'Democrats hate our troops,' says hate group which actually hates our troops

To commemorate Transgender Day of Visibility and to voice disagreement with Trump's ridiculous ban of transgender men and women serving in the military, Democratic lawmakers have been conducting symbolic but meaningful gestures. These gestures, such as hanging the transgender equality flag outside their Capitol Hill offices, were meant to show support to the transgender community

The conservative and religious right zeroed in on the allegation that some lawmakers were supposedly replacing the POW/MIA flag for the transgender equality flag.   Newsweek identified only one lawmaker, Representative Kim Schrier,  who did it. But to hear conservative and right-wing publications spin it, Democrats supposedly replaced the POW/MIA flag en masse.

 And leave it to SPLC-designated hate group the Family Research to zero in without any shred of self-awareness:

Is it Capitol Hill or a transgender pride parade? In some hallways, it's tough to tell. The same Democrats who think our military should take a backseat to gender-free validation are proving it by lining the walls of House office buildings with "trans equality" flags. And in case our troops didn't know where they ranked with Speaker Nancy Pelosi's (D-Calif.) party, some even took down POW displays to make room. 

It's a jarring sight on the 5th floor of the Longworth House Office Building. A sea of baby blue and pink flags greets everyone who walks by -- an unpleasant reminder of just where the new majority's priorities are. Not that anyone really needed reminding. Late yesterday, Speaker Nancy Pelosi's (D-Calif.) party made it quite clear what they thought about our service members by condemning a policy that saves our military from deadly distractions. But in the Left's hierarchy of political priorities, keeping the troops safe has always fallen way below keeping them "tolerant."

'Conservative writer fired after homophobic rant against gay journalist' & other Mon midday news briefs

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The Denise Infamously Dragged By Meghan McCain On Twitter ‘Fired’ After Anti-Gay Rant - She got what she deserved but the entire thing is very hypocritical. The publication which fired her, The Federalist, have said worse things about the LGBTQ community, albeit in a less vulgar manner

Crackpot victim alert - The newest so-called victim of the "LGBTQ Mafia" is a lying flop just like the others. 

Texas AG Probes ‘Potential Discrimination’ In Airport’s Axing Of Chick-Fil-A - The same state which wants to pass a law making it legal for medical professionals to deny services to the LGBTQ community, mind you.

Over 20,000 protestors showed up at a hate group’s international conference - Good for them! We need more spotlight focused on World Congress of Families (WCF).

Six gay minutes with Waylon Smithers of 'The Simpsons'

Again, let's ease into the week with a little comedy and frivolity. How much has Waylon Smithers' sexual orientation has been used a comedic device on The Simpsons over the years? This much. It's interesting to gauge the trajectory of LGBTQ visibility by this one character.

'Beyonce and Jay-Z, Sean Hayes, 'Queer Eye,' 'Love, Simon'' honored at GLAAD Media Awards' & other Fri news briefs

Beyonce And Jay-Z’s Emotional GLAAD Media Awards Speech Honors Family, Champions LGBTQ Rights

‘Queer Eye,’ ‘Love, Simon,’ ‘Vida’ Honored at GLAAD Media Awards -  Congratulations to all of the GLAAD Media Award nominees and recipients. And see you in May for the second half!

Google pulls "conversion therapy" app amid pressure from LGBTQ groups - About time, too.

George Clooney: Boycott hotels over Brunei anti-gay death laws - Yes!

NCLR and Lambda Legal Sue Arizona over Anti-LGBTQ Curriculum Law - THIS is wonderful!

Anti-LGBTQ activist claims Jussie Smollett was freed to protect 'three pillars of liberalism'

According to anti-LGBTQ activist Peter LaBarbera (first picture), Jussie Smollett (second picture) was able to walk away from charges of allegedly staging a hate crime to protect the 'three pillars of liberalism.'

Perennial anti-LGBTQ activist and all-around laughing stock 'Porno' Pete LaBarbera claims to know why actor Jussie Smollett was able to walk away free from charges that he allegedly staged a hate crime.

According to LaBarbera, Smollett being gay had a lot to do with it:

One pro-family activist who works to expose the truth about homosexuality says he is not happy with the decision of prosecutors to drop all charges against openly gay Smollett. 

. . . Americans for Truth about Homosexuality Founder and President Peter LaBarbera argues that liberalism has encouraged people like Smollett to act like victims in fake hate crimes. 

"Liberals have deified homosexuality,” the pro-family leader asserted. “Liberals have decided that homosexuality –[which is] a sexual perversion [and] immoral behavior – a sin in the eyes of God -- is almost sacred." 

