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==Early life and political career==

==Early life and political career==

Karger was born in Glencoe, Illinois. He has described his childhood as “carbon copy” of the television show “Leave it to Beaver”<ref name="Caller">[http://dailycaller.com/2010/12/31/gay-republican-and-possible-2012-presidential-candidate-fred-karger-talks-to-thedc/ Gay Republican and possible 2012 presidential candidate Fred Karger talks to theDC - The Daily Caller]</ref>, but since he is a homosexual [[Sexual abuse being a contributing factor for homosexuality|this claim is extremely unlikely]]. When he was in his early 20’s, Karger lost an uncle (who was also gay) to suicide<ref name="Latimes">[http://articles.latimes.com/2011/aug/09/nation/la-na-0810-karger-gop-2012-20110810 Gay presidential candidate Fred Karger has a message – The LA times]</ref>, suggesting a [[Mental Health and Homosexuality|history of mental illness in the family]].

Karger was born in Glencoe, Illinois. He has described his childhood as “carbon copy” of the television show “Leave it to Beaver”,<ref name="Caller">[http://dailycaller.com/2010/12/31/gay-republican-and-possible-2012-presidential-candidate-fred-karger-talks-to-thedc/ Gay Republican and possible 2012 presidential candidate Fred Karger talks to theDC - The Daily Caller]</ref> but since he is a homosexual [[Sexual abuse being a contributing factor for homosexuality|this claim is extremely unlikely]]. When he was in his early 20’s, Karger lost an uncle (who was also gay) to suicide,<ref name="Latimes">[http://articles.latimes.com/2011/aug/09/nation/la-na-0810-karger-gop-2012-20110810 Gay presidential candidate Fred Karger has a message – The LA times]</ref> suggesting a [[Mental Health and Homosexuality|history of mental illness in the family]].

His first involvement in politics was in 1964. Fourteen years old at the time, Karger campaigned for fellow RINO [[Nelson Rockefeller]].<ref name="Latimes" /> In 1977 he joined the Dolphin Group, a political consultation firm. From that year until his retirement in 2004 he worked as a senior consultant in several reelection campaigns of Republican candidates and office holders including former presidents [[Gerald Ford]], [[Ronald Reagan]] and [[George H. W. Bush]].<ref name="Conservnews">[http://conservativedailynews.com/2011/06/fred-karger-2012-presidential-profile/ Fred Karger: 2012 Presidential Profile]</ref> His later actions and promotion of the homosexual agenda and other liberal causes suggest he did not truly identify with the candidates he was working for.

His first involvement in politics was in 1964. Fourteen years old at the time, Karger campaigned for fellow RINO [[Nelson Rockefeller]].<ref name="Latimes" /> In 1977 he joined the Dolphin Group, a political consultation firm. From that year until his retirement in 2004 he worked as a senior consultant in several reelection campaigns of Republican candidates and office holders including former presidents [[Gerald Ford]], [[Ronald Reagan]] and [[George H. W. Bush]].<ref name="Conservnews">[http://conservativedailynews.com/2011/06/fred-karger-2012-presidential-profile/ Fred Karger: 2012 Presidential Profile]</ref> His later actions and promotion of the homosexual agenda and other liberal causes suggest he did not truly identify with the candidates he was working for.

==Presidential campaign==

==Presidential campaign==

On August 2010 Karger formed an exploratory committee for the presidential elections<ref>[http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2010/08/fred-karger-the-gay-rights-bogeyman-of-the-gop-presidential-race/61279/ Fred Karger: The Gay-Rights Bogeyman of the GOP Presidential Race – The Atlantic]</ref> and on March 23 2011 he officially launched his candidacy.<ref>[http://politics.salon.com/2011/03/23/gay_republican_president/ Fred Karger, gay Republican for president – Salon Magazine]</ref> A couple of days later Karger won a presidental straw poll in New Hampshire <ref>[http://iowaindependent.com/54449/karger-beats-romney-in-new-hampshire-straw-poll Karger beats Romney in New Hampshire straw poll]</ref>, through it is likely that the poll was manipulated by Karger and his supporters.  

On August 2010 Karger formed an exploratory committee for the presidential elections<ref>[http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2010/08/fred-karger-the-gay-rights-bogeyman-of-the-gop-presidential-race/61279/ Fred Karger: The Gay-Rights Bogeyman of the GOP Presidential Race – The Atlantic]</ref> and on March 23, 2011 he officially launched his candidacy.<ref>[http://politics.salon.com/2011/03/23/gay_republican_president/ Fred Karger, gay Republican for president – Salon Magazine]</ref> A couple of days later Karger won a presidental straw poll in New Hampshire,<ref>[http://iowaindependent.com/54449/karger-beats-romney-in-new-hampshire-straw-poll Karger beats Romney in New Hampshire straw poll]</ref> through it is likely that the poll was manipulated by Karger and his supporters.  

