Posted on 08/06/2012 6:04:51 PM PDT by xzins
Well, this doesn’t make much sense, now does it??
Back in June, we showed you a video of Mitt Romney from 1994, proclaiming his support of the Boy Scouts of America and his views on its gay members.
CLICK HERE to see the video if you missed it.
In the video, Romney stated:
“I believe that the Boy Scouts of America does a wonderful service for this country. I support the right of the Boy Scouts of America to decide what it wants to do on that issue. I feel that all people should be able to participate in the Boy Scouts regardless of their sexual orientation.”
Now, a spokeswoman for Romney is saying he STILL upholds those beliefs and confirmed:
“This remains Romney’s position today.”
This is where things get confusing, though, seeing as Mitt has opposed gay marriage, but yet, he thinks ALL boys should have the right to participate in the Boy Scouts!
What gives, Mitt???
Equality for all…in every aspect!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEOJNw4lmlI
“I believe that the Boy Scouts of America does a wonderful service for this country. I support the right of the Boy Scouts of America to decide what it wants to do on that issue. I feel that all people should be able to participate in the Boy Scouts regardless of their sexual orientation.”
His spokesperson said that the above REMAINS his position TODAY.
And that was last week when he said that "Chick-fil-A" had no part in his campaign.
Apparently, re-endorsing gays in the boy scouts does.
Not the best site in the world, but this was hidden in the news last week in articles about the boy scouts holding the line.
Mitt’s spokesman came out and said Mitt’s views remain the same as ever.
Gays in boys scouts can be part of his campaign, but Chick-fil-A can not!
Is that weird or what!
Remind me again...why is it that Romney’s supposed to be considered intelligent, again?
If Romney is the nominee—he needs to be surrounded by Republicans in Congress and anywhere else we can place them. He’s a problem child that’s going to need babysitting. Sigh.
Whutz wrong with that?
B/S Rino Romney, you and your elitist cocktail pals can piss off.
You stand against marriage foer them but you say adoption is alright, now boy scouts, don’t ask is gone and is alright with Romney and those elitist snobs.
PISS off , now we wait till he picks for VP a boring old , no emotion, socially liberal RINO probably from up north whilst good people like Col Allen West, Sarah are not even speaking at the convention.
Many in the GOP only care about their own wealth and power instead of this country.
The homosexual debate is or has become one of the top topics now and we have these idiots.
You know Rick S or Newt would have stood firm against this crap and that is why the elitist RINO’s fought and voted against them.
Typical.
If he wins, a lot of folks will have to pretend to be surprised when he jumps out of the cake.
YOU DON’T GET RIGHTS BASED ON HOW YOU HAVE YOUR SEX.
F-in PISSED OFF WITH THIS CRAP{no pun}
Don’t forget May of this year, when he said that two people who love each other should be allowed to adopt kids. Then two days later he was speaking at Liberty University.
Buried in that article was the above quote:
In contrast to Obama, Republican candidate Mitt Romney does have a public position on the Scouts' policy — he politely disagrees with it.Back in 1994, during a political debate in Massachusetts, Romney said this: "I support the right of the Boy Scouts of America to decide what it wants to do on that issue. I feel that all people should be able to participate in the Boy Scouts regardless of their sexual orientation. http://www.chron.com/living/article/As-Eagle-Scouts-return-medals-gay-ban-still-firm-3763862.php"
A Romney spokeswoman, Andrea Saul, said in an e-mail that this remains Romney's position today.
Romney is pandering for votes and wants it both ways, he’s no different than a leftist Rat.
A person either has values or they don’t and it’s clear to me he doesn’t.
Buried in that article was the above quote:
In contrast to Obama, Republican candidate Mitt Romney does have a public position on the Scouts' policy — he politely disagrees with it.Back in 1994, during a political debate in Massachusetts, Romney said this: "I support the right of the Boy Scouts of America to decide what it wants to do on that issue. I feel that all people should be able to participate in the Boy Scouts regardless of their sexual orientation. http://www.chron.com/living/article/As-Eagle-Scouts-return-medals-gay-ban-still-firm-3763862.php"
A Romney spokeswoman, Andrea Saul, said in an e-mail that this remains Romney's position today.
Can we have a new party formed by Sarah, Col Allen West, De mint, Rick, Newt Michelle etc etc etc/
I’m so sick of the elitist establishment attacking our own, working with the left on social issues because all they care about is their own pocket and their own power.
I think he is trying to say that gay youth should be allowed to join the scouts (it might make men out of them) while not mentioning adult “leaders”. Leadership is a different story.
Did Romney say this or Did Romney not say this?
Is anything gained by hiding this kind of stuff???
Isn’t that kind of spinning the stuff that we despise in our enemies?
Willard has a lot of values.
For example, he values a really nice coiffure.
I feel that all people should be able to participate in the Boy Scouts regardless of their sexual orientation.”
He knows there are both scouts and their are leaders.
He said ALL PEOPLE. He also said PARTICIPATE (and not just "join".)
Heaven help us!
I feel that all people should be able to participate in the Boy Scouts regardless of their sexual orientation.”
He knows there are both scouts and THERE are leaders.
