Gay rights advocates to “out” those who support referendum opposing domestic partnerships
posted at 9:03 pm on June 1, 2009 by Allahpundit
A group called WhoSigned.org says it will publicize the names of people signing petitions for Referendum 71, which seeks a public vote to overturn a new expansion of Washington’s same-sex partnerships…
In a statement Monday, WhoSigned.org says it expects people who see the names online to contact the signers for what may be uncomfortable talks about gay rights.
That’s as good as euphemism as any for what they have in mind. If it’s all about pressuring opponents of gay rights with boycotts and “direct action” of various sorts, legitimate and otherwise, why allow a secret ballot at all? Force everyone to sign on the dotted line at the polling place and then publish their names. That’s what this amounts to in practice anyway.
Blowback
Note from Hot Air management: This section is for comments from Hot Air's community of registered readers. Please don't assume that Hot Air management agrees with or otherwise endorses any particular comment just because we let it stand. A reminder: Anyone who fails to comply with our terms of use may lose their posting privilege.
Trackbacks/Pings
Trackback URL
Comments
Comment pages: « Previous 1 2
What kind of moron is going to look up the phone number of somebody they don’t even know and call them up to harass them? I hope everyone has caller ID and reports them for harassment. Maybe there could be a site to report the phone numbers of those who call absolute strangers to harass them. Then some of us could give them a dose of their own medicine.
When will people learn to mind their own damn business?
justincase on June 1, 2009 at 9:53 PM
boko fittleworth on June 1, 2009 at 9:15 PM
Boko, old chap! Haven’t seen you ’round the Drones in a while.
As to your question, appears to be a bit of a non-starter, eh? Bit of pork chops and applesauce with neither chop nor sauce. Touch of threat in the offing sans resolution?
If the nightshirt fits … have a nightcap. I recommend the Green Swizzle.
Uncle Pinky on June 1, 2009 at 9:53 PM
I guess the ones coming to your house for the uncomfortable talk won’t be the Qu*** Eye guys?
I mean, them, you could use a visit from.
J.E. Dyer on June 1, 2009 at 9:53 PM
You probably didn’t read either, or didn’t understand.
radiofreevillage on June 1, 2009 at 9:54 PM
Do you think radiofreeforall cares?
CWforFreedom on June 1, 2009 at 9:55 PM
A free society relies on the protection of individuals to be able to participate in the democratic process without fear of reprisal from vindictive, POS facists like you.
SuperCool on June 1, 2009 at 9:55 PM
Perhaps you should acquaint yourself with the laws against harassment:
http://www.letswrap.com/legal/harass.htm
Oh, and peer pressure can work both ways, pal.
Dreadnought on June 1, 2009 at 9:56 PM
Hmmm have you harassed the one yet?
CWforFreedom on June 1, 2009 at 9:56 PM
No, he’s right. I read both. It’s very Orwellian.
Ronnie on June 1, 2009 at 9:56 PM
Only if I have a pot of boiling water and a lot of butter.
- The Cat
MirCat on June 1, 2009 at 9:56 PM
So you think those books supported such group think? Laughable idiot.
CWforFreedom on June 1, 2009 at 9:57 PM
Doctor, heal thyself.
I’m fine with that.
radiofreevillage on June 1, 2009 at 9:57 PM
All the petitioners have to do is arrange to have only pre-approved numbers dial through to their phones. No unidentifiable numbers will ring through. Its a service offered everywhere throughout local major phone companies. This tactic will do nothing. It fails.
canditaylor68 on June 1, 2009 at 9:58 PM
They already did this in CA and harassed a couple of people right out of their jobs.
PattyJ on June 1, 2009 at 9:59 PM
Which “group think”? Should one wipe their ass?
Please give two respectable answers. Then proceed with your “group think” argument.
radiofreevillage on June 1, 2009 at 9:59 PM
Radiofreevillage, do you believe in laws which prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation? If you do, then you’re not “fine with that”. “Fine with that” would mean that turnabout’s fair play, without one side hiding behind momma’s skirts.
justincase on June 1, 2009 at 9:59 PM
When are the gays going to really go after the busty sex symbol for his hatred of gays??
CWforFreedom on June 1, 2009 at 9:59 PM
Hence I specified two possibilities.
radiofreevillage on June 1, 2009 at 10:00 PM
You push group think and intimidation asswipe.
CWforFreedom on June 1, 2009 at 10:01 PM
The fact that you said this is so mind boggling ironic that it’s ironically mind boggling. I’m rather boggled right now.
