WASHINGTON (WNB) - Hillary Clinton's contentious exchange over her gay marriage record with leftist ally National Public Radio (NPR) interviewer Terry Gross illustrates how important it is for Democrats (and even some Republicans) to be on the politically 'correct' side these days.
The conversation left many confused about Mrs. Clinton's gay marriage stance over the years - here is a breakdown:
- 1981 - "I knew a homo back in college, he had painted fingernails and breath that smelled like poop. Bill used to beat him up."
- 1991 - "I have nothing against homosexuals as long as they don't try to touch me. As for them getting married - well that's just ridiculous."
- 1996 - (In defense of her husband signing the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) "I think we can all rest a little easier knowing the two weird guys next door won't be allowed to masquerade as normal married people."
- 2001 - "Marriage is a sacred bond between one man and one woman. Same-sex people getting married is like a fish riding a bicycle - it doesn't make sense, and it looks weird."
- 2008 - "Gay marriage would only be acceptable if it's a gay man and a gay woman. Of course they'd never have sex, but take it from me, that's not a bad thing."
- 2013 - "To me, two men or two women coming together in sacred matrimony is a wonderful thing, although I'll be honest, the honeymoon makes me a little queasy."
- 2014 - "I only wish every couple getting married these days were gay - this world would be a better place. Heck, I'd give anything to turn Bill into a woman. Really."