Last week, I introduced you to the wonder that is Virginia state delegate John Cosgrove in my article Virginia, vagina...one lost a war, the other's about to....
He's since clarified his position on the miscarriage-reporting bill he introduced. (See also...) Closure? Don't bet on it. This is just the beginning of his legislative frivolities. Aprés lui, le deluge. His latest horror revealed after the hastily-Photoshopped cartoon below...
From this article in the Washington Times:
Lawmakers also will consider creating a special driver's license plate for supporters of traditional marriage. The license plate would feature two interlocked golden wedding bands over a red heart.
Now, who do you think introduced that one? If you said "I'll take John Cosgrove for $500, Alex," you'd be right.
Isn't the Republican party supposed to be in favor of smaller government? Less regulation, less taxes, etc? Hell, if you can stomach it, read their 92-page agenda passed at the 2004 NYC convention. (PDF download). I quote from page 40:
Many Democrats, however, believe the government has a right to claim the money earned by working Americans. They fight any attempt to return the balance of power from Washington to individual families and businesses.
How does proposing duplicative legislation that
a. wastes the Virginia legislature's time, and
b. wastes the taxpayer's money
fit into the Republican smaller government philosophy? How exactly does it take power away from government and give it back to individual families? My family will live our lives as we sees fit; yours can, too. We don't need a license plate to validate our existence (as a straight man and woman, even).
Do the "hurray, I'm hetero!" license plates actually benefit Virginia? Here, the Ohio University license plate sends part of its proceeds to my alma mater, the Lake Erie plate benefits clean water initiatives... Will the penis + vagina = GOOD! license plate fees go to a dowry fund for poor Christian girls? Purchase marshmallows for KKK kondom-burning parties? What?
Republicans are hypocrites. Period. You want a smaller, better government who'll keep its nose out of your knickers, and stop rifling through your personal effects (all while stealing small change off your dresser)? Here you go. Read this.
Article comments
1 - Dave Nalle
One of the problems with the Republican party is that - unlike the democrats - it's a very inclusionary party. So they let in nutcases like John Cosgrove. They'd probably let you in too.
BTW, where did you get that great picture of Satan witht he giant curly penis? I want one.
Dave
http://www.elitistpig.com
2 - Aaman
curly penis? or pic?
3 - Dave Nalle
Actually, I already have the giant curly penis, I just want a copy of the pic to remind me of my similarity to Satan in yet another way.
Dave
4 - Temple Stark
TMI
>>One of the problems with the Republican party is that - unlike the democrats - it's a very inclusionary party
This is bullshit - but both sides say it so it's OK. No harm. No foul.
5 - Steve S
Actually that's the tail coming up through the legs like a dog that got it's ass whooped. I don't see much actual genitalia, tho I suppose the wooden leg could substitute in a pinch.
6 - Steve S
Reading the washington times article, I wouldn't be surprised if something like those plates happen in Virginia.
Most states will ban same-sex marriage I think. It's possible they will pass in California, and I don't know, but Mass. marriages might hold when put to the voters.
Gay couples, most who have no kids, have a large disposable income and reports show they spend upwards of 200 billion a year. I imagine if there are only a handful of states that offer marriage for all, then most gay people will ultimately settle down in those states. While such a transfer of wealth won't tip the scales of America or anything like that, it will have a dramatic effect on economies. It will be interesting to see who the winners and losers are, in the coming decade.