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Posted on 02/22/2012 8:33:10 AM PST by writer33
(CBS News) Former Senator Alan Simpson had some choice words for his one time colleague, former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum.
"I know Santorum, I served with him," he said. "He is rigid and a homophobic. He believes that gays and lesbians, he mentioned in an interview in 2003, about bestiality, and gays and lesbians. I think that's disgusting," said Simpson.
The former three-term Senator from Wyoming has always been known for both his candor and his ability to work across party lines, said Republicans are hurting themselves by focusing on social issues.
"Here's a party that believes in government out of your life, the precious right of privacy and the right to be left alone. How then can they be the hypocrisy of fiddling around in these social issues? We won't have a prayer," he told Bob Schieffer in an interview for CBS News's Face to Face, a weekly web interview from the staff of Face the Nation.
(Excerpt) Read more at cbsnews.com ...
If Alan Simpson doesn’t like Santorum, that’s another feather in his cap.
Yeah, after all Alan Simpson sure knows how to win elections. His best RINO buddy Bob Dole did so well in 1996
“Video at link as well. And I wouldn’t be surprised if this comes up at the CNN debate.”
Why is there another CNN debate? The RNC is run by a bunch of morons. Stop going on the enemy’s air and letting the enemy frame the debate and the message!! Tell them to ESAD!!!
RE: Santorum “homophobic,” former Senator says
Santorum said PUBLICLY that he has nothing against homosexuals, however he believes that homosexual ACTS are wrong and sinful.
How is that homophobic?
That is the view of ALL Christians who take the Bible seriously.
It seems to be to Alan Simpson, one has to APPROVE and CELEBRATE same gender sex in order NOT to be called homophobic.
Is that the societal definition now?
From what I’ve seen, Simpson had appeared to be suffering from senility for several years. I used to like him but he’s become a “useful idiot” for the political rulingelite in our country.
If Alan Simpson doesn’t like Santorum...”
...absolutely! Simpson is an evil little cuss.
“The former three-term Senator from Wyoming has always been known for both his candor and his ability to work across party lines,”
*****
Well c-BS...almost no one here knows that except for you liberal media clowns. Looks like the MSM is cranking up their target for Santorum now that their original one in Romney is almost done for.
A freudian slip or what?
Just more proof that the RINOs don’t like Conservatives. They come out of the closet to attack Newt and Rick.
LMBO!
It looks like this guy Alan Simpson is the new Barry Goldwater - - the senile old Republican Senator the scumbag Democrat “mainstream” newsrooms run to when they want a funny quote to bash Republicans with.
Scheiffer sought out Simpson (of the infamous Simpson-Mazzoli Act) exactly for this reason, to get cute little quips vs. Santorum. He wouldn’t have sought an interview with a former Santorum colleague who might say something nice about him. Some of these old timers really should just exit stage right.
I am getting more than sick of these Republicans who snipe at Santorum and Gingrich. Let them put their effort into attacking Obama, then we should listen.
Antoninus, that's so 18th Century of you. LOL!
Let me cut to the chase. Romney: you are NOT getting this nomination buddy. And if somehow you do we will not vote for you in the general. You SCUM.
Alan Simpson has for years been uneasy over the fact that his father, Milward L. Simpson, a true conservative, voted against the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Perhaps Mr Simpson doesn't believe anyone should have opinions that differ from those of the enlightened elite.
On the other hand, maybe he's just a brain addled old RINO crank.
Personally, I hate their guts, especially the ones who rub their feces in your face, although I understand the Biblical imperative to 'love the sinner, hate their sins' in the sense that 'love' means pray for them to be converted and saved.
Alan Simpson has for years been uneasy over the fact that his father, Milward L. Simpson, a true conservative, voted against the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Santorum's comments about gay marriage were right on. Once you accept the idea that the definition of marriage is no longer between one man and one woman, it is a slippery slope to polygamy, marriage to animals, etc. Jerks like Simpson want to use labels to denigrate people who speak the truth. It is easier to employ personal attacks than address the substance of the statements.
“He believes that gays and lesbians, he mentioned in an interview in 2003, about bestiality, and gays and lesbians.”
Wonderful syntax from a former senator. Let me try: “Alan Simpson...something about nazis...the KKK like him...what a boob.”
Drudge/Simpson/Rove/ etc etc -— The long knives of the GOP-e/Romney smear machine are working overtime on Santorum this week. You would almost think they are in a panic over something.
Liberal media tactic #43: Pull out old RINO to criticize Republican.
