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Contrary1

(12,629 posts) Tue Mar 31, 2015, 02:01 AM Mar 2015

In Pence's wildest nightmares, he never figured on this

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In Pence's wildest nightmares, he never figured on this (Original Post) Contrary1 Mar 2015 OP

This is so wonderful! marym625 Mar 2015 #1

pls note - this is not a call for repeal, because repeal would give the repubs a sad msongs Mar 2015 #2

BUT Skittles Mar 2015 #5

Republicans have a super-majority in the Indiana legislature DefenseLawyer Mar 2015 #8

The cackling gargoyle gets hit with the vehement forces of true righteousness. NBachers Mar 2015 #3

finally they are being called out on their outright BIGOTRY Skittles Mar 2015 #4

wise words..... riversedge Mar 2015 #6

This is a great editorial Gothmog Mar 2015 #7

...especially shocking because the Star has faithfully carried GOP/Pence's slop buckets for EVER. Myrina Mar 2015 #9

marym625

(17,997 posts)

1. This is so wonderful!

Reply to Contrary1 (Original post)

Tue Mar 31, 2015, 02:06 AM

Mar 2015

I have honestly never seen such an unbelievable and amazing display against discrimination. And against a group that is still so discriminated against.

Makes me want to cry. I am so happy. And I hope this helps kids not fear coming out. No one should have to feel like they belong in the closet

msongs

(67,430 posts)

2. pls note - this is not a call for repeal, because repeal would give the repubs a sad

Reply to Contrary1 (Original post)

Tue Mar 31, 2015, 02:06 AM

Mar 2015

"Why not simply repeal RFRA? First, it appears to be politically unacceptable for the governor and many Republican lawmakers."

Skittles

(153,170 posts)

5. BUT

Reply to msongs (Reply #2)

Tue Mar 31, 2015, 03:21 AM

Mar 2015

since the intent of the law is indeed to DISCRIMINATE, "fixing it" will f*** up their wishes

DefenseLawyer

(11,101 posts)

8. Republicans have a super-majority in the Indiana legislature

Reply to msongs (Reply #2)

Tue Mar 31, 2015, 09:07 AM

Mar 2015

and they are by and large stupider and more radical than even Pence. (A couple of years ago we had a state senator that wanted to ban the girl scouts because of their radical lesbian agenda). Most of these guys are from rural parts of the state that are 90% Republican. Their only fear politically is someone nuttier than they are giving them a primary challenge. And, for the most part they could give a damn about convention business in Indianapolis or high tech jobs. They are far more focused on the rapture than the economy. It will take an election to get a repeal, and a massive groundswell of voters that have heretofore never really mobilized in most parts of this state. I'm encouraged by the backlash, but I'm not so sure it translates into votes. We'll see.

NBachers

(17,130 posts)

3. The cackling gargoyle gets hit with the vehement forces of true righteousness.

Reply to Contrary1 (Original post)

Tue Mar 31, 2015, 02:17 AM

Mar 2015

Yes, there's plenty of political and economic posturing going on, but the full scope of this is breathtaking.

May this happen wherever and whenever it's deserved. I love watching this unfold.

Skittles

(153,170 posts)

4. finally they are being called out on their outright BIGOTRY

Reply to Contrary1 (Original post)

Tue Mar 31, 2015, 03:20 AM

Mar 2015

and what do they do? DENY AND LIE

COWARDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

riversedge

(70,266 posts)

6. wise words.....

Reply to Contrary1 (Original post)

Tue Mar 31, 2015, 03:21 AM

Mar 2015

I do not hope for much form Pence. He has a long history of being hostile to gays!

...We urge Gov. Pence and lawmakers to stop clinging to arguments about whether RFRA really does what critics fear; to stop clinging to ideology or personal preferences; to focus instead on fixing this.

Governor, Indiana is in a state of crisis. It is worse than you seem to understand.

You must act with courage and wisdom. You must lead us forward now. You must ensure that all Hoosiers have strong protections against discrimination.

The laws can co-exist. And so can we.

Gothmog

(145,433 posts)

7. This is a great editorial

Reply to Contrary1 (Original post)

Tue Mar 31, 2015, 08:30 AM

Mar 2015

Myrina

(12,296 posts)

9. ...especially shocking because the Star has faithfully carried GOP/Pence's slop buckets for EVER.

Reply to Contrary1 (Original post)

Tue Mar 31, 2015, 09:12 AM

Mar 2015

.... although I suspect, in my heart of hearts, that it's about the DOLLA BILLZ, Y'ALL ... not about repealing a POS law that hurts everyone it touches.

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