http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/gaymarriage/ en-us Wed, 30 Dec 2009 21:54:01 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2417913/posts MSNBC, "the place for politics" strikes again, this time with character assassination in the name of same-sex marriage. On the Dec. 29 broadcast of "The Rachel Maddow Show," Maddow took aim at former Bush administration Deputy Chief of Staff Karl Rove, now a Fox News contributor. She noted his prior opposition to same-sex marriage, which according to Maddow's citation of The Atlantic magazine, was done only to win elections. "In the Karl Rove political playbook, more than one chapter covers the tactic of gay-baiting, which Mr. Rove has used to notorious electoral effect," Maddow said. "To quote a 2004 profile... NewsBusters http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2417913/posts#comment Wed, 30 Dec 2009 21:54:01 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2417659/posts ...Miller and Jenkins were joined in a Vermont civil union in 2000. Isabella was born to Miller through artificial insemination in 2002. The couple broke up in 2003, and Miller moved to Virginia, renounced homosexuality and became an evangelical Christian. Cohen awarded custody of the girl to Jenkins on Nov. 20 after finding Miller in contempt of court for denying Jenkins access to the girl. The judge said the only way to ensure equal access to the child was to switch custody. He also said the benefits to the child of having access to both parents would be worth the... The Associated Press http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2417659/posts#comment Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:39:32 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2416796/posts (snip) The long-odds contender for the right to wage an up-hill fight against Teddy Kennedy bases his campaign on something rare among current Republican office-seekers: a positive, innovative and daring proposal. Tuesday in historic Faneuil Hall, at the fourth debate between the two contestants in the Sept. 20 GOP primary, heavily favored Mitt Romney mixed Republican boilerplate with me-too liberalism ("Sometimes I'll vote with Ted Kennedy"). His opponent, John Lakian, opened by commenting that Romney, in emphasizing crime and welfare, did "the traditional things that politicians do." (snip) When other Republican stars also proved reticent, the 47-year-old millionaire business-consultant son... The Chicago Sun-Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2416796/posts#comment Tue, 29 Dec 2009 06:53:10 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2415630/posts For research I'm doing into the facts about the effects of gay parents on children. I've heard so much about how there are absolutely no differences on kids when they've been brought up in a "Heather Has Two Mommies" kind of household, but I've seen very little, if any research. The URL I found above seems like a lot of puffery. I am not looking for opinions, but links and reports on any studies into this. If you have worked with this population, your insights would be welcomed. self http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2415630/posts#comment Sun, 27 Dec 2009 05:52:45 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2415548/posts The Hawkeye State has seen more than its share of bruising political battles. Despite not having a presidential nominating process in 2010, the coming year will see one of the biggest political fights in Iowa history: The War Over Gay Marriage. The Examiner http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2415548/posts#comment Sun, 27 Dec 2009 01:21:00 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2412398/posts A pro-family leader says organizers of the Conservative Political Action Conference are engaging in "moral surrender" by allowing a Republican homosexual activist group to co-sponsor the prestigious event. Liberty University Chancellor Jerry Falwell, Jr., and Liberty Counsel founder and chairman Mat Staver have sent a letter to American Conservative Union chairman David Keene, warning him they will boycott CPAC 2010 if the homosexual activist group GOProud is allowed to remain as a co-sponsor of the February event. Gary Glenn, president of the American Family Association of Michigan, was one of the first social conservative leaders to sign the letter. He... One News Now http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2412398/posts#comment Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:17:35 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2409629/posts SALT LAKE CITY — Still looking for that perfect gift for the Mitt Romney fans on your Christmas list? How about a ticket to Romney's only Utah appearance on his upcoming tour to promote his just-finished book, "No Apology: The Case for American Greatness"? It's not until March 13, but tickets for a speech by the former presidential candidate at the Salt Palace go on sale at 10 a.m. Thursday. The tickets, priced at $25 through Jan. 31 or $95 with a private reception with Romney, include a pre-signed copy of the book that's scheduled to be released March 2.... The Deseret News, Salt Lake City, Utah http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2409629/posts#comment Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:28:27 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2410125/posts Here is video of Gov. Mitt Romney on with Sean Hannity tonight where he discussed the Democrats' push to pass a Health Care Bill in the Senate by Christmas. On the economy, Mitt Romney said the Democrats have failed to create jobs, particularly with the Stimulus Bill passed early this year. Romney said "borrowing your way to prosperity" is a strategy that will not work. Romney said the "American people are a lot smarter than the Democrats give them credit for." Romney said he would give Obama "a failing grade" on his performance as President thus far. Instead of focusing... Freedom's Lighthouse http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2410125/posts#comment Fri, 18 Dec 2009 03:18:32 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2410029/posts A spokesman for the American Family Association says a Republican homosexual activist group doesn't belong at a popular conservative