This is how Republicans win elections. Despite the fact that their policies hurt the vast majority of Americans, they can always count on no one noticing because we're always pushing culture war issues.
I personally support gay marriage, especially as a civil rights issue.
But is this what we want to lose this election on? Karl Rove is counting on it.
The WaPo had an article a while back stating that this was the Repug strategy. They know that a significant majority of Americans just aren't ready for it yet.
So once again they are counting on Democrats getting caught in the trap again of being stuck standing up for an unpopular issue so that that's all we hear about.
And I see we're falling nicely in line.
We're all going to have to make sacrifices this election. Deaniacs, Kucinichites, Greens, and countless others are going to have to bite down hard and pull the lever to oust George Bush.
Sorry, but gay marriage will have to wait. I personally am willing to vote for the DLC Mr Corporate Interest Kerry to ensure Republican defeat.
We can win this on jobs, taxes for the rich, and healthcare.
Two of my gay friends are a couple that is dealing with exactly the issues of marriage rights. They agree. Beat Shrub first, then we can work on our cultural revolution.
They understand and we should as well that this is a dangerous time.
Next time the Republicans try to bring up gay marriage, talk about jobs.