Political Discussions for "Adults"

ribbons · 08-15-2019, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by elphenor

are we all cool with Tulsi's past homophobia and pro-torture position then?

maybe politicians are allowed to evolve, but damn

talk about problematic

Tulsi has apologized over and over again for her past homophobic views and says she regrets them and disavows them. I tend to believe her, because she's an ally of the LGBT+ community today and has a perfect record for pro-LGBT+ legislation and has co-sponsored many bills for LGBT+ rights. As of 2011 she voiced support for same-sex marriage and commitment toward repealing the Defense of Marriage Act.

Anteater · 08-15-2019, 11:35 AM

I say let's just give Hillary another chance.

**Frownland** · 08-15-2019, 11:37 AM

The fact that she ever held that stance as an adult says a lot about her character. Plus, she's a self-described war hawk.

~~jwb~~ · 08-15-2019, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Frownland

Plus, she's a self-described war hawk.

^You're joking?

**Frownland** · 08-15-2019, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Tulsi Gabbard

In short, when it comes to the war against terrorists, I'm a hawk

Now that's a hawk.

~~jwb~~ · 08-15-2019, 11:53 AM

Lol. She's against all the wars we are in rn.

ribbons · 08-15-2019, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Frownland

The fact that she ever held that stance as an adult says a lot about her character. Plus, she's a self-described war hawk.

I agree, except she was a fairly young adult (19-22) and has since become an active supporter of the LGBTQ+ community. From what I understand, she grew up in a very conservative household but her views evolved considerably when she struck out on her own personally and professionally. Which I think says a lot about her character, as well.

EDIT: As for war: Tulsi has stated in interviews that she is a hawk when it comes to fighting terrorism, but a dove when it comes to regime change wars.

Finally, I can't help loving the way Tulsi completely obliterated the hypocritical Kamala Harris in the debate.

~~jwb~~ · 08-15-2019, 12:23 PM

I'm not a supporter of her either cause she is only oriented towards that one talking point on regime change wars. Like you said she brings not enough to the table.

I just don't care about her former religious self.

ribbons · 08-15-2019, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by elphenor

a Bernie/Warren ticket would be sickkk

but trying not to get my hopes up

I love Warren also - but I think she is weaker on foreign policy. She is amazing, though, and I would absolutely support Bernie/Warren.

~~jwb~~ · 08-15-2019, 12:56 PM

I really hope all this recession talk is wrong.

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08-15-2019, 11:53 AM	#2856 (permalink)
~~jwb~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Jul 2019 Posts: 4,403	Lol. She's against all the wars we are in rn.

08-15-2019, 12:23 PM	#2858 (permalink)
~~jwb~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Jul 2019 Posts: 4,403	I'm not a supporter of her either cause she is only oriented towards that one talking point on regime change wars. Like you said she brings not enough to the table. I just don't care about her former religious self.

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~~jwb~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Jul 2019 Posts: 4,403	I really hope all this recession talk is wrong.