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Pace Comments Reaction[(AP) Brownback supports general over comments on homosexuals:][1] The Kansas senator planned to send a letter on Thursday to President Bush supporting Marine Gen. Peter Pace, who earlier this week likened homosexuality to adultery and said the military should not condone it by allowing gay personnel to serve openly. The chairman of the Joint Chiefs also said in an interview with the Chicago Tribune: "I believe that homosexual acts between individuals are immoral and that we should not condone immoral acts. I do not believe the United States is well-served by a policy that says it is OK to be immoral in any way." Lawmakers of both parties criticized the remarks, but Brownback's letter called the criticism "both unfair and unfortunate." "We should not expect someone as qualified, accomplished and articulate as General Pace to lack personal views on important moral issues," Brownback said. "In fact, we should expect that anyone entrusted with such great responsibility will have strong moral views."[(RedState) Blogger: Brownback's on a roll:][2] Sen. Sam Brownback (R.-Kan.) stood firmly behind Gen. Peter Pace today, circulating a letter among his Senate colleagues in support of the embattled chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. It was a bold move by Brownback, but part of a shrewd strategy to differentiate himself from other candidates. Brownback began to separate from the pack of second-tier candidates at CPAC, where his volunteers stood toe-to-toe with legions of Romney supporters. In today's Evans-Novak Political Report, David Freddoso noted the significance of Brownback's third-place finish in the straw poll. Today, Brownback's campaign circulated a memo making the case that he's a viable candidate for president. It cites the glowing report Brownback received from the Club for Growth and includes this quote from Grover Norquist of Americans for Tax Reform: "What Brownback has is complete credibility on the social conservative issues and complete credibility on the economic issues." The memo also references a Rasmussen poll showing Brownback within striking distance of Hillary Clinton. How far can Brownback go? He has a long road ahead, but he's on a roll.[(Human Voices Blog) Blogger: Religious right is morally bankrupt:][3] What kind of demented degenerate will take time off the job for which we pay him to go on rapturous, religious rants with no purpose other than to defame harmless people, including people who have volunteered to risk their lives in defense of our country? You're looking at him.[(GOPNation Blog) Blogger: Brownback practicing free speech:][4] This is likely no more than Brownback trying to sound relevant. And, the fact that CNN.com has it on its front page is their attempt to drag another Republican into the 'Republicans are intolerant' camp. I will say this though: it's about time that a GOP politician comes out and defends the Joint Chiefs chief. Whether one agrees or disagrees with ones moral compass on this issue, they should be allowed to freely state that opinion without being dragged through the mud. Increasingly 'free speech' to the mainstreamers means only that liberals are allowed to state their beliefs but us conservatives are complete wackos and should be silenced.[(Creative Control, Bilal Dardai's Journal) Blogger: 'No surprise here':][5] Now, let's be honest--Sen. Sam Brownback (R-Kan.) issuing a statement declaring homosexuality to be "immoral" is about as surprising a news item as Paris Hilton issuing a statement that she plans to go to a party and get wasted with her BFFs. The man's whole career is based on his drive to be the most far-right conservative in the room on every issue imaginable, and he's hoping to gain the 2008 GOP nomination on a platform of proto-fascist Christian soldiering.Issues[(WIBW, Topeka) Brownback votes against Iraq resolution:][6] Kansas Senator and Republican Presidential hopeful Sam Brownback Thursday voted against a resolution setting a timetable for withdrawing troops from Iraq.The measure failed on a 48-50 vote. Brownback says announcing a timetable threatens to give victory to terrorists and that their commitment should be driven by the mission.[(LifeNews.com) Brownback: Senate should reject embryonic stem cell research funding:][7] In a Thursday afternoon interview, Kansas Sen. Sam Brownback spoke with LifeNews.com about an upcoming vote in the Senate on embryonic stem cell research funding. He says Congress should not approve the bill to force taxpayers to fund the destruction of human life. The pro-life lawmaker said he expected the Senate to vote soon on the measure, S. 5, and asked pro-life advocates to call and email their elected officials. The Republican presidential candidate said that paying for science that attempts to find cures for disease on the backs of destroying days-old unborn children is immoral.[(DMI Blog) What Are the Candidates Saying About Immigration Reform? Sam Brownback on Immigration:][8] On his website, Brownback devotes a few pages to his immigration platform entitled "Border Security and Immigration." His strong statements regarding border security are what we see from most candiates on the right. Here he states his support for securing the borders to protect the nation against terrorism and drug and human trafficking. He talks of secure borders as his first priority in immigration reform. The website highlights his record of voting to increase border patrol agents, increase detention space for DHS, construct new fencing on the border and other measures. "Clearly, our immigration laws and policies are instrumental to the war on terrorism. The Department of Homeland Security has made progress in securing our borders. While the battle may be waged on several fronts, for the man or woman on the street, immigration is in many ways the front line of our defense," Brownback said.Campaign News[(Concord Monitor) Brownback plans visit to New Hampshire:][9] Brownback, the Kansas Republican running for president, will visit New Hampshire on Monday. During the one-day campaign visit, Brownback plans to conduct an hour-long interview with WMUR, visit the Nashua offices of Oracle Corp. and attend a Manchester breakfast with Karen Testerman of Cornerstone Policy Research, a conservative advocacy group, said Bryan Sanders, a campaign spokesman._The Brownback Report will appear Monday through Friday. If you've seen a news story or other blog entry about the GOP presidential hopeful that we've missed, do [let us know.][10]_ [1]: http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2007/mar/16/brownback_supports_general_over_comments_homosexua/?politics [2]: http://www.redstate.com/stories/featured_stories/sam_brownback_is_on_a_roll [3]: http://fogghorn.blogspot.com/2007/03/brownback-mountain.html [4]: http://gopnation.com/wordpress/?p=23 [5]: http://bdar.livejournal.com/300002.html [6]: http://www.wibw.com/home/headlines/6526947.html [7]: http://www.lifenews.com/bio2028.html [8]: http://www.dmiblog.net/archives/2007/03/what_are_the_candidates_saying_8.html [9]: http://www.concordmonitor.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070316/REPOSITORY/703160337/1043/NEWS01 [10]: http://www2.ljworld.com/submit/blog_link_submission/
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Ragingbear (Anonymous) says…
In other news, people that create words like “Blogosphere” deserve to be slapped about the head and ears.
