Beinart: GOP Needs Gays

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Peter Beinart: Republicans probably overestimate the traction they'll get from changing the color and accents of their pitchmen. ... But at least the GOP's new cult of racial and ethnic diversity bespeaks some recognition of the way America has changed. Where the party remains in deep denial is on the question of sexual orientation. For the Republican Party to truly compete in 21st-century America, it's going to need more than merely black and brown spokespeople. It's going to need openly gay and lesbian ones, too.

Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 07:30 AM | 22 COMMENTS | permalink | Comment on This Entry |

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The real reason "Why GOP Needs To Go Gay"...

So Doc_Sarvis has some new fodder.

#1 | Posted by KBM at 2013-02-19 12:33 PM | Reply | Flag:

"If you build it, he will come."

#2 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2013-02-19 02:27 PM | Reply | Flag:

I hope the rethugs don't change----then the demorats will have to finally own the disintegration of the nation. One hundred years from now, "it's Bushes fault" should fall on impoverished deaf ears.

#3 | Posted by matsop at 2013-02-19 02:36 PM | Reply | Flag:

The real reason "Why GOP Needs To Go Gay"...

So Doc_Sarvis has some new fodder.

#4 | Posted by KBM at 2013-02-19 12:33 PM | Reply

Doc is really into the gay thang.

#4 | Posted by matsop at 2013-02-19 02:37 PM | Reply | Flag:

You guys on the right keep making jokes. See if that helps you win elections.

See also the story I just posted from the NY Times.

#5 | Posted by cbob at 2013-02-19 02:50 PM | Reply | Flag:

They may as well join the rest of the fecal matter circling the bowl.

LOL..

You guys on the right keep making jokes. See if that helps you win elections.

Once the destruction of the economy is complete and the looting starts with the decline of society, there wont be any elections, only mob rule.

#6 | Posted by boaz at 2013-02-19 06:07 PM | Reply | Flag:

Why GOP Needs To Go Gay

If that ever happened the demorats would find a way to be all butthurt about it.

rwd

#7 | Posted by rightwingdon at 2013-02-19 09:55 PM | Reply | Flag:

No one that works for a living needs the Rethuglican Party.

#8 | Posted by nutcase at 2013-02-20 07:37 AM | Reply | Flag:

Just BEND OVER and they will come. The first time will be painful but you will get used to it....

#9 | Posted by BADAOPHAY at 2013-02-20 11:36 AM | Reply | Flag:

#11 | Posted by nutcase

you must be a Union Troll.

It is exactly thos who work that like the Repbulican party. It is the slakers and wackos who like the Democrat party.

#10 | Posted by Marty at 2013-02-20 11:36 AM | Reply | Flag:

In my opinion it doesn't make much sense, Beinart's statement, being that there are only about 4 million gays in the USA. Likewise there is a 'low' estimate of about 11 million illegal aliens in the USA. I would use the PC term 'undocumented workers' but honestly most of them do not work - although a lot of them do vote for some unknown obscure reason. On the matter of having "..from changing the color and accents of their pitchmen." I think that is appalling - because to me it sounds like a racist innuendo. To my knowledge no one running for any elective office in either party has been denied that office solely based upon their race, color, creed, gender, or sexual orientation.

I believe what the GOP needs to do is understand that all Americans really 'should' be treated equal - regardless if they are privileged or not. They should lead by example on many fronts; ie - disband any special interest groups. Put country be for politics - embrace the opposition with like minded goals of putting America's Health above all other pet projects.

#11 | Posted by SamSpade at 2013-02-20 11:37 AM | Reply | Flag:

C'mon! The Republicans had Roy Cohn long before the Dems even discovered gays.

#12 | Posted by Diablo at 2013-02-20 12:18 PM | Reply | Flag:

The real reason "Why GOP Needs To Go Gay"...

So Doc_Sarvis has some new fodder.
#4 | Posted by KBM

Actually, it's so you can make some new friends. Your circle of acquaintances could definitely do with a certain - uh, broadening.

#13 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2013-02-20 12:33 PM | Reply | Flag:

"GOP Needs Gays"

They need to visit their men's room and listen for "happy" feet.

#14 | Posted by Tor at 2013-02-20 02:00 PM | Reply | Flag:

Beinart: GOP Needs Gays

....what he's saying is..... they need to start preaching what they practice ......

#15 | Posted by skizziks at 2013-02-20 02:04 PM | Reply | Flag:

The GOP needs to adopt a wide stance.

#16 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2013-02-20 03:50 PM | Reply | Flag:

I usually find Beinart to be a sycophantic twerp but I think he is right on this point.

#17 | Posted by Hagbard_Celine at 2013-02-20 06:34 PM | Reply | Flag:

In my opinion it doesn't make much sense, Beinart's statement, being that there are only about 4 million gays in the USA.
#14 | Posted by SamSpade

You're right... Gays itself may not be worth changing their position. In order to ever consider getting the family/friends of those LGBT should be though. More and more friends and family are becoming very socially aware of politics on inequality. And the more and more they do, it will start to eat at their base even more.

Yes, many older people are voting conservatively on it, but as their children/grandchildren come out.. they are being challenged and their ideas are changing instead of losing their loved ones.

#18 | Posted by greeneyedguy at 2013-02-20 09:25 PM | Reply | Flag:

also:

Mars needs GOP

#19 | Posted by Zarathustra at 2013-02-21 03:49 AM | Reply | Flag:

the gop needs no one. the gop is okay on its own. the gop will do as it pleases. anyone who wants to follow the gop can follow the gop.

#20 | Posted by hamburglar at 2013-02-21 07:47 AM | Reply | Flag:

"GOP Needs Gays"

No. Look. My ex-wife picked out the furniture. I'm not crazy about it either, but I'm not looking for new drapes and sofas for awhile. And, just so you know--usually I just head over to "Rooms to Go" and say, that looks good, I'll take all that, just exactly like you've got it set up. Never saw much point in a decorator. Thanks though.

#21 | Posted by uglyblinddate at 2013-02-21 09:16 AM | Reply | Flag:

They do need something to blame their failed marriages on.

#22 | Posted by donnerboy at 2013-02-21 02:26 PM | Reply | Flag: