POFO Anything Goes Thread. ((Warning do not enter if you can't handle fire))

[Spesh]

Totally agree. In my opinion, the GOP could do themselves a huge favor by backing off many of the social stances they currently hold. Especially when it comes to gay marriage. I think most people under 30 could care less about "traditional marriage". Sure it would piss off some Christians, but they'll keep voting Republican. I can see that Renaissance happening. Just look at the trends. Agnostics and Atheists are increasing (certainly doesn't help the GOP). The ratio of minorities to whites is also increasing. That's why I said the GOP really needs to go after the Latino vote. If they lose a majority of the SW states, then they'll have a really hard time winning a general election. If the Latino vote ends up pushing Florida to more of a Wisconsin/Pennsylvania like state in terms of leaning left, then the Republicans are really screwed.

I think its important to point out what the Republican party has done to women the last few years. Now, women bashing isnt something new, but the positions they have taken just to oppose Democrats has been mind boggling. Trying to redefine "rape", limiting birth control, and forcing women to go through invasive acts for legal medical procedures is ****ing retarded. It does nothing but inflame females and only the most diehard conservative women will stick with that. For the life of me, i cant figure out why many of these politicians publically back such short sighted measures.

As you and Locke pointed out, there is a movement of "out with the old, in with the new". Politicians should be catering to these new generations. Abortions are a bit of a "safe" subject because there are religious implications and because its not something thats going to change anytime soon. Trying to decide what is the correct form of Rape does nothing but alienate a voter block. As well, if conservatives think women dont notice the fact that Viagra is covered under health insurance but birth control pills "shouldnt be", they are mistaken.

The past few months ive been getting a bit frustrated with the notion that "social issues" arent important. Now, im not going to go all Rick Santorum about it and if given a choice between fixing the economy or allowing gays to get married ill pick the former over the latter everyday of the week, but i recognize that these issues are important to the people that have to deal with it. Many of these issues arent issues at all for younger generations, they are considered the norm. And that will quickly become a problem for many politicians from the right to adapt to.

[Locke]

I think its important to point out what the Republican party has done to women the last few years. Now, women bashing isnt something new, but the positions they have taken just to oppose Democrats has been mind boggling. Trying to redefine "rape", limiting birth control, and forcing women to go through invasive acts for legal medical procedures is ****ing retarded. It does nothing but inflame females and only the most diehard conservative women will stick with that. For the life of me, i cant figure out why many of these politicians publically back such short sighted measures.

As you and Locke pointed out, there is a movement of "out with the old, in with the new". Politicians should be catering to these new generations. Abortions are a bit of a "safe" subject because there are religious implications and because its not something thats going to change anytime soon. Trying to decide what is the correct form of Rape does nothing but alienate a voter block. As well, if conservatives think women dont notice the fact that Viagra is covered under health insurance but birth control pills "shouldnt be", they are mistaken.

The past few months ive been getting a bit frustrated with the notion that "social issues" arent important. Now, im not going to go all Rick Santorum about it and if given a choice between fixing the economy or allowing gays to get married ill pick the former over the latter everyday of the week, but i recognize that these issues are important to the people that have to deal with it. Many of these issues arent issues at all for younger generations, they are considered the norm. And that will quickly become a problem for many politicians from the right to adapt to.

Agreed. It's frustrating seeing people say that social issues are nothing more than distractions from the "real issues". I can assure everyone, the right to marry someone you love is not a distraction to a gay person. The right to have an abortion if they want to isn't a distraction to the 22 year old who had a condom break and doesn't want to stop going to college. The truth behind that is going to be reflected in the polls in a few weeks. The new generation of Conservatives is going to need to adapt, or accept the inevitable sharp decrease in relevance.

I've read several articles from intelligent conservatives saying this exact same thing, too. It's just that the Tea Party Conservatives seem to have a stranglehold on the party, and completely overwhelm the reasonable conservatives with their out-of-date views on society...

[NY8123]

Agreed. It's frustrating seeing people say that social issues are nothing more than distractions from the "real issues". I can assure everyone, the right to marry someone you love is not a distraction to a gay person. The right to have an abortion if they want to isn't a distraction to the 22 year old who had a condom break and doesn't want to stop going to college. The truth behind that is going to be reflected in the polls in a few weeks. The new generation of Conservatives is going to need to adapt, or accept the inevitable sharp decrease in relevance.

I've read several articles from intelligent conservatives saying this exact same thing, too. It's just that the Tea Party Conservatives seem to have a stranglehold on the party, and completely overwhelm the reasonable conservatives with their out-of-date views on society...

Who the **** wears condoms?????????

[Spesh]

Who the **** wears condoms?????????

Those damned Poors!

[tylerdolphin]

Who the **** wears condoms?????????

People that cant afford abortions IMHO.

[NY8123]

People that cant afford abortions IMHO.

Damn you must be so poor that you po. Hell usually you can find like a hundred of those old metal coat hangers lying around to fish that little sucker outta there with!

[tylerdolphin]

Damn you must be so poor that you po. Hell usually you can find like a hundred of those old metal coat hangers lying around to fish that little sucker outta there with!

True, but some women dont like the wire hanger route. So high maintenance.

[Spesh]

True, but some women dont like the wire hanger route. So high maintenance.

God invented a solution for that problem: stairs.

[tylerdolphin]

God invented a solution for that problem: stairs.

But if she breaks her neck on the fall you can only **** her like 3 more times.

[Spesh]

But if she breaks her neck on the fall you can only **** her like 3 more times.

3 more lays and no child supporter? Sounds like a win to me.