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(11,709 posts) Thu Sep 12, 2013, 12:43 PM Sep 2013

"Centrist Hero" Barack Obama Promotes Homophobic Hatemongers. [View all]

Since some have decided that sending a tweet amounts to promotion and association I think it's important to look back at who our president really has supported and promoted.

Warren Inauguration Prayer Could Draw More Ire
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/12/31/warren-inauguration-praye_n_154446.html

Rick Warren refuses to oppose Uganda’s “Kill the Gays” bill
http://www.boxturtlebulletin.com/2009/11/29/16987

Obama Criticized Over Singer
http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/10/22/obama-criticized-over-singer/?_r=0

Then when you think that Obama actually shook hands with this guy...

and that guy did this:

Vladimir Putin signs anti-gay propaganda bill
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/russia/10151790/Vladimir-Putin-signs-anti-gay-propaganda-bill.html

Scary the people Obama hangs out with isn't it?

Personally, I don't think of Barak Obama as a homophobe. However those who believe that Greenwald supports hate because he sent out a tweet would never be so hypocritical as to suggest this is "different," would they?

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"Centrist Hero" Barack Obama Promotes Homophobic Hatemongers. [View all] last1standing Sep 2013 OP

Fair game whatchamacallit Sep 2013 #1

Provide some context please sharp_stick Sep 2013 #2

Someone dissed Glenn Greenwald. nt msanthrope Sep 2013 #3

You know what they did to you last time you DevonRex Sep 2013 #25

At least they coughed up that their hero, Putin, is a "homophobic hatemonger". Cha Sep 2013 #175

Whose hero? n/t cui bono Sep 2013 #180

They're at the point where all they can do is just makes stuff up. bvar22 Sep 2013 #188

Seroiusly, that last week it just shifted into overdrive! cui bono Sep 2013 #192

I think someone Alerted on my above post. bvar22 Sep 2013 #195

Here. last1standing Sep 2013 #4

McClurkin BeyondGeography Sep 2013 #5

And, on the other hand, DADT is no more, and MineralMan Sep 2013 #6

Obama supported those homophobes to a far greater extent than Greenwald promoted hate groups. last1standing Sep 2013 #8

Ah. I don't take orders well. MineralMan Sep 2013 #11

"Please" is not an order, but I understand you have a hero to protect. last1standing Sep 2013 #13

Snappy comeback. Not lumpy Sep 2013 #134

LOL! The irony of your 'take down' is delicious. "Not" last1standing Sep 2013 #137

Showing your true colours... SidDithers Sep 2013 #7

Deep, informative post as usual, Sid. last1standing Sep 2013 #9

LOL! Segami Sep 2013 #27

When you getting back to your true colors? whatchamacallit Sep 2013 #22

Yeah, but glenn greenwald is still a Cha Sep 2013 #162

AUTOMATED MESSAGE: Results of your Jury Service NOVA_Dem Sep 2013 #10

Thanks for the vote and the post :) last1standing Sep 2013 #12

Report: Obama To Meet With LGBT Rights Groups In Russia ProSense Sep 2013 #14

OMG! My keyboard didn't register a "c!" I'll fix that now. last1standing Sep 2013 #15

Sure, blame the "keyboard" ProSense Sep 2013 #26

Yes. My secret agenda is to undermine Obama by leaving the C out of his first name. last1standing Sep 2013 #28

"Personally, I don't think of Barak Obama as a homophobe." ProSense Sep 2013 #36

You're so smart you saw right through my wicked plan. Drats! last1standing Sep 2013 #37

But you do think of Green wald as a libertarian? zeemike Sep 2013 #74

The implied ridiculosity appeared to be the point, which you seem to have missed. n/t PoliticAverse Sep 2013 #81

This message was self-deleted by its author last1standing Sep 2013 #91

Yes, President Barack Obama actually champions Gay Rights.. while Cha Sep 2013 #164

... sheshe2 Sep 2013 #170

I thought we were done with the ratfucker meme Mojorabbit Sep 2013 #181

ah touche' Capt. Obvious Sep 2013 #16

that wasn't multiple people...that was me! VanillaRhapsody Sep 2013 #61

Wasn't just you - though you used it multiple times in that thread Capt. Obvious Sep 2013 #66

You were right. This poster used it as well. last1standing Sep 2013 #97

Official re-write is that the President always supported LBGT equality Hydra Sep 2013 #17

I suppose following their logic the Pope is promoting both communism and rightwing death squads Douglas Carpenter Sep 2013 #18

