Log Cabin Chicago Blog

Ok, the float is booked, our reservation has been mailed, now the hard part….execution.

The general parade theme this year is, “Live, Love, Be.” or alternatively, “Live, Love, Be Proud.”

A number of members have suggested we take a more lighthearted approach this year. And I think the theme of “Live, Love, Be” is a pretty good general theme under which we can organize.  We fight for inclusiveness within the GOP, maybe this year we can promote inclusiveness within the GLBT community. We can do this by promoting the idea that LCR is comprised of just as colorfull characters as the rest of the GLBT community, we just vote Republican. A fact which might make us even more colorful!

Think “We are family” too…

So, we need volunteers to shed their button downs and khakis in favor of: short-shorts, leather, feather boas, Indian head dresses, sailor uniforms, etc. We’re defining a list of “traditional” gay characters, and we need help casting! So if you’re interested in marching with Log Cabin this year, please send me an email mjcarrjr@gmail.com to learn more about how you can help!

The Journal Star covered the Senator’s introduction of civil union legislation that was introduced in the House a year ago.  I enjoyed reading the bigotry and misinformation being spread in the comments of the article. It really is amazing how hate and ignorance drive conversation on this topic.

Disclaimer: Log Cabin has not endorsed any candidate for President, yet. However, straw polling suggested that a lot of our members were leaning towards Rudy.

It seems like his “9/11 terrets” is what did him in, he branded him self as a “National-Defendo” so many primary goers never really saw his other core beliefs, especially as they related to self-reliance/small government. I have to admit i started to cringe in anticipating of the next sentence that would inevitably include “9/11.” Sure, he played up leadership a great deal, but what the public heard was leadership during crisis (terrorism crisis). American’s doesn’t vote for one issue politicians, and Rudy became one of them.

Hindsight, Michael, hindsight.  Then why were log cabinites so enamored by Rudy?Maybe because many of us are one issue voters? We try not to be, but we all do have GLBT rights, marriage equality, gay marriage, marriage amendments on the brain. And in Rudy, we saw a President that had an aura of machismo that would be able to squash anti-gay sentiment, anti-gay constitutional amendments, a President that understood the role of “Big Government” was to be as small as possible, and battle against Christian conservatives looking to institutionalize bigotry and discrimination.

Thanks Rudy, for throwing your hat into the ring, fighting terrorism, wearing drag, and being inclusive. We hope you stay in politics, and we never minded that you took such large speaking fees, you deserve it.

John McCain anyone?

The law of unintended consequences strikes again.  In a shocking move, seniors from across Chicagoland, sell their homes, and move into their public transportation mode of choice.

The first senior to pursue this alternative living arangement, Mrs. O’Malley of Jefferson Park, “I get to meet interesting people, form friendships, bear witness to the changing urban landscape, and best of all, it’s free!”

In an absurd twist of fate, Chicago transit lines are ripe to be inundated by its senior population. A number of factors contributing to this include, revocation of senior drivers licenses, sky rocketing heating costs and of course the Governor’s last minute amendment to the RTA budget legislation.

Although the Chicago area AARP members are ecstatic over the opportunity not all residents share enthusiasm for the handout.  Joe Frankle of Lincoln Park, “I finally feel the pain of the southwestern states, now we’ve got a real immigration problem here too! Getting to work now is such a hassle, seniors are taking up extra seats for their bags and knitting supplies, and they talk your ear off. I remember when I could get on the train, read my WSJ and ignore everyone, now I’m barraged by lonely old women.”

How many times can we say “Thank You Springfield!”

You worked hard and exacted a compromise, fabulous!  I’m just curious about what exactly was compromised? Faced with a transit budget shortfall, the legislature passed an increase in the state sales tax.  Was the compromise, downsize the CTA or pass a tax hike? That doesn’t sound like much of a compromise to me. It sounds more like shifting the problem right onto the backs of taxpayers. At least legislators dragged their feet making it at least appear as though they were really working on a solution to the budget woes of the RTA.

According to the  Chicago Tribune, about 2,400 CTA employees and 200 Pace drivers and administrative workers would have been laid off had this $560 million tax increase failed to pass.  And approximately 160 routes would have been discontinued. That’s 16.25 employees per route!  This seems like more of a gift to organized labor than it is for public transportation users.

Taxing is easy, raising taxes isn’t a compromise, it’s a cop-out.

We’ll be helping Sen. Radogno drop literature in her district on January 5th, 10AM-3PM.

Please help fair-minded and inclusive Senator Christine Radogno campaign in her district and have a FREE LUNCH!
Meet at the Founder’s Crossing Activity Center (14718 S. Founders Circle, Homer Glen - In back of Founders Crossing shopping center, west of Bell Road).
Food and refreshments provided afterward at Pepe’s Restaurant, 14853 S. Founders Crossing.

RSVP to campaign manager Ryan Cudney at rcudney@ilsenategop.com

Email me at mcarr@logcabinchicago.org to arrange a ride carpool.

New Drug For Hillary Clinton Syndrome

LOL

Saltwater as Fuel!

No government subsidies needed for this gasoline alternative, just good ole American ingenuity. American’s have a long history of achieving a higher standard of living without legislative or financial incentives from the American government. Sometimes that motivation falls under the auspices of “the profit motive” in other cases, its stumbling upon a solution to a problem while focusing on solving a different problem. Watch the story of how this man searched for a cure to his wife’s cancer, and possibly discovers an alternative fuel!

11/28/07 Republican Debate-Log Cabin Republicans

James Vaughn of Log Cabin writes an interesting post on the Republican YouTube Debate.

We respect Gov. Huckabee and his clearly consistent policy opinion on marriage equality, even though we strongly disagree with that policy.

The Log Cabin Republicans of Illinois regretfully announce the passage of Rep. Henry Hyde.  Representative Hyde served in the United States House of Representatives from 1975 to 2007.  He represented Illinois’ 6th District in Northeast DuPage County.  He chaired the Judiciary Committee from 1995 to 2001 and the House International Relations Committee from 2001 to 2007.  He became a household name across America when he served as the lead House manager during President Bill Clinton’s impeachment trial, where he was constitutionally bound to impeach Clinton for perjury.

Representative Hyde and Democrat, Tom Lantos (D-CA), authored America’s worldwide response to the HIV/AIDS crisis in 2003 and the associated landmark foreign assistance legislation.

Hyde received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, on November 5, 2007 shortly after his retirement.

A veteran, a lawyer, and a public servant, Henry Hyde has served his country with honor and dedication. During his 32-year career in the House of Representatives, he was a powerful defender of life, a leading advocate for a strong national defense, and an unwavering voice for liberty, democracy, and free enterprise around the world. A true gentleman of the House, he advanced his principles without rancor and earned the respect of friends and adversaries alike. Log Cabin mourns Henry Hyde and remembers him for his distinguished record of service to America.