Log Cabin Republicans' Executive Director responds to Barney Frank's 'Uncle Tom' statement

After Barney Frank called the Log Cabin Republicans 'Uncle Toms', their Executive Director, R. Clarke Cooper had some words of his own:

“As far as Log Cabin Republicans are concerned, it’s a badge of honor to be attacked by a partisan hack like Barney Frank,” said Log Cabin Republicans Executive Director R. Clarke Cooper. “We understand that Barney has earned his protected place within the Democrat Party by being their attack dog on gay rights issues, demonizing Republicans and undermining efforts at bipartisanship that would actually improve LGBT Americans lives. We expect this kind of bile from Barney, especially when it plays into the Obama campaign’s efforts to divide, distract and deceive the American people.”

Cooper continues, “Frank calls us ‘Uncle Toms’ and pretends that Log Cabin hasn’t been on the front lines of the fight for equality. The truth is, by speaking conservative to conservative about gay rights, Log Cabin Republicans are doing some of the hardest work in the movement, work that liberals like Barney are unwilling to do and couldn’t do if they tried.

Read the entire statement here

Interesting Quote: Barney Frank

Frankly I’ve been appalled to see the Log Cabin club, in the face of this worse and worse record on public policy by Republicans on our issues. Mr. Cooper said, ‘Well at least they’re not saying bad things about us.' That’s just extraordinary. Again, 30 years ago when we were emerging from the vice of prejudice, I understood that. But no, we shouldn’t be accepting a kind of second class citizenship, [and saying], ‘You can treat us badly as long you don’t yell at us.’" 

“They’re accepted on [the GOP's] terms. They’re willing to be accepted with no rights -- no right to marry, no right to serve in the military, no right to be protected against hate crimes, no right to be protected in employment. I’ll be honest: For 20 years now I’ve heard how the Log Cabins are going to make Republicans better, but they’ve only gotten worse. I now understand why they call themselves Log Cabin: their role model is Uncle Tom.”

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Is the “Dignity And Respect” Language in the GOP Platform a Nod to Us?

Earlier today, a subcommittee of the RNC's platform-drafting committee presented this language:

"We embrace the principle that all Americans have the right to be treated with dignity and respect."

Some are saying it's a nod to gay folks, I think it's a cheap shot. The National Stonewall Democrats Executive Director, Jerame Davis, is not impressed.

In a press release, he states:

"The idea that this generic bit of meaningless rhetoric is movement by the GOP toward a more inclusive and pro-equality footing is preposterous. For decades, the Republican platform has included anti-LGBT language that, at various times, has opposed adoption rights, marriage equality, and the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell.

"What's even more ridiculous is the idea that this language is something new. The Republican Party platform has included similar language since at least 1996. This is just a rewording of a generic principle that few Republicans would construe to include LGBT equality. While the GOP gives lip service to the principle of dignity and respect for all, the reality of that ideal clearly escapes them.

"The real message to read in this is that the GOP's cognitive dissonance continues unabated and the apologists at Log Cabin Republicans are still selling snake oil and calling it progress."

Strong words... What do y'all think?

Log Cabin Republicans are in Love with Paul Ryan

“Congressman Paul Ryan is a strong choice for vice president, and his addition to the GOP ticket will help Republican candidates up and down the ballot,” said R. Clarke Cooper, Log Cabin Republicans Executive Director. “As chairman of the House Budget Committee and author of the Republican “path to prosperity” that provided the blueprint for serious spending cuts in this Congress, nobody is more qualified to articulate a conservative economic vision to restore the American economy and stimulate job creation.

At the same time, Congressman Ryan’s 2007 vote in favor of the Employment Nondiscrimination Act and his consistent willingness to engage with Log Cabin on a range of issues speaks to his record as a fair-minded policymaker. Overall, while Log Cabin Republicans have not completed the endorsement process for the 2012 presidential election, this is a choice that all Republicans can be excited about, and which sends a good message about the kind of campaign Governor Romney wants to run, and the kind of president Governor Romney wants to be.”

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The Log Cabin Republicans' President will support Anti-Gay GOP Candidates

Just when I think people couldn't be anymore stupid, Rob Schlein gives me something new. The LCR President writes this foolish piece that clearly defines his self-hatred. 


Here is an example:

For those who are upset at Rick Perry’s decision to sign the National Organization of Marriage’s pledge to move forward on an amendment to the Constitution, I say I’m willing to pay that price — a danger, in my view, that is as exaggerated as the reported threat of Hurricane Irene — in exchange for fiscal conservatism that is more likely to win the day and return us to prosperity.

After all, the process for amending the Constitution of the United States is so burdensome and so difficult, it seems to me the pledge to NOM is as empty as most men’s promises to stay monogamous until “death do us part.”

That said, I don’t believe that Rick Perry is our party’s best hope to beat Obama.

In the swing states that really matter — Florida, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania — Mitt Romney, who has never been a great friend of Log Cabin’s, polls better. He’s one of them, and his dad was a very, very popular Michigan governor.

And if Jon Huntsman can organize some support he would be a brilliant choice, too.
But, we don’t get to decide in isolation who our nominee will be. By the time the candidates reach Texas, we will likely have our winner.

And, if that winner is Rick Perry, he can count on my vote and my vocal support.

Rob, please realize how frakked up this is. These people would make us suffer and you would still vote for them?

Are you that daft and self-hating?

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The Log Cabin Republicans' Goal is to get rid of Obama

Bob Kabel

These fools are a double dipped mess. The LCR claim that their main goal is to oust Obama in 2012. As if any of their candidates we will be their best buddy in the next four years.


