Proud Gay Termite by TX Stonewall Democrat Erin Moore
Neither lack of proof, nor proof to the contrary, will stop some on the Right from making claims about the alleged powerful-homosexual-special-rights-activists-seeking-to-destroy-the-fabric-of-our-society agenda. So no surprise “social issues” are taking their Rightful place in the 2012 election cycle, including the Anti-Gay Agenda (AGA).
Recently I mentioned Bexar County, Texas, Democratic Party Chair Dan Ramos, who has received much attention for his description of the Stonewall Democrats, and LGBTs in general. It included gays are like “white termites who have infiltrated the party much like termites infiltrate your house.”
According to the Dallas Voice, the State Democratic Executive Committee “unanimously approved a resolution … censuring Dan Ramos and calling for him to resign.” At a meeting of the SDEC, “many … wore rainbow triangles depicting a wood-eating termite in solidarity with the Stonewall Democrats.” Credit to SDEC member and Texas Stonewall Democratic representative Erin Moore for the design of the Proud Gay Termite.
Ramos’ extreme language is not that unusual. While the more zealous voices are not representative of many on the conservative side, they are persistent. And their influence is still a factor – many Republican Electeds still make the case against DADT repeal, even more argue that DOMA is needed, and with the reintroduction of ENDA (which is highly unlikely to move forward), “special rights” language is inevitable.
A recent conference (at Liberty University, Lynchburg, Va.), “The Awakening,” provides another example of the Anti-Gay Agenda. Ramos and his termite label have nothing on these people. From Sofia Resnick, The American Independent:
The first step for Christian conservatives to win the war against the gay movement is to rebrand the terms, said a few panelists at this weekend’s The Awakening conference … .
‘Gay’ is a left-wing socio-political construct designed to create grounds for fundamental rights [based on] whimsical capricious desires,’ said Ryan Sorba, chairman of the Young Conservatives of California. ‘Gay identity does not exist.’
Sorba offers some alternatives to the whimsical “gay” identity:
“Same-sex attraction.” A kinder, gentler version.
“Same-sex intercourse.” It’s all about the “gay sex,” of course.
“Sodomy.” Introducing religious-y language.
“Unnatural vice.” This seems something of a let-down, but it does make me wonder what the “natural” vices include. And if those are okay.
Later, someone suggests that the homosexuals should be referred to as “anti-Christian.” I’m a bit surprised that “anti-American” wasn’t mentioned, but then, given the mindset here, good Christian = good American.
Republicans are losing the “war” waged by the “homosexual lobby,” Sorba said. “Our movement decided to abandon the real issue of homosexual behavior,” and focus on “the word marriage.” As Resnick summarizes, “For the panelists, the biggest ‘gay threat’ is not just over Christian ideology but over national security.”
Matt Barber, the panel’s moderator and a dean at Liberty University … made a case that promoting gays in the military presents a national threat because most gay military men will be more focused on their attraction to other men than on their military duties, saying it comes down to the soldier who ‘has your back or the one who wants to rub it.’
Revealing just how up to date he is, Barber also “brought up the argument that the high rate of HIV and AIDS in the gay community presents a health risk when it comes to battlefield transfusions.” Not to be outdone, Robert Knight, executive director for the American Civil Rights Union said, “Homosexuality is the greatest threat to the criminalization of Christianity.”
Panelist Greg Quinlan, president of Parents and Friends of Ex-Gays & Gays, identifies another indication of the power of the back-rubbing gay termite: “The homosexual lobby is shamelessly hijacking this bullying issue,” inserting “a sexual anarchist agenda into public schools under the guise of bullying.” I told you Ramos has nothing on these people. LGBTs have an inordinate amount of power. So the less powerful kids screaming “Fag!” and “Dyke!” are only protecting themselves.
At one point, “Barber called same-sex orientation ‘hedonism repackaged,’” and regarding the “T” in LGBT, delivered this not clever comment: “It’s the emperor wears no clothes meets George Orwell. Why stop at transgender identity? Why not species identity – someone wants to get in touch with their inner horse.”
I’m still trying to work out same-sex orientation as “hedonism repackaged.” All I can come up with is that the powerful homosexuals even managed to subvert the real meaning of “hedonism.”
Another familiar argument from Sorba: “A civil right that conflicts with natural right is no right at all. The [homosexual] behavior is immoral. It divides you from truth … . If you don’t have truth, you have nothing but fake.”
Interestingly, when an audience member asked, “‘What are going to be the rights of we homophobes?’, explaining her use of the word ‘homophobe’ was sarcastic,” the panel members said, “they just have to wait for the homosexuals to ‘self-destruct.’” That seems rather wimpy. Or maybe it’s a way of preserving the “issue” for future AGA relevancy.
Panel member Cynthia Dunbar, assistant law professor at Liberty University, managed a little “love the sinner, hate the sin” language. “We have to reach out to those trapped in a lifestyle that ultimately leads to death.” But she made it clear she gets the dangers of homosexual power. “There are a lot of gay staffers in Congress. They work all hours and they don’t have family lives, but they do have veto power.” No family life for the fakers, but they compensate with veto power.
