Wayne Besen - the Log Cabin Republicans should disband

[terrya]

I absolutely agree with this. I thought that the Log Cabin people would have reconsidered their endorsement of McCain after the selection of Sarah Palin...and her church's support of the "ex-gay" movement. But, of course they didn't.

Until now, I have always thought there was a place for the Log Cabin Republicans within the GLBT movement. There was a need for a group that could advocate from inside the belly of the beast and do the dirty work that few intellectually honest people wanted to do. The logic behind this organization was that it made more sense to fight for the soul of the Republican Party than run away and support the Democrats -- which members of this organization have traditionally disagreed with on fiscal and national security matters.

However, the rationale for this organization has significantly eroded, as the GOP has shown itself to be corrupt, inept and incapable of good governance. It has become the party of cronyism, debt and diabolical deceit, while securing its power by enthusiastically pandering to its anti-gay base.

With the stock market plummeting, the real estate bubble bursting, the deficit exploding and gas prices breaking new records -- largely thanks to Republican deregulation of markets and failure to explore alternative energy sources - the myth of Republican economic responsibility has been fatally punctured.

Log Cabin Republicans also justify their party choice on grounds of national security. But, in eight years of mostly Republican rule, America has grown weaker. Our military is stretched thin, we are still bogged down in the bloody money pit of Iraq, Russia is resurgent, and Osama remains free in the same lawless Pakistani border where Al-Qaeda is plotting. Indeed, the 9-11 attacks took place with Republicans in power, including a president who failed to take seriously reports that an attack on America was imminent.

http://www.waynebesen.com/2008/09/log-cabin-should-disband.html

[xchrom]

1. recommend

[Lost River Ledger]

2. They are welcome to stay where they are.

They are so few in number and dollars that they neither help nor hurt GLBT causes. "Tell me with whom you walk, and I will tell you who you are."

[Bladecollector]

3. LCR

I know a few Log Cabin types...but never could get them answer one simple question. How can you support a group of people that wouldn't piss on you if you where on fire?:crazy:.