It's doubtful that just a year ago, either of these states would have
voted to uphold gay rights laws. Looks like one of the Republican's
pet issues may be off the table as America makes a steady move towards
sanity.

Rush has already mentioned bestiality this week (in reference to the
REPUBLICAN candidate in upstate NY) so I expect that'll be the
Republican's next major hot button issue.

Conservatives and their issues were trounced in my state.

"jps" wrote in message
...

It's doubtful that just a year ago, either of these states would have
voted to uphold gay rights laws. Looks like one of the Republican's
pet issues may be off the table as America makes a steady move towards
sanity.

Rush has already mentioned bestiality this week (in reference to the
REPUBLICAN candidate in upstate NY) so I expect that'll be the
Republican's next major hot button issue.

Conservatives and their issues were trounced in my state.

Gay marriage was just outlawed in Maine, jackass.

On Wed, 4 Nov 2009 14:32:35 -0500, "WildBill" wrote:


"jps" wrote in message
.. .

It's doubtful that just a year ago, either of these states would have
voted to uphold gay rights laws. Looks like one of the Republican's
pet issues may be off the table as America makes a steady move towards
sanity.

Rush has already mentioned bestiality this week (in reference to the
REPUBLICAN candidate in upstate NY) so I expect that'll be the
Republican's next major hot button issue.

Conservatives and their issues were trounced in my state.

Gay marriage was just outlawed in Maine, jackass.

Wildbill? Never heard of you before...

Sorry state of affairs in Maine. Probably will win next time.

It was upheld in Washington State. Thank goodness progress is being
made in some areas of the country.

On Wed, 4 Nov 2009 14:32:35 -0500, "WildBill" wrote:


"jps" wrote in message
.. .

It's doubtful that just a year ago, either of these states would have
voted to uphold gay rights laws. Looks like one of the Republican's
pet issues may be off the table as America makes a steady move towards
sanity.

Rush has already mentioned bestiality this week (in reference to the
REPUBLICAN candidate in upstate NY) so I expect that'll be the
Republican's next major hot button issue.

Conservatives and their issues were trounced in my state.

Gay marriage was just outlawed in Maine, jackass.

He's a double jackass. Washington approved "domestic partnerships"
not "gay marriage".

Approve or reject a bill that expands “the rights, responsibilities,
and obligations accorded state-registered same-sex and senior domestic
partners to be equivalent to those of married spouses, except that a
domestic partnership is not a marriage.”

And just barely at that - 51% Yes, 49% No.

He needs to take a remedial course in reading comprehension.

On Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:11:49 -0500, Tom Francis - SWSports
wrote:

On Wed, 4 Nov 2009 14:32:35 -0500, "WildBill" wrote:


"jps" wrote in message
. ..

It's doubtful that just a year ago, either of these states would have
voted to uphold gay rights laws. Looks like one of the Republican's
pet issues may be off the table as America makes a steady move towards
sanity.

Rush has already mentioned bestiality this week (in reference to the
REPUBLICAN candidate in upstate NY) so I expect that'll be the
Republican's next major hot button issue.

Conservatives and their issues were trounced in my state.

Gay marriage was just outlawed in Maine, jackass.

He's a double jackass. Washington approved "domestic partnerships"
not "gay marriage".

Approve or reject a bill that expands “the rights, responsibilities,
and obligations accorded state-registered same-sex and senior domestic
partners to be equivalent to those of married spouses, except that a
domestic partnership is not a marriage.”

And just barely at that - 51% Yes, 49% No.

He needs to take a remedial course in reading comprehension.

All the same rights as marriage. It simply isn't called marriage.

It's what they should have done in Maine. Then all the dense
Christians wouldn't have been motivated to "protect marriage."

It's the rights and responsibilities that matter, except if you're a
Republican lawmaker.

Jackass? Yup, your wife is certainly married to one.

"jps" wrote in message
...
On Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:11:49 -0500, Tom Francis - SWSports
wrote:

On Wed, 4 Nov 2009 14:32:35 -0500, "WildBill" wrote:


"jps" wrote in message
...

It's doubtful that just a year ago, either of these states would have
voted to uphold gay rights laws. Looks like one of the Republican's
pet issues may be off the table as America makes a steady move towards
sanity.

Rush has already mentioned bestiality this week (in reference to the
REPUBLICAN candidate in upstate NY) so I expect that'll be the
Republican's next major hot button issue.

