2010 STATE REPUBLICAN PARTY PLATFORM: Texas

[Avorysuds]

Hopefully you noticed my Sarcasm.

I support Gays rights. Oh wait, and I'm a righty? This.. can't be true, too much for rdean to handle..

If you support the right wing, then you support making gay marriage a "felony", you support blocking gay adoptions, you support making being gay a criminal offense.

Not only that, you also support government intervention into the rights of women to control their own bodies. You support the rights of rapists to become a parent.

You support the passing on Social Security to Wall Street. You support phasing out Medicare and Medicaid.

You can't say, "I support this party but not what they stand for". If you support that party, then you support what they stand for. You can't have it both ways.

So let me get this straight..

I keep saying I support Gay rights here in America, and you keep complaining the right never does, and once someone does, you're gonna tell me I can't?

ummm... ok?

He thinks that because the people that make up the GOP write shit like what he posted that the other millions of people that are "republicans" agree with it despite the huge ass kicking the TPM has givin to the GOP.

These are the same people that like to tell us that Reagan and Bush were big government conservatives so they can laff in our face... Then they tell us how Reagan and Bush's big Government policies helped destroy the country... Then the tell us we need more Government and vote for Obaman.

It's funny to watch them destroy themselves.

You even try and mention small Government people like Coolidge and Harding and they explode.

 

[theDoctorisIn]

This is the party of "small government", right?

"Small" government in your bedroom, "small" government in the churches, "small" government everywhere around us.

"Small" government my ass.

The GOP is a big government party, the elected people are. Just like the DNC... You rip on the GOP for being big government then don't even mention the DNC. What gives? You guys love giving these guys power.

I don't really see the DNC pretending to be the party of "small" government though.

 

[Flopper]

It's a huge document. I think it pretty much spells out the goals of the Republican Party in detail. How about that making a "marriage license" a FELONY for gays?

http://static.texastribune.org/media/documents/FINAL_2010_STATE_REPUBLICAN_PARTY_PLATFORM.pdf

Free Speech for the Clergy – We urge change of the Internal Revenue Code to allow a religious organization to address
issues without fear of losing its tax-exempt status.

Ten Commandments – We oppose any governmental action to restrict, prohibit, or remove public display of the
Decalogue or other religious symbols.

Confederate Widows Plaque – We call for restoration of plaques honoring

We oppose the recognition of and granting of benefits to people who represent themselves as
domestic partners without being legally married.

Marriage Licenses – We support legislation that would make it a felony to issue a marriage license to a same-sex couple
and for any civil official to perform a marriage ceremony for such.

Homosexuality – We believe that the practice of homosexuality tears at the fabric of society, contributes to the breakdown
of the family unit, and leads to the spread of dangerous, communicable diseases. Homosexual behavior is contrary to the
fundamental, unchanging truths that have been
ordained by God, recognized by our country’s founders, and shared by the majority of Texans. Homosexuality must not be
presented as an acceptable “alternative” lifestyle in our public education and policy, nor should “family” be redefined to
include homosexual “couples.” We are opposed to any granting of special legal entitlements, refuse to recognize, or grant
special privileges including, but not limited to: marriage between persons of the same sex (regardless of state of origin),
custody of children by homosexuals, homosexual partner insurance or retirement benefits. We oppose any criminal or civil
penalties against those who oppose homosexuality out of faith, conviction, or belief in traditional values.

Texas Sodomy Statutes – We oppose the legalization of sodomy. We demand that Congress exercise its authority
granted by the U.S. Constitution to withhold jurisdiction from the federal courts from cases involving sodomy.

We support the Life at Conception Act.

Morning After Pill – We oppose sale and use of the dangerous “Morning After Pill.”

no
homosexual or any individual convicted of child abuse or molestation should have the right to custody or adoption of a
minor child, and that visitation with minor children by such persons should be prohibited

We oppose adoption by homosexuals.

Social Security - We support an immediate and orderly transition to a system of private pensions based on the concept of
individual retirement accounts, and gradually phasing out the Social Security tax.

To eliminate
much of the bureaucracy in today’s burdensome Medicaid system, we support reallocating the majority of Medicaid
spending into simple vouchers for lower income individuals to purchase their own insurance.

remind administrators and school boards that corporal punishment is effective and legal in Texas.

Controversial Theories – Realizing that conflict and debate is a proven learning tool in classrooms, we support
objective teaching and equal treatment of all sides of scientific theories, including evolution, Intelligent Design, global
warming, political philosophies, and others. We believe theories of life origins and environmental theories should be
taught as challengeable scientific theory subject to change as new data is produced, not scientific law. Teachers and
students should be able to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of these theories openly and without fear of
retribution or discrimination of any kind.