- The Cat
MirCat on June 1, 2009 at 10:02 PM
RadioVillageIdiot. your answers are tired. The reality is you don’t have a problem if people are subjected to intimidation if it meets your needs. And yes that is Orwellian.
So how many letters and calls have you made to the gay hater in chief? BET- NONE
CWforFreedom on June 1, 2009 at 10:03 PM
Sounds typical Liberal,me thinks!
canopfor on June 1, 2009 at 10:04 PM
There is a reason he is the RadioVillageIdiot
CWforFreedom on June 1, 2009 at 10:04 PM
Pressure is freedom, huh. Yeah, clearly a misunderstanding on someone’s part.
Ronnie on June 1, 2009 at 10:04 PM
Pressure is fine but the intimidation factor is clearly the objective. The VillageIdiots won’t admit it but inside they know it.
CWforFreedom on June 1, 2009 at 10:06 PM
The Clinton’s threw the Gay Rights Group,
under da bus,and now Obama has done the same!
canopfor on June 1, 2009 at 10:08 PM
War is Peace; Freedom is Slavery; Ignorance is Strength.
MB4 on June 1, 2009 at 10:08 PM
So; What laws are they going to pass when the majority of U.S. citizens start changing their sex, race, religion, and sexual preference for political gain?
Cybergeezer on June 1, 2009 at 10:12 PM
In radiofreevillage’s world everything is fascist propaganda. Nothing is what it is because everything is what it isn’t. And contrary-wise; what it is, it isn’t, and what it isn’t, it is. You see?
Cheshire Cat on June 1, 2009 at 10:12 PM
That is O’s campaign in a nutshell
CWforFreedom on June 1, 2009 at 10:13 PM
When you think about it, it’s not much different than forcing people to wear little pink triangles, now is it?
SuperCool on June 1, 2009 at 10:14 PM
Intimidation and harassment can be quite peaceful. It’s still intimidation and harassment.
ddrintn on June 1, 2009 at 10:14 PM
you are not talking to someone open-minded IHYK.
CWforFreedom on June 1, 2009 at 10:15 PM
The most vocal of homosexual activists appear to promote their causes with threats, lawsuits, slurs, and harassment designed to suppress and criminalize our freedoms of speech, privacy, association and religion.
If this strategy is allowed to be successful, our country will descend further toward a totalitarian state.
Loxodonta on June 1, 2009 at 10:15 PM
You apply for a job and they say you don’t qualify because your white; Change your race to qualify;
You apply for a job and get declined because your not a woman; Change your sex to qualify.
Isn’t this what “Freedom” is all about?
Cybergeezer on June 1, 2009 at 10:17 PM
…same fascist crap…different day….
…you’d think that at least some in the “pink triangle” crowd would be hip to the irony…they who go on and on ad nauseum about rights (read: “entitlements”), social justice (again, read: “entitlements”) and dignity would not surrender that dignity trying to upset the social contract by denying other people their rights…like those to privacy, which is the environment in which homosexuality thrives, n’cest pas?
…next, they’ll begin advocating that all those who don’t support homosexual marriage should be rounded up and gassed…it’d be in character, at least….
Puritan1648 on June 1, 2009 at 10:31 PM
This, if I were to sign, would not intimidate me in the least. In fact, it would motivate me to sign the damn thing.
If they were to call or stop by my house, I would keep them going for hours.
What fun!
Saltysam on June 1, 2009 at 10:34 PM
Just read it again last week. Haven’t read it for…must be…30 years.
The novel has never been so relevant.
Saltysam on June 1, 2009 at 10:41 PM
God is Great, beer is good and people are crazy
thomasaur on June 1, 2009 at 10:59 PM
Well, maybe some of them will be met by Mr. Smith and Mr. Wesson, or even Mr. Colt. Go ahead, make my day, come on by mother frakkers.
federale86 on June 1, 2009 at 11:07 PM
From the same ones who gave you Card Check!
OneGyT on June 1, 2009 at 11:15 PM
trying to give you*
OneGyT on June 1, 2009 at 11:15 PM
The irony of this is I am a Washington State resident and I hadn’t heard a thing about Ref 71. Now that these freedom-hating, dissent-squashing, fascist sodomite morons at WhoSigned have brought this to my attention, I might make a point to sign it!
intricate3 on June 1, 2009 at 11:16 PM
Just remember. The most ardent opponents to homosexuality are blacks. I’d love to see homosexuals try to intimidate them without creating a liberal paradox.
