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Republicans Who Support Gay Marriage
« on: February 27, 2013, 08:59:31 pm »
Finally, some good news from Republicans! Over 80 100 Republicans have signed an amicus brief before the Supreme Court urging them to legalize same-sex marriage. Amicus briefs have some tendency to influence the Justices, and I believe this is especially the case when there appears to be bipartisan support for a particular ruling. It could convince the Supreme Court that the country is now ready for a massive change like gay marriage in all fifty states. In addition, several large corporations have signed onto a brief explaining that same-sex marriage will result in many economic benefits. This strengthens my opinion that we will see a 5-4 decision striking down both DOMA and Prop 8.

EDIT: More Republicans are signing on!
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Re: Republicans Who Support Gay Marriage
« Reply #1 on: February 27, 2013, 09:15:43 pm »
That's good to hear, but I'm still skeptical that it'll work because the Republican Party doesn't care about the sane members, it cares about the extremist fringe.
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Re: Republicans Who Support Gay Marriage
« Reply #2 on: February 27, 2013, 09:17:43 pm »
Quote from: Wykked Wytch on February 27, 2013, 09:15:43 pm
That's good to hear, but I'm still skeptical that it'll work because the Republican Party doesn't care about the sane members, it cares about the extremist fringe.
Not for much longer, it won't.  Listening to the fringe cost them 2012.  What makes you think they'll keep it up?
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Re: Republicans Who Support Gay Marriage
« Reply #3 on: February 27, 2013, 09:19:32 pm »
Quote from: Dynamic Dragon on February 27, 2013, 09:17:43 pm
Quote from: Wykked Wytch on February 27, 2013, 09:15:43 pm
That's good to hear, but I'm still skeptical that it'll work because the Republican Party doesn't care about the sane members, it cares about the extremist fringe.
Not for much longer, it won't.  Listening to the fringe cost them 2012.  What makes you think they'll keep it up?

Cynicism.

Which I'm going to concur with unless the Republican party actually changes its ways.
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Re: Republicans Who Support Gay Marriage
« Reply #4 on: February 27, 2013, 09:23:11 pm »
Bear in mind that the Republicans who signed onto this brief aren't trying to persuade their fellow Republicans--they're trying to persuade the Supreme Court. That is a far simpler task in comparison.

EDIT: Even Dirty Harry himself signed on.
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Re: Republicans Who Support Gay Marriage
« Reply #5 on: February 28, 2013, 09:21:33 am »
Quote from: Dynamic Dragon on February 27, 2013, 09:17:43 pm
Quote from: Wykked Wytch on February 27, 2013, 09:15:43 pm
That's good to hear, but I'm still skeptical that it'll work because the Republican Party doesn't care about the sane members, it cares about the extremist fringe.
Not for much longer, it won't.  Listening to the fringe cost them 2012.  What makes you think they'll keep it up?

It'll be a painful split since Grover Nornquist will basically sabotage the party from within if the party tries to leave his gibbering Tea Partists behind. Because all they are is bitter reactionaries, they aren't in any way productive when it comes to politics. I know there's problems with the politics, but their objectives are completely contradictory to reality.
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Re: Republicans Who Support Gay Marriage
« Reply #6 on: February 28, 2013, 10:21:43 am »
Props to them.  The sad part is knowing some of the people who vote for them, they may have just sabotaged their careers.
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Re: Republicans Who Support Gay Marriage
« Reply #7 on: February 28, 2013, 03:26:05 pm »
More amazing news! The Obama administration is filing its own amicus brief in support of striking down Prop 8!

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Re: Republicans Who Support Gay Marriage
« Reply #8 on: February 28, 2013, 03:33:33 pm »
So, Obama's actually doing something related to one of his promises?

Sweet.
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Re: Republicans Who Support Gay Marriage
« Reply #9 on: February 28, 2013, 03:35:10 pm »
Quote from: Rabbit of Caerbannog on February 28, 2013, 03:26:05 pm
More amazing news! The Obama administration is filing its own amicus brief in support of striking down Prop 8!



Cue the fundie head explosions in 3... 2... 1...
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Re: Republicans Who Support Gay Marriage
« Reply #10 on: February 28, 2013, 03:38:21 pm »
Quote from: Zachski on February 28, 2013, 03:33:33 pm
So, Obama's actually doing something related to one of his promises?

Sweet.
Actually when he first ran for President he said he disagreed with same-sex marriage. So on this issue I'm actually glad he changed his mind, haha.

Quote from: ScrappyB on February 28, 2013, 03:35:10 pm
Cue the fundie head explosions in 3... 2... 1...
That loud "BANG" sound was about a dozen Freepers' heads exploding in unison.

(Seriously they're already calling the Republicans a bunch of socialist traitors!)
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Re: Republicans Who Support Gay Marriage
« Reply #11 on: February 28, 2013, 03:41:18 pm »
He made it a campaign platform for second term, though.
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Re: Republicans Who Support Gay Marriage
« Reply #12 on: February 28, 2013, 03:43:10 pm »
Quote from: Zachski on February 28, 2013, 03:41:18 pm
He made it a campaign platform for second term, though.
Oh yeah, I forgot the Democratic Party officially adopted a pro-gay marriage stance. It's been a long day @_@
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Re: Republicans Who Support Gay Marriage
« Reply #13 on: February 28, 2013, 03:44:35 pm »
Quote from: Rabbit of Caerbannog on February 28, 2013, 03:43:10 pm
Quote from: Zachski on February 28, 2013, 03:41:18 pm
He made it a campaign platform for second term, though.
Oh yeah, I forgot the Democratic Party officially adopted a pro-gay marriage stance. It's been a long day @_@

I know the feeling @_@ I've been forgetful lately.
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Re: Republicans Who Support Gay Marriage
« Reply #14 on: February 28, 2013, 03:46:11 pm »
Good lord, every post in this thread has made me so happy. ♥
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