We oppose any sex education other than
abstinence until heterosexual marriage.

We support school subjects with emphasis on Judeo-Christian principles (including
the Ten Commandments) upon which America was founded

We affirm that the public acknowledgement of God is undeniable in our history and
is vital to our freedom, prosperity and strength. We pledge our influence toward a return to the original intent of the First
Amendment and toward dispelling the myth of separation of church and state.

We call on the Legislative, Executive and Judicial branches of these United States to clarify Section 1 of the 14th
amendment to limit citizenship by birth to those born to a citizen of the United States: with no exceptions.

So they want?
· Churches to be able to use tax free revenue to campaign for political candidates
· Promote the Confederacy
· Oppose benefits for gays and put them in jail
· Opposition to birth control
· Phase out Social Security
· Reduce Medicaid Spending
· Encourage more corporal punish in schools
· Encourage schools to teach alternatives to evolution and global warming
· Oppose any sex education other than abstinence
· Emphasis Judeo-Christian Principals in schools
· Oppose the separation of church and state
· Oppose citizenship by birth

Sounds like the Texas I remember as child

You did a fantastic job summarizing what I posted. Unfortunately, the platform is much, much longer. I only picked out a few points. It's way worse than the few bullet points I picked out.

Worse, it's very similar to the Republican Platform in other states.

For some reason, the right doesn't understand the massive amount of money it would cost to fund such an intrusive government.

They have to take this route. It's political survival. Mexican Americans are the fastest growing segment of the population in Texas and they aren't going to vote for Republicans. The same is true for blacks and most other minorities. So redefining requirements for citizenship and cutting social programs is a winner. There is almost no support for Republicans in the gay community so there is no problem with bashing gays. Only about 6% of the scientific community and academia are Republicans, so there is no problem pushing alternatives theories to evolution and global warming. If you look through the list, there is nothing to offend the real base of the party. It will strengthen it. However, as they embrace more and more of these right wing policies, they exclude more more minorities. The end result being a very strong but shrinking minority party.

 

[rdean]

Hopefully you noticed my Sarcasm.

I support Gays rights. Oh wait, and I'm a righty? This.. can't be true, too much for rdean to handle..

If you support the right wing, then you support making gay marriage a "felony", you support blocking gay adoptions, you support making being gay a criminal offense.

Not only that, you also support government intervention into the rights of women to control their own bodies. You support the rights of rapists to become a parent.

You support the passing on Social Security to Wall Street. You support phasing out Medicare and Medicaid.

You can't say, "I support this party but not what they stand for". If you support that party, then you support what they stand for. You can't have it both ways.

So let me get this straight..

I keep saying I support Gay rights here in America, and you keep complaining the right never does, and once someone does, you're gonna tell me I can't?

ummm... ok?

You're one person. The VAST majority of the Republican Party is anti gay, anti Hispanic, anti women's rights, anti Muslim, anti atheist, anti science. They don't even support the middle class.

Why belong to a political party that shares none of your beliefs? Of course, we could ask the same question to the Log Cabin Republicans. They send money to people who want to make gay marriage a "felony". Go figure.

 

[rdean]

So they want?
· Churches to be able to use tax free revenue to campaign for political candidates
· Promote the Confederacy
· Oppose benefits for gays and put them in jail
· Opposition to birth control
· Phase out Social Security
· Reduce Medicaid Spending
· Encourage more corporal punish in schools
· Encourage schools to teach alternatives to evolution and global warming
· Oppose any sex education other than abstinence
· Emphasis Judeo-Christian Principals in schools
· Oppose the separation of church and state
· Oppose citizenship by birth

Sounds like the Texas I remember as child

You did a fantastic job summarizing what I posted. Unfortunately, the platform is much, much longer. I only picked out a few points. It's way worse than the few bullet points I picked out.

Worse, it's very similar to the Republican Platform in other states.

For some reason, the right doesn't understand the massive amount of money it would cost to fund such an intrusive government.

They have to take this route. It's political survival. Mexican Americans are the fastest growing segment of the population in Texas and they aren't going to vote for Republicans. The same is true for blacks and most other minorities. So redefining requirements for citizenship and cutting social programs is a winner. There is almost no support for Republicans in the gay community so there is no problem with bashing gays. Only about 6% of the scientific community and academia are Republicans, so there is no problem pushing alternatives theories to evolution and global warming. If you look through the list, there is nothing to offend the real base of the party. It will strengthen it. However, as they embrace more and more of these right wing policies, they exclude more more minorities. The end result being a very strong but shrinking minority party.

