Simply unbelievable. Yeah, ok. Sadly, its not.

What?? Really?? Because all I have been reading from certain gay bloggers is that Schwarzenegger doesn’t believe in equality. While some people are bemoaning Schwarzenegger’s refusal to allow the state legislature to overturn a voter-approved initiative instead of getting the voters to do it themselves, they have completely ignored the fact that he has signed into law some sweeping pro-gay, EQUAL PROTECTION legislation. From BfT:

While most headlines will tell you that Schwarzenegger vetoed AB 849–the Marriage Equality bill–don’t overlook the fact that, today, California’s Governor added sexual orientation and marital status to the Unruh Civil Rights Act (AB 1400), signed legislation prohibiting discrimination based on gender identity in health care plans (AB 1586), granted equal recognition for gay and lesbian couples under Proposition 13 for Property Tax appraisals, and granted pension benefits for gay and lesbian couples who retired before his predecessor finally signed a law recognizing Domestic Partnerships.

Most important, however, is Schwarzenegger’s statement on the malicious “Protect Marriage” initiatives, which came as part of his veto-message of AB 849. Circulating among California voters are measures which would eliminate all State and Local recognition of gay couples. The Governor would have none of that, stating, “I support current domestic partner rights and will continue to vigorously defend and support these rights… and will not support any roll back.” [ed. emphasis mine]

But, you know, he HATES us.

**UPDATE**

Arnold’s statement:

“To the Members of the California State Assembly:

I am returning Assembly Bill 849 without my signature because I do not believe the Legislature can reverse an initiative approved by the people of California.

I am proud California is a leader in recognizing and respecting domestic partnerships and the equal rights of domestic partners. I believe that lesbian and gay couples are entitled to full protection under the law and should not be discriminated against based upon their relationships. I support current domestic partnership rights and will continue to vigorously defend and enforce these rights and as such will not support any rollback.

California Family Code Section 308.5 was enacted by an initiative statute passed by the voters as Proposition 22 in 2000. Article II, section 10 of the California Constitution prohibits the Legislature from amending this initiative statute without a vote of the people. This bill does not provide for such a vote.

The ultimate issue regarding the constitutionality of section 308.5 and its prohibition against same-sex marriage is currently before the Court of Appeal in San Francisco and will likely be decided by the Supreme Court.

This bill simply adds confusion to a constitutional issue. If the ban of same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, this bill is not necessary. If the ban is constitutional, this bill is ineffective.

Sincerely,

Arnold Schwarzenegger” - [ed. emphasis mine]

And, legally, he is right.

The problem with the left in this country, and large parts of the gay community specifically, is they are unable to reconcile their emotions with the rule of law. They feel it, so they must have it - with zero respect for the system we live under. Don’t like the system? Just defy it. Don’t like a law? Just don’t obey it. Voters pass an initiative you don’t like? Illegally go around them.

There is a word for that: anarchy.

As a wise Vulcan once said, “Really, Dr. McCoy. You must learn to govern your passions. They will be your undoing.” The left in this country should heed those words because from where I sit, they are simply coming undone.

The Prism Warden hits it square between the eyes.

Homosexuals are not my brothers and sisters. My friends are my family, and they are my friends for a variety of reasons. I am not loyal to anyone out of a shared orientation. Neither am I loyal to white people due to the color of my skin. Were I to ever make a political argument that someone is betraying their brothers and sisters in the white race by supporting affirmative action, I would rightly be denounced as a virulent racist and bigot. It’s an unconscienable mindset that should neither be encouraged nor supported.

Enforced racial, sexual, or gendered loyalty to one political party is a form of ideological slavery. People like Mike Rogers are the bounty hunters intended to use whips of gossip and privacy invasion to lash those errant thinkers back onto the plantation of partisan Democratic thought. Do not wander too far, lest you get the beating that is coming to you courtesy of Overseer Mike.

I have already noted that I am conservative and voted for Bush based on shifting priorities. While I am unabashedly pro gay marriage, I part with the gay left on the method and importance in obtaining it. There are simply greater issues facing the republic which demand my attention and vote. That does not mean I cannot compartmentalize the issues and work against the federal marriage amendment while supporting the broader goals of the conservative movement. That people like Rogers cannot separate gay marriage from larger issues is more a testament to his narrow-minded intolerance than any imagined self-loathing on my part.

Read it all. (h/t Confederate Yankee)

My money is on Janice Rogers Brown.

**UPDATED**

Drudge has been running a photo of all three leading female possibilities - Harriet Miers, Janice Rogers Brown, and Edith Brown Clement. He has since parred that down to only Brown.

Is Drudge calling his pick? Does he know something we don’t? Or, it is just a space issue on his page. Time will tell, but I am getting the warm-and-fuzzies about JRB.

Well, as you may have heard, the IFC will not be occupying space at Ground Zero. I don’t think I will be able to get the wide smile off my face any time soon.

I want to take a moment to recognize Michelle Malkin. The very first email I sent out after reading Debra Burlingame’s op-ed was to Michelle. I let her know the site existed and she graciously threw up a quick link. That link and the subsequent attention she and the rest of the blogosphere drew to this cause is greatly responsible for this achievement.

Thank you Michelle, and thank you to the rest of the blogosphere.

You had a hand in shaping the destiny of Ground Zero and have played a part in the overall story of 9/11.

I am not posting much. I have been busy with Take Back the Memorial and have kinda let things slide here. Not to worry though - Rudy has FINALLY spoken out about the plans at Ground Zero, so hopefully the IFC will get the boot soon.

Talk about an invasion of the body snatchers moment.

On Thursday night President Bush spoke to the nation from my city. I am not a Republican. I did not vote for George W. Bush — in fact, I worked pretty hard against him in 2000 and 2004. But on Thursday night, after watching him speak from the heart, I could not have been prouder of the president and the plan he outlined to empower those who lost everything and to rebuild the Gulf Coast.

Good on Donna Brazile.

Way cool.

Idiotic statement of the day:

House Majority Leader Tom DeLay said yesterday that Republicans have done so well in cutting spending that he declared an “ongoing victory,” and said there is simply no fat left to cut in the federal budget.

That reminds me of Saddam claiming victory after the first Gulf War. Fiscal conservative my ass.

But that is for another post. In the meantime, checkout the Prism Warden’s post on gay sheep following the Democratic party over the cliffs. (h/t Republic of M)