Unfortunately too many of us were paying attention at the time, before the rewrite. Rec'd n/t Catherina Sep 2013 #19

oh yes, Obama is so much more homophobic than Bush 2 noiretextatique Sep 2013 #20

So you support 'limited' homophobia? last1standing Sep 2013 #21

when there is no racism in the gay community noiretextatique Sep 2013 #29

What a stupid, hateful post. last1standing Sep 2013 #32

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How cute, personal abuse. You're a very nice, mature human being, aren't you? last1standing Sep 2013 #49

stupid, hateful noiretextatique Sep 2013 #53

I was commenting on your post, not you. last1standing Sep 2013 #55

do you deny there is racism in the gay community? noiretextatique Sep 2013 #62

No, and there's homophobia in the black community. Still doesn't make your post less hateful. last1standing Sep 2013 #63

This is important. "PUBLIC APOLOGY to last1standing" Catherina Sep 2013 #174

Since you've decided to apologize to this person for the nasty things they said to you Number23 Sep 2013 #140

Awww.... Number 23 doesn't love me anymore. last1standing Sep 2013 #146

I've never even seen your name before today. Have never paid you even the slightest bit of Number23 Sep 2013 #148

I'm scared.... so scared. What might Number 23 do now that she knows me? last1standing Sep 2013 #149

Judging by your posts, your first hire should be a charm instructor that loves a challenge Number23 Sep 2013 #150

Yes, while your barely intelligible insults exude charm and elegance. last1standing Sep 2013 #152

Apparently I misread the 100 or so insults and flamebaiting from the OP to so I'm editing Number23 Sep 2013 #158

Hypocrisy at work. You do it well. lumpy Sep 2013 #142

LOL! You're going to comment on every post I made in this thread, aren't you? last1standing Sep 2013 #145

Trying to keep you happy. You are getting the attention you seem to crave. lumpy Sep 2013 #157

Apparently all you care about is disrupting and posting petty arguments, one of those who have lumpy Sep 2013 #138

Ohhh! Insults from the "take-down" master! last1standing Sep 2013 #139

what is homophobic about marriage equality noiretextatique Sep 2013 #47

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And no one should repond to your posts for the same reason. Who really cares. lumpy Sep 2013 #141

For once I agree with you. last1standing Sep 2013 #143

And the jury has spoken. William769 Sep 2013 #155

Sweet! Cha Sep 2013 #166

That was an invitation to respond, because I don't give a hoot what you have to say to me. lumpy Sep 2013 #161

lol... Bush is a bad comparison to exonerate anybody of homophobia fascisthunter Sep 2013 #202

If you are unaware that Barack Obama has been the most LGBT friendly President in US history ... 11 Bravo Sep 2013 #23

So you don't support guilt by association? last1standing Sep 2013 #24

I do not, and while I believe Greenwald is a self-agrandizing jerk, I have not attacked him ... 11 Bravo Sep 2013 #30

Nope. I favor pointing out that guilt by association is asinine. last1standing Sep 2013 #33

And there it is, "my HERO". Naturally, you can't point to one fucking post of mine that ... 11 Bravo Sep 2013 #44

I have to admit not really caring what you think after your initial post. last1standing Sep 2013 #79

it's absolutely INSANE noiretextatique Sep 2013 #31

The "agenda" is to get back at President Barack Obama supporters for Cha Sep 2013 #167

yeh, Greenwald, the President of Ratfuck Whisp Sep 2013 #34

Awww! Whisp can call people names. How very clever and adult. last1standing Sep 2013 #35

If Obama can't talk or meet with anyone Whisp Sep 2013 #45

So homophobia is merely "a blemish." Thanks for pointing that out. last1standing Sep 2013 #65

so then what say you about Snowden and his view that this Putin guy is Whisp Sep 2013 #69

It's just "a blemish," right? last1standing Sep 2013 #70

and we must agree that Greenwaldo doesn't have the Whisp Sep 2013 #88

"Responsible" people are allowed to be homophobic? last1standing Sep 2013 #92

you are making no sense at all. Whisp Sep 2013 #96

What makes no sense is how those calling homophobia "a blemish" last1standing Sep 2013 #99

I don't know how you got to there, from that other there... Whisp Sep 2013 #106

I never said any such thing. last1standing Sep 2013 #110

It's the bully victim mentality, Whisp. it works in their circle jerk but that's all. nt Cha Sep 2013 #171

go find a cookie and some milk fascisthunter Sep 2013 #203

Wasting time aren't we. This person is only having fun posting crap so he will get some attention. lumpy Sep 2013 #144

