Comments on: Babeu wins in Arizona

By: Lord_Byron

Lord_Byron — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:49:52 +0000

I don’t have a problem with him being a gay republican, but I have a problem with the alleged abuse of power. This is the same state that lets crazy, old man Sheriff Arpaio run things. I don’t care if you think prison and jail exist to punish those in them, but what he has done against people is inhumane. I know that he was cleared of power, but I am still leery of cops especially southern cops.

Southern cops have a very bad track record when it comes to minority groups.

By: Timothy (TRiG)

Timothy (TRiG) — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 10:57:51 +0000

Anyone who thinks the US Democratic party are socialists could do with meeting some real socialists now and again.

TRiG.

By: Jim Hlavac

Jim Hlavac — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 02:28:12 +0000

The idea that whom I smooch is a political position, or that it impels me to vote for this party or the other is absurd. When I first started voting more than 35 years ago, every politician was against gay folks – we were all criminals even. So I wanted to know not who was “pro-gay” or “gay friendly” — I wanted to know who will cut the taxes, and make some sense on a host of non-gay issues. Then over time — because of what we gay folks did — not what some politicians lead on, for they have followed us, even Obama has followed us, and not we him — some politicians began to court gay votes. And soon, all will. The whole nation is evolving after all – - and they’ve been doing it for decades. Indeed, 95% of what gay folks have won in this nation in terms of acceptance and decency came not from politics at all – but through our patient discussion with family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, etc. Politicians were the last on our boat.

As for “neo-Nazis,” well, no, I’m not happy with that, but on the other hand, — any one who hangs out with neo-Communists doesn’t deserve election, in my book — which leaves me precious few to vote for — since the Republican party has been seized by fundamentalists and the Democrats by socialists — and both are authority freaks — I’m going to keep voting libertarian – -and urge everyone else to do so too.

By: iDavid

iDavid — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 01:01:23 +0000

He’s smart honest good at his job and half the state probably wants to bed him, gay and straight alike. Of course he’s going to get reelected.

By: pax58

pax58 — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:36:04 +0000

I well give you credit for a well thought out article. However, I take issue with your supprt of this man, not for political reasons, but for the cause of human compassion. He has used his position to demonize Hispanics, who are not only a large percentage of southern AZ, but have roots- that go back long before European-American set foot in this part of the world. Anyone who hangs out with neo-Nazies it not fit to serve in public office. Your claim of the New Times attack is a bit fresh….New Times I will admit loves got you journalism, but it is journalism like the New Times does that often uncovers hypocracy….I am sure the New Times has no problem with gay politicians, just gay politicians who demonize undocuments Mexicans and then gets cault sleeping with one. True irony there