political conference in February. The homosexual activist group GOProud, an offshoot of the Log Cabin Republicans, boasts on its website that it will be a co-sponsor of the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Washington on February 18-20. Jimmy LaSalvia, executive director of GOProud, says taking part in CPAC "is one of the most important things [GOProud] will do all year," and affords the homosexual activist group "an incredible opportunity to deliver [its] message." GOProud advocates same-sex "marriage," a repeal of... One News Now http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2410029/posts#comment Fri, 18 Dec 2009 01:17:14 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2409918/posts After laying low during Palinpalooza, the former governor is back atop the GOP pack for 2012. Mark McKinnon's year-end rundown of who's hot (Rick Perry) and who's not (Mike Huckabee). The way things are going, maybe we should go ahead and hold the 2012 elections after all—instead of just reappointing Obama president by acclamation. As we head into 2010, it seems increasingly likely that the 2012 presidential contest will at least be competitive. President Obama’s favorable ratings are now consistently below 50 percent; no candidate has been elected president with a favorable of 47 percent or lower and the Rasmussen... The Daily Beast http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2409918/posts#comment Thu, 17 Dec 2009 22:35:39 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2409658/posts It's probably no surprise, but conservative talker Rush Limbaugh isn't going to get a break from the liberal cheap shot artists on cable television in the wake of the news he will be getting married to Kathryn Rogers on July 4, 2010. On HLN's Dec. 17 broadcast of "The Joy Behar Show," a panel including host Joy Behar, comedian Marina Franklin and satirist Harry Shearer took on one of the most important issues of the day - Limbaugh's marriage. "All right - let's move on to Rush Limbaugh, ok," Behar said. "Reportedly he set the date for his fourth wedding,... NewsBusters http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2409658/posts#comment Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:54:43 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2409295/posts A London court of appeals ruled Tuesday against a Christian registrar who refused to conduct a same-sex civil union ceremony because it violated her religious beliefs. Lillian Ladele claimed she suffered discrimination, including being ridiculed and bullied, while working for the Islington City Council. Ladele had worked for the council for nearly 16 years, but did not experience discrimination until after she refused to perform the gay civil union. Ladele’s attorney said she never wanted to undermine the rights of members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender community. But human rights laws don’t only protect members of the LGBT... Christian Post http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2409295/posts#comment Thu, 17 Dec 2009 03:57:49 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2408590/posts (snip) MCCAIN: Let me say I have great admiration and respect for Senator Durbin... (snip) MCCAIN: Let me give you a couple of points of straight talk. I resent it enormously when Senator Reid comes to the floor and accuses Republicans or compares Republicans to those who fought against the abolition of slavery. He said that. That's -- that's unacceptable. As far as the president's commitments are concerned, he made that commitment to the American people, so he didn't tell the American people the truth when he was campaigning for president. How's that?(snip) Fox News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2408590/posts#comment Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:23:38 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2408513/posts Former Gov. Mitt Romney could square off with Sarah Palin for the 2012 GOP presidential nomination, but he’s already gearing up to take her on in the world of book sales. Palin’s bestseller has been racking up sales for the former Alaska governor and vice-presidential candidate, and now Romney’s team is planning an ambitious national tour for the March release of his new book, “No Apology: The Case for American Greatness.” Romney aides in Utah are hoping for up to 10,000 fans at one of the first stops on the planned tour, a March 13 signing at the Salt Palace... Boston Herald http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2408513/posts#comment Wed, 16 Dec 2009 06:46:32 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2407492/posts IS RICK SANTORUM running for president of the United States, or isn’t he? I caught him by phone on a people mover at Dulles Airport and posed the question: He’s not running, then again, he’s not NOT running. En route to South Carolina Tuesday to stump for gubernatorial candidate and Republican Rep. Gresham Barrett, Santorum wasn’t being cagey, just practical. Whether the former Pennsylvania senator can raise the millions needed for a presidential bid remains to be seen. In the meantime, he has some things to say. For starters: “I have no great burning desire to be president, but I... Daily News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2407492/posts#comment Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:24:49 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2407326/posts (SALT LAKE CITY) – Former presidential candidate Mitt Romney is preparing a more prominent presence on the national scene with a new book coming out in the spring. His new book, “No Apology: The Case for America’s Greatness” comes out March 2 and Romney is kicking off a book tour at the Salt Palace March 13 with a book signing hosted by the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics. Kirk Jowers, a long-time Romney backer, is its director and says the book will offer ideas about turning around a nation some see in a decline. Jowers said he hopes... MidUtahRadio.