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In reply to the discussion: MSNBC Rejects Christian Leaders' Ad Exposing Hate Group Leader Who Appears Regularly on the Network [View all]xchrom
(108,903 posts)2. Tony Perkins (politician)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Perkins_%28politician%29

Anthony Richard Perkins, known as Tony Perkins (born March 20, 1963), is president of the Family Research Council, a conservative Christian think tank and public policy foundation based in Washington, D.C. Perkins formerly resided in Baker in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, when he served two terms as a Republican member of the Louisiana House of Representatives.
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Family Research Council
Perkins became the President of the conservative Christian Family Research Council, a political offshoot of James Dobson's Focus on the Family, in September 2003. He succeeded Ken Connor, who returned to Florida to practice law. In taking the Family Research presidency, Perkins abandoned his pending race for Louisiana state insurance commissioner. The incumbent, Democrat J. Robert Wooley, was then reelected over Perkins' endorsed choice, Republican former legislative auditor Dan Kyle. In 2006, Wooley resigned the position, and it was taken by his Republican first assistant, Jim Donelon.
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*** he is a big whig in an actual hate group -- it's the family research council -- but i won't link to it.
Anthony Richard Perkins, known as Tony Perkins (born March 20, 1963), is president of the Family Research Council, a conservative Christian think tank and public policy foundation based in Washington, D.C. Perkins formerly resided in Baker in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, when he served two terms as a Republican member of the Louisiana House of Representatives.
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Family Research Council
Perkins became the President of the conservative Christian Family Research Council, a political offshoot of James Dobson's Focus on the Family, in September 2003. He succeeded Ken Connor, who returned to Florida to practice law. In taking the Family Research presidency, Perkins abandoned his pending race for Louisiana state insurance commissioner. The incumbent, Democrat J. Robert Wooley, was then reelected over Perkins' endorsed choice, Republican former legislative auditor Dan Kyle. In 2006, Wooley resigned the position, and it was taken by his Republican first assistant, Jim Donelon.
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*** he is a big whig in an actual hate group -- it's the family research council -- but i won't link to it.
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MSNBC Rejects Christian Leaders' Ad Exposing Hate Group Leader Who Appears Regularly on the Network [View all]
xchrom
Mar 2012
OP
but would they have David Duke on to speak about civil rights even if only to rip into him
dsc
Mar 2012
#7
His appearances make MSNBC look sleazy while lending him an air of legitimacy.
Bluenorthwest
Mar 2012
#25
A network won't accept an ad that is against that network? Well, duh. Substance doesn't matter...
Honeycombe8
Mar 2012
#11
I don't let MSNBC into my house, as their cast of characters does in fact mean us harm.
Bluenorthwest
Mar 2012
#22
True. However, the FCC only concerns itself with costume mishaps during the Super Bowl.
shcrane71
Mar 2012
#39
I believe there should be an FCC, and we should bring back the fairness doctrine.
shcrane71
Mar 2012
#42
I agree with you that Fred Phelps and his ilk have the right to protest on public property. They do
shcrane71
Mar 2012
#50
I suppose you can say they they are "public" in the same way that my cell phone calls are "public"
onenote
Mar 2012
#61
Does the country have a hate group designator? I didn't know that. Who is he?
Honeycombe8
Mar 2012
#12
there's an interactive map at the site -- so you must not have looked. -- and what is
xchrom
Mar 2012
#18
I saw a map. I did not see a list. No, I'm not hostile to anyone who is against hate groups.
Honeycombe8
Mar 2012
#36
Actually, there are many. We all are, as a matter of fact. Some of us, however, trust the judgment
GodlessBiker
Mar 2012
#23
MSNBC's stock in trade includes promotion of hate mongers. Rachel is not worth it.
Bluenorthwest
Mar 2012
#19