Karger’s had two main motives for participating. The first was to enter at least one of the presidential primary debates in order to use it as a stage for promoting the homosexual agenda. The second motive was to try to bully Mitt Romney into backing off from his (current) opposition to same-sex “marriage” and have him influence the leadership of the LSD church to do the same.<ref name="Latimes" />  

Karger’s had two main motives for participating. The first was to enter at least one of the presidential primary debates in order to use it as a stage for promoting the homosexual agenda. The second motive was to try to bully Mitt Romney into backing off from his (current) opposition to same-sex “marriage” and have him influence the leadership of the LSD church to do the same.<ref name="Latimes" />  

When looking at Karger’s political positions, as expressed through his campaign website and statements made to the press, one can only note how lacking in Conservatism they are. Most of his positions are identical to those advocated by the most liberal members of the [[Democratic Party]].

When looking at Karger’s political positions, as expressed through his campaign website and statements made to the press, one can only note how lacking in Conservatism they are. Most of his positions are identical to those advocated by the most liberal members of the [[Democratic Party]].

The issues on which Karger is most focused on are those related to the homosexual agenda. He is supportive of the same-sex “marriage”, the repeal of [[DADT]] and enacting “anti-discrimination” laws which will give special privileges to homosexuals as a group.<ref name="Issues">[http://fredkarger.com/issues Issue highlights from Karger’s website]</ref> He is fully supportive of abortion and marijuana legalization<ref name="Issues" />; he might have a selfish motive in doing so considering the [[Homosexuality and Illegal Drug Use|link between homosexuality and narcotic abuse]].

The issues on which Karger is most focused on are those related to the homosexual agenda. He is supportive of the same-sex “marriage”, the repeal of [[DADT]] and enacting “anti-discrimination” laws which will give special privileges to homosexuals as a group.<ref name="Issues">[http://fredkarger.com/issues Issue highlights from Karger’s website]</ref> He is fully supportive of abortion and marijuana legalization;<ref name="Issues" /> he might have a selfish motive in doing so considering the [[Homosexuality and Illegal Drug Use|link between homosexuality and narcotic abuse]].

Karger’s positions on foreign policy are fully concurrent with those of [[Barack Hussein Obama]]. He wishes for a complete withdrawal of US troops from Iraq and Afghanistan, but supported the [[Libyan War 2011#United States Intervention|US led intervention in the Lybia]].<ref name="Issues" /> Karger claims to be pro-Israel<ref name="Issues" />, despite the fact that the Obama’s intervention in Libya, which Karger supported, will probably lead to the strengthening of anti-Israeli terrorists<ref>[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/africaandindianocean/libya/8414583/Libya-al-Qaeda-among-Libya-rebels-Nato-chief-fears.html Libya: al-Qaeda among Libya rebels, Nato chief fears – Daily Telegraph]</ref> and that due to the war weapons from Libya’s army reached the hands of [[Hamas]].<ref>[http://www.haaretz.com/print-edition/news/hamas-boosting-anti-aircraft-arsenal-with-looted-libyan-missiles-1.392186 Hamas boosting anti-aircraft arsenal with looted Libyan missiles - Haaretz]</ref> Karger supposed pro-Israel credentials are further put into question considering that he met with Nitzan Horowitz, an openly homosexual Member of [[Knesset]] from the terrorist supporting party [[Meretz]].<ref>[http://www.jpost.com/DiplomacyAndPolitics/Article.aspx?id=221039 First gay Jewish Republican presidential candidate visits – Jerusalem Post]</ref>

Karger’s positions on foreign policy are fully concurrent with those of [[Barack Hussein Obama]]. He wishes for a complete withdrawal of US troops from Iraq and Afghanistan, but supported the [[Libyan War 2011#United States Intervention|US led intervention in the Lybia]].<ref name="Issues" /> Karger claims to be pro-Israel,<ref name="Issues" /> despite the fact that the Obama’s intervention in Libya, which Karger supported, will probably lead to the strengthening of anti-Israeli terrorists<ref>[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/africaandindianocean/libya/8414583/Libya-al-Qaeda-among-Libya-rebels-Nato-chief-fears.html Libya: al-Qaeda among Libya rebels, Nato chief fears – Daily Telegraph]</ref> and that due to the war weapons from Libya’s army reached the hands of [[Hamas]].<ref>[http://www.haaretz.com/print-edition/news/hamas-boosting-anti-aircraft-arsenal-with-looted-libyan-missiles-1.392186 Hamas boosting anti-aircraft arsenal with looted Libyan missiles - Haaretz]</ref> Karger supposed pro-Israel credentials are further put into question considering that he met with Nitzan Horowitz, an openly homosexual Member of [[Knesset]] from the terrorist supporting party [[Meretz]].<ref>[http://www.jpost.com/DiplomacyAndPolitics/Article.aspx?id=221039 First gay Jewish Republican presidential candidate visits – Jerusalem Post]</ref>

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