Comments on: Schwarzenegger: Gay marriage may boost California’s economy.

By: Squeaky Wheels

Squeaky Wheels — Thu, 22 May 2008 20:06:10 +0000

I always knew Ah-nold was a queer. He’s obviously been overcompensating.

By: ppineault

ppineault — Thu, 22 May 2008 16:16:20 +0000

Just so everyone is clear on the issue, I contacted the governor’s office last week. Even though the governor is opposed to the amendment banning gay marriage, he’s powerless to stop it if it passes. (he cannot veto it if it passes; it needs a simple majority (50% +1) to pass)

By: Marie

Marie — Thu, 22 May 2008 13:35:47 +0000

For every issue, there are only two considerations by Republicans – how is it about sex and how does it affect their wallets.

By: PatrioticLiberalChristian

PatrioticLiberalChristian — Thu, 22 May 2008 12:57:52 +0000

This may not be THE argument, but it is AN argument in favor of gay marriage recognition. If it gets one person to accept the concept of civil rights for people with different sexual orientation, then it is a GOOD argument.

By: GeeDubs

GeeDubs — Thu, 22 May 2008 12:24:10 +0000

Sorry, Tarazan, if you don’t buy the argument. It shouldn’t BE an argument. There is a huge undertow of people, like me, that think the opportunity to publicly declare a commitment to one person is a boon in more than just an economic sense. There’s common decency, for one thing. But, although Ahnult doesn’t quite grasp that point of it, I’ll take what I can get if it’ll keep the NeoNerds from shackeling my prospects once again.

By: tarazan

tarazan — Thu, 22 May 2008 12:21:18 +0000

He meant couples’ homes will not be foreclosed,they will see more movies,dine and wine together..but no children.
A lot of gays parties will help California businesses..
What kind of a country or state that its economy depeneds on gays to get married?
May be because I’am an old fashion guy, I,ll be reluctant to buy Schwarznegger argument.

By: AMcG773

AMcG773 — Thu, 22 May 2008 12:02:55 +0000

I’ve been saying this for years. Just imagine how much money gay men would spend on wedding flowers and catering. It’s a major growth industry.

By: Alecto

Alecto — Thu, 22 May 2008 11:50:05 +0000

“Gays have higher incomes and more education than average Americans.”

So it IS Teh GAYS that are the Elitist Rich fu(ks. Damn the GAYS!

By: Heraldblog

Heraldblog — Thu, 22 May 2008 11:30:07 +0000

I’ve often thought the economic argument for gay marriage had the strongest chance of winning over a majority of public opinion. Gays have higher incomes and more education than average Americans. They are more likely to hold a passport, and engage in entrepreneurial activities than heteros. Aren’t these the types of people a state wants to move in and set up shop Somebody needs to tell Ahnold to take the economic argument a step further. Theocons will get it, then.

By: Democrat Soldier

Democrat Soldier — Thu, 22 May 2008 11:13:56 +0000

Unlike most right-whining trolls, I do not automatically disagree with a politician based solely on his/her political affiliation. There are some Republic’s that take policy positions with whom I agree.

In this particular case, Gov. Schwarzenegger has taken the true American stance and come out in support for equal rights for everyone in his state. I think he’s gotten his wires crossed in thinking solely about this as a fiscal matter, but at least he’s doing the right thing.

By: Buckie Boy

Buckie Boy — Thu, 22 May 2008 05:48:19 +0000

So let me get this straight, positive economics equals equal rights? Wow, I had no idea.

By: greggp

greggp — Thu, 22 May 2008 05:47:25 +0000

At this point, Arnold would endorse a plan to grind babies into baby oil if it helped California’s economy.

By: piltdown

piltdown — Thu, 22 May 2008 05:39:50 +0000

NorthCountryLiberal Says:

Next Season Line-up: Despirate Gay Orange County Housewives.

Sure, Arnold, California needs more people like Florida needs more mosquitos. Be up-front about it, you more white people to come to California.
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Because only white people are gay?

By: sectionop92

sectionop92 — Thu, 22 May 2008 04:52:16 +0000

More gays and less conservatives = a better California

When Roger Hedgecock is selling Ahnuld down the river, the San Diego neo-cons are all stabbing each other in the back and none too soon in anticipation for November. If any of you want a laugh that’ll make you cry until next Tuesday, see if Steve Francis’ mayoral commericals are on YouTube or the like. The dude hits every political cliche in the book with the “testimony” of local citizens.

By: jay_severin_has_a_small_pen1s

jay_severin_has_a_small_pen1s — Thu, 22 May 2008 04:04:18 +0000

Good to see a Republican get behind those San Francisco values.

Although I fear he just wants the lesbians to come

By: NorthCountryLiberal

NorthCountryLiberal — Thu, 22 May 2008 03:43:25 +0000

Next Season Line-up: Despirate Gay Orange County Housewives.

Sure, Arnold, California needs more people like Florida needs more mosquitos. Be up-front about it, you more white people to come to California.

By: had enough

had enough — Thu, 22 May 2008 03:39:24 +0000

Namtillaku, Alecto

I mentally blocked out the celebration part of the marriage… to me, the act of getting married is synonymous to shackles being placed on ones body.

By: abarts

abarts — Thu, 22 May 2008 03:04:21 +0000

Freedom Rebel Says:
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Arnold ticked off the male conservatives in his state. There are a bunch that want to leave the state, because of him promoting Gay marriages as revenue.

Why are conservatives so uptight about same sex marriages? How is it personally affecting them, it’s not.. There are so many problems in the world that need to be fixed, this should be the least of their worries.

I think it is great news, more people will be happier, that works for me..

May 21st, 2008 at 10:44 pm Recommend (0) | Report Abuse

with gays actually being allowed to marry, it leaves less guys for the closet conservatives to “cruise” on.

By: spencers mom

spencers mom — Thu, 22 May 2008 02:51:05 +0000

We can always count on the GOP – it’s all about the money, not about the rights of people.

There is a lesson to be learned here.

PEACE

By: Zooey

Zooey — Thu, 22 May 2008 02:46:37 +0000

misshusseinmolly Says:
Daryll’s beeper must be going off bigtime!
May 21st, 2008 at 9:12 pm

He’ll be a few minutes — the beeper is set to vibrate…