Conservatives and their issues were trounced in my state.

Gay marriage was just outlawed in Maine, jackass.

He's a double jackass. Washington approved "domestic partnerships"
not "gay marriage".

Approve or reject a bill that expands "the rights, responsibilities,
and obligations accorded state-registered same-sex and senior domestic
partners to be equivalent to those of married spouses, except that a
domestic partnership is not a marriage."

And just barely at that - 51% Yes, 49% No.

He needs to take a remedial course in reading comprehension.

All the same rights as marriage. It simply isn't called marriage.

It's what they should have done in Maine. Then all the dense
Christians wouldn't have been motivated to "protect marriage."

It's the rights and responsibilities that matter, except if you're a
Republican lawmaker.

Jackass? Yup, your wife is certainly married to one.

Something like 76% of the population will vote for Domestic Partnerships.
Just do not call it "marriage". Been a fact for a long time.

On Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:32:32 -0800, jps wrote:

On Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:11:49 -0500, Tom Francis - SWSports
wrote:

On Wed, 4 Nov 2009 14:32:35 -0500, "WildBill" wrote:


"jps" wrote in message
...

It's doubtful that just a year ago, either of these states would have
voted to uphold gay rights laws. Looks like one of the Republican's
pet issues may be off the table as America makes a steady move towards
sanity.

Rush has already mentioned bestiality this week (in reference to the
REPUBLICAN candidate in upstate NY) so I expect that'll be the
Republican's next major hot button issue.

Conservatives and their issues were trounced in my state.

Gay marriage was just outlawed in Maine, jackass.

He's a double jackass. Washington approved "domestic partnerships"
not "gay marriage".

Approve or reject a bill that expands “the rights, responsibilities,
and obligations accorded state-registered same-sex and senior domestic
partners to be equivalent to those of married spouses, except that a
domestic partnership is not a marriage.”

And just barely at that - 51% Yes, 49% No.

He needs to take a remedial course in reading comprehension.

All the same rights as marriage. It simply isn't called marriage.

It's what they should have done in Maine. Then all the dense
Christians wouldn't have been motivated to "protect marriage."

It's the rights and responsibilities that matter, except if you're a
Republican lawmaker.

Jackass? Yup, your wife is certainly married to one.

BTW, the "conservative" funded tax cap and spending measure up for a
vote was given the thumbs down by not only the more progressive parts
of the state but the rest of the state joined in...

From the Seattle Times:

Initiative 1033 would have limited revenue increases for state, city
and county governments to the rate of inflation and population growth.
Additional money collected above the limit would have been used to
reduce property taxes.

The state projected the measure would have diverted more than $8
billion from state, city and county general funds into property-tax
relief from 2011 to 2015.

Gov. Chris Gregoire said "voters understood that this misguided
proposal would have precluded our ability to recover from these
extraordinarily difficult economic circumstances... "

Matt Barreto, a University of Washington political-science professor,
said it was clear from the early returns the measure was toast.
"Everyone knew it was going to lose in King. But the Eastern
Washington counties really sealed its fate," Barreto said.


As the economy recovers and job data begins to reverse, teabaggers
will be looking for a new hobby.

On Wed, 4 Nov 2009 16:29:17 -0800, "Bill McKee"
wrote:


"jps" wrote in message
.. .
On Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:11:49 -0500, Tom Francis - SWSports
wrote:

On Wed, 4 Nov 2009 14:32:35 -0500, "WildBill" wrote:


"jps" wrote in message
m...

It's doubtful that just a year ago, either of these states would have
voted to uphold gay rights laws. Looks like one of the Republican's
pet issues may be off the table as America makes a steady move towards
sanity.

Rush has already mentioned bestiality this week (in reference to the
REPUBLICAN candidate in upstate NY) so I expect that'll be the
Republican's next major hot button issue.

Conservatives and their issues were trounced in my state.

Gay marriage was just outlawed in Maine, jackass.

He's a double jackass. Washington approved "domestic partnerships"
not "gay marriage".

Approve or reject a bill that expands "the rights, responsibilities,
and obligations accorded state-registered same-sex and senior domestic
partners to be equivalent to those of married spouses, except that a
domestic partnership is not a marriage."

And just barely at that - 51% Yes, 49% No.

He needs to take a remedial course in reading comprehension.

All the same rights as marriage. It simply isn't called marriage.

