Westboro Baptist aim to preach at Tech funerals - Page 3

diamond · 11-01-2007, 03:55 PM

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Originally posted by MrsSpringsteen
Where did you read that he's a registered Democrat... All parties are capable of it.

I'm well connected in many circles and know a few ppl.

dbs

MrsSpringsteen · 11-01-2007, 04:13 PM

Oh, OK-keepin it on the downlow, right?

This is what it says on Wikipedia-somehow I have a hard time believing that he's still a Democrat. Maybe, considering how bizarro the whole thing is. I am ashamed of Al Gore.

Democratic Party

Phelps has run in various Kansas Democratic Party primaries five times, but has never won. These included races for governor in 1990, 1994, and 1998, receiving about 15% of the vote in 1998.[34] In the 1992 Democratic Party primary for U.S. Senate, Phelps received 31% of the vote [35] Phelps ran for mayor of Topeka in 1993 [36] and 1997. [37]

Support for Al Gore

Phelps supported Al Gore in the 1988 Democratic Party primary election.[38] In his 1984 Senate race, Gore opposed a "gay bill of rights" and stated that homosexuality was not something that "society should affirm".[39] Phelps has stated that he supported Gore because of these earlier comments.[40] According to Phelps, members of the Westboro Baptist Church helped run Gore's 1988 campaign in Kansas. Phelps' son, Fred Phelps Jr., hosted a Gore fundraiser, which Al and Tipper Gore attended, at his home in Topeka.[10][40] Fred Phelps, Jr. served as a Gore delegate to the 1988 Democratic National Convention.[40][41] Gore spokesman Dag Vega declined to comment; "We are not dignifying those stories with a response."[42]

Opposition to Al Gore and Bill Clinton

During the 1992 presidential campaign, Phelps protested Hillary Clinton during a campaign speech in support of the Clinton-Gore ticket at the University of Kansas on October 14, 1992. In Bill Clinton's second presidential campaign, Phelps and the Westboro church also opposed Clinton and Gore because of the administration's support for gay rights. The entire Westboro congregation picketed a 1997 inaugural ball[43], denouncing Gore as a "famous fag pimp."[44] In 1998, Westboro picketed the funeral of Gore's father, screaming vulgarities at Gore and telling him, "your dad's in Hell."[44]

In the aftermath of the election, in an incident that would be repeated years later when Phelps circulated a petition to outlaw homosexual work protection, many of the Kansas Democrats who had cast votes for Phelps came forward to express their distaste for him. They said that Phelps had lied about his intentions to numerous constituents, using double-talk and fuzzy language to confuse them; neglected to mention his stances on race, religion, and homosexuality, and campaigned mainly on the platform of a "good ol' boy" Southern gentleman and retired lawyer unfairly prosecuted by the system.[45]

diamond · 11-01-2007, 04:18 PM

As of Nov 1, 2007, he's still a registered Democrat. Ok?
Go figure.

dbs

MrsSpringsteen · 11-01-2007, 04:19 PM

Do you honestly think political affiliation matters one iota to that guy?

diamond · 11-01-2007, 04:21 PM

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Originally posted by MrsSpringsteen
Do you honestly think political affiliation matters one iota to that guy?

yes, where ever he can get the most milage for his cause.

dbs

MrsSpringsteen · 11-01-2007, 04:23 PM

So you think Democrats would give him the most mileage?

Moonlit_Angel · 11-01-2007, 04:43 PM

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Originally posted by U2democrat
I was appreciative of Gov. Kaine's angry reaction yesterday when he was asked about gun control policies...I forgot his exact words but it was something along the lines of 'for those who are already turning this into a political debate I have nothing but disdain for you.' Thank you. Let the emotional and physical wounds heal first.

Oooh. Nicely said

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Members of a fundamentalist Kansas church ordered to pay nearly $11 million in damages to a grieving father smiled as they walked out of the courtroom, vowing that the verdict would not deter them from protesting at military funerals.

Ughhhhhhhhhhhh... *Reads Phelps-Roper quotes as well...

*

People like this seriously make me want to vomit. Sorry. I just...I just don't get it. They're allowed to do this, yes, but...gah. It just pisses me off so, SO much. Grow the hell up already.

Angela

A_Wanderer · 11-01-2007, 04:45 PM

I think that approaching it as an invasion of privacy makes it less clear cut. They should have the right to spew their brand of faith based hatred loud and clear though.

diamond · 11-01-2007, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MrsSpringsteen
So you think Democrats would give him the most mileage?

Yes; proportionately speaking I think there are more loons in the Democrat Party, hence he can hide better.

dbs

MrsSpringsteen · 11-01-2007, 04:48 PM

Loons are equally distributed

verte76 · 11-02-2007, 08:40 AM

It's really in poor taste for these people to take hate and such to Virginia Tech. Those people have been though hell.

BVS · 11-02-2007, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by diamond
As of Nov 1, 2007, he's still a registered Democrat. Ok?
Go figure.

dbs

And so was Billy Graham, what's your point?

Most serial killers are registered Republicans...

A_Wanderer · 11-02-2007, 11:18 AM

What's your point? Sociopaths perform better in the business world.

DaveC · 11-02-2007, 12:05 PM

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Originally posted by diamond

This is good news for people that have been harrassed indiscrimantly.

I hope the

hateful registered Democrat Fred Phelps pays dearly:

What the HELL does that have to do with anything??

You're suggesting that the Democratic Party agrees with Fred Phelps by the sheer fact that he might have a membership card?

