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In reply to the discussion: I Don't Care if Karl Rove is Gay [View all]EFerrari
(163,986 posts)22. The thing is, that doesn't work on Republicans.
Aside from putting principle in jeopardy, it doesn't work. They rationalize whatever it is they attack us for when it is one of their own.
Because they don't really care about the issue, whatever it is -- being gay, having an abortion, being a person of color, whatever. Their goal is to attack and destroy in any way possible. Their minds don't work like ours do.
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I don't see the bad man = gay connection. Just GOP hypocrisy and sexual orientation used
davidwparker
Jun 2012
#37
Well, if it's true it would point out his hypocrisy. Then again, Karl Rove=Hypocrite is not
MADem
Jun 2012
#40
Except that Rove caring, and worrying that the GOP will hate him too, is part of why all those
villager
Jun 2012
#7
If Rove is gay, then why am I or my family subjected to GOPer homophobic campaign ads
shcrane71
Jun 2012
#10
used to live in LA....knew some young ladies who made an excellent living visiting Houston
blm
Jun 2012
#42
Jeff Gannon isnt the one. I am positive. Well pretty sure. Well now that you say it. nm
rhett o rick
Jun 2012
#14
Actually, EFerrari, I do care about it. What I care about is - can this be used to get rid of him?
calimary
Jun 2012
#16
I wouldn't either except he's actively trying to elect people who hate gays and want to
WI_DEM
Jun 2012
#19
I care. Because it scares the homophobes that follow him and use him. nt
Comrade_McKenzie
Jun 2012
#21
I thought they are saying he is Bisexual. I don't care, but I DO prefer accuracy.
CBGLuthier
Jun 2012
#28