AaronGuzman on June 2, 2009 at 12:12 AM
You weren’t in error.
Interesting factoid is that the majority of crimes waged upon homosexuals is by other homosexuals. All that “hate crimin’” upon “gays” is by other “gays”.
Lourdes on June 2, 2009 at 12:19 AM
Liberal logic fun fact: McCarthy was bad, but adopting his tactics to achieve gay marriage is good.
Hawkins1701 on June 2, 2009 at 12:26 AM
They know something’s wrong (with them), in their heart of hearts, so they’re going about trying to make “it” all about everyone else: in this case, that it’s “abnormal” to be heterosexual. That means, science is just not stylish or, uhh, scientific.
Lourdes on June 2, 2009 at 12:27 AM
FIFY
If anyone ever DARES to harass and intimidate me because of my beliefs, I will give them a piece of MY mind… and a little chit chat on the meaning of the First and Second Amendments…
newton on June 2, 2009 at 12:34 AM
radiofreevillage wrote:
There’s peer pressure and then there’s violence. Peer pressure is a gentle nudge in the rib and a “it won’t make society collapse, y’know.”
What these folks are doing is pointing a gun at people without the clip in it. What these people are doing is one breath away from shooting an abortion doctor outside his church.
I for one can tell you it’s turning me sour, and I’m a pretty darned libertarian person.
BTW rfv: you’re the best troll on Hot Air. You actually sometimes make legitimate arguments. I may disagree, but I will listen and think. Disagreement is healthy; hatefulness is not. Good for you and good for us.
noblejones on June 2, 2009 at 12:52 AM
Prove this statement or acknowledge the lie.
The Race Card on June 2, 2009 at 1:31 AM
They’re all just like jetboy, seeking to force you to agree through bullying and intimidation.
If you don’t believe that jetboy does this, search for comments by him that include the terms:
“hateful, bigot, homophobe,” etc.
TTheoLogan on June 2, 2009 at 1:39 AM
This statement is definitely true. Black churches are overwhelmingly opposed to homosexuality.
TTheoLogan on June 2, 2009 at 1:40 AM
I’ve begun to regret the invention of the semiconductor.
Kralizec on June 2, 2009 at 2:03 AM
This sounds a lot like my views on waterboarding. Of course it’s not torture because you don’t get hurt. But that doesn’t mean it’s not uncomfortable.
Gawd, I’m glad we all agree on something.
platypus on June 2, 2009 at 3:43 AM
And what is the difference between this and terrorism?
{^_^}
herself on June 2, 2009 at 4:53 AM
And you will be just as dead. If you think it’s worth it, go for it.
If you want a Warre to the knife, ala Hobbes, you can have one. Or you can leave me the f*ck alone. But those are the only two choices.
SDN on June 2, 2009 at 5:59 AM
OneGyT
On card check delivery via Marx missionaries at our front door, logic and respect are not the gifts they bear. Their delivery of “discomfort” is not simply to target the adult, but the children in the home.
maverick muse on June 2, 2009 at 6:28 AM
Typical liberal tripe. You cowards hide behind the freedoms that are provided to you by the people you hate. Just like terrorists who use the bill of rights to attempt the destruction of America.
You are vile.
csdeven on June 2, 2009 at 6:33 AM
Well said.
And given the ACLU bankroll, the lawsuits alone will ruin most opponents. Then consider the leftist judicial appointments who repudiate rule of law, replacing legality with “rich personal experience” from their Marxist agenda.
maverick muse on June 2, 2009 at 6:33 AM
Again, more liberal NAZI tactics. Publicizing campaign donations weren’t put in place as a way to intimidate donors.
You are vile.
csdeven on June 2, 2009 at 6:37 AM
Bwahahahahahaaaa!!!
Are you listening to yourself?! Like the rest of the liberals, you are psychologically damaged! You speak out of both sides of your mouth and think it makes sense. The only reality you find comforting is the one where chaos and nonsense rules.
You insist that people are trying to force gays to live by societies rules, yet you promote the re-education of the country by hijacking the word “marriage” to mean something that it never meant. Why don’t you explain to the group how you can expect people to empathize with the militant gays while they employ the Pol Pot tactics of re-education.
You can’t and wont because common sense makes no sense to you. You need psychological help immediately.
csdeven on June 2, 2009 at 6:48 AM
csdeven on June 2, 2009 at 6:33 AM
Along with your summation of capricious villains, people are noting that these Americans who endorse an ideological invasion upon opponents’ privacy are the very same radicals offended when their own comfort zone is not revered as a sacred “special” interest. The gist is selfish greed. Their self righteous pomp with cloak and dagger is blatant brown shirt coercion.
maverick muse on June 2, 2009 at 6:58 AM
I am really hating this country at the moment. But, there is no place to go.
