DON'T FALL ASLEEP ON THE JOB

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THE GOOD GUYS WON, BUT DON'T GET COMPLACENT

by Al Doyle

With a few days worth of hindsight, here is an analysis of the victorious battle for the marriage amendment to the Wisconsin constitution.

Wisconsin Marriage Defenders and others who were involved in the battle were absolutely certain the pro-homosexual crowd would lie early and often while having plenty of money to spend. We were surprised not by how the sodomites met our predictions, but how they exceeded even our expectations.

Fair Wisconsin (the state's leading homosexual advocacy group) spent at least $5 million. That figure became public just before the election, and it's likely that considerably more cash was disbursed in the final few days of the battle. If the sheer volume of TV, radio and print ads is any indication, other pro-sodomy organizations along with well-heeled supporters such as Elton John's $20,000 donation also contributed to the cause. For now, I'll go with an estimate of $7.5 million to $8 million spent on the homosexual side.

That's a big chunk of cash to throw at a mid-sized state (population 5.4 million) such as Wisconsin, but this was no ordinary referendum. In a rare fit of honesty, the sodomites declared that Wisconsin was their highest priority to turn around a 20-state losing streak on amendments that declare marriage to be exclusively between one man and one woman.

Total dollars spent by homosexual groups hardly describes the media onslaught, as most Wisconsin newspapers and TV stations were nothing more than biased homosexual propagandists. The impact of all of the front-page articles, pro-sodomy puff pieces and one-sided reporting was equal to what the sodomites spent on advertising and outreach. The leftist Gannett chain (which owns most of the state's daily papers outside of Milwaukee and Madison) was especially blatant in its devoted groveling to the lavender lobby.

Homosexual activists focused their efforts on the dairy state because they thought Wisconsin offered the best prospects for a groundbreaking win. Instead, the pro-marriage side got 59.4 percent of the vote, a margin exceeded only by South Carolina and Tennessee among the eight states that held similar referendums on November 7.

Having grown up in eternally corrupt Chicago along with having lived in the pit of corruption known as Mexico City, I thought I had seen it all when it came to political trickery. Wrong! Fair Wisconsin ran one of the sleaziest, most dishonest propaganda efforts in American history.

This went far beyond the usual truth stretching found in politics. Fair Wisconsin repeatedly declared that a "no" vote - their desired option - would "keep things the way they are", meant "no gay marriage" and would "prevent activist judges from redefining marriage".

If that was true, then why did every pro-family organization and volunteer work hard to promote voting yes? The sodomites deliberately and successfully spread confusion among voters, and thousands of pro-family Wisconsin residents ended up voting "no", which was contrary to their good intentions and beliefs.

Perhaps the main motivation behind the marriage amendment was to keep this God-created institution out of the slimy hands of morally bankrupt judges. Fair Wisconsin used an Orwellian campaign of blatant lies to claim a "no" vote would accomplish the goal.

Those who understand the utter depravity of sodomy and the sodomite movement weren't shocked by such an intense campaign of planned deception. When one considers how homosexuals justify rampant promiscuity along with practices such as "fisting" (ramming a clenched fist as far up a fellow sodomite's anus as far as possible), is it any wonder that lying comes easily and naturally? As Pastor Henry Vanderbush observed, "There's nothing gay about perversion."

While sodomite spokesmen have been putting the expected spin on their defeat, it's clear that many on that side are discouraged. It's quite possible that the jackals are turning on one another with accusations, spite and blame for the big loss in Wisconsin. When the state's homosexuals decide to hold their next big campaign, they may find it much tougher to get donations based on the results of this referendum.

Despite the unexpected margin of victory, the pro-marriage side could have done a better job in the battle.

By necessity, limited funds (especially when compared to what the homosexuals could spend) for advertising had to be carefully managed and held back until late in the campaign. No argument there, as that was just a wise use of modest resources.

The TV commerical showing young children asking how to define sodomite arrangements such as "two fathers" was superb, as it drove the point home about the perverseness of what the other side sees as normal. That spot should be used in every state with a marriage amendment on the ballot.

Now for the kick in the pants.

The Family Research Institute's widely circulated flyer was a bland, uninspiring piece of literature. The design and layout were so amateurish (constantly changing fonts, bad use of color, etc.) that it looked like a mole from the other side had done the work. The overall tone of the piece was so weak and mushy that it wouldn't have convinced most readers to buy a $10 bill for 8 bucks, let alone to stand against a pack of determined perverts.

In addition, FRI told its supporters to throw out significant numbers of unused flyers. While there is always literature that remains after a campaign, spending large sums on materials without careful planning to keep waste to a minimum is poor stewardship.