Whisp, I say you've identified the ultimate cadre of authoritarians Skidmore Sep 2013 #151

I wish someone would ask Greenwald how many tracking cookies that the Guardian uses VanillaRhapsody Sep 2013 #67

That website cookie= NSA spying line was unbelievably lame the first time around. Marr Sep 2013 #94

Embarrassing himself in public is not just his forte', bvar22 Sep 2013 #191

What's really informative is to poke around threads about marriage equality Bluenorthwest Sep 2013 #38

It's the exact same people. last1standing Sep 2013 #41

You bet they were MuseRider Sep 2013 #118

Touche' theHandpuppet Sep 2013 #169

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Yes it is. last1standing Sep 2013 #40

Wait... bunnies Sep 2013 #43

Uh oh. Putin and Greenwald were insulted and somebody has a sad! FSogol Sep 2013 #42

.... bunnies Sep 2013 #48

Bwahahaha! JoePhilly Sep 2013 #189

Having just seen the "Guilt by association" OP, JoeyT Sep 2013 #50

Good one! Thanks. last1standing Sep 2013 #52

Obama also praised GW Bush AgingAmerican Sep 2013 #64

But they are just friends -- TBF Sep 2013 #102

If Obama quit communicating with every world leader and their emissaries the US would not have a lumpy Sep 2013 #156

And yet nary a word from them JoeyT Sep 2013 #163

This nation cannot possibly solve all human rights problems that exists in other countries let lumpy Sep 2013 #168

no POTUS has a choice to deal with so pivotal head of state. NuttyFluffers Sep 2013 #54

Was Obama forced to deal with Warren and McClurkin? last1standing Sep 2013 #58

you obviously don't read: "the others involve choice." NuttyFluffers Sep 2013 #197

I don't see the disconnect Blue_Tires Sep 2013 #57

While I don't completely agree, I can respect that viewpoint. last1standing Sep 2013 #60

Baby, we know that is the only thing you are concerned about is 'smear 'tactics aimed at you. lumpy Sep 2013 #172

Calling another poster 'baby' and quoting Scripture is creepy ass stuff. Bluenorthwest Sep 2013 #176

du rec. xchrom Sep 2013 #59

Oh boy, did you just open a can of worms!. idwiyo Sep 2013 #68

I believe in consistancy. If they want guilt by association then they should denounce it everywhere last1standing Sep 2013 #72

One should probably be able to spell that in which they profess to believe. 11 Bravo Sep 2013 #83

FFS! Spelling mistake? That's all you can come up with in your enlightened state? idwiyo Sep 2013 #85

Oh no! The Grammar Nazis are on my trail! How will I ever escape?!!!!!! last1standing Sep 2013 #90

Actually, I agree with you. A foolish (hero) consistency (hero) IS (hero) the (hero) ... 11 Bravo Sep 2013 #116

Awww... Did I hurt your feelings by pointing out your hero worship? last1standing Sep 2013 #121

You're kind of a caricature, aren't you? I asked you earlier to find a single instance ... 11 Bravo Sep 2013 #129

Yes, I am a caracature. last1standing Sep 2013 #131

You mean the way you did with your post? cui bono Sep 2013 #182

Not a chance. We both know it. Not a bloody chance. idwiyo Sep 2013 #86

Don't forget his new buddy War Criminal Kissinger n/t Tveil Sep 2013 #71

That borders at unforgivable. Sorry, that shit stinks way too much, just as Warren still does. idwiyo Sep 2013 #87

What a dumb fucking argument based on a dogpile of false equivalency. phleshdef Sep 2013 #73

But Greenwald's retweet whatchamacallit Sep 2013 #75

Touch a nerve there, did I? Your CAPS seem to suggest so. last1standing Sep 2013 #76

[Insert a response here that would likely be hidden by a jury decision] phleshdef Sep 2013 #77

In other words, plenty of insults but no honest answer. last1standing Sep 2013 #78

+1 Marr Sep 2013 #100

Obama does NOT "hang out" with Putin but has to be diplomatic to get things done. Bernardo de La Paz Sep 2013 #80

Big mistake to confuse cooperation with "promotion". Obama is not "promoting" Putin. nt Bernardo de La Paz Sep 2013 #82

He's promoting Putin as much, or more than, Greenwald is promoting Oathkeepers. last1standing Sep 2013 #95

He's not promoting Putin. Greenwald has nothing to do with the issue of Obama working with Putin. Bernardo de La Paz Sep 2013 #101

This thread is about guilt by association. last1standing Sep 2013 #103

Posters need to post on topics & not start inflammatory back-ass-wards posts to make minor points.nt Bernardo de La Paz Sep 2013 #105

