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The attorney at the center of successfully arguing that California's Proposition 8 is unconstitutional calls Judge Vaughn Walker's ruling an example of "judicial responsibility."
Ted Olson told Fox News' Chris Wallace Sunday that it's not "judicial activism" when a judge follows the Constitution.
Actually the word "conserve" in the term conservative has to do with a person's attitudes towards social conventions and institutions. What a conservative wishes to conserve is social order, that above social justice, so by very description a conservative would support the status quo of defining marriage as it has long been defined. It is the desire for social justice - -a liberal trait -- that seeks to end the discrimination against gay people.
Actually the word "conserve" in the term conservative has to do with a person's attitudes towards social conventions and institutions. What a conservative wishes to conserve is social order, that above social justice, so by very description a conservative would support the status quo of defining marriage as it has long been defined. It is the desire for social justice - -a liberal trait -- that seeks to end the discrimination against gay people.
There is more to being a Conservative then just backing Gov't laying off people Dan. But hey, you want to be the number Conservative in the liberal posters eyes... be my guest. I heard you were seen at a Bill White rally...
Gay Marriage attacks the foundation of the Institution, and that's why the American People, whenever given the chance have rejected it out right. It's taken court cases to pass it. Most Conservatives have no problem with CIVIL UNIONS, because that more accurately identifies the union. But oh no, that's SO EVIL. I'm all for Gays having full legal rights, quit trying to change Marriage to mean Adam and Steve and running through the courts to force that on society. And yes, as soon as Gay Marriage is legalized, Bob will want to marry in too, so it'll be Bob Steve and Adam getting married. Wonder if you'll post a thread saying a TRUE Conservative backs this because it's not the Gov't's place to judge the conduct and love of the citizenry.
Spare us Dan, you're as Conservative as Arlen Specter or Olympia Snowe. That's why the only people that seem to call you are real conservative are liberals.. they know you're a patsy for their beliefs. This thread is more proof. I don't care how "Conservative" Ted Olsen's creds make him, he can still be WRONG. Newt and Palin could come out in favor of Gay Marriage and I'd say they were both wrong. Until the PEOPLE support changing the definition of Marriage, forcing Gay Marriage through the courts is morally reprehensible. (But denying Civil Unions with full legal bennies is also just as evil).
Quit trying to push your "Social Values Free" Conservatism as some sort of "Real Conservative" value, it ain't. It's morally devoid of value.
Why is pushing it through the courts so "evil"? Should interracial couples have waited for the voting public to let them get married? The courts are there to make sure the majority doesn't run roughshod over the rights of the minority. You have no more right to vote on mine and Mike's marriage than I would to vote on you and your wife's. If the court doesn't get to weigh in on issues that come down to the very definition of who a right covers, then we may as well scrap the courts and revert to pure democracy.
And you know what? Olsen is 100% correct. Conservatism argues for limited government, and greater individual freedom.
Now, I know that a few in here are going to go off on a tirade and start calling me a fake Conservative again, so let me pose the following question: Which is more Conservative? That the government should get off the backs of the people, or that the government should get off the backs of the people, except where it should be on the backs of the people in cases where I don't agree with something? Think about it. Many who claim to be Conservatives simply are not who they say they are. And, of course, they are always the first to accuse others of not being Conservative. You can say "He who smelt it dealt it".
DanaRhea's law of Conservatism - The term "Social Conservatism" is an oxymoron.
BTW, before you call Ted Olsen a fake Conservative, you should know that he is the one who successfully argued before the Supreme Court the Bush side of Bush v. Gore in 2000. His Conservative credentials are beyond question. Put that in your pipe and smoke it.
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If you expect the courts to be subservient to the whims of the voters, that's essentially what you're advocating.Nice strawman, "Scrap the courts and revert to pure democracy lol!"
Bugger off that bud.
It causes a huge amount of unrest and anger by denying people the right to marry, and granting that right to same sex couples does not affect straight couples in any meaningful way. They can hold the institution to mean whatever they want, they can say to themselves "adam and steve aren't REALLY married", but it doesn't change the fact that they are denying people a right that they themselves hold.The point is, the people, that's the majority of Americans hold the Institution of Marriage as having a defined meaning. It harms no one to maintain this and causes a huge amount of unrest and anger by doing so.
I'd be on your side, if there wasn't a viable, legal alternative that granted all the legal and civil benefits as Marriage, but there is. Civil Unions. If the real goal of the Gay Agenda were those legal rights... but they want to force their views on all. And that's wrong. It's wrong going through the courts BECAUSE there is this viable alternative. It's... dishonest, and thus my stance.
I'd like to see the government stay out of "marriage" all together. The states should issue civil unions to all couples.
No, gay marriage is not a conservative value. Conservatives believe in certain values--one of them is the traditional family. That family is comprised of a man, a woman, and typically several kids. Saying that two men or two women can get married, adopt a few kids and have that same family is an affront to conservative values.
By the way, we don't want to deprive gays of any rights. We want gays to have the same marriage rights as anyone else--namely, the right to marry an adult member of the opposite sex.
The father of your movement would likely disagree with you.
Barry Goldwater on the Military Ban
True conservatives believe in freedom, liberty, and equality.
Only religous-based conservatives who wish to force their religion on everyone as law believe in restricting the freedoms of others in pursuit of their goals.
It's just "big government" used against non-Christians.
Until the PEOPLE support changing the definition of Marriage, forcing Gay Marriage through the courts is morally reprehensible. (But denying Civil Unions with full legal bennies is also just as evil).
There is more to being a Conservative then just backing Gov't laying off people Dan. But hey, you want to be the number Conservative in the liberal posters eyes... be my guest. I heard you were seen at a Bill White rally...
