Seems that
USA Next is attacking the AARP's credibility on Bush's plan to destroy Social Security by portraying them as troop hatin', gay marriage lovin' commie pinkos. Well, I can't figure out where they're coming up with the troop hatin' part, but here's the connection on the "gay marriage lovin'" part: The Ohio chapter of the AARP opposed State Issue 1, Ohio's so-called "marriage amendment." So, I guess I understand why a front group for the national GOP would attack the AARP. But here's my question: when will this GOP front group attacking the AARP for opposing Ohio State Issue 1 start attacking their fellow Republicans?
Like Michigan's proposal, the "marriage amendment" in Ohio went far beyond simply outlawing same-sex marriage. The language was vague enough that it's likely that it also outlaws civil unions, may imperil some domestic partnerships, and--this is what caused the AARP to get involved--it will probably "deny rights of property ownership, inheritance, pensions, power of attorney and other matters of vital interest to the health and well being of unmarried older couples."
So for that, USA Next has attacked the AARP. Fine. But we know that USA Next must be a fair-minded group intent on avoiding any appearance of hypocrisy or overt partisanship, so I can only hope that they'll soon get around to attacking some of those other troop hatin', gay marriage lovin' commie-pinkos who showed their hatred for America by opposing Ohio State Issue 1, including the following:
Republican U.S. Senator George Voinovich
Republican U.S. Senator Mike DeWine
Republican U.S. Congressman Paul Gilmore
Republican Governor Bob Taft
Republican Attorney General Jim Petro
Fortune 500 Company The Limited
Fortune 500 Company Nationwide Insurance
The Ohio State University
The Ohio League of Women Voters
Please, if somebody sees the USA Next attack on the Ohio League of Women Voters, drop me an email. That's a hatchet job I don't want to miss.