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2407326/posts#comment Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:54:45 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2407354/posts Just before yesterday’s White House jobs summit, Mitt Romney minced no words in blasting President Obama’s economic policies. “Like other presidents before him, Barack Obama inherited a recession. But unlike them, he has made it worse, not better,’’ Romney wrote in an opinion piece published yesterday in USA Today. The former Massachusetts governor - who made his name and fortune at private equity firm Bain Capital, ran for the GOP presidential nomination last year, and could very well run again in 2012 - derides Obama’s economic know-how. “His failure to stem the unemployment tide should not have been a surprise.... boston Globe http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2407354/posts#comment Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:33:44 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2407002/posts SALT LAKE CITY - Over the course of two weeks, Utah Republicans had the chance to see the two most talked-about potential presidential candidates in their party. Mitt Romney attended an event for ADX security systems and Sarah Palin visited to sign her bestselling book. The Utahpolicy.com, Fox 13 Insider Poll finds that Mitt Romney is taken far more seriously as a potential presidential candidate. 53.5 percent of Republicans say they expect Romney to be the Republican party candidate to face Barack Obama. 31.3 percent of Democrats think Romney will be the candidate. Only 4.7 percent of Republicans and 6.3... KSTU-TV Fox 13 Salt Lake City, Utah http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2407002/posts#comment Mon, 14 Dec 2009 06:56:33 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2406694/posts SALT LAKE CITY -- Mitt Romney is preparing for a more prominent presence on the national scene with a new book coming out next spring. Tickets go on sale next week for a major book event in downtown Salt Lake City in March. One year since the presidential election ended, Romney is stepping up his profile with national TV appearances, newspaper Op-Eds, fundraising for fellow Republicans and a new book called "No Apology: The Case for America's Greatness." The book comes out March 2. One of the first events in a national book tour will be at the Salt Palace... KSL-TV NBC 5 Salt Lake City, Utah http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2406694/posts#comment Sun, 13 Dec 2009 19:02:34 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2405908/posts SAN FRANCISCO -- A federal appeals court in San Francisco has reversed a judge's order that backers of Proposition 8, the state initiative that banned same-sex marriage, give their campaign strategy documents to opponents trying to overturn the measure. In a unanimous ruling today, the Ninth U.S. Circuit of Appeals tossed out the order that Chief U.S. District Judge Vaughn Walker issued in October against backers of Prop. 8, which state voters approved in November 2008. Walker had said lawyers for two same-sex couples and a gay-rights group were entitled to see internal memos and e-mails between Yes on 8... San Francisco Chronical http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2405908/posts#comment Sat, 12 Dec 2009 03:03:00 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2405781/posts THE day after her autobiography was published, the cover of Newsweek magazine asked the musical question, "How Do You Solve a Problem Like Sarah?" It's a play on the first line of the chorus of "Maria" in the musical, "The Sound Of Music."The nuns sing of their bewildering young charge, who not only marches to the beat of her own drummer, but sings, dances and strums guitar to it. Their solution is to ship her off to a household in need of a nanny, and thus one of the most extraordinary adventures of the 20th century begins. There is a... The Charleston Daily Mail http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2405781/posts#comment Fri, 11 Dec 2009 23:27:46 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2405196/posts I don't get the BCS. Don't get it at all. I don't get why banks are making it so hard to get a loan when the main reason the economy is staggering is because people can't get loans. I don't get why Americans watch so many shows about dancing. I don't get how Taylor Swift can be considered country. But what I really don't get is Sarah Palin. I haven't understood Sarah Palin since I first heard her name as John McCain's running mate in the 2008 presidential election, may it forever rest in peace. She was a first-term governor... The Deseret News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2405196/posts#comment Fri, 11 Dec 2009 06:13:07 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2405004/posts Rom.5:14 - Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over them that had not sinned after the similitude of Adam's transgression... The Word of God clearly teaches us that we are by nature sinners and we are born in iniquity. Now since God is not the author of sin everyone is born of Adam with the full complement of possibilities. Now through a mixture of physiology, chemical balances, carnal abnormalities, certain sinful tendencies, and probably a host of other subtle curse anomalies every one is different. For instance, a husband and wife have three children, three different children exhibiting... Following Judah's Lion http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2405004/posts#comment Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:27:37 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2404327/posts Bruce Springsteen posted a statement on his Web site urging support of the gay marriage bill that's up for a vote in New Jersey's Senate on Thursday. Springsteen wrote that he's long believed in and has "always spoken out for the rights of same-sex couples." A state Senate committee approved the bill by one vote on Monday. Democrats concede the measure may fall short of the 21 votes needed to pass the Senate. Associated Press http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2404327/posts#comment Thu, 10 Dec 2009 04:51:23 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2404085/posts Like many of you who live in New Jersey, I've been following the progress of the marriage-equality legislation currently being considered in Trenton. Bruce Springsteen.net http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2404085/posts#comment Wed, 9 Dec 2009 23:01:27 GMT