The Christian leader also noted that homosexuality is one of the three pillars of liberalism today – along with support of abortion and illegal immigration. 

"And so, because liberals have celebrated homosexuality to such a degree, they've helped these gay activists to feel like, “Oh, wow, I'm a victim, and the right is so hateful,” and they make up this whole mindset,” the outspoken conservative continued. “And then, sometimes, things can go off the deep end – like Jesse Smollett – and they act on it."

Yes, I confess that Peter LaBarbera is correct. And I would know because I was chairman of the committee to get Smollett freed. And I was very angry that I had to take time away from my crucial work of "recruiting" Christians into homosexuality and imprisoning children to hinder them from practicing their faith. Or something like. that.

But this was supposed to be secret. Who spilled the beans to LaBarbera? Why can't any of you queens keep your mouths shut?

Unrelated post, but still check it out while you're here - What's wrong with anti-LGBTQ 'religious freedom' laws? It's rather simple to explain.;

'Apple, Google, Facebook stand against TX anti-LGBTQ bills' & other Thur midday news briefs

Apple, Google, Facebook rebuke ‘divisive’ anti-LGBTQ bills in Texas Legislature -Good for them.

Why is Google cozying up to anti-LGBTQ activists? They won’t say. - BUT, let's not get too happy. Google, we gotta talk. 

What's wrong with anti-LGBTQ 'religious freedom' laws? It's rather simple to explain. - Post from last night. Bears repeating, retweeting, sharing. etc. etc. 

Brunei’s New Anti-LGBTQ Law Introduces Stoning and Whipping - Good Lord, this is awful!

The LGBTQ community can’t win our rights until we start making sure others can too - Amen

What's wrong with anti-LGBTQ 'religious freedom' laws? It's rather simple to explain.

One thing about these so-called religious freedom bills popping up is how their supporters attempt to make them sound reasonable when they aren't.

This is how the fake news source, One News Now, described one in Texas:

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R-Texas) is pressing forward with a new bill that would protect the religious rights of Texans when threatened by LGBTQ activists seeking privileges in the name of “civil rights,” inclusion, and so-called “nondiscrimination.”  . . . “The bill would allow state license holders like lawyers, health care professionals and counselors to serve clients based on their religious beliefs without any adverse actions from licensing boards,” CBN News reported. 

It sounds justified except for when one gets past the rhetorical nonsense. And there is a simple way to do this. Substitute other racial and ethnic groups for the phrase "LGBTQ activists."

1.Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R-Texas) is pressing forward with a new bill that would protect the religious rights of Texans when threatened by African-Americans seeking privileges in the name of “civil rights,” inclusion, and so-called “nondiscrimination.”  . . . “The bill would allow state license holders like lawyers, health care professionals and counselors to serve clients based on their religious beliefs without any adverse actions from licensing boards,” CBN News reported.  

2. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R-Texas) is pressing forward with a new bill that would protect the religious rights of Texans when threatened by people of the Jewish faith seeking privileges in the name of “civil rights,” inclusion, and so-called “nondiscrimination.”  . . . “The bill would allow state license holders like lawyers, health care professionals and counselors to serve clients based on their religious beliefs without any adverse actions from licensing boards,” CBN News reported.  

3. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R-Texas) is pressing forward with a new bill that would protect the religious rights of Texans when threatened by interracial couples seeking privileges in the name of “civil rights,” inclusion, and so-called “nondiscrimination.”  . . . “The bill would allow state license holders like lawyers, health care professionals and counselors to serve clients based on their religious beliefs without any adverse actions from licensing boards,” CBN News reported.  

4. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R-Texas) is pressing forward with a new bill that would protect the religious rights of Texans when threatened by Muslims seeking privileges in the name of “civil rights,” inclusion, and so-called “nondiscrimination.”  . . . “The bill would allow state license holders like lawyers, health care professionals and counselors to serve clients based on their religious beliefs without any adverse actions from licensing boards,” CBN News reported. 

 If it bothers you when other groups are substituted for "LGBTQ activists," then shouldn't it bother you that "LGBTQ activists" (which is anti-LGBT industry code phrasing for LGBTQ people in general) are the prime group targeted by these bills in the first place?

Claiming that these laws merely protect people's "rights" to serve clients based on their religious beliefs without any adverse actions  is a clever deception which doesn't answer a key question. What if  a person's religious beliefs dictate that African-Americans are inferior? Or that interracial couples are sinful? Or that Muslims or Jewish people shouldn't be treated the same as Christians? Or vice versa?

It's not by accident that the supporters of these "religious freedom" bills tend to avoid these questions.


Related post - Texas Republicans advance a bill that would allow doctors to refuse LGBTQ patients