Thanks for directing me on what I "need" to do. last1standing Sep 2013 #109

Well, if you can't take constructive criticism or any criticism, so be it. Bernardo de La Paz Sep 2013 #117

Perhaps you need a lesson in the meaning of "constructive." last1standing Sep 2013 #122

"Rude"? See your rude posts (links) to others. None of my replies have been rude. Bernardo de La Paz Sep 2013 #126

LOL! I don't even know how to answer this other than to laugh at the arrogance. last1standing Sep 2013 #128

Then title it "Guilt by Association" & don't run a false flag operation about homophobia. Bernardo de La Paz Sep 2013 #124

Still directing me? I thought we had gone through that. last1standing Sep 2013 #125

Still supplying constructive criticism. Abusing gays & supporters is not cool when you backhand them Bernardo de La Paz Sep 2013 #127

Making up shit about what I've said isn't very constructive, either. last1standing Sep 2013 #130

Hypocritically, in your OP you used the same tactic you pretend to loathe and abhor. Bernardo de La Paz Sep 2013 #132

Hypocritically, you fling insults then demand respect. last1standing Sep 2013 #133

I posted links to you insulting others (#126). I have not asked for or demanded respect. Bernardo de La Paz Sep 2013 #135

Good, because I won't give you any after your rudeness. last1standing Sep 2013 #136

Sad that some people ignore (probably willingly) the reality of how the world goes around. lumpy Sep 2013 #165

Let's not forget the Saudi homophobes either Ocelot Sep 2013 #84

Shaking hands with another head of state is 'promoting' homophobia. Check. Richardo Sep 2013 #89

This message was self-deleted by its author last1standing Sep 2013 #93

Rick Warren is a head of state? /nt Marr Sep 2013 #107

No. Richardo Sep 2013 #147

This thread originated in head-injury land...eom Kolesar Sep 2013 #154

No doubt about it. One of the most hateful, idiotic things I've seen here in a while Number23 Sep 2013 #160

K&R great post. Greenwald bashers, listen up! nt 99th_Monkey Sep 2013 #98

This is an entertaining thread. Marr Sep 2013 #104

To be fair, they have caught me out in a couple of spelling mistakes. last1standing Sep 2013 #108

True, and some of the umm... "arguments"... appear to have been deleted by juries. Marr Sep 2013 #114

wonder where 'equal rights for all' would be today if romney won? or mccain/palin. Sunlei Sep 2013 #111

I wonder where 'freedom of the press' would be today if Ellsburg had been jailed. Or Bernstein. last1standing Sep 2013 #112

/daydreams Sunlei Sep 2013 #113

LOL! Very true. last1standing Sep 2013 #115

What has the Greenwald Administration done to advance LGBT rights? CakeGrrl Sep 2013 #119

What has the Obama administration done to curtail illegal spying? last1standing Sep 2013 #123

At least they admitted their hero, Putin, is a fucking homophobic hatemonger.. Cha Sep 2013 #173

Who are these people who idolize Putin? Marr Sep 2013 #183

Asked and never answered. cui bono Sep 2013 #194

Obama's association with that POS Warren still pisses me off. His subjecting himself to that phony MotherPetrie Sep 2013 #120

yeah, I'm sure that you work around the clock for gay rights. .... Kolesar Sep 2013 #153

I've been supporting and contributing to the fight for gay rights for almost 40 years. MotherPetrie Sep 2013 #179

You said something less than flattering about his hero. Marr Sep 2013 #184

Ain't that the truth. MotherPetrie Sep 2013 #193

Sure. Tell the skeptic what you have done Kolesar Sep 2013 #186

Unlike Obama, I've never given a religious right homophobe a public platform. MotherPetrie Sep 2013 #187

As you sow, so shall you reap Kolesar Sep 2013 #190

Gee Comedy! HangOnKids Sep 2013 #196

Is that all you know how to say, "Gracie"? Kolesar Sep 2013 #198

Yes! HangOnKids Sep 2013 #199

That proves what you are here for ...eom Kolesar Sep 2013 #200

Oh please HangOnKids Sep 2013 #201

does it matter? Yawn... fascisthunter Sep 2013 #204

qui cum canibus concumbunt cum pulicibus surgent Agnosticsherbet Sep 2013 #159

The Warren blunder was a shame. OilemFirchen Sep 2013 #177

I'm staying out of this one, bvar22 Sep 2013 #178

Greenwald tells you what you want to hear sigmasix Sep 2013 #185

lol fascisthunter Sep 2013 #205