He said ALL PEOPLE. He also said PARTICIPATE (and not just "join".)
Heaven help us!
I’m trying to figure out why everyone is fighting over this.
Did Romney not say the BSA should make the decision?
I think these threads are a waste of time, and this from someone who almost certainly will not vote for him.
Perez Hilton is the original source:
http://perezhilton.com/2012-08-05-mitt-romney-stands-by-1994-belief-gay-boy-scouts-ban
Not exactly a friend to our side, either.
You’ve not brought out anything new. Romeny’s position is well known. It’s why we’re fighting for the most conservative Congress possible.
How does this help defeat Obama, Xzins?
We are constantly told that there are a lot more fascisexuals out there than is commonly thought.
Okay, let’s say I believe them. Then why can’t they develop their own young men’s organization and run it any way they like?
With older boys and troop leaders who are fascisexuals, it becomes more of an agenda driven program for the fascisexual cause, than an agenda driven program for the cause that it was intended to promote. That’s not where the Boy Scouts of America wants their organization to go, and I don’t blame them. It should be their choice, not people who only want to hijack it for their goals.
“Remind me again...why is it that Romney’s supposed to be considered intelligent, again?”
Well, if skills equate to intelligence, then....talking out of both sides of his mouth would qualify.
So, if we hide the fact that our guy is an ax murderer, then we just might get him elected????
That's easy. A TEA Party-led Republican Congress will more easily contain a lame-duck President Obama than a President Romney who will be the head of their Party. It's what the GOP should have been doing the last 2 years, even with a limited number in the Senate. Instead, we got weepy and blinky (Bohener and McConnell).
Think endless Congressional investigations, impeachment proceedings, and if there are 2/3 Republicans in the Senate, Obama can look forward to the possibility of impeachment and removal. That ought to make his sphincter tighten for 4 years.
“If Romney is the nominee—he needs to be surrounded by Republicans in Congress and anywhere else we can place them. He’s a problem child that’s going to need babysitting. Sigh.”
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Remember though — Republican and conservative aren’t the same thing. The party is full of liberals just like him. They pretend to be conservative, but then they are elected...
Perez Hilton is not the original source.
The original source is Mitt Romney and his campaign.
That was picked up by the AP who ran this quote way at the end of an article about eagle scouts turning in their medals.
That is when various sites saw it and caught it and did not hide it.
However, I will admit that Romney supporters will have a hard time liking this kind of info, even though their guy said it. Even they know he shouldn’t be saying this stuff.
Hold his feet to the fire, 101. Write him a letter slamming the ole devil outta him!
He's the master of the art of herding dumb asses.
Okay, let me see if I understand this. He supports Boy Scouts right to have whoever they choose to have. But He supports whoever would like to join them also. Is that what this article is saying???
This is the same Mitt Romney who is about April said that he supports gay couples, and that gay couples should be allowed at the state level to adopt children.
This is the same Mitt Romney who supports open homosexuality in our military, so long as we're withdrawing from a war zone, anyway.
This is the same Mitt Romney who told gays in Massachusetts that he is their best friend.
(Secret: and the same Mitt who some wonder if he runs on AC/DC power.)
Our troop always wanted girls to join and participate in our activities.
Mitt specifically said:
I feel that all people should be able to participate in the Boy Scouts regardless of their sexual orientation.”
He is saying that his PERSONAL BELIEF is in gays fully active in the Boy Scouts.
Are you interested in your candidate's personal beliefs?
Which is what Mitt wanted, too, except
gays and not girls.
So do you “source” a lot of stuff from AP?
Just wondering...
So My next stupid question would be, Why would anyone want this swept under the Rug? Perhaps should be in Breaking News, thinking a few that participated in Chic fil,A, might be interested in this.
>> Mitt has opposed gay marriage
Not intentionally.
Whatever his or Obama's, or any other politician's position on the BSA and gays might be, it will have little practical effect because the issues have been and will continue to be decided in the courts.
There are many issues when a president can have a major impact, but his isn't one of them.
Any comments on the employment and economic situation?
see post #11
Romney is being investigated by Reid and all, but then is for gay freeloading government snitches to have access everywhere... makes perfect sense.
The trick here is that Romney is most likely AC/DC himself ~ hence the perfect hairdo, and no military service.
For every Romney, there is an equal and opposite Romney?
I’m seriously asking this question, not supporting Romney on the issue— did he say he supports gays in leadership positions or just kids who say they are gay? Because I tend to believe not all early teenagers that claim to be gay are, and I’d rather have them learning from the boy scouts then hanging out at some gay organization that tells them “Yes, your 13 and queer “, further cementing that kids beliefs and taking advantage of them, perhaps in more ways then one.
That is exactly what Romney is saying. Here's the Romney quote from the same speach: "I support the right of the Boy Scouts of America to decide what it wants to do on that issue. I feel that all people should be able to participate in the Boy Scouts regardless of their sexual orientation."
"Now, a spokeswoman for Romney is saying he STILL upholds those beliefs and confirmed: “This remains Romney’s position today.”
LOL! To each according to his ears.
So, tell me, why would you post on Free Republic?
Entirely by accident, I'm sure.
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