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kas125

(2,483 posts) Mon Aug 27, 2012, 11:25 PM Aug 2012

Todd Akin Claims Breastmilk Cures Homosexuality [View all]

Missouri U.S. senate candidate Todd Akin has stoked more outrage today by claiming that male homosexuality is a disease and that the medical establishment has found the cure.

The Republican congressman, already under fire for his controversial comments regarding rape, told a reporter for Cape Giradeau's KBSI 23 News that "female breastmilk - when fed directly to an adult homosexual male daily for at least four weeks - has a 94% chance of permanently curing homosexual perversions."

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Somewhat dumbfounded by the brazenness of Akin's pronouncement, the reporter then asked if this supposed treatment only worked on men.

"Lesbians can be cured by drinking something else," Akin replied "I'll leave that one to your imagination."

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OMFG, I thought this guy was nuts last week, but this is TRULY insane... If you have the stomach to read the rest it's at: http://dailycurrant.com/2012/08/26/todd-akin-claims-breastmilk-cures-homosexuality/

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Todd Akin Claims Breastmilk Cures Homosexuality [View all] kas125 Aug 2012 OP

This guy needs a straightjacket. hlthe2b Aug 2012 #1

and a roll of duct tape. nt nc4bo Aug 2012 #4

It's actually straitjacket mythology Aug 2012 #37

Yes.. I know... posted too fast and carelessly hlthe2b Aug 2012 #50

breastmilk can cure stupid, too. unfortunately for mr. akin, his time for that has long passed. unblock Aug 2012 #2

the Onion, again??? Lifelong Protester Aug 2012 #3

SPOOF ALERT!! = The Global Satirical Newspaper of Record = The Daily Currant Coyotl Aug 2012 #35

Thank you Todd, the "gift" that keeps on giving. nadinbrzezinski Aug 2012 #5

I don't believe it. ann--- Aug 2012 #6

Please tell me this is a farce, something Onionesque... Raster Aug 2012 #7

Yeah it's satire. But it is telling when we can't tell the difference! progressoid Aug 2012 #55

LOL! He's got to be one of those performance artists, no? reformist2 Aug 2012 #8

SATIRE Lucy Goosey Aug 2012 #9

LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL Angry Dragon Aug 2012 #10

Outrage, indignation, sputtering rage . . . Journeyman Aug 2012 #11

I didn't have to check lunatica Aug 2012 #54

Leave him alone, damnit! Don't want him to drop out. eom Purveyor Aug 2012 #12

This is satire. Ruby the Liberal Aug 2012 #13

Currant? Get it? immoderate Aug 2012 #14

This message was self-deleted by its author snot Aug 2012 #15

This is satire (damn!) Freddie Aug 2012 #16

LOOK AT THE TOP RIGHT OF THE WEBPAGE. CLEARLY LABELED SATIRE. Lisa0825 Aug 2012 #17

Satire Pryderi Aug 2012 #18

Though Akin is batshit insane, this is satire. Check the upper right hand of the linked website. apocalypsehow Aug 2012 #19

I didn't know the Daily Currant had a syndication deal with the Onion! rocktivity Aug 2012 #20

It's satire. But probably very close to the truth. yardwork Aug 2012 #21

Satire. ...nt TeeYiYi Aug 2012 #22

"Breast milk you make my day-ay" Guy Whitey Corngood Aug 2012 #23

It cured Marcus Bachmann B Calm Aug 2012 #24

"The Global Satirical Newspaper of Record" WorseBeforeBetter Aug 2012 #25

Yeah, but it's so easy to think that Akin could really say something like this! LongTomH Aug 2012 #29

Up to the breastmilk part, yeah, WorseBeforeBetter Aug 2012 #32

Okay, this time I fell for a satirical article, lol. kas125 Aug 2012 #26

I did wonder who gave him his information... but forwarded the link to friends. AnotherDreamWeaver Aug 2012 #48

Funny stuff ornotna Aug 2012 #27

The real GOP? Satire? It's impossible to tell the difference anymore! LOL reformist2 Aug 2012 #28

While I know this is clearly labeled "SATIRE".... Initech Aug 2012 #30

Oh, thank goodness. chollybocker Aug 2012 #31

Poe's Law strikes again Warpy Aug 2012 #33

OK Ha Ha Ya got me Lebam in LA Aug 2012 #34

You'd think it would be easy to distinguish between liberal_at_heart Aug 2012 #36

Well, that is the whole point of Poe's Law--you can't tell the difference between true tblue37 Aug 2012 #47

UFB David Zephyr Aug 2012 #38

This is Onion-worthy! backscatter712 Aug 2012 #39

You need psychiatric help, Akin. Zoeisright Aug 2012 #40

This was funny to me aint_no_life_nowhere Aug 2012 #41

Watch for the Wikipedia updates soon. longship Aug 2012 #42

If Akin keeps talking he could singlehandedly guarantee Obama wins the election and ... spin Aug 2012 #43

The Republican Party, ladies & gentlemen. johnlucas Aug 2012 #44

Satire or Actual Republican Nutjob? JaneQPublic Aug 2012 #45

He has a position on the House committee that deals with scientific issues, tblue37 Aug 2012 #46

hahahahah LOL! limpyhobbler Aug 2012 #49

Now he is just trying to sound stupid liberal N proud Aug 2012 #51

LOL...is this for REALS??? Shankapotomus Aug 2012 #52

That explains Akin's frequent trips to the Olive Garden. Warren Stupidity Aug 2012 #53

"Lesbians can be cured by drinking something else," Akin replied "I'll leave that one to your imagin 2pooped2pop Aug 2012 #56

Wow. n/t porphyrian Aug 2012 #57

The stupid goes deep in this one... rasputin1952 Aug 2012 #58

An adult homosexual? I thought breastfeeding too long turned you gay 4th law of robotics Aug 2012 #59

Hmmmm....I'm straight and my wife is currently breastfeeding...... cbdo2007 Aug 2012 #60

Devious Plan NWEnglish Aug 2012 #61

It is SATIRE and bunches of folks fell for it. See new article below Tx4obama Aug 2012 #62