIN REPUBLICANS?!?! I totally get believing in many of the fiscally conservative agendas put forth by the repubs. I do. I agree on many of them myself. But how can you still support a party that has made one of their main agendas disenfranchising you as a people?!?! This party, which once stood for smaller government, and personal responsibility, now uses the gay "movement" as a way to scare people into voting for them! Why would you still be a part of that group?!
It's like Meg Whitman. I agree with a LOT of what she has to say. To be honest, I think she is what this state needs to get back on track. Her welfare reform ideas, her proposed budget cuts, and her no-nonsense management style makes me think that she is our best shot at pulling this failing state out of the downward spiral we've been in for over a decade. But I REFUSE to cast a vote for someone who will work, and put my tax dollars to work, to ensure I do not have equal rights. That is just ridiculous. So, I'll plug my nose and cast a vote for Jerry Brown. Ugh. Point being, you can support ideas from both parties, but you have to look at yourself in the mirror and if you let your bank account take precedents over your identity, you are a sellout and pathetic. I think they should put mirrors in the ballot booths.
So have fun with the sad, pathetic group known as the Log Cabin Republicans, Senator Cornyn. Hmm, sad and pathetic...hey, you guys have THAT in common!
