Toby Keith Weighs In on Gay Marriage, Military

[Are_grits_groceries]

Toby Keith says gay marriage doesn't bother him and trying to stop it wastes time and money.

The country superstar tells "CMT Insider" airing Saturday on CMT that he doesn't see the reason behind getting into people's personal lives. He says refusing a marriage license to people because they are gay won't stop them from living together, so it accomplishes nothing.

Keith also weighed in on the military's now-repealed "don't ask, don't tell" policy that banned gays serving openly in uniform. He says that anyone with the training and passion should have the right to defend the country, adding: "Somebody's sexual preference is, like, who cares?"

The "Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue" singer has taken part in nine USO tours to entertain U.S. troops overseas.
http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2011/09/30/arts/AP-US-People-Toby-Keith.html?_r=2

Muh... may have to revise my opinion a little. Still on my list because of his Dixie Chicking.

[Firebrand Gary]

1. I love that guy!

He's putting himself out there, Thanks TK.

[Quantess]

2. All it takes is for people to stop and think about it for a minute.

Just mull it over to themselves. What, exactly, is so threatening about gay marriage or gays in the military? People's attitudes on gay marriage have been shifting very quickly compared to other social issues.

[Ian David]

3. Maybe I will remove the FUTK bumper sticker from my car. n/t

[Ian David]

4. Toby Keith: Rich Folks Oughta Pay Their Taxes

Toby Keith: Rich Folks Oughta Pay Their Taxes
“It would be unpatriotic not to try to save the country.”
Brad Schmitt | Published: Sep 20, 2011

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Toby stopped short of saying the rate should be jacked up. But, he added, “I expect the wealthy to write a check ’cause it’s as bad as it’s ever been.”

“It would be unpatriotic not to try to save the country. I’m sure people will bitch about it, but if it meant we get to operate in this country and live here another day, then so be it.

“One way or another, before it’s over they’re gonna have to come and take big money from the earners and big corporations to save the country.

“I’m sure that everybody that has a patriotic cell in their system will say, ‘If it’s gotta be done, it’s gotta be done.’ I’d rather live here and not have as much money than live anywhere else and have twice as much.”

More:
http://www.countryweekly.com/news/toby-keith-rich-folks-oughta-pay-their-taxes

[Tarheel_Dem]

5. K & R

[vi5]

6. I have no love, like, or care for the guy...

..but respect where it is due on this. And also, if I"m not mistaken he expressed at least some semblance of regret for the whole Dixie Chicks thing. Maybe not outright "I was wrong and I apologize" regret, but at the very least a bit of "Yeah, I probably didn't handle that in the best way, etc."

Which is not exactly profound regret, but.....it's something.

[moose65]

7. I've read some of his interviews

From back in the Dixie Chicks/ Courtesy of the Red White and Blue days. He was saying that all these people would come up to him and thank him for being a "red blooded American conservative" or whatever, and he was actually laughing in the interview. He's actually a Democrat...

[TheManInTheMac]

8. Is Toby Keith on or off the DU Boycott List now?

[Rowdyboy]

9. Who the hell can keep up....

The damn list changes by the day apparently.

[Kurovski]

17. Didn't he get the Colbert Bump?

[Quantess]

19. As they say, it's a free world.

Who cares what DU thinks of Toby Keith?! He's a minnow. There are bigger fish to fry.

[Stevenmarc]

10. Even a broken clock tells the right time twice a day

[Initech]

11. Wow, I had no idea he was on our side!

[madmom]

12. His fan base must be shrinking even more, he needs to put his face in the news again. he's an ass!

[Dawson Leery]

15. +1

[UTUSN]

13. O.K., now, can he retract his "We'll put a boot up their ass, it's the American way" & stop HANNITY

from using it. Thanks in advance.

[Safetykitten]

14. Oh dear. Toby is going Commie.

[Fire Walk With Me]

16. Is he being sincere or is he simply going along for the ride?

[Ikonoklast]

18. He's still a jagoff.