HOLY SHIT - Bush approves of CIVIL UNIONS!!

[jab105]

on ABC news...did my ears decieve me??

Gibson says it was not the republican platform!!

From here:

http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/story?id=193746&page=1
(it's not a transcript though, I wish it was)

When asked to look at the topic from a nature versus nurture standpoint, Bush told Gibson that he's open to the possibility that nature could be the defining component when it comes to a person's sexual preference.

Meanwhile, Bush says he has not changed his ideas on what constitutes a legal marriage.

"I view the definition of marriage difference from legal arrangements that enable people to have rights. And I strongly believe that marriage ought to be defined as between, a union between a man and a woman," Bush said. "Now, having said that, states ought to be able to have the right to pass … laws that enable people to you know, be able to have rights, like others."

Bush, who supports a constitutional amendment that would define marriage as a union of a man and a woman, says he's concerned about what activist judges will do without clear guidelines.

(more on link)

[Inland]

1. Clearly a panicked Bushian blurt. His base will go ape over this.

[wtmusic]

2. October Surprise?????

:shrug:

[Bluebear]

3. STFU Bush you had your chance

before collapsing to the Talibornagains.

[NoodleBoy]

4. bullshit

the FMA had language in it barring civil unions for gays.

[jab105]

I know, that's what Gibson said...

and Bush went, oh, well, thats not what I believe it should be left up to the states...

Isn't this Kerry's position...

Call me fucking crazy...but I must be losing it since this was the EXACT reason that Jennings just gave for why more black people were voting for Bush during this election, because they agreed with him on gay marriage...but if he's the same on gay marraige, what exactly are they agreeing on?

[Plaid Adder]

17. LEFT UP TO THE STATES?!

How are the states going to decide anything with your fucking AMENDMENT sticking in their throats, George?

This can't be real. Please, someone get me a transcript, I need to see this to believe it.

C ya,

The Plaid Adder

[jab105]

27. This doesn't go directly with what he said...ugh, I wish I'd taped it!!

http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/story?id=193746&page=1

When asked to look at the topic from a nature versus nurture standpoint, Bush told Gibson that he's open to the possibility that nature could be the defining component when it comes to a person's sexual preference.

Meanwhile, Bush says he has not changed his ideas on what constitutes a legal marriage.

"I view the definition of marriage difference from legal arrangements that enable people to have rights. And I strongly believe that marriage ought to be defined as between, a union between a man and a woman," Bush said. "Now, having said that, states ought to be able to have the right to pass … laws that enable people to you know, be able to have rights, like others."

Bush, who supports a constitutional amendment that would define marriage as a union of a man and a woman, says he's concerned about what activist judges will do without clear guidelines.

(more on link)

[whistle]

26. Bush is no flip flopper, he is a waffler!

[NoodleBoy]

29. well jab, I guess you must be fucking crazy.

Kerry in a landslide.

[jab105]

31. heh heh...

yea, that must be it :)

[Doctor_J]

5. they're getting desperate

next he'll be talking up affirmative action. what a flip-flopper

[Geek_Girl]

11. and Claiming to be

Pro-Choice!

[Plaid Adder]

6. What? No fucking way.

Ain't no way. I'm sorry. Where is he supposed to have said this? Does anyone have a quote?

C ya,

The Plaid Adder

[jab105]

16. I SWEAR!!!!!!!!!!

Gibson got him, because he said that if being gay isn't a choice, then how can he deny them their civil rights...and Bush said that he wouldn't do that...and then went on about civil unions, and Gibson was like...but thats not your platform...

AGH!!!!!!

This is the same president who tried to get an amendment to BAN gay marraige!!!

It's opposite day!!

[Career Prole]

28. Not a transcript, but the story with quotes...

http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/story?id=193746&page=1

[terrya]

7. No, it sure isn't the GOP Platform. Wow...Bush is seriously pandering now.

It must be extremely dire at Bush/Cheney. If Bush did come out in favor of civil unions, this is undermining the platform.

[TexasSissy]

8. Yes, that's his position. You didn't know that?

[terrya]

15. The question is: are the Log Cabiners going to buy this?

I think that particular bridge was burned beyond repair by Bush.