But still, the most powerful voting block in America. Being one race and one religion does that.

 

[Tom Clancy]

If you support the right wing, then you support making gay marriage a "felony", you support blocking gay adoptions, you support making being gay a criminal offense.

Not only that, you also support government intervention into the rights of women to control their own bodies. You support the rights of rapists to become a parent.

You support the passing on Social Security to Wall Street. You support phasing out Medicare and Medicaid.

You can't say, "I support this party but not what they stand for". If you support that party, then you support what they stand for. You can't have it both ways.

So let me get this straight..

I keep saying I support Gay rights here in America, and you keep complaining the right never does, and once someone does, you're gonna tell me I can't?

ummm... ok?

You're one person. The VAST majority of the Republican Party is anti gay, anti Hispanic, anti women's rights, anti Muslim, anti atheist, anti science. They don't even support the middle class.

Why belong to a political party that shares none of your beliefs? Of course, we could ask the same question to the Log Cabin Republicans. They send money to people who want to make gay marriage a "felony". Go figure.

When did I ever say I'm a Republican?

By the way, I'm also Hispanic.

 

[Sheldon]

If you support the right wing, then you support making gay marriage a "felony", you support blocking gay adoptions, you support making being gay a criminal offense.

Not only that, you also support government intervention into the rights of women to control their own bodies. You support the rights of rapists to become a parent.

You support the passing on Social Security to Wall Street. You support phasing out Medicare and Medicaid.

You can't say, "I support this party but not what they stand for". If you support that party, then you support what they stand for. You can't have it both ways.

So let me get this straight..

I keep saying I support Gay rights here in America, and you keep complaining the right never does, and once someone does, you're gonna tell me I can't?

ummm... ok?

You're one person. The VAST majority of the Republican Party is anti gay, anti Hispanic, anti women's rights, anti Muslim, anti atheist, anti science. They don't even support the middle class.

Why belong to a political party that shares none of your beliefs? Of course, we could ask the same question to the Log Cabin Republicans. They send money to people who want to make gay marriage a "felony". Go figure.

You're conflating "the right" with Republicans. If you look around here, there's tons of posters who identify as being on the right or right-leaning but still criticize the GOP. You can even see these posters in this thread, if you look. America is more than red and blue. Don't you get that? And dude, you're making us liberals look bad.

 

[DiveCon]

So let me get this straight..

I keep saying I support Gay rights here in America, and you keep complaining the right never does, and once someone does, you're gonna tell me I can't?

ummm... ok?

You're one person. The VAST majority of the Republican Party is anti gay, anti Hispanic, anti women's rights, anti Muslim, anti atheist, anti science. They don't even support the middle class.

Why belong to a political party that shares none of your beliefs? Of course, we could ask the same question to the Log Cabin Republicans. They send money to people who want to make gay marriage a "felony". Go figure.

You're conflating "the right" with Republicans. If you look around here, there's tons of posters who identify as being on the right or right-leaning but still criticize the GOP. You can even see these posters in this thread, if you look. America is more than red and blue. Don't you get that? And dude, you're making us liberals look bad.

fortunately, few on the right paint with as broad a brush as rdean

 

[theDoctorisIn]

You're one person. The VAST majority of the Republican Party is anti gay, anti Hispanic, anti women's rights, anti Muslim, anti atheist, anti science. They don't even support the middle class.

Why belong to a political party that shares none of your beliefs? Of course, we could ask the same question to the Log Cabin Republicans. They send money to people who want to make gay marriage a "felony". Go figure.

You're conflating "the right" with Republicans. If you look around here, there's tons of posters who identify as being on the right or right-leaning but still criticize the GOP. You can even see these posters in this thread, if you look. America is more than red and blue. Don't you get that? And dude, you're making us liberals look bad.

fortunately, few on the right paint with as broad a brush as rdean

I think it's a pretty even split, actually.

Few on the left paint with as broad a brush as rdean as well.

 

[Flopper]

You did a fantastic job summarizing what I posted. Unfortunately, the platform is much, much longer. I only picked out a few points. It's way worse than the few bullet points I picked out.

Worse, it's very similar to the Republican Platform in other states.

For some reason, the right doesn't understand the massive amount of money it would cost to fund such an intrusive government.