Bob Scheiffer never had on a conservative retired Democrat to criticize Obama on social issues, like when he claimed his faith called for higher taxes.
Yes, sir. Tonight at 8 p.m. EST from Mesa, AZ.
I’ll never forget Alan Simpson defending abortion because we don’t want ‘Cyclopian’ children running around. He is a disgusting, ugly person.
RE: especially the ones who rub their feces in your face,
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I hear you. I see it almost everyday on TV, even in a supposedly teen-friendly prime time show like GLEE.
Well, what to say...
A long time ago, Gay love used to be called “The love that dares not speak its name”.
Today, it’s the love that just won’t shut the F up !!
The more they attack Santorum on satan, Homos, etc etc the more popular he becomes. Liking him more and more everyday!
:-)
Someone is in the wrong party. I don't believe the right to privacy is in the constitution. If Simpson does and the party he claims to be a member of does, then one of us is in the wrong party.
Still sniffing around for another gig eh Al?
Simpson is a RINO tool who doesn’t like conservatives. But he’d have lots of nice things to say about Ted Kennedy, Robert Byrd or any other liberal senator.
1st question today in debate from John King will be:
“senator Santorum, do you hate gays & lesbians?”
2nd question:
“senator Santorum do propose to ban contraceptives”?
My question...why do the republicans accept debate forums
such as CNN?
Simpson isn't making sense. I think THAT'S disgusting.
It’s not hard to be racist, sexist, homophobic or Islamophobic in 2012.
All you have to do is disagree with any of those people.
My answer...I don't know. I know they like the debates, but it doesn't have to be on CNN.
“Republicans are hurting themselves by focusing on social issues”
I agree. When politicians start talking about family values et. al., it’s usually either because they’re avoiding real issues or because nothing’s pressing. As there’s no way we live in unpressing times, we’re avoiding. Everybody knows Republicans are against abortion and homosxual marriage and think Western Civilization has been crumbling (or at least sliding); move on, already.
Two points, though. One is that Democrats and their willing accomplices will force “social issues” to the forefront whether or not Republicans willingly follow. For it is in their interest, as they see it, to paint us as neanderthals “turning back the clock” to anti-sodomy laws and backalley abortions. Another is that since, apart from Romneycare, there’s no substantive policy distinction between Santorum and Romney, Santy’s gotta grab the Christian Soldier mantle.
I don’t know if it’s so much that Santorum wants to be the social conservative alternative, or that he’s stumbling into liberal traps like answering honestly about Griswold v. Connecticut. Either way, it’s all a distraction.
I used to like him, but Simpson showed he lost it completely with the clusterbleep budget commission.
Simpson is Rickophobic!
Actually it sees to me that he isn’t the one stumbling into a trap so much as those who have suddenly decided to take the leftist position of silencing Christianity.
Exactly! How can these hypocrites say, "Get the government out of our bedrooms" yet want the taxpayer to sanction their immorality? How can the public "stay out of their bedrooms" when they insist on taking us there?!
Typical retort by the twisted logic of a pervert. Is this like the child who becomes “homophobic” after he was molested by a Mr. Sandusky or the woman who is raped and crusades against the practice? Clearly, with the exceptions cited, fear is not the issue with normal people; the word is disgust with deviant behavior whether it pertains to same-sex relations with children, animals, or the dead. This sickness grows more bold in demanding that others, not just accept, but exalt said behavior as normal. If there is any concern with public health, then let it be understood that male homosexuals are the #1 vector for the spread of infectious diseases among humans and are an unnecessary public health threat costing the system billions. Male homosexuals have the highest incidence of HIV/AIDS, syphilis, drug-resistant gonorrhea, entamoeba histolytica, chlamydia, herpes simplex II, Chancroid, Drug Resistant TB, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis non A & B, just to name a few.
“2nd question:
‘senator Santorum do propose to ban contraceptives’”
That question is far too direct. The preferred form is one that’s already been asked (at debate #987589.07785, part 2, I believe), i.e. “Do you you think the majority decided correctly in Griswold?” If you answer no, it means not only do you favor outlawing contraceptives, but you have been actively pushing for a ban on the federal level. That’s how the game is played.
Agree. I always let him slide because he was very funny and entertaining. He's a nut job and no Conservative.
National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform
OH no. It is much more important to call a fellow Republican homophobic and totally ignore the DOTUS.
DOTUS = Dictator of the United States or Dickhead of the United States.
He caught the Barry Goldwater disease.
wow.. the more I hear about Santorum the more I like him :)
homophobes of the world unite!
:)
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