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!
>> 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.
So, would it be correct to conclude from your post that you prefer Obama wins the election over Romney in November?
So, would it be correct to conclude from your post that you prefer Obama wins the election over Romney in November?
Yes, I also posted this today
Unemployment rises, hundreds of thousands quit looking (UE rate drop since 2009 due to giving up)
found here: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2915233/posts
this is my thread posting activity for about the past week:
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The closed forums ~ and most of them are closed these days ~ don't get scored.
Serious answer, Mac:
He intentionally said:
“I feel that all people should be able to participate in the Boy Scouts regardless of their sexual orientation.”
ALL PEOPLE: (young and old alike)
PARTICIPATE: (not just join)
REGARDLESS OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION: Gays please apply within
see 40
Well, good, but the horse is already of out the barn on those issues some might disagree with Romney on. So unless there is a viable conservative, third party candidate about to emerge, it's probably best to hold our noses and support Romney, but also work to elect even more conservatives to the House and Senate to steer more conservative legislation to him.
And if Romney is as flexible as many believe, he might prove to be very receptive to following the lead of a conservative Congress. He could become a strong advocate for traditional marriage and the rights of the BSA once he's in the WH.
Romney also said this past May that gay couples should be able to adopt children.
That would sort of lend itself to supporting gay marriage as well, as the adopted child might need married parents.
How was this hidden? It’s been out there for a long time that Romney’s a soft conservative, although he himself said severely. Perhaps he meant socially by interpersonal behavior.
You’re adding nothing new. You’re only helping re-elect Obama. Why not put energy into electing a conservative Rep or Senator?
“I’ll be better for gay boy scouts tha Sen. Kennedy - I mean Presidnt Obama.”
- Willard “mitt” Romney
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