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In reply to the discussion: His remarks got under Mike Pence's skin. So the VP asked to meet. It didn't work out. [View all]caraher
(6,312 posts)17. Upworthy says, in another article, that Weir wasn't
I think this is pretty ungenerous towards Weir, but this is the claim at least:
Other male LGBTQ athletes have competed in the winter games in years past notably, fellow figure skaters Johnny Weir and Brian Boitano but none had been open about their sexual orientation heading into the competition.
I say "ungenerous" because I wouldn't have said Weir has ever been "closeted" while in the public eye.
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His remarks got under Mike Pence's skin. So the VP asked to meet. It didn't work out. [View all]
RKP5637
Feb 2018
OP
That's a good point!!! I certainly did not mean it that way, but I see what you mean.
RKP5637
Feb 2018
#11
A man who needs to be chaperoned at all times by the wife he calls "Mother" has issues...
Hekate
Feb 2018
#36
I know, and this behavior is sick. My spouse is NOT my mother! Repulsive and sick...nt
SWBTATTReg
Feb 2018
#57
I agree 1,000% +++ These was a time I guess one could say that some still didn't get what's
RKP5637
Feb 2018
#8
I love this kid with all my heart and soul!! I might even have to watch a bit of Olympics to
Leghorn21
Feb 2018
#4
Adam is the first American figure skating competitor to openly declare he is gay.
luvtheGWN
Feb 2018
#22
Kudos to him for speaking out. I didn't see a reference to a mtg request in the story, tho.nt
Honeycombe8
Feb 2018
#19
This athlete needs to ignore that moron/bigot pence and concentrate on his events
Gothmog
Feb 2018
#26
The very idea this man child who fears women and gay people would be in any position of power
Eliot Rosewater
Feb 2018
#27
Evangelicals are a cult and the opposite of everything Jesus ever taught! They love spreading
RKP5637
Feb 2018
#44
Mike Pence is an insult to all gay athletes in the closet or out of the closet.
YOHABLO
Feb 2018
#31
I would not put it past Pence. He's a very very evil creature! Just looking at Pence one can tell
RKP5637
Feb 2018
#54