They have to take this route. It's political survival. Mexican Americans are the fastest growing segment of the population in Texas and they aren't going to vote for Republicans. The same is true for blacks and most other minorities. So redefining requirements for citizenship and cutting social programs is a winner. There is almost no support for Republicans in the gay community so there is no problem with bashing gays. Only about 6% of the scientific community and academia are Republicans, so there is no problem pushing alternatives theories to evolution and global warming. If you look through the list, there is nothing to offend the real base of the party. It will strengthen it. However, as they embrace more and more of these right wing policies, they exclude more more minorities. The end result being a very strong but shrinking minority party.

But still, the most powerful voting block in America. Being one race and one religion does that.

Problems start developing as you embrace more of these exclusionary policies. Gay Christian and those that sympathize with gays are not likely to support these anti-gay policies . Mexican American who are Catholic aren't likely to support a party that is a threats to the citizenship of their family and friends. There are Christians that feel strongly that there should be separation of church and state. Policies such as these may help the cause in the short run, but they catch up with you in long run.

 

[DiveCon]

You're conflating "the right" with Republicans. If you look around here, there's tons of posters who identify as being on the right or right-leaning but still criticize the GOP. You can even see these posters in this thread, if you look. America is more than red and blue. Don't you get that? And dude, you're making us liberals look bad.

fortunately, few on the right paint with as broad a brush as rdean

I think it's a pretty even split, actually.

Few on the left paint with as broad a brush as rdean as well.

true

 

[Harry Dresden]

The truth is obviously painful for morons.

you must be in a lot of pain......

 

[Harry Dresden]

You realize that if you are a lefty you support all that same crap right?

I mean, has Obama and team done ANYTHING for gays? Didn't Bidin say "An Obama Admin in the WH with be the Gays best friend." Yeah, they are working really hard haha.

See Rtard, like the wars and Homeland Security the Dems only run off doing things different than the "Evil Republicans," in the end they support and grow everything bad the Reps do. You Rtard, are a racist gay hating bigot, maybe you will grow up someday.

I'm a conservative and I know many conservatives that have no issue with Gays... It's almost like we want small Government so these things can be sorted out rather than the massive Government we have today that can't seem to get ANYTHING done...

I mean honestly Rtard, a super majority in the hyouse and Senate and Obama of all people as president and have you even heard a blib about Gays? And yet you rush out to find something the failing branch of the GOP has to say about gays… You realize the GOP has been getting owned in their own fucking primary’s right?

Avory.....your wasting your time....when Dean throws up the big top.....its up....all under it, are there for the duration.....

 

[Harry Dresden]

For some reason, the right doesn't understand the massive amount of money it would cost to fund such an intrusive government.

probably for the same reason that you dont understand that not ALL Republicans or Conservatives fit the stereotype that you put them in....

 

[rdean]

So let me get this straight..

I keep saying I support Gay rights here in America, and you keep complaining the right never does, and once someone does, you're gonna tell me I can't?

ummm... ok?

You're one person. The VAST majority of the Republican Party is anti gay, anti Hispanic, anti women's rights, anti Muslim, anti atheist, anti science. They don't even support the middle class.

Why belong to a political party that shares none of your beliefs? Of course, we could ask the same question to the Log Cabin Republicans. They send money to people who want to make gay marriage a "felony". Go figure.

You're conflating "the right" with Republicans. If you look around here, there's tons of posters who identify as being on the right or right-leaning but still criticize the GOP. You can even see these posters in this thread, if you look. America is more than red and blue. Don't you get that? And dude, you're making us liberals look bad.

Bullshit. People can't have it both ways. You can't say, "I'm a right winger but I vote liberal"? Does that make any sense? Besides, you know it's not true.

If you say you are a right winger, then you vote right. They can go ahead and "criticize" all they want, but if they identify as a "right winger", then they will certainly vote right. Nothing else make sense.

I vote liberal because I'm a liberal. I'm proud to be a liberal. I believe in equal rights for ALL Americans. I believe if you are born here, you are a citizen. I believe in science. I don't believe in "mysticism" or the "occult". I believe that women have rights over their own bodies and not government and certainly not me. I believe in education. I believe the best way to help the poor and the middle class is through education. I believe GI's should have free college. I believe in the draft for ALL Americans.

 

[Charles_Main]

You're one person. The VAST majority of the Republican Party is anti gay, anti Hispanic, anti women's rights, anti Muslim, anti atheist, anti science. They don't even support the middle class.

Why belong to a political party that shares none of your beliefs? Of course, we could ask the same question to the Log Cabin Republicans. They send money to people who want to make gay marriage a "felony". Go figure.

You're conflating "the right" with Republicans. If you look around here, there's tons of posters who identify as being on the right or right-leaning but still criticize the GOP. You can even see these posters in this thread, if you look. America is more than red and blue. Don't you get that? And dude, you're making us liberals look bad.

