What does romney mean when he talks about 'strengthening marriage'?

[Philosoraptor]

I know he doesn't really mean what he says, he's running for republican president after all, but what is this latest version of gay hatred now labeled, 'strengthening marriage'?

Wouldn't banning divorce and punishing adulterers be a step in the 'right' direction?

[hobbit709]

1. There you go-making sense again!

[BOSSHOG]

2. And

is it the federal governments job to strengthen marriage? And just how will we strengthen marriage mitt? Keep gays from getting married will strengthen my 33 year marriage? And you and your kind wonder why real patriotic Americans think you are fucking idiots and a threat to our constitution.

[ProfessorGAC]

17. What Boss Said!

Perfectly stated Boss!
GAC

[BleedingHeartPatriot]

3. That is such a great question.

This creepy fixation on gays, by the Repubs, alomst surpasses their creepy fixation on women trying to control their reproductive health.

Vote for the GOP, the party who will make sure that sex is only allowed between a married man and woman, in the missionary position with no birth control!

MKJ

[Epiphany4z]

6. haha

only people who don't want sex can have it....lmao...sorry I had a rough day yesterday...I'm looking for a laugh. Repubs need to face the fact gay marriage will happen sooner or later...If there church is against it then there church shouldn't perform the marriages.

I love how its not the governments job to help people loosing there homes but...hey they got to strengthen there marriages.....anyway helping people hang on to there home would strengthen there marriage....im just sayin.....making sure folks have health care, ...i think that goes miles as far strengthening families and marraiges.....oh well back to my caffeine IV.

[H2O Man]

4. Well, I think

it's a "Morning in America" type of thing. We need to have "Strengthening of Marriage" as kind of the flip side of the coin. You know: "Family Values." Some of this is hard to really explain, but you can get the true feeling by watching red, white and blue balloons at republican rallies.

[Liberal In Texas]

5. To me, marriage would be "strengthened" by ALLOWING gays to marry.

The word "strength" is just as nebulous as the word "terror". But I suppose it makes for another repuke talking point/bumper sticker.

[Tesha]

7. Evert marriage should have at least four wives to prop it up. (NT)

[Liberal In Texas]

8. I was wondering the same thing, is polygamy a way to "strengthen" marriage?

I'm sure polygamists would argue that point!

[Philosoraptor]

10. Around these parts, the punishment for bigamy is having TWO WIVES.

[Clark2008]

26. Having two husbands would be worse.

You'd have double the underwear on the floor, double the hair clogging the drains and double the garbage that isn't being taken out.

:evilgrin:

[Philosoraptor]

27. Why CAN'T a Mormon lady have multiple husbands? It ain't right I tells ya.

[screembloodymurder]

36. I'll vote for that.

But why stop at four?

[Benhurst]

9. Maybe he plans to give every married couple in America a

pair of magic Mormon underwear. :shrug:

[sarge43]

11. Ah, Mittens

There are two people on this pretty blue planet who can strengthen or weaken my marriage; I'm married to one of them. You take care of your marriage and we'll take of ours. Otherwise, it's none of our freaking business what is going on with anyone else's.

[SpiralHawk]

12. He means that it is OK to have diaper sex with a hooker if your a married republicon

but that such an activity is unseemly if you are not a Sworn HoMelanDer Boy-O

[Philosoraptor]

14. Oh, o.k., cause like that's what I thought he meant.

Another reason I've been considering becoming a republican, sexuality unbound!

[SpiralHawk]

35. Ahh, sexuality unbound (in the closet). That's the republicon way

We regular human beings refer to that as HYPOCRICY, while republicon Homelanders insist it is 'family values.'

Go figure.

[dancingme]

13. finding a woman bodybuilder for Rudy's next wife

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[buddhamama]

15. Constitutional Amendment to Ban Gay Marriage

:shrug:

[City of Mills]

16. Maybe he plans to ban divorce?

Mitt's known for his brilliant ideas...oh wait :eyes:

[Philosoraptor]

18. Do we have enough prisons to house all the divorcees?

[City of Mills]

19. I'm pretty sure Mitt would boast

about his success 'creating new jobs' - of course, the prisons may be filled with 75% of his constituents so maybe not?

[Philosoraptor]

20. He also promises to 'strengthen families' too!

I assume multiple wives and dozens of kids would strengthen a family good enough to fight off the other roaming bands of lesser families.

[Marrah_G]

21. He wants to make divorce more difficult

[Philosoraptor]

23. Maybe even make divorce a criminal act, punishable by stoning.

Well I would not feel so all alooooone, everybody must get stoooooned.

[slackmaster]

45. That's exactly what he means

Mormons strongly disapprove of it.

[Philosoraptor]

22. He may be referring to the fact that the man has the final say in marriage.

[buddhamama]

24. you might be onto something

[DemocratSinceBirth]

25. Maybe Married Couples Will Get A Weight Set At The Courthouse

eom

[Virginia Dare]

28. He hasn't got a clue what he means, but it "sounds" good to him..n/t

[Philosoraptor]

29. I wonder who writes his material?

And who is building his platform? Not 'the architect' I hope.

[Liberal In Texas]

30. Hey Mittens! Wanna strengthen marriage? Make sure the middle class is financially robust, they

have access to affordable medical care, and are assured that their retirement will be secure.

Oh, and BTW, most people could care less if the same-sex couple living down the block gets married or not. Because it's their business, not the governments.

[Philosoraptor]

31. The day it's o.k. to marry a gay, is the day that America goes away.

[Liberal In Texas]

32. You writing talking points for the RW now? n/t

:rofl:

[Philosoraptor]

34. Rappin' with PhilosoRAPtor.

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[gollygee]

37. Maybe the "defense of marriage act"

and maybe a bit of "covenant marriage" thrown in for good measure.

That would be my guess.

I bet it has nothing to do with things that would *really* strengthen marriage, like health care, maternity leave, improving employment options in the US, education, etc.

[Philosoraptor]

39. Affordable day care might strengthen a few families too.

[gollygee]

40. Yes, affordable quality day care would help a lot of people

right now, wealthy people can afford good day care, but people without money have access usually to only pretty bad day care. So some people who would work or go to school don't because they don't have a good place for their kids to stay in the meantime.

[Philosoraptor]

38. THIS is what a STRONG family looks like--nothing else is acceptable to God.

Except for the slight variation of multiple wives.

[yardwork]

44. Not one of those happy shiny people are serving in Iraq.

What a waste of manpower!

[IndianaJones]

41. Legislation to assure it remains a sacred union between a man and woman or women. nt.

[tsuki]

42. He's reminding his audience that he is the only Republi that is

not divorced.

[Javaman]

43. all married couples now have to work out at a gym. nt

[Hawkowl]

46. The more the marryer

He believes the more spouses you have, the more unlikely you would be completely divorced, thus preserving marriage as an institution. Polygamy, it's not just for Mormons any more!

Snarky, yes. But I would expect this kind of mud to be thrown with both hands if he gets too far ahead.

[DS1]

47. It's code for free viagra

[sinkingfeeling]

48. Maybe he means 'strengthening marriage' by adding 3 or 4 more wives to the mix.

[flvegan]

49. Free steroids and gym memberships for gaybashers

Gotta have troops in the streets, you know.

[Philosoraptor]

50. ...........

[Philosoraptor]

51. .....................

[TahitiNut]

52. Sounds like he opposes Jenna's upcoming nuptuals.

:shrug: :dunce:

[Philosoraptor]

53. .............