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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]MontanaMama
(24,060 posts)52. This athlete has more important things
to do to prep for competition than meet with VP Toolie McToolerson. I wouldnt doubt Pence wants to distract Rippon in order to hijack his chances to win so that a gay man would be denied a medal. These people are just that evil.
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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