Bullshit. People can't have it both ways. You can't say, "I'm a right winger but I vote liberal"? Does that make any sense? Besides, you know it's not true.

The fact is most people have Both Liberal and Conservative views. I know I do.

I am mostly Liberal when it comes to Social Issues.

I am more Conservative when it comes to spending, Gov power, Defense, Taxes.

It does non of us any good to lump us all into groups and pretend a Conservative has to be Conservative on every issue, and a lib has to be lib on every issue.

 

[DiveCon]

You're one person. The VAST majority of the Republican Party is anti gay, anti Hispanic, anti women's rights, anti Muslim, anti atheist, anti science. They don't even support the middle class.

Why belong to a political party that shares none of your beliefs? Of course, we could ask the same question to the Log Cabin Republicans. They send money to people who want to make gay marriage a "felony". Go figure.

You're conflating "the right" with Republicans. If you look around here, there's tons of posters who identify as being on the right or right-leaning but still criticize the GOP. You can even see these posters in this thread, if you look. America is more than red and blue. Don't you get that? And dude, you're making us liberals look bad.

Bullshit. People can't have it both ways. You can't say, "I'm a right winger but I vote liberal"? Does that make any sense? Besides, you know it's not true.

If you say you are a right winger, then you vote right. They can go ahead and "criticize" all they want, but if they identify as a "right winger", then they will certainly vote right. Nothing else make sense.

I vote liberal because I'm a liberal. I'm proud to be a liberal. I believe in equal rights for ALL Americans. I believe if you are born here, you are a citizen. I believe in science. I don't believe in "mysticism" or the "occult". I believe that women have rights over their own bodies and not government and certainly not me. I believe in education. I believe the best way to help the poor and the middle class is through education. I believe GI's should have free college. I believe in the draft for ALL Americans.

BULLSHIT

you dont believe in half that stuff
you show it in your every post

 

[rdean]

You're conflating "the right" with Republicans. If you look around here, there's tons of posters who identify as being on the right or right-leaning but still criticize the GOP. You can even see these posters in this thread, if you look. America is more than red and blue. Don't you get that? And dude, you're making us liberals look bad.

Bullshit. People can't have it both ways. You can't say, "I'm a right winger but I vote liberal"? Does that make any sense? Besides, you know it's not true.

If you say you are a right winger, then you vote right. They can go ahead and "criticize" all they want, but if they identify as a "right winger", then they will certainly vote right. Nothing else make sense.

I vote liberal because I'm a liberal. I'm proud to be a liberal. I believe in equal rights for ALL Americans. I believe if you are born here, you are a citizen. I believe in science. I don't believe in "mysticism" or the "occult". I believe that women have rights over their own bodies and not government and certainly not me. I believe in education. I believe the best way to help the poor and the middle class is through education. I believe GI's should have free college. I believe in the draft for ALL Americans.

BULLSHIT

you dont believe in half that stuff
you show it in your every post

Who knows or cares what you believe? You never post a link to anything.

 

[rdean]

You're conflating "the right" with Republicans. If you look around here, there's tons of posters who identify as being on the right or right-leaning but still criticize the GOP. You can even see these posters in this thread, if you look. America is more than red and blue. Don't you get that? And dude, you're making us liberals look bad.

Bullshit. People can't have it both ways. You can't say, "I'm a right winger but I vote liberal"? Does that make any sense? Besides, you know it's not true.

The fact is most people have Both Liberal and Conservative views. I know I do.

I am mostly Liberal when it comes to Social Issues.

I am more Conservative when it comes to spending, Gov power, Defense, Taxes.

It does non of us any good to lump us all into groups and pretend a Conservative has to be Conservative on every issue, and a lib has to be lib on every issue.

Fiscally, the Republican Party is not "conservative", but "extreme". None of their schemes have worked out. Yet, they call themselves and their schemes "conservative". They talk about "less spending", but never give a plan on how.

Unless giving details, who even knows what "conservative" spending is? Does that mean you would prefer gravel roads to paved roads to "save money"?

 

[rdean]

You're conflating "the right" with Republicans. If you look around here, there's tons of posters who identify as being on the right or right-leaning but still criticize the GOP. You can even see these posters in this thread, if you look. America is more than red and blue. Don't you get that? And dude, you're making us liberals look bad.

fortunately, few on the right paint with as broad a brush as rdean

I think it's a pretty even split, actually.

Few on the left paint with as broad a brush as rdean as well.

I don't need to "paint" the right. Just look at their party platform state by state. I think they painted their own picture and it's crystal clear.