Giving up.
Jimmy LaSalvia co-founded GOProud in 2009 with Chris Barron. Here's Jimmy's statement:
"Today, I joined the ranks of unaffiliated voters. I am every bit as conservative as I’ve always been, but I just can’t bring myself to carry the Republican label any longer. ....
The other reason I am leaving is the tolerance of bigotry in the GOP. The current leadership lacks the courage to stand up to it – I’m not sure they ever will."
A tweet to end all political tweets:
"It's time to focus my energy to help make our country better instead of trying to fix a dysfunctional political party whose days are numbered."
— Jimmy LaSalvia (@JimmyLaSalvia) January 13, 2014
It doesn't work trying to carry a banner as a "gay Republican." It's not clear what he thinks defines the word "conservative."
Finally... we found what triggered this. Agema at RNC offered simple commentary: “Common sense in Russia!” referring to the "homosexual propaganda" statute:
.@GOP member @DaveAgema sides with brutal dictator. Unbelievable. cc: @Reince pic.twitter.com/yNb2GoU7tx
— Jimmy LaSalvia (@JimmyLaSalvia) January 11, 2014
You are right @conservativelez. Meanwhile, Obama sends a gay delegation to the Olympics @GOP @DaveAgema @Reince
-- Jimmy LaSalvia (@JimmyLaSalvia) January 11, 2014
After co-founding GOProud in 2009, you have think that effort is over. More below the orange muffin:
LaSalvia and Christopher Barron started GOProud as an alternative to Log Cabin Republicans, another failed effort to generate tolerance among GOP conservatives.
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Twitter for Jimmy LaSalvia:
-- twitter.com/JimmyLaSalvia
Jimmy LaSalvia @JimmyLaSalvia 36m
On Bigotry - Blog Post - http://wp.me/...
Jimmy LaSalvia @JimmyLaSalvia 1h
Just as a reminder, this is what I said last year about bigotry. (7 min speech) -> http://youtu.be/...
GayUrbanConservative @ericadrayton 2h
@Jimmylasalvia I just wanted to say thank you for showing the wrong direction the GOP is going in. I hope ppl realize they don't rep us all.
Sharon @warnersl 2h
In my Twitter feed, @JimmyLaSalvia is getting more media attention than Bieber!
Jimmy LaSalvia @JimmyLaSalvia 3h
@JordanTygh The party's values aren't in line with my values. My principles and values are too important to compromise any more.
Jimmy LaSalvia @JimmyLaSalvia 3h
GOProud co-founder Jimmy LaSalvia leaves Republican Party - Washington Times: http://wtim.es/... via @washtimes
Jimmy LaSalvia @JimmyLaSalvia 3h
GOProud Founder Officially Leaves Republican Party over 'Tolerance of Bigotry' http://www.mediaite.com/... … via @mediaite
Jimmy LaSalvia @JimmyLaSalvia 3h
REPORTERS NOTEBOOK: GAY CONSERVATIVE QUITS G.O.P., FED UP WITH "BIGOTRY" http://wp.me/... via @dmnewsi
Kemberlee Kaye @red_red_head 4h
And the @GOP loses even more talent. Thanks a lot, party. Thanks a lot. http://www.theguardian.com/... … Relatedly, I <3 @JimmyLaSalvia.
Jimmy LaSalvia @JimmyLaSalvia 4h
US District Judge rules Oklahoma ban on gay marriage unconstitutional http://shar.es/... via @kjrh2hd
Jennifer DeJournett @JenDeJournett 4h
True You have always been a leader RT @ihtaylor: @JimmyLaSalvia You don't need a Party to do great things, Jimmy, & you're proving it now!
Alyssa Farah @Alyssafarah 4h
"I am an independent conservative. (That sounds much better than ‘gay Republican.’" Agreed, @JimmyLaSalvia http://bit.ly/...
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Twitter for GOProud:
@joetgall There's no exchange, the current @GOPROUD leadership respects and appreciates the orgs founders, even when they misinterpret posts
@Ga_Libertarian, @JimmyLaSalvia has not left GOProud. He merely became a registered independent, like many of our members.
@ChrisRBarron, you must be mistaken. That is precisely what was articulated here: https://twitter.com/... …
At @GOPROUD we remain proud Republicans & proud Conservatives, & we will continue to represent our members as both. http://goo.gl/...
GOPROUD @GOPROUD 13 Jan
@shalom08, @GOPROUD has not left the GOP, Jimmy LaSalvia, formerly head of GOProud, has left the GOP.
Erick Erickson @EWErickson 9 Jan
The contrast between Barack Obama and Chris Christie in terms of owning a mess and fixing it is now pretty stark.
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There's more in the conversations.
Denial do be a river flowing through the GOProud office.