log cabin republicans?

i was never really sure what the origin of the name 'log cabin republican' was so naturally i looked it up. i always knew it meant 'gay republicans' which always confused me, but i think what was confusing is that the current political climate in america paints with acid rain a picture of evil, conservative, evil, anti-gay, anti-poor, anti-peace, evil people. republican values have been tainted by the recent someodd years of diastrous leadership. the term "log cabin republican" is a reference to abraham lincoln, his rumoured homosexuality and the fact that he was born in a log cabin....in case you didn't know...now you do....

below is the "LCR" platform and its not such an evil thing, except for the fact that they are currently loyal to a group capable of such bigotry and selfishness and nepatism.

Platform

The Log Cabin stresses its loyalty to the Republican Party: "We are loyal Republicans," its website says. "We believe in low taxes, limited government, strong defense, free markets, personal responsibility, and individual liberty.

Log Cabin represents an important part of the American family—taxpaying, hard working people who proudly believe in this nation's greatness. They take no position on abortion.

But Log Cabin dissents from socially conservative Republican views on matters relating to gay and lesbian rights. "We also believe all Americans have the right to liberty, freedom, and equality," it says. "Log Cabin stands up against those who preach hatred and intolerance. We stand up for the idea that all Americans deserve to be treated equally—regardless of their sexual orientation.

(interesting right?)

now for a recent article about LCR's backing McPain

The Log Cabin Republicans, the gay Republican group, endorsed John McCain's bid for the U.S presidency this week four years after they refused to back President George W. Bush's bid for re-election.

The endorsement may boost McCain's reputation as a maverick who reaches across partisan lines, but it may not go down well with his party's conservative Christian base.

"Sen. McCain is no George Bush when it comes to gay issues. We are much more optimistic and enthusiastic about Sen. McCain," Patrick Sammon, the group's president, told Reuters.

The 20,000-member group backed Bush in 2000, but did not endorse him in 2004 when the Republican Party used opposition to gay marriage as a "wedge" issue to galvanize evangelical Christian voters.

But the group appreciates McCain's opposition to a failed attempt to enact a federal ban on gay marriage -- a position that angered many conservative evangelical leaders.

"Sen. McCain stood with us. Now we stand with him ... Sen. McCain showed courage by bucking his own party's leadership and the president.. twice voting against the amendment," the Log Cabin Republicans said.

The group said it would take a "wait and see approach" regarding McCain's choice of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his vice presidential running mate.