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Time for Gays to Go Nader on Democrats

Fundraising boycott a good idea but doesn't go far enough

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(Newser) – The two-party system gives gay Americans a terrible deal, and the proposed gay boycott of Democratic National Committee fundraising is a big step in the right direction toward changing the situation, writes Emma Ruby-Sachs. Cutting off funds to the party will push Democrats toward eliminating discrimination against gays and could lead to some real changes—but diverting those funds to third-party candidates would be even more effective, Ruby-Sachs urges in the Huffington Post.

Standing liberal candidates in close races on an "equal rights, populist platform with support for social services and equality under the law" would make the Democrats rapidly start paying attention to the votes on the left they've been taking for granted, Ruby-Sachs writes. "Ralph Nader tried this and managed to strike fear into the heart of major political parties for many years to come," she notes. "Let's play on this fear."

Gay rights advocates march by the White House in Washington last month.
Gay rights advocates march by the White House in Washington last month.   (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Lauren Hendricks, 20, of Tallahassee, Fla., left, and Cameron Tolle, 21, of Cincinnati, Ohio, chant with thousands of gay rights advocates during a march in Washington last month.
Lauren Hendricks, 20, of Tallahassee, Fla., left, and Cameron Tolle, 21, of Cincinnati, Ohio, chant with thousands of gay rights advocates during a march in Washington last month.   (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
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While many countries give voters four or more options at the polls, Americans are forced to decide between a centrist party with conservative social views or a right-wing party with outlandishly offensive views. - Emma Ruby-Sachs

I think the freeze in fundraising is a great idea. I also think the problem with the gay rights agenda in Congress has more to do with the political system than the particularly spineless nature of most Democratic representatives. - Emma Ruby-Sachs

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Scytherius
Nov 11, 09 1:59 AM CST
Agree completely!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm not gay but their treatment of gays is deplorable. I would rather sit and let the GOP ruin the Nation. At least that way, one day, we'll get to start over. I am DONE with supporting Dem candidates either via vote or cash. Reply
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prowlerzee
Nov 11, 09 8:54 AM CST
Oh, please. It's Obamacrats not Democrats. Only morons like former log cabin Republican John Aravosis stuck by Zerobama and trashed Hillary after Zero went traipsing throughout South Carolina with ex-gay homophobe McClurkin, Zero then followed suit in five other states, campaigning with homophobes like Kmiec, who lead the fight for Prop 8, and dodging photo ops with Dems who championed gay rights, like Gavin Newsom. By the time Obama had Rick Warren bless his presidency anyone who was surprised must've been passed out cold from huffing all the Hopium.
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DontLikeYou
Nov 11, 09 10:07 AM CST
Why do Gays not like Obama? On this issue, Obama is with the majority of American people and he is mostly correct.
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Snarfeh
Nov 11, 09 2:04 AM CST
I had already decided with the last election I would never donate to the party again, only to specific candidates. AmericaBlog's efforts are fueling the fire, however. And I just adore John Aravosis. And if you have an iPhone, check out this link...there's a rep for that....:::snik::: --- http://www.americablog.com/2009/10/apple-spoof-targets-republicans.html Reply
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prowlerzee
Nov 11, 09 8:58 AM CST
Oh YEAH Jackass Aravosis is soooooooo smart. Former Republican trashing Hillary, who, unlike Downlow Bama, wasn't afraid to march in gay pride parades, be interviewed by gay magazines, speak up for gay rights. Instead, he stuck with Zero even after McClurkin, and now has the gall to act surprised, as if he were betrayed. Aravosis, with his Clinton-derangement-syndrome, was the one who led his followers astray. Zero's been throwing gays under the bus since the very beginning of his campaign.
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