Democrat and Republican Homolitical Issues

Both major American political parties love to spend their free time pointing fingers at each other as if their pissing match would result in some kind of Olympic medal. Throughout the history of politics in America, especially in the last few decades, I think both parties are at fault for some rather shady stuff. Both jackass and elephant presidents are rife with scandals in American history. Just to name a few in recent history:  JFK’s (D) numerous known affairs, Richard Nixon’s (R) Watergate Scandal, Ronald Reagan’s (R) Iran-Contra scandal, and Bill Clinton’s (D) Monica Lewinsky Affair, which allowed him to join Andrew Johnson as only the second president to be impeached (what an accolade). 

Whether you watch Fox News or a more liberally biased network like CNN or NBC, there is no shortage of politicians attempting to cockblock the contemporary civil rights movement of our time: homosexual rights. 

The problem I have with these opponents is that while many stand on their soap box with the Bible in one hand, they have their other hand deep inside the closet grabbing at all sorts of proverbial genitalia. For once, this is not a one party issue. It is a bipartisan issue where both parties can humbly admit to having these indiscretions.

Democrat ex New Jersey Governor Jim McGreevey is one of my favorite examples of hypocrisy in politics. Only when faced with an embarrassing lawsuit from his ex boytoy did McGreevey announce in the summer of 2004 that he is a gay American. As McGreevey was lobbying against gay folks in the public arena, privately he was having an adulterous affair with a gay man. According to This CNN Article, about six months prior to his public admission he “created same-sex domestic partnerships in New Jersey, but urged New Jersey officials to abide by current laws when the city of Asbury Park issued a marriage license to a same-sex couple in May [2004].” I take no pity on a man who was in a powerful position to push for legislation supporting gay rights, and chose not to, even though he claims he’s known he was gay since childhood. His famous coming out/resignation speech included this tear jerker realization, "At a point in every person's life, one has to look deeply into the mirror of one's soul and decide one's unique truth in the world, not as we may want to see it or hope to see it, but as it is…And so, my truth is that I am a gay American." Good for you. I am glad that the inner fabulous in you can now break free. I hope one day you can marry your now current male partner…but it won’t be in New Jersey. No thanks to you.

Former (Republican) California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed a same-sex marriage bill in 2005 and 2007. He ultimately terminated (you see what I did there?) any chance homosexual Californian citizens had in obtaining equal rights. His reasoning was due to the fact of him wanting to preserve “traditional family values.” While talking with a Swedish newspaper this winter he said, “I have four wonderful children...well, actually I have five.” During his twenty-five year marriage to Maria Shriver he fathered four children with her, as well as a secret love child with his maid, Mildred Baena (YOLO). I didn’t realize that traditional family values included adultery, cover ups, dishonesty, pay offs and fathering a bastard son. Perhaps those are traditional values in Austria, but those certainly are not All-American values. (Or are they?) During his stint in the governor's office he said, “I think that gay marriage should be between a man and a woman." This body builder should stick to his brawn, and not rely on his brains, because arguably both his little brain and big brain have gotten him into some hot water these days. Next time he wants to impose his family values on others I think his illegitimate son should be a stark reminder of his own broken moral compass.  

In case you need the lewd imagery

Ex Republican Spokane (Washington State) Mayor Jim West worked tirelessly to eradicate any and all gay rights in his community. He supported a ludicrous bill to ban gays and lesbians from working in daycare centers, schools, and some state agencies. He also supported a bill that obstructs the state from circulating brochures informing citizens how to protect themselves from HIV/AIDS. He attempted to propose that, "any touching of the sexual or other intimate parts of a person amongst teens [become] a criminal act.” It was later discovered by a local newspaper that for 25 years West was having sexcapades with boys and young men from his community. He was also a frequent patron of gay.com. It was alleged that he offered young men, whom he found online, jobs within the city in exchange for sexual favors. It is a shame that this charlatan was not alive in 2012 to see the state of Washington pass a same sex marriage bill; West passed away of colon cancer in 2006 (karma?).

Our most obvious front runner as the first successful female presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton, has been quite the flip flopper on the issue of gay rights. In a 2007 ABC News interview, Hillary Clinton spoke about the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy that her widely well-known unfaithful husband, former President Bill Clinton, implemented. During the interview Hillary Clinton finally admitted that “the policy was no longer applicable, and that openly homosexual service members should be allowed to serve in the military.” She went on to say, “We are being deprived of thousands of patriotic men and women who want to serve their country who are bringing skills into the armed services that we desperately need.” I am not sure why this change in heart occurred, but bravo for coming around. I hope if she makes it as the first lady president, then she will find a strapping young male intern to frolic with – tit for tat, Billy-boy. 

Clearly both democrats and republicans have "dropped the ball"

As I just mentioned, former (Democrat) President Bill Clinton signed the Defense of Marriage Act into law in 1996 during his re-election campaign (I can only assume to appease the conservative democrat voters).  Clinton recently wrote a Washington Post op-ed piece urging its repeal or overturning it by the U.S. Supreme Court. How convenient. Now that he is no longer in any political position to actively persuade congress he is willing to be more liberal. Once he’s out of the highest and most powerful position arguably on the planet he is willing to make a useful and honest decision. Stereotypical politician. He and Hillary have come to the realization that like them, other couples should have the opportunity to express their love through extramarital affairs. How progressive. 

Ex Vice President Dick Cheney, who has a lesbian daughter, was asked by ABC News' Jonathan Karl in July 2012 if he wished he had actively lobbied more for same-sex marriage. Cheney’s response… "Why?" Now here is a man who any daughter would be proud to call their father (sense the sarcasm). 

Ohio Republican senator, Rob Portman is among the more recent flip flops in congress. After revealing that his college aged son is gay he wrote in the Columbia Dispatch, "I have come to believe that if two people are prepared to make a lifetime commitment to love and care for each other in good times and in bad, the government shouldn't deny them the opportunity to get married." So laws can arbitrarily be passed to prevent people from expressing their love through marriage, unless those laws negatively impact the law maker’s family members. Democracy at its best. 

The litany of insular politicians who have been caught with their hands either on their own privates or on others while in office is probably endless. Just like Obama, everyone has the right to “evolve” in their opinions in regards to those living a more flamboyant lifestyle than their own. My problem with those evolving people is the fact that unless their infidelities, closeted behavior or homo family members are exposed then they will continue to reign their prejudicial tyranny in congress. 

When will a US president finally step up and lead the country into the 21^st century? When will law makers consistently do what is right for the advancement of human rights? Right now many countries seem much more advanced than the US when it comes to basic human rights. We would like to believe that our government will pass laws, which allow its people to thrive. They can do this by getting their hands out of their pants and start shaking hands to promote a better future—but please wash your hands and zip up your pants first.

*For a humorous read of the Top 15 Anti-gay Activists caught being gay click here*