Gay Marriage attacks the foundation of the Institution, and that's why the American People, whenever given the chance have rejected it out right. It's taken court cases to pass it. Most Conservatives have no problem with CIVIL UNIONS, because that more accurately identifies the union. But oh no, that's SO EVIL. I'm all for Gays having full legal rights, quit trying to change Marriage to mean Adam and Steve and running through the courts to force that on society. And yes, as soon as Gay Marriage is legalized, Bob will want to marry in too, so it'll be Bob Steve and Adam getting married. Wonder if you'll post a thread saying a TRUE Conservative backs this because it's not the Gov't's place to judge the conduct and love of the citizenry.
Spare us Dan, you're as Conservative as Arlen Specter or Olympia Snowe. That's why the only people that seem to call you are real conservative are liberals.. they know you're a patsy for their beliefs. This thread is more proof. I don't care how "Conservative" Ted Olsen's creds make him, he can still be WRONG. Newt and Palin could come out in favor of Gay Marriage and I'd say they were both wrong. Until the PEOPLE support changing the definition of Marriage, forcing Gay Marriage through the courts is morally reprehensible. (But denying Civil Unions with full legal bennies is also just as evil).
Quit trying to push your "Social Values Free" Conservatism as some sort of "Real Conservative" value, it ain't. It's morally devoid of value.
If "conservatives" really believe in small government they would not be seeking big government in the social arena.
Like you have the first clue what Conservatives want... :roll:
Keeping Marriage between a man and a woman isn't big government, it's society keeping traditional standards, nothing more, nothing less. Nice try, thanks for playing but :failpail:
Like you have the first clue what Conservatives want... :roll:
Keeping Marriage between a man and a woman isn't big government, it's society keeping traditional standards, nothing more, nothing less. Nice try, thanks for playing but :failpail:
There is more to being a Conservative than paying lip service to Conservatism. That is what the real fakes do. They cry Conservatism, then they want the Government to step in.
Most Conservatives, like all I know and consider good conservatives WANT the decision decided by the individual states. So you seem to have no real point here. Or are you saying that most Conservatives want a blanket ban nationwide? Cause if you claim that... you're just parroting the Lefty fear mongering that Conservatives want to ban abortion outright. Gee... I think I see the start of a trend here.1) Real Conservatism means leaving the decision for abortion up to the states, as per the 10th Amendment. Fake Conservatives want to dictate abortion law to all 50 states. To me this is not any different than Liberals who want to force all 50 states to make abortion on demand available.
You mean decent folks don't do the "Do as I say not as I do" crap? Well there is a no brainer! Also note when a "Conservative" is caught doing such, they get booted out of office... Dem's get re-elected... Again fail to see your point here. Just making some lame blanket hit on Republicans for the scandals of a few members... did you get that from Huffpo?2) Real Conservatives don't tell others how immoral they are, while at the same time, get caught having homosexual affairs.
And most of us WERE, why do you think 2006 and 2008 happened? Bush and the GOP Leadership depressed the base and ran us off. Again, you are making some lame blanket commentary to make yourself appear to be even handed and wise... you're spouting both common sense and what most Conservatives agree with... you haven't made a point here.3) Real Conservatives are against Federal spending, not only when Obama is in power, but when Bush was in power too.
4) Real Conservatives are not abject hypocrites.
LOL. SO you cannot hold Reagan as an Icon, and listen to Rush, Hannity or Beck. Here's a hint Dan, "Real Conservatives" reject pandering folks liek you telling them who to believe and listen too... don't believe me? Jsut ask this guy why he lost his primary by 42%5) A real Conservative's hero is Ronald Reagan, or Barry Goldwater, or William F. Buckley. A fake Conservative's idol is Rush Limbaugh or Glenn Beck.
Ahh the old "Those fake conservatives want to establish a theocracy" line of attack. So instead of being proud of having, and supporting moral values they believe in, "real Conservatives" should be ashamed of EVER suggesting that their beliefs should have any place in local, state or federal Gov't. There is a term for folks like you, Blue Blood Republican. You sound an AWFUL lot like them.6) A real Conservative does believe in social values, but at the same time, recognizes that it is not the government's place to piously and self-righteously dictate those values to others. A real Conservative recognizes that God has the final say, not a collection of men who call themselves a government.
How many "Conservatives" backed the bailouts on this forum? Few to none. Who are you rallying against here buddy?7) A real Conservative does not believe in bailouts for failing companies. A fake Conservative does not believe in bailouts for failing companies, unless the company is failing during the Bush administration.
Yeah, outrage at big gov't is SO wrong. How dare anyone that attends these rally's call themselves "conservative"!?!? REAL Conservatives don't let their voices be heard, or get excited. No they remain calm, and look for bi-partisan reach across the isle compromise on all issues...8) A real Conservative has Tea Parties. A fake Conservative has the Tea Party Express.
So a REAL Conservative backs anything and everything they are against they love too eh? So they have no real values, just peace love and dope man!9) A real Conservative loves America, and all it stands for. A fake Conservative loves America except where it stands for things he does not believe in.
A "real Conservative" doesn't let his personal views influence his political views, GOT IT! So why should a "real" conservative even vote? After all his "Values" might influence his political views and we Just CAN'T HAVE THAT.10) A real Conservative holds to Conservative values his whole life. A fake Conservative is much like a Liberal on steroids, when it suits his political purposes.
Question: Why should anyone VOTE for White? Just because Perry sucks? At least we know our "Real Conservative" will vote Democrat...Top 10 bonus
11) A real Conservative in Texas will vote for Bill White, not because he is a Democrat, but because Rick Perry is a Socialist of the worst kind, and not a Conservative in any way, shape, or form. A fake Conservative will vote for Rick Perry because he has an "R" after his name, and for no other reason.
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