Jesus, db. You're a nice guy, and you don't deserve a lot of the crap you take in this forum, and I've got a lot of respect for you as a result. And I'm sorry to say this but you've really hit rock bottom with this post. Come on. This is inane, and I think you know that. I know you've got a brain, so please use it.

diamond · 11-02-2007, 02:03 PM

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Originally posted by DaveC

What the HELL does that have to do with anything??

Nothing.

[QUOTE]Originally posted by DaveC
[B]

You're suggesting that the Democratic Party agrees with Fred Phelps by the sheer fact that he might have a membership card?

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Originally posted by DaveC

Jesus, db. You're a nice guy, and you don't deserve a lot of the crap you take in this forum...

I did it only to prove a point.

That's all.

Although there could be .765943% more loons in the in the Democratic Party.

dbs

DaveC · 11-02-2007, 02:09 PM

I don't think there was any point to prove there, but I don't wish to incite a debate/argument, so I'll leave it be.

phillyfan26 · 11-02-2007, 02:12 PM

The Westboro Baptist Church is probably the single most despicable group of human beings in America right now.

11-01-2007, 04:13 PM	#42
MrsSpringsteen Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 28,206 Local Time: 06:33 PM	Oh, OK-keepin it on the downlow, right? This is what it says on Wikipedia-somehow I have a hard time believing that he's still a Democrat. Maybe, considering how bizarro the whole thing is. I am ashamed of Al Gore. Democratic Party Phelps has run in various Kansas Democratic Party primaries five times, but has never won. These included races for governor in 1990, 1994, and 1998, receiving about 15% of the vote in 1998.[34] In the 1992 Democratic Party primary for U.S. Senate, Phelps received 31% of the vote [35] Phelps ran for mayor of Topeka in 1993 [36] and 1997. [37] Support for Al Gore Phelps supported Al Gore in the 1988 Democratic Party primary election.[38] In his 1984 Senate race, Gore opposed a "gay bill of rights" and stated that homosexuality was not something that "society should affirm".[39] Phelps has stated that he supported Gore because of these earlier comments.[40] According to Phelps, members of the Westboro Baptist Church helped run Gore's 1988 campaign in Kansas. Phelps' son, Fred Phelps Jr., hosted a Gore fundraiser, which Al and Tipper Gore attended, at his home in Topeka.[10][40] Fred Phelps, Jr. served as a Gore delegate to the 1988 Democratic National Convention.[40][41] Gore spokesman Dag Vega declined to comment; "We are not dignifying those stories with a response."[42] Opposition to Al Gore and Bill Clinton During the 1992 presidential campaign, Phelps protested Hillary Clinton during a campaign speech in support of the Clinton-Gore ticket at the University of Kansas on October 14, 1992. In Bill Clinton's second presidential campaign, Phelps and the Westboro church also opposed Clinton and Gore because of the administration's support for gay rights. The entire Westboro congregation picketed a 1997 inaugural ball[43], denouncing Gore as a "famous fag pimp."[44] In 1998, Westboro picketed the funeral of Gore's father, screaming vulgarities at Gore and telling him, "your dad's in Hell."[44] In the aftermath of the election, in an incident that would be repeated years later when Phelps circulated a petition to outlaw homosexual work protection, many of the Kansas Democrats who had cast votes for Phelps came forward to express their distaste for him. They said that Phelps had lied about his intentions to numerous constituents, using double-talk and fuzzy language to confuse them; neglected to mention his stances on race, religion, and homosexuality, and campaigned mainly on the platform of a "good ol' boy" Southern gentleman and retired lawyer unfairly prosecuted by the system.[45] __________________

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phillyfan26 Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 30,343 Local Time: 05:33 PM	The Westboro Baptist Church is probably the single most despicable group of human beings in America right now. __________________

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11-01-2007, 04:18 PM	#43
diamond ONE love, blood, life Join Date: May 2002 Location: Tempe, Az USA Posts: 12,856 Local Time: 03:33 PM	As of Nov 1, 2007, he's still a registered Democrat. Ok? Go figure. dbs

11-01-2007, 04:19 PM	#44
MrsSpringsteen Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 28,206 Local Time: 06:33 PM	Do you honestly think political affiliation matters one iota to that guy?

11-01-2007, 04:23 PM	#46
MrsSpringsteen Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 28,206 Local Time: 06:33 PM	So you think Democrats would give him the most mileage?

11-01-2007, 04:45 PM	#48
A_Wanderer ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The Wild West Posts: 12,518 Local Time: 08:33 AM	I think that approaching it as an invasion of privacy makes it less clear cut. They should have the right to spew their brand of faith based hatred loud and clear though.

11-01-2007, 04:48 PM	#50
MrsSpringsteen Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 28,206 Local Time: 06:33 PM	Loons are equally distributed

11-02-2007, 08:40 AM	#51
verte76 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: May 2002 Location: hoping for changes Posts: 23,331 Local Time: 10:33 PM	It's really in poor taste for these people to take hate and such to Virginia Tech. Those people have been though hell.

11-02-2007, 11:18 AM	#53
A_Wanderer ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The Wild West Posts: 12,518 Local Time: 08:33 AM	What's your point? Sociopaths perform better in the business world.

11-02-2007, 02:09 PM	#56
DaveC Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: turtle island Posts: 22,243 Local Time: 06:33 PM	I don't think there was any point to prove there, but I don't wish to incite a debate/argument, so I'll leave it be.