By contrast, WMD widely distributed Homosexuality: The Truth, a well-written and hard-hitting flyer by Pastor Ralph Ovadal of Pilgrims Covenant Church in Monroe. This piece of literature thoroughly explains the biblical, constitutional and moral reasons to oppose sodomy, and it includes a concise salvation message that was totally absent in the FRI flyer. How do we know Homosexuality: The Truth is effective?

Countless sodomites and homosexual sympathisers who have read the tract have called Ovadal and left vulgar, hate-filled messages heavy on profanity and threats. Since Pastor Ovadal shreds pro-homosexual arguments and tells the lost to repent of their sins and be converted to Christ, it's no surprise that reprobates despise what he has to say.

What can be said for a totally dedicated person with an incredible work ethic who is unfortunately miscast in the wrong role? That was the fate of FRI's Julaine Appling. She was the media-appointed "leader" of the pro-marriage side, and Appling put forth a non-stop effort to promote the amendment.

Those who have seen Julaine in person know she is an intelligent woman of impeccable manners and graciousness. That's why she was out of place in a take no prisoners public battle. Someone with the toughness and tenacity of a junkyard dog combined with a quick wit when the cameras and microphones are on was needed to take the offensive against the homosexuals. (TG: Julaine, being a woman, should not be the leading spokesman in the battle against homosexual men).

One person - longtime Wisconsin Christian activist Marv Munyon - fills that role perfectly. Let's hope Munyon becomes the main public face and voice the next time the homosexual lobby makes a big push, as he isn't reluctant to throw a verbal knockout punch while debating.

Appling tried hard to inspire the broad group that is loosely described as "Bible-believing churches" to get involved in the effort. From what we saw, churches were largely pacifists in this battle - and the blame shouldn't fall on Appling's shoulders. (TG: Although most of Julaine's work consisted of "preaching to the choir" rather than attempting to change minds and hearts on the issue. Then again, our weak-voiced choir apparently needed to be preached to.)

It's the job of PASTORS - not parachurch groups - to preach and convict their members to stand for righteousness. Sadly, the vast majority of neo-evangelical and evangelical pastors can correctly be described as "evanjellyfish", and that is especially true at megachurches where lowest common denominator theology is the rule. These cowardly hirelings are skilled at dishing out feel-good, inoffensive pablum from the pulpit when courage and bluntness are needed.

This was literally a life and death battle against the sodomites, and neutered pastors treated the amendment with little or no sense of urgency. While some members of these churches put in a good effort to oppose the homosexual agenda, the vast majority snoozed through a time when the could have stood boldly for the Lord and against the forces of evil.

Fundamentalist pastors were also AWOL when it came to urging their churches to take the offensive against Sodom's stooges. WMD distributed literature in 15 Wisconsin cities and small towns. Until the day before the election, we saw absolutely no trace of any other group or church distributing information.

It would have thrilled us to have another church run us out of town because they were on duty, but it never happened. Those in the fundamental camp like to lambast the evangelicals for their watered-down doctrine and growing ecumenism, but they proved to be equally gutless in this battle.

Undoubtedly, some guilty pastors and church members will whimper "Why didn't you tell us?" when they read this critique. WMD members have full-time jobs and families. We don't have tons of time to call pastors, and our efforts to do so in the past have borne minimal results. Whatever hours we could spare were dedicated to exposing lies and spreading truth.

Most importantly, don't people have eyes, ears and brains to discern what is going on? Can't the apathetic learn to stand on their own hind legs and do something without having to be led every step of the way? In this case, the fundies dropped the ball as badly as others who should have been involved in the battle. The vast majority of Wisconsin's fundamentalist pastors did an impressive Barney Fife impersonation. Maybe we should refer homosexuals to your churches, since you don't seem to have the stomach to stand against sodomy.

Pastor Randy King of Wyldewood Baptist Church in Oshkosh is a shining exception to the previous paragraph, as he personally encouraged church members to get in the thick of the battle. Wisconsin churches could use more men of Pastor King's caliber.

Countless Christians worked without fanfare among friends, relatives and co-workers, patiently explaining the dishonesty of the homosexual ads and laying out reasons to vote yes. This kind of personal, low-tech, low cost outreach is where the good guys were especially effective, but it takes more than that to beat back the forces of darkness and perversion.

They may skulk off for awhile, but I guarantee the homosexuals will be back in the future with a "civil rights" amendment or some other proposal designed to legitimize their odious and depraved behavior. The Lord gave us far more than we deserved with 59.4 percent of the vote, but don't assume it will happen next time with the same lackluster effort from our side. (TG: In fact, such a large margin might cause many on our side to get lazy and complacent. Remember, 70% of those under 30 voted 'no', so we have much work ahead, or the sodomites will get their way in the near future.)

When should you start standing against homosexuality? NOW!! Contact WMD to learn about simple, effective and inexpensive ways to combat the sodomite propaganda effort. (TG: You can respond on this blog site to reach us.)