Raw Story has the scoop

Despite the fact that Obama pushed for a repeal of the controversial military policy known as "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" and ordered the U.S. Justice Department to stop defending a key section of the Defense of Marriage Act, former LCR national board chairman Bob Kabel told Newsmax the president was "a real disappointment."

“I, frankly, was one who really believed that perhaps we were at a moment in history where his sort of optimism and sort of self-stated ability to bring people together would actually make a difference," he said. 

"But what we've seen in the execution during his administration has really been very disappointing – it's actually the opposite. He's extraordinarily partisan, he's extraordinarily liberal, he's really made very little effort, if any, to bring certainly Republicans and more conservative people together to resolve the nation's issues."

Kabel warned that the Republican Party needed to avoid social issues and instead focus on the economy if they wanted to defeat Obama in 2012.

Well guess what, Bob? The GOP is going head on with social issues this year. Maybe if you and your confused pals get a clue, you will realize that Obama is your best bet. Their cause just don't make sense. They want to defeat Obama so they can have a bigot in the White House?

Stop smoking crack, LCR!

Hardball Bashes John Boehner & Log Cabin Republicans over DOMA

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Rachel Maddow calls out Log Cabin Republicans on their Foolishness

Chris Matthews puts LCR's R. Clark Cooper and John McCain on Blast

On Hardball, Chris calls out Republicans and bat brained John McCain about their stance on DADT.

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Question of the Day: LGBT Rights Edition

The Log Cabin Republicans are stepping up to the plate with DADT and other LGBT issues, but are you ready to trust them?

I would love to hear your thoughts.

READ the Log Cabin Republicans' Supreme Court Appeal Of DADT Stay

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DOJ Response to Log Cabin Republicans suit against DADT

From The Advocate:

The Department of Justice issued a request Thursday to a U.S. district court judge asking to keep enforcing the military's ban on gay and lesbian service members, challenging a request to stop its enforcement.

In a 14-page brief, Justice Department attorneys argued a permanent injunction against enforcing the 17-year-old law —one supported by Log Cabin Republicans, which challenged DADT in federal court —would be "untenable."

"[A]ny injunction in this case must be limited to plaintiff LCR and the claims it asserts on behalf of its members – and cannot extend to non-parties – plaintiff’s requested  world-wide injunction of the statute fails as a threshold matter," assistant U.S. attorney Paul Freeborne wrote.

Freeborne also argued that an injunction would preclude the government both from litigating other legal challenges to DADT or considering the terms of a stay barring discharges of gay and lesbian servicemembers. 

Here's the brief
DOJ's Response to LCR's DADT Injunction More to come

R. Clarke Cooper of Log Cabin Republicans and Aubrey Sarvis discuss Ending DADT

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HRC's Joe Solmonese and Log Cabin Republican's R. Clarke Cooper discuss GOP (Faux) Support of Gay Marriage

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The Challenge to DADT goes back into Court

Guess what?

We have another DADT case heading into court. This one is sponsored by the Log Cabin Republicans.

A judge has agreed to hear a case challenging the U.S. government's "don't ask, don't tell' policy against openly gay soldiers.

Lawyer Dan Woods says U.S. District Court Judge Virginia A. Phillips in Riverside, Calif. agreed Monday to send the case to trial July 13.

Woods is representing the Log Cabin Republicans, a group rights group.

He says the group hopes to end the 1993 policy by having it declared unconstitutional.

If the group wins, Woods says it could set a precedent for the entire nation.

The Obama administration supports the drive to repeal the ban but faces a tough road ahead in the full Senate, where Republicans are likely to filibuster it.

I know Obama's folks may DADT in court, I'm not a fan of that, but I get it. It is still law, however I hope this case crack DADT enough to take it down in the months to come.

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I didn't know Log Cabin Republicans went to Circuit Parties, Charles Moran

After watching the CNN clip several times, I am very curious about Mr. Charles Moran. He's the spokesperson for the Log Cabin Republicans who gave us the line:

"The issue of being an advocate means you actually have to do something. And unfortunately all we've seen from the White House and the Obama administration is more rhetoric and not a lot of action. In fact the most we've gotten is a little bit of a circuit party with a Madonna remix in the East Room of the White House and unfortunately that just doesn't cut it."

Really? It's very interesting that Charles talks about the little things they are doing, but seriously what have you really done for the LGBT community?

Putting out press releases and jumping in late on the "Gay Marriage train" doesn't make you fierce advocates at all.

I would like to see LCR really go after their party. So far, I haven't seen much. If LCR wants street cred, they need to get their party on board. Don't try to jump on the bandwagon and go after Obama. Hell, you didn't do anything against Bush and waited until McCain lost before you really start talking. So, stop playing.

Being tardy for the "Gay Marriage" party don't cut it either, Charles.

Get a new schtick, Michelangelo Signorile and Charles Moran !

So, on CNN, Michelangelo Signorile and Charles Moran was talking about "Oh, Obama doesn't love us" mess again. Yes, like Obama doesn't have enough going on and here they are acting as if there's nothing else happening in our country.


We are dealing with the health care crisis, folks carrying guns at town hall meetings, and preachers willing to have us killed for Jesus and all you can talk about is how the White House is slow on its promises?

Michelangelo and Charles, I know y'all are passionate about us, I am too, but we ain't amazons in Paradise Island. We are a part of this country and a part of this crisis. These issues affect us too!

I'm almost hurt to watch this clip because it's like NOTHING else matters but DADT and DOMA.
Michelangelo and Charles, get off your high-heeled horse for 2 seconds. Sitting up there, talking about "Madonna remix in the East Room of the White House", comes off like you two are way out of touch with the bigger picture.

Get off the horse and get over yourselves.