{"id":2048022,"date":"2023-09-28T13:16:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-28T17:16:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/18-republican-turncoats-kill-bill-that-banned-pentagons-drag-show-funding-here-are-their-names\/"},"modified":"2023-09-28T13:18:36","modified_gmt":"2023-09-28T17:18:36","slug":"18-republican-turncoats-kill-bill-that-banned-pentagons-drag-show-funding-here-are-their-names","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/18-republican-turncoats-kill-bill-that-banned-pentagons-drag-show-funding-here-are-their-names\/","title":{"rendered":"18 Republicans voted against a bill banning Pentagon&#8217;s drag show funding. Here are their names."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">30<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2F18-republican-turncoats-kill-bill-that-banned-pentagons-drag-show-funding-here-are-their-names%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2048022&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>In an increasingly dangerous world, one \u200bthing that most Americans should be \u200bable to agree\u2063 upon is that \u2062we need a strong military.<\/h2>\n<p>Unfortunately, under the Biden administration, instead of focusing on winning battles, the military has been preoccupied with pushing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/joe-biden-announces-woke-new-direction-us-militarys-combined-assets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">leftist talking \u2063points<\/a> and agendas \u2014 such as \u200bthe LGBT ideology.<\/p>\n<p>So naturally, a rallying cry among conservatives in the past two years \u2064has\u200b been to \u2062get the military back on\u2063 track and in shape to\u2064 defend the nation against hostile forces.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why Republican Rep. Chip Roy of Texas proposed an amendment to the House spending bill that \u2064would strip federal funding from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/bidens-woke-military-nellis-air-force-base-hosts-first-ever-drag-queen-show\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">drag shows<\/a> and\u200d \u201cpride\u201d events at the Department of Defense.<\/p>\n<p>Roy has been fighting against woke ideology in the military \u2063for a while now. In March, he and nine other members of Congress filed a motion to remove funding for LGBT events \u200dfrom the Department of Defense Appropriations Act.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">The \u200dPentagon should be <strong>MORE focused on maintaining military readiness (like \u200cshoring up\u200c our intel)<\/strong> \u200b than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/18-republicans-turncoat-to-kill-bill-that-banned-pentagons-drag-show-funding-here-are-their-names\/\" title=\"18 Republicans betray their party to oppose bill banning Pentagon's drag show funding.\">hosting drag queen events<\/a> and\u200b indoctrinating troops<\/p>\n<p>Rep. Roy is leading \u2064the fight to <strong>BLOCK federal funds from pushing woke\u2062 LGBT ideology \u200con the military<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ShrinkDCGrowAmerica?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ShrinkDCGrowAmerica<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/3aEmienlG3\">https:\/\/t.co\/3aEmienlG3<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/J8QTaiLrfE\">pic.twitter.com\/J8QTaiLrfE<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Rep. Chip Roy \u200dPress Office (@RepChipRoy) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RepChipRoy\/status\/1646591007922835470?\">April\u200b 13, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, despite the Republican majority in the House of Representatives, his latest amendment was\u200c defeated by a margin of 231-202 on \u200cWednesday.<\/p>\n<p>Unsurprisingly, all\u2064 213 \u2063House Democrats voted against the amendment, but they were \u200cjoined by 18 House Republicans who defected to join their liberal colleagues.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks \u2062to these 18 spineless Republicans, a common-sense amendment\u200b was killed on the House floor.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to know exactly who these 18 Republicans were, here are their names.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">BREAKING: Eighteen House Republicans voted against an amendment\u200d from <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RepChipRoy?\">@RepChipRoy<\/a> that would have defunded drag shows and pride month events at the Defense Department:<br \/>\n\u2014 Buck<br \/>\n\u2014 \u2062Calvert<br \/>\n\u2014 Chavez-DeRemer<br \/>\n\u2014 Curtis<br \/>\n\u2014 D\u2019Esposito<br \/>\n\u2014 Duarte<br \/>\n\u2014 Fitzpatrick<br \/>\n\u2014 Garbarino<br \/>\n\u2014 Gonzales,\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/d2XjL6Rrk0\">pic.twitter.com\/d2XjL6Rrk0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Ben Zeisloft (@BenZeisloft) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BenZeisloft\/status\/1707175702766797272?\">September 27, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/p>\n<p>The fact that these Republicans voted \u200dagainst this measure is disappointing, but also \u200cnot very \u200bsurprising, given \u200cthe sad state of the GOP and the conservative movement in America more broadly.<\/p>\n<p>This by itself is frustrating, but it \u2062becomes\u2063 even more worrisome when you consider \u200cthe current state of the world right now\u200b and the pressing need for a strong military.<\/p>\n<p>Russia\u2019s invasion of Ukraine, combined with China\u2019s increasingly aggressive attitude towards <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/taiwan-navy-aircraft-ordered-respond-chinese-force-approaches-island\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Taiwan<\/a>, means that we are closer to getting \u200dinvolved in a major war than we have been in a\u200c long time.<\/p>\n<p>Russia and China have no respect for a military like \u200cours that is seemingly more \u2064concerned with leftist\u2064 ideology than with fighting our enemies, so naturally, they feel confident that they can get away with making these \u200baggressive moves.