I don't want to sound gloomy but the election of Doug Jones, the man who made his name prosecuting two former Ku Klux Klan members who bombed a black church, and who won a stunning victory in the Senate race in Alabama and the first Democrat to win such a seat in the state for 25 years does not really suggest a more liberal consensus in this fundamental Christian state.
Mr Jones’s fortunes increased sharply after Mr Moore’s campaign was rocked by allegations that he abused teenage girls and women when he was in his thirties and working as a local prosecutor and I unfortunately do not come to conclusion that Mr Moore would have lost if the allegation had come to light.
Moore is considered an advocate of far-right politics. He attracted national media attention and controversy over what has been called strong homophobia, antisemitic and islamophobic views, his belief that Christianity should order public policy, and his past ties to neo-Confederates and white nationalist groups.
Black voters in Alabama -- particularly black women -- voted overwhelmingly in favour of Democrat Doug Jones, according to exit poll data.
The real worry is that Moore had despite his appalling views had a majority of White votes particularly White Men and whilst there may be some movement to a more Liberal attitude the majority of voters in Alabama support polices that are an anathema to most Western Democracies.
But before we start congratulating ourselves and feeling superior we had a sharp reminder that the sought of views of Roy Moore are not to far beneath the surface .
Mr Bennett refused to apologise for saying society could implode if there was too much "deviation from the norm".
Presiding Officer Elin Jones said on Wednesday some of the comments were "particularly hateful".
Ms Jones wants the AM to say sorry before he can contribute again, but he said he had no intention of doing so.
In a debate on Tuesday, Mr Bennett told the assembly:
After Labour AM Joyce Watson raised a point of order on Wednesday objecting to Mr Bennett's remarks, Ms Jones said: "Some of the comments were particularly hateful to the transgender community."
Among those critical of Mr Bennett was Plaid Cymru AM Sian Gwenllian, who said the comments were "shameful".
She said
UKIP Wales leader Neil Hamilton said he had a "frank exchange of views with the presiding officer" on Wednesday afternoon, with a further meeting planned over the recess.
Which is a bit like a wasp complaining of being stung by a bee.
Former UKip leader Nigel Farage spoke in favour of Roy Moore in a rally in Alabalma and we can only ask how much Ukip shares the failed candidate views (Moore not Farage but it applies to both) .
On the basis of Gareth Bennett attack on a vulnerable majority we must be ever vigilant that that we make sure that such wives are treated by scorn,
Mr Jones’s fortunes increased sharply after Mr Moore’s campaign was rocked by allegations that he abused teenage girls and women when he was in his thirties and working as a local prosecutor and I unfortunately do not come to conclusion that Mr Moore would have lost if the allegation had come to light.
Moore is considered an advocate of far-right politics. He attracted national media attention and controversy over what has been called strong homophobia, antisemitic and islamophobic views, his belief that Christianity should order public policy, and his past ties to neo-Confederates and white nationalist groups.
Black voters in Alabama -- particularly black women -- voted overwhelmingly in favour of Democrat Doug Jones, according to exit poll data.
Making
up 17% of the voters, 98% of black women who voted on Tuesday cast
their ballots for Jones, while just 2% voted for Republican Roy Moore,
exit polls showed.
The real worry is that Moore had despite his appalling views had a majority of White votes particularly White Men and whilst there may be some movement to a more Liberal attitude the majority of voters in Alabama support polices that are an anathema to most Western Democracies.
But before we start congratulating ourselves and feeling superior we had a sharp reminder that the sought of views of Roy Moore are not to far beneath the surface .
News that in our own Assembly UKIP AM Gareth Bennett has been barred from speaking in Senedd debates in 2018 following a speech about transgender rights.
Presiding Officer Elin Jones said on Wednesday some of the comments were "particularly hateful".
Ms Jones wants the AM to say sorry before he can contribute again, but he said he had no intention of doing so.
In a debate on Tuesday, Mr Bennett told the assembly:
"There is only so much deviation from the norm that any society can take before that society completely implodes.
"If we carry on down this road of appeasing the nuttiest elements of the transgender movement," he said, "then what we will face as a society, within a very short space of time, is total implosion."
He was speaking about a UK government proposal to make the process of changing legal gender easier.
After Labour AM Joyce Watson raised a point of order on Wednesday objecting to Mr Bennett's remarks, Ms Jones said: "Some of the comments were particularly hateful to the transgender community."
"This chamber is not a platform to demean citizens of Wales. Everyone deserves our respect and our understanding."The presiding officer asked Mr Bennett to withdraw his comments and apologise. He refused.
Among those critical of Mr Bennett was Plaid Cymru AM Sian Gwenllian, who said the comments were "shameful".
She said
"Members of minority groups have an unquestionable right to be treated equally, regardless of their gender identity, sexual orientation, colour of their skin, religion, disability or anything else"..
UKIP Wales leader Neil Hamilton said he had a "frank exchange of views with the presiding officer" on Wednesday afternoon, with a further meeting planned over the recess.
"UKIP is a minority whose rights need to be protected as well," he added.
"We were elected to confront the Cardiff Bay consensus and political correctness and will continue to do so."
Which is a bit like a wasp complaining of being stung by a bee.
Former UKip leader Nigel Farage spoke in favour of Roy Moore in a rally in Alabalma and we can only ask how much Ukip shares the failed candidate views (Moore not Farage but it applies to both) .
On the basis of Gareth Bennett attack on a vulnerable majority we must be ever vigilant that that we make sure that such wives are treated by scorn,
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I don't agree with your argument. but I published it anyway. However when people start referring to the "PC Lobby" I feel that they are unprepared to listen to any argument.
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