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Gay Patriots Welcomed at LA Tea Party

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Hastily put together, the 2010 Los Angeles Tax Day Tea Party took place outside Senator Dianne Feinstein’s office at the corner of Santa Monica and Sepulveda in West LA.  And while we rallied in this heart of Waxman-Waters country, hoisting our signs opposing Obama’s big-government agenda and supporting free market reforms and did receive a few extended middle fingers (one through the sun roof of a red Prius), we heard even more supportive honks and witnessed numerous appreciatve thumbs up.

This crowd was most welcoming of the GayPatriot readers who showed up, 8 by my count, 2 straight women, 1 left-leaning lesbian and five gay men.  We made known our sexuality, they made us feel welcome, more welcome indeed than many of us felt when we make known our conservatism (or just plain iconoclasm) at Gay Pride events.

Two of us (two gay men, that is) even got speaking berths. I spoke very briefly, telling the crowd that Barney Frank does not speak for gay people and that many gay Americans favor small government and prefer freedom.  Wearing a “Reagan in ’80” T-shirt and Reagan ballcap, I called the Gipper the president of my youth whose ideas are the ideas of the future.  I received a resounding round of applause–which didn’t end when I, with a jovial grin on my face, said, “We’re Here, We’re Queer, We want to Repeal Obamacare.”

Keep an eye on this space as I’ll be posting pictures throughout the night as I review those I took earlier today.




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Comments

  1. Hope you don’t mind, I just used this post to correct my friend’s thinking.

    Just wanted to let you know your blog made a difference for me today. I appreciate what you do.

  2. I am proud, first of all, that Americans are standing firm against this socialist agenda. And I must admit, surprised by it all. Second, I am really proud that the Teabaggers are not all wrapped up in social issues and anit-gay stuff, and that they actually have a big tent. It’s all very exciting. Keep these “gay-friendly Teabagger” posts coming!

  4. With a metro population of around 17 million as a pool to draw from, would it be fair to say that y’all managed to turn out something less than one-one thousandth of one percent of the people?

  5. So, it’s OK to march in the street to end unjust healthcare laws, even though that means you’re potentially going to break the law in the future.

    And it was OK for gays who were breaking sodomy laws to march in the streets to end unjust laws, even though they were guilty of illegal sex acts and illegal partnerships.

    But it’s not OK to march in the streets to end unjust immigration laws.

    I realize I bring this up all the time, but I still can’t see how this logic works.

  8. Dan, we had about 1,200 people up here at the State Capitol yesterday. We brought 10 in the Hummer from A2.

    I didn’t have poster board or markers, alas. At the next rally, I’m setting up a GOProud mini-tent with free poster boards, markers, staplers and 1x4s for handles for anyone to use. Maybe even the prize of an IPOD and a $50 card for the most original sign created? Yeah, that’ll make it fun.

    I’ll send you a shot. Great work highlighting your efforts. Thanks.

  9. Ashpenaz, on immigration you seem to not be like the gay fascists here. I recommend to you the book “Let Them In” by Jason Riley. It’s the best book on the subject of illegal immigration.

  10. It’s OK to work to repeal DOMA and DADT, but not unjust immigration laws–why?

    I’m glad the Tea Party people are rallying against unjust laws. Why shouldn’t I be glad similar rallies are being held for unjust immigration laws?

  11. It’s OK to work to repeal DOMA and DADT, but not unjust immigration laws–why?

    The funny part, Ashpenaz, is that those of you who are blabbering and whining about “unjust laws” have apparently never read about Mexico’s.

    Article 33. Foreigners are those who do not possess the qualifications set forth in Article 30. They are entitled to the guarantees granted by Chapter I, Title I, of the present Constitution; but the Federal Executive shall have the exclusive power to compel any foreigner whose remaining he may deem inexpedient to abandon the national territory immediately and without the necessity of previous legal action.

    Foreigners may not in any way participate in the political affairs of the country.

    Under Mexican laws, non-citizens are expressly forbidden from accessing any government services ahead of citizens, and are barred from directly owning or controlling property. In addition, the laws apply severe penalties to those who hire, transport, or in any other way aid and abet illegal immigration, including imprisonment for attempts to anchor by marrying a Mexican citizen.

    That’s what is funny. Why don’t we simply pass laws equivalent to Mexico’s?

  12. THANKS FOR STANDING UP IN LA! I was proud to do so in DC last night. Got a chance to talk to a reporter for awhile and we talked about my being a Gay Conservative and a proud American as opposed to a racist, bigot and homophobe. Love those photos and signs.

  13. Ok only have a minute to post..am supposed to be doing paperwork…but…here’s a few of the “hateful’ comments heard last night…
    (actually while we were decorating our signs…)

    Anyway…1st “hateful” comment from a couple in VEniCe of all places…who’da thunk it…!!

    “WELCOME…WE”RE GLAD YOU’RE HERE!” …. (actually we were decorating our signs…)

    THen Dan I don’t know about you…,but I kinda felt like a ROCK STAR!!! As Photographers were taking many..many pics of our beautifully decorated signs…(Awesome slogan by Dan btw!)

    And then of course the many conversations by those around us …all very pleasant….I especially enjoyed the two kids who were their with their mom….(young mother…btw) they were very vocal about their dislike for obie… especially the boy who had written on his sign… O(der) B(ody) for I think he was trying to be somewhat kind by reversing the letters there…

    There were a few politicians there..the one who seemed to me to be the most comfortable at least around me was FLutie from the Santa Monica area..we spoke for a bit about the other candidates in my district..(Harman’s…ugh!)

    And one last “hateful” comment made ….came from a white blond haired middle aged woman …maybe from like Brentwood or something..but you know the type…
    Anyway her comment….? “I’m going to STARBUCK’S ..would like for me to bring YOU something back with me?” (Ok…she did ask the other people standing between she and I ….) YEP….PRetty darned “Hateful” I’d say…..

    Can’t wait to go back for more of that kind of “Hate” !!!!

  14. Anyway her comment….? “I’m going to STARBUCK’S ..would like for me to bring YOU something back with me?” (Ok…she did ask the other people standing between she and I ….) YEP….PRetty darned “Hateful” I’d say…..

    OOPSIE…LEft something out here on this one…she had asked each of us INDIVIDUALLY….I just didn’t want anyone to think she was just asking in general…cuz I can tell that that needed to be made a bit more clear for some of the shall we say…more “challenged” readers…. just sayin…

  16. Congratulations! Like many others, I’d like to see the Tea Party movement become the REAL “big tent” that gets everyone involved and included. All ages, all ethnicities, and all sexual orientations.

    For the record, I’m old, I’m white, and I’m straight…and I’m proud to stand with anyone and everyone who loves this country and disagrees with the current craziness in spending and government growth!

  18. Sure,, Anti-Gay bigots will allow people, such as many on GP, who support Gov. McDonnell and the AG candidate in VA that many of you supported and cheerled (and will support again)…to be used so long as they support anti-Gay public policy.