Posted on 06/28/2015 2:42:03 AM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife
I thought Scott Walker was a pretty cool guy when I saw him pull up on a Harley at Joni Ernst’s Roast & Ride a few weeks ago in Boone, Iowa. But he just did something that wasn’t so cool in reacting to the SCOTUS decision on same-sex marriage — that is if you care about the Republicans winning the 2016 general election. Walker called for a Constitutional amendment to let states define marriage.
Now I’m sure the Wisconsin governor has strong feelings about traditional marriage and, although I’m on the other side on this one, I completely respect his views, as I do everybody’s religious beliefs… well, just about everybody’s. I don’t respect the beliefs of those who were prowling the beaches of Tunisia yesterday…. The problem is Walker’s beliefs on this issue — and the Constitutionality of the Supreme Court decision — are now running counter to a solid, and clearly growing, number of Americans by a considerable amount (63% in a recent poll say gays have a Constitutional right to marry, up from 49% in 2010).
Calling for such a Constitutional amendment, long shot though it certainly is, might help him gin up support in the Republican primary, even possibly win it for him in a crowded field, but it would be a disaster in the general. It would be like handing the enemy an ax and telling him (or most likely her) to go for it. You’re a bigot, you’re a sexist, you’re a homophobe, just like we always knew all Republicans were, blablabla. Sure it’s lie, but what else is new?
Not only that, it would damage the playing field for all the Republican candidates because Walker has now opened the door as never before on the gay marriage issue in the debates. Forget Iran and its nukes, forget the ISIS beheadings, forget border security, forget the moribund economy and stratospheric deficit, forget a catastrophic educational system… if the Democrats and their media buddies have anything to say about it, it will be Gay Marriage All The Time. It’s their favorite issue because it’s the only one they can really win on with the public. Now they’re going to make all the Republican candidates say whether they’re in favor of a Constitutional amendment that will never happen. It’s this year’s condom question — but much more potent and not so easy to dismiss with the wave of a hand.
The truth is the Supreme Court did the Republicans a favor by taking gay marriage off the table. (Before you go crazy, I’m talking purely strategy here, not the legal fine points.) Walker has put it back on. I hope he did it for moral or “Constitutional” reasons, rather than competitive ones, because I wouldn’t like to think he is grandstanding here. This election is too important. Take another look at that “beaches of Tunisia” link if, for some reason, you’re wondering why. Or maybe this article on the most self-destructive agreement in the history of our country that is about to be signed. You don’t have to know the rules of bridge to know that nuclear war trumps gay marriage any time. In fact, it trumps just about everything. Let’s keep our eye on the ball.
Pretty much sorted out - Cruz and Walker (or Walker and Cruz, as you may have it) are the only two with their socks packed tight.
uh, yes. No doubt.
so might a study of what has become of the old British Empire....based on who rules it now.
I’d like to see what the results of gay marriage would be in the voting booth. Let each state vote and then people can decide what society they want to live in.
You’d rather that this be in the hands of Congress than in the hands of the people?
Don’t we have enough laws?
Actually, it proves that individual "can-do" ruggedness improves outcomes; that dependency, group-think and wealth distribution diminishes (across the board) outcomes.
How’s the amendment overturning Roe v. Wade going? And that Balanced Budget Amendment? Like I said, it’s just a way for politicians to pretend to do something and score points on an issue with their base. They know it won’t go anywhere, but they can say “I support the xxx Amendment.
That being said, it’s probably the smartest political move for Walker. But don’t expect anything will ever come of it. Especially since a majority of both the public and party establishment now are in favor of SSM.
Look towards Europe where they keep lowering the age of consent laws.
This will be done because it criminalizes "love" and the examples will all be about a 20 year old man and a 16 year old woman.
But the idea is to lower the age of consent into the single digits (yes, around 8-9 years old) for the simple purposes of legitimizing pedophilia.
When was the last time you saw a governor in a "blue" state fight like this and win?
Walker wasn't pretending.
The "peaceful religion" will applaud that.
Doesn’t Sharia already do that?
I had a pedophile uncle.
I can’t read that article.
I take your word for it and know all too well how this crap goes.
SCOTUS put queerdom firmly on the table for every red blooded American. The war is now declared.
“The Supreme Court is completely out of control, making laws on their own, and has become a public opinion poll instead of a judicial body. If we want to save some money, just get rid of it.” - Bobby Jindal
It’s time to enlighten them.
We need pro Hillary advertisements that say she wants your son sucking the neighbors sons penis.
The truth is pretty disgusting. We need to help her get her message out.
Wonder if gays will enjoy the back lash more whining to ensue.
“You don’t have to know the rules of bridge to know that nuclear war trumps gay marriage any time.”
A country that would accept gay marriage deserves to be nuked.
Because of the nature of the topic, homosexuality, conservatives have been very polite.
It’s time to unmask the beast.
As a parent, this is a nightmare.
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