Mommypundit on June 2, 2009 at 6:58 AM
So, as an illustration of your psychological derangement from reality, lets try and square your support for the NAZI tactics of outing people with a different opinion of yours, with your latest insistence that those whom use those tactics are the exception to the rule.
The militant gay agenda is the force behind the push to hijack the definition of the word “marriage”. Go get your own word that distinguishes between hetro sex and same sex. Their is a difference ya know. But again, your psychologically damage mind cannot accept rational solutions to these issues because you started down the road of irrational thought when you decided to nuance the difference between the two types of relationships.
To you, up is down, down is up, right is wrong, wrong is right. And where marriage is concerned, gay is straight, and straight is gay. That works in your deranged little mind until you need special consideration and separation from straight folks to benefit your particular type of sexual expression.
You are sick.
csdeven on June 2, 2009 at 7:02 AM
Yes, and note the perceptive progression from “public record” to avoid corruption into publicizing for the ideological propaganda call to arms. But in that recognition, acknowledge the common practice as radicals infiltrate to lead within all ideological movements.
Humans rationalize, likely as a matter of survival in our realities; and in that state we judge by degree. Yet the line between the right and wrong is nothing new that conservatives invented. The will to cross the line has become the entitlement to negate the line, and to negate any memory or reference to a line, requiring elimination of those who know the line.
maverick muse on June 2, 2009 at 7:17 AM
Right. “Special” interest is counter-productive to what these NAZI’s think they want. They are trying to “special interest” themselves into being the same as everyone else. The sickness continues when they continually go back and forth to suit their latest agenda.
csdeven on June 2, 2009 at 7:19 AM
Focus on a blessing, and never give up.
maverick muse on June 2, 2009 at 7:20 AM
Great point. I would add that once the established lines have been obliterated, these NAZI’s will create their own lines that require people to adopt un-natural rationalizations to live within their great society. Then the eliminating the malcontents via a killing fields scenario will be their final solution to the Christianity and rational thinking “problems”.
csdeven on June 2, 2009 at 7:27 AM
I know this about Americans….if we are defeated on one field of battle, we will return on the second field with a renewed commitment to never see it happen again. I know that you as a mom instinctively know this and will transcend those feelings very quickly.
csdeven on June 2, 2009 at 7:32 AM
csdeven on June 2, 2009 at 7:19 AM
…an agenda for homogeneous consistency.
The honest homosexuals already know they are the “same” as other citizens before the law and lead productive and respectful lives. There are those whom most people count as friends.
The radical homosexual activists are simply using their “special” status as another very effective tool to destroy our Constitutional Republic and reign as Marx Über Alles wherein the traditional family unit must not remain in effect. Therein, they demand within their own culture the self homosexual identity be based upon sexuality above all else. And they are indeed cruel, amongst the most sadistic “people” who have ever been. THESE presume the right to target opponents for violence.
maverick muse on June 2, 2009 at 7:33 AM
To the left: How do you justify smearing the anti-abortion crowd over Tillers death, blaming them for his murder because of their beliefs, when these gay morons announce their intention to “intimidate” opponents of their “beliefs”? What will be said if one of the “opponents” of your “agenda” is hurt or killed? I’m sure “justification” of the perp will reign supreme. Where’s the DHS? Will they be on scene to protect these victims of “harassment” with stepped up police presence? Will this group of radical extremists be added to Janet’s “watch list”? How about the opponents of abortion creating a “list” of those who supported Tiller in his grisly doings? Sebelius should be at the top of said list!
These people are some of the most hateful, spiteful, foul-mouthed people out there!
hopefloats on June 2, 2009 at 8:36 AM
You mean like not try to tell others they can’t get married?
factoid on June 2, 2009 at 8:52 AM
Like living within the established norms of society. Things like word definitions and other considerations that create a balanced society that everyone can live in while respecting others. The militant gay is selfish, elitist, and generally suffering from severe personality disorders.
csdeven on June 2, 2009 at 9:13 AM
Using ones private sexual behavior as a tool to gain political power is the sign of a classless vile person.
csdeven on June 2, 2009 at 9:14 AM
What an odd world view.
I’m guessing childhood trauma.
Sad.