It's what they should have done in Maine. Then all the dense
Christians wouldn't have been motivated to "protect marriage."

It's the rights and responsibilities that matter, except if you're a
Republican lawmaker.

Jackass? Yup, your wife is certainly married to one.

Something like 76% of the population will vote for Domestic Partnerships.
Just do not call it "marriage". Been a fact for a long time.

I have no idea why they'd call it marriage. It's not necessary apart
from vanity.

"jps" wrote in message
...
On Wed, 4 Nov 2009 16:29:17 -0800, "Bill McKee"
wrote:


"jps" wrote in message
. ..
On Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:11:49 -0500, Tom Francis - SWSports
wrote:

On Wed, 4 Nov 2009 14:32:35 -0500, "WildBill" wrote:


"jps" wrote in message
om...

It's doubtful that just a year ago, either of these states would have
voted to uphold gay rights laws. Looks like one of the Republican's
pet issues may be off the table as America makes a steady move
towards
sanity.

Rush has already mentioned bestiality this week (in reference to the
REPUBLICAN candidate in upstate NY) so I expect that'll be the
Republican's next major hot button issue.

Conservatives and their issues were trounced in my state.

Gay marriage was just outlawed in Maine, jackass.

He's a double jackass. Washington approved "domestic partnerships"
not "gay marriage".

Approve or reject a bill that expands "the rights, responsibilities,
and obligations accorded state-registered same-sex and senior domestic
partners to be equivalent to those of married spouses, except that a
domestic partnership is not a marriage."

And just barely at that - 51% Yes, 49% No.

He needs to take a remedial course in reading comprehension.

All the same rights as marriage. It simply isn't called marriage.

It's what they should have done in Maine. Then all the dense
Christians wouldn't have been motivated to "protect marriage."

It's the rights and responsibilities that matter, except if you're a
Republican lawmaker.

Jackass? Yup, your wife is certainly married to one.

Something like 76% of the population will vote for Domestic Partnerships.
Just do not call it "marriage". Been a fact for a long time.

I have no idea why they'd call it marriage. It's not necessary apart
from vanity.

Maybe they are vain.

On Wed, 4 Nov 2009 19:37:39 -0800, "Bill McKee"
wrote:


"jps" wrote in message
.. .
On Wed, 4 Nov 2009 16:29:17 -0800, "Bill McKee"
wrote:


"jps" wrote in message
...
On Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:11:49 -0500, Tom Francis - SWSports
wrote:

On Wed, 4 Nov 2009 14:32:35 -0500, "WildBill" wrote:


"jps" wrote in message
news:7qg3f5pdpd603vultkm53d2sfm32kul9q1@4ax. com...

It's doubtful that just a year ago, either of these states would have
voted to uphold gay rights laws. Looks like one of the Republican's
pet issues may be off the table as America makes a steady move
towards
sanity.

Rush has already mentioned bestiality this week (in reference to the
REPUBLICAN candidate in upstate NY) so I expect that'll be the
Republican's next major hot button issue.

Conservatives and their issues were trounced in my state.

Gay marriage was just outlawed in Maine, jackass.

He's a double jackass. Washington approved "domestic partnerships"
not "gay marriage".

Approve or reject a bill that expands "the rights, responsibilities,
and obligations accorded state-registered same-sex and senior domestic
partners to be equivalent to those of married spouses, except that a
domestic partnership is not a marriage."

And just barely at that - 51% Yes, 49% No.

He needs to take a remedial course in reading comprehension.

All the same rights as marriage. It simply isn't called marriage.

It's what they should have done in Maine. Then all the dense
Christians wouldn't have been motivated to "protect marriage."

It's the rights and responsibilities that matter, except if you're a
Republican lawmaker.

Jackass? Yup, your wife is certainly married to one.

Something like 76% of the population will vote for Domestic Partnerships.
Just do not call it "marriage". Been a fact for a long time.

I have no idea why they'd call it marriage. It's not necessary apart
from vanity.

Maybe they are vain.

It's not unreasonable for them to expect to be treated like anyone
else with rights. Given the stupidity of the American people, they
may be better off not trying to break the semantics barrier until the
species advances a bit.

BTW, I wasn't paying a lot of attention to the attack ads they were
running in my state, but people who were said that the opponents to
gay marriage were using the very same arguments in Seattle as they did
in Maine.

Talked about how schools would start having to teach the gay lifestyle
in elementary school and other such hysterical nightmares.