[TexasSissy]

40. A gay friend of mine says that Log Cabiners are not backing Bush.

[ruggerson]

9. Major Screw Up For Bush

This will totally alienate the Talibornagain.

[kwolf68]

10. FLIP FLP

Bush is moving left. LMAO. LMAO.

Where is that thread from Free Republican about "buring Liberalsim?" LMAO...

[Czolgosz]

41. COMPLETE FLIP FLOP! (what about Bush's CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT)!

[BootinUp]

12. Will stupid Americans fall for last minute desperation??

They'll lie their asses off to squeak out a win.

[Liberal Veteran]

13. Here comes W cowardtail, slinking down the campaign trail....

...flippity-floppity until Election Day.

[Beetwasher]

14. Bush: Well, Shucks, I Just Gone and Done Had A Little Sit-Down With The

Almighty and said, Now lookee hear Mr. Jaysus, I know you dun don't approve on none those gays and what nots, but it seems my constichents are a bit ornery over this and I think you're wrong! So you see, I stood up to jaysus himself for them thar homos!

[sundancekid]

18. too little, too late: especially after the "hail mary" (cheeney) pass

and all that phony "oh-my-god-it's-so-inappropriate" stuff; and DON'T tell us his attack-dog-power-behind-the-throne-dick "misled" us about that TOO ... smirk needs to go sell crazy somewhere else (as the movie says)

[Bluebear]

19. FLIP FLOP! FLIP FLOP!

[AntiCoup2K4]

20. Uncle Dick must be writing his script this week.

We all know the Cheneys support civil unions for their daughter who's a uh.... you know, one of those Lebanese people. :silly:

[Carni]

21. Anyone have a link to the transcript PLEASE?

I could REALLY use it!

[jab105]

24. did anyone happen to tivo?

I didn't watch this morning, was this on during gibsons interview int he morning...

I think this is HUGE...a lot of evangelicals are voting just on this issue!!

[Steelangel]

22. IT IS OFFICAL: BUSH IS DRUNK

[ciaobox]

23. Do we have him on tape saying this?

If so, Kerry needs to crank out a flip-flop commercial ASAP!

[Dob Bole]

25. Ooohhh!!! Transcript!! Please!!

Must...deliver...to....Wingers...

....suppress....fundy....turnout...

[WLKjr]

30. wonder what FR is saying on thier forums about this???

:D :D :D lol

[d_b]

32. Next he'll be bitching about tax-cuts for rich people.

[jab105]

33. did anyone find a transcript?

n/t

[Anakin Skywalker]

34. Can you say DESPERATION?

Look, it is very plain and simple. Bush is LYING once again! His approval of civil union reeks of DESPERATION to me. He knows he is losing in the numbers. The gays of this country know Bush better than to believe the words out of his mouth. I hope they all give him the middle finger! :)

[Alex146]

35. Shhh can you hear that?

That's Bush's religious base not voting.

Today has been a good news day. Kerry is gaining momentum.

[wtmusic]

36. It's his "Hail Mary" pass

but there's no one downfield.

[zbdent]

37. I thought Repukes hated unions!

he he he he he

[hangemhigh]

38. Ruh Roh.

My parents told me over the weekiend that this (civil unions by state) is why they won't vote for Kerry. LMAO!!!!!!!

[mcg]

39. Bush is promoting HOMOSEXUALITY!

"(AgapePress) - Several pro-family groups are reacting negatively to a recent comment by President Bush that implies he may be somewhat soft on his backing of a Constitutional amendment protecting traditional marriage."

Bush calls Pat Robertson a LIAR and supports HOMOSEXUALITY.
Bad boy, George.

[spanone]

42. Say anything, promise everything, & blow anyone to get elected.

[secular_warrior]

43. This shows us a few things

1. Rove's strategy of only playing to the base can't win them the election and they've just realized it.
2. They're trying to quickly correct course by playing to the center in order to get the socially moderate voters (this isn't a play for the gay vote).
3. They're nervous and all over the map since their plan A didn't work as expected.