Itchee Dryback on June 2, 2009 at 9:22 AM
Yawn…. Let me try again. I’ve asked this kind of question numerous times in these type of thread on this forum and others. Not one chickenchip cowardly gay marriage advocating hypocrite ever answers.
Here goes….
Answer your own question.
Who, in your opinion should be prohibited from getting married and why?
Itchee Dryback on June 2, 2009 at 9:30 AM
The silence from these vile hypocrites is deafening.
csdeven on June 2, 2009 at 9:45 AM
Then you have no objection to someone interneting the names, phone numbers, and addresses of donors to LGBT political groups so that aggressive Evangelicals can talk to them about their sinful lifestyles?
Kristopher on June 2, 2009 at 10:37 AM
Ni-i-i-ice. When do these guys get their sheets and hoods back from the dry cleaners? Of course, I suppose white is so-o-o passe, they’ll want rainbow hued Klan regalia to complement their rainbow agenda. Or has anyone else noticed that the tactics of the gay rights crowd to intimidate voters is taking a page from the Invisible Empire’s handbook on voter intimidation and how to rig elections? Great. Liberal Klansmen.
Seriously, where are the liberals who campaigned for voters rights? RICO suits by the ACLU? Oh, silly me. Voting rights are only for liberals.
Orson Buggeigh on June 2, 2009 at 10:41 AM
Many of these comments are worthy, some not, but let’s not take our eyes off the ball. Consider the disproportionate impact on women, children and minorities.
Mason on June 2, 2009 at 11:15 AM
FIGHT HOMOSEXUAL OPPRESSION – I’m here, I’m straight – get over it!!!
ihasurnominashun on June 2, 2009 at 11:37 AM
Itchee Dryback on June 2, 2009 at 9:30 AM*chirp*–*chirp*
bump
Itchee Dryback on June 2, 2009 at 11:53 AM
No special rights for sodomites. Ever.
platypus on June 2, 2009 at 12:14 PM
‘
Yeah, and one of that couple of people was a theater director in San Francisco. What type of moron homophobe would want a job as theater director in San Francisco? Can we not consider a little career planning?
thuja on June 2, 2009 at 12:26 PM
The gay mafia.
daesleeper on June 2, 2009 at 12:30 PM
Okay, interestingly, whosigned.org has a private domain registration. Hypocrites. That said, they list a Gmail address as a contact. Perhaps a few thousand people should point out their hypocrisy. Send your notes to: brian.murphy.wa.usa@gmail.com
PersonalLiberty on June 2, 2009 at 12:33 PM
Methinks Orwell would call it the
EmployeeGay Rights Free Choice Act (aka “Card Check)Buy Danish on June 2, 2009 at 12:38 PM
Hum?
Question. Does the Federal “do not call” list apply here?
DSchoen on June 2, 2009 at 3:23 PM
When do these guys get their sheets and hoods back from the dry cleaners? Of course, I suppose white is so-o-o passe, they’ll want rainbow hued Klan regalia to complement their rainbow agenda.
Orson Buggeigh
Sounds like a challenge for a photoshopper!
DSchoen on June 2, 2009 at 3:38 PM
Just leave the idiots alone who signed the petition to get the referendum on ballot. Harassment should not have to be tolerated by anyone.
SC.Charlie on June 2, 2009 at 3:48 PM
Wild guess.
Do you belong to “The Coalition To Ban Coalitions“?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D82tO_M-Fh0
If you would like to join TCTBC, you can do so at WWW.
We require No Dues
We have No News Letters
We have No Flag, Bumper stickers, Ribbons and no Slogan but feel free to make some up.
We have No meetings
And
No one will call you!
DSchoen on June 2, 2009 at 5:10 PM
Nope, that’s true.
The paramilitary SA force “Brown Shirts” lead by Ernst Röhm’ were in fact a Gay Nazi organization.
DSchoen on June 2, 2009 at 5:17 PM
Donttaze ‘em bro!!!44Magnum on June 2, 2009 at 5:30 PM
Golly..did I kill another thread?
Itchee Dryback on June 2, 2009 at 5:49 PM
“The paramilitary SA force “Brown Shirts” lead by Ernst Röhm’ were in fact a Gay Nazi organization. – DSchoen on June 2, 2009 at 5:17 PM”
So all the Brown Shirts were homosexual? …………. I don’t think so. Regardless, Roehm and his associates were murdered in 1934. The Nazi Party in Germany was not a gay rights organization.
SC.Charlie on June 2, 2009 at 6:45 PM
Comment pages: « Previous 1 2