Ah, such an almost Shakespearian scenario the Cheney sisters – Liz and Mary – are providing the MSM (Mainstream Media) these days. How So Very Important to the fate of all of our lives that two sisters are at odds over Gay Marriage!
Nothing else of importance is going on in the world beyond horrendous typhoons and tornadoes, continuing wars, and, of course, that little bump in the Big Road To Healthcare For All caused by inept programming of a crucial website. Other than those events, why not spend endless minutes absorbing the knowledge that, in all probability, the Political Sister, Liz, is nay-saying Gay Marriage to gain political points by an Ultra-Conservative element of the GOP in Wyoming – Liz Cheney's newly adopted state – by denouncing the Very Thing her sister did, which was to marry her long-time "partner" and Equal Mother to their children, Heather?
I mean, why not slam Legal Marriage Equality for a sibling after you have enjoyed the time spent with the Gay Sister and Her Gay-Tainted Family in joyous family gatherings?
Actually, I'm sure it's very easy for Liz. How could anyone expect anything less from a Cheney than calculated political posturing regardless if it may hurt a member of one's own family? After all, the Cheney Patriarch had no problem almost blowing one of his close friends to shreds on A Hunting Trip a while ago.
Unfortunately for both Cheney Women, the disagreement they are experiencing is Public, whereas the bitter feelings, apparent hypocrisy, and all of the vitriol that the subject of Gay Marriage evokes in Certain People, happens everyday – somewhere – in the world within families. It's nothing new. But, although some people will and do see the Public Brew-Hah-Hah as another way to educate others on same-sex marriage, as well as to puff-up the Opposition to such a union, the amount of air-time being spent on this Current News is Overkill – more gossipy-edged fodder for Washington Pundits and otherwise bored news anchors/hosts.
We can titter-away at the fact that it's the Arch Nemesis Of America, Mr. Dickie Cheney, whose daughters are embroiled in a spat with potential political (in Wyoming) consequences should Liz win (doubtful) the coveted Senate seat for which she is running; however, the truth is that whatever one does and doesn't do or feel or say about The Daughters, the bottom line is clear: in less than ten years the American Public has changed its opinion on Gay People In General and Same-Sex Marriage with increasing speed (Stats HERE).
With the above facts, perhaps Liz Cheney IS "on the wrong side of history" as her sister so pointedly stated. And, as one of the guests on a news program this morning implied, Gay Marriage is not a Top Priority for Wyoming residents; therefore Liz' Anti-Gay-Marriage-ing Message is playing-out in the wrong place, at the wrong time.
Considering that her move to Wyoming was (reportedly) politically motivated, perhaps she should have chosen a different state in which to flaunt her views where her chances of becoming a Senator are stronger. As in, why didn't she go to The Deep South? Better yet, why not move to Saudi Arabia where women aren't allowed to drive cars or go anywhere without a Male Escort – you know, among Like-Minded Oppressors?
I bet she'd look really cool in a Burka.
Have a Wonderful Whatever!
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