<\/p>\n<p>Passing this amendment would have been a good first step to fixing the problems in our \u2064military, but unfortunately, it seems that \u2063some Republicans still need convincing.<\/p>\n<h3>A Note \u2062from Our Founder:<\/h3>\n<p>Every morning, we at The Western Journal wake up and pursue our mission of giving you the important information you\u200d need \u2064about what\u2019s happening in America.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate\/?hosted_button_id=BM6XAWRJ8NS7A&#038;utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><strong>We can\u2019t do that without your help.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>America has been on the receiving end of false narratives. 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Our faithful donors and subscribers have kept us going.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve never chosen to donate, let me be honest: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate\/?hosted_button_id=BM6XAWRJ8NS7A&#038;utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><strong>We need your help today<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Please don\u2019t wait one minute. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate\/?hosted_button_id=BM6XAWRJ8NS7A&#038;utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><strong>Donate right\u2064 now<\/strong><\/a>  \u2013 our situation in America is dire. Our \u200bcountry hangs by a thread, and The Western Journal stands for \u2063truth in this difficult time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Please stand with us by donating today.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Floyd G. Brown<br \/>\nFounder of The Western\u200d Journal<\/p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/18-republicans-turncoat-kill-bill-banned-pentagons-drag-show-funding-names\/\">18 Republican \u2063Turncoats Kill\u200b Bill That Banned Pentagon&#8217;s\u200c Drag Show Funding &#8211; Here Are Their Names<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> Pening in the world.\u2064 We believe in the power of a free press and strong, independent journalism. Your support through subscriptions and donations allows us\u200d to continue delivering trustworthy, unbiased\u2063 news \u200bcoverage. Please consider supporting us and becoming a \u200cpart of our community. Together, we can ensure that the truth prevails in an increasingly dangerous world.<\/p>\n<h2> In \u200dwhat ways can strong and independent journalism promote trustworthiness and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-dismantles-reporter-in-unaired-segment-of-interview-discussing-black-lgbt-issues\/\" title=\"DeSantis shuts down reporter in unaired interview segment on Black, LGBT topics.\">unbiased news \u2062coverage<\/a>?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Strong and independent journalism plays a vital role in promoting trustworthy and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/red-state-dawn-brian-stelter-imagines-how-anti-cnn-insults-lead-to-shooting-in-2024\/\" title=\"Red-State Dawn? Brian Stelter Imagines How Anti-CNN \u2018Insults\u2019 Lead To \u2018Shooting\u2019 In 2024\">unbiased news coverage<\/a> in several ways:<\/p>\n<p>1. Transparency: Independent journalists adhere to ethical codes that\u2064 prioritize transparency. They disclose their sources, methods, and any potential conflicts of interest, ensuring \u200bthat readers \u2064can\u2063 trust the information presented.<\/p>\n<p>2. \u2062Rigorous fact-checking: Independent journalists prioritize accuracy \u200cand verify information before publishing. They \u200ccross-check facts from multiple sources, ensuring that news stories are based\u2062 on reliable information.<\/p>\n<p>3. Diverse perspectives: Independent journalism allows for diverse perspectives and opinions to be heard. Journalists strive\u2062 to provide\u200d a balanced representation of different viewpoints, fostering a more comprehensive understanding of complex issues.<\/p>\n<p>4. Accountability: Independent \u200bjournalism holds those in power accountable. Through investigative reporting, journalists \u200duncover corruption, \u2064wrongdoing, and abuses of power, ensuring that the \u200dpublic is informed and decision-makers are held responsible.<\/p>\n<p>5. \u200cObjectivity:\u2063 Although complete objectivity may\u200d be unattainable, independent\u200c journalists maintain a commitment to fairness and impartiality. They strive to present information\u2062 without bias and\u2062 minimize personal opinion, allowing readers to form their own judgments.<\/p>\n<p>6. Critical analysis: Independent journalists undertake in-depth research and analysis, offering context and interpretation of news events. This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/18-republican-turncoats-kill-bill-that-banned-pentagons-drag-show-funding-here-are-their-names\/\" title=\"18 Republicans voted against a bill banning Pentagon's drag show funding. Here are their names.\">helps readers navigate complex issues<\/a> and understand the broader implications of news stories.<\/p>\n<p>7.\u2064 Public interest focus: Independent journalism \u200dprioritizes serving the public interest rather\u2062 than\u2063 advancing any \u2062particular agenda or interest group. It aims to inform and empower citizens, enabling them to make informed decisions and actively participate in society.<\/p>\n<p>8. Peer review: Strong and independent journalism is often subject to peer review by other journalists and \u2062editors within the \u200cindustry. This ensures\u200b a system of checks and \u2064balances, \u2062reducing the likelihood of biased or inaccurate reporting.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, strong \u200cand independent journalism is crucial for fostering trustworthiness and ensuring unbiased news coverage. It\u200c upholds journalistic values, promotes transparency, and empowers the public with reliable information, thereby strengthening\u200d democratic societies.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a perilous world, most Americans should agree on the necessity of a robust military. Regrettably, the Biden administration seems more focused on promoting leftist ideologies like LGBT rights, rather than prioritizing victory in battles. 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