tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post6223243224620293762..comments2024-03-29T07:18:10.425-04:00Comments on Rational Nation USA: Kudos to Ohio Republican Senator Rob Portman...Les Carpenterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01120280762698472496noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-51981913273063900292013-03-17T11:26:48.034-04:002013-03-17T11:26:48.034-04:00You guys just Don't get it do you? Nobody is s...You guys just Don't get it do you? Nobody is saying Portman was right with his initial stance on gay relationships or that he didn't recognize his son's sexual orientation. Isn't what is important is that he CHANGED and went public? Isn't that what progressivism is all about? Or is change only good when is serves your partisan political template?Les Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01120280762698472496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-29780845493878299842013-03-16T15:07:09.056-04:002013-03-16T15:07:09.056-04:00Ducky doesn't need anyone to defend him, but s...Ducky doesn't need anyone to defend him, but some folks here do need to dig a little further into Portman's voting records before accusing Ducky of homophobia. The facts presented are that even after Portman's son came out to him, Portman continued to support anti-gay legislation.<br /><br />PS. Ducky's absolutely correct about Portman's cluelessness vis-a-vis his son's sexual orientation. I have gay relatives in my extended family, and we all knew they were gay from the time they were 3 years old. Luckily for our family and for them, we had no problem, and we always supported them with love and understanding. They are healthy, happy, well-educated adults. <br /><br />Here's more on Portman's not-so-enlightened conversion:<br /><br /> "Will [Portman] came out to his parents two years ago. Portman's voting record on issues impacting the LGBT community is extremely homophobic. He almost always votes against equality. Since his son came out, the Senate took up several bills important to the gay community. For example, on April 26 last year, Portman voted for an amendment to strip provisions designed to protect American Indians, immigrants and members of the LGBT community in an anti-domestic violence bill. <br /><br />More recently-- last June-- he voted to keep a GOP filibuster going against confirming Mari Carmen Aponte as Ambassador to El Salvador. Ms. Carmen isn't a lesbian but right-wing sociopath Jim DeMint claimed an article she once wrote was pro-gay and that that disqualified her from being Ambassador. Portman went along with DeMint, although 7 other Republicans crossed the aisle, shut down DeMint's insane filibuster (62-37) and subsequently confirmed her. Even Lindsey Graham voted to shut down the filibuster. So did Marco Rubio. <br /><br />Portman has a zero rating by ProgressivePunch on his voting record on roll calls crucial to the LGBT community."<br /><br />Source: beforeitsnews.com<br />Shaw Kenawehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08637273000409613497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-51344343309813673122013-03-16T13:40:09.902-04:002013-03-16T13:40:09.902-04:00A classic sign of the people changing a politician...A classic sign of the people changing a politicians mind.Jennynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-11933081393771008382013-03-15T20:21:36.734-04:002013-03-15T20:21:36.734-04:00Will Portman be introducing legislation to repeal ...Will Portman be introducing legislation to repeal The Defense of Marriage Act?<br />I don't think his epiphany was that strong.<br /><br />I'll retract if he does something to push for gay marriage rights but I'm still<br />calling feet of clay.Ducky's herehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14608115001116619877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-84912897540863887542013-03-15T18:57:59.766-04:002013-03-15T18:57:59.766-04:00RN: Never mind Ducky. The best summary of his argu...RN: Never mind Ducky. The best summary of his argument is, "if you are a homophobe, there is no point in ever seeing the error of your ways. Because some hard-edged party-over-principle ideologue will bash you regardless. Might as well never change."<br /><br />And after reading your last paragraph, RN, it becomes clear that Ducky is indeed supporting homopbobia here.dmarkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07269773990064736457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-31483387927887221132013-03-15T18:55:43.907-04:002013-03-15T18:55:43.907-04:00As usual the progressive self righteous and intole...As usual the progressive self righteous and intolerant view.<br /><br />Okay bozo, ever consider this?<br /><br />1) He finally recognized his error, whatever that took. A devout Christian, following the centuries of dogma of their faith finally made a break. His son I'm sure is happy for his father's growth and increased tolerance.<br /><br />2) Maybe, just maybe Portman's example will cause others to rethink their own narrow minded position. Hopefully this will result in a broader tolerance in the rEpublican party and the socon faction specifically. <br /><br />But of course, you in your myopic and self serving progressive way do not want to recognize the good Portman just displayed. Likely because if the rEpublican party and the socons become more socially tolerant they then pose a greater threat to your progressive ass. So, your interest is displayed in your comment...<br /><br />IGNORANTLY. Les Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01120280762698472496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-87522695661814713352013-03-15T18:33:24.962-04:002013-03-15T18:33:24.962-04:00So this stiff opposes marriage rights for homosexu...So this stiff opposes marriage rights for homosexuals until his own family is involved.<br /><br />Yeah, this guy's son is in college and bozo doesn't know his kid is gay. Real connected or he was forcing the poor kid through hoops to hide it from bozo's "traditional values".<br /><br />Portman is worthy of nothing but disgust.<br />Ducky's herehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14608115001116619877noreply@blogger.com