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Perry is well on his way to sharing God's "unconditional love" this week, having already proclaimed that if gays don't like the proposed constitutional amendment, then maybe they should pack up and head to a more welcoming state. That's right because this lonestar state is a beacon for religious 'conservatives' (read as right-wing extremists) who as imperfect beings themselves seem to have a need and all the knowledge to affirm what the perfect person should be and how to achieve that glorified status.

According to the Fort Worth Star-Telgram, he's now taking his message to televisions across the state and into your home in several spots with the Texas Marriage Alliance (read as people who believe there is a "phantom gay menace" with the sole objective of destroying any and all marriages everywhere). You can see Perry's "special video message" espousing discrimination and intolerance here.

What makes the fact that Perry chose to tape a message for the Texas Marriage Alliance even better is the two people who founded the Alliance. They certainly are no strangers to a certain somebody from Texas, Tom I've-got-more-scandals-than-my-congressional-district number DeLay.

That's right the Alliance web site was created by a consulting firm in Vienna, Virginia operated by none other than John Colyandro and Jim Ellis, the two notorious DeLay associates under indictment in Texas. They are charged with violating campaign-finance laws during the 2002 election. Both men are charged with money laundering. In addition, Colyandro has been charged with 13 counts of unlawful acceptance of a corporate political contribution. Colyandro and Ellis were also two of the central architects of the 2002 election that resulted in the Republican takeover of the Texas House. They have also been involved with Texans for a Republican Majority.

Now for some denial.

Luis Saenz, who is leading Perry's 2006 re-election crusade, said there is nothing improper regarding Perry's involvement with the Alliance.

The governor was asked to help, and he helped. The governor supports the amendment, and he has made clear that he believes in the idea that marriage is a union between one man and one woman belongs in our constitution.

That's right folks, there is absolutely nothing wrong with enshrining discrimination and hate in our state's consitution. Of course there is also no problem with the governor using two indicted DeLay associates either. I don't think that shows much "intelligent design" on the part of Perry when he is like to face off with Kay Bailey Hutchison, but he isn't one for intelligence when it comes to legislation anwyay.

Hmmm, two indicted DeLay associates, one Republican extremist governor, one DeLay political action committee, and one religiously motivated piece of discriminatory legislation. That sure doesn't give me much confidence.

Kelly Fero, a Democratic operative in Austin, said Perry's involvement with the DeLay associates raises questions about the governor's judgment.

"It would seem that Governor Perry is as careless with his associations as Tom DeLay was," Fero said. "I guess the people will have to determine whether it's a good idea for their governor to be in league with two individuals who are the subject of an ongoing legal investigation."

I think we can all agree that Perry's involvement this past legislative session has shown that he lacks a profound amount of judgement.

So remember in 2006 that good governance is a relationship only between the elected official and his or her constituents, and if the official doesn't believe that fact, vote him or her out of office.

Let's make sure to truly support the Texas state motto: Friendship.

Now go to the Texas Marriage Alliance web site and enter your comments in the "Post/Read Comments" section about marriage. Let's stir the pot.

Update: It appears that the Texas Marriage Alliance does not believe in free speech either. I attempted to make a post and it has not appeared, and then I noticed that no one has posted anything since June 6. I find it hard to believe that religious conservatives and ardent supporters of "true marriage" would have nothing to say for a week. It leads me to suspect that those were seeded comments on the part of the web site creators to show "evidence" of support for the constitutional amendment.