As Campaign 2012 ramps up, Anti-Gay Agenda believers, beware the powerful hedonistic whimsical capricious homosexual termites who are eating away at the traditional fabric of society. And a termite empowered by his or her inner horse … now that’s radically powerful. But be of good cheer: the forces of the AGA have your backs. Whether you let them rub it is, of course, is up to you. Just remember, the Rainbow Caped Termites are watching.
Oh! I love this piece, Joyce.
No wonder Michele Barchmann won the straw poll at Liberty recently, though at Falwell’s old haunts there a bigots abounding.
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Bachmann fits in at Liberty, yes. Scarily, a good number of people would probably have been quite comfortable at The Awakening.
The Mighty Termite made me laugh, just by itself.
Thanks for the tweet
Well done, Joyce.
I don’t have to worry about getting taken in or being ran over. I avoid all orgs like the plague, as I believe they’ve all been co-opted by Wall Street funding.
With our nation’s infrastructure crumbling, I don’t even align myself with social issues, even though, I am gay. It’s the economy, stupid and it hasn’t recovered for Main Street, leaving millions of us citizens, behind. My mind, heart and will power are with the many who are still suffering, unlike our mainstream media who are focused on billionaires like Donald Trump, while he’s doing a-okay from Obama’s governance. He doth protest too much. Ain’t buying.
Hi Ronc. As always, good to hear from you.
The economy in general, and jobs in particular, are a very big focus and concern for me, too. The issues overlap for me — among other things, many gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender folks are hurting because of the poor economy, too. We need an honest and ongoing focus on our two party front for the oligarchy, and what that’s doing to all of us.
The civil rights issues remain — in the last few weeks, two congressional hearings about DADT, and one coming up about DOMA. It’s all politics, of course, but everytime the Anti-Gay Agenda gets another round of publicity, whether in DC or at something like The Awakening, I see the need for the struggle to continue.
I am with you, Joyce — thanks again!
It’s interesting that the gay lifestyle is considered anti-christian when so many christians are apparently gay. In reference to their feelings about gays in the military: I can see the trailer for the film now; 2 soldiers in a fox hole, missles and cluster bombs falling all around them, a hail of gunfire from attack helicopters; In the midst of all this, the gay soldier looks longingly at the other and thinks, ” What I wouldn’t give to be up his butthole.” I’m not sure I know what natural rights are, it’s been a long time since I’ve read Emerson, but somehow I don’t think it would prohibit two people of the same sex from doing the wild thing. As far as hedonism goes, I will admit that years ago, while living in the East Village, I know plenty of hedonistic gay people; I also new plenty of hedonistic straight people. I can’t help but wonder where those priests and catholic school teachers in Pennsylvania fit in.They were recently indicted in an abuse scandle. One child was ” passed around ” much like biker gangs pass women around, for their hedonistic pleasure.
Fangio,
For me, I don’t challenge people’s Christian views on the subject. They are entitled to their viewpoint as I am. What I do try to be is a good example in the *public* eye. Just another guy trying to survive in an America gone fascist crazy on Wall Street, causing a horrible economy for the majority. Most identify with me as being normal just like them. I only run into problems if I have expectations from people.
It’s unimaginable to me in 2011, that being gay would be a problem for anyone. I think it’s in almost every family and isn’t cause for alarm, like it was when I was a child, decades ago. If people are going to be closed-minded, not much you can do to change that, other than, show others the respect you’d wish them to treat you.
Sort of on subject, but not quite. Did any hear Sarah Palin in Madison WI today?
Talking about the Tea Party, in regards to everyone else (the Republicans, Washington, Democrats, Media, Obama, etc.) she stated:
“We’re Here! We’re Clear! Get used to it!”
hmmm?
Palin is yesterday’s news. She’s turned herself into a caricature. I guess you haven’t realized yet that Bachmann has stolen her crown.
There are people that think Michelle Bachmann is a caricature. And at least for right now, Donald Trump is running with the crown LOL !!
LOLOLOL! Yeah, 100s turned out to hear Sarah in Madison. Doesn’t quite compare to the 82K that turned out in Madison, last month, for worker’s rights
As far as, “We’re Here! We’re Clear! Get used to it!” Do I need a decoder? It makes zero sense to me.
Ronc99 Sarah Palin drew 6,000 to 9,000 people from the estimates I have been looking today in Madison, Wisconsin, in which she spoke while it was cold outside while Donald Trump only drew 300 people in sunny Florida. Attitudes towards gay people are changing and for the better. There are new polls showing gay marriage to be more acceptable and even by a majority of people. But there is still so much that needs to be done.
The growing acceptance of same gender marriage is a key indicator of the changing national attitude, toward more tolerance, and even actual support. And as many have speculated, that kind of evidence toward changing views is a part of what drives the Anti-Gay Agenda people. As you say, there is still much to do.