16 March 2007
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consumer1 (Anonymous) says…
What a biased rag this paper is. Only report what is on your agenda.
16 March 2007
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Jamesaust (Anonymous) says…
So, to clarify, a Marine General in uniform makes a personal statement about others' morality in contravention of military regulations but then later apologizes that the personal was inappropriate after receiving bi-partisan condemnation (and probably private, military chastisement) but then Senator Brownshirt can't leave well enough alone.
“In fact, we should expect that anyone entrusted with such great responsibility will have strong moral views.”
Those who agree with Sammy have “strong” moral views. But, apparently, if you disagree then you must have “weak” moral views.
That said, this is quite revealing about Sam. Here's a policy widely discredited. Just last week the Pentagon announced that 'gay' dismissals had reached an all-time low. Somehow, despite the reasoning that service by such persons is impractical and disruptive, during a time of war these people can't be spared. (Rationalist might say this disproves the theory.) Depending on what poll you look at anywhere from two-thirds to three-quarters of the public want the policy junked. Among the age group most likely to serve - 18-29 year olds - ninety-one percent disapprove of the policy. It is quite clear that at this time personal bias is the sole basis for this policy continuing.
Its one thing to know that Brownshirt is an extremist. Its another to see just how far from the public Sammy's extremism goes.
16 March 2007
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Ragingbear (Anonymous) says…
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16 March 2007
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white_mountain (Anonymous) says…
Brownback's bigotry is immoral.
16 March 2007
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preebo (Anonymous) says…
I have had the dubious pleasure of meeting Mr. Brownback, and may I say that this man is a complete ideologue with no real diplomatic nor policy experience.
After the past six-and-a-half years of Bush do you really think we need another theocrat in the Oval Office?
Essentially more of the same?
16 March 2007
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CindiCat (Anonymous) says…
“Sen. Sam Brownback (R.-Kan.) stood firmly behind Gen. Peter Pace today,” could that have BEEN a better play on words or what???!!!
Maybe Sen. Brownback is hoping to get the Phelps Family to make a contribution to his campaign??
To “Ragingbear”:..while I appreciate your clear-cut explanation regarding the definition of “biased”, I feel that you could have gotten your point across without being utterly and indisputably pompous.
In my own opinion, I feel that you were being very rude to Scenebooster. You could have expressed yourself in a more polite manner.
Sadly, your screen name seems to suit you.
16 March 2007
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Ragingbear (Anonymous) says…
Cindicat, I wasn't being rude. I was being facetious. As you can see from his post back to me, he still doesn't get it. Probably never will. Yes, my name does suit me. If you look at my posting history, you can easily see that I went quite easy on him compared to other rants. Heck, just yesterday I told a supposed senior citizen that they needed to take their meds.
Scenebooster, you apparently did not read my post. Please go back to school and learn how to read.
16 March 2007
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16 March 2007
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consumer1 (Anonymous) says…
So??? this still choose what they wnat the local public to see. They control the bias they perpetuate. Got it??Just because they don't write it doesn't mean they don't pick and choose what fits their agenda. They pander the information the extreme left wants to hear.
16 March 2007
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camper (Anonymous) says…
Fred Phelps just might be more tolerable than the self-righteous Brownback.
16 March 2007
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camper (Anonymous) says…
Atleast Phelps has an excuse (he may be playing with a few missing cards in his deck).
19 March 2007
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BloggerRadio (Anonymous) says…
Jamesaust said it all best.
Pace's comments, as ill-advised as they were seem to genuinely reflect Pace's pesonal beliefs whereas Brownback just seems to be talking out of his own six.
It won't surprise me to read some future news release regarding Brownback's own homosexuality. It frequently turns out to be those who are preoccupied with other peoples' sexuality who are afraid of their own.